Top Sesame dishes in New York

Rich, nutty black sesame bread pudding. A creative Korean-inspired dessert.

Nutty, toasty black sesame soft serve with a deep grey color and complex flavor

Tender rolls of pork belly with chilled sesame noodles

Shaved milk snow topped with black sesame powder, red bean, mochi, and condensed milk

Rich, toasty black sesame gelato with an almost tahini-like depth

Tuna salad with black sesame rolled in seasoned rice and seaweed

Shaved milk ice with black sesame, sweetened red bean, mochi, and condensed milk

Buttery laminated croissant swirled with black sesame paste

Choux pastry with nutty black sesame cream and walnut pieces

A flaky, sesame-crusted flatbread that pairs well with the dumplings as a cheap, filling side

Refreshing cucumber with nutty black sesame. A solid vegan option.

Crispy wings glazed with soy sesame sauce — savory, sweet, and moreish.

Cold noodles tossed in rich sesame sauce. A refreshing, nutty side dish.

Delicate French crepe with black sesame paste, a nutty and subtly sweet creation

A delicate crepe roll filled with a 'dreamy' black sesame cream and a molten lava center, dusted with nutty soybean powder.

Housemade nutty-savory sauce that's the unofficial reason regulars keep coming back

Nutty and deeply toasted sesame flavor with a smooth, balanced finish.

A flaky sesame flatbread stuffed with sliced beef, a cheap and filling add-on to a dumpling order

The dish that made Hwa Yuan famous — chewy noodles coated in a rich, nutty sesame paste with a slow-building chili heat and a hint of vinegar tang.

A delightful appetizer featuring herb-infused cheese with a crispy sesame crust, offering a savory and rich start to the meal.

A warm, molten-centered cake with deeply nutty or earthy Asian flavors that ooze out on the first cut — one of the most talked-about items on the menu.

A signature plated dessert built around toasted sesame ice cream and complementary textures, delivering a rich, nutty depth that regulars return for specifically.

Seared tuna encrusted in sesame seeds over mixed greens

Nutty, toasty, deep-gray ice cream that is one of the shop's signature traditional flavors

A fragrant sesame bagel, toasted to perfection with a nutty aroma.

A nutty and deeply satisfying gelato with the distinct flavor of toasted black sesame.

Nutty‑tasting sesame‑topped bagel with a crisp exterior and light, fluffy interior.

Ground pork and sesame‑coated noodles with scallion and pickled cabbage for a nutty, savory bite

Black sesame glazed mochi donut — nutty, chewy, and distinctly Asian in flavor

Fresh-baked sesame bagel with perfect crust and chew

Classic sesame seed bagel with plain or flavored cream cheese

A favored dessert, offering a smooth, creamy texture with the nutty, slightly earthy notes of black sesame.

A nutty and toasted sesame flavor that offers a unique savory-sweet profile, a favorite among those who enjoy distinct tastes.

Crunchy chopped salad with spicy peanuts, charred cucumber, bean sprouts and soy‑ginger dressing—refreshing and texturally vibrant

Refreshing, crisp daikon tossed in nutty sesame dressing—a light, palate‑cleansing snack

A classic bagel with a satisfying chew and a nutty sesame seed coating.

Sesame toast with honey and orange — a light seasonal starter

A substantial salad featuring sesame-crusted tuna, offering a lighter yet satisfying main course option.

Light sesame‑topped pizza bianca served complimentary with dinner—crisp and savory

Chilled noodles tossed in a creamy, nutty sesame dressing, offering a refreshing start.

A delightful end to the meal, these sweet buns are filled with a rich, nutty black sesame custard.

Chilled noodles coated in a nutty, chili-laced sesame sauce — a refreshing counterpoint to the heavier braised dishes

Nutty, toasty black sesame ice cream with a deep gray color

Battered chicken glazed in a thick honey-sesame sauce, finished with toasted seeds