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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!
2 years ago
Banana flavor is seasonal The ice cream is creamy and smooth The dressing and syrup is extremely sweet read more
5 years ago
When I heard this place was inside tamari bar, I thought wow, so nearby!!! The lady who helped us was very nice and attentive to take care of our first time here. She offered toppings as free samples. They didn't have sundaes available at the moment so we got the yuzu soft serve and 2 mixed fruit sandwiches. Yuzu soft serve - very creamy! Blast of yuzu flavoring Mixed fruit sandwich - a lot of cream filling!!! Fresh fruit おいしいかな read more
Their soft serves are really yummy, I recommend their yuzu and black sesame soft serves! The flavors were strong and creamy. I docked a star off because the strawberry sandwich was disappointing. There wasn't a burst of flavor in my mouth that I was hoping for, plus the strawberries were sour. Also, there aren't seats so you would need to stand and eat. read more
2 years ago
So good, will definitely be coming back. The strawberry sundae had a silky pudding and cinnamon sugar cookies that didn't get soggy. The strawberry syrupy was fresh and delicious. read more
3 years ago
Strawberry Sando was SO good. The cream was very refreshing and the strawberries so sweet. The perfect balance. Will definitely be coming back. read more
4 years ago
When I miss Japan, I go here to get my fix on some delicious Japanese food. It's my new favorite. read more
3 years ago
Soooooo delicious. We got the black sesame sundae and eel bento. Both were amazing. Their service was very quick, too. read more
Loved this place! Really satisfying on a hot day. The matcha deluxe sundae had red bean and some rice mochi as topping along with the other things it mentioned it came with, which was a pleasant surprise. I think next time I might ask for extra mochi as it went so well with the ice cream and other toppings. They had some standing tables for eating outside as well, although some seats and maybe an umbrella would be a nice addition. read more
3 years ago
Yuzu Sundae was very refreshing and has a light flavor and not overwhelmingly sweet. The lady lady that took our order was very sweet. They have a space or area that you could sit down and enjoy. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Delicious soft serve and a great patio place to sit!! It was so nice on a sunny summer day. Service was good and workers are nice too!! Lots of different desserts and selections. Highly recommend this place read more
Finally something different in Seattle, it may be 40 degrees out but we were craving something sweet and soft serve with a Japanese twist sounded enticing after our disappointing dinner elsewhere . Definitely get any of the deluxe cups as it comes with plenty of toppings and filings that itself is a meal . I also got one of the sandos and tiramisu cups , I may have went a little overboard here lol this place is an extensive from the restaurant next door which is on my next to try list . Soft serve was creamy and not too overwhelmingly sweet which I like . Highly recommend ! read more
If I could only enjoy one last dessert for the rest of my life, it might just be Baiten's soft serve. With unique flavors like Hojicha and Yuzu, you can't go wrong with these delicious Asian-inspired sundaes. Each soft serve comes with the creamiest, milky soft serve that's topped with beautiful syrups and a sesame cracker. They look and taste divine! read more
4 years ago
One of my favorite places for soft serve on cap hill! It is just a small stand right next to Tamari bar so their hours are pretty limited. It is definitely worth it if you can make their hours though! The yuzu soft serve is amazingly refreshing on a hot day and the black sesame is good as well. Vanilla is one of my favorite flavors and I just love their soft serve! I've had their floats and it reminds me of a ramune soda. Would 10/10 recommend! read more
4 years ago
Love this new Asian dessert place opened on the hill. The fruit sandwich is very yummy but sold out often. The black sesame ice cream is amazing and Chico ( my dog) approves read more
4 years ago
Probably the best soft serve I've ever had. We got the yuzu and the matcha. Both were great but my favorite was probably the yuzu. It was so good I had to pick up their yuzu soda and cheesecake (not picture). read more
A relatively new addition to the dessert scene in Capitol Hill, Baiten is an ice cream / dessert pop-up shop outside of Tamari Bar featuring fruit sandwiches, soft serve, and more! The soft serve flavors are Asian inspired flavors, such as black sesame, yuzu, matcha, hojicha, etc. I personally got the Yuzu as I was craving something citrus, and it was pretty good. For $5+tax, they give a loooot of ice cream, enough to share with another person. Like other reviews, I did wish it was purely yuzu flavor, not yuzu drizzle on vanilla soft serve, but the drizzle was tangy and definitely provided enough flavor for the soft serve without overpowering it. What was great is that there can be different embellishments (e.g., I have a toasted sesame cracker for the soft serve) probably depending on the day, so it was a nice small topping addition that comes with the soft serve. As there are so many other great flavors to check out, I will be down to check this place out again, maybe bring a friend or multiple, and try out the other parts of the menu! read more
4 years ago
The only thing bad I can say about this place is that it should be open longer. I originally came for the sando but got the tiramisu to try too. While both were good, the tiramisu was the star. It was a generous portion of complex flavors and a pleasant sweetness that wasn't cloying. The sando is good but the fruit distribution made it hard to eat. Basically the strawberry you see is all the strawberry you get. When you bite into it, the fruit slides around; what good bites I got were great. Clearly used high quality strawberries, as the simple sandwich made flaws impossible to hide. I'm eyeing the matcha tiramisu for next time. read more
I visited this cute joint in the middle of a weekday (around 1ish). There were still a variety of sandwiches there when I came and many people were getting soft serve in 40 degrees weather. That's how you know it's good! Being lactose intolerant, I knew that I had no options but I was willing to risk it for the crème sandwiches! I ordered the Matcha Azuki for myself and the Mixed Fruit for my husband. -The Matcha Azuki is highly recommended for anyone who loves a matcha (earthy and sweet) and red bean (chewy and sweet) combination. This was my favorite! -The Mixed Fruit is highly recommended for anyone who just loves eating fresh fruit chunks with whipped cream. Overall, I would risk my stomach issues to try the other sandwiches. This is the place for anyone who loves Asian flavored desserts. Parking is challenging, and the hours and sandwich supply are limited. Make sure to bring a friend or two and try everything! read more
4 years ago
Meh. Think it's overrated. Or I ordered the wrong things. My hojicha sando was hard, I guess I should've realized it was a frozen package. Even the ice cream itself was hard. I tried some of their soft serve which was good. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Baiten is a "just walk up" desert spot in Capitol Hill . They serve a variety of frozen deserts and have outdoor standing tables in a small patio area. They offer a unique variety of desserts. I got the back sesame soft serve and I was surprised to see the flavor was drizzled on the soft serve (I thought the ice cream itself would be black sesame). Regardless it was still delicious and not overly sweet. The cookie it came with was a bit on the better side, so I'd pass on that addition. read more
3 years ago
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So soo good!!! For only $5 I am shook. The creaminess from the iconic ice cream and the density of the match syrup is unmatched. Literally you can taste the little grains of match and with the syrup you can choose how much you want in each bit. I can see how it can be too much but I loved matcha so totally worth. Also the sesame cookie complemented it so well! read more
4 years ago
Amazing!! The matcha deluxe soft serve was sooo good! It's very creamy with lots of toppings and fillings. Next time I will share because it's so big. This bakery is attached to Tamari Bar. Will def be back!! read more
3 years ago
such a lovely treat in a cute little shop. the matcha deluxe sundae had a wide variety of matcha flavored toppings that were delectable; matcha meringue, pocky, jelly, custard, and so much more. this shop also sells seasonal soft serve, so be sure to ask. they also offer fruit sandos, which i'll have to try next time around! read more
4 years ago
Baiten was good quality soft serve, but not the most flavorful. The swirls were immaculate, but I didn't realize that the soft serve itself wasn't flavored (it's just milk) and the flavors come from the syrups that are put on top! Still a good experience, but would recommend sharing a soft serve with a friend :) I heard their parfaits are more interestingly flavored, because there are different things in it! read more
3 years ago
I came here for the black sesame ice cream, but much to my surprise they have HUGE strawberry daifuku mochi!!!! AND They now serve a FLIGHT of ice cream?!?! I'm so coming back to try that!! The staff is also super kind read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This place is really cute! It's a walk up counter with no seating but there are outdoor tables you can stand to eat at. We got the ice cream flight which was a large cup of lightly sweet vanilla soft serve and a sesame seed type wafer. It comes with 6 kinds of sauces that you pour onto the ice cream to try out different flavors! This way is nice because you get to try a lot of different flavors including some ones you might not usually go for, like wasabi, and you can try out different combinations. The matcha, hoji, and yuzu were my favorites! We also got the fruit sandwiches and while they were solid we thought the soft serve was the star of the show. The sandwiches were a bit too much cream for me, I think with more fruit it would have been more up my alley (the fruit you see if the fruit you get), but still fun to try! read more
4 years ago
Just adding onto the other reviews to say: yeah it's really good. The yuzu soft serve is perfectly tart and creamy like a creamsicle and the crouton rusk covered in nutty powder adds a satisfying crunch like an ice cream cone. If you're looking for weekend ideas in CapHill, try thrifting on Broadway then walking down to Pine for snacks from Baiten then iced coffee from Ghost Note. read more
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500 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
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