Yat Yat Sweet

I am finally back in Brooklyn and drove by Yat Yat a few times. It was closed and I wondered why — which led me to this page during my investigation — (yup, I saw their farewell message on Facebook, too). I have read that incident that happened regarding the elderly couple and saw how the business owner responded — disrespectful. I am not going to add fuel to the fire but I am not surprised. Definitely, not the first occasion I heard about their bad customer service.
My review is solely on MY OWN EXPERIENCES.
Their dessert soup was always mediocre to me — I had better experience at home and at other dessert places. I have tried the Taro Coconut with Tapioca (this is my favorite dessert & I have standards), Red Bean Soup, Purple Rice with Coconut Milk, etc. — same result every time — very watery and lacked flavor — even tasted like water. Tapioca quality is poorly maintained — always in chunks even in the hot dessert soups… disappointing.
Yat Yat was always 2 stars in my book anyway, even before I became more active on Unilocal very recently. Unfortunately, my personal bad customer service experiences will lead me to give the 1 star rating.
My Last Words For You:
Customers are the main reason, your business worked out in the first place. You upset your customers enough, they take their business elsewhere. This is not how you should do business and I sincerely recommend you apologize to the elderly couple or anyone, you have disrespected in the past.

I actually don’t care much for this place’s desserts– there’s better places anyway.
I’m actually quite surprised how they actually stay in business for so long when it’s clearly evident that they do not understand what it means to ‘serve’ customers.
1. as many Unilocal reviews from July pointed out– you don’t ever lay a hand on a customer.
2. you should never call your customers by labeling them ‘smelly customers’ as you did recently on your facebook post.
the owners of this place actually just sounded really bitter about life, quite ironic since the shop name is suppose to be ‘pleasure/​comfort/​sweet’.
Furthermore– when these ‘smelly customers’ give you ‘air’, they’re still giving you business, cherish it. But obviously, you don’t really understand that simple point or you might still be in business.

Compared to many new hk style dessert places popping up in New York City, this is one of the best spots to hit especially if you have a car ride.
Couple of us got the black sesame soup, the almond paste, the strawberry sago with tapioca and the lychee sago. They were all delicious and sweetened just perfectly. Because they make it on the spot you can rest assure that your dessert is made freshly and hot if its a hot soup. The serving size is a little less than a pint and priced reasonably less than $ 8.
Warning though. If you don’t like durian, you may not like the smell when you go in! But hey, the dessert may just be worth that 15 minutes wait with an aroma of durian!

I agree with the other reviewers that the employees were wrong for treating the elderly couple so horribly. Regardless if they were elderly or not the customer is always right! If you can’t understand that simple concept you should not be a business owner! It’s not like they ate half of the dessert! If people are paying $ 5 for a little container of soup it should at least be edible!
I like supporting local small businesses but I won’t be coming back to this place and I will make sure to spread the word.

I used too love coming here for dessert after reading about tillies & madison review i dont think i will ever be back again. Regardless of the circumstances, no employee should ever lay hands on a customer, esp on elder person, that was so wrong. If i was there i would den had help them out.
Poor customer service how can you treat someone like that just cause your own the place. Thats just wrong. Your dessert is NOT all that. Its not a big deal like why cant your just change it? You rather lose your costumer then changing it. KEEP UP Your attudide.

Life is sweet but coming from Queens to Brooklyn is bittersweet. I finally dragged my friends down here for some pure Chinese desserts.
If you’re ever homesick from the innocent, cute dessert shops in Hong Kong, this is the closest you’ll get. First, the prices are very reasonable and I don’t know if it has to do with location but I’ve gotten ripped off for desserts elsewhere more than twice the amount they’re worth before and I was not pleased with quality. However, you pretty much get what you pay for over here and it’s straight-​forward; pretty much everything is made from packaged and canned foods, so don’t expect a lot of food made from scratch.
I got the almond paste with sesame mochi and I loved every sip of it. The almond flavoring almost tasted like pure almonds but it would’ve been more enjoyable if it was less hot. The pineapple ice was basically just canned pineapples on the bottom with slush over it – my expectations were kind of high for this one, too. I highly recommend the grass jelly with coconut milk – the coconut milk definitely complemented the grass jelly but I do not recommend getting any tart toppings because the coconut milk will taste sour; get something sweet like red beans and longans or even ice cream. I’ve had a taste of my friend’s Taiwanese mango pudding and I’m glad I didn’t order it because the whole thing tasted like it came out of those mini pudding packets they sell in Asian markets – completely artificial and tasted like plastic.
Unless you live nearby, it’s not a place I would visit frequently because you can buy everything they make off the shelves in any Asian supermarket and make the desserts yourself.

okay this is for my latest recent visit to yat yat sweet.
I came in with my friend. I ordered 2 durian sago soup. The prices is a buck difference from the regular coconut soup. When he told me the price it was about 2 dollars off. I looked at my receipt it says durian. I went to the cashier to confirm that its durian. He goes «no its regular, you ordered the regular one» me — «i said durian and my receipt says durian, so I’m just making sure if its durian because the price is wrong.» He goes «yeah i need to charge you 2 more dollars, it wasn’t durian.
all I wanted to hear was «I’m sorry there must have been a misunderstanding. Your new total is _​_​_​_​_​»
HE INSISTED I SAID THE WRONG THING. I’m born in America and my english is prefect! HE MUST HAVE HEARD WRONG. If I said the wrong thing then why my receipt says durian. its obvious you push the wrong button or was lazy to do an extra step at the cashier and charged me the regular one. My receipt says durian then I should get durian.
I questioned my order as soon as I got my receipt so I got what I came in for. If I didn’t say anything I would have been stuck with something that I didn’t want. I just didn’t like the fact that they didn’t admit that they were wrong or apologize for any misunderstanding.
POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! 1 star.
bathroom is not clean either.
I also came here a few times and they were closed. THIS WAS NOT MONDAYS on their closed days. I know not to come on Mondays. I came here on a Sunday and another weekday before and 2 times I was out of luck. THEY CLOSE ON WEIRD DAYS… I traveled there for no reason, wasted my gas and they are in the middle of no where. I would been pissed if I took the train.
There are tons of other desserts spot that I can enjoy and is more convenient.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. ****

Tang Sui is good!
What to get:
Mango Aloe Sago — so good! (this is probably my favorite one)
Matcha Red Bean (cold)
CONS:
— a little pricey for tang sui. but hey it’s great to get once in a while especially the cold desserts in the summer.

This place is so cute! I’m still thinking about the fresh and tasty homemade red bean sago soup I had. Didn’t taste like those ultra sweetened red bean soups one usually gets after a meal at a traditional chinese restaurant.
Am definitely going back to try the tapioca with milk tea and everything else on the menu!

Yat Yat reminds me of the places in Hong Kong! The décor is simple and nice but seats are limited! A tong suis (sweet soup) shop in Brooklyn is rare but it really worth a try. The price is fare and will not burn a hole in your wallet like other sweet places. I would like to recommend the red bean sago sago and the tapi coco sago sago. The red bean sago sago has real red beans at the bottom of the dessert just proving that it was made and not packet. Personally I tried the Durian Sago and it was not may favorite since I do not like the smell of Durian.

This place blows all their competitors out of the water!
I have tried a good amount of their desserts, at least one item from each column. My favorites include Durian Sago, Almond paste, Sesame Paste, and Tapi Coco Sago Sago. Kudos to Yat Yat Sweet, I will definitely be back for more Durian Sago!

Had to change my rating due to Madison L’s recent update.
First off, customer’s are always right. If you want business, you need to satisfy your customer’s needs/​requests. It’s because of your customers that made you have the business that you have now.
Second off, how rude are you to lay your hands on an elderly? Are you out of your mind? Whatever the case is, you should NEVER lay your hands on someone.
Third off, DON’T BE TOO COCKY. Just because your desserts are good, it doesn’t allow you to talk to anyone like that. You think other people will come back just if your attitude is shitty and rude? You’ll lose ALL your customers if you continue this act of yours.
The thing is, I think the two girls that Madison was speaking to were the actual owners of the place too. It makes it THAT much worse knowing that the OWNERS of the place are the ones that are treating customers like that.
You just lost me as a customer and all the friends that I recommended you to.
Shame on you.

Great asian dessert place! I got the mango pudding, durian sago, ginger soup with redbean mochi, and black sesame with black sesame mochi. The most disappointing one I order was the ginger one, the smell totally turned me off and the taste was bleh. Bit differ kind of spicy that tingles your throat. BUT this would definitely taste good for people who likes ginger! & something positive is that ginger is good for health!
Mango pudding was amazingly yum! The jelly combo with it was definitely a plus! Works in harmony when you eat it together. The mango pudding was made well and not too sweet or bland. Just right for my taste but my friend perferred it sweeter.
The durian sago oh my god let me tell you it was EXCELLENT! I never liked any durian dessert but this just made me fall in love! It was more of durian cut up pieces with the icecream icy, definitely better for the summer!
The black sesame with the mochis was pretty good. Nothing unique about it but the name tells it all.

Ever since the desserts places started closing down in Chinatown, it’s been increasingly difficult to find traditional Hong Kong style desserts in NY. That’s whereYat Yat Sweet steps in! In addition to serving bubble teas, they also make desserts such as Mango Sago Sago, Mo Mo Cha Cha, Sea Coconut and Lily Sago, Black Sesame in Red Bean Soup, etc.
Some tips:
Bring cash!
Order in advance, if possible. It does take a while to make.
(I’ve introduced my parents to the Durian Sago a year ago and they’ve since been insisting that I bring some home every time I’m in Brooklyn. I wish I had gotten the durian loving gene from the family cuz I really can’t stand the smell =P)

Great HOMEmade desserts! My first time was outstandingly sweet-​a-​licious! This kind of dessert joint is definitely a rare find in NyC!!!
So yesterday the birthday boy suggested that we come to Yat Yat Sweet (translated as EVERYDAY SWEET) for his birthday dessert and so we did at 8:45PM. The place was packed with youngsters and good thing we found a table in minutes of waiting. The kitchen is wide open for us to view their dessert making. They have a lot of staff members. The wait was not long at all.
We tried the following:
~Tapi Coco Sago Sago (original) $ 3.50
~Green Bean Sago Sago $ 4.00
~Lychee Popping Boba Sago Sago $ 4.00
~Mango Pudding With Konjac Jelly (Taiwanese style) $ 3.00
[The sago texture was chewy perfect. The sweetness of each dessert was just right.]
Right after the 4 of us got our order of desserts, I started taking down some notes of observation:
–colorful chairs
–friendly environment
–simple yet cute décor
–wide variety of drinks and desserts
–quick ‘n efficient
–there’s a huge TV
–random location /​/​kinda hidden /​/​but place is packed!
–FREE wifi
–cute/​funny signs on walls and inside bathroom
–close pretty late
–they announce it on a dry/​erase board if they run out of drinks/​dessert
–order up to $ 20 to receive a cute pink bag with their logo on it. (I HAVE ONE!!) ;-P
–CASH ONLY!
OMG, I have also written down a whole list of desserts that I want to try on my next visit already. They include: Durian Sago Soup, Ginger Soup with Black Sesame Mochi, and Egg Pudding!

I am basing this review on really just one type of drink/​dessert they make, but I will also give the perspectives of friends and family. I believe that they truly make one of the best Red Bean Ice Drinks in ALL of NYC. It is one of my favorite desserts, but alot of restaurants or dessert places usually make it with chopped ice which tends to get in the way of eating the red bean or slurping your drink. How many times have you drank a cold drink and end up slurping on the ice cube?
Well that problem went away the day I ordered a Red Bean Ice drink from here. Not only do they place alot of red beans into your cup, but they make their drink with Shaved Ice! Who would’ve knew that such a subtle difference can make the drink so much more enjoyable! Now everytime I come here that is all I order.
From the perspective of other patrons, it seems like they all enjoy what they usually get too. The most popular item on their menu is the «tong sui» or in english it would really translate to «sugar water». However, what it really is is a sweet dessert that can vary depending on how you like it made. You can find more information here about it here:
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Overall I like the fact they are close by to my home and open until 11pm. It allows me to get my dessert in right after my hearty dinner.

I heard many good things about Yat Yat Sweet and I’ve seen many tasty pictures of the desserts and drinks that Yat Yat Sweet offers. I live in the neighborhood, but never had the chance to try it out until recently. This past weekend, my boyfriend and I had dinner in Brooklyn so we decided to make a stop at this cute and enjoyable dessert shop. It was bigger and roomier than I expected. I really like how they had bulletin boards where people post up their business cards or post cards, it’s free advertising and fun.
They have an array of bubble tea selections and traditional and modern Hong Kong desserts, from hot to cold. Whether you stay or go, their desserts come in Styrofoam containers. I really wasn’t sure what to order since I was staring at the menu for a good three minutes. I decided to order the Herb Grass Jelly with coconut milk and since it came with three toppings, I chose lychee, longan, and mixed fruit. It was like a medley of fruity goodness.
The air conditioning at Yat Yat Sweet was on full blast and my boyfriend decided to order the Sea Coconut and Lily sago Tong Sui (Hot). I didn’t get to try, but it smelled extremely coconuty.
The customer service at Yat Yat Sweet is definitely up-​to-​par and the staff are super friendly. Next time, I will return here to try their boba toppings because I’ve heard some good things about it and I’ve actually never tried boba. It’s a great comfort to know that there’s a homely, comfort dessert place in my neighborhood!

Found this sweet shop after having a bad experience at Kulu. So glad Unilocal came to my rescue! Went here to get something sweet with my sweetheart and we both left happy. Spacious, affordable, laid-​back, yummy. I can yat yat have Yat Yat ;)
We come here frequently but quite often they run out what I want to try. (getting popular eh?) The most recent visit I had the mango purée with aloe and tapioca. It was phenomenal. Not overly sweet, loved the tartness of aloe and the chewy bits of tapioca. I thoroughly enjoyed it. He had black sesame, which to me can’t go wrong if you’re into that stuff but I personally can’t handle all that black sesame in a bowl. Still good nonetheless! We also had an egg flower thing and a sea coconut thing… Can’t remember the names exactly since it was a while ago but I remember them being very satisfying for the both of us.
Decorations wise, it’s very blah. The dots on the walls are so tacky. The colorful chairs are a nice touch in a bleak store but they’re not that comfy. The tables are a tad on the small side but whatever, not like we’re eating a three-​course meal in there. But the one thing that bothers me the most is their lighting; it hurts my eyes terribly. Other than that… sweet spot!

So, I really like this place. It’s cute and chic, not to mention they speak Cantonese and English. They have a huge selection of bubble tea and Hong Kong style desserts, anything from hot to cold.
I love how their desserts come in these styrofoam cups, you can have to stay or to go and they’ll be in those white cups. What I do want to talk about is their popping boba. They have 4 different flavors, pomegranate, mango, lychee, and strawberry. Popping boba is little a ball, the size of a black tapioca balls that is filled with the concentrate of the flavor and whenever you bite into it, the liquid would just «squirt» out. It’s a lot of fun.
I remember Pinkberry and Red Mango had it in stores in the summer and they stopped carrying it in the winter because it’s just a «summer special.» But now, I can get all 4 flavors at Yat Yat Sweet. Explosive goodness.

I envisioned a very colorful or something really pink or girly, cute of type place, but no, when I came here for the first time it was very bright, very white, and not much going on. But it didn’t matter I came here for the desserts and the creativity and taste in the dessert certainly surpassed the lack of décor.
From drinks to desserts they have it all. Bubble tea, pudding, tong sui and the list goes on. I’ve been here a few times and each time there was a bit of a wait. They’re not that fast with getting the order out. When I place a large order, they have these labels on them, which is really great.
Depending on what you’re getting the price ranges from $ 2.75 to $ 4.00+, tax included for these Asian delicacies. Also, FREE WIFI! And some seats if you decide to eat in. Tried many of their impressive offerings and the ones with pictures posted on the walls are usually the good ones.
1. Yat Yat Sweet — The house special drink, which tasted like sprite, lemon, and some jelly, not a fan. Didn’t expect fizz in my drink, though the color is very pretty.
2. Puddings — My friend who grew up in Hong Kong and I thought it tasted like any other pudding, but with better flavors. I recommend the Egg pudding.
3. Bubble tea — Not the best, but not bad either.
4. Sweet Potato & Ginger w/​Mochi — It was interesting, but I can get rice balls (Tong Yuen) at supermarkets.
5. Tapi Coco Sago Sago — This is 5 stars on it’s own, so good!
6. Durian Sago Soup — I’m not a durian person, but I was brave enough to tackle this dessert and for durian lovers you will sure fall in love with this one, cause sure did. This was probably the most expensive item on the menu ($ 5.75).