Pon de ring, aka Japanese-style mochi doughnuts, are just one of the mouthwatering treats that can be found at Alimama. Try one of these chewy and perfectly sweetened doughnuts or opt for one of their cream puffs; especially the boba cream puff! They also have a large drink menu, which you may need to take advantage of with all of the snacking you are sure to do here.

Locations: 89A Bayard St

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For a delicious and Instagrammable dessert, Taiyaki NYC is sure to satisfy your expectations! Try their famous fish-shaped waffle cone filled with your favorite flavor of soft serve. The unicorn cone is adorable + they are now serving a delicious matcha hojicha swirl flavor.

Location: 119 Baxter St

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Get your fill of Asian and French inspired treats at Bibble & Sip. They have Japanese flavors infused throughout the menu, such as in the perfectly made matcha cream puffs. Don’t miss out on the milk tea cloud cake and adorable macarons! Try the Totoro ☂️ It’s as photogenic as it is delicious.

Locations: 
253 W 51st St
174 Hester St

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For some of the world’s best cream puffs, a trip to Beard Papa’s is a must. This Japanese-born bakery turned worldwide-franchise will make you feel as if you are eating at a café in Osaka with each bite. The black sesame, cookies and cream, and green tea cream puffs are must-tries, but you can’t go wrong with anything you pick.

Locations:
239 E 53rd St
2167 Broadway

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For a large selection of pastries and cakes, a visit to the unassuming Japanese bakery Takahachi should be top of your list. Some of their most popular menu items are the matcha crepes, strawberry shortcake, and cassis noir mousse cake. The amount of sugar in each treat is just right, leaving you feeling guilt-free after indulging.

Location: 25 Murray St

The wiggly bouncy Japanese cheesecakes that have taken social media by storm are available at Keki Modern Cakes. Not only do these look really cool, but they are seriously tasty. Some of the most popular flavors are the original, ube, and cookies n’ cream. Don’t miss out on their soft serve either. It isn’t called the “supreme milk ice cream” for nothing!

Locations:
79 Mott St
315 5th Ave

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The Dough Club has brought the ever-coveted Japanese mochi donuts (aka pon de ring) to New York. The taste is somewhere between a traditional doughnut gone rouge with mochi. Not to mention, these are almost as pretty to look at as they are to eat.

Location: 119 Baxter St

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If you’ve ever wondered where to get your hands on the jiggly fluffy soufflé pancakes that were formerly only available in Japan, you can order them at Flippers. These are a dessert-itarian cult favorite and can be ordered with a few different toppings. The strawberry custard or matcha pancakes are amazing but you’d be hard pressed to find something you won’t enjoy on the menu.

Location: 337 W Broadway

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Mochi desserts, while wildly popular in east Asia, are not all that easy to find in New York. Enter: Mochidoki. They have seemingly endless flavors of ice cream, wrapped delicately with the perfect proportion of mochi. Opt for their delicious traditional flavors or even one with an American twist such as the PB&J mochi.

Location: 176 Spring St

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