Ahlennah B.

We have been here more than once now and ordered the Amai Special latte every time. The first time, it was slightly too sweet for me, so I ordered half the brown sugar the second time and that was perfect. I'll be doing that from now on. This shop is small, has a large communal table inside as well as a couple of pairs of chairs outside. If they would put an umbrella out there for the sun/heat, it would be a really nice little corner spot to hang out in this plaza. They always have nice music playing and a clean restroom on hand. They people here really seem to care about their drinks and have been friendly and kind every time we've been here. There is a small parking lot for the entire plaza, which is feast or famine for spots depending on what time of day you're here. We've come when it's super busy and still found a spot quickly. It's a one way loop thru the parking lot and all of the spaces are angled. Lots of great stuff in this plaza, so grab a coffee from Amai and check out the pananderia and other businesses while you're at it.

Annie W.

Was really excited to hear that a cute café like Amai was opening near me. We went on a Thursday afternoon and there was a short line. Their menu is incredibly innovative and has a lot of unique flavors, so it was super hard choosing just one. I wanted to try the mango matcha, too and the banana flavors also sounded good. We ended up ordering the Vietnamese coffee and the double matcha. The Vietnamese coffee was good, strong and not too sweet. However, my double matcha was very milky and tasted watered down. Despite it being the strongest matcha on the menu (supposedly), there was no matcha taste at all and it tasted more like just oat milk. The matcha cream on top was tasty and strong but not enough to balance out the milkiness of the matcha latte underneath. I was pretty disappointed, but hopefully it was just a one off. I hope I can come back and try some of the other flavors, and see if the matcha is redeemed. The space itself is super cute with wooden tables and a record player and plants in the corner. There are also chairs and tables outside, and it's located in a plaza with plenty of parking. A pretty convenient and cozy space - I'd opt for the coffee instead of matcha here or skip the double matcha and try a fruit matcha instead.

Taylor B.

Stopped here before heading to the zoo with my daughter and so glad we did! The baristas were so sweet and friendly with my daughter and I! They are so intentional about design and taste! It is a small shop but has a perfect table for getting work done if you come early. Some outdoor seating as well. Excited to try the matcha next time but the barista recommended the turon latte and it was delicious.

Bianka G.

Located in a small shopping center with some parking but extra parking next door in the Vons lot. Great variety of coffee and matcha drinks. With a specialty Asian inspired drink section and seasonal specials. They all looked really tasty and creative. Went with the following... Specialty Asian Inspired coffee drinks: Vietnamese House Coffee- Coffee, condensed milk, salted foam, and cacao powder Turon Banana- Espresso, milk, banana, banana foam, and banana chips The Vietnamese hose coffee was strong and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of condensed milk , now add a salty component with the foam and... perfect! I love all things banana and the TURON LATTE WAS SO YUMMY. Great espresso and lots of banana. Loved it! I don't think you can go wrong with any beverage here.

Sheeny N.

Saw people hyping up this place on Tik Tok and let's just say... don't trust everything you see on the internet! Came in on a Saturday afternoon & there was no wait! My boyfriend and I ordered the Matcha Einspanner (his with oat milk and mine with regular milk). I was profoundly disappointed... the matcha was lacking in flavor and grainy. All I really tasted was milk.... the cream top had a good amount of sweetness to it, but it's not enough to save the rest of the drink. I wish the matcha was stronger and was whisked better. Surprisingly, my boyfriend's oat milk matcha einspanner tasted stronger in matcha notes than mine, but still wasn't impressive... inconsistency in drinks is an issue that needs to be solved. Ample parking available as there is a free lot within the plaza. Interior is clean with limited tables and very small space.

Cindy M.

We were excited to try this place. We looked the evening before coming for the hours. Yelp and Google state that they open at 7 am, but DoorDash said they take orders at 8 am. We figured Google is usually accurate, and 2 out of 3 places saying 7 am would probably mean they open then. We rationalized perhaps they didn't want DoorDash overwhelming them with orders in the morning so they opened orders at 8 am, who knows. We got to Amai at nearly 7:30 am and it was dark, closed. So disappointing, please update your hours, so we don't have to waste a trip. Parking lot was small; we only found parking probably because Amai isn't open and it's early. Hopefully I can update this review once I actually try their drinks, as I was really looking forward to the Turon banana coffee.

Angela G.

Wow!! New favorite spot or what?! I wish the parking lot was better... it's one of those one way in, one way out situations and extremely small. We parked around the back just on the street and walked over. There is a Vons lot next door but not sure if there is any security monitoring, so park at your own risk! The line was basically out the door. The inside is very small, few tables and seating inside and hard to wait inside for your drink. Best to wait outside since they keep the door open and will call your name anyway. Thought it was just all Japanese inspired but upon looking at the menu, there are lots of Filipino inspired drinks like Ube, Turon, and Pandan flavors!! Such a nice treat and love seeing more Turon and Pandan on the menu since it's almost always just Ube. Ordered an Amai Signature which was a bit on the sweeter side but we also got the Turon Banana Latte with banana foam and it was fantastic. Perfect sweetness and tastes like the Filipino dessert. Staff were a bit quiet and not super chatty but sometimes I like that, just get my drink and go lol. Overall a fantastic cafe and looking forward to coming back. Worth struggling to park for lol! IG: @ammysalamii

Courtny D.

Mango sticky rice drinks are all the craze on social media right now, so I had to try it myself! On a weekday afternoon, I was greeted and got my order taken promptly. The cafe is very sleek and modern, with a cute vinyl player and plants for decor and a single table for seating. I absolutely love the menu items- you can tell this is a Filipino cafe as not only does it have ube items (ube cruffin - how cute!), it also has pandan and turon- flavored drinks?! The Filipino yam Ube is getting all the craze right now, but pandan and turon- is rare to see, so I was very happy to see this on the menu! I got the mango sticky matcha and the ube cruffin - both were so delicious! The mango sticky matcha really did taste like mango sticky rice (minus the rice part - I'll hopefully find a cafe that includes sticky rice in the drink one day), and the cruffin was so flaky and had a luxurious ube cream inside. I will definitely come back to try the pandan matcha and the turon banana coffee!

Louise D.

The vibe and aesthetic of this place ! It's a small space, but it's such a nice spot to chill and sit for a bit. Service was also fast and staff were friendly! I've been here twice and tried a few different drinks: Turon Latte - The turon flavor was a little muted, but I actually appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. Mango Sticky Matcha - Loved this one! Amai Signature - My favorite so far. It was perfectly made and, again, not too sweet -- which I really appreciate. Blueberry Matcha- My fiancé loved this drink! The blueberry mixed perfectly with the matcha. Highly recommend! It's one of the few spots in the area that consistently serves good drinks.

Tyler S.

Tucked into Glendale, Amai is a cozy little gem that delivers big on flavor. I ordered the House Matcha Latte with oat milk (hot) -- smooth, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. Small space, warm ambience, and quick, efficient service. A solid go-to when you're craving quality coffee, matcha, or tea without the fuss. Quietly elite.

Karlo C.

I tried this spot because I kept seeing it all over my social media, and a couple of homies I know have some ownership in it. I figured I'd come through and show some love. To be honest, I had high expectations. I ordered the Banana Matcha Latte and the Turon Latte. Both drinks were good, but not great. I had read in other reviews that the drinks tend to be a little too milky. I was hoping I wouldn't agree, but unfortunately I do. I stirred them, which helped a bit, but it didn't completely fix it. The Banana Matcha Latte looked amazing -- visually a 10 out of 10. Taste-wise, I'd give it about a 6.5 out of 10. The Turon Latte is where I felt the most let down. It seemed rushed and not fully thought through. It's missing something. The banana flavor could've been stronger, and the banana chips felt more like a shortcut than a real execution of the concept. As a Filipino, that one was disappointing. If you've ever had real turon, you know it has that smokiness and that brown sugar caramelized finish. This drink was missing that depth. It also could've used a stronger coffee presence overall. I think this one needs to go back to the drawing board. One thing that was really good, though, was the ube cinnamon bun. That was genuinely delicious. I believe they only serve it on Sundays. Now onto the service. I'm not trying to be negative -- just honest. The service could be friendlier. When you walk up to the bar and are face-to-face with the staff, you'd expect at least a warm greeting. Instead, it felt a little standoffish. Not rude -- just not inviting. For a newer business in this location, you'd think there would be a little more energy and hospitality. On top of that, details matter. Seeing dirt under a barista's fingernails or chipped nail polish can be off-putting as a customer. Presentation goes both ways -- not just for the drinks. As for the ambiance, it's a cool space. Small, simple, clean, and aesthetically on point. Very minimal and definitely Instagram-worthy, drinks included. I don't remember if there was music playing, but the vibe overall visually is there. Would I recommend it? Probably not strongly -- but I'd still say try it for yourself. It makes for a solid Instagram post. Would I come back? Maybe if I'm in the area. I'd probably try something different next time.

Monica T.

I've always wanted to try Amai, but the other locations are pretty far so I never got the chance, so i'm glad they opened a location in Glendale! Went in and the inside was really cute! I ordered their seasonal matcha pandan, half sweet, and it was really good. A lot of places make pandan drinks overly sweet, but this one was perfectly balanced while still letting both the pandan and matcha flavors come through. The cashier, Miller, was also really friendly and helpful. Since it was my first time, he gave great recommendations and honest opinions on the drinks, which I really appreciated. Seating inside is limited however, so it's more of an order to go kind of cafe, but they do have their own parking lot, which is a plus. I'd definitely come back to try their other signature drinks!

Katrin M.

Filipino owned Asian Inspired Cafe! I love how this place offer some Filipino drinks like panda matcha, turon banana and Ube coffee There's not much Asian cafes in Glendale so I'm happy there's one open up! The service is amazing everyone's friendly. The drinks come out really fast . Ambiance is cozy, some seating inside and outside. This place can get packed. Already recommended this place to my friends. I'm obsessed with Pandan matcha and Turon banana. I will comeback to try their other lattes.