Seasonal & Holidays
Taiyaki NYC’s Christmas Treat is Instagram-Ready
Check out these mouthwatering creations.
LITTLE ITALY, NY — Japanese eatery Taiyaki NYC, located at 119 Baxter St., has gained attention since opening in September for its eponymous desserts, which are popular in Japan. Taiyaki — which literally translates to "fried fish" — are sweet, thick, waffles shaped like fish, which hold delicious soft serve ice cream in their open mouths.
In the spirit of the holidays, Taiyaki NYC has come up with a special Christmas tree-inspired design for its signature dish. The seasonal taiyaki is filled with sweet red bean paste and matcha (green tea-flavored) ice cream, decorated with peppermint and green sprinkles, drizzled with caramel and finished with a gold star tree-topper.
The $7 delicacy is calling out to be Instagrammed — and visitors to the shop are heeding the call:
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A photo posted by Nina Joy (@thefoodjoy) on Dec 17, 2016 at 7:05pm PST
The treats are available through the end of the year. It may seem like an odd time for ice cream, but as one happy taiyaki eater commented: "I'm so happy I didn't mind my hand almost freezing!"
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