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    Amai Tea & Cafe

    4.4 (461 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Erick L.

    I got the banana matcha and it was just how I like my matchas. The matcha is of a good quality.

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    Phi D.

    Upon entering, the aura of the place is calm, peaceful, yet there's a level of comfort. I came here with my brother and his girlfriend and we immediately realize seating is a bit limited but we're able to manage a spot. Everything felt super clean and state of the art machines to making the drinks. We ordered the chamomile tea, coconut matcha cloud, Amai special coffee, and Vietnamese coffee. Chamomile Tea - 3.5/5 it's not bad but it did come from a tea bag so nothing special and was not made in house. Coconut Matcha Cloud - 5/5 was extremely refreshing and balanced so well with the matcha. It definitely was a waker upper. You definitely taste the coconut and a hint of matcha Amai special coffee - 4.5/5 was definitely a huge kicker but also extremely strong and bold. It does come with 2 espresso shots as is Vietnamese coffee - 5/5 definitely hit the right spot for me. One thing I found interesting and unique is that the do top of with their version of sea salt cream which balanced the drink from its boldness and sweetness

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    Vy D.

    That great feeling when you found a good coffee shop. Have drinks and croissants, perfect for breakfast and snacks time.

    Small coworking spot
    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.

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    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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    Carlo G.

    My friends and I had a great experience grabbing some drinks to-go from this coffee shop! Loved seeing all the different Asian-inspired items here. I had their Vietnamese House Coffee and it was good and strong. I liked the nutty espresso flavor and the drink was perfectly sweet for me. I also liked the light cream top. My friends got the coco coffee and the pandan matcha and they were good, but just okay to me. The interior is nice and clean with a good amount of tables and chairs. There's even WiFi and outlets making this a suitable place to get work done. There's also a bathroom and some parking in the plaza where the coffee shop is located at. I would definitely come back here!

    MANGO STICKY MATCHA
    Jennifer C.

    This is one of a few places to serve mango sticky rice matcha, a new popular drink trend. They combine ceremonial matcha with mango puree. I asked for almond milk substitute but would've liked coconut instead (not an option). Very tasty Parking may be challenging but worth the drive.

    Melissa H.

    Stopped by Amai and tried their signature milk tea with the black tea base. It was fragrant and really well-balanced. I went with 50% sweetness and it was perfect for me. The drink wasn't overly thick, so I'm pretty sure they use real milk instead of non‑dairy creamer. The boba was QQ with just the right amount of chewiness. Service was friendly and there is ample seating space inside.

    L - House Matcha (hot with oat milk & no sugar), R - Strawberry Matcha (iced only)
    Pam Y.

    Initially I was hesitant because "Amai" means "sweet" in Japanese but they were totally accommodating with the sugar levels. I got their House Matcha with oat milk & no sugar (it was really thick & rich with matcha) & my hubby got the Strawberry Matcha which he said was super delish. The staff was super friendly. I def want to return to try some more of their teas. The price was a bit steep but I feel it's reflective of the quality of matcha they're serving--from the Fukuoka region of Japan.

    Everything but the bagel croissant w cream cheese
    Sandy H.

    Checked out Amai on the way to work and love that they're open at 7 am. Theres plenty of parking since it's in a plaza. This place is spacious and has plenty of seating for those who want to work, study or hang out. The place has a cute and modern aesthetic. The employee working that morning was friendly and the service was nice compared to other local coffee shops. I ordered an iced Turon Banana which has espresso, milk, banana, banana chips. y You can pay additional for banana foam which I declined. The drink had a subtle taste of Turon so don't expect a strong banana flavor. I also ordered an everything but the bagel croissant with chunks of cream cheese on the inside. Another plus was that they were able to warm up my food. I asked where they got their pastries and was happy to hear that they got them from Nonna Mercato in Long Beach. Their menu is extensive and I noticed that not all their drinks had prices listed. Would be nice to know before ordering. Anyways, I'm looking forward to trying their other drinks in the future!

    more seats. vibey set up.
    Brandi F.

    I enjoy this cute cafe when I'm in the area for a matcha. I like the creativity of the menu and that they have seasonal options for their drinks offered. I've experienced kind and attentive service here as well. Nice amount of seating to socializing or enjoying your drink in store. Pricing may be expensive to some but in my option it's pretty on par with your average cup of matcha in los angeles-- about $8ish with a choice of regular milk. Only downside i've experienced is no pastries available a lot of the time when i come not sure how often they restock them. would recommend to a matcha gyal!

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    Ashley M.

    Amai, I'm pretty sure I mispronounced your name, don't take it personal. Stopped by 30mins before closing and upon walking in, the two ladies at the coffee bar only stared at me walking inside. Honestly, made me feel uncomfy. There was no greeting I was the one to ask the cashier how she doing lol I ordered the iced Amai signature latte .... Yikes. It was nothing that I was expecting. It was average at best. I did not think it was a good coffee at all. Had an underlying bitter taste to it. It was overly milky as well. The hot mocha was actually pretty good. I could see myself ordering that. It's a cute coffee shop. I think they need to work on their customer service. They have parking within the plaza. There's plenty of other coffee shops in Torrance that I would rather stop by than this one.

    MANGO STICKY MATCHA, HOUSE MATCHA
    Alexander T.

    Got a mango sticky rice Matcha and a house Matcha, and surprisingly wasn't a fan of the mango sticky rice one. I usually like fruity Matchas, but I actually enjoyed the house Matcha a lot more than the one I had ordered. It might be that the sweetness base for the mango sticky rice was lacking a bit.

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