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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.
Yummy, quick service soft serve! We got the black sesame deluxe sundae, which was plenty to share for 2 people. I really liked the soft kinako mochi, but the meringue was too much and it overall felt VERY sweet by the time we finished the whole thing. Next time I might just go with the soft serve alone and ask if they can add the mochi a la carte.
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.
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.
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 :)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Baiten was amazing! We ordered the Kurogoma and Kinako Deluxe Sundae, which was the perfect afternoon treat for a warm day. It came loaded with various delicious treats from silky pudding to crispy bites of Rusk (a sweet, crunchy Japanese bread snack). The employees were very nice and greeted us with a smile. I will definitely come back!
someone on tiktok said that this place was better than nana's green tea so i had to check it out! we got the matcha deluxe sundae parfait which came with matcha jelly, matcha soft serve, matcha rusk, and matcha pocky! it looked super cute but there was a bit too much matcha and everything was too overpowering. the rusk itself was really sweet which i would've liked more if it was more plain so it would pair better with the ice cream and other toppings. my sis and i shared this and once we got to about half we ended up throwing it since it was too sweet :( super cute shop with other japanese/matcha desserts which i still wanna try tho ! read more
Baitenis a tiny pop-up Japanese dessert stand at Tamari Bar. It is only open from 12-4 Th-Sun. It is a to-go stand, with two tiny tables you can stand at to enjoy your sweet, tasty treat. The menu focuses on Japan-specific flavors - matcha, hojicha, yuzu and black sesame. There are always fruit sandwiches, soft serve ice cream, sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches available, as well as rotating pastries such as matcha cream puffs and various cheesecakes. As a matcha fan, I had to try the Everything Matcha Sundae. In addition to the soft serve ice cream there were matcha flavored picky sticks, jelly, and several other toppings and add-ins. The differences in textures were fantastic, but it was all a bit too much matcha for me. The pictured Hojicha ice cream sandwich is my current favorite. They always include an assortment of toppings, the textures of the cookie is perfect, and I like that I can pick one up, stick it in the freezer, and enjoy it a few hours or days later. read more
Baiten just became my favorite spot for soft serve. What caught my eye was the flavors for soft serve - most notably, the black sesame and yuzu. You're able to sample the flavors which is a syrup they add to soft serve. You can tell the flavors are super strong and delicious. I ended up getting a black sesame soft serve and man was it delicious! Service was also pretty good and staff friendly. After ordering, there's some tables where you can stand and enjoy your dessert. Definitely a good stop after your lunch or dinner. read more
With so many ice cream options near me, I had yet to try the soft serve at baiten. Well I've already had more than enough salt & straw and molly moons I could feasibly have as a normal person for the month so it was finally time to try baiten. They give A LOT of soft serve. More than I can handle. But I ate as much as I could because i LOVE the yuzu drizzle. Note that each of the soft serves are just a very average vanilla soft serve but they're covered in a drizzle of the requested flavor and those are GOOD. I also really like the sesame brittle stuck in it read more
Foods were good. Ice cream is def good for that price, especially Yuzu Chocolate. Houjicha ice cream sandwich had a great vanilla ice cream. Houjicha after-taste flavor was great, but it's very small amount. If you want to taste just little bit of Houjicha taste, it's good. They serve you right away, which is good too, especially given there have limited space - only three tables. Note that It's not easy to find a parking spot in the area. If you already grab a food and then want to have a small bite of good quality sweets in the area, I def recommend this place! read more
A cute little window outside of Tamari Bar, this Hokkaido soft serve is not the creamiest I've ever had, but I really enjoy the variety of flavors with their incredible syrups. As you eat the soft serve, the flavor gets more concentrated and I enjoyed all three flavors we tried (hojicha, kurogoma, and yuzu). I loved this during the cold winters so I can only imagine how refreshing this would taste during the summer. read more
Order at the window and there are a couple tables but no chairs. We got the mango deluxe sundae, blue sky drink, and the black sesame soft serve. The sundae and soft serve was huge! After eating kbbq we should have just shared one item. Highly recommend the mango sundae. So many textures and flavor was really good. The black sesame soft serve was delicious as well. Don't get the blue sky drink. It doesn't taste good. Even my husband didn't like it. read more
Oh my gosh the black sesame parfait was so delicious and cute! Dare I say.... Better than nanas green tea ice cream!!!!! The only thing is that they do not have indoor seating. It's a grab and go window with some standing tables out in front. Would recommend if you're in the area! read more
Came here earlier tonight (Yes, I'm a loser that turns in at 6pm to write yelp reviews on a Friday night. Stop judging!) and despite it being cold and pouring in Seattle, I had a great experience! The shop and Japanese lady was so kawaiiiii! Maybe I just have a thing for older Asian ladies, especially ones that are so enthusiastic about the food they serve. Okay, get your mind out of the gutters ya creeps! Baiten can be difficult to find if you can't read a map, like myself. I walked past it and to the corner where Tamari was located. Don't worry if you got lost like me, there's a sign there that tells you "Hey dummy, you walked past Baiten." Baiten operates through a small door/window, windoor? next to Tamari and there're a few high-top tables in front for you to enjoy your sweets there. If you came when it was pouring like me, there's a lil rain cover that can probably comfortably fit 3 people. Guys, did I mention it was pouring? So Baiten mainly serves Japanese style soft serve with classic and unique toppings. Matcha looked good, yuzu looked great, I really wanted to get Hojicha (matcha that's just been roasted), but I somehow ended up with their new flavor Red Miso. Yea, you read it correctly. Red miso! All of these flavors are toppings that goes on top of the creamiest milk soft serve! The lady let me tried the red miso alone and boy was it salty, umami and funky. Definitely not enjoyable on it's own, but with the soft serve it was perfect! Think salted caramel sauce on top of vanilla ice cream, but funkier. In the summertime, I would've crushed this, in the cold rain it took me like 20 minutes to complete. What am I trying to say? You can definitely share 1 serving with 2-3 people and be completely satisfied. The fruit sandwiches was also amazing! The milk bread was pillowy and the fruit was fresh! They would honestly crush it at making an egg sando. If they start serving egg sando after this review's date, you just know where they got the idea from! Anyways, do yourself a flavor and check this place out! Rain or shine :) read more
2 years ago
This is such a great spot to grab a sweet treat in cap hill! I've tried both the black sesame and roasted green tea sundae flavors and they're both yummy, although the roasted green tea was probably my favorite. It's just a window, but there is a small patio and the patio of tamari bar next door is open for seating as well when the restaurant isn't open. read more
3 years ago
We got the yuzu, matcha, and hojicha soft serves. They're all milk soft serves with different flavored syrups. Mine had good matcha flavor but my friend wished the yuzu was stronger and had more syrup on his. The meringue was okay but not my favorite texture/flavor. Outdoor seating with heaters. Street parking. read more
We got the Hoji-cha and matcha sundae with the toffee syrup that is made with whiskey and it was a nice blend with the matcha! The blue pastry on top doesn't add value to the taste but is nice finishing touch aesthetic wise! Fast and nice service! The ambiance is nice on a hot day. Not a lot of places to dine but they do have some standing tables you can dine at outside! Great grab and go place for icecream on a hot summer day! I want to come back for the fruit sandwiches they we're sold out when we got there. read more
4 years ago
After lunch, I wanted to grab some ice cream since we were already in Capitol Hill. We found this cute little shop (literally little) nearby and decided to check it out. It's located next to Tamari Bar which is its little extension shop on E Pine St in Capitol Hill. There's only street parking around the area which could be difficult to find. The shop is literally a small hole-in-the-wall open space shop without an entrance. The worker has a small working space to prepare ice cream and the customers stand at one of 3 or 4 tables to eat the ice cream. Very Japanese themed. My boyfriend and I both got one for each of us. I wantsd the kuro-goma (black sesame) soft serve but then I saw the deluxe one and wanted to get that instead. LUCKILY, I found out they could do a black sesame deluxe soft serve! Of course I had to get that! It came with sooo many different things: warabi mochi, matcha pocky sticks, matcha cookie, biscuit, azuki bean, surprisingly, cereal bits(?) in between the ice cream, and jelly. The cereal bits and black sesame jelly were a pleasure surprise! I wished I knew there was jelly at the bottom as I didn't have enough ice cream to balance it out. Saaad. There was a good amount of black sesame drizzle over the vanilla ice cream. Soooo good. But it was huge! My boyfriend and I should have shared... We got too greedy with our ice cream LOL. He got the hojicha (roasted green tea) soft serve. Plenty of drizzle, giving it a nice roasted flavor to the vanilla ice cream. Delicious! Great place to stop by for ice cream especially after a nice lunch or dinner meal. They also sell 4-5 Japanese canned alcohol (peep at pic) if you want a drink with your ice cream. Definitely will be back for more but this time around, we'd probably going for only one sundae instead of two LOL. read more
food: 4.5 service: 4.5 ambiance: 4.5 i love the tamari bar/rondo chain, and i was so excited to try their cafe/sando stand that opened up on the side of tamari bar. it's really just a stand, but they have some tables you can stand around and sometimes they'll let you eat at tamari bar's outdood tables, but only until tamari bar opens in the late afternoon. baiten offers a few food items- the cilantro udon, seafood bowl, soft serve sundaes, baked goods, sandos, and drinks. i've tried their seafood bowl, which came with a lot of fish and fish roe over rice, but it didn't have a sauce/any flavor. i also tried their yuzu soda, which i believe they make in house and also can in house! it's delicious and tart and carbonated so well! i also got to try their fruit sando, which i think they do the best here. they have a few different options, like mixed fruit, grape, orange, and even a matcha red bean! the bread is so fluffy and the cream is so smooth and light and not too too sweet (and they're very generous with the cream!). i also tried their red bean butter stick and hojicha croissant. both of these were not bad, not great, just good. i did like the cookie-like topping on the croissant, and it did have a nice tea flavor. read more
I've heard a lot of hype about this new soft serve place (it's owned by the managers of Tamari bar) and had been meaning to go for a while but they have really inconvenient hours during the weekdays. I ended up stopping by as a quick pit stop after lunch one day and thankfully there was no line (had to rush back to work after)! Keep in mind, they didn't take apple pay and we had to go back to the car :( We ordered the matcha soft serve and it came with a cute little cookie on the side. The soft serve itself is vanilla and the matcha flavoring comes from the syrup. The soft serve was very creamy and light, and it actually wasn't too sweet. The servings are pretty generous and we had trouble finishing between two people. The standout was honestly the cookie - it was some type of sesame base but it was so flavorful and crunchy! It was a perfect shape to dip into the soft serve. Would definitely come again, the owner was so sweet. My only complaint is that I wish they opened after work hours! read more
My friends and I got sesame, yuzu, and matcha soft serves to share. They were $5.00 each, which I think it is a generous price as they provide huge servings. I am slightly disappointed as I thought it was flavored soft serves, instead of vanilla soft serve with drizzles of the flavors. I really like the yuzu as it is refreshing and great blend with the ice cream. I really like the sesame as it reminds me of the filling of tang yuan. The matcha flavor was okay. Personally, I wish the soft serve was just a bit sweeter and more flavor. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
This place was so good that I went 2 days in a row. Perfect for a warm sunny day, Baiten offers a wide selection of soft serve parfaits and Japanese-style fruit sandwiches. There's the simple soft serve option with a variety of flavors, but if you get the deluxe, you get a whole bunch of added premium quality toppings, like cookies, mochi, and red bean. In my opinion, a must try to get the whole experience ! Also, the serving is quite big and feeds a good 2 people, so it's worth the price. Definitely can't wait to come back and try their other flavors and sandwiches! read more
2 years ago
I think I'll be thinking about the black sesame deluxe sundae for a long time. It was so delicious and the service was quick and friendly. read more
1 year ago
the sundae was okay, but definitely not worth $11. the toppings were sitting prepackaged in a case, so the entire ice cream was pretty melted. creative idea, but not great execution. the service was great though! read more
2 years ago
AMAZING soft serve and yummy syrups. We had the kindest woman helping us pick our flavors-- Would definitely recommend the Yuzu syrup. It's a small stand, so don't blink or you'll miss it! read more
4 years ago
I'm glad We could order Baiten dessert from Tamari bar, so we have a place to sit and enjoy our dessert. There are many layers on this and you get to have different textures. It started with ice cream (something soft and sweet) , then a layer of crunch with matcha, then ends with a layer of yogurt. I'm so glad I got to try this place before I moved, this dessert place has been in my bookmark for a long time now. read more
SO GOOD I'm obsessed! Black sesame soft serve was to die for. I'm always craving black sesame desserts and this hit the spot. They offer a vast and creative dessert menu with a speciality in Japanese style desserts. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. The fruit cream sandwiches were also amazing. Lots of cream and very rich and delicious. I hope this stays around for a long time to come. Definitely my new go to spot! read more
3 years ago
I just wanna say, I HATE matcha... but this place... its the only spot I can order matcha and love the taste of it. The soft serve is light and creamy, the matcha was well-incorporated throughout so it didn't feel like I was missing a bite of it. This was my boyfriend's first time there and he got the yuzu soft serve and really loved it. It tasted really refreshing and was just the right amount of sweetness to make him happy. My friend got the black sesame and its a classic. We really love how this place is just tucked in an unassuming part of Cap Hill, really felt like a hole in the wall even though this is a pretty popular spot. Really loved the touch of merangue on everyone's soft serve. Super kind and quick service, had to wait like less than a minute for our stuff. $6 soft serve is honestly a steal in Seattle so I'd consider it the perfect place to get some cheap treats to satiate your sweet treat cravings. Mmmm. read more
Meh. I had high hopes for this place -- who doesn't love the sound of black sesame, matcha, yuzu, hojicha soft serve?!? I was expecting the soft serve to be the actual flavors and not a vanilla based soft serve with syrup around to provide the flavoring. I feel like soft serve with the actual flavor already blended in is much, much more flavorful. The soft serve was creamy and good in its own, but just wanted more flavor than what was in the syrup. The items that are making this review only at 3 stars were the fruit/cream sando. My coworker and I each got a strawberry & cream sando cube and the strawberry had a very chemical flavor to it. He thought it tasted like bleach and I thought it tasted like glue. Either way, we couldn't finish it after they first taste and had to toss it. Service was great though. Just was hoping for a bit more and wasn't wow'd by the items we ordered. read more
Friendly and quick service. Ordered the black sesame soft serve, hojicha soft serve and the matcha cookie o e cream sandwich. Soft serve on its own was creamy but not too sweet. Both the black sesame and hojicha soft serves were delicious, with the hojicha being just a fraction better in my opinion. The tea flavor really shines through without being overpowering. Black sesame is good, subtle. Didn't really enjoy the cookie sandwich because it was hard to eat, the matcha cookie was a shortbread so it was really tough to eat but the matcha flavor was really strong. read more
4 years ago
A little hidden gem by Taku in Cap Hill! They have Japanese desserts such as matcha soft serve and cream sandwiches with fruit. It's a counter where you order, and there are some tables where you can stand to eat, but no seating. We got the strawberry cream sandwich and the mixed fruit cream sandwich, which were delicious but heavy on the cream. The fruit was also a bit big/unwieldy to eat as part of a sandwich but I guess that's the price you pay for a pretty cross section. We also shared the Baiten soft serve flight, which was a fun way to try different flavors! They give you a vanilla soft serve swirl and then little cups of flavoring to pour over top and try. The classic matcha and hoji flavors were our favorites, but the wasabi flavor stood out something unique and worth trying (at least once)! read more
These Japanese is sooo good! It's located in captitol hill! They have a small stand above tamari bar. The people are very polite and nice. The cookie sand doesn't melt fast however the soft serve melt pretty fast. The seattle sundae is mocha flavor which a cute space needle sugar cookie! If you like matcha, you should try their Matcha Azuki Sandwich!! It's very creamy and the texture is so good!!! read more
2 years ago
Went to check this place out for the first time because it's all over instagram lol and oh lord it did not disappoint us at all. Matter of facts my boyfriend order the flavor he had twice ©, l had matcha one ! Highly recommend 10/10. The girl who served us was very nice & polite tanks to her. If you see I hope you remember me but l'm sorry for the late review. Definitely go back again Very chill area at this kinda whether read more
3 years ago
Line was short surprisingly, could be due to the time? The service was perfect! The cashier was friendly and helpful with letting us know what we would like and what's also popular. They had a daily special as well! The soft-serve was made as soon as we ordered and followed by the matcha sandwich. The matcha sandwich was so chewy and creamy with the rich matcha flavor~ quick grab and go must check out if you happen to be in capital hill read more
I love the food at Tamari Bar but to find out they also have a connected dessert window right next door was a game changer. The black sesame soft serve wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of toppings (mochi being my favorite). It's pleasant to look at as well as taste, and it's also nut free (I am allergic to tree nuts). I also tried the tiramisu which was also yum and light to taste. The person at the window was kind in answering our questions, and the service was fast . I did come on a Sunday evening. I highly recommend trying this place out the next time your sweet tooth is kickin' read more
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500 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
Capitol Hill
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