Aoko Matcha - West Village

On our list of the best dessert spots in New York.

A matcha specialist on Bleecker Street from first-time restaurateur Isabella Pang, who spent five years in hospitality marketing before opening it in August 2025. The gelato comes in five graded intensities, from a mild level one up to a ceremonial-grade level five, served as a single scoop or a flight of all five. Beyond the gelato there's matcha and hojicha soft serve, black sesame lattes, and matcha versions of tiramisu and mille crepe cake.