Delicious shaved ice and mochi ice cream. The hojicha was so rich and the thin mochi dough they put on top was just the right amount. The shaved ice is fluffy and the flavors are amazing! Pricey but great quality. read more

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Located inside a little Japanese shopping center food court. We came on a Sunday evening, and it wasn't busy! Service was quick. In another world had we not consumed 3 matcha lattes today already, we would've tried the matcha mochi ice cream. Instead, we got the hojicha mochi ice cream. It was still super yummy, the mochi was so stretchy and soft and the hojicha tea taste was strong! There were jellies and red bean at the bottom too which I wasn't expecting, so it was a pleasant surprise! Only downside is that it was super messy and difficult to eat. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - hojicha mochi ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here because a friend knew about it and said it was supposed to be like desserts in Japan. They look good and taste okay--not worth the price. We got the 2 shaved ice that were cute like animals and they were $18 each. The ice cream as the mouth and snout is cute but it's just ice cream and ice with some matcha flavor and fruit for the ears. I could make that at home! Service was curt and slow. Not much seating and the bar table was dirty. read more

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So yummy! I love Japanese desserts and this one is super good! I love watching them make the matcha and all their sweets are so yummy. The wait time was pretty long on the weekend and they give you a number while you wait near the take out area. Interestingly enough my anmitsu came out before the drinks did. We got the Hojicha and matcha cream foam latte and it's super rich and slightly sweet as a dessert. It also comes with jelly on the bottom as well! So I recommend grabbing a spoon for this even if it's a drink. I also ordered the anmitsu and the mango pudding. The anmitsu is so tasty and where it won't be like a cha a tea house craftsmanship it definitely savored my anmitsu cravings. They make this with vanilla ice cream and I would recommend adding the kuromitsu syrup on it for sure! The mango pudding reminds me of lady M and it's super tasty and rich in flavor. I definitely will be ordering the mochi ice cream next time I'm back to industry city! read more

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This mochi ice cream was a delightful experience. The mochi itself is super chewy and stretchy, at one point we could slurp it like a rice noodle which was so much fun. The ice cream itself is not overly sweet. The match flavor is excellent and the strawberry one is very classic. Love the red bean and jelly surprise at the bottom. The Japanese town area is definitely worth checking out, lots of places to sit and eat. Very cute place to come do some shopping. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Strawberry and matcha - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I wanted to like their desserts and drinks so badly, but I fear it looks better than it tastes. The hot Hojicha Latte was not made properly either. The worker was whisking in circular motions and put 1-2 cups of hot water. A Hojicha latte should be 95% milk. There should only be a teaspoon of hot water mixed in with the powder and whisked in a zig-zag motion. Therefore, the drink tasted really bad unfortunately. The mochi ice cream was good, but the cup is so small that the ice cream drips all over the edges of the cup. The same applies to the shaved ice. It literally fell to the side after a few spoonfuls in. Also, they use a plain block of ice to shave and they should use a milk ice instead so it's creamier and more authentic. I have no positive comments about the drinks sadly. It was all cream and jelly. And the cream was so bitter. I am giving 3 stars because everything visually is pretty and the service is great. The staff are very kind, but I don't see myself ever buying anything from here again. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Japan Village in Brooklyn is my favorite spot to hang out on weekends, and I stop by Yamada Stand for sweet treats every single time :))) I've tried their mochi ice cream, kakigori and the latest monaka mont blanc and EVERYTHING HITS. My bar for matcha/hojicha desserts is very high, but they won my heart with the authenticity and richness of tea flavors. ＊Monaka Mont Blanc (NEW!!) $8 Seasonal item. Chestnut dessert is the perfect wintery sweet treat imo. Sandwiched between two crispy wafers, monaka is beuatifully layered with azuki bean paste, whipped cream, and sweetened chestnut purée. It was so amazing to witness how they pipe the fresh chestnut purée into distinctive threads. I love japanese style mont blanc because it is lighter and not too sweet. ＊Hojicha Mochi Ice Cream $8 ＊Mango Mochi Ice Cream $8 First, the size of their ice cream scoop is unbelievably huge. They precisely weight every scoop and gently wrap it with mochi dough. The mochi part is very chewy and stretchy (look at the mochi pull!!). The most delightful part is that they add tea jelly and red bean paste on the bottom. I've tried matcha, hojicha and mango so far, and hojicha ice cream is my absolute favorite. read more

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This little food stand is located on the second floor of Japan Village which I didnt know even existed. They have shaved ice, mochi ice cream, and some seasonal japanese drinks and strawberry milk. We ordered the Inu Kakigori which is shaved ice packed to look like a puppy. You actually get to see the staff work on the creation so that was pretty neat. The bowl can easily feed two people and was packed with red bean and jelly on the inside. There are also tables and seats set up between the stores so you dont need to walk around carrying your food. Will definitely come back and try their other desserts. Be sure to check on their hours because when we went they were not open everyday of the week and they close pretty early on the days when they are open. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Inu Kakigori - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

On way out to head home stopped for a treat. Matcha ice cream and strawberry swirl ice cream. Matcha was a bit strong n bitter. But neat place. Friendly service. read more

I love hojicha everything so this place is right up my alley. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there was no line at all. I ordered a hojicha and strawberry shaved ice, a hojicha mochi ice cream, and a hojicha latte with oat milk. The tea flavor in the ,hojicha shaved ice was strong but not intense. The syrup was just perfect and not too sweet. We opted to add a hojicha ice cream which was an additional $3. The strawberry shaved ice , which was said to their most popular item on their menu, was for my kids so I only had a small bite just to taste it and found it a little too sweet for my liking. The mochi ice cream was creamy yet with a decent amount of tea flavor so it didn't feel too heavy. The mochi wrap was thin with a good springy and chewy texture. There were also some tea jelly at the bottom which was a surprise in a good way. The only complain is I wish it came with a larger container as it was hard to scoop the ice cream with the mochi and it got really messy. The hojicha latte was just ok. It was just tea and milk and lacked a little bit of sweetness. Overall, we enjoyed our desserts especially on a hot summer day. The price point for most of the items were fair except I feel the shaved ice was a little expensive considering the size wasn't that big. But I would still come back if we are in the area again. read more

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Ever since they opened up the second floor of the Japan Village area, I've been coming to this little shop for dessert after my meals. In particular for the Anmitsu, which is essentially an assortment of different Japanese ingredients such as red beans, tea jelly, mochi balls, ice cream, rice crackers, and a few other little tidbits. Similarly speaking, it's kind of close to the construction of filipino Halo-Halo. The blend of sweet, savory, salty, and bitter from so many different components bounce off each other so well, and just makes you want to dig into the next bite because each one is a little different and customizable based off how you want it to be. I find it to be such a fun looking, tasty dessert that's not at all too heavy after you had a hefty meal in Industry City. Heck, my sister got this dish in Japan a few times and said that the rendition they make HERE is tastier. While the Anmitsu is my mainstay, I've also had the Kakigori a few times and it is also pretty spot on in terms of execution. The shaved ice they make is melt in your mouth tender, like snow, and the syrups they use are soaked throughout THE ENTIRE dish, so that every bite is filled with flavor. A lot of the times this is not the case with a lot of places here which basically only soak the top part of their shaved in syrup for aesthetic purposes and leave the bottom to just be a mound of flavorless NOTHING lol. The condensed milk they add alongside it is also a great touch that adds a bit of creaminess to it as well as another layer of sweetness to the dish. Overall, just as enjoyable as the Anmitsu, and may be preferable if you're someone who has an issue with multiple textures and flavors interacting in one bowl. Between the ambience of the area surrounding it, the quaint service, and the genuinely authentic and super tasty sweets, this is a must stop if you're around Industry City! read more

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I had to try the mochi ice cream when I saw it, and I'm so glad I did. The mochi was spot on, perfectly chewy and stretchy. The ice cream itself could use a little work though. The matcha flavor was a bit icy and not as creamy as I was hoping for, and the mango was super light, I wish the mango flavor came through more. That said, I loved the red bean and jelly at the bottom, such a fun surprise and really tasty! read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Matcha and Mango - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I recently stopped by to try out their serve soft serve ice cream inside Japan Village on the first floor. I got the matcha ($5.52) and milk flavor soft serve ($5.52). The matcha soft serve has a more bitter taste and the milk tastes sweeter and creamier. I would like to try their mochi ice cream when I come back again. They also have these adorable fruity animal shaped shaved ice and drinks as well. read more

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Yamada is located at the upper level of Japan Village and conveniently within walking distance from the 36 St subway station. The weather was in the high 70s today. My good friend Cynthia Z. and I decided to try Yamada. The ambiance was perfect for our dessert date. The cashier told us their rock ice came from Ishikawa. We were fascinated. Animal KAKIGORI *sharing is caring* KUMA + Mango Ice Cream + Milk Syrup + Mango Syrup + Peach + Orange Mmm, after my first bite of the kakigori. I am in heaven. One word: Scrumptious Note: They only accept credit cards! Bookmark this spot to try! read more

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Loved their mochi ice cream!! Tried mostly all the mochi ice cream flavor there accept hojicha .. gonna try that next time read more

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The Japanese Bites Stand Yamada in the Brooklyn Industry City Complex was really cool. The Hojicha Latte and Fat Witch Chocolate Sundae were delicious. If you're in Brooklyn and near the Industry Complex it's a very nice place and the snacks were great. Totally recommended. read more

Yamada's massive mochi ice creams caught my attention a while back, but I only had the chance to try this place a few weeks ago. It's located on the second floor of Japan Village on the opposite end of Daiso. After looking at their menu, it was really hard to make a decision. I love kakigori (Jap-style shaved ice), so it was a hard tie between that and the mochi ice cream. But because I'm trying to save money these days, I went with the cheaper option: the mochi ice cream. The flavor options were mango, hojicha, strawberry, and matcha. I secretly wanted hojicha but I knew my husband preferred matcha so that's what I got. Also, get your tissues ready 'cause it can get surprisingly messy! We sat down on a bench on the 2nd floor to dig in. The mochi dough was certified very stretchy; it was sooo satisfying to eat it. Though it wasn't advertised on the menu, there was red bean and grass jelly at the very bottom! I loved that surprise addition; we found it at the right moment, just as we were starting to get tired of the mochi ice cream. I'd probably come back next to try the kakigoris, though their drinks were tempting too. I mean yuzu shiso is a first! read more

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I have been wanting to come here for a while since I love shaved ice. However was a bit disappointed by the dog shaped kakigori. I would recommend not getting the animal shaped ones, as those are probably more so just for the looks. The top portion of the shaved ice had no taste at all. We had to ask the lady to add extra syrup onto the shaved ice. I think the original kakigori probably taste better anyways because they can drench it in sauce without worrying about ruining the look of the animal shape. The mochi ice cream was delicious! I got the hojicha flavor and I loved the smoky taste of it. The mochi itself is not too thick but it does wrap all the way to the bottom, so it is bigger than it seems. It is all a little pricey for what it is. I'd probably only come back for the mochi ice cream. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Mango kakigori with peach - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here with a coworker on a Friday afternoon during our lunch break and obviously, Friday = FRiYAY so I opted to get the hochicha mochi to sweeten the deal. Worth the $? Oh, you bet! That mochi ice cream was huge! It was the perfect ending to the workweek with it being creamy, flavorful & not super sweet. Thanks for the treat! read more

Came here when visiting Japan Village. I got a mango kakigori which is a Japanese shaved ice dessert. It was delicious and it was a big portion, but I do think there was a bit too much cream in it and I feel it was very expensive for what it was. There were many other menu options, so I'd love to try them the next time I come back to Industry City! read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Mango Kakigori - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the worst matcha lattes I've ever had. I paid $6 for a small cup of iced milk with barely any matcha. Please update your recipe!

I love matcha, but I'm an absolute sucker for hōjicha. If it was just me, I would've gone for their Hojicha Mochi Ice Cream, but since I was with my sister, I went with their Matcha. * Matcha Mochi Ice Cream $8.00 DO NOT SHARE! I REPEAT, DO NOT SHARE! I took one bite and immediately regretted sharing a cup with my sister. It was just that good. Their Mochi Ice Cream comes in four flavors--mango, strawberry, hojicha, and matcha--and, is described as "ice cream wrapped with mochi dough." Of course, their description fails to mention how creamy, smooth, and full-bodied their matcha is, or how soft, chewy, and stretchy their mochi is, not to mention that there's sweet red bean and kanten jelly hidden underneath all that matcha-mochi goodness. 10000% recommend! I can't wait to come back and try their Hojicha! read more

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Came across this new Japanese dessert on the second floor of Japan Village at Industry City. When you walk out of Daiso it is on the right. Friendly staff. Ordered the matcha fluffy kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) for $12 and shared it with a friend. The matcha syrup was pretty distributed over the shaved ice so each bite had matcha flavor. There was also matcha flavored cream on top. There were also pie snacks for tasting (red bean butter, sweet potato, and matcha). FYI - They don't accept cash. read more

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I haven't had matcha ice cream this good since I was in Japan last fall. I highly recommend the mochi ice cream! read more

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A new dessert place from Japan. I always welcome a new kakigori place into the city. It's a corner stand on the 2nd floor of Japan Village. Staff are friendly, and they even have samples of their pies. Ended up splitting a hojicha kakigori. The hojicha has a nice taste, but it was overly sweet for me. If they distributed the syrup a bit better, it might have been fine since there were areas that just had ice. The hojicha cream on top was nice and soft. Not very sweetened, so it paired nicely with the syrup. The ice itself is so soft and melts instantly. They give you quite a bit too. There aren't too many tables so be prepared to hunch over to eat your dessert over another chair. One of the better shaved iced places in NYC. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Hojicha Kakigori - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came to grab some hot drinks because of the cold weather. Got 2 latte but sadly i wasn't happy with it. Could not taste the Hojicha and there was no milk (which is weird cause I got the latte). Won't be getting the drinks here again. read more

The quality here surpasses most other places nearby. The setting couldn't be improved. The personnel performed wonderfully! Their plates provide excellent value. Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA represents the perfect small restaurant concept. read more

You can find Yamada on the second floor of Japan Village within Industry City. They serve a variety of eats, but we opted to get kokigori. This fluffy, delicious japanese style shave ice is one of my faves. So light, airy and addictive. We ordered the mango and strawberry with hojicha --- maaaannn, just wish I ordered my own. read more

In terms of presentation, their desserts were on point. The green tea tiramisu was easily their best tasting item. It had a nice aroma and wasn't overly sweet. The mont blanc desert had a nice chestnut flavor, but I found the red bean filling overpowered any chestnut flavor it had. Overall, nice place. read more

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Was aware of this spot and always looked forward to getting something from here. Ordered their Matcha Latte but turned to be literally just ICED WATER. Do not try at all. Not worth. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Matcha Latter - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Expensive... but the matcha desserts actually tasted like matcha. It's something worth trying if you're craving matcha instead of ice cream that's 95% cream and 5% matcha powder. read more

Another fun spot, Industry City, what many might also know as Japan Village, which is a collection of stores themed around a Japanese experience. One such store is Yamada Japanese Bites Stand which sells what appears as shaved iced. The proper name fir that shaved ice is Kakigori. It comes in several flavors and it might seem a little pricey but the experience is worth it. I always say if you want quality you have to pay for it. And here you pay for the quality, it's worth it. As the story goes the ice used in the Kakigori is imported directly from Japan. So you are ingesting a genuine piece of Japan. Industry City is one of my favorite spots in NYC. It's a good concentration of foods, shopping and some open spaces to enjoy the eats. I like it. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Ordered 3 Kakigori - Macha, Strawberry and I believe Mango.. all tasty. - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Perfect shaved ice every time! Strawberry is my go to. Find it on the second floor behind daiso, there are seats in the shared space. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was at Daiso on the second floor of Japan and passed by this new dessert stand. They just opened yesterday so not many people know about the place. They sell various Japanese desserts like sweet bean paste butter pies, kakigori, ice cream, and drinks. They also sell hot dashi soup and cold udon which is quite interesting since I do not see that often. Unfortunately, I was not hungry but wanted to try it (yes, such problems that I have). They had samples of the sweet bean paste pie which they sell boxes of as well. I got to try the anko (red bean) butter pie, the sweet potato pie, and the matcha pie. I liked the matcha pie the best but I do love matcha. I ordered the matcha pie with whipped cream. They also dust it with matcha powder as well. They give you a good portion of it so it's totally shareable. There must have been four pies in the cup and they were warm. The staff were very sweet (of course) and friendly that I would definitely come back. I want to try the kakigori and dashi next time! I'll remember to come hungry! read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place if you are looking some sort of different deserts yummy and rich taste would definitely recommend.

Tasty, unique, and cute. Lady working there was very nice. Didn't take long to receive my order. Their shaved icd is the best thing on the menu. It's so soft it doesn't even feel icy. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Decent desert, the ice cream was good and the matcha anko pie was good. This is coming from someone who doesn't care much for matcha. I thought the desert was reasonably priced and I didn't wait long for it. read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Matcha Pie cup - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Their logo is so sleek. We got the anmitsu and that was delicious. I just wish the matcha ice cream wasn't melting so fast because it was like drinking soup and we were eating pretty fast. The vanilla ice cream was just right. They were relatively fast at giving us our order. Seating area is just the general area of the loft so it's an order and take out. Hence, the name! I would give it a 4.5/5 read more

Japanese Bite Stand YAMADA - Anmitsu - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

For $18, I was really expecting something spectacular, but absolutely not worth a manhattan meal price. Got the matcha ice and it was good for real, but just not worth it. read more

Yamada is absolutely incredible. The Red Bean Anko Butter Pie Cup (with ice cream, especially) has become my absolute favorite dessert. I cannot recommend it enough. Service is pretty quick even when it's busy, as well. Very new place, so definitely get there and support it! read more