On Sunday May 22, head uptown for a delicious assortment of Asian-inspired desserts that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Exceed your average sugar intake at this epic dessert fest with tasty vendors like Oh Dango, Catmint Wheel Cake, The Boiis Co., and more!
Sink your teeth into fluffy imagawayaki—think of a stuffed pancake filled with sweet bean paste—or try Dango, a street food native to Japan that consists of skewered dumpling balls made from rice flour, drenched in a special soy sauce and sweet syrup.
Still hungry? Get amped up on caffeine with tons of delicious Matcha-flavored treats!
And if you get maxed out on sweets you can still enjoy mouthwatering savory bites like takoyaki, karaage, ramen, and gyoza.
Helmed by Okayama-born entrepreneur Dragon Yamamoto, Japan Fes. is of of New York’s largest Japanese food fests. And though the event is spotlighting desserts, there will be plenty of non-food vendors to shop from. Explore vintage Japanese records, movie brochures, books and more.
Can’t make it this month to dessert fest? Don’t worry! Japan Fes. has tons of epic events scheduled through October. You can also experience Japan Fes. from home with their own delivery platform, Umami Square, available for nationwide shipping.
Find out more details on their Instagram or website.
When: Sunday, May 22nd from 10am to 6pm
Where: Upper West Side (Broadway 73-74st)