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    KOKONUT - Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.5 (120 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Arnel D.

    It's about the bomb-dee-ga-dee! Selections is varied unique and totally worthwhile. You can order online, self-order on two stations or order from a clerk by ringing a bell. Check it out for yourself. My personal favs are the matcha yuzu tea ice, half sugar and the coconut matcha pudding which you can grab yourself from the fridge on the side.

    Laura M.

    I always stop by here when I'm tryna have cheat days on my diet! Everything tastes so good& not too overly sweet. The coconut flakes are the best part! They're a little more toasted than ones you see on other desserts so it has a little crunch to it which gives it a perfect balance of texture. The desserts is like a soft pudding type of texture. The only cons, is that sometimes they don't have all the flavors on the menu. They advise you eat them as soon as you buy them, but I've kept it my fridge for some days to enjoy later& were still good&fresh. Lol

    Coconut Pudding with Mango
    Eric L.

    PLEASE NOTE: this is not a store. The coconut puddings are located inside a fridge inside Matcha Cafe Maiko. You go into Matcha Cafe Maiko and it's inside the fridge on the left wall near the cash register. I bought the mango coconut pudding. The texture is weird at first because it's more liquidy than a creamy texture. Once you get over that texture, you'll love it. The mango fruits are bite sized and fresh. The coconut pudding is delicious and not overly sweet. I only took a star off because it was $9. The $9 price tag does not justify the cost of the mango coconut pudding.

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    Lam B.

    Coo coo for coconut pudding. Kokonut Dessert Bar resides in the same storefront as Matcha Cafe Maiko and you place your order at the same place. However, you can't mix your orders with anything from Cafe Maiko so expect to pay separately. They also don't accept cash either so make sure to have your card prepared. Each order comes with a "space baggie" that includes a card, spoon, and coconut flakes. The coconut pudding flavor was consistent and strong throughout every order. You can definitely taste the coconut! Personally I enjoyed the coconut pudding on its own but if you wanted some crunch and extra sweetness, adding the flakes would help. Mango: the cubed mangoes were always super sweet and fresh. Mixed Fruit: included watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries and blueberries. Fruit was distributed through the pudding and everything tasted great. Great variety option. Taro: included actual taro. The flakes complemented the thick, mild taro by adding some sweetness. Overall I enjoy the concept and execution. The prices do vary a lot but I commend the consistently high quality of puddings. The only downside is ordering could be confusing and inconvenient for newcomers. While the menu is relatively simple, they usually run out of most flavors by the late afternoon and there's no way to gauge that since everything is hidden behind Cafe Maiko's front and the cups on display aren't reflective of what's left. Staff members have to check in the back and could lead to a back and forth several times before settling on an available option. Yes I'm coo coo for coconuts, but the set-up drives me coo coo too.

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    Zana K.

    This place is inside in matcha cafe maiko. They dont really have a store front just a refrigerator full of their products. This stuff is really good for someone looking for a light refreshing dessert with not a lot of sweetness. They have several varieties of coconut jelly cups filled with different fruits. It comes with a small packet of toasted coconut flakes. It wont last long outside refrigeration so keep in mind it will go bad. I like to keep the containers and reuse them to make overnight oats or chia seed pudding.

    Jocy C.

    Woot Woot!! I finally got to try Kokonut Dessert Bar!! I've been wanting to try it since they opened when I saw their pictures on Instagram. I ordered for pickup in early April. I ordered 2 Coconut Puddings. Coconut Flakes came on the side. I added some fresh organic strawberries that I purchased from the grocery store, and voila! Fruit & Dessert!! DELICIOUS!! NOM NOM NOM!!

    Mixed Fruit & Mango Coconut Pudding
    Melissa C.

    My best friend got this for me to try knowing that I like desserts that is not too sweet, and this was just perfect! Soo good! I was out of town so I didn't get to dig in until a couple days later, but let me tell you.. it was delicious and the mixed fruits was still crunchy. I'm a fan, Kokonut!

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    Anne S.

    I love the packaging of these coconut puddings! Not only is the jar cute, they pack up the jars in a white packaging with a spoon, toasted coconut flakes, and a business card. I followed google maps to the location but didn't see a Kokonut sign on a building so I thought something was wrong with the address on Yelp but then I saw a poster in front of Matcha Cafe Maiko and parked. This location is a decent side for take out or dine in desserts. There's an employee for Kokonut and another for Matcha. There was only one other person in the store who came after me. There's also plenty of parking. I wanted to try the peach gum flavor so I asked what it tasted like and they were able to give me a sample to try. After trying, I opted for their coconut pudding with red bean and taro. I like the texture. Also, it was sweet but not too sweet.

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    had an unfortunate experience at this establishment. I arrived around 12:00 PM, placed an order for a single matcha latte, and after waiting patiently for 45 minutes, I had to leave without my drink. Despite the fact that the café wasn't particularly busy, I observed several other customers ordering and receiving multiple items while I continued to wait. It was quite disappointing to feel overlooked in this way, especially since I paid cash for my order and even left an additional cash tip, hoping for a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, I simply could not afford to wait any longer. I've attached a timestamp of when my order was placed to provide some context. If you're in no rush and have 50 minutes to spare for a single item, this might be your spot. However, my experience left much to be desired.

    Coconut Pudding w/ Mixed Fruit
    Roz E.

    Been wanting to try this and finally decided today was the day! Got the coconut pudding with mixed fruit and the caramel cheese tart. The pudding came in what they call a space capsule. It is sealed and comes with the spoon inside. The coconut pudding is good. Just wished there was a little more fruit it in. Also, if you're wondering, it does contain dairy. The caramel cheese tart was also good, and is a little on the sweet side, but I like sweet, so it's okay with me! FYI, I ordered online and the pickup is inside Matcha Cafe Maiko. They also do curbside.

    Left: mixed fruit, right: mango
    Amy K.

    I was reading other people's reviews on how The location was hard to find and equivalent to a speakeasy or drug deal. Now it shares a storefront with Matcha Tea and the sign will not say Kokonut Dessert, but ONLY Marcha Tea. As of 9/4/20. I got two jars to try: the mixed fruit and coconut, plus the manga and coconut. The fruit is really high quality fresh fruit. The mangos must have been some of the sweetest best mangoes I have had in my life. The coconut creme is delicate and light with low sweetness. There are optional toasted coconut flakes to put on top. Each jar costs $8.50-$9.50. I can't wait to try all the flavors.

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    Jennifer A.

    I love this place and the luscious coconut pudding flavors they have like red bean with taro, watermelon, and strawberry, I love the coconut flakes you put on top as Well, the staff is nice , and it's inside the matcha cafe in clairemont, I love this dessert cause you don't feel guilty eating it :)

    Coconut Pudding w/ Red Heart Dragonfruit
    Dung N.

    My friends raved about this dessert bar, but I was a little hesitant to try something that was expensive, yet so simple to make. Kokonut Dessert Bar only offers coconut pudding, but with a variety of fresh fruit toppings. You have the option of mango, red dragonfruit, peach gum, taro, red beans, watermelon, golden kiwi, or strawberries. Since I love dragonfruit, and it is not offered in very many establishments, I decided to get that topping. It came with a packet of toasted coconut flakes, which really elevated this dessert to the next level! The coconut pudding was light, smooth, while the dragonfruit pieces were refreshing, and the coco flakes offered a nice crunch. I'm pretty sure I could eat this everyday!

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