Crispy Cloud - Bayside, New York

Amelia

4.5 stars. This fast casual restaurant was recently featured in a local newspaper, so I decided to check them out. Crispy Cloud offers customizable bibimbap, acai bowls, smoothies, Taiyaki, Korean toasts, sandwiches and Croffles.

I love the customizable approach to bibimbaps which is rare for most Korean restaurants. You get to choose the grain (white or multigrain rice), protein (there are 5 to choose from), veggies, toppings, and sauces. The bibimbap here is served cold and not the blisteringly hot stone pot version. In fact, the only thing hot (temperature wise) was the fried egg on top. I’ve had both versions of bibimbap, and my preference is usually the hot serving but I still thoroughly enjoyed the ones here. The gochujang (red chilli paste) they used had just the right amount of heat with slight sweet undertones which I loved. It really helped to perk up the dish.

We also tried their Create-your-own acai bowl. I got a small 12 oz acai bowl, and it came with unlimited toppings. I got mine with strawberries, bananas, walnuts, and granola crumble. The acai itself was delicious and had the consistency of frozen ice cream (vs. soft serve). All of the fruit was fresh, and the granola crumble was slightly sweet.

And for dessert, we got 2 Taiyakis with Nutella filling. It was so delicious, freshly made and piping hot. My only complaint is that I wished they had put more Nutella filling, but I think for most people it would be fine.

Overall, it was a really great first visit. We enjoyed everything we ordered and will be back to try their Korean toast and Croffles.

Jeffrey Tsai

Crispy Cloud opened at the beginning of November where TMB used to be. I had the beef bulgogi and spicy squid kim bob. I thought they were as good, if not a little better, than the same at Rolly Kimbap. Will have to try their customizable bibimbap-like rice bowl next time.

Update - went back the next day and had a bulgogi rice bowl. It was great!

Juan Lima

Very nice atmosphere. First time coming after hearing about it for a while. The place was empty a little after lunch service. I ordered their sweet grilled chicken and fried chicken wings. I would say the fried chicken wings were crispy and juicy at the same time. I should of tried another sauce on the grilled chicken which was slathered in sweet sauce which I couldn't fully enjoy the flavor of grilled chicken itself. You get some radish and a small salad to balance out the heat with takeout service.

Mei

Best fried chicken wings! It was so crispy and delicious. I highly recommend it. Winner winner chicken dinner! Support local businesses and stop ordering from the fast food chains. ?

Galang Putra

The taiyaki is great my son love it. The place a quiet good. Clean and fresh.

Vinod Varghese

Doesn’t have the greatest dine in ambiance. Food was pretty good

Pictured: bulgogi bi bim bap

Lynn Hall

Since crispy cloud came to town, my life has been significantly improved.
I LOVE their taiyaki, smoothies and açaí bowls. It’s important to note that it’s not that “fast” but that’s because it’s currently one person working there and she’s making everything fresh. It’s completely worth the $$ and time for me.

Lancine Keita

The chicken was great, japchae was okay, I did like the space, I want to come back a few more times to try out the rest of the menu, seems like they just opened up.