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    Matcha En

    4.2 (286 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Japanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Kristen J.

    I loved the concept, but not the execution. After we ordered, it was a literal 25 minute wait to get a drink to go. Insane if not made aware ahead of time. When I got my drink, the matcha was delicious but I ordered a banana pudding matcha. There was barely any and so it had no real banana flavor. TLDR: order the delicious matcha but go on a weekday.

    Brown Sugar Boba Crme Brle Souffl Pancake (15 -20 Minute Wait)
    Justin C.

    Matcha En was located in a Chinatown plaza! I'm not sure if there was a parking lot but we just found street parking. The plaza had a lot of other businesses that would make a fun side quest day. There were a lot of options here but I was excited to try the pancakes. I would try it again if someone else wants to come. Staff: (3/5) Sanitation: (3/5) Brown Sugar Boba Crème Brûlée Pancake (4/5) The pancake was pretty good. It was fluffy for sure and the crème brûlée sauce was good, I would definitely say the more sauce the better. The brûléed sugar on top was a nice texture change as well.

    Matcha dango
    Nikki C.

    a matcha lover's paradise!! The matcha latte creme brulee was quite sweet, but I was content with the bitterness as well. We ordered a matcha cake with red bean inside/green tea mousse which was also not too sweet. We had the matcha dango which was freshly made, be prepared to wait for it. I would love to come back and try their other options but this is a must stop in Chinatown!!

    Cherry O.

    We stopped by Matcha En in Chinatown for the first time and ordered at the counter since we weren't sure what to try. Located in Chinatown Square near the entrance closer to the Walgreens. The cafe only has a few tables and a nice ambiance. Menu was extensive. I went with the Matcha Crepe and a side of Vanilla/Matcha swirl soft serve. The crepe was beautifully made -- soft, not dry, and layered with plenty of light matcha cream between each thin layer. It had a strong, authentic matcha flavor without being overly sweet. It came with a side of red bean, which was a bit too sweet for me, and a side of matcha cake, which I actually loved -- I'd definitely order that cake on its own next time. If you're a true matcha fan, this dessert is for you. 8/10 The soft serve was creamy and smooth, though a little too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll skip the vanilla swirl and go for just the matcha flavor. 8/10 I would definitely go back and try the other desserts.

    Martha K.

    Super good! We got the matcha pancakes and it was super delicious. The order said it would take 10 minuets but it didn't take that long. There are also many cute decorations and I loved eating here.

    Matcha and vanilla ice cream
    Katy C.

    We stopped by Matcha En about half an hour before they closed after having some dim sum at MingHin. We ordered on the kiosk after browsing the very large menu - they have a lot of ice cream options, drinks, and other desserts. The display case is fun because it shows what the (fake) versions of many items look like. I got the hojicha and ube ice cream in a cup, and Nate got the matcha and vanilla ice cream in a taiyaki fish cone. It took awhile for our order to come out. The store was a little messy and needed stocking, but again they were near closing. I was really excited for the combo of hojicha and ube since those are flavors that I enjoy and don't get a lot of back home, but unfortunately the ice cream really didn't have much flavor at all. The matcha and vanilla was a little more flavorful, but still not as much as I was expecting. We also thought it wasn't quite cold enough as it melted super fast (which made the taiyaki cone very messy to eat). Overall it's a cute spot but I don't know if I need to come back.

    Egg waffles with matcha/vanilla mixed soft serve
    Amy L.

    The Hojicha flavor was sweet and strong but the ube was so-so. The matcha latte underneath was just not it. I can barely taste any matcha flavor. The matcha soft serve on the egg waffle had an odd sour aftertaste, was more runny than the other flavors and again no matcha taste. When asked about it, the staff looked like they were questioning the taste too but said nothing was wrong. They just gave us separate cup of vanilla soft serve. The egg waffle was dense, not crispy and also felt undercooked. We enjoyed the vanilla soft serve. It had a good consistency, was fragrant and not too sweet.

    Matcha latte with oat milk.
    Maggie X.

    If the namesake is matcha, the matcha has to be good. Spoiler: the matcha was not good. I had been craving matcha since going to Gathers a few days prior and had high hopes for Matcha En. The inside of the shop was not very inviting, the tables were sticky, and the large screens behind the counter that at one time were used for menus now played random television shows (but without being rotated horizontally). Service was fine. The matcha latte with oat milk I ordered was essentially tasteless except for the unpleasant oat milk taste. I detected very minimal hints of matcha, a far cry from the latte I'd had days prior. I couldn't even finish half before tossing the whole drink, which cost $8+. I won't be back.

    Matcha vanilla soft serve with ube powder
    Anna T.

    If you are a matcha lover you have to try this spot! It's a small shop with a few tables! I ordered ice cream and it was ready in a minute! I got the matcha/vanilla soft serve with ube powder! This was amazing! The texture of the ice cream was very good and the matcha flavor was perfect, not too strong not too light! The ube powder was a fun touch but couldn't taste it

    Eric D.

    I couldn't believe how busy this place was. But when I got my drink. I immediately knew why. It was delicious. And well worth the wait. The staff were very friendly even though running around busy. They greeted everyone that walked in. And took the time to say thank you when they left. I'll be back for sure.

    Matcha float with hojicha and ube swirl
    Melanie T.

    Quite literally one of the best desserts I've had in Chinatown!! If you're a fiend for matcha like I am, this is a great spot. I've had several different desserts here but nothing compares to their matcha float! You get the best of their soft serve and their matcha drinks! You choose 2 flavors for your soft serve swirl. I picked hojicha and ube, both of which were individually delicious and actually tasted strongly of their flavors, and together was incredible! The swirl floats in a matcha latte, and the matcha itself tastes high quality and pairs really nicely with the soft serve. The latte part is the addition of milk which is layered at the bottom of the float (you can choose the milk), and matcha is the top layer. There are also a few floating pieces of mochi that add a nice texture without making the dessert too heavy overall! I couldn't recommend this float enough!! It's perfect for a hot summer day when you're feeling indecisive or overwhelmed by all the choices on the menu. You get to try their drink and their soft serve in one! It gets super busy so I recommend snagging an open table as soon as you see one, and you can actually order via the QR code on the table instead of waiting in line!

    Carly M.

    Dare I say... this is the best dessert place in Chinatown!? Their soft serve is just superior!! They have so many matcha / ube options, which are hard to come by. My favorite item was the matcha towel cake. I really thought it was going to be a doughy texture from how thick it looks, but it was more like a crepe. It was so soft, every bite just disappeared in my mouth. The only thing that makes me hesitate coming here is how busy it gets.. I get the hype though! It's loud and crowded usually, but worth it for dessert :)

    Jason A.

    We were big fans of the matcha souffle pancake! It was very soft and creamy. The matcha was good and smooth. We also tried the peach ice cream, which lived up to the hype! Overall, service was quick and seating is casual.

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    Ask the Community - Matcha En

    Do you guys do whole cakes instead of just the slices? Wld like to get a matcha cake for a birthday

    Yes we do! Just make sure to order 2 days before pick up date. Thank you.

    Do you guys use ceremonial grade matcha?

    Yes, we do!

    Does the matcha drink and matcha yuzu have milk in it?

    No, it does not.

    Do you have milk alternatives for your drinks?

    Yes, we do. We have soy, oat, almond and lactaid.

    Do they have non-dairy milk or matcha softserve?

    No, we do not. Our ice cream has dairy.

    Do they have giftcards?

    Hi Celina! Yes, we do. Feel free to come in and ask staff to help you get one.

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