Last Updated on 2022/01/24
After trying the Taiyaki Unicorn Cone & Shake, I returned to build my own Taiyaki NYC ice cream cone. While the unicorn hype was fun and delicious, it was exciting to create my own Instagram-able taiyaki (鯛焼き) ice cream cone. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
What is Taiyaki?
Taiyaki (鯛焼き) is a Japanese pastry shaped like a fish often stuffed with bean paste or custard. It’s usually warm, made in a pan similar to a waffle maker. I’ve had taiyaki filled with matcha paste as well and it’s delicious. If you ever get the chance to try the pastry by itself, don’t miss out; it’s especially comforting on a cold day because it’s hot when you buy it fresh. Taiyaki ice cream cone is basically a taiyaki opened like a cone filled with warm stuffing and then topped with ice cream.
Location
Find a shop near you: Store Locator
- CHINATOWN, NY, USA
- WILLIAMSBURG, NY, USA
- FLUSHING, NY, USA
- MIAMI, FL, USA
- BOSTON, MA, USA
- DOWNTOWN, TORONTO, CANADA
Address: 119 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
Prices
Prices may vary per purchase location and/or change without notice.
- Regular Taiyaki: $3
- Specialty Taiyaki Cones: $8
- Matcha Latte: $5
- Taro Shake: $6
- Unicorn Inflatable Float & Shake: $10
- Build Your Own Cone: $8
- Ice Cream Cup: $5
- Matcha waffle cone: $6
They have other items on their menu, not just what’s listed above. Make sure to check their menu on Facebook for more options!
Check out my other post about Taiyaki NYC Unicorn Cone and Float Shake!
Build Your Own Ice Cream Cone Menu
To build your own taiyaki cone, you get to pick from the chart below 1 base, 1 ice cream flavor, 1 drizzle and 2 toppings.
| Base | Ice Cream Flavor | Drizzle | Toppings |
| +Taiyaki Cone +Cup +Matcha Waffle Cone | +Vanilla +Strawberry +Matcha +Chocolate +Black Sesame +Vanilla/Strawberry +Matcha/Sesame | +Caramel +Chocolate +Strawberry +Condensed Milk | +Rainbow Sprinkles +Chocolate Sprinkles +Cotton Candy Sprinkles +Unicorn Sprinkles +Crushed Oreos +Graham Crumbs +Wafer Sticks +Rainbow Mochi +Rice Cracker Pearls +Coconut Flakes |
This was my indecisive attempt at building my own cone. It’s a matcha and black sesame ice cream swirl on a custard stuffed taiyaki with strawberry drizzle, rock candy and mochi skewer. Sure looks like a mess too! \(^/// ^”)
Taste
The strong flavor of the black sesame worried me a little but the ice cream was mild and blended well with the matcha ice cream. It gave the matcha a nutty flavor, almost like peanuts. The taiyaki cone was crunchy on the outside but warm on the inside because of the custard.The mochi tasted like plain mochi (rice flour, sugar, water) despite the different colors and of course the rock candy was just crystalized sugar similar to Nerds candy.
Would I buy Taiyaki NYC Ice Cream Cone again?
Answer: Yes.
I’ve gone 3 times already. I’ll definitely be returning to try anything new they have or just for ice cream! The price is quite hefty but since I only stop by once or twice a year, it’s not bad. I also like taiyaki so I don’t mind as much paying the higher price for a warm waffle stuffed with custard.
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