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    Matcha En

    4.2 (299 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Japanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Gabriel H.

    I don't know much about Chinese desserts, I ordered a towel cake of mochis. They were delicious and unique. Price point is reasonable, staff was helpful, and it's a quaint little dessert spot for post dinner sweet tooth. Thank you!

    Wendy F.

    Wanted something tasty for dessert and came upon this place from IG. I ordered the cream soufflé and the matcha float. Both came out in pretty quick time even though it was a busy Saturday evening. Loved the cream soufflé! It was something different that I wanted to try and it wasn't too sweet which was amazing. The soufflé was so fluffy and hot and fresh. The cream inside was sooo good! Everything was well balanced together and the float was also great. Only downside is that it's a really small place. So inside felt very cramped and crowded.

    Nikhita T.

    I really liked this place! They have so many matcha options since it's a dessert cafe specializing in matcha and ube treats. I tried the soft serve with half vanilla and half matcha, and it was so good. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their matcha desserts!

    Matcha and vanilla
    Kenna G.

    Delicious sweet treat at Matcha En! What a fun presentation. The matcha and vanilla ice cream was creamy and delicious! Fish cone had a nice doughy texture. Kind staff.

    Berry lemonade with lychee jelly
    Rahima J.

    This place was really cute. You order at the kiosk and then you can sit and wait for your food or drinks. They are known for their matcha but the fruit tea drinks were really good too! Would definitely go back.

    Mary L.

    The drinks were good. It was very spacious and not too busy considering I went on a Wednesday around 5:30. The service was good. The card reader on the machine didnt work, so the staff had to take the order.

    Black Sesame Matcha Latte
    Generous Y.

    Cozy dessert spot in Chinatown closely connected to so many more dessert and dinner spots. There's a tablet available to order from but I missed it on entry. It's located opposite of the cash register and menu. Service was friendly. Washroom (restroom, bathroom search terms) available. Decent amount of seating, serving as a solid space to study or get work done. Black Sesame Matcha Latte - while the black sesame graininess settled at the bottom expectedly, the matcha was clearly whisked well. There were no clumps of bitterness to be found. Despite sugar adjustments, this was still very sweet so I'd classify the spot as more desserty rather than strong matcha or a cafe. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong with their regular matcha in the future.

    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.

    Sheyenne H.

    Came here Friday night to have a dessert after dinner. It was already 10:30pm, closing is 11. I quickly made my order for ube soft serve ice cream. It was delicious! There is a distinct ube flavor though not strong. I love the level of sweetness. I appreciated that they didn't ask us to leave. When they started to clean other tables we took that as the cue to head out ;) and we respectfully did.

    Matcha souffle pancake ($12) - did not live up to hype, was not a souffle pancake, came out cold and not fresh
    Sabrina J.

    Came for the matcha souffle pancakes ($12) that appeared so enticing on their Instagram, and it ended up being a dud. The ordering kiosk said it would take 15-20 minutes to make. Instead, it came out in 2 minutes in a plastic box and was cold. I was shocked as this indicated the souffle was not fresh. They also left off the fruits shown on Instagram and the menu photo. They did accommodate my request for a real plate and fruits, but it should have come out with those already included. When I ate it, the matcha cream was good but it wasn't a souffle pancake. It was just a regular, bready pancake. This place was really crowded. I think they benefit from the matcha hype, but they do not really care about quality. They can get away with it due to all the foot traffic through Chinatown. You can skip this spot when you visit Chinatown because they do not live up to what they post online.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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    They're take on the matcha parfait is elite!! The mochi on top were delicious and all the layers make for a scrumptious bite every time.

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    Cute area but do NOT get the dango or the mochi. Genuinely the worst mochi i've ever had.

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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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