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    Maruwu Seicha

    4.1 (222 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ube Matcha Latte
    Samantha D.

    Located at the Culver Steps this is a place i've been wanting to try so bad! I'm so glad i did because it was delicious. I got an Ube Match and it was really good. A perfect amount of both. They were super packed but even so they got the order out quickly and were very kind. There is indoor and outdoor seating which was nice especially with the beautiful outside weather. They don't validate parking so just make sure you know that!

    Angela L.

    Reminded me so much of Japan. Tucked near the Culver Hotel, this spot has a peaceful, zen atmosphere with lots of trees , seating indoor and outdoor in the Culver steps. I ordered the strawberry matcha, made with fresh strawberries. I don't like my drinks sweet so I ordered 0% sweet, and the natural sweetness of the strawberry was just enough (the staff was nice to give me a side of sweetener for me to add if needed). The matcha is high quality- you can actually taste the bitterness, which I appreciate. I spotted the matcha ice cream and cheese tarts that I plan to try next time when in the area. Lucky to find street parking on Main Street. Side note: Culver Blvd and Main Street is an all-way pedestrian signal where you can cross straight or diagonally.

    Harrison W.

    One of my favorite matcha ice cream spot and they also have nice outdoor seating for people watch. Inside was decorated well and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I ordered a matcha ice cream and matcha latte. Ice cream was soft and tasty, not very sweet at all. Matcha latte was ok. I have to pick one, I would just get the ice cream. Highly recommended.

    Danny N.

    Great matcha place in Culver City! The line is pretty long when I came but moves pretty fast. They're pretty efficient in getting your drink. The drink I got was great and the matcha flavor was great! There are lots of parking structures nearby you can park at. Check it out if you're in Culver City!

    Matcha latte with Hokkaido snow top
    Vivian J.

    Whenever I'm in the Bay, I always make a stop at Maruwu Seicha. They have some of the most consistent and delicious matchas! I'm so excited that one opened in Campbell - I usually go to the one in SF Japantown, but parking around that area is a hassle. This one is conveniently located in downtown Campbell in a really cute and homey shopping area. I love their plain matcha latte, less sweet. You also can't go wrong with a matcha snow top or a Hokkaido snow top. Both are incredibly decadent! Their matcha is a bright, lush green and is the perfect balance between nutty and umami. It's not too bitter or grassy. Their hojicha lattes are also yummy. Specifically, their hot black sesame hojicha latte is a treat on a cold day. It tastes a lot like the Chinese black sesame soups that I grew up eating, though with a bit more of a roasted tea flavor. Service is quick, so if you wanted to grab and go, this spot is awesome. They also have seating inside if you want to sit and chat. I can't wait to come back and try out their soft serves. Their matcha lattes live rent-free in my head. Please come to OC!!

    Emeline L.

    Located at Culver Steps in a prime location to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather. Food 3/5 Matcha soft serve - Slow eater + hot day = do not get the waffle cone. Hilariously, it was seeping through the tiny, tiny holes of the cone. Strong matcha flavor, 10/10. Matcha cheese tart - I did not enjoy the combination of these two flavors. On two separate occasions we've tried the hojicha and matcha but they are overdosed in sugar - not for us. Service 4/5 Standard, nothing special. Ambiance 3/5 Tables were dirty and their outdoor chairs are uncomfortable to sit in for long periods of time. The line for the business is also awkward but nothing that can be controlled due to the layout of the cafe.

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    Serina L.

    I needed a place to do work a little later on a weekend afternoon and Maruwu seicha did the trick! I really enjoyed the matcha for its strong matcha taste and chunks of tofu BUT I wish I got a different drink since this one felt more like a dessert. Nothing wrong with the flavor though! Service was pretty quick and kind!! There's ample seating indoors and outdoors. :)

    Matcha and Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve Cup
    Jenny T.

    Pleasantly surprised by the matcha soft serve! Definitely get this over the gelato. If you've had Tea Master's soft serve, the flavor of the matcha soft serve is similar, but it melts faster here. Good portion size for splitting between 2-3 people after dinner. Service was good as well! No line around 8 PM on Monday evening and the workers were very quick to put orders out and happy to answer questions. Ambience - casual, all seats were occupied at 8 PM. Overall, very glad to have another good dessert option that's open til 10 PM in Culver City.

    Matcha Americano & matcha Matcha Latte Snow Top
    Stephanie P.

    Matcha spot at culver city steps Went on a friday evening & it was super packed For parking if the steps parking lot is full i'd recommend parking at the trader joes lot across the street There was a line but it went by relatively fast!! there was a cashier & also an ordering kiosk / ipad at the front. I was very impressed with how quick the staff was with orders even on a friday, i didn't wait long at all. my drink came out fast despite the rush they were experiencing. the matcha americano was light & tasty. it's not sweet though, just FYI. i did like it !! the matcha latte with snow top was nice & creamy. i think it's a great addition to the matcha scene specifically in culver city, but overall in LA? it's alright. i definitely think ktown has better matcha options if you're willing to venture out further.

    Cecillee E.

    Quick service. chose the most popular drink the soy matcha. Note: the foam was made of dairy. I was debating to get matcha with ube but was told they use paste for ube. I prefer the ube jam. I chose 1 of each of the egg tarts. Soo Good! I'd come back for the egg tart! Parking is close by.

    Uji Matcha Cheese Tart
    Sarah C.

    5/6/2026 Second time here at Maruwu Seicha. HOJICHA LATTE + SNOW TOP Got it 100% sweetness, medium-size. Hokkaido whole milk. Last time I ordered the matcha latte with 50% sweetness and it did not taste good. Happy I got it with 100% sweetness and it was not overly sweet! Really enjoyed it! Full hojicha flavor with the creamy snow top which enhanced and complemented the hojicha flavor. The snow top by itself has a light cream cheese flavor, but mixed in with the hojicha, you can only taste the creaminess of the snow top. This was delicious! Recommend for hojicha lovers! HOKKAIDO MILK + MATCHA SWIRL on waffle cone. Creamy, luxurious mouthfeel! This was delightful from beginning to end! The hokkaido milk was super creamy with that sweetness in the milk. The matcha had just the right amount of sweet and vegetal matcha flavor that complemented the hokkaido milk ice cream. This was so good! However, my one regret is getting this on a waffle cone, as I was already full and the waffle cone was slowly getting soggy, as I took my time in eating this. The waffle cone was delicious though with a vanilla waffle flavor with a crispy texture that wasn't too thick or thin. This is a must-try! I came here to get the hojicha baumkuchen and matcha financiers, which was advertised in their stores. But they haven't had any for awhile now. They've said they do not get them in often. Wish they would take down the advertisements if they no longer sell them in stores. Came in after 1:00pm on a weekday. The lines do form here, but even my second time here, it was not out the door. Lines move, but not super fast. You might need a smidgen of patience and even more to wait for your order. SELF-ORDER KIOSK AVAILABLE There is a self-order kiosk right next to the register, so you can order there as well if the person in front is taking too long to order. CUSTOMER SERVICE It was good. No attitude and everyone did their job. INDOOR + OUTDOOR SEATS AVAILABLE Indoor tables and seats are always packed and the tables are close together (which is annoying), but there are outdoor long wooden tables and benches as well. There are other outdoor seats around Culver Steps, so there's no issue with seats. Maruwu Seicha is quickly becoming my favorite matcha / hojicha drink + gelato place! Definitely returning!

    Matcha Pistachio Latte  Gelato (No 3 and Hokkaido milk)
    Isabel S.

    Stopped by for a quick pick me up and service was quick! Easy to find parking and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We got the split gelato: No. 3 matcha and Hokkaido milk. Both were good but I prefer the matcha one. Color of the matcha gelato is very vibrant but it was actually sweeter than I expected- was hoping for a stronger, original matcha flavor...the Hokkaido milk one wasn't bad but I personally think Indigo Cow's is better. Also ordered the pistachio matcha latte but was unfortunately not my fav, the pistachio flavor was too overpowering; I couldn't taste the matcha even after only getting half sweet (which was the default sweetness on the self order menu). Felt like I was just drinking pistachio milk lol. Would not order again.

    Mary D.

    The quality of their matcha lives up to their hype. Just from a sip I knew it was super high quality. It's very strong. I have gone here a few times. They have a number of seating options inside and outside. I'm not sure if the wifi works here yet but it's a comfortable place to do work at and surely lock in for a few hours. They have a number of options too varying from matcha or hojicha with snowtop (cream tops), added soft serve, gelato and cheese tarts. Every drink I have tried so far has been 9/10 - 10/10. I know people complain about the price point but for LA and the quality you are getting this is worth it

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