What makes a good New York cheesecake? It should be rich, sweet and creamy, yet still allow the tasty tang of cream cheese to shine through. With just a simple base mixture of eggs, sugar and cream cheese, once baked the treat is transformed into one of the most indulgent desserts out there. Now a worldwide favorite, here’s who makes it best in Bangkok.

 

 

The perfectly golden top of this lusciously thick cheesecake gives way to an amazingly rich and creamy cheese filling. Thanks to the pleasant tang of cream cheese, the overall taste is neither too powerful nor too sugary, making it the most well-rounded contender.
Verdict: Just the way it should be.
Price: B200 
G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4861. www.clintonstreetbangkok.com

 

 

This is a cheesecake that feels truly rustic. Its generous size and slightly imperfect look give it a comforting feel, while its buttery filling and smoky cinnamon aroma are irresistible. Although the filling is a little dry, its rich and smooth texture combined with the perfect ratio of sweet to tang won our hearts over.
Verdict: A homespun slice.    
Price: B200 
Two branches. Try 245/12 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-101-1427. www.holeybread.com

 

 

This slice has almost the exact same qualities as Clinton’s, which means it’s good, except that its pale filling lacks the caramelized top and is slightly too sweet. The smell, however, is heavenly, with hints of citrus suggesting lemon has been infused into the filling.
Verdict: The humble slice.     
Price: B189
Three branches. Try G/F, Siam Paragon, 02-862-3331. Open daily 10am-10pm. www.fb.com/TheCheesecakeTH

 

 

At first glance, this is the tiniest and palest of all the contenders with no evidence of having been baked. But don’t judge a book by its cover: the taste and texture are pretty impressive—a surprisingly rich and thick filling that expertly balances sweetness with a mellow tang. With a little bit of added oomph and thickness, this slice would certainly match up to Cheesecake Factory.
Verdict: Small but packs a punch.
Price: B67
29 branches. Try 191 Silom Rd., 02-231-3185. www.amorbangkok.com

 

 

This satisfyingly thick slice of cheesecake is by far the moistest and most buttery of the bunch—so much so that when it’s left at room-temperature the biscuit base literally leaks butter (in a good way). When paired with the slightly loose yet still rich and creamy filling, it’s almost like a cross between tres leches (milk cake) and New York cheesecake—pretty good if you like your cheesecake on the wetter side. 
Verdict: The cross-breed slice.
Price: B145
11 branches. Try G/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-234-1434. www.deandeluca.co.th

 

 

 

This slice lacks the richness and tanginess we expect from a cheesecake. It’s got this soft, almost cake-like texture that’s completely the opposite of the lusciously dense New York cheesecake of our dreams, and we can barely taste the tang of cream cheese over the heavy sweetening.
Verdict: Cheese-fake.
Price: B130
5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5892. www.fb.com/ChikaLiciousAsia