Kerbside pickup
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Taiyaki NYC in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
No
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Safety dividers at checkout
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-966-2882
Site: http://taiyakinyc.com/
Site: http://taiyakinyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–10PM
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Comments (199)
I love taiyaki and this place is a great place to grab it! The soft serve flavor was delicious and the taiyaki itself was cooked great and went to well with the red bean.
One of the best icecream in NYC. Very nice presentation of the cone. Staff is super nice. I tried the match green tea unicorn in fish cone and chocolate vanilla in bear cone. Mochi Donuts are also top notch. Overall great experience.
Perfect pick me up snack on a hot afternoon. Super cute spot for some yummy ice cream, you won’t be disappointed!
Absolutely delicious and creamy ice cream! Really liked the hojicha and matcha mix rather than the just hojicha one since the hojicha is a bit on the bitter side. They don’t sell individual taiyakis on the weekend though :(
I absolutely love Taiyaki! We have to come every time we visit NYC. Its tradition. I think our favorite is the Matcha better.
I like the ice cream, it was really delicious but , the taiyaki was just good; I didn’t like it that much because the Taro inside the cone wasn’t really good. You can’t dine in but, you have a little chair outside to take your ice cream.
The souffle pancakes served on the weekends are amazing!!! Definitely worth the time and wait. About a 15 minute wait if they arent busy.
Ice creams are good. Strawberry Mango is my favorite but I like Matcha as well. The red bean paste in the end with the fish cone and a bit of ice cream is my favorites. Vibes are cool
Very good ice-cream texture. Employees were very nice & friendly. I tried their Famous matcha Japan ice-cream. If you like matcha, you will love this ice cream, if you dont, then dont order it. Order another flavor... They have a variety of flavors to choose from. The cone was yummy!
Went in to try thier pancakes with some Match on top of it and it was just a very delicious treat, although I tasty to much of the egg whites it was still a tasty treat. Will come back.
Went here for the first time on Sunday and I loved it! There was no line and the ice cream came out quickly. We got the matcha and hojicha swirl topped with rainbow sprinkles and mochi in a Rilakkuma cone. It was adorable and tasted great. Stop by if you’re in Chinatown—it’s a great place to pick up some dessert.
Got to meet Rilakkuma. The ice cream is very tasty but pricey. Its a nice treat however
Had to try this trendy place, and I was not disappointed what so ever. Definitely worth the price, as it’s pretty expensive for an ice cream. The warmth and softness of the taiyaki was a great compliment to the strawberry and mango soft serve ice cream. Wonderful!
Amazing absolutely amazing. Their ice cream is fantastic and their staple taiyaki with ice cream is definitely worth the visit!!! Their staff was super friendly and quick service as well. I highly recommend you stop by if you get hit by that sweet tooth craving. 100% planning to go again soon and try more flavors!
Everything was top of the line from the customer service to the food itself. I had the matcha and classic pancakes, which are only available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 2 PM, as well as one of the unicorn ice creams with a red bean taiyaki. Saw it on Food Insider, it not only lived up to the hype, but exceeded it.
Tayaki wasnt super fresh, but the ice cream itself was very creamy! The red bean paste for the tayaki was awesome as well.Not a lot of seating available, only a small bench and table outside and nothing indoors. Went there on a Saturday at 630pm and there was no line.Staff was very friendly!
They make the best ice cream. It tasted soooo delicious. 10/10 I would visit again! ❤️😁
Delicious Taiyaki which are also very „instagrammable“. Highly recommend the Matcha and Sakura Taiyaki!!
Delicious!I went to try the pancakes, took the classic ice cream, so Ill have to visit again.The cone is delicious, wafle like.Yhe ice cream isnt overly sweet and the oreo powder gives a nice flavour.If you pass near by, give this place a try!
Amazing soft serve and yummy fish cone. Highly recommend vanilla with crushed Oreos
It was a fun & delicious experience. Tried the #4 out Japan w custard instead of red bean. The mango was tasty. The best part is its not overly sugary.
This is a great place to visit with friends! The staff were all so friendly and despite the long line we all got our taiyaki super fast. The ice cream was delicious, the matcha flavor is unmatched. Would definitely visit again!
I was looking for dessert to eat and luckily saw this place. And man did I have a blast from the past. I got the stright out of Japan and it reminded me of when I first had a taiyaki in Kyoto! Thank you for the food and the memories.
I had the fluffy pancakes and it was good but it will take a while for them to make it on your order. Don’t be discouraged by the line outside, everyone usually gets ice cream and there is a separate line for cash.
Cute place!! Mochi donuts were awesome.Loved the Yuzu one - so good!
Honestly I thought this place was going to be OK and all about the social media pictures. After tasting the icecream though I can honestly say this place is well worth the visit and isnt just for the cool Instagram pictures. The strawberry mango was amazingggg!! A must visit! Icecream on a fish is $8 with 1 free syrup of your choosing and 2 free toppings of your choosing.
First time going but the menu was easy to navigate. Tried the red bean for the first time , it was so good. Would definitely go again
Cute and different! Little pricey for an overrated fishy. The kids working were very polite and did a great job!
Love this place! Been here twice till now. Once for the ice cream and once for the pancakes. Please note than on weekends the pancakes are available only till 2pm and it takes around 20ish minutes for them to prepare one order. The ice cream is fairly quick!
Wowwwww!!!!! You would think that icecream is always the same wherever you go but NO!!!!!! It is NOT!!!First, I LOVED my Unicorn icecream because to me it was very unique, first time I see someone putting in the effort to really make it look like an unicorn.Almost didnt want to eat mine. Ha ha!Second, the taste was incredible!! The icecream was extremely creamy, the sprinkles were DELICIOUS, the unicorn ears and horn were HEAVENLY, the combination was a sweet great one but not overwhelming, which makes it PERFECT.The cone was something else, very crispy yet so soft!! I really liked the taste of it and the surprise it had in the bottom of the cone. I didnt really read what was on it, so came to the store and simply asked for the Unicorn Taiyaki with vanilla icecream and when it was almost over I was surprised to see it had this creamy sweet thing that I couldnt figure out what it was, after me and my boyfriend devoured the whole thing within less than 3 minutes I went on to read the menu and found out it was red bean... yesss, red bean on an icecream, and it was REALLY GOOD TOO!!!!!!!!!I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!!!!!!!
Have been wanting to try this since I first read about this place in Miami.Lives up to the expectations.Tastes really good and has a different feel to it compared to other ice-creams.
Delicious Japanese Ice Cream. You are definitely in for a treat with their affordable waffle fish designed cones.You won’t regret it. Highly recommend visiting and enjoying some Taiyaki.
Went here during my trip to NYC last year, and the taiyaki was amazing. good ice cream, delicious waffle base and cute interior. i really regret not coming back for a second😭😭
It was wonderful although you had to eat outside because there isn’t a seating area in there but the ice cream was DELICIOUS!
This Japanese ice cream in Chinatown is the bomb! I ordered the Taiyaki come filled with red bean paste amd matcha ice cream. It was worth every calorie!
Good soft serve in a really nice cone. They have regular cones as well as bear 🐻 ones. The taiyaki (fish) can be filled with red bean or cream custard. A good array of flavors and toppings. Each taiyaki is around $8
So Ive always wanted to try this place as I saw it a few times on Instagram. I ordered the swirl which is a twist of matcha and roasted matcha. I bite into it and was shocked at how good it was!Honestly, I never like ice cream cones because it always end up being messy and the cone is soggy. NOT THIS ONE. Literally the cone is so sturdy and crisp till the very end. Its almost like the cracked the code of making a perfectly handcrafted cone. Also the rice ball toppings is sooo good!Ill definitely be coming back for more!
Got the strawberry and matcha ice creams and both were very good! Will definitely go again
Cute and original. It’s small but if you like cute sweets and Japanese food you will love it.
The soft ice cream was really good. The bottom cone part was surprisingly good. Not warm but still had a little bit of crunch and it was tasty. One had red bean in it which I love and the other chocolate one had custard in it. Really nice dessert and the ice cream and the taiyaki mix is just fantastic. I would come back for more.
The ice cream cones are so good here - but bring extra napkins (maybe even wet wipes). Loved the custard at the bottom. My Daughter loved the unicorn cone.
Souffle pancakes sold out. Sad. Instead tried the matcha flavor. It is cute with red bean taiyaki as cone. But waffle cone is the best for ice cream. 3.5 so 4 stars
I have been wanting to go here for years and I just happened to be in the neighborhood, so I had to finally try it! I was not disappointed; do you see how cute this dessert is?! You’d be crazy not to want this. They had so many combinations to choose from, but I needed unicorn ice cream in my life. They also have fluffy pancakes that I’ll be going back to try!
The taiyaki was prepared quickly. The ice cream was delicious and paired well with the taiyaki and the cookie straw. Super Instagram-able if youre into that!
Wonderful place! I actually wanted to order some taiyaki on its own, but learned they only do that on weekdays. Instead ordered a custom taiyaki cone with chocolate ice cream, red bean paste filling, and rainbow mochi! It was absolutely delicious and I look forward to coming back. Highly recommend checking this place out!
Taiyaki NYC is an ice cream shop. it serves up sweet crispy fish-shaped waffles filled with rich and smooth soft serve ice cream, drizzled with syrup and topped with a variety of toppings. opted for the Signature Matcha Taiyaki: a taiyaki waffle filled with smooth rich thick matcha ice cream, red bean paste and drizzled atop with strawberry syrup and topped with matcha powder, and rainbow mochi. the matcha ice cream is sweet but still tastes like matcha; the strawberry syrup adds an additional bit of sweetness; the waffle is soft yet crisp on the outside, and the Mochi and matcha powder are nice flavorful aesthetic topping to the dessert.while nothing cures hot weather quite like ice cream treats, Taiyakis offerings are not just any old simple ice cream dessert. it is Taiyaki NYCs commitment to high-quality ingredients and consistency which is why people love the eats and keep coming back beyond the desserts eye-catching pics on social media.the shop itself is fairly small. it is very much is grab-n-go which works bc the Taiyaki travels well as a snack for walks downtown. the interior is clean, brightly lit, and modern. theres a variety of signature ice cream Taiyaki options or you can build your own. the shop got pretty crowded fairly quickly when i was there on Saturday...yet orders rolled out quickly and smoothly without a hitch. the vibe is very upbeat and energetic and that comes through in the presentation and product.staff are courteous and efficient.
Showed up by 9:45pm, they close at 10. When we went to order, the cashier said they were out of all the ice cream flavors as they were serving the group in front of us various ice cream flavors. Obviously they just wanted to close early. Then when we left, they closed up behind us.Maybe adjust your store hours to 9:45 if you want to be out of there by 10.
Loved the souffle. trust me. picture may look little dry but it wasn’t. but call beforehand and make sure they are serving them when you go. apparently they don’t serve souffle past 2pm which was inconvenient for many people who went wanting to try it :((
I really enjoyed the choco-lit taiyaki ice cream. The taiyaki cone was outstanding since it was still warm, the chocolate ice cream was delicious, and the wafer stick was awesome. I would definitely visit again when I visit the area again.
The ice cream and fish pastry were tasty! I tried the matcha ice cream one, I believe it was called In Japan. There wasnt a line when I went so the service was quick.
Friendly and patient staff, and my daughter was thrilled! She said it was delicious.
Super crowded but lines moved very fast. Amazing flavor and that cooked to perfection fish cone, might I add, topped with an extra sprinkle of matcha is truly amazing 👏.
Delicious mochi donuts and taiyaki! There was a long line, but totally worth it. Will definitely come back to try different flavors.
This tiny, adorable shop offers quick service and a clean atmosphere. At busy times, the line goes out the door, and one of the Taiyaki workers directs the line. Theres very limited seating on the inside of the shop, but during hot summer days, its really the best option to stay inside so your soft serve doesnt melt too fast.Overwhelmed by all the people and the new-to-me menu, I missed the part where it says that the fish-shaped waffle cone is filled with red bean curd filling. It wasnt bad, but it was a surprise to me. The second visit (yes, we went back again) I opted for custard filling, which I enjoyed more. I also ordered the classic pancakes, and those were beyond delicious.Also, $8 for a cone is not cheap to me. But I guess, price is relative. The shop was very clean for being constantly filled with people.
So delicious! Friendly and fast service. We’ll definitely be back.
Good ice cream but not incredibly unusual. Staff was super nice and gave us real suggestions. Fish cones are similar to pancake waffles. I recommend getting the custard filling over the red bean. Fun experience, family loved it.
Great place to have deserts. The vanilla & chocolate are really good.
After having Taiyaki from a different store in San Jose, we were excited to come here in New York.We came here twice. The first time we got the unicorn specialty Taiyaki. We enjoyed it, but I have to say I was a little disappointed in their flavors. The only filling options were custard and red bean paste. The ice cream flavor options seemed more American tailored (strawberry, mango, etc).We had heard a lot about the souflee pancakes, but we didnt realize they only have them Friday-Sunday from 11am-2pm. We came back the next day to get them.They were amazing. The were huge fluffy pancakes. Im not a huge pancake fan, but these light fluffy pancakes were great. I would definitely come back for these.I think this place is definitely worth a stop while in NYC.
Come here if youre in the mood for a nice, refreshing summer treat. Here, they use the taiyaki (fish-shaped waffle) in lieu of a cone for your soft serve ice cream.You can either choose from their 7 signature taiyaki soft serves or build your own. The last time I was here, I ended up choosing from their signature taiyakis, the #5 “Beach, Please” (partly because the name made me chuckle, heh). The #5 had strawberry and mango ice cream swirl, coconut flakes and was served in a custard taiyaki cone.I absolutely loved it! Strawberry and mango are flavors that go really well together. It did not taste like traditional ice cream but more like sorbet. Very refreshing and light. And the taiyaki cone was perfect. It was obviously made fresh, was still slightly warm and had a wonderful crunchy exterior. The custard filling gave it an extra taste layer as well. I thought the overall presentation was so very cute and the result was a great dessert.
Profound tea aroma with a mellow taste - it’s indeed straight outta Japan! Must try
This ice-cream shop is top notch with really good soft served ice-cream. You can customize it with many of their toppings. The cone melts in your mouth perfectly.
I guess I am spoiled by Somi Somi in SoCal. The taiyaki cones were OK, but small. The ice cream was not good quality and the flavors were limited. Not worth trekking across town.
Got my first Taiyaki ever here and have absolutely no regrets! in fact, it was so good I came back the next day to get another one... this little guy is not only cute, but also scrumptious! its around $9 for one, but its super filling and definitely shareable! i made my own and got the custard taiyaki with hojicha + matcha swirl ice cream, condensed milk, and two mochi sticks! the ice cream had a super strong roasted tea taste and was light, fluffy/creamy (does this make sense??), and smooth, and the taiyaki was crispy and lightly chewy. The mochi was a bit hard but honestly i didnt mind it too much because the rest of the dessert was so good!! yet another dessert that isnt too sweet for me!
Finally got to try these! Waited on the line for about under 1 hour. So light and fluffy, very flavorful! Only $8! Much cheaper than other places here in NYC, & they were the first to bring it to NYC! Cant miss this or their unicorn floater taro bubble tea drink! Major noms!
This place is so awesome! Probably the best Japanese ice cream 🍦 in NYC. 🗽 They have a wide variety of Instagram-worthy 📸 cones and flavors (matcha green tea, black sesame, and more). I wish they had more seating!
Its nice and clean I went right around when they opened and the donuts werent available at that time yet, going to go back at a different time for them. I got the straight outta japan taiyaki and the icecream was so good! The staff were so nice and gave ne time when the donuts would be out. Just a reminder that they usually take electronic pay and if youre going to pay with cash you should have an exact amount because the cashier might not have enough change.
Ice cream over a taiyaki is super cute and if worthy. The taiyaki is on the thicker side, probably to accommodate holding the ice cream and be soggy. The taiyaki is crunchy and tasty, the red bean is great not too sweet. The ice is yummy but not outstanding. Honestly, nothing is especially special about the taste of the place, is just cute and pretty, but that may be just enough for the trip!
Delicious ice cream and flavors! Can’t wait to come back for more someday soon.
Such a cute little ice cream store! The ice cream was delicious and they had a giant Rilaukima bear thats fun to take pics with
Somewhat of a novelty experience, but still delicious and memorable. The waffle fish cone was the best part! Filled with custard rather than the red bean, it was warm and crunchy. The unicorn horns and ears were adorable and the sprinkles tasted like very sugary. The ice cream itself was delicious and complemented the cone well. I wish I was hungry enough to have both pancakes and ice cream because the pancakes looked extra fluffy and yummy!
Taiyaki NYC has been on my to try list for roughly a year and I finally made it there last night! I was not disappointed!I had the Matcha Better and my kids customized their orders. One has choco vanilla swirl with caramel, crushed Oreos and a wafer stick in a red bean taiyaki, and the other had a cup with chocolate ice cream, 🍫 drizzle, a wafer stick and crushed Oreos. The ice cream is SO creamy and the Taiyaki is warm, filling and chewy like a waffle. The flavors matched up really well.Yes, the price is a bit high for the portion size. However with that being said, it is quite filling and it is so delicious that it is worth it. Very tasty treat!Service was easy, friendly and speedy. Shop was clean. Decor was cute and memorable. Very photo friendly environment.***Visited again: 12/13/2020. Another hit! 5 stars! Tried the Japanese and Beach Please which is strawberry and mango swirl. Awesome!! Delicious!! 😋 😋 😋!! Kids loved the vanilla and chocolates too! Adding more pictures!
I’ve been waiting to go this place for a while . And now that I got the chance it didn’t let me down . Customer service was great. Now because of COVID they try it to be in & out .Due to the small place. I 100% recommend this store .
Delicious! The fish cone is crispy, freshly made warm goodness. Their ice cream flavors are amazing! Loved that custard filling. Must try! The line moves fast so dont be scared of the line. Its totally worth the wait!
What a crazy fun place! I love the different options and the fun ice creams! This place is a must go if you are in New York. With an amazing location, next to little Italy and China Town, you can find so many ice cream places, but this one you must go to! I love the fish cone! What you probable cant tell from just looking at it is that it is a soft waffle cone with a surprise at the bottom. If you decide to do a make your own you can chose either a creme/custard bottom or a red bean filling. The ice cream is good, but I loved the cone! And the toppings are so cute! I would reccomend coming here! Small location and usually pretty busy, but totally worth it!
The 2019 summer of nyc trend - go prepared to stand in line for at least 15 mins although it is well worth the wait. The service is express level. The ice cream is delicious and really fun to eat because of its cute shape. You do have to be prepared to eat it really quickly though otherwise you will have a mess on your hands. I had the matcha with a milk ice cream on a custard cone which was delicious.One thing I liked about them was that when a customer mistakenly dropped her ice cream, they gave her a new one. That’s good service in my books.
Super fast service. The ice cream melted pretty fast so be prepared to eat it quickly. I am not the biggest fan of soft serve but it wasnt too bad and the waffle cone was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I would come back to try a more creative flavor.
Delicious matcha and Sakura ice cream
My wife took me to this place two days back (04/20). I walked from City Hall subway station, it’s about 22 mins walk.With google maps it was easy to navigate.Ice cream being my favorite, I tried the classic vanilla on the “fish shape” cone. Co e being made with pancake it was nice to hold, it’s not the usual hard cone. Ice cream was delicious. My wife and I loved it!
Delicious, flavorful ice cream (I got #4 Straight out of Japan.) Taiyaki had red bean at the bottom, very enjoyable and not overly sweet. The store also sells fluffy, fluffy pancakes (ends at 2pm!)
Went kinda late, the taiyaki was not the freshest but the ice cream was delicious. Definitely will try again.
We went there specifically for the Japanese jiggly pancakes. We arrived about 10 mins before opening and there was a line already. They let people in the shop in smaller batches as the place itself is very small and there aren’t tables to sit down. We waited about 45 mins before we got in and tried both the original fluffy pancakes w/ butter, maple syrup and whipped cream and the matcha one too- both were equally delicious, very filling but not heavy on the stomach which is great. Can’t wait to go back to try the fish-cone ice creams as well.
Great ice cream in a super cute egg based fish cone. Melts fast as the cone is warm so eat quickly. Update: came back for the fluffy pancakes but they are only available between 11-2 and take 15 minutes to make.
Small shop with so much foot traffic, it was worth the wait though. Their souffle pancakes are delicious, light and airy. If you are ever visiting China town this must be on your list of places to eat.
Its a small store and you have to watch out careful or youll miss it. Its super cool they combine Japanese cake and ice cream together. Worth to try.
When is the best time to go to a very popular, super tiny ice cream shop? On a day that is snowing like crazy. Yup. I have been sooo wanting to go to Taiyaki NYC for a while, but I know they usually have lines, so I waited until the right moment. When the moment called crazy snow came, off we went. Yes we are that kinds of nuts. The place is really small, I mean, if you blink, you will pass by without realizing it.The inside is really small, the kitchen area takes up a lot more space than the ordering and eating space. There is no table, just one wooden bench and another seating spot around the window. I say many total of six people can sit, and that is it.We ordered Straight Outta Japan and You’re Berry Lovely. They are all at $7. The more topping you add, the higher the price is going to become. All the Taiyaki comes with two toppings, so if you want to add more, it will cost you 50 cents per topping, which is pretty cheap (until you add gazillion of toppings). The ice creams were really good and tasty, almost surprisingly good! The “filling” is inside the Taiyaki, so it is not a large amount of filling.We also ordered their Croyaki, their version of cronut, I say. Croyaki also comes with a choice of filling, either custard or red bean. We chose custard filling. They are made to order, and took a good while for it to get ready.I was thinking that the middle part, the fish-shaped part to be more exact, will be the regular taiyaki with pancake-type dough. However, the entire thing was made with the croissant or puff pastry dough. The filling in the inside was not very much, which was a bit disappointing.I am happy I got to go for a visit. I enjoyed the cute, adorable ice cream, even though it was really cold that day… I would love to go back again for more of their picture perfect dessert! Read my full review of this shop and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.
I was very excited for the fluffy souffle pancake. After a wait of 20 minutes, I got my pancakes. It looked great, but when I cut into it, the egg white was uncooked and some of it was not mixed with the batter. Taiyaki refunded the price of the pancake but could not serve another plate. It was disappointing to not get my pancakes after making the trip to Chinatown and spending almost half an hour there.I was able to eat the mini-taiyaki that comes with the pancakes and that was delicious.
Got there 20 mins before open...pancakes are delicious and incredibly fluffy! Loved the ice cream cone. I wish they moved faster, not sure I’d wait more than 20 minutes. The line after us was incredibly long so plan accordingly.
Ah so matcha betta!Japanese Matcha Icecream ontop of a fish shaped cone called taiyaki! The cone is filled with sweet red bean paste at the bottom! Very yummy. During this time of Covid 19, you are only able to see the menu from outside pay by the door and then given your choice of icecream flavor. Japanese icecream is a lot less sweet than American icecream. Overall veryy yummy. Highly recommend!
OMG the ice cream here is so cute! I had a great time here with my friends, just hanging out and eating our adorable ice cream. They were a bit expensive, but its sooooo worth it! I highly recommend trying it out.
8.13.17 - Pros: Tasty flavors; spongy cake; cute snack; nice staff Cons: Its slightly pricey; the venue is tight and gets crowded quickly; $10 minimum for cards, which encourages you to get two at a time or pay in cash.Overall, its a good treat to have once or once in a while, but there isnt anything too surprising.
The unicorn ice cream is pretty, can take good pictures for Instagram, the ice cream taste so so but the fish part is tasty. It melts down very quick, if taking pictures better be quick.
I love taiyaki so this place is heavenly. So many options to spice up your taiyaki. Definitely should put this on your list for NYC.
Wow! Def a must try if you love matcha! I tried one of their top sellers and it was amazing! Will come back for sure. However, keep in mind that it is a ‘to go’ kind of place since there is limited sitting area and it is a tiny place.
Who doesn’t love ice cream in a fish shaped cake soft waffle textured cone? Our first visit to Taiyaki happened after a friend recommended the restaurant. The Baxter street location is so small you will almost miss it, but good things do come in small packages (or spaces) after all. The staff were very friendly and patiently tolerated all our requests to sample different flavors. What I didn’t realize was that the fish shaped cone was filled with either a custard or red bean filling. Yes, red bean. I thought this was the nastiest sounding filling, but was surprised by the sweet and palatable flavor. It had a texture much like marzipan. Do yourself a solid and stop by Taiyaki. You’ll be saying “domo arigato” all day long.
This ice cream tastes delicious ! Not only that, but you also get a delicious ‘waffle’ tasty fish cone. While this was $8, it was completely a shareable size if you didn’t feel like eating it alone! Overall this was delicious! I’ll definitely get this again when I’m in the mood for good matcha ice cream
Dont be scared of the line in front of the store. I didnt take a long time to get through of it and people work faster than you might think. Worth it to give a try! The fish came out fresh (warm), which makes the ice cream melt but it is how should be eaten- fresh.
Lined up at 10:40 on a Saturday to get the new souffle pancakes and theyve changed my life. The fluffiest, jiggliest pancakes with gratuitous butter and syrup, still steaming. If theres space in the shop you can also watch them flipping them, which is cool. The ice cream and taiyaki cone are also amazing.
When worlds collide: soft serve ice cream and taiyaki! This is a wonderful gem tucked away between Little Italy and Chinatown. They serve a variety of soft serve ice cream in the taiyaki fishs mouth with a bunch of delectable toppings. There isnt much space to dine in and have your ice cream. I highly recommend this culinary delight!
SUCH A COOL LITTLE SHOP. There are a bunch of different things to try and I cannot wait to go back. I heard they have the best soufflé pancakes so that is next on my list of things to try. Their ice cream is so delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet. I had mango and strawberry flavored ice cream. I had a small concern at first because I’m not too keen on super sweet foods but it was perfect. Eating it can get a little messy, especially on a hot summer day, but grab a couple of napkins and you’ll be fine. The little surprise of red bean paste at the bottom of the pastry/cone is weirdly refreshing and I was excited to get to that part. One hundred percent coming back here to try more.
The red bean Taiyaki cones are so delicious! They have a custard filling which melts in your mouth after youre done with your ice cream swerve on the top. truly worth a visit!
Super crowded dessert shop. $9 unicorn taiyaki with vanilla ice cream. Average ice cream. You come here for the popular photo. Pretty desserts. Decent service. The cashier was patient taking orders and the people in the back were pretty efficient with making the orders. There was a lot of people and only a small bench area to sit.Not sure what the horn and ears were made of, maybe a sugar but had a chewy mochi texture too, idk didnt have a flavor I could detect. the fish shape cone was warm and soft, a bread/waffle texture. Ice cream melted quicker than expected even though it wasn’t super hot out. I enjoyed the red bean filling at the bottom towards the tail. Not worth going out of the way for, but if you are in the mood for a sweet treat, go for it! They do require a $10 minimum for using cards by the way.
I was told by a friend to go here and I was not disappointed. Easily one of the memorable eating spots on my recent NY weekend. My daughter and I call it the best Ice Cream we ever had. The cone not only looks like a fish..it tastes like a cake!
Best Taiyaki cakes in the city with a red bean filling! The novelty doesnt stop there - they serve it with all different kinds of ice cream (matcha, taro, vanilla). And the toppings are fun, think sprinkles, Pocky sticks, Mochi, and cookie crumbles. The coolest part, you can order a shake or dessert cup served in their signature Unicorn Floaties!! So cute. And delicious! No gimmick here.
Fun destination! Delicious Taiyaki—ice cream in a fish-shaped waffle cone.Small shop, but efficient.Someday I would like to try the fish-shaped pancakes.
Certainly a unique and innovative experience. The red-bean filled pancake with matcha ice cream creation is very aesthetic and tastes great to boot. Luckily there wasnt much of a line when we went. If you can find a time where it isnt busy I would recommend just checking it out once, but if theres a long line I would just skip it as you arent missing out on too much. Overall a great experience, but probably not worth if you have to wait a while.
Awesome taste and friendly staff.Exotic ice cream to try.I did not like the surrounding outside, had a heap of garbage besides the restaurant.
Super fun! Its nothing fancy its ice cream but its a nice treat and great for pics ;) They have Japanese flavors as well as standard vanilla and chocolate. Seasonal flavors also available sometimes depends on holidays!
I love this place! Their ice cream is always amazing! Personally I only get the cones or cups because I find the fish cone melts too fast, but that doesnt make the experience any less fun. Taiyaki is a must go for soft serve. I make sure to stop by whenever I am in the neighborhood, no matter how full I am!
Very tasty and unique flavors.The service is great, and you can try before you choose.
So unique and tasty! Helpful staff, we came in and out there was no wait time.
Dessert time- Yaiyaki ice cream ...this is so tasty. This is the Classic- vanilla ice cream, custard teriyaki cone, chocolate drizzle, crushed oreos & wafer stick... real food ice cream and cone is shaped like a fish...of course this place is next to where I parked..🤣🤣🍦🍦#meecheatsny #taiyakiicecream#nycfoodie #nyceats #nycfood #chinatowneatsnyc
Undeniably instagrammable, but pretty overrated. The store is really crowded once you walk in and there are dozens of children and mostly females lining up for Taiyaki NYC.I ordered the Unicorn Taiyaki and waited maybe 5 minutes to receive my order. Aesthetic-wise, yes, it is really adorable. But if I factor in taste and size into my rating, they fall short. It is smaller than I expected and the taste is pretty average. Nothing notable (and Im an ice cream fanatic).This is one of those places where you just do it for the gram.Service was prompt and friendly, so kudos for that, but would I order the unicorn Taiyaki again? Probably not.Listen to the other reviewers who are claiming that its overrated because it is. But if you like cute desserts, definitely give it a try!
Ive waited so long to try this place! Definitely worth going! Taste delicious! Pretty to look at too! I got the Straight out of Japan which is green tea, black sesame swirl in fish waffle stuffed with sweet red bean paste. The place is small and packed with people waiting to get the ice cream! You get your ice creams quickly 5-10min wait time! I recommend cash is quicker. Their credit line is slow and sometimes their machine doesnt read the card hence the longer wait. And just eat your ice cream outside. I didnt understand why some people like you eat inside. When everyone is like packing sardines in there!
Super friendly staff and a super clean place! But there a lot of clients and a very small caffe. There is no space to seat and eat your ice cream. So, my advice :-) take your delicious ice cream with a special paper glass with a good couple of napkins and enjoy!))
Ice cream was really good but there’s a $10 minimum for the card so I ended up spending more than I wanted to. Aside from that, I highly recommend it if you’re in the area and your sweet tooth is acting up !
First time in NYC and I was looking into going to Taiyaki! Omg it was so good! I got the regular Vanilla ice cream and they added some chocolate on top. I recommend it! They have so many flavors! The waffle is so soft and crunchy at the same time 😋
Super cute ice cream! Totally worth waiting in line! The cones are filled with custard and the ice cream is rich and creamy! You need a photo of this on your Instagram if you’re visiting the city.
Innovative concept. Icecream was okayish. Little too sweet for me but cant complain much. Staffs were friendly and service was quick. I would say its little expensive but then again its downtown. Little tiny place so not the place you can seat down. Would return again maybe. Give them a try. Worth it 🤗
Well worth the wait. A must try in NYC!! While this was a bit on the pricey side, it was worth it. The soft serve ice cream was delicious and the red bean Taiyaki cone is AMAZING!!! Definitely recommend coming here if you’re stopping by in New York.
Went only for the pancakes and did not disappoint! They were fantastic! Waiting in line was worth it. They were so good and fluffy and the little fish with the red bean in it was good too. The flow of the shop was difficult with so many people. I was happy overall but found it unprofessional to see 2 out of the 5 there texting. There were large amounts of people waiting and I just found it rude to be on your phone like that.
No matter what the weather: rain, heat or even SNOW every time I go to the city I HAVE to stop by and get the yummy taiyaki!!!! My all time favorite stop.. This time is their special Unicorn Taiyaki made with vanilla and strawberry ice cream, sprinkles and candy ears and horn. Exchanged the normal red bean to cream taiyaki and tasted heavenly like always
Small but cute place! Ice cream was really good and so was the actual fish cone. It melts real fast though so eat it quick. I actually got the matcha cone and it was delicious. Definitely recommend
Looks cute! We ordered Matcha/Hojicha ice cream but taste nothing... I also ordered Taiyaki and the custerd taste horrible to me... My husband was ok w it tho. My friend didnt recommend and now I know why
My favorite place of all time, now with pancakes! Wait for the hype to die down before attempting but so worth it. Their ice cream is fantastic too, very light and fluffy!
My ice cream was a little melted when I got it, but it was the hottest day. Lounge area to sit is nice, but can only sit about 7 people, including little ones.The ice cream concoction itself was fabulous. I thought the horn was plastic by eyes, but it was totally edible and SOFT. Gummy-like. I felt lucky to eat here.
Like the combination of soft ice cream and taiyaki. The customer service is excellent. They can give you the ice cream sample if you are not sure about the taste of the flavor. It doesnt matter what filling you choose, they are both good. It is to worth try!! I believe you will enjoy it and love it 😊
Great place for dessert. The coldness of the vanilla ice cream paired well with the custard filled shell. Great place to get your basic Instagram pic
We got there slightly before opening time and there was no line. It took around half an hour for them to have 3 pancakes ready for us (2 classic, 1 matcha). While they were incredibly delicious (and yes, very photogenic), there’s no indoor dining because of COVID and they don’t do to-go boxes so we had to eat in a single small bench they have outside for outdoor dining. This is a pretty significant miss, (and especially inconvenient in colder months and during peak hours) made worse by the fact that to-go boxes would easily solve the issue. The pancakes were definitely worth 5 stars, but I hope they start serving them in to-go boxes or work on a better outdoor dining space.
Ive been to this shop a few times now, and all the ice cream Ive had there is absolutely delicious. The taiyaki cone is unique and really well executed. The store is small on the inside, but well worth a visit. Even better is the staff, who are super nice and polite even when they have to move quickly to accommodate the line. On our last visit, my cousin forgot her phone in the shop, and the employees held onto it and allowed us to pick it up the next morning. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a quick, sweet pick-me-up.
Love this place! Would highly recommend! Its a small place, easy to miss but a real gem! You might argue that its a little pricey for ice cream ($7 for that fish cone) BUT I ASSURE YOU /ITS WORTH IT/ for the totally instagram-worthy dessert and because it tastes wonderful!You can just get a cone or just the ice cream but if this is just a one-time thing, GET THE FAMOUS FISH CONE. Theyve got several great options but you can also create your own--pick your ice cream, filling, toppings, and drizzle. All of this nestled prettily in a soft fish cone--its just the right amount for dessert.It can get a little busy but the line moves fairly quickly.Cash is preferred here but they might take card (my friend was able to card). Come prepared with cashPROTIP: the matcha ice cream melts less quickly than say the chocolate or vanilla
If I could only leave you with one sentence: it lives up to the hype.Everyone at the counter was super friendly from the moment we walked in - they gave us suggestions and offered samples if we wanted to try a flavor. Normally I would have tried one before going all in (I mean, whos had black sesame ice cream before?) but I committed to the Straight Outta Japan option and my boyfriend went with Classic.The Straight Outta Japan is a matcha sesame swirl, red bean filling inside the fish waffle cone, mochi and a wafer. I was a little hesitant but the sesame mixed with matcha was just the perfect amount of sweet and not too sweet, and the texture of the ice cream was amazing. When I finally got to the cone, it was much more thick than Id imagined. Then, paired with the red bean filling it was a little heavy especially after the HUGE amount of ice cream they give you. The cone was amazing though, so make sure you make it that far to try it out. The Classic is vanilla ice cream with custard filling, strawberry, wafer and chocolate drizzle. My boyfriend isnt a huge ice cream fan but he loved this.Lastly, the presentation. Im blown away that each and every cone this place sent out was BEAUTIFUL. Every single one is prepared to the same standard, probably because they know these things are made for Instagram.
TL;DR:Cute, photogenic ice cream fish cones. Worth the money, if you like taking photos but tastes like generic ice cream.In a very tiny shop down on Baxter Street you will find Taiyaki, a cozy shop that sells the most photogenic ice cream! The taste is alright but be careful of the Choco-Lit as they put coco powder on the ice cream and its very easy to replicate the cinnamon challenge while eating this.
Best Ice cream I ever had in years! 🍨. I recomend to get the pancakes 🥞. There should be more space in the store its kinda crowded. But I love the costumer service, its very smooth and they serve you in no time!
Came here with a relative. Definitely enjoyed the ice cream, it was super thick and beautiful. I tried the green tea flavour and I did not enjoy it but if you are into green tea, youll love it because it tastes just like green tea! I loved the chocolate (Mr. Softy type flavouring) and mango (makes you feel like youre on a tropical yacht) with coconut flakes. It was amazing and I would come back. I sadly did not try the red bean cone but I did try the custard cone and it was so yummy (it tastes sort of like bread). I usually never eat the cones so this was crazy to me. I love the texture and how soft the cone was.
Good ice cream, polite workers. The ice cream tasted good, the waffle fish part was moist yet firm and in the bottom had sweet red bean paste which was a nice touch on a fun dessert to eat.
The fish-cone dessert is not only pleasing to the eyes, but its just as satisfying on your taste buds. I tasted straight outta Japan and matcha better and both were perfect desserts. Even the cone tastes good. Highly recommend this place for desserts.
I was craving for traditional taiyaki and Im glad I found this place. Its very close to the one I was looking for and with red beans inside, it was great! The eating space is very small and when the weather is bad, it can get crowded easily. But the food quality is great and it comes out quickly. I will be back and try it with ice cream next time!
First time New Yorkers thats around Chinatown must try this place if youre looking for one of the greatest desserts ever! Their menu is simple and makes it very easy to order. Their ice cream is very fresh and their fish waffles are absolutely delightful! They also sell jiggly cakes on the weekends at special times
Came here and ordered the Matcha Better. Their matcha soft serve was really good! Strong matcha taste and very creamy but the sweetness was not too overwhelming!Not 5 stars because the red bean filling inside the taiyaki was like the size of a half dollarand was expecting more. Also, the taiyaki was a bit dry if you were to eat it plain.Would definitely come back for more matcha soft serve and to try their other soft serve flavors!
Who knew matcha and strawberry jam goes so well!
This place is hidden from a busy street and do not have very colorful signs so you will not know if it is a place you would like to go to. The location is small so when you come in it get can get tight depending if they are busy. The service is great and quick. Cleanliness of the place is good. The dessert was amazing after eating from Chinatown. A must to visit if you are in the area.
First time there and omg delicious 😋
Its good! You gotta be into this kinda stuff to justify the price. But for my occasional soft serve/matcha/red bean craving it does the trick.
The Ube (purple yam) is uniquely delicious and the taiyaki cone is soft and filled with red bean paste that is made from sweetened azuki beans. They decorate it beautifully for your enjoyment. Love this place!
Had green tea and strawberry ice cream with custard filling! It was yummy!
Fantastic ice cream in a Taiyaki cone. A beautiful combination of two of my favorite things. Ive wanted this for a long time now and Im so glad this place opened up. The ice cream was delicious and you can tell they used real ingredients. The Taiyaki was also delicious and didnt get disgusting under the ice cream. It was very affordable and came with toppings. I cant wait to come again!
Cute and delicious Instagram worthy soft serve. It may get crowded since its a small space.
Awesome ice cream in such a unique way. This place is very popular and even though it was crowded service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend! Pictures show the classic and the unicorn.
Good service! They gave us samples to taste before choosing the flavor we want.
Sure theres a long line but its so worth it. I love everything. Flavor is delicious and employees are kind
You will always manage to find interesting joints whenever u visit NY. This one was one of those. Saw post in Instagram and had to check it out. Glad we did. Very interesting way to serve ice cream. The fish shaped cone is made of special batter and has red bean paste in end.Personal recommendation: unicorn flavor with mochi stick
This shop definitely has the cutest taiyaki and definitely Instagram worthy! I just wished it tasted better. The matcha and black seasame ice cream were good, but sadly the cake was subpar. I still think its worth a try for the novelty, I dont think Id go back sadly.
So I came here looking for the cone more than anything. The ice cream was pretty good the cone however is the deal maker. It was warm and crispy with a chewy inside. Only downside I could give is it was a little pricey for ice cream but well worth it. A must try if in the area.
Super cute! The cone has an option of custard or red bean and the custard is much better. You can make your own or try the signature ice creams. The cone is made fresh and it’s soft from the inside and crispy on the outside. It’s something different to try in little Italy!
Awesome little spot for great photo ops! If you’re taking the Big Bus NYC tour, it’s just a couple blocks from the Chinatown stop. I’m so glad they had vegan iced cream (coconut flavor). The Black Sesame was also really tasty – almost like peanut butter! Service was fast and friendly. It was interesting to watch the short video on how the fish cones are made.
( Visited October 13, 2017 and sometime in December also when they were giving unicorn floats )Croyaki both red bean and custard flavors) were delicious. I ended up enjoying the red bean Croyaki more and I don’t even like red beans. Had icecream from here during a buy one get one free deal, was fun to eat although seating is a bit cramped and shop gets crowded. Would go again for icecream or Croyaki. I got pumpkin flavor I believe, I didn’t really like it and cone tasted like apple spice (gross taste). The unicorn taro tea floats were delicious, though pricy.
I was excited to try this Japanese styled ice cream and cone but unfortunately, I was underwhelmed. I chose the traditional matcha and sesame seed swirl, which definitely had the flavor but I wasn’t a fan of a few things: the way price-to-portion ratio, marshmallow sugar treats and I almost lost my ice cream a few times while biting into this cool cone. There is minimal seating with a grab-&-go style. However, the cone is very tasty and is soft like a cake. Overall, the fish cone and flavors selection are definitely great for social media pictures.
Cute little place. Can be crowded, but the service is fast and the ice cream is good. I dont know if it is worth $7, because I wouldnt get this often, but once in a whule, its pretty good. However, I would go to a specialty ice cream shop if I really want good ice cream.
Youll definitely get your IG worthy pic while enjoying the treats they have. I had the unicorn style - it was good. The fish (cone) part of the treat was good, not overly sugar.
Saw this on Instagram and wanted to try it out. The unicorn taiyaki is what I had seen on Instagram the most, so I went for that. It definitely looked amazing. Didn’t taste great though. Ate some of the soft serve and then squeezed it into the next garbage I walked by. The fish cone isn’t crunchy at all and the chocolate filling towards the bottom was probably the only part I enjoyed.
Gimmicky place for Japanese ice-cream treat. Cones are warm, fish-shaped waffles that swallowed a filling of either red bean paste or custard, then the icecream is soft-served and decorated with a side wafer cookie and/ or a skewer of tiny mochi. Had green matcha and black sesame flavored ice cream.
This was my first time here at this location and I came here specifically for the pancakes! I heard that the pancakes were really good so I had to try it for myself. I was not disappointed! The pancakes were so soft and very tasty. The stacks were enough to fill up my stomach!Although it was delicious, my friends and I did have for about 30-40 minutes. This location is really small; it’s one of those place where you grab and go.
I Absolutely love this place! I went there with a group of friends one day, and had to go back the very next day. The Taiyaki is absolutely delicious with either filling you get. And theyre VERY generous with the amount of ice cream you get with it. Definitely worth it no matter when you go
The ice cream is just a regular ice cream.its only the waffle and the look. If you want to eat with your eyes come here but if you prefer the mouth go somewhere else.
There soft serve is very good, the sesame flavor is particularly strong and flavorful, very nutty and good, the actual waffle fish is crispy, I expected/hoped it would be more dense and chewy, and had a small dollop of red bean at the base. Overall, a nice treat on a hot day.
Some of the best soft serve ice cream in downtown Manhattan and the cones are amazing tasty and warm. This place is definitely worth the trip.
After having the taiyaki here, Ill live a half life until I can get some where I live. Had the matcha and black sesame swirl in the fish with red bean filling-- Ill never forget the day. Honestly delicious, and definitely a cool look. The fish itself was tasty in its own right--- it was not merely less-gross ice cream cone. DEFINITELY going here every time I visit!
The cones are a delight - warm, fresh, and filled. The red bean was a nice ending to my green tea and black sesame ice cream. The black sesame seemed to take over the green tea though!
The jiggly souffle pancake trend, made famous in the streets of Shibuya tokyo finally makes its way to NYC. Having just recently had this in Japan, I have been craving these fluffy pancakes for the better part of the year, so when I heard that Taiyaki started serving them, I made sure to get my butt up early Saturday morning to avoid the lines. I got both the matcha and regular with maple butter to share! Both were delicious but the regular with maple butter was my favorite!
Their matcha green tea ice cream is superb. Love that hint of bitterness and not overly sweet. *update* recently i tried their matcha frappe. OMG, I just love it!! It my must have thing if i go there. I am not a big fan of sweet, they make a perfect matcha frappe for my taste bud(they have vegan choice for people that are vegetarian). I tried my kids mango and strawberry ice cream and it taste really good too. We love it!
This is a really cute little shop! Their taiyaki ice cream was the main reason I came to visit and it was definitely worth it. They give you a lot of ice cream for the price. Would go back again to try out their other flavors and desserts.
They have very creative dessert options. Everything tastes so good and looks even better. The fish waffle cone is delicious. It is a little pricey, but with good service and delicious ice cream treats it is worth a try.
I went here after I saw a video on them from insider food on YouTube. I went to the restaurant, which is small in space but not in taste. I went there to get the souffle pancakes, but to my dismay they only do that on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. So I ended up getting the classic. The taiyaki was fresh, and it tasted delicious. The ice cream they put in the taiyaki was also good. I would definitely recommend this place if youre ever in Chinatown in Manhattan.
The long lines did deter me from trying out this new dessert joint in the first two weeks of opening. I ended up going around 8pm when the line was bearable since everyone was probably eating dinner. I love all their flavors, but special shout out to the chocolate soft serve. Best thing Ive ever had. The creamy, cold soft serve topped in a warm, toasty, custard-filled waffle is a dream come true. The line is worth every single bite down to the tail. Did I also mention how good the store smells the moment you swing open the door? Youll know what Im talking about when you decide to try Taiyaki for yourself.
Separated, the two components of this photogenic treat are good, together they are great. After youve eaten most of the ice cream, getting a single mouthful of cold and creamy ice cream with its warm and crunchy vessel is a flavor and texture sensation. I love that the taiyaki is fresh back, makes a big difference. I had some amazing Taiyaki when I visited Japan and can confidently say this is on par. Cannot wait to try other flavors. Pictured is sesame ice cream with a chocolate drizzle topped with crushed Oreos and a Pirouline in a red bean filled taiyaki cone.
Ice cream was really good!! Got the straight outta Japan which had a green tea and black sesame swirl ice cream with red bean stuffed taiyaki. It was $7 which is a decent price and its so cute looking!! You can probably share it with someone if you are coming from dinner and is looking for a dessert spot. The store is small so there is no where to sit since its packed and the line was to the door but it moved pretty fast. I would definately come back to try the other flavors!
Cute little ice cream shop, and I emphasize little. This place can fit about 10 people max and seat about 6 comfortably. However, the ice cream is very good and the fish cone adds a unique and cultural twist on traditional soft serve. Overall, definitely a place to check out!!
Cool little ice cream and taiyaki shop with many innovative and interesting desserts. We got the Easter themed Easter Kones which came with vanilla ice cream in a pink waffle cone with rainbow sprinkles and mochi which was decent. Shop itself is a little small and gets crowded and the heat was on which made our ice cream melt a bit too quick. Overall worth a visit if you love desserts.
Trendy place to get some matcha ice cream. They also have fluffy pancakes with matcha but I preferred the ice cream.Sometimes the line can be long but it’s worth waiting
Fantastic ice cream and I would also recommend the soufflé pancakes. I went on a Saturday around 1:00 and there was a 15 mins wait hitch went pretty quickly. The staff and service was excellent given the high volume. I would highly recommend if you’re in the area.
Really tasty ice cream - very unique and one of a kind. Highly recommended for a visit! Its a bit crowded and really no place to sit. People will ask you to take their picture here.
Matcha/sesame. Ice cream itself is plain, just another soft serve, nothing special, taste isnt bright, I didnt feel it at all, to be honest. But. Its cute (you see pin pic), many options for sides. What is really tasty is fish - waffle! Absolutely loved it & red bean paste which goes inside (custard is another available option). Buy again if around.
Interesting concept, I did not expect that you would make the Taiyaki Cones that fresh off the grill. When I had my ice cream the cone and the red bean paste inside was still a bit warm. Good combo with the matcha soft cream on top! Loved it!
The food is great, especially the fish shaped waffles and the straight outta japan. Its by far my favorite, the combination of both matcha and black sesame is delicious!
Favorite ice cream place in Chinatown. I know its definitely an Instagram trend with the taiyaki and ice cream now but I really enjoy the fresh taiyaki theyre providing as a cone. I would definitely suggest to people to get the custard one if theyre not familiar with how red bean paste tastes just because itll be an easier transition. I still like the customizing of your softserve dessert but would recommend the Straight Outta Japan pre-determined cone if you like black sesame and red bean.
This place is awesome for ice cream. You can build your own custom styled ice cream or select from fan favorites. I had vanilla with Carmel and sprinkles in the fish cone. Loved it, even in the cold weather!
Was very excited to try the Japanese pancakes, and was not disappointed! Note that they are only available on the weekends, and only until 2pm
Glad I got to knock off a item from my bucket list here! Ive always wanted to try Soft Serve inside Taiyaki and visiting NY for the weekend, this was a must go for me. Absolutely amazing. Super friendly staff that knew their product and were very helpful and insightful on popular items from their menu. The soft serve was amazing, amazing presentation combined with superb flavor. If you want to get Soft Serve Taiyaki this is the place trust me.
Delicious ice cream but burnt pancake
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Taiyaki NYC 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-20I was invited to an event here and I didn’t know what to expect. These ice cream fish cones are too good to be true: delicious and cute! I was overwhelmed with the flavors because I wanted to try them all. The ice cream specialist offered samples to try various soft serve flavors and explained how each tasted. It was a plus to have the staff be knowledgable because certain days you are in the mood for something sweet, tarty or chocolate-y. I ordered the Straight Outta Japan, a matcha and hojicha ice cream swirl, simple yet packed with a bang. I was debating between that one and the Unicorn Tyaika, but opted for a simpler version. This means I am definitely come back to stay cool for the next coming summer months. I am so happy I chose such the swirl because it was delicious! It wasn’t too sweet at all and the surprise at the end is the read bean as you take the bite out of the fish cone. What a fun combination of matcha, hojicha and red bean. The accruements of rainbow mocha and wafer stick was icing on the cake.
Review №2
2022-06-21Great spot for a quick snack. I came here before and I really want to try the fluffy pancakes to be able to give a full review. Overall the taiyaki are nice, but a little overpriced. You pay almost $10 for a machine made ice cream on top of a fish shaped waffle. Good looking, but the flavour and texture isn’t so worth it in my opinion.I would recommend trying it. The fish is very cute
Review №3
2022-06-02Cute for the novelty. Decent ice cream - the green tea ice cream was good, but the vanilla wasn’t creamy and didn’t have much flavor. The cone had a custard filling too. Tasted good enough for the price but probably wouldn’t get it more than once.
Review №4
2022-05-212018Mar. The Easter weekend. The staff kept the line moving and there we so many flavors and ways to have this wonderful Japanese ice cream experience. Not a long wait. The trip from MD to NYC was well worth it. You’ll be glad you stopped in. Check it out!!
Review №5
2022-06-27I was looking forward to visiting after finding the place online and it did not disappoint! The ice cream is delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was my first time trying the red bean paste and it was soo good! I would happily visit again.
Review №6
2022-05-30Visited during 2017 before the pandemic after finding out about the place on Instagram.Unique Asian style desserts and its easy to walk to.Ive also been to the Boston location.Tai means Sea Bream in Japanese and also has the same pronounciation as celebrate so its a symbol of good luck.
Review №7
2022-06-19Taiyaki is famous for its fish-shaped Japanese waffle that is chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It’s absolutely delicious. It is a fish-shaped cake, made of batter that resembles waffle batter.
Review №8
2021-09-13Best soft serve ice cream Ive had in a while. Ordered their build your own (photo attached). Long line but efficient staff so it went by quick.
Review №9
2022-05-29Making me melt@taiyakinyc has a few locations around the city, and they have another here in Chicsgo @taiyakichicago . I was able to snag this cone a few years ago in Bryant Park when they had a pop up tent. They were only serving a few options at the pop up and I got to try one of their signatures - the matcha ice cream in a red bean taiyaki cone with strawberry drizzle, rainbow mochi, and a wafer stick. Definitely an Instagram worthy treat!
Review №10
2021-08-24Unicorn taiyaki - Those first few bites at the top were delicious, among my favorite bites of any ice cream ever. I shouldve asked what those pieces in it actually were. Im rounding this review up to 5 stars for that. The base was also satisfying, and seemed more freshly made than when I had a similar dessert at BBF.Mochi donuts - I tried the black sesame and oreo dream. Both tasted fresh. I appreciated that they tasted distinctly different. Personally preferred the oreo flavor.I tried buying the donuts with cash and was told its card only, which surprised me.