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    Amai Tea & Cafe

    4.4 (481 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Maryann N.

    My favorite go to place for MATCHA EINSPANNER. They use ceremonial grade matcha and you can taste it. The topping is delicious. The quality and time and effort put into the drinks is there. The pastries are decent too. They are able to warm them. Theyre usually not busy when I come so they tend to make the drinks fast. There's some tables you can hang out and work too as there is also wifi. Not a ton of sitting room but very good vibes. Parking can be tight as there's only a tiny lot but near a dry cleaners, subway and a couple other shops.

    MANGO STICKY MATCHA
    Kreng K.

    I was in the area and was looking for a place to study/work. This popped up, looked at their menu, and got intrigued with their Mango Sticky Matcha and croissants. I got there close to 6pm and everyone was so nice. The lady that took my order was friendly and welcoming. I got their Mango Sticky Matcha. It was pretty interesting. Loved that it has a rich matcha flavor and mango sticky flavor didn't overpower the drink. If anything, it complimented well with the matcha. I love it and would absolutely order it again. Unfortunately, they didn't have any pastries left other than a couple bagels. I wanted to try their croissants but maybe next time when I'm in the area again. The place is super clean and organized. They have a wifi, an outlet, a couple tables for single or multiple customers as well as comfy couches. The restroom was also clean and smells great. Highly recommend this place. Not only was I able to complete so many tasks but was also able to just relax. Loved the vibe here!

    Doreen T.

    I found a new to me boba spot, and I'm already looking forward to coming back! One thing that immediately caught my attention was that they offer grass jelly as a topping, one of my favorites. I ordered their summer special, the HK Matcha Latte, made with matcha, milk, brown sugar, and of course grass jelly. It was smooth, refreshing, and the perfect drink for a warm day. My husband customized his own fruit-infused tea with lychee jelly and salted cold foam, and he really enjoyed his combination as well. The shop has a handful of small tables and seats, and we got to relax and enjoy our drinks. Keep in mind that the tables are on the smaller side. If you're planning to work or study there, you'll probably only have enough room for a laptop and not much else. Overall, it's a great addition to our boba rotation.

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    Beatrice V.

    I stopped by here today to get a couple drinks! Small parking lot out front. Pretty deep space inside, they have tables inside. They have soooo many delicious drinks on their menu, both espresso and matcha drinks. Lots of unique and fun flavors. They have pastries too but by the time I came in the afternoon there wasn't much left. I got the mango sticky rice matcha for my sister with the cream top, and I got the earl grey matcha for myself with almond milk. I stole a sip of her drink and it was incredible!! Not overly sweet either. My drink was great too, though the earl grey was subtle, I could hardly taste the flavor of it. But it was still a tasty and good quality matcha! Next time I'll get the mango for myself or try their peach matcha - sounds so good!!

    MANGO STICKY MATCHA,  BLUEBERRY MATCHA, GALAXY LEMONADE
    Megan T.

    just a side note the parking is very limited - I usually walk over after parking in the residential area closeby. Mango Sticky rice Matcha: this was so delicious, perfect amount of sweet to balance out the earthy matcha Blueberry matcha: in my opinion, very fruit-blueberry instead of artificial - so not as sweet as I was expecting. still good, but I preferred the mango one over this one. galaxy lemonade: my mom ordered this one, ahe just wanted something refreshing to drink since it was 3pm, but this was very.. tart. I think she'll look for the strawberry lemonade for next time - but it was a very pretty drink! I don't live in Torrance anymore but I'll return when I'm back in town :)

    TURON BANANA PRINCESS PEACH MATCHA
    Bailey A.

    Went here for a quick morning coffee! Banana coffee and peach matcha both made perfectly as half sweet. Would recommend. Big open space, seems like would be good for studying but might fill quick. Was plenty of seating this morning.

    Viet Coffee
    Toshi I.

    Needed a caffeine buzz and they had Viet Coffee, yum! An occasional treat since I can't have all that sodium but definitely worth trying. Also, I love this location at this strip mall. The place is larger and has a nice ambiance than it appears from the outside. Definitely check it out!

    Joshua L.

    If you're looking for Vietnamese style coffee with great flavor in the South Bay then look no further! I ordered two signature Vietnamese iced coffees and they were delicious ! Order came out pretty quick and the staff seemed friendly. Overall space itself is very nice and there is plenty of seating so you can lounge about and enjoy your beverage. Parking can be a bit challenging but I was able to find a spot next to the subway . Would recommend if you're in the area for sure !

    Mara S.

    LOVE AMAI!!!!!! I've been a few times over the last couple months. Such a great chill coffee shop to hangout. The matcha is amazing, and they have a lot of variations and specials for their drinks. There's a small parking lot out front, so just be mindful of that! Service was great, and they're pretty quick about it. This is a great coffee shop and I'll definitely be back more!

    VIETNAMESE COFFEE (Left) and TURON BANANA (Right)
    Evan M.

    Solid spot in Torrance with ample free parking in its strip mall. Their Vietnamese coffee is on par with Da Vien, which is a compliment! They also have a lot of non Vietnamese coffees in which their Banana Turón is a solid choice as well. They also sell non caffeine drinks (milk based) for the kiddos, and pastries as well.

    TURON BANANA
    Leani R.

    Came here for the first time, it was cute inside and small but very nice. Decided to try the banana latte, hands down very good. I actually loved it a lot. Barista was nice and I would definitely go back again.

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    Jessica L.

    I heard this spot has a nice selection of seasonal and classic items. Lots of customers on a weekend afternoon. Bad experience tho-The worker put too much ice in my "less ice" drink, Jasmine oat milk with coconut jelly. It felt like 40% ice, so I requested them to remove some of the ice cubes. When they did, they took the whole drink back, took off the plastic lid with the straw and put it ON THE COUNTER. Not even on top of a napkin, but the surface where many hands and cups and blenders touch everyday. And then they proceeded to put the same straw BACK into the drink. It would have been better if they'd told me to hold onto the cap/straw. That's pretty unhygienic. Small parking lot, designed for quick pick ups.

    VIETNAMESE COFFEE
    Joyce T.

    Cute little coffee shop in a random strip mall in Torrance. The vibe is airy, calm, and inviting with modern and clean furniture. A great place to work or study (but bring a laptop riser as the tables are quite low). I got the Vietnamese coffee lightly sweetened and it was delicious! Not as heavy as some others but still creamy and satisfying. The salt on the foam helps balance out the condensed milk nicely. The employees are kind and knowledgeable.

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    Their Vietnamese coffee with cocoa is just delicious. Amazing combination that left me wanting for more

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    MAI Coffee has so many different drinks, but it feels like things have gone down in quality since…read moreopening. Plenty of parking is available since the store is located in a big plaza. The shop itself is super busy with people doing work in laptops or just hanging out. There's always plenty of seating outside regardless. They were sold out of the barley popping boba on Friday and over the weekend. We've come by a few times and the matcha and hojicha drinks were watered down. This time I opted for the Pink Berry and Phoenix Oolong Milk Tea. The pink berry is depicted as a yogurt strawberry puree drink. I got a drink that was mostly a smoothie of ice with strawberry flavor. The consistency was more liquidy and lacked any yogurt creaminess. Phoenix oolong milk tea was more on the milk tasting side. The tea taste was definitely there, but the milk and tea didn't taste like it blended well together at all. I'm overall mixed about coming here since it is a hit or miss on if the drinks will be watered down or not. Staff is always busy filling orders and it does take some time to get the drinks. IIt's a nice space to work at and hopefully drinks will improve.

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    La Cha x The Bowl is a Korean tea shop in the South Bay that also serves lunch and dinner rice…read morebowls. La Cha x The Bowl currently has a second location in Hawthorne in addition to this flagship location in Torrance. The shop is known for its viral cracking chocolate shell boba cup. [Parking]: Easy parking within the plaza. [Atmosphere]: A very casual setup for this tea shop and customers can place their orders via one of two kiosks. One thing to note is that the tea shop plays fairly loud background music so it is hard to have a conversation unless you are sitting right next to the person you are talking to. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Strawberry Matcha W/ Milk Foam, Strawberry Taro Milk Tea, and Caramel Cheese Latte. Other featured items include Popcorn Chicken, Biscoff Shake, and Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. *** Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea (100% sweetness - $6.20): The drink was slightly too sweet for me, but the overall flavor was there. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (Charbroiled Chicken Teriyaki + comes with white rice, chopped lettuce, macaroni salad and grilled fresh pineapple - $13.90): The bowl was surprisingly better than I had expected. The bowl had a slice of grilled pineapple and decent macaroni salad. I was actually able to split the bowl into two smaller meal portions. It was certainly a lot better than the teriyaki bowl from Flame Broiler. *** A solid 3.5-star for the drink and rice bowl. I personally slightly prefer their rice bowl over their drinks and overall this is a nice neighborhood tea shop to grab a quick meal or get a-okay drinks as there aren't too many tea shop options in this part of Torrance (closer to the city of Carson).

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    I vaguely recall this place opening up before the pandemic so I'm really happy to see Kokoroll…read morestill going on strong. It's tough to find a boba shop that has stood the test of time in this area. They've expanded their menu beyond drinks. The last time I visited, they had açaí bowls as an available option. My tried and true order includes a sushi burrito w/salmon, ponzu, crab meat, green onions, cucumbers, etc. and a Lavender Earl Grey Milk Tea (75% sweetness). With how much I've requested in my sushi burrito in the past, I'm impressed at how well it holds together. Each time I'm in, I've seen either 1 or 2 people working. They seem to work well together and work through orders in a timely fashion. Ambiance wise, there are a couple of tables. But I've always seen it as more of a grab and go spot, or where you can just sip boba & chat for hours. If you're in the area for a quick snack, show this place some love!

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