Neighborhood: Japantown
$6.90 + $1.25 for oat milk
8-9mins
The store is inside the mall and the decor itself is very nice but there is a crowd from the mall and the mall seating itself isn’t the stores area so it can be clashing and overstimulating, especially on a busy day. But despite this the area allows for good seating and ability to enjoy your drink with a friend along with other bites.
The matcha itself is pretty bitter (obviously). It taste a bit watered down and no unique notes to the matcha. Pretty classic matcha drink. When it’s mixed up it’s pretty sweet and the sweetener compliments the matcha well. The oat milk isn’t overpowering and a great addition. I think this creamy matcha is the perfect matcha combo.
It leaves a dry finish but the matcha drink is smooth and one of the more creamier matcha’s of the bunch. There are no apparent clumps or lumps. As someone who values a creamy matcha, this is the best hands down.
The service is either self-serve or by someone taking your order. I opted for the self service. The options for the drink were tedious but necessary. The ability to customize your drink let’s you have the perfect matcha latte. I did a classic matcha with oat milk and no additives to keep it consistent. They have egg tarts that they sell if you want a quick bite with your drink. They also serve other non matcha drinks, boba, and ice cream. The matcha comes with a plastic sippy cup which lost some points on that since drinks are better with straws. The color is a dark vibrant green before mixing. It seems that the concentrate is made in bulk and not made authentically per drink. For the price, you get a lot of drink, so it’s bang for your buck. Despite all the cons, it is a drink that I think is worth the hassle. I would put it as #1, but because of the chaotic dynamic of the store, it got bumped to #2.