We ordered a Strawberry Matcha and Ube Cream Matcha, and it was the BEST matcha ever omg. I genuinely did not want to let it go. I could keep talking about it forever but i'll save y'all the earful. Just know their matcha (esp ube matcha) is top tierr!! The Nutella Croissant is a bit under-filled, perfect if you don't like much sweetness, but unfortunately I do, so.. Service is great though, the staff were very helpful! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Strawberry Matcha and Ube Cream Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

MAI is so crowded and I understand why. The inside is cute and vibing. The drinks are served very fast. Though I wish for the avomango drink they used a plastic cup. The Avomango drink is just right amount and not too sweet. It has an abundant amount of toppings Peach milk tea is my favorite. I requested 25% so the tea is fragrant and not overwhelmed by sugar tastes. I could taste distinct jasmine tea and peach flavor The bag that comes with it is lovely too. I like to collect bags read more

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MAI Coffee & Tea House is an absolute gem in Gardena! I am so glad I found this spot. You can immediately taste the high quality in their drinks--they actually use organic Straus milk and fresh, locally sourced fruits, which makes a world of difference. The flavors are rich, authentic, and never taste artificial. But what really sets them apart are the toppings. You can tell they don't cut corners because everything is prepared fresh in their kitchen every morning. Their silky mousse and chewy mochi are next-level--easily some of the best I've ever had! The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff is super friendly, and the quality is incredibly consistent. Whether you're craving a perfectly brewed coffee, a refreshing fruit tea, or a decadent boba drink, this is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back on the regular. Highly recommend! read more

I've been going to MAI coffee for the past couple of months, and I've been able to try out their variety of options. I'm not a fan of coffee so I'm always deciding between their mochi, fresh fruit, or iced teas etc. My go-to drinks are the Yuzu Citrus No. 8 and Jasmine Frost Iced Tea (less sweet for both options). The Yuzu Citrus has the perfect amount of tang with a slight sweetness that cuts through the acidity. The tea flavor manages to shine through the fruitiness, and overall the flavors pair well with one another. The Jasmine Frost Iced Tea is very aromatic and brewed to really highlight the Jasmine. My boyfriend normally gets the mochi mango which has soft chunks of mochi mixed, and tart/sweet mango puree. I appreciate how the smoothie is never icy, and has a creamy texture. There are plenty of seating options for people, whether it's socializing or studying. It gets pretty busy and wait-times can vary greatly; I would recommend ordering ahead of time. The staff members are friendly and helpful. The only issue I have with the spot is that the drinks do tend to be on the more expensive side, with drinks ranging from $7-9. The matcha drinks are also not the highest quality, and often the matcha tastes quite diluted. Overall a solid spot! read more

Ahhh finally found my fav viet coffee in South Bay! It's a good amount of sweetness and lots of caffeine which is just what I needed. We ordered the Maicheese cream and the one with Biscoff on top, both so tasty and super strong! Wish I had room to try the pastries and other drinks like their matcha and fruit teas. They have a beautiful space inside and outdoors with cute chairs and umbrella! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Cute interior! Love the variety of Vietnamese coffee drinks and that they make their purees in house. Staff was friendly and there was plenty of seating. The drinks were decent but nothing special, a safe pick if you were already in the area. PISTACHIO BUN [ 6 / 10 ] - nice flaky crust that had a cheese savory tast and was not overly sweet. Not a fan of the cream though, that part was a bit too sweet. STRAWBERRY MATCHA [ 4 / 10 ] - matcha was bland and tasteless. The strawberry puree was very fresh and tasty though. Just wish the matcha that came with it was better. BLACK SESAME LATTE[ 7 / 10 ] - strong coffee flavor , a good choice for back sesame fans that like a strong Vietnamese coffee taste. - lots of free street parking - seating for groups, duos, and solos - Bathrooms available - WiFi available - Outlets available - Sells both drinks and pasteries read more

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Perfect way to start my Sunday morning! I got the iced matcha latte here with oat milk and enjoyed it very much. It wasn't too sweet and had great matcha flavor. Very refreshing too. The Phin Smith Black Coffee was quite strong, rich and bold. Definitely will wake you up in the morning haha. The ham and cheese croissant was very flaky and paired well with the drinks. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

MAI, not to be confused with Amai in Torrance.... This is the better place anyways. I asked for black tea, I ended up with black coffee ?! I told the girl 3x I guess she couldn't understand that I wanted tea and not coffee. It's okay, mistakes happen. The other gentleman working the coffee bar fixed my order and let me keep the black coffee. Although I didn't drink it. I didn't want coffee lol. Let alone plain black coffee. Black tea was yummy! I enjoyed it and thought it was good. I did spill it on my white pants ofc so RIP me. This was due to the drink being made so quick and visible tea under the cap that was seeping through. I didn't end up with milk hands cause the container wasn't sealed properly and was made messy. Seating inside and outside. The aesthetic is cute and fun. They also do sell pastries here. They have a restroom and plenty plaza parking. Although that plaza road is atrocious just be careful driving in there. read more

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Location: It's in the same plaza as Tokyo Central so there's plenty of parking. Ambiance: There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Clean, modern aesthetic. One gender neutral restroom. Drink: I ordered the Ube cream matcha and an employee told me to mix it well. The Ube flavor came through but barely tasted the matcha. The drink just tasted water down at the first sip. Price: $8 for a drink. Expensive given the drink quality. It was an additional $1 if you wanted oat milk, which I did not get. Service: The employee taking my order was friendly and helpful. You can also order from the kiosks but I wanted to pay in cash. Overall, not worth spending $8 for a lackluster matcha drink. read more

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I feel like the drink quality has dipped since my first visit in 2025; the tea has become noticeably more bitter lately. I used to consider this a strong contender against Chagee, but after my last experience, it's probably not at that level anymore. On the plus side, the service was fast and parking is decent since it's located in a large plaza with plenty of other shops. The ambiance is much better suited for catching up with friends than for studying, making it a nice spot for a quick social hangout even if the tea isn't quite what it used to be. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

BD says it's the best Vietnamese coffee in South Bay Area. He drinks Vietnamese coffee (black and cafe sua da) everyday and he thinks MAI coffee does it the most authentic and delicious. Gotta try their other drinks here too! But a lil pricey maybe? read more

Parking is easy to find. It looks super busy. Theres a lot of people when we were walking in on a Saturday at 5 PM. Lots of seating interior and exterior. There was no line and you can order on two different kiosk or at the counter. Peach Oolong Milk Tea had both flavor but peach was on first taste then the milk tea overpowered the peach and was a bit bitter. We had to ask for more sugar. Cheese coffee biscoff was very strong. Mainly coffee strong and even without adjusting sweetness, it wasn't sweet. Yuzu drink was sour but sweet at the same time. It has lemon, kamquat and mint in the drink. Somehow not as refreshing as I'd hope. This place wasn't as I expected. All these random drinks were on the menu but they might just be popular for their matcha only. I'd try but for matcha or black sesame coffee one last try. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - White Peach Oolong Milk Tea; Avomango Glow; Cheese Coffee with Biscoff cookie crumbs; Yuzu Citrus No.8 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Very friendly service, but not too many choices for diabetics. The Taiwanese milk tea without the sugar was delicious. It seemed to be a nice and fun atmosphere to hang out even though I was just passing by, will be back when I am in the area again. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Pastries, self-ordering kiosk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Such a hidden gem in Gardena! This café is absolutely beautiful with the cutest aesthetic and a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. The pastries were incredible--the pistachio pastry was rich, flaky, and packed with flavor, and the chocolate croissant was perfectly buttery with just the right amount of chocolate. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to try this place and we loved it! The staff were really friendly and this coffee spot gives off a calm and peaceful vibe! It seems like a great place to study and get work done! Theres quite a bit of seating inside and outside the establishment! The brown sugar cream coffee I got was creamy and sweet! The taste is just like a brown sugar milk tea, which makes sense, but I didn't expect it to! Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Brown Sugar Cream Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Went to Gardena to check out Mai Coffee and Tea House. Upon entering the store they have an opening seating. Rather you want to sit on a couch or table they have it for you. They serve a variety of coffee, matcha and teas. I ordered the double matcha, pineapple osmanthus oolong tea and avomango glow. Their double matcha is made with Straus organic milk and all their drinks use fresh fruit. Their drinks ranges from $7-$8 and pastries are about $6. The caffeine level on the drinks are through the roof as it helped me stay awake and alert all day without any crash. You don't need to make any adjustments to the sweetness as the drinks aren't too sweet. Their pastries are massive. They were the size of my face. The cashier will ask if you want it warmed up. Upon ripping into the croissant it was warm and super flakey. The almond croissant had an event amount of almond paste throughout the croissant. It was buttery and decadent. The place is located in a plaza with Tokyo Central and had plenty of parking. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

I ordered the Large Black Sesame Cream Coffee (less sweet), and it was absolutely worth it. The price was very reasonable for the size. The coffee itself was delicious!! Rich, flavorful, and strong just the way I like it. The black sesame cream had a great flavor that paired perfectly with the coffee. The less sweet option was balanced and let the coffee flavor really shine through. Service was quick, and my drink came out fast. The shop was also very cute, clean, and spacious, with plenty of seating inside. Overall, a great spot with quality drinks. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Black Sesame Cream Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

This spot is a dream for anyone who appreciates quality ingredients and clean flavors. Every drink is crafted with care, using rich Straus Organic milk and house-made fruit purées like fresh strawberry. No artificial syrups or processed sugars here, which really makes a difference in taste. We order the: brown sugar coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đường Đen) passion mango fruit tea strawberry matcha Their commitment to sourcing high-quality tea and coffee beans from Vietnam, Taiwan, and Japan truly shines through in every sip. You can taste the authenticity and depth in each drink. The space itself is modern and cozy, with a welcoming atmosphere and a great outdoor seating area. They also offer a variety of pastries to pair with your drinks, making it an easy go-to spot. Overall, a refreshing take on a coffee and tea spot that prioritizes real ingredients, bold flavors. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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We came here before dinner for a quick stop. I chose the peach oolong milk tea with matcha tofu and my friend opted for the mochi mango! We also shared a Nutella croissant. The drinks were so yummy and refreshing. I liked the matcha tofu add-on and that the use real fruit in their purées. Service was quick and friendly as well. Will be back when I'm in the area to try more drinks! read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Nuttella Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Back again to try new flavors. I'm in love with the banana coffee and the mochi barley burst. Their drinks are so unique. So happy they were open Memorial Day when I had work. This place was quit busy but the service was still pretty quick! read more

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A beautiful sunny weekend calls for coffee dates! Parking: Free parking lot. They're located in one of the oldest plazas in Gardena. This plaza always has high foot traffic, so finding a parking spot can be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small indoor space with a decent amount of indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating. It's a studious and social environment. The indoor is very cute with Asian decor everywhere. The tables and chairs could use a cleaning as they seem neglected throughout the day. Service: I didn't interact with anyone since I opted to order at the kiosks. You can also place an order with a cashier at the register. It might take a while to flag one of the workers. Throughput was quick after ordering. Drinks: They offer specialty Vietnamese coffee, milk teas, fruit teas, pure teas, and matcha. One thing that makes them stand out from other coffee shops is their handcrafted mochi. Although I didn't try the mochi drinks during this visit, the presentation looks amazing. Their Vietnamese coffee is sweet and strong. Their foam is thickkk and flavorful. Their fruit teas were refreshing and also sweet. I also looove the free reusable tote bag! So cute! 1) Phin Drip Black Coffee 2) Maicheese Cream Coffee 3) Mango Passion Pricing: Prices are a bit higher than the average for small coffee shop/boba shop. I'd visit once in a while, and I'll definitely be back to try their mochi drinks. read more

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Wow, not enough people are talking about this spot. I came here as I was in the area, but was pleasantly surprised by a couple of things here. The space is huge and would be a great place to get some work done. I got the mango matcha, which was a beautiful and delicious drink with fresh mango puree and high quality matcha. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu, and I think you should check it out too. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

I tried their mango mochi drink after seeing Yelp reviews calling it one of the best. Honestly, it wasn't very sweet--more mild than I expected. I usually order drinks with less sugar, but this one was even less sweet than my usual preference, so I didn't enjoy it as much. The service was good, and ordering online made pickup super convenient. The ambiance is also really nice, with plenty of indoor seating--it seems like a great place to study or get some work done. Next time I'm back I would love to try this mango match and their fruit teas! read more

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Like wow... we stumbled upon this spot while casually looking for coffee, and I'm so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, the display alone was enough to make us want one of everything. They offer a great selection of drinks and an impressive variety of pastries. Everything looked fresh, flaky, and honestly hard to choose from. We ended up with: * Black sesame cream coffee * Ube cream coffee * Butter croissant * Pistachio croissant They warmed up the croissants for us and wow... absolute game changer. Perfectly flaky, buttery, and crisp on the outside, the kind you plan to save but realistically don't. We definitely didn't. The drinks had a solid caffeine kick and were well-balanced, flavorful without being overly sweet. The black sesame and ube added a nice, unique twist without overpowering the coffee itself. Overall, such a pleasant surprise find. Great flavors, quality pastries, and definitely a spot I'd come back to (with zero self-control next time). read more

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Very popular cafe with lots of indoors and outdoors seating, which is great considering how many people they have. It does take some time for your drink to be ready, just order on the tablet for easy ordering. Pistachio bun - dense and kinda dry. I like that they warm it up for you but it tastes MUCH better when you warm it up more at home. Double matcha - Not bad but didn't have a strong flavor, I wouldn't get matcha from this place with better places out there. Ube viet coffee - pretty good, ube and coffee flavor both show up, I'd opt for their coffee next time. Parking was not a problem, it's part of a big plaza. read more

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Parking: Super easy in the large lot right outside. Service: Friendly and helpful with recommendations. Vibe: Spacious with plenty of patio chairs outside, tables to study or work at, benches with outlets, and free wifi provided. Double matcha: Great matcha flavor, not too sweet, good portion, liked the extra powder on top of the cream, Straus Organic milk used. Mango passion fruit tea with pearl boba: Topping was cooked perfectly, not too chewy nor too firm, and fruit was actually fresh without any fruit syrups or processed sugar with fruit bits in the tea. The tea is sourced from Vietnam, Japan, and Taiwan and tasted of high quality. I expected the passion fruit tartness to be a main flavor but it was really well balanced out by the sweetness of the mango. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - double matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Got the mango and strawberry matcha lattes. I really liked them! The fruit puree adds sweetness but it did not over power the matcha flavor. I also loved the sizes of the drinks. Although they were almost $9 each (oat milk is an extra $1), the sizes of the drinks were good. It was refreshing to see a bigger drink cup, at other cafes I can finish my drink in 2 sips. The place was also super cute, had cute decor and it is a good place to sit and chat with friends. The bathroom was kind of dirty, but besides that the place was great! Would go back to try something else read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Mango Matcha & Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

I've been twice within the last week... That should speak volumes. I'm a sucker for a great strong coffee or Vietnamese coffee and the brown sugar caramel coffee has me in a chokehold! We also tried the banana latte as well, and my sister is obsessed! They have a wide selection of past eats and small eats and we have tried both the Nutella and pistachio croissants and I cannot decide which one I like better. This coffee shop is located in a plaza and it has ample parking and a good amount of seating inside. It is a quick service and they have the option to order on the kiosk or at the register. I don't know if it's a weekend thing, but from open until 11 AM they only sell Matcha and coffee and the full menu is not available until after 11 AM. The ambience is nice, well lit and decorated. They do have music going. I will definitely be back. read more

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The cafe has a cozy, warm atmosphere that's great for studying or catching up with friends. There's plenty of seating, including large communal tables, bench seating with outlets, and a couch area. There's also outdoor seating. I ordered the: Double matcha latte Mai cheese cream coffee Peach white oolong tea The double matcha at regular sweetness for anyone who prefers drinks that aren't too sweet. Service is helpful and knowledgeable, with the option to order at kiosks or the register. Drinks come out fairly quickly. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Double matcha and Maicheese Cream Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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didn't feel welcomed nor greeted/acknowledged by the staff. Ordered online so had to go through pick up, and there was a girl barista right in front of us who didn't say hi or anything , yet she seemed busy which ok fine I understand but we were just standing there? Waiting for someone to come up and ask for our order. Finally we flagged another barista and got our drink. Service definitely needs some work- I was put off by that initial encounter. Otherwise the inside seems cute and my bf got the mango mochi , I got double matcha less sweet. Both drinks were good but couldn't choose a size, wish there was an option for that. I'll probably give this another try. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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This is one coffee shop that I have visited a couple of times because I love the service and the baristas are always knowledgeable about the drinks. Sometimes I come in not knowing what I want because I want to try something new every time. I loved the Barley drink. The barista recommended adding the black sesame foam and I was so happy with it. The ambience is very nice. I like the tree in the middle of the space and there is enough seating for work and or just chill. read more

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It gives off the same vibe and set up at the now popular and in a lot of the mall, ChaGee, except Mai is green instead of blue. Even the logo looks very similar. They have 2 self ordering kiosk . The staff are busy in the back preparing drinks so you don't get the customers service, which I think it lacks because of it. I know it is convenient to have self ordering , but let's not forget real human interaction. The drinks were ok, I wouldn't say it's the best. May have to try again but next time with regular sweetness instead of less. The bake good I think it's a bit overpriced and it was not that good, a bit dry. read more

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The banana cream foam is sooo tasty and THICK ! Sooooooo good! I ordered the babanan coffee (iced coffee with Banana cream foam no soybean meal topping). I also ordered a hot vietnamese coffee with banana cream foam. The babanana was great and just the right sweetness. The banana cream foam was so thick and held its shape through the car ride to Torrance. The Vietnamese coffee was strong Thought about adding sweetened condense milk but I was concerned with the banana cream foam making the coffee too sweet. Next time I am adding the sweetened condense milk. Service was super fast. Location used to be the Happy Lemon. Spacious with tables and chairs for quiet time. Modern decor and inviting. Can't wait to be back. read more

Maicheese Cream Coffee: - Similar to vietnamese coffee, strong coffee flavor complemented with the cheese foam Ambiance: - Variety of seating inside and outside the cafe - Parking easy to find since it's located in a strip mall - Outlets: multiple outlets on the side wall - Wifi: zippy read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Maicheese Cream Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

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Got to this location early to place my order. The employee opening didn't greet the few ppl waiting and swung the door open, quite distasteful. Then placed my order and I didn't hear my name called out to get my coffee. The coffee had gotten a bit warm but the banana whip cream made up for it. If you are looking for something different and love banana then get the Bannana Coffee they carry this hot or cold. The ambience is chill and nice atmosphere. Clean and mellow. read more

... Black Sesame "anything" is my FAVORITE... so if it's on the menu, I just stop looking. Today it was a real coffee-black sesame treat in this 103 degree weather! Love the set up here. You can eat inside in the AC, or you can grab a chair and sit outside in the nice spacious patio area. I was with two friends. One chose the strawberry-yogurt drink and the other was too full from lunch, so she passed (her loss) The place was crowded at 1 p.m., but still plenty of place to sit and enjoy the beautiful day! read more

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Order online, it will save you the wait. There is a 2% cc charge. The coffee is Vietnamese style so it's nice and strong and you can taste the black sesame. I ordered mine less sweet and it was perfect. Go to the pickup line and give them your order number or your name. They keep it in the fridge until you get there! Mine was done before the promised time! I don't know if it's worth it if there's a huge line as I've seen before but the one I had was good. And really nice customer service when you pick up. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - Black sesame cream coffee for $7 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California

Visited here after lunch, plenty of parking around as it is shared with a bunch of eateries as well as Tokyo Central and Book Off. This place really reminds me of DA VIEN, especially their drink selections here. Seating is quite spacious inside and outdoor in their patio, which is pretty nice! Gives many options for their customers. They seemed to be more known for their coffee than their tea here, so we ahead and ordered a black sesame cream coffee and the maicheese cream coffee for my friend. Note, there's a small fee of 2.5% credit card surcharge so paying with cash might be better. Service was quick and friendly! I got my drink pretty promptly despite how busy they were. Tasting some of the black sesame cream top, it was really good! It had the nice roasted flavor to it. Coffee wasn't too bitter or sweet, it was just right. The space is very inviting and makes it an enjoyable place to relax with your drink or chat with friends. My friend seemed to have enjoyed her drink as well! I would visit if I'm around the area again. read more

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Such a cute tea and coffee place! When you first walk in you can smell The aroma of fresh brewed teas and coffee. They have coffees and matcha before 11am and any other specialities drinks is after 11am so just make sure to check the time you go if you want a specific drink. There's plenty of seating inside. They also have plenty of assorted pastries you can order. Here's what we ordered which everyone tasted great! Babanana coffee: $6.98 Strawberry matcha: $7.98 Maicheese cream cheese coffee: $6.98 Brown sugar cream cheese coffee: $6.87 Totally bookmarking this place to Come back. read more

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I got the mango mochi, double matcha, and banana coffee the banana coffee was my favorite. The worker told me that it is a Vietnamese coffee-based. The the banana + coffee flavor combo was so smooth and balanced, it was definitely my favorite. The drinks are fresh and the quality of the ingredients is amazing! There is also plenty of seating and such aesthetic vibes. If you're nearby, definitely worth a visit. read more

MAI Coffee & Tea House - babanana coffee, mochi mango, pistachio white chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gardena, California