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Nice addition in the Santa Anita mall. I am a big fan of the matcha products and I'm glad to see a range of products from mochis to ice cream to drinks. I will note that the products seem higher than other matcha items within the mall, but not bad at all. Note that they're just a stall so there won't be any seating nearby. I will not run back anytime soon, but good to know this place exists
The strawberry wakoucha was SO good. I forgot to do less sugar but turns out regular sugar wasnt even sweet! The tea is very strong bc i ended up not sleeping the rest of the night even though i only drank half. And the strawberry foam doesnt taste weird. Tastes like the strawberry thats usually in japanese chocolate but it's not too sweet at all. I also tried a sip of the matcha shake and can say it tastes like the ones I had in Japan, very strong and slightly bitter too. Both were such a pleasant surprise!
Stopped by on Saturday, 7/18/26 for the second time. Ordered at the kiosk (there was a long line after me): - 1 mont blanc soft serve = $9.20 This was basically matcha soft serve with a noodle-shaped like filling on top which has a red-bean texture to it; it's not really my favorite but can tolerate it. Overall I would just refer a plain soft serve.
6/14/2026 STRAWBERRY CREAM MOCHI Mochi itself was a bit too mushy. Cream tasted like pocky strawberry. There was another strawberry jelly in the middle bringing more strawberry flavor. The cream didn't taste bad, but the mochi was mushy and it was off-putting to eat. MATCHA CREAM MOCHI This was more of a matcha strawberry flavor than matcha cream filling. The cream in the middle was strawberry and regular whipped cream. The outside was dusted with matcha powder. The matcha powder was not good and immediately had a fishy smell. Matcha tasted like old matcha with a bitter flavor. The filling wasn't bad though. The mochi texture wasn't bad either. BLUEBERRY MATCHA LATTE The matcha was very poor quality. It did not taste like matcha, but more like jasmine tea. Appearance-wise, you can see the green color of a matcha, but it tasted like floral jasmine tea. The blueberry jam or compote did bring a light blueberry flavor, yet it was not strong enough to carry the flavor through when mixed with the matcha. Overall, it tasted like a floral, fruity jasmine tea. Not good, do not recommend at all! SELF-ORDER KIOSK There's a self-order kiosk at the front. That's the only way to order. The screen was big and it was easy to navigate. You get a receipt with a ticket number afterwards. CUSTOMER SERVICE Very little interaction with the staff except when you pick up your order at the front. So have nothing more to add. NO SEATS Take out order only. This was an underwhelming experience. Will not return.
After shopping at the Santa Anita Mall, I wanted to try the new Japanese Matcha dessert. They serve both Matcha and Mochi dessert. This shop is located at the Santa Anita Mall outside the Nordstrom side on the second floor. Ordered Mango Montblanc Hojicha Parfait. This dessert contains the following: Hojicha jelly, whipped cream, mango puree, rice crispies, soft serve, mango mont blanc, mochi balls, and matcha chocolate leaf. This cool mango treat was sweet, creamy, chewy, crunchy and refreshing on a hot day. The matcha was both sweet and bitter in taste. Service was great and friendly staff.
Came here to snack after grabbing food nearby. The whole craze is the concept of spaghetti string match ice cream. It's alright but it's more of a try it once item.
This is located on the second floor towards the Nordstrom. They have a kiosk! The staff are nice and the order arrived at a decent time. There's mall seating nearby but it makes for a chill environment nearby. The matcha cream mochi is delicious. It's light and just sweet enough. It makes for a good sweet treat after a meal. The matcha latte is really good and you can feel the texture. I got the less sweet option amd that was just right for me. I'd only wish it wasn't so full of ice. But otherwise I'd return to try more from the menu.
My first time here and I tried the strawberry parfait with matcha and milk swirl soft serve. I have to say, it tasted as good as it looked. It was a tad on the sweet side, but had a bunch of different textures and flavors that kept each bite exciting. The biggest problem I ran into was the excruciatingly long wait. There were two other parties ahead of me, and it took them around 20 min to make mine. I would come here more often, but that brutal wait might be a deterrent.
Why did I come to Arcadia Mall....ya to visit the Longines Store... The Matcha was a gamble. I've had matcha in places I didn't enjoy. But this place has it right. Ordered the Banana Creme Matcha Latte 1/2 Sugar 2 Pumps with coffee bits ; enjoyed the subtleness of the bananas, the presence of the tannins but balanced away with the mixture of ice, creme, sugar and the hint of bitterness. Like you aren't sacrificing the tea experience everything feels wholesome. Glad I gave this place a shot. A lot of the stores / food establishments in this mall come and go. The weather really calmed down today, after the raging winds of yesterday.
This is one of many drink places open at Santa Anita mall. I tried it for the first time yesterday and really liked the matcha drinks here! The matcha flavor is very strong, and the caffeine content seems pretty high. My friends and I tried the matcha shake and the matcha latte with sakura foam (50% sweetness). I loved the Matcha Shake, which was basically a drinkable matcha soft serve. The matcha latte with sakura foam was also good, although it was very bitter (which is probably because we ordered 50% sweetness). My friend also ordered a strawberry mochi for herself (which I personally did not try); she said it was very good and the mochi was soft. Service was pretty quick; our drinks were ready in a few minutes. There is some seating around the shop.
UPSTAIRS NEAR NORDSTROM & DIN TAI FUNG ====================================== Matcha Ren is a good option for a post shopping snack or beverage after a Nordstrom visit. I've been there twice and while I love a good matcha latte I have ordered their matcha soft serve the past two visits. There is easy ordering on the iPad. The big menus are up above. The first time I ordered the matcha soft serve and the second time I ordered the matcha and milk swirl. I think I prefer the latter. The next time I might try the Mont Blanc softserve. I agree with Margaret P., the L.A. East Community Manager, who wrote that it didn't knock her socks off. But it definitely hits the spot without having to drive somewhere else after shopping. Located in the cubby hole section with a few restaurants upstairs between Nordstrom and Din Tai Fung.
Since there was no line on a Monday morning, I decided to try this place out. I ordered a regular matcha latte with 50% sweetness and oak milk. The matcha tasted extremely grassy, bitter, and was not enjoyable at all. I'm sorry but I won't be returning.
Tried the matcha soft serve. The matcha flavor isn't strong so I think the blend is mostly the creamy part but still satisfying on those hot summer days.
Came here their reopening under the new name United Matcha since they were having a bogo promo on their japanese fruit teas, shakes, and foam teas. There wasn't a super long line when I went but they only have one person working the counter and they worked on drinks in between taking orders. But the wait wasn't too bad and it took around 15-20 minutes. A lot ot items were sold out but luckily the drink I wanted wasn't. I ordered the Matcha Wave (8.25) which is like a blended matcha smoothie. Drink was ready in around 20 minutes which isn't too bad. The cup is pretty small for that price since it's only one size, so I wouldn't normally choose this place over the other boba spots at the mall. The matcha wave was good with strong matcha taste but not sweet even though I didn't adjust the sugar level. The blended texture is like smoothie and not like a frappe since there isn't much ice. Enjoyed it but the cream on top is sweet and not that good. Overall, this is a great matcha spot. Their matcha and tea taste authentic and they have some desserts as well! read more
3 days ago
Long line. Not sure how good the drinks are tho. But probably wouldn't buy at regular price since it's about $9.5-10 for a 16oz.. but for bogo i dont mind trying it xD Got a matcha shake and grape shake read more
Matcha Ren has now debut with a new name- United Matcha! To celebrate, they had BOGO on their shakes, tea foam, and fruit teas. Located semi-outside at the promenade, United Matcha can be found by Tang Bar and Ding Tai Fung. There was a bit of a wait to order and to get our drinks due to the ongoing promo. They only have one TV screen so the menu kept rotating which was a bit hard to read. I tried the matcha wave shake ($8.25). It's supposed to be 16oz such is kind of a small cup for the price. With tax, it came out to be around $9. To be surprise though, the matcha was very authentic and strong in this blended drink. I didn't even need to adjust the sweetness. Though pricey, I'd recommend you to give it a try! read more
Nice addition in the Santa Anita mall. I am a big fan of the matcha products and I'm glad to see a range of products from mochis to ice cream to drinks. I will note that the products seem higher than other matcha items within the mall, but not bad at all. Note that they're just a stall so there won't be any seating nearby. I will not run back anytime soon, but good to know this place exists read more
The strawberry wakoucha was SO good. I forgot to do less sugar but turns out regular sugar wasnt even sweet! The tea is very strong bc i ended up not sleeping the rest of the night even though i only drank half. And the strawberry foam doesnt taste weird. Tastes like the strawberry thats usually in japanese chocolate but it's not too sweet at all. I also tried a sip of the matcha shake and can say it tastes like the ones I had in Japan, very strong and slightly bitter too. Both were such a pleasant surprise! read more
1 month ago
Stopped by on Saturday, 7/18/26 for the second time. Ordered at the kiosk (there was a long line after me): - 1 mont blanc soft serve = $9.20 This was basically matcha soft serve with a noodle-shaped like filling on top which has a red-bean texture to it; it's not really my favorite but can tolerate it. Overall I would just refer a plain soft serve. read more
6/14/2026 STRAWBERRY CREAM MOCHI Mochi itself was a bit too mushy. Cream tasted like pocky strawberry. There was another strawberry jelly in the middle bringing more strawberry flavor. The cream didn't taste bad, but the mochi was mushy and it was off-putting to eat. MATCHA CREAM MOCHI This was more of a matcha strawberry flavor than matcha cream filling. The cream in the middle was strawberry and regular whipped cream. The outside was dusted with matcha powder. The matcha powder was not good and immediately had a fishy smell. Matcha tasted like old matcha with a bitter flavor. The filling wasn't bad though. The mochi texture wasn't bad either. BLUEBERRY MATCHA LATTE The matcha was very poor quality. It did not taste like matcha, but more like jasmine tea. Appearance-wise, you can see the green color of a matcha, but it tasted like floral jasmine tea. The blueberry jam or compote did bring a light blueberry flavor, yet it was not strong enough to carry the flavor through when mixed with the matcha. Overall, it tasted like a floral, fruity jasmine tea. Not good, do not recommend at all! SELF-ORDER KIOSK There's a self-order kiosk at the front. That's the only way to order. The screen was big and it was easy to navigate. You get a receipt with a ticket number afterwards. CUSTOMER SERVICE Very little interaction with the staff except when you pick up your order at the front. So have nothing more to add. NO SEATS Take out order only. This was an underwhelming experience. Will not return. read more
4 months ago
After shopping at the Santa Anita Mall, I wanted to try the new Japanese Matcha dessert. They serve both Matcha and Mochi dessert. This shop is located at the Santa Anita Mall outside the Nordstrom side on the second floor. Ordered Mango Montblanc Hojicha Parfait. This dessert contains the following: Hojicha jelly, whipped cream, mango puree, rice crispies, soft serve, mango mont blanc, mochi balls, and matcha chocolate leaf. This cool mango treat was sweet, creamy, chewy, crunchy and refreshing on a hot day. The matcha was both sweet and bitter in taste. Service was great and friendly staff. read more
3 months ago
This is located on the second floor towards the Nordstrom. They have a kiosk! The staff are nice and the order arrived at a decent time. There's mall seating nearby but it makes for a chill environment nearby. The matcha cream mochi is delicious. It's light and just sweet enough. It makes for a good sweet treat after a meal. The matcha latte is really good and you can feel the texture. I got the less sweet option amd that was just right for me. I'd only wish it wasn't so full of ice. But otherwise I'd return to try more from the menu. read more
My first time here and I tried the strawberry parfait with matcha and milk swirl soft serve. I have to say, it tasted as good as it looked. It was a tad on the sweet side, but had a bunch of different textures and flavors that kept each bite exciting. The biggest problem I ran into was the excruciatingly long wait. There were two other parties ahead of me, and it took them around 20 min to make mine. I would come here more often, but that brutal wait might be a deterrent. read more
Why did I come to Arcadia Mall....ya to visit the Longines Store... The Matcha was a gamble. I've had matcha in places I didn't enjoy. But this place has it right. Ordered the Banana Creme Matcha Latte 1/2 Sugar 2 Pumps with coffee bits ; enjoyed the subtleness of the bananas, the presence of the tannins but balanced away with the mixture of ice, creme, sugar and the hint of bitterness. Like you aren't sacrificing the tea experience everything feels wholesome. Glad I gave this place a shot. A lot of the stores / food establishments in this mall come and go. The weather really calmed down today, after the raging winds of yesterday. read more
This is one of many drink places open at Santa Anita mall. I tried it for the first time yesterday and really liked the matcha drinks here! The matcha flavor is very strong, and the caffeine content seems pretty high. My friends and I tried the matcha shake and the matcha latte with sakura foam (50% sweetness). I loved the Matcha Shake, which was basically a drinkable matcha soft serve. The matcha latte with sakura foam was also good, although it was very bitter (which is probably because we ordered 50% sweetness). My friend also ordered a strawberry mochi for herself (which I personally did not try); she said it was very good and the mochi was soft. Service was pretty quick; our drinks were ready in a few minutes. There is some seating around the shop. read more
UPSTAIRS NEAR NORDSTROM & DIN TAI FUNG ====================================== Matcha Ren is a good option for a post shopping snack or beverage after a Nordstrom visit. I've been there twice and while I love a good matcha latte I have ordered their matcha soft serve the past two visits. There is easy ordering on the iPad. The big menus are up above. The first time I ordered the matcha soft serve and the second time I ordered the matcha and milk swirl. I think I prefer the latter. The next time I might try the Mont Blanc softserve. I agree with Margaret P., the L.A. East Community Manager, who wrote that it didn't knock her socks off. But it definitely hits the spot without having to drive somewhere else after shopping. Located in the cubby hole section with a few restaurants upstairs between Nordstrom and Din Tai Fung. read more
2 months ago
Since there was no line on a Monday morning, I decided to try this place out. I ordered a regular matcha latte with 50% sweetness and oak milk. The matcha tasted extremely grassy, bitter, and was not enjoyable at all. I'm sorry but I won't be returning. read more
6 months ago
Oooh montblanc soft serve has made it to Arcadia! Matcha Ren was announced in May and then opened in September in the old hainan chicken spot (near the Nordstrom as you walk towards the outdoors area, past Uncle Tetsu!) It's kiosk order only and service was relatively quick despite the building line. I ordered the: *Matcha Montblanc Parfait (layered with the montblanc, Hokkaido milk cream (you could also pick Matcha ice cream), strawberry puree, mochi , crunchy cereal and kadang (jelly)) - I enjoyed this! The strawberry puree was pretty sweet for me but I loved finding the mochi and kadang. I also think I'll get the matcha ice cream next time so it's more matcha forward. *Sakura Daifuku - the texture was on point, so soft and fresh. It also delivered on the cherry blossom flavor. read more
17 days ago
7 months ago
Decided to skip the matcha drinks and ice cream since I was disappointed when I first went there a few months ago so I gave this spot a second chance and got their popular mochi instead! At first, I was hesitant to spend $4.80 on 1 mochi but I ended up being curious and getting 2! This was definitely the priciest mochi I've gotten but after seeing so much hype on social media on how their mochi is freshly made, I had to get it. The Matcha Strawberry mochi tasted very fresh, soft, and chewy. It didn't taste too sweet or doughy but wish there was more of a matcha flavor. The strawberry would have been better if it was more sweet. I really enjoyed that there was a string given to cut the mochi perfectly in half! The strawberry choco mochi was very sweet and the strawberry tasted hard and not sweet. Definitely don't recommend getting this and would much rather get the matcha strawberry! Overall, I liked the matcha mochi better than the matcha drinks but definitely will not be returning because it was pricey and nothing too special unfortunately! read more
19 days ago
It's a small business, with a variety of desserts to choose from. They have a touchpad to order, instead of staff. The ambiance is simple, not really much to it due to the simplicity of the menu and it's located on the outside of the mall. read more
7 months ago
Matcha Ren is located next to Red Rock in the corridor between Din Tai Fung and the promenade and serves a variety of matcha treats--crepes, daifuku, Mont Blanc soft serves, and matcha drinks. I've passed by it a few times where the line almost made it to the boba shop next door. It doesn't move super fast but isn't too long of a wait either. We ordered daifuku, although they were unfortunately out of the shiroan by that time (7pm?) and I don't like the anko daifuku as much. It's nice that the offer the shiroan one in general though. It's pretty tasty for the US, with the only downside being the outside was a little crusty from sitting in the fridge. Both Mont Blancs were yummy, but I liked the parfait ($10) way more because of the mochi balls and tart strawberries which helped balance the milky soft serve. The regular Mont Blancs are $9.20, daifukus are $5 which is quite expensive for a single. read more
3 months ago
I went here to get some matcha with some friends. I don't think it was terrible but it didn't blow me away. I think their known for their dessert that kinda looks like spaghetti but personally don't waste your money on it unless you want cute pictures. I think your better off with the matcha ice cream. Overall the place was not bad. I would probably come back to get some matcha ice cream. It is a nice hangout spot with friends. More for the experience and pics than the quality of the desserts read more
6 months ago
I came here to get a light snack but quickly changed my mind when I saw they had a Sakura special menus going on. A Sakura parfait with sakura jelly lychee, mochi, sakura white bean paste, rice krispies, matcha cake. For later I ordered the Sakura strawberry daifuku. Both were delicious but it took a long time to get it so I sat for a bit at the tables. read more
Passed by this matcha spot over the weekend at Santa Anita Mall and noticed there was a line, so of course I had to see what the hype was about! The setup is open and you can clearly see their workstation while ordering. I noticed that the bowls and whisks didn't seem to be rinsed or changed between drinks, and spills on the counter weren't being wiped down right away. It made the area look a little less clean. I ordered two drinks. First was the banana cream matcha -- it was delicious and really smooth, but I honestly couldn't taste much matcha. It leaned more toward a banana milk flavor. The second was the blueberry matcha.They used blueberry purée (it tasted fresh!), but similar to the first drink, the matcha flavor was very light and got overshadowed. Overall, the drinks were enjoyable flavor-wise, especially if you prefer fruit-forward matcha drinks. I just wish the matcha flavor itself was stronger and that the workstation upkeep was a bit more polished. read more
Came at 8pm and there was no line. Thought they were closed but the worker was in the back. He came out when we rang the bell. I got the sakura foam matcha latte and i loved the flower notes from the sakura foam. The drink wasnt sweet but it was good. They had mochi and daifuku. It looked good but we were soo full it wouldve been a waste of money. They sell a 5 piece matcha set, the chasen separately, and matcha powder if you want to make it at home yourself. Id come back to try their ice cream and mochi to see how they are. read more
Was craving a drink while shopping at Santa Anita Mall and decided to give this place a try. I always cross paths with this matcha shop and notice that there's always a long line but my family and I got there and no line surprisingly on a Saturday afternoon. Before I ordered, I saw that their bowl and whisk aren't being washed in between making each drink. You can see through the transparent glass how messy the bar is since the leftover matcha just drips down from the whisk and bowl. Whatever, we still decided to order and take our chances. I got the banana cream matcha and you can taste the freshness of the banana cream top. The matcha wasn't as concentrated as I hoped it would be but it was decent. My mom got their matcha and milk swirl and I got to have a bite of it. It was creamy and refreshing on a hot day. Total for these two items were $15.08. I got to try my cousin's sakura matcha latte and it tasted a little watery. read more
Came here a couple of times and this place in terms of wait has been a hit or miss meaning one day there'll be a long line or other days it'll just be a short wait. The matcha drinks here are pretty comparable to other places which is a good thing but doesn't mean it really stands out compared to the rest. Nevertheless, the Matcha Strawberry drink I got wasn't too bad. We also ordered their Mont Blanc to try. It's probably the must-try here at Matcha Ren. The shavings on top of mixed with the flavor of the soft serve was a good combination. You can really taste the matcha on top and the Hokkaido milk flavor was pretty good. Their daifuku was also good. Strawberries were fresh which is a plus. For a nice dessert place to go to after having dinner here at the mall, this would be a good spot to try especially if you like matcha. read more
For the popularity of this place, this store location seemed understaffed and not well placed. I waited in line for 20 minutes as the line stretched behind into the hallway leading outside. Upon receiving the mont blanc soft serve, the ice cream looked aesthetically pleasing. However, I was not a fan of the texture of the mont blanc as it's very similar to play-doh. The ice cream was also lackluster as the matcha did not come through and ended up tasting more like condensed milk. The combination of a milky ice cream and bean paste texture is not something I would order again. read more
9 months ago
I've been wanting to try this place since its came to Irvine! I got the strawberry daifuku and the strawberry matcha latte! The daifuku had a nice chew, the strawberry was fresh and the addition to white bean paste adds a nice balance to the matcha and fresh strawberry! I would definitely recommend it! However, the strawberry latte I got, the matcha used in the latte is bitter than usual matcha. I'm not sure if the matcha is usually bitter but it tastes way bitter than the regular matcha I would make at home. I'm not too sure if I just got a bad mix of matcha or it's their usual taste. Their service was pretty fast as I had to wait for a quick 5 minutes for my drink. Ambiance is average since this is more of a grab and go cafe! TIP: This is in the Santa Anita mall on the second floor near Din Tai Fung, Bingsu Bingsu near the outside portion of the mall. The nearest restrooms would be near 3Cat! The parking is ample and free, but varies on how many people decide to go to the mall that day, so it may be hard to find a parking spot. read more
5 stars for the Mont Blanc Parfait with matcha and Hokkaido milk swirl, but everything else was just okay. I didn't think I'd finish the parfait by myself, but I totally did. It basically became my dinner, haha! The soft serve swirl is a must-try. It comes with mochi, red beans, and some jelly toppings that complement it perfectly. I've been here twice so far and was lucky to visit on weekdays with no line. The matcha Americano, however, was disappointing, it was watery and lacked flavor, so I wouldn't get it again. The strawberry mochi daifuku was cute, especially with the little string to slice it in half, but the mochi wasn't as chewy as I hoped. I'll probably give their crepes a try next time. This spot is located upstairs at the Promenade, where Side Chick used to be (RIP!). read more
8 months ago
I AM IN LOVE! So surprised to see NO line on New Year's Day?! I have been wanting to try this place for so long but the line was just always so long. Ordered the Mont Blanc and a hot matcha latte (with almond milk). My husband ordered a blueberry matcha which he enjoyed. We also ordered the matcha latte and strawberry matcha for friends. The matcha latte was surprisingly bitter, in a good way. It wasn't very sweet and you can taste the quality in matcha powder. If you're a true matcha connoisseur, then you will enjoy this drink. The flavored matcha drinks are sweeter, but not over sweet. The star of the show was definitely the mont blanc. I don't know what I was expecting, but I assumed the matcha "shavings" was made of ice cream, but I was wrong. It was made more of a matcha paste and was so delicious. It balanced the sweet Hokkaido milk flavor of the soft serve. Truly a great combination. Although located in the mall, matcha ren definitely delivers in flavors. There are seats nearby but no dedicated seating area for its location. I can see why this place was viral for the longest time. read more
So you like matcha? Do you like soft serve? Do you like Hokkaido Milk? If you answered yes to all 3 of my questions, then it's time to check this place out. I saw an instagram post of their Mont Blanc and that is what led me here. It wasn't too sweet or bitter. Just the right balance of sweetness and flavor. Located at the Santa Anita in the level 2 food court bear Nordstrom, this place did not disappoint. I would recommend checking out this place if you like Matcha. read more
Excellent matcha spot in SGV, located in Santa Anita Mall 2nd floor. Their trendy Mount Blanc with Matcha, Hokkaido Milk, or combo Soft serve ice cream is the main viral sensation. The matcha topping is unique and adds texture to the soft serve, and not really sweet which is great to balance out the ice cream. Definitely a must try. We also really liked their Mochi as well, as they are hard to find outside of Japan and Hawaii. Their green tea flavored mochi with white bean and strawberry interior was very good. I liked their strawberry mochi with chocolate and azuki bean inside, which was fantastic. They also have drinks and crepes. Much to try. Can't wait to come back! Weekends can have long lines, but we came during Tuesday opening (noon) and were able to snag everything without a wait and fresh. read more
Good matcha option in the 626. Located inside the mall right along the hallway near Din Tai Fung. Average price is about $7 per cup. Ordered 2 blueberry matches and 1 strawberry, did not taste artificial and was pleasant. They make each matcha drink per order and you'll see them craft each cup as order comes in. They do weigh each cup to make sure the grams of matcha powder is consistent per cup. Line does get long but moves fast and can see myself grabbing a matcha if I'm at the mall again. read more
I've been to this spot more than I can count with my fingers. It's a good matcha spot next to Nordstrom / Din Tak Fung but has drinks, ice creams, crepes, and Daifuku. Don't expect you'll get your drinks right away as they are whisking up your matcha. Each cup is measured and whisked. Hence service can be a bit slow but can't blame anyone. Trust the process. Worth waiting for. I ordered the: Matcha latte with Oat milk - not too sweet (best compliant any Asian can give) and the oat milk gives it a nutty taste (and also because I'm lactose now from all these stress) Strawberry Choco Mochi - it's good! Strawberry mochi with a chocolate red bean paste. Don't do this in one shot but rather enjoy it. Also you wouldn't want to choke. Seats available if you want or take a stroll at the mall with your matcha. Overall, good matcha spot at Arcadia Mall. read more
BIG YIKES. I've heard of this franchise and seen it in other locations in SoCal, I've just never had the chance to try. Those ones have slightly higher ratings so the fact that this has scored so lowly is a huge red flag. But we already ordered before I checked in to see and part of me gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought the low reviews were from a grand opening event or something, but sadly not the case. There was no line when we went on a Wednesday evening after an early dinner, only 1 person ahead of us who ordered. The worker was polite and friendly and all of our order came out efficiently. Not only do they have matcha here in the form of a drink, but other beverages and desserts (strawberry daifuku, crepes, soft serve, etc.). We got the: 1) Matcha Latte: -You have choices of other milk alternatives, but we just got it with whole milk. -At first tastes like any basic matcha latte or matcha milk tea that you can get at any low quality boba place but strangely after an hour or so, it started to taste fishy which was super gross. I know this happens sometimes with matcha drinks that I leave overnight, but the fact that this happened so quickly makes me wonder what could have made it denature/oxidize like that... 2) Yuzu Lemon Matcha Soda: -No taste of Yuzu at ALL (even though I saw the server spoon some in before capping the drink). Even with mixing the drink. There is a slice of lemon in it too. -Just tastes like super bitter dirt matcha with soda water. Like a gross health tonic that we had to chase with the ice cream. 3) Matcha Mont Blanc Soft Serve: -You can choose the flavor of the soft serve and we go the swirl of matcha and Hokkaido milk. -All of the Yelp reviews and the photos that I've seen of Matcha Ren at this point have been of this Mont Blanc dessert and since it's amore unique item, we just had to get it. They also squish out the "matcha noodles" on top in front of you which is neat. -The "noodles" are soft dough-y matcha puree squished on top of the ice cream. The ice cream was decently milky and didn't have that watery texture and the matcha "noodles" added a nice kick of sweetness to the dessert. -We actually had to use this as a chaser for how foul the soda was...This was the only good thing from our order and if you had to get something, it'd be this. Maybe, maybe? I'll try a different dessert in the future if someone else I'm with wants to try it out, but other than that this is a big skip for me at this mall. You can get a way better matcha at Cha Redefine or other places at the mall, and of course within this area of the 626. read more
9 months ago
This review is based purely on their mochis/daifukus. I ordered the matcha strawberry and the strawberry cream daifuku. Both of them were absolutely delicious. I could easily eat 10 of them. The matcha strawberry had a fresh strawberry inside of it, and the paste wasn't too sweet. The flavors blended well together and the mochi skin was soft but had a slight chewiness to it which was perfect! The strawberry cream was light and not too sweet either. Would highly recommend ordering their mochis! Service was excellent. I received my order at the register. There is plenty of seating across the shop and also around the mall. read more
I'm not really a matcha person, but I am a daifuku person so I was very interested in trying Matcha Ren's matcha mochi strawberry mochi, which is a whole strawberry, encased in white bean paste, and then a layer of matcha mochi. The matcha is more for color than taste but it was a lovely confection, the tartness and brightness of the strawberry, the sweetness of the bean paste, and the chewy mochi. While I was there, I also ordered a banana cream latte, which the cashier helpfully recommended. It is one of the Top 2 sellers for reason. The banana cream is homemade with fresh bananas, condensed milk, and cream. It is delicious and not artificial at all. The top of the drink is adorned with something crispy and sweet, maybe a crumbled honeycomb and it was a welcome textural surprise. read more
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