Maiko Matcha might be one of my favorite summer spots lately. The peach & mango swirl was surprisingly layered and refreshing instead of just overly sweet. I also loved the Mango Jasmine with coconut cream, really creamy with a strong tea flavor underneath. Their drinks are so pretty people literally stopped me to ask where I got it from. Ube Matcha is still my safe order every time read more

It's mango season, and I couldn't resist Maiko's new arrivals. Stopped by to treat myself, and honestly, even though they're a matcha specialist, their mango game is surprisingly strong! Today's picks: * Mango Sticky Rice Parfait: Such a creative combo. I went with the Mango & Peach Oolong swirl. The sweetness of the mango pairs perfectly with the floral tea, and the sticky rice at the bottom adds that perfect "solid happiness" in every bite. * Mango Coconut Breeze: This one is a total eye-catcher with the blue coconut milk and yellow mango contrast. 50% sugar was just right--very refreshing for the summer. * Mango Jasmine w. Coconut Crème: A fragrant jasmine base topped with a rich coconut foam. They're quite generous with the mango chunks! * Maple Oat Hojicha Latte: Tried this at 25% sugar. The smokiness of the hojicha with the hint of maple and creamy oat milk is so comforting. Highly recommend this for anyone who prefers a less sweet, more mellow drink. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This was so good! Today was the first time I tried their strawberry matcha. I added lavender syrup and it was already so sweet(I asked for 25% sweetness). The matcha literally tasted so fruity, almost like fruity pebbles. I also got the white chocolate matcha cookie(yum!) I liked the fact that my order was ready before I even got there, as I had ordered on the site. They also decorated the shop with jellycats, which were absolutely adorable. read more

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Cute place. Kind of hard to find. You got past the FAO store into the Rockefeller Center and down the stairs and then down one of the hallways almost to the end between Starbucks and Juice Press. Find. They are very thorough with getting the line moved. Have tons of drinks, ice cream and more to pick from. They even have a pick up live screen so you know exactly how long your order will take and when it's ready. I ordered a Sakura Matcha and with 50% less ice and coconut milk. It was so delightful and the perfect amount of sweetness. I slurped it up in less than 10 minutes. I really liked it. It was light and the perfect blend of flavors between Sakura and Matcha once you give it a good mix. It would be nice at this place had a little more room for seating but overall a good experience. read more

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Really good matcha in midtown manhattan! You can taste the matcha and it's not overpowered by the other syrups. There was quite a long line around 2pm on a weekday and it took a while to get the drinks. The staff was moving efficiently though! Note that this location is in the basement of the building! You will need to enter a building, it's not visible from the street. read more

Gas. I wish I could've had another round, but that would've been total overkill. The Nilla cookies melted like butter in my mouth alongside the banana cream, and the matcha paired well (imo) with the pudding. The soft-serve matcha was sold out the first time I stopped by. The next day I came back and the store was packed with a line of kids after school. Seeing that convinced me it was worth waiting for, and it absolutely was. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Banana pudding, nilla wafers over soft served matcha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Unfortunately, was not really impressed with their mango jasmine with coconut creme drink. I had 50% sugar as the recommendation, but I felt that it was a little dull. Personally would have wanted it a bit sweeter. Quick service, convenient location, and wait was not long at all. I would come back to try another drink, perhaps sweeter or a different combination. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Difficult to find (inside mall, lower level near Rockefeller Center ice rink) and sort of behind the Starbucks. Worth the roundabout wandering to find this place! We got a sesame latte and a matcha soft serve in matcha along with an unagi onigiri. The sesame was very good. The matcha was amazing! The onigiri was hot, fresh, and tasty. You can order via one of the two kiosks to the right as you enter. read more

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Best Matcha cafe around! The people are nice too! I've tried nearly every matcha on the menu and all are good. I especially love the strawberry matcha latte and the Ube matcha latte. The matcha soft serve is also incredible! I highly recommend this place! It can be a little tricky to find the first time because it's on the ground floor of Rockefeller (same level as the ice rink, down the hall on the southeast side). read more

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Inside the concourse near Starbucks, you'll find this tucked away. There are two kiosks to the side where you can order from. Some minimal seating but mostly a grab and go operation. One thing I liked was that you were able to adjust the sweetness and ice level, similar to boba. There were also recommendations on how sweet to go based on the drink. I really wanted to try the banana pudding and while this was tasty I preferred my friends ube matcha. The ube and matcha was actually a really good combo. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

First time I had Matcha Cafe Maiko was in Hawaii. They have since expanded to pretty much everywhere. This specific location is located inside the Rockefeller Center. There is no seating inside but there are tons outside the center. Service was quick and the soft serve was refreshing. read more

The perfect prop for your spring photoshoot This collection is going to sellout when the weather gets a little warmer. Everything looks so cute! I recommend getting 25% or less sugar. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - 7) Sakura Foam Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Opening at this location is dangerous for me. On the other hand this is legit matcha flavor soft serve ice cream and drink. You can't go wrong with anything you order. Employees are friendly or efficient. Items are great. No seating in the store though you can find a seat outside though with the holiday season, it's a bit difficult plus it's cold. read more

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Awesome new matcha spot located in the shops under the Rockefeller Plaza! It can be a little tricky to find underneath but it is located in a hallway past the Starbucks. Inside is fairly small but you can order via the self service kiosks on the right or with the friendly staff. There is an extra $.50 service charge I noticed when using the machine so it may be better to order with the staff. We tried the Peach oolong tea with matcha foam, the matcha latte, unagi onigiri and the matcha/white rabbit mix soft serve. The peach oolong tea wasn't too sweet and the matcha foam went really well with it. The matcha latte was also very good and the amount of matcha to milk ratio was perfect. The soft serve was on point and they added some decorative Christmas toppings for free! The unagi onigiri was surprisingly good and there was a decent amount of eel in it compared to other onigiri spots in the city. The staff here were really kind to answer any questions and there is a couple small standing bar spots to enjoy the sweets. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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This place literally stopped me in my tracks while walking around under the top of the rock because of my matcha addiction! You order at a little kiosk, and they text you when your order is ready to pick it up at the counter. They have a variety of matcha drinks and ice-cream. I got the matcha soft serve, which was topped with matcha powder and came out pretty quickly despite it being pretty crowded. It tasted like a very high-quality matcha, and was so good that it was worth having even on a freezing February day. At $10 it was pretty expensive, but it was a great treat! read more

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If there's one thing I love, it's matcha. Matcha anything. So when I stumbled upon this place it made me so happy. I came here on several occasions and found that the matcha ice cream in a cup with a cone broken up hit the spot. My one recommendation is if you're not keen on a strong matcha flavor, do not opt to add the powder topping. I did this when I got the matcha and ube ice cream combo and couldn't taste the ube. The powder overpowered the taste and the matcha ice cream on its own had a rich, decadent, earthy taste--a perfect taste of a strong cup of matcha, not watered down at all. Service is quick and lunchtime is pretty busy. You can order ahead, but they churn through the line pretty quick. 4.5 stars rounded up. read more

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Tried their new Lucky milk soft serve ice cream and Lucky Milk matcha latte, and both were so good. read more

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Tried both the ube/matcha and Vietnamese coffee soft swerve flavors; both were really strong and tasted really good. Looks like there were also a bunch of cute drinks and other treats that would be fun to try. Small counter serve shop in the Rockefeller concourse (underground). A bit busy on a Thursday afternoon, but the staff were very fast. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ube matcha soft serve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Loved this spot at Rockefeller Center! The matcha is rich and smooth, perfectly balanced with the light, floral sakura flavors. The Sakura Soft Serve is super creamy (and so pretty!), and the drinks are refreshing without being too sweet. Such a cute spring vibe--definitely a go-to for a quick, aesthetic treat! read more

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I'm a big fan of their matcha soft serve--I've even waited an hour in the cold once just for their matcha parfait when they opened their first location in NYC. Located at the rink level of Rockefeller Center, this new location is more spacious than the ones in Chinatown and Tangram. ＊Lavendar Matcha Soft Serve $9 The marcha flavor is richer than most store-bought matcha ice creams, with a bittersweet finish that real matcha lovers will appreciate. I was also pleasantly surprised by the seasonal lavender soft serve. It had lovely floral notes and wasn't too sweet. ＊Banana Pudding Matcha Latte $9.25 NYC might be late to Asian dessert trends... but the wait was finally over. The banana pudding adds a creamy sweetness that somehow offsets the matcha's bitterness. Sugar level is adjustable too, so you can customize it to your liking--a major plus if you prefer your drink less sweet! ＊Matcha Jasmine Latte $7 If you prefer a strong tea flavor, don't skip this seasonal special. It may look like a regular matcha latte, but it shines with fragrant jasmine tea notes. I went with 25% sugar, and the sweetness level was just right. ＊Onigiri $7 for one, $12 for two Exclusively sold at this new location. They have onigiri like mentaiko mayo, sukiyaki beef, and eel! read more

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Maiko Matcha Café is one of my favorite go-to spots for matcha desserts and drinks, so I was thrilled to hear they were opening their third New York City location--this one at Rockefeller Center. Naturally, I had to check it out. This new outpost is a bit hidden, tucked away on the rink level in the passage that connects Rockefeller Center to the subway system. The easiest way to find it is by entering near the rink level and taking the passageway on the left--you'll spot them near Starbucks. Though small, the space is lovely and welcoming. There are a couple of self-service kiosks to the right of the entrance, or you can place your order directly at the counter. I personally preferred the kiosks--it's nice to see pictures of the menu items and take your time customizing each drink. I tried 3 items that I've never had before at their other locations: Lavender Latte with Matha Crème ($7.50): available hot or cold and I got mine cold with 50% sweetness and 50% ice. This was so refreshing and gorgeous to look at. It's always nice when something tastes as good as it looks. The drink had a slight floral taste and the matcha crème added a soft velvety texture with every slurp. Would definitely get this again. Sukiyaki Beef Onigiri ($7): I believe this is made to order as it took a bit of time for them to deliver this item. The rice was nice a soft and the wagyu beef filling was delicious. I just wished it had more filling. My first few bites were mostly rice and seaweed but the bites with the beef was great. Hojicha Milk Chocolate Cookie ($3.50): the cookie was soft and chewy with a hint of sweetness both from the cookie and the pieces of milk chocolate. It also had a slight nutty flavor. I really enjoyed this and scarfed it down pretty quickly. This visit only deepened my love for Maiko Matcha. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack, treat, dessert, or drink near Rockefeller Center or the F/M/B/D subways, this café is a wonderful option. read more

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Small place but amazing matcha. Order the strawberry matcha half sweet! Went twice in a row lol

This restaurant is located inside the Rockefeller Center shops and is a bit hard to find. I ordered a hojicha drink and an onigiri. The onigiri was expensive for what it was but the drink was yummy with a strong roasted tea flavor. There's no seating here and limited counter space where you can stand to eat and drink. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Located inside the rockefeller right when you exit the gift shop, it is a busy packed place. They offer a small variety of matcha green teas and some japanese treats like onigiris and bean filled pastries. Went during a busy time but the wait time is not too bad. The place is kept clean and gives a cute in and out feel to it as there is no seating. read more

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Soooo good and the staff was extremely sweet! Perfect spot in Rockefeller for some good soft serve and authentic matcha lattes that are so good! Also love the atmosphere with all the cute decorations. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - 7) Sakura Foam Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm Japanese and grew up with tea ceremonies / matcha, so I'm picky and a hater of chains like Cha Cha Matcha for their mid-quality matcha drinks. Came here to meet a friend who's been trying many matcha cafes across the city and was pleasantly surprised by the matcha lattes! Price is steep but it seems they use a good amount of matcha per drink and the ceremonial grade seems good based on the depth of the green color. Nice to know they have sweets too :) read more

Ugh this is the best combination to ever exist!!!! I chose 25% sugar for my matcha bc I thought the ice cream would've been sweet but to my surprise, the ice cream was not that sweet! I think next time I will choose one sugar level up :) read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha latte float - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Matcha is the new hype lately, and Matcha Cafe Maiko was a bit of a let down to be honest. The ordering system is through two kiosks, and the groups in front of us were taking their sweet time. After 15 minutes we ordered a hojicha latte, with an upcharge of $1.50 for oat milk, but it was a bit too grainy and thick. The Vietnamese coffee soft serve also tasted a bit funky, not at all like the taste of a Viet coffee. We also ordered two onigiri - at $7 per piece or 2 for $12, this is such a rip off. The Sukiyaki beef hardly had anything in it and was mostly rice. The Garlic Miso was also underwhelming and small for $7 - in Japan you can get an onigiri for $1 that has more quality and value! Overall, we waited way too long for our order and the taste of everything was sub-par for how much we paid. read more

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Got the 1 Drink 1 Onigiri Combo, with 25%S, Hot, Lactaid Whole Milk (Latte Default) Matcha Latte and the Spicy Cod Roe W. Mayo (Mentaiko). Very pleased with my matcha latte (25%S, Hot, Lactaid Whole Milk (Latte Default)) (not watered down or light) and the Spicy Cod Roe W. Mayo Mentaiko was delicious. Also got the 3 cookies selection with 2 Hojicha Milk Chocolate cookies + 1 Premium Matcha White Chocolate cookie. I'd asked the girls at the counter which cookie they'd recommend more and they noted the Hojicha, so I opted for 2 of those and it was quite tasty. I have yet to try the Premium Matcha one but I'm sure it will be appetizing as well. It is a bit pricy, but that matches the $$ tag in Yelp. Planning to return and try more of their menu~ read more

Matcha was average. The price was a bit steep. You can order at the kiosk or at the front counter. There was a long line when we went on a Saturday evening. They got the drinks out quickly though. Maybe 15-20 minute wait total. It's in the basement of the Rockefeller building which is pretty cool. read more

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One of my favorite ice cream spots! I've been here a couple times but at other locations. When you first enter, on the right there are two kiosks you can place your order at. There are no seats but there are two long tables against the window. I ordered the guava & lychee soft serve which is only available for a limited time and it didn't disappoint! It was very tasty; creamy and refreshing. I love the combination of the flavors. I had a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top. When the order is ready they ask you if you want a sprinkle of powder on top (hojicha, matcha, cocoa or one other one). If I remember correctly, the soft serve was about $10. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Guava & lychee soft serve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic matcha and experience. They have a lot of good options. Highly recommend their dalgona latte with lavender milk. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Lavender matcha and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Super friendly staff. Favorite food is the mochi taiyaki. The matcha drinks are so refreshing. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - So colorful and the flavor was on point - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I actually went twice in one day! The first time, their ice cream machine wasn't working, but when I came back later, it was up and running. I got the black sesame and peach oolong mix. They served it swirled together instead of side by side, which made the peach oolong flavor almost nonexistent. All I could really taste was the black sesame. Still, it was pretty good overall! read more

The matcha here is great. Highly recommend coming here. The line can be crazy during lunch time but it's worth the wait read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Love having a full-menu matcha place inside Rockefeller. Got a coconut water matcha creme drink and it's delicious. Wanna try the food items like onigiri next time. The service is attentive and quick. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coconut matcha creme - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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It's so cuteeeeeeee. The matcha and white bunny flavor matches wellll! The matcha balances out the sweetness and it's the perfect amount! Not too heavy and perfect for 2 read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Finally got to try the white bunny soft serve it's soooo cute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Good matcha. The people working there honor your requests. I asked for slightly sweet and little ice. The matcha seems like nice quality. And I appreciated that when I left to use the restroom, they stored my matcha in the fridge for me. read more

The matcha was not as rich as I thought it would be for the price, but it was still delicious and I liked their variety of flavors. If you're picky about a deep matcha flavor, maybe I'd recommend somewhere else, but for a sweet treat this definitely will satisfy. I had the ube matcha soft serve pudding and I liked the combination and you could taste the flavors. I would definitely come back to taste the other combinations. Service was very quick and the staff was readily available to help! There isn't any seating but there is a space to stand and eat. Overall I had a pleasant experience here! read more

This place can be hard to find, underground in the dining halls of Rockefeller Center, so give yourself time to find. The matcha was pretty good; I got it in the soft serve parfait. The guava part of the swirl was pretty yucky, I threw most of it away. The matcha cake pieces it came with were dry and tasteless. The corn flakes were put with the clear jelly, which made them soggy. The mochis were yummy with a good chew that didn't get hard too quickly. Overall, for $13+, this was a disappointment that I wouldn't go back for read more