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    Junbi - Waikiki

    4.4 (487 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Left a matcha trail all the way back to my hotel because the lid wasn't sealed properly :(
    Kimmy L.

    Junbi is widely known for its matcha drinks and has locations all over the U.S. and around the world. They are quite experimental with their drinks and offer drinks like coconut matcha cold brew, pineapple coconut matcha latte, and yuzu dragon fruit green tea. This location serves soft serve too, but I'm not sure if all Junbi locations have it. Junbi also often does drink and merchandise collaborations with popular character companies such as Miffy and most recently, BT21. Since I was at the Waikiki location, I had to go with something tropical to match the vibes and thus tried the GUAVA MATCHA LATTE ($9.75) with light ice and 0% sweetness (note that the guava concentrate that use is pre-sweetened). The GUAVA MATCHA LATTE had a beautiful ombré of pink, green, and white and was as pretty as it was tasty with strong notes of guava and earthy matcha. I'm very glad I went with 0% sweetness as someone who normally gets 30% or 50% sweetness for my boba drinks. The barista was sweet and helpful. I got my drink within 5 minutes after ordering. However, the lid was NOT properly sealed (they vacuum seal a plastic seal onto the plastic cup) and so it spilled and dripped all over my walk down Ala Moana Boulevard to my hotel :( So taking off a service star for that. Prices are obviously steep here, but the drinks are 20-oz as opposed to 16-oz at other matcha locations and they let you do light ice (unlike Maruwa Seicha). Note that there is no designated seating area and so you'll have to take your drink to go on your walk or find a nice park bench somewhere. Overall: 4/5 for drink, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

    Pick up area. Order around the corner
    Krith T.

    Located in the Royal Hawaiian Center, near the stage area. Cute little shop. Order from one window, pick up in another window. They have cute BT21 items for sale. We ordered a Strawberry Matcha Latte w/Boba. Matcha was smooth and tasteful. Overall, the drink was delicious, would order again!

    Kayla P.

    Workers were helpful in choosing the sweetness levels and giving recommendations. They were also super fast in getting our order out especially with the crowd during december. The drinks however were not that good in my opinion. We were super excited for the BT21 collab but the black sesame was too strong. The matcha and especially the milk green tea was very watery. I think your best bet is to get one of the fruit teas! The place itself is super aesthetically pleasing and cute. During Christmas time there was a huge tree where a lot of people take pictures. The mall is also nice.

    Tiffany C.

    This was my first time trying a coffee chafee. It was okay. I definitely prefer to have my coffee or matcha separately. I did enjoy that the drink was not too sweet and the location was conveniently located. You walk right up to the window and order. The wait was not long at all either.

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    Esther M.

    I love junbi in the states so I was really happy to find it here while walking around. I enjoyed this refreshing drink and it was cool because they had more options and different flavors than in California.

    Premium matcha
    Tim H.

    Franchise location and it's EXPENSIVE probably because it's in Waikiki. 3/5 Matcha Cold Brew Our signature premium matcha in its purest form Note: They don't whisk it fresh it's premade in a pitcher. I think what gets people's attention is their collaborations currently with Miffy from Japan

    Tropical matcha cold brew matcha
    Ted P.

    My favorite spot in this area of Waikīkī to grab a quick matcha. I love that they have cold brew matcha with tropical flavors! The staff are all nice and can help adjust sweetness and ice levels as necessary. I highly recommend checking it out if you want to try a tropical twist on matcha!

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Shana Q.

    Its a nice refreshing drink. Matcha is good and I get mines sweetened. I'll stop by here when Im in the waikiki area. Located in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center. Total for my drink was $10.19 yes its on the pricey side so I dont get this often.

    Cold Yuzu Dragon Fruit Matcha Cold Brew (3PO)
    Todd H.

    Stopped by after dinner for a refreshing pick-me-up. We have wanted to go to this place since it first opened as we have long been fans of this franchise's owners from their YouTube days. It is located under Island Vintage Coffee in the heart of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Junbi serves up creative flavor pairings with their matcha drinks. I ordered the Yuzu Dragonfruit Matcha Cold Brew (50% and regular ice - to share with the wife) and my mother-in-law got a local specialty the Lilikoi Matcha Cold Brew (no sugar added and normal ice). They allow for adjustments on the ice and % of sweetness. I got boba with mine and she got aloe jelly. Both drinks were so bright and refreshing. Mine particularly stood out as it had a great Yuzu flavor on the front end and finished nicely with a strong matcha flavor on the back end. It blended nicely and their boba was soft with a great chew. The drinks came out quickly and the service was excellent. We enjoyed our drinks with the others' desserts at the stage of the Royal Hawaiian with the nighttime lights overhead. Will 100% be coming back during this trip to try more and will make this a spot to routinely visit every time we come back to the island!

    Strawberry milk, strawberry matcha latte, sea salt Caramel cold foam matcha latte
    Linda L.

    Cute and clean spot. Lots of varieties to choose from. I got the sea salt caramel matcha latte and it tasted okay but did not taste any sea salt caramel. It just tasted a normal Matcha latte with some cookie crumbs. We also got a strawberry matcha and my fiancé is not a huge fan of matcha but he said it was actually pretty good. My son had a strawberry milk, he's easy and he said it was good. Staff were nice. Place looks clean. Prefer to give this place a 3.5 but will give 4 stars instead of 3.

    Mango matcha latte
    Raymond B.

    Everytime we come to Waikiki we make it a point to come to junbi for their matcha! Wow they never miss - I got the mango matcha latte this time and 10/10! Right on the ground floor under island vintage at royal hawaiian center you cannot miss it! I have had the guava matcha & the strawberry matcha as well (not pictured) and you will not be disappointed

    BT21 Collab items
    Brian T.

    They currently have a BT21 collab and loved the galaxy matcha drink. They also have tumblr mystery boxes, ceremonial matcha, tote bag, and some stickers for this collab. The galaxy matcha drink consists of black sesame, purple sweet potato, and matcha. Matcha wasn't really strong but subtle. Only a fan since I like black sesame and purple sweet potato. The drink flavor was more of a mix between those two. Quick service here from this stand. Some seatings around the area. Would get this drink again.

    Rich W.

    A small storefront that featured big flavored drinks; perfect for a warm afternoon. A balanced taste of matcha and strawberry on one drink, matcha and mango/guava purée on the other. Nothing fake or watered down like other places, this is the real deal with great customer service!

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    Maleko Coffee And Pastries

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    Well, this may not be a fancy pastry shop, they have a solid assortment of pastries, and their…read moreMalasadas are some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing their coconut peanut butter or macadamia nut peanut butter. They also have several other variations, including chocolate. They also offer local honey. Their peanut butter is highly sought after back in the states. So if you're here grab a combo and give it a try, you just might find yourself ordering some online once you've given it a try.

    I stopped by here yesterday morning for a coffee and a malasada. While traveling I try to hit up a…read morenew local coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Maleko Coffee and Pastries. This might be one of the only places in Waikiki open at 4 AM which is perfect if you've just arrived the night before from the East Coast. The inside of the shop feels homey. They have a display case full of pastries along with additional baked goods set out nearby. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a coconut latte and then ordered a blueberry malasada while my father went with a custard-filled one. At Maleko, the malasadas are pre-made but not filled until you order which I think is a smart move. I first tried my blueberry malasada and thought it was good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling had a great flavor. As for my coffee, I have to agree with other reviews that the syrup made it overly sweet. I still drank it, but I definitely would have preferred something less sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again for the malasadas. As for the coffee, I would probably pass unless you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side.

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    4.2(162 reviews)
    0.8 miWaikiki
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    Ala Moana location - closed. Royal Hawaiian Shopping center…read morelocation - closed. This is the only standing Kulu Kulu and I hope this place does not close, or if it does relocate, come closer to Central Oahu where the rent is cheaper, haha (hint). This location is on the outer edges of Waikiki on Hobron Lane in Eaton Square. I rarely venture to Waikiki, and if I do make the dreaded drive to "town", this place and Kan Sushi will be the only regular places where I will make my stop(s), because its so worth it. I've had a long-standing love-affair with Kulu Kulu from the Shirokiya Food Court location with it's waffle bears and Hello Kitty waffles, the takeout Nama Chocolate cups stocked at Mitsuwa Marketplace and now here, in town. The Ube Coconut Mousse $6.95 blew our minds, it was THE best tasting thing, ever. Both the ube and the coconut were not cloying, and as with all of their treats, not overly sweet either. That's why I love Japanese pastries, they get the sweetness just perfect and I have no idea how they mastermind that ratio! Strawberry Panna Cotta $5.95 was creamy, flavorful, delicious and surprisingly light and refreshing for such a creamy dessert. I normally don't get this kind of combination of flavors, and it tasted like something you'd get in a Michellin-rated establishment. Looking back at the photos, I see vanilla bean seeds in the panna cotta, so every loving detail and nuance shows through with each mouthful. Nama Chocolate $5.75 is my go-to chocolate LOVE. It's cut into cool creamy semi-sweet squares dusted with cocoa and it melts in your mouth! This is my favorite of all things that Kulu Kulu makes. I actually enjoy this better than the famous Royce Chocolates from Japan. We ordered another seasonal Strawberry dessert slice cake but it was eaten before I could review (and/or taste it); I've heard it was very very delicious. This place is so good that I plan to bring my friends who will be visiting from Virginia here to try their pastries. I also plan to support this business for as long as I can and make more frequent trips to town just to get these amazing desserts.

    Consistently the best reminds me of Japan…read more Thank you CHRIS My family enjoys their beautiful delicious talented cakes for each birthday and special occasion We need a CAKE CLUB CARD because we buy so many cake$$$

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