"Well, I guess what others said was true--you really can taste the matcha in it! The flavor is so strong and delicious, but I have a feeling I'm going to have a very hard time sleeping tonight if I drink too much of it. Worth it? Absolutely. #lifeofthewongladyinnewyork #aokōmatchabayside #matcha #baysidequeens #bayside #queensny #matchalover read more

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A matcha focused spot that definitely a favorite hang out place of matcha lovers. We walked in and see that it is more for take outs as there is only one table that could seat about 4 people if decided for dined in. Ice cream, gelato, frappe , latte, smoothies, other drinks & cakes are being offered. We opted to get and take our gelato out . I liked the idea of giving the consumer a trial taste test of its matcha options before ordering. Level 1 to 5 with 1 as the sweetest and 5 is the most bitter taste. 3 is my choice and 4 is for hubby but I ended up taking 2 as my sweet tooth dictates. A shared one scoop is what we could handle for now as we just came from mango mango few feet away prior the visit. They gave a one generous scoop serving for the price. Beautiful displays of matcha prep utensils eg whisk, bowl , glass are exhibited. Definitely coming back before summer ends. read more

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Great dessert spot but lacks seating. This place is connected to Kyuramen so there are only a few seats when you walk in. The matcha ice cream is really good though and I love that they allow samples. You can try each varying degree of matcha, from most sweet to least sweet. I got the #8, which was the least sweet and strongest matcha flavor, along with the yuzu flavor. I also tried the Hojicha Latte which was really good and not too sweet. Definitely recommend checking this place out but just don't expect to find a seat. read more

Aoko Matcha - Yuzu and #8 Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice addition to Bell! It's connected to the Ramen spot next door but there's not a lot of seating. More of a grab and go spot. They have 8 levels of matcha, I think past level 3 is a dollar extra. We ordered at the kiosk menu but you can also go up to the counter and ask for samples. Other than the crowdedness it's a good spot to grab dessert. read more

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Place is small with limited seating but they do have great matcha! It took some time for my order to come out because people were sampling but great choices. read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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Needed something sweet after a big meal so after a quick Yelp search, I found this place. And I justified getting ice cream after such a big meal by telling myself that matcha is almost health food, and Hojicha also seems to have same health vibe. So I got a scoop of each and it was good. A little earthy tasting, this the health benefits, but a good way to end a good meal. Not sure what to make of the poster of cat licking the matcha drink. Does not seem hygienic and do cats even like matcha?? I ate too much so my brain cannot solve this deep mystery. Leave it for another day. read more

Aoko Matcha - Hojicha and matcha scoops - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

I was excited to see this chain open in Queens. They took over TBaar, which shares the space with Kyuramen. You can order a the cashier or the kiosk. We ordered with the cashier, as some of us wanted to try samples. The Matcha Red Bean Latte with Mochi (substituted with Oat Milk) has a good matcha flavor. The red bean is a small ball so it was odd to drink with; I ended up eating it with a spoon. It was not too sweet, and had a mostly smooth texture. The mochi had a good chew. I tried a taste of a #1 and #8 Matcha Ice Cream, as well as the Hojicha. The #1 is pretty light in matcha flavor so good for anyone trying it for the first time. The #8 is definitely for the matcha lovers. It is very strong, but enjoyable. The Hojicha is another strong flavor, so good for the hojicha lovers! They have a small table with a ~8 stools as well as a small bench by the window so you can sit and eat or wait for your order. I hope they stay consistent! I will be back to try the soft serve and other items on the menu. read more

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Welcome to Bayside Aoko! Kyuramen (left) shares the space with Aoko (right). Separate entrances to enter either location. Today is their soft opening; not grand opening (no date as if yet). They have limited products right now so have some patience. Friendly employees. You can samples matcha level #1-#5, #8, yuzu, and hojicha. I wasn't crazy about level #5 from their first store in the Village. Though when I tried #8 here, surprisingly it wasn't as bitter and very smooth. I got a matcha drink and aoko special. Give them a try! read more

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The coconut cloud matcha is something I quite literally DREAM about! The coconut milk jellies are an adorable and tasty touch too. It's a small space but it's meant for grab and go. It's clean inside, multiple kiosks to order from, and the staff is super friendly with the gelato samples and explaining what's in each drink. Happy to have an authentic matcha spot near home! read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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I love all the different matcha levels! My favorite was level 4, and the hojicha My husband actually loved level 8, he liked that it wasn't too sweet! If you are in the area, definitely stop by! The scoops are huge, we thought they would be small so we both ordered a double scoop, but definitely could have shared 1 double scoop instead of each our own! Store is small, but has enough seating! read more

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So excited to have a matcha place on Bell! They're matcha is so delicious and their ice cream is even better! Would deff reccomend trying them out this summer for a sweet treat read more

Aoko Matcha - Coconut cloud matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

We love coming here after a meal at kyuramen. Our favorite drink is the matcha frappe. It's nice to get ice cream samples for the toddler to try and satisfy her ice cream cravings. There's 8 levels of matcha ice cream, hojicha and yuzu. This is our favorite spot on bell! read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Came in to grab a Hojicha latte for my husband after loving the Chinatown location. Grateful to have this new spot in bayside for Hojicha and matcha cravings. Loving interior and fast service relative to all the rotating orders. read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

we ordered #2 the balanced and #3 standard. Pretty strong matcha flavor and the gelato is smooth. Staff were pretty nice and they let us try before ordering. Would come back if I crave for matcha icecream again. read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

This new matcha place is a popular new dessert and drink shop. It brings high-quality, authentic matcha and customizable multi-level matcha gelato to Queens. It is mostly a grab-and-go spot with limited seating. Features multiple intensity levels (up to 6-8 shades), ranging from mild (Level 1) to deeply bitter and rich (Levels 5-8). Hojicha options are also available. Popular choices include the Strawberry Matcha Latte (with a silky cream cheese foam), the Matcha Coconut Cloud, and the Aoko Matcha Frappé topped with matcha ice cream, mochi, and brown sugar. Clean and modern, though physically tight with very minimal indoor seating. It is connected next door to a ramen spot. Features convenient ordering kiosks, and staff are happy to offer taste samples if you ask at the counter. Can get quite busy during peak hours or warm days since it is a trendy neighborhood addition on Bell Boulevard. I love matcha and this is definitely worth going back to. read more

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So excited that a Bayside location opened up! Looove their macha ice cream and their drinks. Ordering was easy and the staffs were quick as well. Not really a place I would sit down and enjoy the dessert, it's more of a grab and go type of place. read more

Nice to have around the neighborhood. I like how they have different intensity of the matcha ice cream.

I'm so happy they opened an Aoko Matcha in Bayside. I got a yuzu and #3 matcha gelato, and the flavors match soo well together. Just a little sad that they won't have soft serve until July read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

So excited that this opened in Bayside, really reminds me of Japan! They're in the soft opening right now so they don't have a lot of menu items, but I was able to try their parfait and gelato. The portions are very, very small for each scoop so I had to eat slow to savor it. They have from level 1 to 6 as well as hojicha. The hojicha was my favorite flavor as it was strong, but also creamy. I got number three as a happy medium, but I still felt it was a bit on the bitter side. For the parfait, I ordered number two and I felt that was perfect for me. The parfait was really tasty and I enjoyed all the toppings inside. It's nice that they have some seating inside so you don't have to eat outside. read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

I finally checked this spot out! I tried to go to the one on Bleecker St in the city, but the line was out the door (blocking the sidewalk) last summer. Of course, I was excited when they opened one here. They have a kiosk machine and a cashier, which you can order from. It gets very busy inside, but there are a lot of workers who work hard to get the orders out. I ordered a double scoop of level 3 & 5 with mochi added. Delicious! I am looking forward to my next visit and try their strawberry matcha latte. read more

Aoko Matcha - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

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I recently took a screenshot of a social media post I saw recently that talked about Aoko. I was so surprised to see it when I went to Bell Blvd this past weekend. A friend of mine and I went for lunch at a neighboring resto, and I knew I had to save room for Aoko afterwards. When I got to Aoko I ordered the brown sugar matcha latte, without whipped cream since I was pretty full from lunch. Omg they serve the best matcha around. I ordered with reg milk as they did not have coconut ,but honestly with their matcha, you don't need the flavor boost of the coconut like you do with Starbucks. Wow this matcha actually tastes like tea, and just pure deliciousness. I am already making plans to go back. I do want to try the ice cream however I could not make out what most of the labels said due to the cold vapor on the glass. There should be a sign listing what they are, for newcomers. However since visiting I found descriptions of the variety through others' reviews - so thank you. Next time I go I will def do the taste test and try a scoop, but i seriously need another matcha latte stat! read more

This place has really strong matcha ice cream! A bit more expensive than I would like to pay for but the quality is there. The portions could be slightly more too, but overall a quite decent matcha ice cream place. read more

The ice cream is fabulous!! Reminds me of my time in Japan!!! I should have Come earlier.... Matcha makes me stay up all night..... I opted for no 5 with yuzu to avoid having all matcha balls!!! Yuzu was really nice the texture and pure perfection . I wish this was in Chicago so bad! read more

I got the coconut cloud matcha. It looked pretty, but it was very artificial, over-processed and had an unpleasant texture. There's better places in Queens for good matcha. read more

The scoop of icecream is the smallest I've ever had from any store for $6 is totally not worth it, no second time read more

Aoko Matcha - One ridiculously small scoop of icecream - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

The scoops they give you is so much smaller than the Bleecker street and China town location. Workers have hard time scooping ice cream so end up giving a very small scoop. read more

Aoko Matcha - 3 scoops with lots of room at the bottom - Gelato Near Me - New York, New York

Tasty matcha with friendly service. Can sample different levels of matcha before purchase. Matcha float was good.

Flavors are great, love that you can try the different levels of matcha. But these are the SMALLEST scoops of ice cream I've ever seen! A bit expensive for the dollop of gelato. One more thing to mention, an extra $1.50 for a cone was another price shocker. read more