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    Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.2 (135 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Vivian P.

    Came Back for the Special... But I'm Sticking to the Shaved Ice! After how delicious our first visit was, I knew I had to come back and try one of their specials. Unfortunately... this one just wasn't for me. Maiko Special -- $13.50 Rating: 6/10 There was SO much happening in this cup that I honestly didn't know where my taste buds were supposed to focus! Between the different ingredients, flavors, and textures, it felt like a little bit of everything was thrown in. The jelly at the bottom was pretty bland, and the red beans were just okay. The matcha cake had a decent texture and paired nicely with the ube and matcha ice cream, but then came the cereal crunch... and at that point, my taste buds were like, "Girl, we need a moment." Individually, I think some of these ingredients would be great, but together there were just too many flavors competing in one cup for my liking. I'm still glad I gave it a try, especially since I was craving something different after our first visit. But now I know myself better--I'm definitely sticking with their shaved ice next time! Sometimes you have to try the fancy special to realize your original favorite was already perfect. Happy sweets!

    Pun K.

    This is a new location with great staff, excellent service, and a friendly atmosphere. The matcha has a great taste and high quality. Highly recommended!

    matcha latte and iced lemon matcha
    Edbert S.

    A great place to get your matcha fix in the Atlantic Times Square. I wish that more stores will open in the near future because it's somewhat of a ghost town here (even though parking gets so full). We ordered the matcha latte and the iced lemon matcha. They were both solid but the latte was extremely sweet. However, they were so nice to adjust the sweetness of it for us and it tasted a lot better. The drinks came out pretty quickly and the staff were all so nice, despite being so busy. There was plenty of seating inside with good A/C during the hot summer.

    Large iced matcha with oat milk
    Pam Y.

    Came for the 1st time today to satisfy my matcha craving... I paid $10.94 for ONE iced matcha with oat milk!! so pricey! but oh SO DELICIOUS!!!! :D I think I'll definitely return, but only when I'm feeling generous with my wallet LOL

    Linh Y.

    I couldn't resist while I was at Atlantic Times Square in Monterey Park. I had to drop by Matcha Cafe Maiko. Free parking at the square. Come early to snatch a parking spot because they get super busy on the weekends. Cute cafe ice cream shop. Staff was friendly. What drew me in was the ube not so much the matcha. I was intrigued by the Maiko Special so I got it. It comes with a choice of up to two flavors. I chose matcha and ube. It also comes with matcha chiffon, chestnuts, and shiratama mochi. It's a small cup with lots in it. It looked like it was top heavy. Strangely enough, the toppings are at the bottom and the ice cream at the top. I had to eat all the ice cream first because I couldn't get to the toppings LOL. By the time I was done, all I had left were the toppings. They may want to reconsider its preparation method. Anyways, ube and matcha ice cream were smooth and delicious. I probably won't get the Maiko Special again as it was one pricey item at $12+ each. I will try their other ice cream items in the future though. Still worth a visit for matcha ice cream plus more.

    The Special
    Debbie W.

    This place is located in the Atlantic Time Square plaza so we just parked within the structure. The interior design was very cute with touches of Japanese inspired artworks and a unique ceiling design. There isn't a lot of seating inside but we were lucky to snag a table before the rush. We got: Ube Maiko Special - yummy but not worth the price. The difference is you get way more soft serve, but I didn't love all the toppings below it. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed the Ube. Matcha Shaved Ice - better priced. Although the soft serve wasn't as much as the Special order, it was still a satisfying amount and it also had the same mochi balls in the Special order. These were very chewy and delicious. For someone that loves Matcha, the Matcha soft serve was very delicious and I would definitely come back just for this.

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    Chris W.

    We are craving for matcha today and this is great place to go if you are around Monterey Park It is located at the Atlantic Square plaza and parking is easy in the structure They offered so many kinds of matcha drinks and desserts I had a hot hojicha latte and my friend has a hot matcha latte and we all chose 50% sugar level The drinks are delicious and I saw people ordering the ice cream float and it looked amazing They had really good service The vibe there is easy and chill

    Ube soft serve
    Net A.

    092/2026/May Offers a variety of their one of a kind Matcha sweetness in their beverages , shaved ice, as well as soft served ice cream!! My Ube soft serve was delicious and the generous serving I got in a cone had a left over as a smoothie for hubby !!!

    5/19/26 Matcha for ate Net, generous serving
    Jennifer W.

    5/18/26 After some really savory Chinese food, this spit is just a few doors down and perfect for dessert. Walked in either friends to check out their menu. I wanted soft serve. Staff are friendly and welcoming, attentive and kept the place tidy, clean & organized. The wonderful smell of fresh waffle cone wafted in the air-it was intoxicating. I got matcha & ube soft serve-- what a huge portion! I couldn't finish it. It was so good though! Not too sweet. Each flavor was distinctive and enjoyable. There's no restroom inside the shop but the plaza has public restrooms and dedicated parking, limit 4 hours, free. Would likely return if the mood strikes and if in the area

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a trendy desserts shop, hot and humid inside no air conditioning running for a very hot day, tables were dirty without being cleaned promptly Service: slow and careless, it took a while to place the order and their pick up was chaotic when there's people ordering similar items Food: their menu is specialized in matcha ice cream and drinks MAIKO SPECIAL - *** Soft Serve of Matcha and Vanilla, Chewy Mochi balls, chestnut, and sweet red bean, Matcha sponge cake, crispy corn flakes, and agar jelly soaked in kuromitsu syrup, average taste Soft-Serve Ice Cream - *** mix of ube and matcha Price: overpriced for the quality, not worth $25+ for two orders

    Green tea & vanilla soft serve & Maiko special with ube and green tea
    Helen P.

    Stopped by on a Sunday around 7 pm and ended up waiting about 20 minutes after placing our order, which wasn't too bad considering how busy it was. The shop was lively and fairly noisy, with a mix of booths and tables for seating. We ordered the Maiko Special with ube and matcha soft serve. Overall, it was just okay. The soft serve itself was smooth, creamy, and had a nice balance of ube and matcha flavors. However, there was a bit too much red bean for my liking. The portion is generous and definitely something I'd recommend sharing. The staff was friendly, and our order came out in a reasonable amount of time despite the crowd. While this wasn't a standout dessert for me, it's a fun spot to satisfy a soft serve craving.

    Matcha latte float
    Selene S.

    We came back for their matcha latte float ($8.45). Sadly, they reduced the amount of soft serve more than 50%. The taste and quality is still good, very rich in matcha, but that was disappointing to say the least. Service was quick. It looks like only one person working the counter.

    Vu T.

    The first time I went to Matcha Cafe Maiko was several years ago in Honolulu, and their matcha was outstanding! So I'm really excited they opened one in east LA. It's definitely a great place to sit down and enjoy matcha, and they have an extensive list to order! Unfortunately, a few of their items don't taste good at all. I ordered a few unique and safe items and I realized their safe choices are the way to go I.e matcha latte and their matcha soft serves. The matcha lemonade was way too sour, and their special matcha dessert just overwhelmed the matcha itself and there were too many pieces that didn't feel like they belong and the matcha bread was overly dry. I'll definitely come back but just for the lattes and soft serves!

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