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    4.0 (88 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed

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    Eilien L.

    Trying out a new matcha spot in Palo Alto. I ordered mango matcha latte and blueberry matcha latte. It was pleasant surprise to find real fruit, wasn't expecting that. Though the matcha quality was not the best. It was a pretty decent place with a lot of space to hangout. Service was quick and friendly!

    Sabrina S.

    My husband and I were in Palo Alto and decided to check this place out since I wanted matcha. There's a small parking lot in the back, but since there isn't a sign on that side of the building as well, it's a bit confusing. Once inside, I noticed it was pretty dark inside & it was a hot day but they didn't have a/c so all of the doors were propped open. Service was a bit lacking when I was there. I placed my order for a Mango Matcha, Crème Brûlée Matcha & Banana Cream Matcha (not pictured) & asked for the Banana Cream to not have ice since we were bringing that back home to my sister to drink. The guy ringing me up didn't seem to be listening since he was busy talking to his friend instead while taking my order. He ended up ringing up my drink to have no ice & no cream. I wish I noticed it before I left, but just grabbed the drinks and left since we were in a bit of a rush. We thought the drinks were good & good matcha is used for the drinks, but the matcha wasn't whisked very well since there were still small chunks in our drinks. My sister was also disappointed that she didn't get the banana she was hoping for with her drink. I'll probably come by to try it again one day, but right now it's not somewhere I'm rushing back to.

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    Katelynn V.

    Free shot of matcha no charge here! But the matcha is alright. My sister and I came around 2:30pm on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. Good amount of seats open and there's a small parking area outside but we got lucky. My sister got the blueberry matcha latte and the creme brûlée matcha both less sweet. However she said the blueberry matcha latte tasted sweeter but I'm guessing it's because of the blueberry flavoring they use. She said both her drinks were mid and did not like it. I got the banana cream matcha latter less sweet and it wasn't bad. I could taste the banana flavor alright but the drink overall was like a 6/10. The inside of this place is cute and seems to be a nice study area. Maybe the other drinks taste better but I love that they give a free shot of matcha!

    Banana, Blueberry
    Ethan A.

    One of the few places that carries a blueberry matcha and it's done very well. Blueberry puree with little chunks of berries mixed with the bitter matcha is all you need. I tried the banana one but I'll have to get my own since the less sweet did not do it for me. The dirty matcha is not sweetened as it's just espresso with matcha, so if you like it sweet, add something else to it. Service is friendly. Inside is small, about 10ish seats. There is a small parking lot but also street parking. Both times I've gone, the rest of the businesses weren't open so it seems really vacant, but the drinks are great. Overall, the blueberry matcha is great, both size and taste. Go check them out!

    Strawberry matcha latte with extra shot of matcha
    Raymond N.

    I was looking for a boba or dessert place and stumbled upon Ryokucha Cafe. If I'm not mistaken, this spot used to be Te Amo which served boba and mochi donuts, so it was nice to see that another drink spot took its place. I went on a warm Sunday after having lunch nearby and was able to get a parking spot on the street right away. The shop is decently sized with a good amount of seating available, though all unoccupied during my visit. It was a bit weird that the inside of the shop was a bit dark, as if the business was trying to conserve energy, since it made the business look closed from outside even though the doors were kept open. Also, the inside was quite warm as well and I did have to step outside after placing my order to cool down a bit with whatever breeze was available outside. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte with almond milk and 100% sweetness. There was a sign saying an extra shot of matcha was available for no additional charge so I decided to add that as well. My drink was ready in about five minutes. Upon first glance, I liked the dark green matcha color on top but was confused with the pink strawberry color since it looked quite artificial, as if something along the lines of strawberry Nesquik powder was used, though I could see small bits of something and what looked like strawberry seeds at the bottom of the cup. I first tried the matcha on top and thought the taste was on par with what I was expecting. However, the strawberry did in fact taste artificially flavored with what felt like small strawberry jelly bits with strawberry seeds added in. I was expecting a house made strawberry puree with milk added on top and Ryokucha's strawberry latte tasted nothing like that. At least the drink wasn't overly sweet. Overall, I did like the matcha component of my strawberry matcha latte but did not care for the bottom strawberry layer. I also noticed quite a bit of ice added to the drink so I should've requested for less ice. I do want to return to try other drinks on the Ryokucha menu since I think there is a chance that I simply ordered the wrong thing on this visit. Since the business is fairly new, hopefully the recipe for this drink can be modified to make it taste and look less artificial.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Alanna R.

    This lunch was delicious!! And I can't believe it was less than $15! I highly recommend this place for your go to lunch place in Palo Alto I had the chicken teriyaki bento with bubble milk tea The milk tea was good And the Japanese milk yogurt ice cream was delicious as well I had the salt bread and ate it too fast before taking a pic salt bread warmed up was very good 10/10

    Hojicha crème brûlée latte, banana cream matcha latte
    Jasmine D.

    A cute and bright new matcha spot in Palo Alto! Came by on a Friday afternoon with my sister and we tried the crème brûlée hojicha latte and the banana cream matcha latte. Both were delicious - the banana cream especially was so yummy and tasted like real banana, not the artificial flavor you sometimes get elsewhere. I love that they offer an extra matcha shot for free - would recommend for a stronger matcha flavor. Staff were friendly, and the café has free Wi-Fi and several tables, making it a nice spot to get some work done. We were planning to stay for a bit to get some work done, but around 3:30pm we were told they were closing early for the day (their usual hours go until 7pm). Parking: There's a small lot out front and street parking

    Clarisse L.

    Stopped by Ryokucha after hearing about a new matcha cafe that opened up in town and decided to check it out! It has a very tiny lot out front but street parking is available around (side street is easier). There is plenty of seating inside with big open windows that would be good for studying or working. We wanted to try the creme brûlée hojicha latte, but were informed that they were out of creme brulee. We opted for a mango matcha with 30% sugar and a matcha soft serve. They then mentioned that they were out of cones for the soft serve. We were quite surprised at how so many things were unavailable as it wasn't very busy and it was 2:30pm on a Tuesday. The mango matcha was quite sweet even with the sugar adjustment, and I wish that the mango flavor didn't overpower the matcha as much. Because of that, the matcha flavor didn't stand out (even with the free extra shot of matcha!) The soft serve was good - matcha flavor was there and it was quite creamy. Overall, I think there is potential here and I'd like to give it another shot in a few months after they've been in business for longer. I do really like the free matcha shot that they offer and the huge variety on the menu. Looking forward to trying it again soon!

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    Sue F.

    Came by on a Wednesday morning to pick up a mango lover and taro latte to try something different. Was looking to pick up a gift certificate as a gift but they do not offer that yet. *hint- would be great to help spread the word* Place was clean and employee was busy with a couple of customers. Wait time was not long and the employee was super fast. Parking can be a problem but street parking was fine and easy when I arrived. Mango lover (no boba per my request) had great flavor and I loved the chunks of fresh mangoes. A tad too sweet for my taste but was not overly so. Taro latte (no boba per my request) was just alright. Next time I will stick with my oat milk matcha latte.

    Hot blueberry matcha latte (less sweet) - you can see the blueberry puree inside
    Maria L.

    Came here on Saturday with two friends. I tried Ryokucha's cold blueberry matcha latte before and liked it a lot. Since it's getting colder, I got a hot blueberry matcha latte (less sweet) this time. It's just as delicious as the cold one. Perfect balance between matcha and fresh blueberry! The shop is bright and clean with a lot of tables both indoors and outdoors. It's very spacious compared to other matcha shops. We ended up staying there for a long time catching up. My friends enjoyed their strawberry matcha latte and blueberry matcha latte as well. Will be back again!

    Hojicha banana creme
    Carine B.

    Ordered banana cream hojicha with almond milk crystal boba and no sugar. It was good...would have been better with sugar lol. Hojicha had a nice roasty flavor. Cream was light - could have been heavier. Spot was empty around 11:30 on a Friday but big and clean. Staff was friendly.

    Banana creme matcha latte
    Jaymie V.

    This place is a little tucked away and parking is a bit small. There was a good amount of people and service was fast. Ordered the banana creme matcha latte and it tasted just right. It had the right amount of sweetness and the banana flavor didn't overpower too much of the matcha.

    Shobhana V.

    I was at Ryokucha cafe this morning and ordered a hot banana matcha. The drink was excellent - good value at $7 for a decent sized latte. I also like the ambience with tall ceilings - however the temperature was too cold inside. It would have been great if they had turned on the heater. When I attended the Yelp Elite event, the service was excellent. This time around, the server did not help when I asked if they had a loyalty program. A little customer service training program will go a long way in elevating customer experience and repeat customers. A great spot for matcha and meeting friends if you are in Palo Alto.

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