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    Izumi Matcha

    4.1 (127 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Very spacious but NO tables, NO seating
    Shaz L.

    This is one of those "hyped" matcha spot but I predict that they won't survive for too long. My rationales: 1/ They sell matcha so I ordered their matcha ice cream. Costed me $6 for a small cup. Tasted decent for an American matcha ice cream, a little too much creamy/sweet and not enough earthy bitterness--incomparable to the authentic matcha ice cream in Japan. 2/ The self-service kiosks (they only have two for such a big shop) enabled customers to order through AI voice assistant. The two Asian ladies in front of me took at least 10 min to navigate and place orders with their heavy accent so it was a clunky experience ordering with AI. Why make self service so complicated?? 3/ There was absolutely no signage or guidance on where to go and stand. It's ok when the shop isn't busy with crowd. But imagine there are 20+ customers walking in, looking for the ordering system, finding a spot to wait for orders... it'd be a nightmare. 4/ Plenty of empty space, but no tables no seats. They seem to discourage customers to linger inside the stop. I get it. But if they charge me $6 for a small ice cream, I expect to stay inside with AC and enjoy my ice cream for 10min, instead of standing in the sun with melting ice cream. Izumi Matcha management team: take my feedback or leave it. Honestly I am not interested in going back to your shop again.

    What I ordered
    Jenna T.

    There was a line of people waiting for their drinks which can be confusing since it's leading to the kiosk. I had to literally ask people down the line if they're in line to order haha. There is no contact with the staff. You can see them making the drinks and it looks like they got their system down pat. Some pre made Creme Brulee Matcha Swirl cups to make drinks faster. They call your name and you just grab your order. I swear it's like people forget their simple manners when it's like this - no excuse me, no thank yous, etc. I digress... I ordered the Strawberry Yuzu Matcha Tea because it looked pretty in the picture. But, to my disappointment, my actual drink did not look at all like the picture. It's like one of those trends... "what i ordered" vs "what i got". You'll see in my pictures haha. Honestly, with the long lines and the mediocre matcha drink, I don't understand the hype. All because it's "premium matcha"? Anyone can self acclaim that. Berkeley has better matcha cafes, IMO.

    Strawberry Yuzu Matcha w/Double Matcha Shot, Less Sweet, 50% Ice
    Rose T.

    Located in Downtown San Mateo, we decided to grab some matcha here after having lunch nearby on a Saturday afternoon. There was a line, but once we ordered on the kiosk it didn't take long to receive our drinks. My order: Strawberry Yuzu Matcha w/Double Matcha Shot, Less Sweet, 50% Ice: $7.75 +Aesthetically pleasing: w/beautiful layers of strawberry puree, yuzu, and matcha +Cup & straw were durable -There's no upcharge for an additional matcha shot, which was nice. However, the matcha was light in flavor. If I hadn't known, I wouldn't have guessed that there was extra matcha added. -Less Sweet isn't recommended, which surprised me because IT WAS SO SWEET. The strawberry added some tartness, but I couldn't taste the yuzu -No option for no ice: I requested Light Ice, and it was still a lot of ice. As it melted, it diluted the already light matcha. Side notes: 1.) Self-serve napkins and straws 2.) No seating available, so it's a to-go spot 3.) Walking distance from San Mateo Caltrain station *Verdict: 2.5 stars rounded down to 2 d/t price. It was a struggle to finish my drink, but my dining companion had no complaints so if you prefer sweeter drinks that are lighter on the matcha this may be your cup of tea. If I was in the area, I would return to try their soft serve though.

    Honey Matcha & Strawberry Matcha
    Karena S.

    Marukyu Koyamaen matcha being served! I was recommended this place by a friend and wow! They do sell MK tins for a really decent price! We came on a Saturday afternoon and there were a lot of people waiting in line. I will say, the way the place is organized can use some work because when you open the doors, you feel like everyone that's waiting for their drinks are actually waiting in line. Their order kiosk is to the way right side of the wall while their bar is directly in the front when you open the doors. Drink: Strawberry Matcha (7.8/10): I love that they offer double shot of matchas FOR FREE!! I opted for the double shot (obviously) and it was very strong. I did wish that the strawberry flavor was more prominent and was more evenly balanced between the drink.

    Crème brûlée matcha and honey matcha latte
    Vivien L.

    Been here a good number of times so far and it's consistent. Wish there was seating. It's grab and go only. Creme brulee matcha: dessert-y drink. Can't change sugar levels and beware it's VERY sweet Cheese mousse matcha: my current go to! I get default everything Honey matcha latte: solid but I prefer the cheese mousse matcha

    Creme Brulee Matcha Swirl
    Carson M.

    There was a 5 minute wait during the Memorial Weekend on a Monday evening around 6pm. They have two self serve kiosks to order from at the corner of the restaurant. People tend to wait along the wall so be mindful that the line may not be as long as it looks. We ordered the creme brulee matcha swirl. I don't believe there was any option to customize sweetness. As for the drink itself, it was noticeably bitter and grassy from the matcha but paired well with the sweetness and creaminess of the creme brulee. There are chunks of creme brulee in nearly every sip. Really tasty and it's a pretty hefty drink - good to share between two. It's definitely on the thicker side when you drink it at first, but I did enjoy it a bit more once it was more melted. Due to the heaviness, I'd recommend this as an after meal treat instead of something I'd get in between meals.

    Johnny Z.

    I was excited to try this place based on the reviews, but unfortunately the matcha did not meet my expectations. The drink had a noticeably bitter taste and wasn't well balanced. It also felt quite powdery, as if the matcha wasn't fully dissolved, which affected the overall texture and drinking experience. The shop itself is clean and modern, and the staff were friendly. However, when matcha is the main focus, the quality of the drink is what matters most. For the price, I was expecting a smoother, richer, and more refined matcha experience. I may give it another try in the future, but this visit was disappointing.

    Izumi Creme Brûlée Matcha Tornado- delicious!!!
    Monica C.

    My favorite place to get matcha!!! So happy they opened a new location in San Mateo because my husband and I used to drive all the way to Cupertino (40mins+ each way) at least once or twice a month to go to Izumi! The Cupertino location is always packed too! Since the San Mateo location opened, we've probably been here more than five times already! Our favorite go-to drink is the creme brûlée matcha tornado! Before trying this, I was getting the strawberry matcha, regular matcha with an extra free shot, matcha latte with an extra shot, honey matcha latte, and pretty much trying the different options on the menu. One of my coworkers actually recommended I try the creme brûlée matcha tornado. Since then, it has been my go-to drink for over a year now. My husband is not big on sweet drinks but he loves that one too! The creme brûlée matcha tornado is delicious! It is like a frozen smoothie with a silky creme brûlée custard texture with a slight bitter notes of Japanese green tea. It is well-balanced, and not too sweet either! Unfortunately, it is not a drink that can last long. It cannot be out for more than 15minutes without melting or put in the freezer as it changes the texture making it just a frozen drink. Personally, the Cupertino location still tastes better because the matcha in the creme brûlée matcha tornado is stronger. This one tastes more milky but still good! The store is located at a corner with lots of metered parking in downtown San Mateo. It has a chill vibe with background music, nice interior, matcha tin boxes on display, but not a place to sit in (just like the Cupertino location). Customers order through their kiosk machines and the workers will call out your names when your order is ready. When the line is not long, drinks will be ready within minutes. We recently came back from Japan a few months ago and honestly thought Izumi's matcha was better than most of the famous matcha places we went to in Tokyo and Kyoto. Even the newest 'best rated' Tokyo matcha spot that opened less than a year ago in Shibuya were tied with Izumi in my opinion. In fact, the matcha latte there tasted like Izumi's creme brûlée matcha tornado without being frozen. That is how good this place is. Overall, so happy my favorite matcha spot opened very close to home! We will be back regularly and will not need to drive so far for Izumi. I have already recommended family and friends to come here to ensure they thrive in their business! Note: Each creme brûlée matcha cost $8.75 but so worth it!

    Jack R.

    Matcha is everywhere now, and I do mean every-where! So this is another matcha place, close to work so my coworkers come here often. Their fresh dragonfruit juice is also good, I get that too sometimes. Surprisingly fast, and the match here is not watery and is good quality.

    Crème brûlée Matcha Swirl + Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Jessica Z.

    Was excited when this location opened up in North Bay. The line is so confusing... the self-serve kiosk is in a corner with the line leading towards the door, but that's also where people wait to pick up their drinks. Even though there were quite a few people on a Friday in the afternoon, service was quick. No where to sit inside but there's a bench right outside. -Creme Brulee Matcha Swirl: on the sweeter side, blended cream with the matcha make it a unique take on a traditional matcha latte. -Strawberry Matcha Latte: refreshing and they use fresh strawberry puree. only thing is it's very strawberry forward so it didn't balance with the matcha as well. Still a solid place to grab matcha in San Mateo!

    matcha creme brûlée
    Linz C.

    The matcha creme brûlée is hands down my favorite drink here.The creme brûlée part really has a strong matcha flavor. The strawberry yuzu matcha is a little on the sweet side but still had a strong matcha taste, would probably get it without the strawberry next time. The shop is pretty bare, no seating whatsoever and you order at the self service kiosk.

    Tiffany R.

    First time trying Izumi Matcha and going into the place, I was confused where the line was or how to order until another customer told me where to order. Going to this location you go in and turn to the right, there will be two tablets where you can order from. The wait was not long, I ordered the creme brûlée matcha drink. The drink was delicious, highly recommend trying it out.

    Anna A.

    Enjoyed our matchaaaas here on 5/9/2026 and 5/10:2026: Food: N/A Atmosphere: 2/5 Big and lofty kind of space but no chairs. Definitely only for ordering and watching the workers make the drinks. The space can have a little more organization to look neater/cleaner. Lots of big boxes or inventory were just laying around one corner. Perhaps place a curtain over it so it won't be as distracting. Service: 4/5 It was a self-ordering" system. Convenient and easy (unsure how it would be for people with motor issues though. Order took a while because of the long line, but I have gone to places with long lines and Izumi's wait time was decent. Matcha: 5/5 It was worth the hype!!! I will definitely be back (went back 2x this weekend btw). Can't wait to go again next time I am back in SAMA.

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    This place is so good. I recommend people going on here. They make the Matcha the best Matcha in the world!!!

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