New York, New York.

Date: 12/01/10

Venue: NYDC
Nguyen Du. Q.1

Another newbie in Saigon, this is more than just a coffee shop. The acronym NYDC stands for New York Dessert Cafe and desserts are certainly their speciality. Contrary to what the name suggests, the company was originally founded in 1995 in Singapore by an American husband and wife team. Aside from desserts, NYDC also offers a varied menu offering soups, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and salads - at reasonable prices.                                                   

However, far more exciting to the CT team than the extensive food menu is the mindblowing dessert menu, which really does have to be seen to be believed! Page after page of chocolate mud pies, brownies, cheesecakes, sundaes, pies and tarts; it will certainly please even the sweetest tooth. Stocks do tend to run a little low later in the evenings and you should maybe expect that despite their 6 page dessert menu, they may well only have what is on display in the cabinet. This is Vietnam after all...

The location could not be more convenient; right on the corner of Nguyen Du and Dong Khoi it is perfect for putting down those heavy bags during a Saturday shopping spree and enjoying an afternoon dessert.

So, how did NYDC stand up to the scrutiny of the CT team? Two cheesecakes were tested (this in itself was a very difficult decision as there were so many to choose from);

The Big O - New York cheesecake topped with a thick layer of chocolate fudge mousse and an Oreo base. (See top picture)


Goldmine, New York Cheesecake on an Oreo base with a chocolate topping. (bottom picture)

Consistency: Thick, creamy texture. Calories taste good!!

Base: Oreo base was not too thick and was a big hit with all the tasters.

Presentation: The cake speaks for itself. Deliciously simple.

Taste: Heaven on a plate, or as one tester put it 'Cheesy and Cakey'!!  What more could you ask for in a cake?

The CT team is a big fan of NYDC. It should also be mentioned that they offer a large range of yummy shakes and smoothies.


Verdict: Leave the diet at the door.
An amazing 9/10