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Taiyaki NYC.

Only if, says Antonina. Taiyaki is famous for their unique fish-shaped pastry filled with delicious flavors like red bean paste and custard.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best desserts in Chinatown
Address
119 Baxter St Directions
Website
taiyakinyc.com
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Taiyaki NYC on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 2 of my lists, from Best dessert spots in New York with kids to Best desserts in Chinatown, and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there and all 2 locations on the map.

  1. Best dessert spots in New York with kidsWorth it
  2. Best desserts in ChinatownOnly if

Where it appears on New York Dearest

2 of my lists, the fullest first
What I wrote thereFold it away

The next time you find yourself wandering the streets of Chinatown with your littles attached to your hip, do yourself the biggest favor and swing by Taiyaki. At Taiyaki, one of the best kid-friendly desserts in NYC is their fish-tail ice cream. Made with spongy fish cones and paired with delicious soft-serve ice cream, your kids will be hooting and hollering over the epic design and flavor that comes from this unique treat.

Taiyaki is a popular Japanese street food that is essentially a fish-shaped pastry. The best way to describe the flavor is a mix between a crispy pancake and a hint of waffle cone.

Read it on the list
  • Address119 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 & 294 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • From my guide, published February 2025.
Only if, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Best desserts in Chinatown

No. 5 on that list
Only if

Taiyaki is famous for their unique fish-shaped pastry filled with delicious flavors like red bean paste and custard.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Taiyaki is famous for their unique fish-shaped pastry filled with delicious flavors like red bean paste and custard. A perfect blend of crispy exterior. Taiyaki also ranks among the top dessert spots in NYC for kids, who can resist a fish shaped treat?!

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