Hello, Yam! says goodbye

Photo by Steven 

Hello, Yam! has closed shop at 443 E. Ninth St. at Avenue A.

The business, which debuted in October 2023, specialized in desserts made with Japanese sweet potatoes. 

Moving forward, the owners said on Instagram that they'd be focusing on selling their goods at food festivals.

Openings: Hello, Yam! on 9th Street and Avenue A

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Hello, Yam! made its soft-opening debut on Friday at 443 E. Ninth St. at Avenue A...

The small shop with a few outdoor tables offers dessert options with Japanese sweet potatoes ... as well as parfaits and coffee drinks...

Hours: 1-9 p.m. during the week, until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed on Tuesdays.

You can follow Hello, Yam! on Instagram here.

Hello to Hello, Yam! on 9th Street

Coming soon signage is up for Hello, Yam! at 443 E. Ninth St. at Avenue A (H/T Steven!) ...

The shop will specialize in Japanese sweet potatoes... seen in some quarters as the best sweet potatoes.

The business takes over the space, adjacent to Village Creperie, from Anine Eyelash Extensions, which relocated to Bond Street.