for Japanese soft serve the deluxe sundae gives American sizing. Insane when they put out the largest cups of ice cream. Realistically the deluxe is for 2-3 ppl to share if you're not huge dessert person. The ice cream is creamy and just the right texture. The presentation is really a showstopper. Had a few people ask what it was and turned a few heads on the street. The meringue and logo flag was a cute decoration but thrown away immediately since it was kind of in the way. I always see a line when I pass by but service is fast and they hand your dessert to you directly after ordering. There's no awkward mix-ups or other people taking your dessert which I like. Will be back at some point to try out their other flavors and for a smaller portion! read more

Baiten - Matcha deluxe - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here mid-week after dinner for dessert. This is a small window with a few tables outside. They make amazing soft serve. They also have these adorable, beautiful fruit sandwiches on display. I also saw they have savoury bento items on the menu. We tried the hojicha soft serve ($6) and it was amazing. It's really just vanilla soft serve with a syrup of a flavor of your choosing - sesame, matcha, hojicha, etc. We were way too full to get the full sundae but we definitely want to get that next. You can have mochi topping too. read more

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Baiten offers creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream with your choice of syrup. The key word here is syrup, the ice cream itself is vanilla flavored, and the additional flavors come from the syrup options. They currently offer Matcha, Hoji-Tea, Kuro-Goma (black sesame), and Yuzu (Japanese citrus). The shop itself is very small since it's basically a window shop, either renting space from or connected to Tamari Bar. It's more like a little dessert stand located on the restaurant's patio area, with only a few outdoor tables available. The soft serve was okay, but not as creamy as I was hoping for, and it melted pretty quickly. If you decide to add a syrup flavor, I'd recommend asking for only a small amount. Mine came absolutely drowning in syrup, and honestly, the flavor tasted pretty artificial and overpowering. read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a cute asian dessert spot. I came here to try their pretty popular (or trending) fruit sandwiches. It was good but it was pretty much what it sounded like. I personally liked the matcha flavour one a lot. But having tried this - I think I can make this home pretty easily - in fact anyone can - just the concept is interesting. read more

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As a soft serve lover, Baiten is one of Seattle's summer soft serve staples! We tried the black sesame, strawberry matcha and whiskey caramel. The caramel was perfect for sweet lovers, the matcha strawberry was a good mix of sweet fruity and earthy and the black sesame was great for those who enjoy the sesame flavor like me! The location is also really nice to sit out at on a nice day. I just wish there was more syrup for the generous amount of soft serve! read more

Baiten - Soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Soooo delicious! Our first visit was February 13th around 7-8pm. We kept walking by so lost at first and so confused knowing it was supposed to be next to the Tamari Bar but after walking past like 4 times we notice an employee open up shop. It's like a to go window next to the Tamari Bar and maybe they were closed unofficially for a few minutes? Once we spotted Baiten we ordered the matcha soft serve and Hoji-cha soft serve. Sooooo delicious and big portion. We were very pleased. Staff were quiet but friendly. I was super happy with my matcha soft serve and tbh it was some of the best soft serve I've had, it was so creamy, so sweet, and perfectly balanced with the matcha! I would totally come back and recommend :) read more

Baiten - Matcha soft serve and Hoji-cha soft serve ice cream :) - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really amazing ice cream here, the texture and creamy taste are soooooo good. The matcha flavor also wasn't overpowering and went really well with vanilla ice cream. Nice lady working there too! The sandwich was fun to try, fresh fruit. Cute little hole in the wall spot. read more

Baiten - mixed fruit sando - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Excellent service. Super nice lady helped us. We ordered yuzu soft service and Macha one. Both delicious. The custard is really good. We also got mixed fruit sandwich. It was fresh and tasty. Casual place. Would absolutely return. read more

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I've had their soft serve here back in 2022, and I came back on a Thursday night just to have it again! This place looks more like a popup but is essentially right next to Tamari Bar with its own seating over to the right-hand side. The front is just the counter with displays of their fruit sandwiches and the bases of their baiten sundaes, which are essentially parfaits. I got their matcha deluxe sundae, which has a lot: red bean paste, matcha jelly, pocky sticks, mochi, corn flakes, vanilla soft serve, a matcha drizzle and small cracker on top. The whole thing looked like it was gonna topple over when I got it but thankfully it never did even as I took videos of the parfait and even ate it all the way. Soft serve has a smooth consistency and the matcha drizzle never took over the taste of the vanilla, while the whole parfait still contained everything matcha-based. Pretty much everything fit in very well, and I found myself eating this much faster than I thought. This is a place I'd bring friends and family to, they have tons of great stuff for your sweet tooth! This is in Cap Hill though, so just be wary of parking. read more

Baiten - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here to get a quick bite with some friends. Got the curry and hayashi rice. Pretty good and decent value. You can order food and then sit and eat at the patio. read more

Baiten - curry - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Small area outside but there are a few tables. Dessert was really good. I got the special and everything about it was good. They made the dessert within 5 mins as well! Would come back! read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Made a quick stop here for a dessert from a meal! There wasn't any seatings, just a booth and some standing tables. Got the hojicha soft serve. It was super smooth and creamy and the hojicha syrup was super delicious! Would come back to try their fruit sandos! read more

Baiten - hojicha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very cool walk up desert spot. They really evolved over the years and have more offerings. I tried the yuzu soft serve which was a perfect after dinner treat. If I was grabbing food, I'd totally get their Area 206 curry. I love their curry! They're fast and there was no problem ordering. They have an outdoor area to sit but we just walked around Capitol Hill. I'm sure this spot is lively in the summer! read more

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The soft serve here is always so good and the outdoor seating is perfect on a sunny day. I finally tried one of their sandwiches and was a little let down. The bread was pretty dry and the whipped cream was way overwhipped, so it felt heavy instead of light and fluffy. Service is pretty standard, and it's all walk-up window style with outdoor seating only. read more

Baiten - Strawberry Sando and black sesame soft serve with added mochi - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best Japanese soft serve in Seattle! Their vanilla base is simple, creamy and perfectly smooth and they drizzle the right amount of syrup on top. If you are deciding between flavors, you can order both in the same cup! I have had all of their flavors and I still can't pick a favorite. A must visit for a quick, satisfying dessert! read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here because of the great reviews. The shop is pretty small, so it's easy to miss if you're just walking by. The staff member was friendly and helped us right away, which we appreciated. The ice cream itself was decent, though I wish it had been a bit creamier--it also melted pretty quickly. Overall, it was okay, but not quite as amazing as I expected. read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved it!! The flavors are delicious and the soft serve is REAL soft serve! The service was great and I love that they only charge $1 for a bottle of water. Highly recommend for those who love these flavors! read more

Baiten - Latte float with green tea and a matcha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

AMAZING Japanese soft serve. I had their Yuzu soft serve and it was fantastic! The soft serve was light, creamy, and sweet. The Yuzu sauce was sweet and citrusy which I loved! The vanilla soft serve and Yuzu went so well together. The service was good. The cashier answered any questions I had and the soft serve was quick to be made! The ambiance is okay. There's very limited seating and it's only outdoors. If I'm craving soft serve again, I'm definitely coming back here! read more

Baiten - Yuzu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Literally the prettiest soft serve in Seattle. Matcha deluxe sundaes has matcha jelly, matcha custard, masta rusk, matcha sauce and a special matcha topping. MATCHA HEAVEN The Kurogoma & Kinako deluxe sundaes has black sesame pudding, black sesame custard, roasted soy bean rusk, black sesame syrup, a matcha cracker red beans AND roasted soy bean mochi $11 each for a soft serve with all the toppings you could ever think of It does melt reallly fast tho :/ read more

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Perfect stop for dessert. We got their soft serve with black sesame which had perfect creamy consistency for only $6. Note that the shop is a small storefront with limited seating. Parking could be a bit challenging nearby, but we were able to find free street parking a couple blocks south. read more

Baiten - Black sesame soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The perfect sweet treat! We walked to here after dinner and it was the perfect sweet treat to end the night. We definitely liked the yuzu one better since it had more flavor read more

Baiten - Matcha and yuzu soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is perfect for the summer! The soft serve here is sooo rich and creamy. The vanilla flavor is not too sweet and really pairs nicely with the syrup. I got the matcha syrup for mine and you could taste the matcha very nicely. Definitely tastes more like matcha at the end. Portion was good enough that you could share one with someone or you could eat an entire one by yourself. I'm interested in trying the other flavors next time I go. They also have some other Japanese desserts (like strawberry sando!) The store is just a counter that you walk up to and order. After you order your ice cream comes out pretty quickly. They have some chairs and tables outside directly in front of their store. Perfect place to enjoy some ice cream on a nice summer day. read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Luscious thick soft-serve ice-cream with unique Japanese flavors including black sesame (my favorite), yuzu, and matcha among others. Their presentation wins points for the decadent drizzle of thick syrupy flavors over top of the soft-serve. I would also recommend getting the toppings such as meringue or mochi. Next door to their sister restaurant, you can use their covered outdoor seating till 4:00 p.m. After 4:00 p.m. you'll buy at a window counter, then take your ice cream to go. A couple of seats (without rain cover) are offered outside. I felt let down by the "matcha sundae" which was less ice-cream, more toppings, and disappointingly, a base filled with tasteless synthetic whipped cream and tasteless matcha jelly. Don't get their sundae, it's inferior to the superlative matcha ice-cream sundae at Nana's Green Tea! read more

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Baiten functions as a take-away dessert spot on the patio of Tamari Bar, their sit-down restaurant. They primarily serve desserts, specializing in soft serve and fruit sandos. I recently tried Baiten for the first time and wanted to try one of each between the soft serve and fruit sando, opting for the matcha soft serve and strawberry cream sandwich. The sandwiches are all premade, with the only difference between the soft serves being the syrups, all coming with the same vanilla base. There was only one person behind the window, and it felt like she didn't have much interest in serving us. She might've been having a long day, but she didn't really talk to us at all when we were ordering. She asked what we wanted and didn't say anything else in the entire interaction. Everything was pretty quick. It took about a minute for her to construct each soft serve. Right outside the window is a little patio. There are a few tables, some with little stools, some without. It made for a decent spot to enjoy our dessert, but could definitely get cramped even with a few groups. I tried my sandwich first, not wanting the lingering flavor of the matcha to overpower the delicateness of the strawberries and cream. There is a full "regular" size and a small "cube" size for the sandwiches. Before ordering it, I didn't really realize it, but the cube size was very small. While trying to savor it, I still finished it within three to four bites. It wasn't anything super special. The cream was light and whipped to a nice consistency, while the strawberries were sweet and on the softer side. The bread was nice, but because it was so small, it could not contain all of the ingredients very well. This made for pretty unbalanced bites that were somewhat unpleasant to eat. Also, for five dollars, I thought it was a little pricey, but I was still happy with the sandwich overall. The soft serve was a lot more mediocre to me. I would actually say the soft serve on its own probably would have been great, but it was drowning in syrup. The syrup did not have a great flavor or texture to me at all, with the matcha flavor tasting super artificial. A lot of the syrup is also dumped on the top and bottom of the soft serve, making for extremely high concentrations in the first bites. And because it was filled over the top, it was really hard to mix the syrup in evenly. This made it really hard to appreciate the soft serve, with the syrup completely overpowering both the texture and flavor. Once I got to the bottom of the cup, it became pretty much inedible just because of how much syrup there was. With some minor adjustments, I think Baiten could be an excellent go-to choice for dessert in Seattle. However, at the moment, I feel like its competitors like Indigo Cow do it a lot better. I wouldn't say I had a bad experience at Baiten, but it definitely didn't warrant a trip back in the near future. read more

Baiten - Strawberry Cream Sando - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Baiten is a great stop if you're craving soft serve with an Asian twist. When I couldn't decide between the hojicha and matcha soft serve, the employee informed me that you could do both! The matcha flavor is on the lighter side and the hojicha flavor is more pronounced, but I prefer it this way. Overall, both flavors aren't too sweet and they pair really well with the vanilla base. The soft serve is also a decent portion size and filled me up without being too heavy. You order from a walk-up window and there's no indoor seating, but there are a few tables outside if you're lucky enough to grab one. I've enjoyed this place and have returned a few times since, I highly recommend coming here! read more

Baiten - Hojicha and matcha soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love their ice cream matcha. Very cool location. The staff were super nice. Even on a cold day, this was nice to have. The place us mostly just take out. The menu is mostly matcha and Japanese snacks. read more

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This is a cute place to get ice cream with japanese inspired flavors! You order through a window and you can watch them make it. We went on a weekday and it was fairly busy, but they're pretty fast with getting the soft serve out. There's not too much space if you have a large party just a few tables and chairs outside. We got the matcha and black sesame flavors. It's basically just regular vanilla soft serve with syrup poured on top. I liked the matcha a lot and you could taste it subtly. However, the black sesame was good but it's definitely strong. After eating both for a while I could only taste the black sesame. I would give it 5 stars but I lowkey could compare it to Mcdonald's soft serve with asian flavors lol. Overall, this place is super aesthetic and not crazy expensive! read more

Baiten - matcha soft serve, black sesame soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a cute store! I believe the usual worker is the owner and she's such a great lady!! I love the sandwich's which I think are hand made, very fluffy and sweet filling which compliments the fruits, the ice creams are super good too especially when it's hot and you're just walking around! read more

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Been here multiple times and I love getting their soft serve ice cream. I'm a big matcha fan and their matcha syrup is strong in matcha flavor. Great ice cream to syrup ratio. Baiten's serving size is pretty big and can be easily shared between 2-3 people if you aren't super hungry. I also highly recommend trying the yuzu one as well if you are looking for something a big more refreshing and citrusy read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the soft serve with yuzu syrup and another with matcha strawberry syrup. The syrup-to-ice cream ratio was perfect, just the right balance without being overpowering. It was really enjoyable, with great flavors and the perfect amount of ice cream overall. read more

Baiten - Yuzu Soft-Serve Strawberry Matcha Soft-Serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A sweet little summer stop in Capitol Hill Baiten is connected to Tamari Bar in Capitol Hill. It's easy to miss if you're not looking for it, but worth a quick stop if you're already in the area. I tried their Japanese soft serve. It was light, not overly sweet, and a fun twist on a classic. They use a vanilla soft serve base and add flavor through syrups. We tried: Hojicha ($6): Earthy, roasted, and more unique of the two. It stood out a bit more. Black Sesame ($6): Smooth and nutty, solid but a little more familiar. Neither totally blew me away, but both were enjoyable in their own way. If you're already nearby -- grabbing happy hour at Tamari or walking around the neighborhood -- it's a fun little summer treat to try at least once. read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here to try the Chicken Katsu Curry and rice. I was a little unsure because this location is a hole in the wall and seemed to be more about serving ice cream, but ordered the food and a strawberry sandwich to eat while I waited the 15 minutes for the food. They had some seating by the sidewalk and brought out the food when it was ready. It was so good and really hit the spot for a quick lunch. The chicken was crispy and tasted really good with the rice, curry, and pickled veg. My son shared with me and said it was delicious too. read more

Baiten is a small shop with a bunch of yummy looking japanese desserts. There is no indoor seating, but there are a few tables for outdoors seating. Today I decided to try the matcha deluxe sundae and it was very good. The bottom layer (matcha jelly) was my least favorite part, so I didn't love having so much of it at the end. I wish it was integrated more with the other layers, because it wasn't as flavorful as the other components. My favorite part was the rusk (the crunchy bits) mixed with the matcha custard and soft serve. There wasn't much of a line when we came (2pm on a Saturday) and we got our sundae within 2 minutes of ordering. I would come back to try the other menu items! read more

Baiten - matcha deluxe sundae - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute little hole-in-the-wall with Asian-inspired soft serve! We loved the boldness of the hojicha, matcha, yuzu, and black sesame syrups drizzled on top of milky, creamy soft serve - you really can't go wrong with any flavors here. They all hit the spot on that cold, rainy day! The lady provided pleasant service with a gracious demeanor. She encouraged us to sit under the umbrellas to enjoy our dessert away from the rain. Such a sweetiepie. I highly recommend swinging by Baiten to make your sweet tooth happy :) read more

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Food - Japanese soft serve, sandos, and sundaes! I got to try the deluxe sundae and it was great. So many different toppings on one sundae. The soft serve is indeed SOFT. For me personally, I wasn't a huge fan of the meringue because of how sweet it was (needed a drink after it) but overall all the toppings were refreshing and provides great variety to each bite. Service - Fast and efficient service. You order at a cashier in the front and then quickly get your snack. Lines should go quickly even if there is one! Ambiance - Not very much seating, just some outdoor standing tables and some benches. Would recommend grab & go. read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Surprisingly really good. When I knew it was syrup over regular soft serve, I had low expectation. The syrup is so dense and flavorful it really brought a good balance all together. The portion was huge so it's great for me and hubby to share. It sucks you can't add any toppings to it. Food - 5 read more

Baiten - Hojicha Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They have limited outdoor (heated!) seating but its set up like a counter that you order from and take to go. Strawberry sando - surprisingly good. cream was light, strawberries sweet and well balanced. the bread was nice and fluffy too! 3/5 Matcha ice cream - toppings matched well and ice cream was good quality! 3.25/5 read more

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Came here for a friends birthday. I wasn't sure what to expect as I don't have too much experience with desserts with flavors that are offered here. I decided to go with the Yuzu soft serve as ice cream. I was very pleasantly surprised by its taste and quality! The place is just a little corner area. There is a very small amount of seating which I was lucky enough to have access to. I wish they had a better location so they could have a proper place to enjoy the desserts. I didn't have to wait long at all in line and afterwards either so that's a plus as well. Highly recommend! read more

Baiten - Yuzu soft serve ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Their flavors were great. There was line but we it went fast. Their strawberry sandwiches with cream were as good as those you get from 7/11 in Japan. It was awesome read more

Super good soft serve! It's small with no indoor seating. Maybe two "tables" outside to quickly eat! Super quick. Line always moves fast. Typically, no line though. I like the hojicha and matcha and yuzu sauce! So flavorful and intense! read more

Baiten - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington