Matcha Man Ice Cream & Taiyaki
Ice cream shop · Georgetown
6014 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Highlights
Matcha soft serve & taiyaki w/ sweet fillings & unique flavors
Matcha soft serve & taiyaki w/ sweet fillings & unique flavors
"Matcha Man used to be a pop-up, and while it sure was fun chasing them around the Puget Sound, it's even better to know that we can stop in their Georgetown shop anytime (well, during opening hours at least) for a freshly-griddled taiyaki with excellent matcha soft serve dispensed inside. The green tea ice cream is clearly the standout, but we'd use their cereal milk flavor in our morning Corn Flakes every day if we could." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"We love this manga-themed dessert joint all year-long for its cascading peaks of soft serve in crispy cones—but it’s a required visit during flip-flop weather. The matcha-ube swirl is an unbeatable combo, but don’t forget the vegan dole whip and mango taiyaki, with tang that instantly cools you by five degrees." - gabe guarente, kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"After years operating as a pop-up, taiyaki and matcha soft serve specialist Matcha Man set up shop in Georgetown in 2021, where it quickly became a neighborhood fixture. The fish-shaped waffles filled with ice cream flavors like ube, Thai tea, matcha, and black sesame are still on offer — and are as Instagrammable (and wonderful) as ever." - Sophie Grossman
"We love this manga-themed dessert joint all year long for its cascading peaks of soft serve in crispy cones—but a visit is vital, especially during flip-flop weather. The matcha-ube swirl is an unbeatable combo, but don’t skip the vegan dole whip and mango taiyaki, with tang that instantly cools you by five degrees. The shop has fun artwork, including white tiles behind the counter that look like fish scales, making a long line more tolerable. There's also a small, but comfortable seating area with a plush leather couch that's easy to sink into. But the best move is to grab a cone or one of their refreshing iced matcha lattes to-go and take a leisurely stroll around Georgetown. Food Rundown Taiyaki Cone It's hard to go wrong with any combo, particularly ube and matcha, two rich flavors that go together like high school sweethearts. And the griddled fish-shaped cone is no third wheel—it's sturdy, but light. photo credit: Nate Watters Matcha Latte These drinks made with ceremonial grade matcha are smooth and complement the sweetness of the ice cream nicely. photo credit: Nate Watters" - Gabe Guarente
"Matcha Man used to be a pop-up, and while it sure was fun chasing them around the Puget Sound, it's even better to know that we can stop in their Georgetown shop anytime (well, during opening hours at least) for a freshly-griddled taiyaki with excellent matcha soft serve dispensed inside. The green tea ice cream is clearly the standout, but we'd use their cereal milk flavor in our morning Cornflakes every day if we could." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
