Absolutely unreal. If you're a match lover, you HAVE to stop here. The line moves quickly so don't be intimidated by that. I got the strawberry matcha and my dining companion got the scarlet tea. Both were very good. The matcha is hands down the richest, highest quality matcha I've ever had. read more

DAMO - Iced Scarlet tea and Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went here on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty busy, but the drinks were made so fast! There were many people eating, drinking, and studying. It's a diverse environment. The menu is simple yet extensive and unique. I tried the matcha einspanner with oatmilk and it was delicious! It is an iced matcha latte with some sweet cream foam added on top and a dash of matcha powder on the foam. The matcha was strong in taste (but not bitter), but the drink was also sweet enough and enjoyable. My friend tried the strawberry matcha einspanner and she really enjoyed it. She said the strawberry puree added sweetness to the beverage. Their coffee smells delicious and strong, but I did not get to try it. I would like to go back to try a few more drinks and pastries. Average cost of a drink here range from $7-9 (this all depends on additions and substituions). The cafe is located in a plaza with parking, but fills up quickly! Street parking is harder to find. read more

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This is one of my favorite cafes in Koreatown. It's always clean, there's a few tables to sit at, and their drinks are delicious. I like how many traditional Korean options they have, whether it's the tea ceremony or the little snacks. The Hojicha Einspanner is my favorite here, and even if I want to try something new, I always end up getting this. It's just the right amount of cream and tea, and it's not too sweet. The Damo Waffle is probably my favorite food item. It's made with mugwort and has a nice chewy, mochi texture. Worth the visit if you're in town and looking to get a cute little drink! read more

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I visited Damo on a Saturday morning. While parking wasn't an issue for us, the limited spaces could pose a challenge during peak times. Despite a longish line, the wait time was manageable--5-10 minutes to order and another 5 minutes to receive our drinks. The store itself has a clean, sterile aesthetic but was very busy and crowded and felt stuffy because of poor ventilation. My group ordered five drinks in total. Chocolate Forest Quite pretty with cocoa and matcha powder sprinkled on top. However, the chocolate and matcha flavors clashed, and the matcha itself wasn't strong enough. Hojicha Einspener The Hojicha itself was disappointingly bland and weak, but the crema on top was delicious and very earthy although a tad too sweet. Cold Brew Vanilla Einspener Surprisingly acidic for a cold brew. The vanilla-infused cream helped balance it somewhat, but the acidity stood out too much even when mixing. You can definitely taste the vanilla and is also sweeter than the other creams which is definitly needed. Matcha Einspener Matcha was also not too strong on this one but Ive always prefered a very strong matcha flavor and it doesnt help that when drunk together, the crema definitly overpowered the matcha flavor itself too. The overall sweetness was good but would not recommend. Latte Einspener This was the best of the bunch. The crema was less sweet than the vanilla bean version and complemented the coffee well. It added a good sweetness and rounded out the flavors nicely. The coffee was still strong enough but the milk help to keep the drink from being too acidic or bitter. I would recommend this if you come here. Final Thoughts: Damo doesn't live up to the hype. The drinks are overpriced for what you get, and the flavors don't justify the cost. Combined with the crowded environment and lack of standout options, I wouldn't recommend a visit or plan to return. read more

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I got a matcha einspener and honestly it was amazing. Honestly, I will 100% come back for a matcha and even try there other drinks. The service is amazing, they are really passionate about making their customers happy. The place does get full really quick since is a small business but the line moves quickly. Downside is the sometimes the parking lot does get full since there's other businesses sharing the parking lot read more

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the matcha was so good :O !!! it isn't too sweet, but the strawberry blends well and helps balance the astringency of the matcha taste! the cream top is a nice touch and it isn't heavy! read more

DAMO - strawberry matcha + cream top (oat milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I visited on a Friday morning to quickly pick up some snacks and coffees for friends. The einspener here is really tasty and I also tried the yuzu espresso tonic which was tart but delicious. I've also ordered the Korean snack sampler which was super unique and fun to try with a group. The staff were polite and quickly took my order and made my drinks. The cafe is a little small but clean and aesthetically pleasing. It wouldn't be a top choice for studying or working from but they have a private parking lot which is great. Definitely worth trying! read more

i've seen so many long lines outside this coffee shop so i decided to stop by. i was surprised to see that were was no line when i went so safe to say i got lucky. i got the matcha einspener with whole milk and it did not disappoint! it was the perfect balance between sweet and the authentic matcha flavor. i think the price matches perfect for what you get. it was a clean shop with a peaceful vibe and staff were so kind. would definitely be coming back for that einspener! read more

DAMO - matcha einspener - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their matcha is always a 10/10 regardless of which matcha you get and I am a hard critic, the einspanner is absolutely delicious and if you don't want to wait for community goods just go here. The service is always really fast regardless of how busy it is. The inside is very aesthetically pleasing and it's a good place to study, unlike most places in LA there is a ton of FREE parking and you're not on a timed meter. read more

DAMO - Einspanner and Regular matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best matcha lattes you can get: the matcha is extremely quality and the preparation from the workers was excellent.

By far my favorite café in Southern California. The teas were amazing, but be prepared for long queues. The café is quite small, tucked into a tiny strip mall in K-Town. We visited twice and tried the mango cream matcha (which was a 10/10). The matcha was phenomenal, and the mango added a delightful twist. We also had the strawberry einspener, which was more like strawberry milk with cream and chunks of strawberry--both were delicious and tied for the best. The baristas were friendly, but finding a seat is definitely a challenge. Even with the wait, this café in the heart of Koreatown is well worth it and easily my favorite cafe that I have been to in a while. read more

Portion sizes and pricing here aren't equivalent to each other hence the one missing star. They only serve one sized drinks. You are paying 6.75 -8 dollars per drink depending on what you get for basically a Tall size that Starbucks provides. If the size of the drink was at least a Grande size cup that Starbucks provides it would feel a bit more equal in regards to the price they charge. I love the Hojicha latte or the Einspanner it's so robust, different, & flavorful. For those who enjoy tea I recommend this! I def would recommend coming back but the pricing and size HAS to get better. Service was as quick as it can be and I love watching how passionate each pour per cup is. It's like watching them make art! read more

DAMO - Matcha, Hoji, Hoji oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So good! Quick service and baristas are super nice. The matcha itself was definitely one of the better ones I've had and I've tried a lot. We got the chocolate cream matcha as well as the einspanner. The chocolate cream was very rich but went surprisingly well with the matcha as a whole. Would recommend. The einspanner was also tasty but nothing super special. Overall very good! read more

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First time here after seeing delicious photos of the einspanner! I love the cream top of the einspanner and so I got three different flavors (matcha/hochija/latte) of the einspanner. Really wanted to love it but the flavor of the drinks weren't strong enough to balance the cream. It became too cream heavy and didn't get the flavor of the drink. Plenty of parking and a few tables inside. Glad I tried it once, but wouldn't recommend. read more

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Small cafe with a simple and white aesthetic. Super cute and it was crowded with teens and 20 year olds. I ordered the Strawberry Einspener (cream top) with a shot of matcha. My drink was $8.75 and was ready in under 5 min. It looked really pretty and tasted really creamy and sweet from the strawberry puree. The matcha added a slight green earthiness and the flavor profiles all worked well with each other. The drink was not too sweet, which was perfect for my Asian taste buds. Definitely coming back again! read more

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My husband and I were in LA for a Reformation warehouse sale, but decided to skip it due to overcrowding. Instead, we met up with a friend who lives in LA and headed to Damo in Koreatown. Upon arriving, we noticed how compact and crowded the place was. The parking lot was very narrow and it was difficult to find a spot, but it turned out most of the crowd was there for Damo. We got in line and my friend and I ordered the Matcha Einspanner, while my husband opted for the Hojicha Einspanner. Unfortunately, there was a glitch with the machine and our order wasn't processed, so we had to remind the workers and verify with the cashier. While waiting, we observed the surroundings. The store was quite compact with everything feeling a bit squished in. There was a bench for the bar area on the left side and chairs for a high table immediately on the other side. On the right, there were small tables and chairs, but people had to slouch to sit comfortably as the tables were quite low. After 15 minutes, we finally got our drinks. My husband was pleasantly surprised by the Hojicha Einspanner and declared it his favorite. He particularly loved the special hojicha cream topping. My friend and I enjoyed the Matcha Einspanner and thought it was delicious, though a bit pricey at $9.50 per drink due to milk alternatives. Overall, it was a pretty good experience and we would recommend it despite the tight space and minor hiccup with our order. read more

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Damo has been on my list to try for awhile now, and now that I've had it, I don't think I can ever come to Ktown and not stop by. I got the Matcha Einspanner, and oh my goodness it was delicious! From the earthiness of the matcha to the subtly sweet foam on top, it was truly delicious! The next time I am in SoCal, I will have to stop by to try some of their other drinks. read more

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Parking: free lot (valet in evenings) Drink: - Hojicha Latte Einspener: wow. A richly flavor of Hojicha that I feel like a lot of places haven't been able to nail down! But this place got it ON LOCK. make sure to mix ;). - Genmaicha hot tea: love the cute tea experience and would def recommend if you prefer tea :-) Service: very friendly and nice! The space is decent but on the smaller size and can get packed quick. But the drinks and free parking are so worth. Can't wait to try the other drinks! read more

DAMO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Its interior is minimalist but it's such a nice hangout spot me and the girls played sequence and chatted and ordered 3 iced matcha einspanners and 1 hot matcha and they were phenomenal (I dropped mine though ) regardless one of the best matcha spots in LA no doubt and the staff is the sweetest and super helpful. read more

DAMO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best matcha spots in LA. I overheard someone ask the workers what matcha powder they use and they said "from korea" - so definitely a top secret high quality place~ I was luckily able to snag a bar seat by the front window to do work on my laptop, but seating and parking can be tricky after noon. read more

DAMO - Matcha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the Chestnut latte and Mango Matcha Latte. Both were extremely delicious (and pretty sweet). There were so many drink options to choose from. I loved the color scheme of the cafe as well. They had seating inside as well but most of the seats were taken. Definitely aesthetically appealing tho! I would like to note we went around 1-2pm and there was a long line. But it was totally worth the wait!!! We waited about 10-15 minutes. Staff were friendly as well. read more

DAMO - Chestnut and Mango Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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DAMO is definitely very aesthetic, but I'm just personally not a huge fan of the drinks I've tried so far. It's a spot that I'd definitely come with friends to get a pretty looking drink though~ the service is good and quick. There's usually always a good amount of people sitting inside and doing work though, so it might be difficult to get a table if you go at a busy time! read more

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I'm still thinking of this hojicha einspanner... The cafe is small but has a great vibe: very lively, bright, yet peaceful. There are about 5-6 tables to sit at and there is free parking in the parking lot. At the recommendation of the barista, I went with the hojicha einspanner. My friend got the matcha einspanner. We shared the waffles and dagwa sampler since we were curious to try it. The waffles were a bit soggy, flat, and bitter. They did pair with the cream really well. The dagwa sampler was also nothing too special which I would have wished for since I paid almost $1 per quarter of a cookie. I would've given 4 stars for the average and expensive food experience, but I kept thinking about my drink and how delicious each sip was. That is a 10 star drink. The hojicha itself had a nice medium body tea taste. Never have I had hojicha this flavorful and truly just tastes like tea before. The chocolate cream on top added such a nice touch and together they created a rich, creamy, and lightly sweetened drink that was super refreshing too. My friend also enjoyed her matcha einspanner which had the normal cream on it. Plus the halloween faces on the drinks were too cute :) read more

DAMO - Hojicha Einspanner, Matcha Einspanner, Mugwort Waffles + cream, Dagwa Sampler - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great matcha lattes!! Love the vibe of the cafe, and the service is friendly. I enjoyed the mango matcha! read more

DAMO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is super busy! But I have to say the matcha was very tasty. Good quality matcha, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was refreshing on a pretty hot day! My I tried my friend's seasonal coconut beverage as well and it was also refreshing and unique. I would say if it is busy, it is hard to find seats here and this is a pretty busy plaza so I would say to pick up drinks and go find somewhere else to sit! It might be less busy if you aren't like me and go on a Saturday afternoon. I do like the all white interior and the little decor. The place has a clean aesthetic. read more

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There's a small parking lot for an entire plaza so there is a good amount of parking but also not. The place is very minimalist and nice but not super spacious so keep that in mind. I got the Hojicha Einspener (Einspanner?) with half sweetness. My first sip was heavenly. I love the flavor and you can tell it is good quality tea. However, once I mixed in the cream, it was WAY too sweet even with half sweetness. I think next time I'll just go for the regular Hojicha Latte. This is definitely a place I'd visit again. read more

DAMO - Hojicha Einspener - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Def one of the better matcha and hojicha lattes/ einspanners I've tried so far in LA! Long lines but the drinks come out reasonably fast once you place your order. I also got their einspanner latte and it was good as well. My friends enjoyed their strawberry matcha latte, and a chocolate cream matcha too. Parking is baaaad in this plaza though. Come if you have time and are nearby. Chic interior, nice aesthetic, and lots of drink makers working nonstop! read more

I was debating between matcha and Hojicha Einspanner, and the cashier recommended Hojicha cauz she likes the nutty flavor of it. Their Hojicha Einspanner isn't so sweet. You can definitely taste the nuttiness and the slight bitter tea flavor that blends really well with the foam on top. Some people might think it is not sweet enough but I think it is perfect. 10/10 I chugged it down so fast read more

DAMO - Hojicha Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

DAMO is a cute & aesthetic tea/coffee shop tucked away in a plaza in ktown! This place is a great place to study, although you'll need some luck finding a seat. The parking lot can fill up considerably quickly, so bear that in mind! Their prices are a bit on the pricier side -- $7-$8 for a latte. I ordered the Hojicha & Matcha Einspanner, which were both delicious but the Hojicha is definitely a must try! Very aromatic & blends perfectly with the cream top. As for the matcha, while it was tasty, it was lacking the matcha "taste". While this place offered quality drinks, I wouldn't personally make the drive for it again from OC. (´･-･`) read more

DAMO - Hojicha Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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cute interior but pretty small! got the chestnut latte and matcha einspanner which were both 9/10. read more

DAMO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a cute Korean cafe in K-town specializing in their Einspanner drinks. They have a shared parking lot with free parking which is nice. I tried their matcha Einspanner, strawberry Einspänner, and the signature "da-gwa" - Matcha Einspanner 4.5/5: I liked the rich taste of matcha and also liked that the cream wasn't too sweet. The drink was creamy and made a solid matcha latte. - Strawberry Einspanner 4/5: this tasted just like strawberry milk. It comes with a strawberry jam that gave it a strong flavor. - Signature "Da-gwa" 3.5/5: these are the assorted Korean traditional snacks which includes cut pieces of a traditional rice cake, Dried persimmon with walnut and cream cheese, a traditional honey biscuit "Yak-gwa" and freeze dried dates. It came with a side of dipping cream and I liked the persimmon and dates most. Overall a solid spot for Einspanner lattes with quality ingredients. I would come back to try their popular Hojicha Einspanner as well as their pastries next time. read more

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After lunch with some friends, they suggested coming here for a little afternoon pick me up for the food coma. I've always been a die hard fan for hojicha, so when I saw that on the menu - I knew I had to get it. Not a big fan of sweet drinks so I decreased the sweetener (1.5 pumps of agave to 0.5). The flavor was great, but omg - more than 2/3 of my cup was ice !!! So sad by how little drink was actually there. Would've definitely gave it higher rating but I feel like I got sooooo scammed for a drink that was kinda costly :( Others in my party got the Strawberry and Forest drinks, they both liked those (and didn't get jipped with ice). Lastly, the Damo latte - eh, nothing special, just coffee. read more

Free parking which is nice for a place in LA. Super unique modern interior with cool korean elements. Not too spacy so it could crowd up. Great place for matcha, tea, and korean snacks! matcha is perfect for anyone that prefers less sweet and packed with matcha flavor. So flavorful that it might be grainy. The mugwort waffle lacked some flavor all i tasted was butter. but the cream and texturte were the best parts read more

DAMO - strawberry milk and matcha einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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they take creative takes on classic drinks such as the hochija einspanner - deliciously thick creamy top with a roasted and earthy flavor profile. definitely paired well together !! the mango matcha was also good; i think matcha and mango don't blend as harmoniously as strawberry and matcha for example. however the mango purée was great, tangy, and bright, and the matcha also had the perfect bitterness read more

DAMO - creamy mango matcha and hochija einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yummy! The matcha was good with the cream tops. It is slightly strong so if you're not used to the taste, it might not be your thing. read more

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I'm a sucker for cloud foam on my lattes and DAMO has really good cloud foam. I got the iced latte with oatmilk and white top and it was delicious!! Not too sweet at all. Also got the hojicha tea latte which is a green tea with white top. And it was REALLY good as well! read more

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Not even exaggerating, this is the best matcha latte I've ever had. The flavor is so rich that even the strawberry purée didn't overpower my latte. And I love that the cream on top had just the right amount to not overwhelm the taste. Highly recommend!! Chef's kiss :* read more

DAMO - Matcha + strawberry matcha w/ cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My wife and I were in Koreatown for her facial. Her favorite spot for coffee is Da Mo. I decided to try their oolong tea to compare how it matches to my oolong teas at home. I ordered hot Wuyi Oolong tea. Da Mo brew their teas at certain temperatures. I got my and waited 5 minutes till it was cool enough to drink. The tea was smooth with no bitter aftertaste. The flavor of the Oolong was flat. I like my tea light. This was too light. It wasn't steep enough. At $6.00 for a small cup, it's not worth it. DJ's rating: 2.15/5.00 Would I come back? No. read more

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They have a parking lot & they were fast. Matcha was good i definitely want to try their other drinks next time. read more

DAMO - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's not grassy it's fresh and tasty and nutty and buttery creamy and delicious omg I drive almost everyday from Culver City for this read more

DAMO - Matcha einspinner AMAZIN!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California