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    Matcha Zanmai

    4.4 (79 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Matcha brownie parfait

    Stumbled upon this place and got the matcha brownie parfait and it was super refreshing! I liked that the matcha was soft and creamy and wasn't too overpowering. Once you eat it, though, the matcha flavour kicks in a few seconds later. The matcha brownies were okay and not too sweet, but I think I'd just get the matcha soft serve on its own next time. It also came with a scoop of red bean paste, which I found to be sweeter than the ice cream. I went on a Saturday afternoon, so there was quite a bit of a lineup, but the service was pretty fast and I didn't have to wait too long. So far, this is my spot whenever I'm craving matcha ice cream. I haven't come across many places that do it this well!

    Zanmai Signature
    Rachel K.

    I became obsessed with matcha after I came to Matcha Zanmai for the first time. I tried their latte and cakes, but the Signature Zanmai is in my opinion the best item on their menu. Not only does it come with matcha ice cream, it has red beans, chunks of matcha cake, matcha jelly, and some rice crispies inside. It's texture heaven for people who like a little bit of everything. Though the rice crispies do get a bit soggy because they are on the bottom, so if I suggest trying to get to the rice crispies sooner rather than later! It's a pretty small store so it's not a hangout spot, but more of a place to pop in to grab a treat and go walk around the city. I miss this spot and wish they had a location in the US.

    From left to right: Le Zanmai shaved ice, Zanmai Signature parfait, and brownie parfait.
    Tina C.

    Craving real matcha desserts? This place delivers. We tried the Glacé Pilée Zanmai (shaved ice), Parfait Zanmai Signature, and Parfait Gâteau Matcha. Each one was delicious, showcasing rich, smooth matcha that isn't overly sweet or bitter. Definitely a spot for true matcha lovers. Asian desserts are usually not sweet so this is expected and well executed. The place itself is small with very limited seating, and there were only two people working behind the counter who looked understandably exhausted. Parking is street only, and it gets busy, so expect a line. Overall, a great spot for high‑quality Asian matcha desserts and well worth the wait.

    Rochelle C.

    I got the mixed parfait with all the toppings . My favourite was the matcha cake if I had to pick one. The mochi ball was a little dense, chewy. Red bean paste was not too sweet! The matcha jelly was also a unique, not too sweet addition. The price was very fair too!!

    Svetlana S.

    They know a thing or two about matcha. My latte was nice and strong, definitely could taste my earthy grassy matcha! Desserts looked and tasted amazing. The line moved fast and we enjoyed our dessert inside at a few tables they had available. Matcha soft serve was good, but I have had better :-)

    Best Matcha Ice Cream

    Very kind, absolutely in love with the matcha itself, its great and the yuzu drink was savory as well

    Inside the Peach Mochi $5.25.
    Jennifer P.

    TLDR: Delicious chewy mochi filled with airy whipped cream and fruit. Like eating a cloud, lol. I love fresh Mochi/Daifuku so I had to go to Matcha Zanmai on my most recent trip to Montreal. They had so many flavours it was hard to decide. The Blueberry Yuzu Cheesecake one was tempting but I eventually decided on the Peach. It was $5.25 and roughly the size of my palm. The mochi part was so soft and chewy and the filling was airy whipped cream with bits of fragrant peach. It tasted heavenly. I loved every single bite. I just wished it was bigger, or less expensive, haha. They had lots of other desserts like cakes and soft serve ice cream, as well as drinks. Service was pleasant. There's some indoor seating to dine in and random stools without tables in front, lol. Street parking only, as is the norm for businesses in this part of town. Luckily I just walked over from our hotel. (121)

    Yuzu mochi (5/5)
    Jasmine L.

    Spontaneously came across this cafe, and it was the best find of my Montreal trip! I came here twice during my weekend in the city. The pastries/desserts are always freshly made and stocked in the morning. The matcha they used was good quality and the drinks were perfectly balanced. I really enjoyed their: -MATCHA YUZU DRINK (perfect blend of sweet yuzu and the earthy and deep matcha) -MATCHA MILLIE CREPE CAKE (even crepe layers with rich matcha cream in between) - YUZU MOCHI (super soft mochi with light whipped cream infused with lightly sweet yuzu pulp)

    Matcha Yuzu rare cheesecake
    E. Owen W.

    This place is actually Japanese with real Japanese flavours and quality. Really an exceptional dessert place.

    Matcha mochi cookie
    Michelle K.

    I can never say no to a matcha place! Stopped by after seeing their cute signs on display and also a huge group of people holding matcha ice cream. I opted for a classic matcha latte, and my sister got a matcha mochi cookie. The latte was actually really good and refreshing! I can taste the quality matcha, and it wasn't overly sweet. My sister was also a fan of her mochi cookie too. Definitely would come back here the next time I'm back in Montreal!

    Cakes
    Cindy L.

    Found this spot while exploring and had to try it out since there are few places that actually do matcha 'right'. It is a small but welcoming shop filled with matcha soft serve and desserts to choose from. As we weren't heading back to our hotel, we didn't try to cakes but next time I will definitely keep it in mind. I got the matcha soft serve with a waffle cone. Most places that offer a waffle cone, it is usually stale or not fresh. In this case, it was fresh and matcha had good strong flavours to my liking. I highly recommend this spot and people here are very friendly. Overall, I would come back here if I'm in Montreal. It is a quiet shop that has minimal seating but excellent quality matcha. Give this place a try if you're in the area -thumbs up-

    Mochi
    Mike L.

    Solid choice for match and desserts! I got the vanilla soft serve it was good. It was a little icy but not bad. There were also a lot of mochi flavors to choose from. I got the yuzu mochi and it was a really soft mochi filled with a whipped cream yuzu flavor. The yuzu cut through all the creaminess and was delicious. You could also tell it wasn't just sitting there all day as it was super soft.

    Watson C.

    Excellent matcha shop. The combination of their matcha drinks and cakes, along with a comfortable environment, makes it a perfect place for tired individuals to sit down, relax, and enjoy some food. 好出色嘅抹茶店。佢serve嘅抹茶加埋個cake,配搭舒服嘅環境,非常適合行到攰嘅人,坐低休息唞吓,食吓嘢嘅地方。

    Yuzu Matcha Cake

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