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Great desserts! Yes it was a cool 15C but the Tsujiri parfait was wonderful! All textures from mocha cubes to crisp cookie and crunchy barley vs red bean and matcha soft serve. Support YEG! Eat more soft serve!
Underwhelming bland flavors. Small portion. Long long wait. I was really excited for a green tea drink place with green tea baked goods. The line has been snaking out the door for the last 2 weeks. So i expected a nice treat on my visit. First off the line is stupid ridiculous. The layout of the place was poorly planned. The line frequently snakes out the door bc the till is basically at the entrance way. The menu is poorly positioned in the middle of the cafe so when waiting in the line it is extremely difficult to see. Unless you lose your place in line to get up close to it or wait until last minute to decide what you want to order. I felt this is the reason why the lines were soooooooo long and a drink took 30 min with only 6 people ahead of me. The line moves deceivingly slow. The baked goods were decent. Portions were small. Like just a few bites and it was gone. For the price point it really was not worth it. Starting at $5 a pop, i wont bother with it again. The takeout boxes look pretty but are so difficult to carry as they are awkward, my dessert was toppled over and smashed during transport with my drinks. I would rather have a ugly box that didnt ruin my dessert bc its so awkward to carry. The drinks and ice cream were disappointing. The flavour was bland and it didnt have a good green tea flavour to the drink. There was either too much milk or too much ice. Again prices ranging from $5-$9 a peice the portion was too small for the price. I honestly could not tell the difference between this place and starbucks. Only starbucks you get twice as much for the same price. The ice cream was decent. Different because it was soft serve. But was very soft and ended up melting so fast. I had the float and the ice cream was already liquidy at the bottom melting when it was handed to me. It is a good concept becuse theres really no other place like it in the city. But the flavours lack substance. And the wait is ridiculous. I tried it and done it and wont be rushing back.
Another new dessert spot to open downtown, Tsujiri, specializes in matcha desserts. They're a very popular chain from Japan that began back in 1860. It's close by to CoCo's and ChixShack. We dropped in for a Tuesday afternoon snack (around 3:45pm) and it was packed. The line wasn't as long as I'd seen the day before walking around downtown but it went back to the entrance. Crazy. Service is friendly but a tad slow. I'm sure they'll work out the kinks with time. There's room to sit when you walk further inside (with about 16 seats). There's also a washitsu room, which was hidden but cool to find. The menu is up front; o-matcha, sencha, other Japanese tea, latte; ice blended, float, parfait, soft cream and shaved ice. Hilarious that they call the vanilla mix soft cream "good for matcha beginners". They also had a few Japanese desserts (kinako daifuku, matcha daifuku and yuzu tarts) available at the counter. - Tsujiri matcha soft cream (#53) ($5.75) - matcha flavour was really good. If you like strong matcha, get this! If you don't, try it anyways. - Shiratama parfait (#51) ($8.00) - the parfait had mochi balls, chestnut, red bean and you could choose your soft serve flavour (we went with vanilla mix). About time we got quality soft serve in the city. Pretty close to what I had in Japan.
Holding the reins for tradition and quality, Tsujiri is one of the most well known tea shops to have been able to successfully keep standards high while becoming more global. A buildup of excitement leading to their grand opening, followed by a grueling 30 minute wait in line to finally be able to try the legendary Matcha shop. I was beyond ecstatic. Shiratama Parfait - (8.25) - Mochi balls were soooo good, this was during my first visit where we didn't think we'd need the vanilla mix for the matcha ice cream. Totally did, the parfait ended up just tasting very heavy without the refreshing aspect. O - Matcha Float - ($8.75) - Icy matcha slurpee topped with more matcha ice cream, is there such thing as too much matcha? Uhm, nope. The two different textures of matcha ended up tasting pretty good. Would order this again! Tsujiri Soft Cream Vanilla Mix - ($5.50) - Thankful for the vanilla mix because without it, the matcha would have been way too overpowering for me to enjoy. This was good, strong robust matcha mellowed down by the vanilla cream. The texture of this soft cream is not ice cream to say the least. You're not getting the creamy milk flavor you'd expect from a soft serve but more icy watery. The twisted soft cream was served in a waffle cone that did not meet the standards to the matcha. Like stale thin crackers, ended up grabbing a spoon to scoop out the cream and throwing out 90% of the cone. Kinako Daifuku - ($5.00) - Essentially a very soft mochi stuffed with soybean dusted with roasted soybean powder. Paired with a hot tea, I can see why this would taste good. We paired iit with a float and parfait, which was not such a great pairing. The texture is nothing like i've felt before, its gooey and breaks apart easily but doesn't quite stick to your fingers. Very mild flavor overall you'll have to like soybean for this one. Cream Puff - ($3.00) - The matcha cream filling was so thick while the shell was flakey and puffy. This was a good bite! Now to the main reason why I'd go back. Yuzu Tart - ($5.25) - Crust is great, yuzu filling is amazing. Sweet but with a subtle tart aftertaste. My favorite item ever. Worth it. Overall, I think the hype for Tsujiri has died down (HENCE NO LINE UP YA'LL), and only true matcha lovers will find themselves coming back here. For me, it was pretty underwhelming to say the least. Won't be actively seeking to come here for dessert.
Newly opened along 109 St and just north of Jasper, expect to wait in line out the door. We waited a total of 30 min (timed from standing in line to having our order in hand), although some people were in line for roughly 40 min. Is the food worth the wait in line? Honestly, no. Although I hear the daifuku is amazing; I wouldn't know though, they were all sold out of them by the time I was there. For those already familiar with the matcha dessert joints around the world, you'll find pretty standard fare here - soft ice cream, drinks (hot and cold), parfaits and shaved ice. One difference is that they serve daifuku, "cookie puffs", tarts and cakes as well. Another bonus: a lot of yuzu (Japanese citrus - and one of my faves!) is featured on the menu. My friends ordered the chiffon parfait - moist, subtle matcha flavor for the chiffon. I personally would have liked the cake to have a bit more matcha flavor to it. One friend said the portion size was a little too small. Both friends said they enjoyed the parfait, but agreed that they wouldn't wait in such a long line for the same item. My friend and I both ordered the yuzu float- mine with matcha ice cream, hers with a matcha- vanilla twist. (it's recommended on the menu that those "new" to matcha get the matcha- vanilla twist ice cream to curb its bitterness; I had no issues with the straight up matcha). Standard drink size, chunks of yuzu peel in the drink. Good strong matcha flavor to the soft cream. Nice refreshing drink for a hot day. Once again, an item not worth waiting 30 min for though. Service seemed fairly friendly; not particularly speedy, but given the time it takes to scoop out the parfait items (which seemed to be the most popular order), I guess it's fairly understandable. It's a fairly small establishment with limited seating. Didn't seem ideal for large groups as most of the tables just sit 2 unless you move tables around. There is just one large table, and some bar style seating along the front window. Paid street parking out front (limited, due to all the other nearby businesses). Parking is free after 10pm.
A matcha lovers haven! This is a beautiful little Edmonton gem and a killer tea date with friends spot. The menu is quite wide with lots of matcha options- from lattes and special drinks, to classic matcha, matcha moochi desserts, cake, matcha and hot chocolate, and of course matcha ice cream. If you don't like matcha they do have some options but by far this is a matcha focused joint. Parking wasn't bad and we found pay parking right out front, on a Friday night after 6pm it was only $1. Otherwise note that it is downtown so expect downtown parking. The seating is really unique too with some tall barstool areas, coffee shop tables of 4, and a little semi private room for about 6 people. Staff there are incredibly sweet, we came with a child and they were super friendly to us even though he was curious and exploring quite a bit. They even gave him a cookie which was lovely. I have to admit I stole a bite of his cookie just so I could tell you all that is was delightful and melts in your mouth. But do note I didn't see any baby change tables or high chairs so it's not a totally baby friendly cafe. What to order: if you are up to try matcha on its own this is the place, my husband described it as a close your eyes sensory experience with so many layers. We had the whipped azuki matcha latte - red beans on a latte were my absolute favourite! I wish there had been more red beans yet on it! The creamy white chocolate mocha - smooth and dreamy creamy, perfect to warm you right up. Houjicha chai latte - not too spicy but had the classic chai flavours but the smoothness and elegance of something maybe even a little bit more. Shiratama parfait - delightful and a good portion even though it looked small at first. The rice balls were similar to tapioca from bubble tea so I loved it of course. I would love to go back and try the other two parfaits. And the desserts- honestly you could order any of the ones in the display case and it's sure to please!
Awesome atmosphere. The staffs there are so nice and friendly. I tried greentea latte and my friend had the parfait. Both were significantly authentic. We also had thr macha cream puffs,acha cheese cake and macha mochi (I forgot its name), they are really good
Matcha Black Sesame Latte ($6.75+tax) tasted more like black sesame with milk. There was a hint of matcha flavour though. Edmonton was getting cold, so this warm drink was gooooodd!! However, I think I would prefer just the Matcha Latte drinks instead. Matcha Rare Cheesecake ($5.75+tax) was creamy and had strong matcha flavour! Super delicious! Lovedddd it! My fave dessert! Yuzu Tart ($5.25+tax) was nommy as well! Personally, I don't really like sour desserts, but this was actually pretty good! Normally, the yuzu flavour desserts don't have much of the "yuzu" taste, but this tart had quite a strong yuzu flavour! Not bad! Overall, I love anything that has matcha in it! I can't wait for Vancouver location to open. Is it still "opening soon"? What's taking them so long to open in Vancouver? I feel like it's been 6 yrs since they announced it..... Highly recommend this place for the matcha lovers.
Delicious spot for your MATCHA everything needs. If they had a location on the Southside this spot would be my go-to treat for sure lol. Their cold drinks are fantastic for the wintertime too
I love matcha, everything from traditional lattes, cakes, to matcha cream filled chocolate truffles. So not surprisingly, it is a dream come true for me that Tsujiri opened in Edmonton! Since it's only been open for 4 days now, there was quite a line outside even at 2 pm. We had to wait about 45 mins before we actually had our first sip. But this will obviously die down over the next couple of weeks after everyone has had a chance to try their menu. Their menu itself is surprisingly large. There are many varieties of lattes, teas, floats and blended drinks in addition to the parfaits, ice creams, and baked products. I started with the iced O-matcha latte (classic) and the matcha cream puff as I wanted to try uncomplicated products for my first visit and just focus on the grade and quality of the matcha itself. AND IT WAS AMAZING! i have never been to Japan, but I would bet that this is the best matcha that we can get in Canada. The latte was perfectly balanced with the milk and did not have an aftertaste that you can sometimes get in poor preparations in other places (not naming names). The matcha cream in the puff was stronger (more bitter) but I loved it even more than the latte! The interior is black and a muted gold, it looks very sophisticated and calming. There is seating for about 12-15 people inside and despite of the line we got a nice little table to ourselves. The staff are very nice inspite of being so busy. I still want to try the parfait and the daifuku so I will definitely be going back very soon.
A 158 year old family tradition. This is a sixth generation tea empire. Quality matcha shipped in directly from Japan. The staff is very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. All of the menu is made from high quality ingredients. Lattes, tea, blended ice, parfaits, shaved ice. All of them are beautifully presented and refreshing. Pastries are made in house as well. Soy and lactose free substitutes are available for all of the drink menu choices. Matcha soft serve is also very popular. Where else can you get super caffeinated ice cream? There is a "Washitsu" for special events and the ambience is very relaxed and enjoyable. It is a smaller space with 5 lower tables and some higher "bar seating" facing the street. Reservations are recommended for the Washitsu. Not a lot of free parking available but pay parking is located close by. This is an accessible venue.
Ok if Starbucks green tea frappe is your jam, this might be something to try if you want to taste legit matcha. Be warned that traditional matcha is very bitter, so it is nowhere near the sweetness of a green tea frappe. In fact, if you are a matcha newbie, do as they recommend and try it with half vanilla soft serve if you go for the ice cream. You won't regret it. They even prepare green tea the traditional way with the whisk & everything, just as how I experienced it in a tea house in Tokyo...brings back memories... I would highly recommend that if you are going with just the matcha drink, you buy one of the desserts on display too. When I was in Japan, that's how it was served, because the sweetness of the dessert is meant to balance out the taste of the matcha. The wait time is not bad depending on what time of day you go, but there is very limited seating, so be prepared to take your treats to go. On the other side, the to-go boxes are so chic...it's like a giftbox. And presentation of their desserts are true to photo, almost everything we ordered was Instagram worthy. I'm not matcha obsessed, and it is a little but pricy, but honestly, the portion was enough to get my fill of matcha without feeling gross after. So it's a nice treat to have once in a while, especially if you want to avoid something overly sweet.
It's only been a week since it opened but the hype that its garnered is well deserved. The meticulous nature of the pastry chefs as they assemble each order is something very appreciated. The flavours all complement each other. Matcha is a very subtle taste to begin with and the add-ons only add but never mask the pure nature of the matcha. ITADAKIMASU
Was craving a good matcha dessert and came to Tsujiri. There are a lot of matcha dessert options from soft cream to lattes. I opted to get the mix soft cream to try the matcha and houjicha (roasted green tea) flavors. They were both nice and rich in flavor. Ordering was super easy and I really enjoyed the pictures on the menu so I could visualize what the dessert look like. Ambiance was pretty nice too I could see it being a nice study spot or a spot to meet friends! I do think the desserts are a little on the pricier end but I think if you're craving a good matcha dessert, Tsujiri is a good option to consider! read more
Did you know that our city has a Japanese matcha-infused restaurant where almost everything on the menu is tea-green and full of delightful matcha flavour? If you're a fan of matcha and green tea you need to drop everything and GO. Founded by Tsuji Riemon in Kyoto in 1860(!!!), this matcha specialty store has been around for 163 years. They probably know a thing or two about matcha, I'm guessing. Their mission is to bring the spirit of Japanese tea-drinking to all over the world and to do so with omotenashi (to wholeheartedly look after guests). Tsujiri was featured on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list in the Favourite Dessert category and I couldn't wait to get myself over there to try as many matchaful items as I could! Edmonton actually has two Tsujiri locations but the main, larger one is found Downtown. It has been open since 2018 and you'll find it in the bottom of a tall apartment building, near the very busy intersection of Jasper and 109th. The clear lettering that states "Japanese Tea House" will signal that you have found the right place. Inside, the look is very sleek and somewhat mysterious. The colour scheme is quite dark with black paint on most walls, accented by pale wood. There is also photography on the walls depicting the green tea process and a glass case full of treats to greet you as you enter the space. The whole restaurant seems to embody the Japanese spirit and esthetic very well, right down to the jazzy, easy-listening piano music. On my Saturday afternoon visit the staff members were friendly and did a great job of assisting us with our choices. After making a (fairly large) order we chose a table and settled in. I will say that it did take quite a while for anything to arrive at our table but I also didn't mind relaxing and waiting. The menu is quite extensive! Everything from matcha, teas, lattes, and floats. And those are just the drinks! You might be asking "what's the difference between matcha and green tea?" Because I was. It's the same type of tea plant, only the preparation is different. Matcha tea is made with the entire leaf ground into a powder and then mixed with water. It's richer, more intense, and more concentrated. For green tea, the dried leaves are steeped in hot water. This results in a grassy and more earthy flavour. Matcha is generally viewed as the more superior option, as it harnesses the superpowers (like antioxidants) of the tea better. The production of matcha involves steaming and drying the tea leaves and eventually grounding them into a finely milled powder. You've probably seen a chasen before - a bamboo matcha whisk - an integral part of preparing matcha. The chasen is used to mix the powder with water in a bowl. I very much wanted to try some straight-up actual matcha and of course Tsujiri provides several options. Yutaka Mukashi O-Matcha (Ceremonial grade matcha - $5.75) seemed like the absolute best option for a true experience. Served hot or cold (I chose hot) the server explained that it would be served in a bowl to sip out of. It's not a latte. It's literally pure matcha powder mixed with water, and that's all. Yutaka Mukashi is the best type of matcha that Tsujiri has to offer (it costs $1 extra) and I was excited to delve into the height of matcha experiences (or at least as close as I could get). The large bowl felt comfortable to hold in my hands and the frothy, viridescent liquid was warm. The flavour was rich and robust with a balanced combination of umami, sweetness, and slight bitterness. It's quite intense and I would compare it to drinking black coffee. It's just straight matcha. Very enjoyable and the purest way to taste it. Tsujiri also serves houjicha (made by made by slowly roasting the tea leaves), sencha, genmaicha, yuzu, and black sesame. There are a variety of flavour options apart from matcha but everything does remain within the same sort of tea family. Of course there is a matcha latte available and you know that it's going to be way better than the ones served at the huge coffee chains. It's kind of like how a chai latte is way better at an actual Indian restaurant. Unique to the Downtown location, they serve actual food that you can eat as a meal. The best part is that the menu is tea-inspired and they do an amazing job of carrying the entire tea house experience into their meal sets. I opted for a fusion-style noodle set and went for the Hot Soba in Bonito Broth ($16.00). Each meal is served with a green salad, tamago, and a shiratama brown sugar syrup dessert. The hot soba soup was light, flavourful, and delicious. I absolutely loved that the soba noodles are green (they're probably made with matcha, if I had to guess) which just shows how well they've maintained the theme. The bonito broth was really nice with a hefty serving of bonito flakes on top. It tasted almost like a more robust miso, very easy to enjoy. I really liked the accompaniments with the meal as well. The salad was simple but dressed with a read more
8 years ago
Underwhelming bland flavors. Small portion. Long long wait. I was really excited for a green tea drink place with green tea baked goods. The line has been snaking out the door for the last 2 weeks. So i expected a nice treat on my visit. First off the line is stupid ridiculous. The layout of the place was poorly planned. The line frequently snakes out the door bc the till is basically at the entrance way. The menu is poorly positioned in the middle of the cafe so when waiting in the line it is extremely difficult to see. Unless you lose your place in line to get up close to it or wait until last minute to decide what you want to order. I felt this is the reason why the lines were soooooooo long and a drink took 30 min with only 6 people ahead of me. The line moves deceivingly slow. The baked goods were decent. Portions were small. Like just a few bites and it was gone. For the price point it really was not worth it. Starting at $5 a pop, i wont bother with it again. The takeout boxes look pretty but are so difficult to carry as they are awkward, my dessert was toppled over and smashed during transport with my drinks. I would rather have a ugly box that didnt ruin my dessert bc its so awkward to carry. The drinks and ice cream were disappointing. The flavour was bland and it didnt have a good green tea flavour to the drink. There was either too much milk or too much ice. Again prices ranging from $5-$9 a peice the portion was too small for the price. I honestly could not tell the difference between this place and starbucks. Only starbucks you get twice as much for the same price. The ice cream was decent. Different because it was soft serve. But was very soft and ended up melting so fast. I had the float and the ice cream was already liquidy at the bottom melting when it was handed to me. It is a good concept becuse theres really no other place like it in the city. But the flavours lack substance. And the wait is ridiculous. I tried it and done it and wont be rushing back. read more
Another new dessert spot to open downtown, Tsujiri, specializes in matcha desserts. They're a very popular chain from Japan that began back in 1860. It's close by to CoCo's and ChixShack. We dropped in for a Tuesday afternoon snack (around 3:45pm) and it was packed. The line wasn't as long as I'd seen the day before walking around downtown but it went back to the entrance. Crazy. Service is friendly but a tad slow. I'm sure they'll work out the kinks with time. There's room to sit when you walk further inside (with about 16 seats). There's also a washitsu room, which was hidden but cool to find. The menu is up front; o-matcha, sencha, other Japanese tea, latte; ice blended, float, parfait, soft cream and shaved ice. Hilarious that they call the vanilla mix soft cream "good for matcha beginners". They also had a few Japanese desserts (kinako daifuku, matcha daifuku and yuzu tarts) available at the counter. - Tsujiri matcha soft cream (#53) ($5.75) - matcha flavour was really good. If you like strong matcha, get this! If you don't, try it anyways. - Shiratama parfait (#51) ($8.00) - the parfait had mochi balls, chestnut, red bean and you could choose your soft serve flavour (we went with vanilla mix). About time we got quality soft serve in the city. Pretty close to what I had in Japan. read more
Holding the reins for tradition and quality, Tsujiri is one of the most well known tea shops to have been able to successfully keep standards high while becoming more global. A buildup of excitement leading to their grand opening, followed by a grueling 30 minute wait in line to finally be able to try the legendary Matcha shop. I was beyond ecstatic. Shiratama Parfait - (8.25) - Mochi balls were soooo good, this was during my first visit where we didn't think we'd need the vanilla mix for the matcha ice cream. Totally did, the parfait ended up just tasting very heavy without the refreshing aspect. O - Matcha Float - ($8.75) - Icy matcha slurpee topped with more matcha ice cream, is there such thing as too much matcha? Uhm, nope. The two different textures of matcha ended up tasting pretty good. Would order this again! Tsujiri Soft Cream Vanilla Mix - ($5.50) - Thankful for the vanilla mix because without it, the matcha would have been way too overpowering for me to enjoy. This was good, strong robust matcha mellowed down by the vanilla cream. The texture of this soft cream is not ice cream to say the least. You're not getting the creamy milk flavor you'd expect from a soft serve but more icy watery. The twisted soft cream was served in a waffle cone that did not meet the standards to the matcha. Like stale thin crackers, ended up grabbing a spoon to scoop out the cream and throwing out 90% of the cone. Kinako Daifuku - ($5.00) - Essentially a very soft mochi stuffed with soybean dusted with roasted soybean powder. Paired with a hot tea, I can see why this would taste good. We paired iit with a float and parfait, which was not such a great pairing. The texture is nothing like i've felt before, its gooey and breaks apart easily but doesn't quite stick to your fingers. Very mild flavor overall you'll have to like soybean for this one. Cream Puff - ($3.00) - The matcha cream filling was so thick while the shell was flakey and puffy. This was a good bite! Now to the main reason why I'd go back. Yuzu Tart - ($5.25) - Crust is great, yuzu filling is amazing. Sweet but with a subtle tart aftertaste. My favorite item ever. Worth it. Overall, I think the hype for Tsujiri has died down (HENCE NO LINE UP YA'LL), and only true matcha lovers will find themselves coming back here. For me, it was pretty underwhelming to say the least. Won't be actively seeking to come here for dessert. read more
Newly opened along 109 St and just north of Jasper, expect to wait in line out the door. We waited a total of 30 min (timed from standing in line to having our order in hand), although some people were in line for roughly 40 min. Is the food worth the wait in line? Honestly, no. Although I hear the daifuku is amazing; I wouldn't know though, they were all sold out of them by the time I was there. For those already familiar with the matcha dessert joints around the world, you'll find pretty standard fare here - soft ice cream, drinks (hot and cold), parfaits and shaved ice. One difference is that they serve daifuku, "cookie puffs", tarts and cakes as well. Another bonus: a lot of yuzu (Japanese citrus - and one of my faves!) is featured on the menu. My friends ordered the chiffon parfait - moist, subtle matcha flavor for the chiffon. I personally would have liked the cake to have a bit more matcha flavor to it. One friend said the portion size was a little too small. Both friends said they enjoyed the parfait, but agreed that they wouldn't wait in such a long line for the same item. My friend and I both ordered the yuzu float- mine with matcha ice cream, hers with a matcha- vanilla twist. (it's recommended on the menu that those "new" to matcha get the matcha- vanilla twist ice cream to curb its bitterness; I had no issues with the straight up matcha). Standard drink size, chunks of yuzu peel in the drink. Good strong matcha flavor to the soft cream. Nice refreshing drink for a hot day. Once again, an item not worth waiting 30 min for though. Service seemed fairly friendly; not particularly speedy, but given the time it takes to scoop out the parfait items (which seemed to be the most popular order), I guess it's fairly understandable. It's a fairly small establishment with limited seating. Didn't seem ideal for large groups as most of the tables just sit 2 unless you move tables around. There is just one large table, and some bar style seating along the front window. Paid street parking out front (limited, due to all the other nearby businesses). Parking is free after 10pm. read more
7 years ago
A matcha lovers haven! This is a beautiful little Edmonton gem and a killer tea date with friends spot. The menu is quite wide with lots of matcha options- from lattes and special drinks, to classic matcha, matcha moochi desserts, cake, matcha and hot chocolate, and of course matcha ice cream. If you don't like matcha they do have some options but by far this is a matcha focused joint. Parking wasn't bad and we found pay parking right out front, on a Friday night after 6pm it was only $1. Otherwise note that it is downtown so expect downtown parking. The seating is really unique too with some tall barstool areas, coffee shop tables of 4, and a little semi private room for about 6 people. Staff there are incredibly sweet, we came with a child and they were super friendly to us even though he was curious and exploring quite a bit. They even gave him a cookie which was lovely. I have to admit I stole a bite of his cookie just so I could tell you all that is was delightful and melts in your mouth. But do note I didn't see any baby change tables or high chairs so it's not a totally baby friendly cafe. What to order: if you are up to try matcha on its own this is the place, my husband described it as a close your eyes sensory experience with so many layers. We had the whipped azuki matcha latte - red beans on a latte were my absolute favourite! I wish there had been more red beans yet on it! The creamy white chocolate mocha - smooth and dreamy creamy, perfect to warm you right up. Houjicha chai latte - not too spicy but had the classic chai flavours but the smoothness and elegance of something maybe even a little bit more. Shiratama parfait - delightful and a good portion even though it looked small at first. The rice balls were similar to tapioca from bubble tea so I loved it of course. I would love to go back and try the other two parfaits. And the desserts- honestly you could order any of the ones in the display case and it's sure to please! read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Awesome atmosphere. The staffs there are so nice and friendly. I tried greentea latte and my friend had the parfait. Both were significantly authentic. We also had thr macha cream puffs,acha cheese cake and macha mochi (I forgot its name), they are really good read more
8 years ago
Matcha Black Sesame Latte ($6.75+tax) tasted more like black sesame with milk. There was a hint of matcha flavour though. Edmonton was getting cold, so this warm drink was gooooodd!! However, I think I would prefer just the Matcha Latte drinks instead. Matcha Rare Cheesecake ($5.75+tax) was creamy and had strong matcha flavour! Super delicious! Lovedddd it! My fave dessert! Yuzu Tart ($5.25+tax) was nommy as well! Personally, I don't really like sour desserts, but this was actually pretty good! Normally, the yuzu flavour desserts don't have much of the "yuzu" taste, but this tart had quite a strong yuzu flavour! Not bad! Overall, I love anything that has matcha in it! I can't wait for Vancouver location to open. Is it still "opening soon"? What's taking them so long to open in Vancouver? I feel like it's been 6 yrs since they announced it..... Highly recommend this place for the matcha lovers. read more
I love matcha, everything from traditional lattes, cakes, to matcha cream filled chocolate truffles. So not surprisingly, it is a dream come true for me that Tsujiri opened in Edmonton! Since it's only been open for 4 days now, there was quite a line outside even at 2 pm. We had to wait about 45 mins before we actually had our first sip. But this will obviously die down over the next couple of weeks after everyone has had a chance to try their menu. Their menu itself is surprisingly large. There are many varieties of lattes, teas, floats and blended drinks in addition to the parfaits, ice creams, and baked products. I started with the iced O-matcha latte (classic) and the matcha cream puff as I wanted to try uncomplicated products for my first visit and just focus on the grade and quality of the matcha itself. AND IT WAS AMAZING! i have never been to Japan, but I would bet that this is the best matcha that we can get in Canada. The latte was perfectly balanced with the milk and did not have an aftertaste that you can sometimes get in poor preparations in other places (not naming names). The matcha cream in the puff was stronger (more bitter) but I loved it even more than the latte! The interior is black and a muted gold, it looks very sophisticated and calming. There is seating for about 12-15 people inside and despite of the line we got a nice little table to ourselves. The staff are very nice inspite of being so busy. I still want to try the parfait and the daifuku so I will definitely be going back very soon. read more
8 years ago
A 158 year old family tradition. This is a sixth generation tea empire. Quality matcha shipped in directly from Japan. The staff is very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. All of the menu is made from high quality ingredients. Lattes, tea, blended ice, parfaits, shaved ice. All of them are beautifully presented and refreshing. Pastries are made in house as well. Soy and lactose free substitutes are available for all of the drink menu choices. Matcha soft serve is also very popular. Where else can you get super caffeinated ice cream? There is a "Washitsu" for special events and the ambience is very relaxed and enjoyable. It is a smaller space with 5 lower tables and some higher "bar seating" facing the street. Reservations are recommended for the Washitsu. Not a lot of free parking available but pay parking is located close by. This is an accessible venue. read more
Ok if Starbucks green tea frappe is your jam, this might be something to try if you want to taste legit matcha. Be warned that traditional matcha is very bitter, so it is nowhere near the sweetness of a green tea frappe. In fact, if you are a matcha newbie, do as they recommend and try it with half vanilla soft serve if you go for the ice cream. You won't regret it. They even prepare green tea the traditional way with the whisk & everything, just as how I experienced it in a tea house in Tokyo...brings back memories... I would highly recommend that if you are going with just the matcha drink, you buy one of the desserts on display too. When I was in Japan, that's how it was served, because the sweetness of the dessert is meant to balance out the taste of the matcha. The wait time is not bad depending on what time of day you go, but there is very limited seating, so be prepared to take your treats to go. On the other side, the to-go boxes are so chic...it's like a giftbox. And presentation of their desserts are true to photo, almost everything we ordered was Instagram worthy. I'm not matcha obsessed, and it is a little but pricy, but honestly, the portion was enough to get my fill of matcha without feeling gross after. So it's a nice treat to have once in a while, especially if you want to avoid something overly sweet. read more
8 years ago
It's only been a week since it opened but the hype that its garnered is well deserved. The meticulous nature of the pastry chefs as they assemble each order is something very appreciated. The flavours all complement each other. Matcha is a very subtle taste to begin with and the add-ons only add but never mask the pure nature of the matcha. ITADAKIMASU read more
Tsujiri is a great place for matcha lovers! Everything on their menu has matcha in it. This includes matcha drinks, ice cream, and pastries. If you really like strong matcha flavours that aren't too sweet, this is definantly your go to place! If you just want to try the place out and love sweet things, definantly get anything that has ice cream in it and add the vanilla. It really does help! As for the service, the staff were super knowledgeable about their products and are very sweet. We also got our order in a reasonable amount of time and was asked if we would like utensils for our pasteries. The decor of this place is very aesthetically pleasing. Great for photographs. A lot of wood backgrounds and black walls, making it very modern The only thing is that the location isnt that big, meaning only just a decent amount of seating. Overall, I personally wouldn't come here again, just because I prefer my pasteries and drinks to be more on the sweet end. I would recommend people to try this place out, especially if they love matcha. read more
8 years ago
I stopped by this place over the weekend for a treat with my partner. There were a few people hanging out when we arrived, but it wasn't overly busy. The Japanese decor was well done and there was a good amount of seating. They even have a private room off to the side with traditional seating (low table with cushions). The staff were polite and very helpful. I think matcha is an acquired taste, but I personally love it. This shop has everything matcha! You can get all kinds of drinks (hot/cold), ice-cream, shaved ice and pastries. We shared a vanilla/matcha twist sundae and I got a hot matcha latte to go. Both were fantastic and not too sweet. read more
7 years ago
Visited: July 7 2019 My companions and I stumbled upon TSUJIRI and we decided to make a pit stop for some matcha goodness. There were street parking but they were all taken and metered so we decided to park across the street at Save On Foods (we shopped there first to make our parking legit). The inside of the restaurant was very zen; peaceful and serene. (It was a Sunday afternoon but the shop wasn't busy) Since it was a rainy day, I quickly decided on a hot beverage. I ordered the black sesame matcha latte and it was indeed satisfying. Not a whole lot of black sesame taste but the matcha was intense. At first glance, I thought the drink was well worth the price of admission (almost $7) as it came in a large tumbler. Upon closer look, the tumbler was double walled (presumably to keep drinks hot longer) so the drink wasn't as large it seems to be. read more
Even if you think you have had enough matcha in life and you got this - start off with a matcha vanilla twist and you will be so thankful you did! The full matcha is really bitter and really not as sweet as regular matcha drinks - this stuff is the real Japanese deal so just be a beginner with it and take it slow! I wish someone had told me that before I dived right into the matcha shaved ice with matcha ice cream on top :S Also the mochi is also the real deal and not sweetened! Overall I would have liked for everything to be a bit more sweetened haha FYI the yellow ball is a chestnut haha read more
I have gone back 2 other times since my initial visit and on weekdays, its steady but no longer as crazy as it was when it first opened and the wait for your drinks/soft cream is no longer nearly as long, so it's safe to say they've got the logistics smoothed over now. However, desserts and drinks still top notch and the cafe is still maintained in a pristine condition. And I recently discovered that there is a tatami style room that can seat a group of 8, and possibly a little more if you're okay with squeezing! I've had the Yuzu Citron Ice Blend and Shiratama Parfait and both did not disappoint. The Yuzu Citron was perfectly refreshing for a hot summers day and the Shiratama was delicious and exactly as pictured! The toppings added extra sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the matcha! So far I have not tried anything that I didn't enjoy. And I hear that they also have larger take out boxes now :) I'm sure I will be back again, as I only have one stomach and can only consume so much each visit!..and I haven't met a dessert I didn't like here yet! read more
Walking by this Sunday past (long weekend) I was surprised to see the long line ups snaking out the door. I've been following them on FB but must've missed their opening announcement. So I decided to check it out. The wait was about 25 minutes or so from beginning to end. Their specialty is matcha everything with other japanese-influenced drinks, desserts and novelties. I wanted to order something simple so I decided on one of each of the Tsujiri soft cream (essentially soft serve ice cream). They offer 2 flavours: Matcha only or a Vanilla Mix-In (with Matcha) which they recommend for beginners. I got the Vanilla mix-in for my little guy who was with me. Taste-wise the Matcha was strong - but interestingly enough not my favourite as I found it a bit too bitter. The vanilla mix-in was sweeter and I can see why they market this one for "beginners". Price -wise I was charged $5.75 for both even though on the menu it says the vanilla-mix in is $5.50. I didn't notice this until I got home. The portion size is fairly small in my opinion compared to the cost. If I go back, and that's a big if, I would try something different like one of their parfaits. The Yuzu tarts looked good too but for $5.25 each I thought it was once again overpriced for the portion size. Service was amicable and as fast one can be. I counted 7 workers behind the counter at one point. Attention to detail is top notch. The space is small with minimal seating area. read more
For all matcha lovers this is for YOU! Serving all sorts of matcha items. From lattes, ice cream, sundaes, to floats. Their matcha is truly exceptional and high quality. I personally got their sundae which is matcha mixed in with red beans mochi and other goodies, definitely can be shared by 2 people. If you can't decide between a drink or ice cream and want something more refreshing I do suggest their O Matcha Float. It's not too sweet and just have the perfect amount of matcha flavor to balance the two. This cafe provides adequate seating and has WiFi available. Always a plus if you wanna do something productive read more
8 years ago
I went to Tsujiri on the opening day. As expected there was a short lineup. The place is quite small however there is enough seating to accommodate individuals and groups. The store specializes in selling quality matcha drinks and desserts. The prices are around $5-$7 depending on what you get. I tried the "O Matcha Ice Blend". You get the option of adding milk or leaving it plain. The cashier recommended it plain as it is refreshing on a hot day so I got it regular. I loved the drink. It has a strong matcha flavour without the bitter aftertaste. And yes it was refreshing. For the pastry, I tried the cream puff and it was filled with a matcha whipped cream. I liked the taste of it however it wasn't really sweet. It had a strong bitter yet creamy matcha taste. Overall I would highly recommend this place for matcha lovers. There are plenty items on the menu to choose from and it makes for a good treat on a hot summer day. *pastries are packaged individually per to go container read more
This is like Dairy Queen in Japan. But without burgers or chicken fingers... When this place first opened up a couple months ago, there were lineups out the door and wrapped all the way around the building. Hype was nuts. Since then, it's died down significantly. Probably because matcha takes a couple weeks to kick in and now everyone's got the shits. It's insane how ice cream can be so creatively costly. How crazy is it that your operating costs like rent and wages are paid by frozen milk... fucking insane. This place is okay at best. I got the cake shoved into a tiny cup ice cream thing. It was good, but it's no McFlurry. This is a total date spot.... especially at the beginning of a relationship where you have disposable income to throw at your significant other for wild-ass dessert. Don't stop there, take out a credit-line and go down the street for hot-cross buns. I mean, cinnaholic. Anyways. You can get a foot long cold cut from Subway for $8 bucks. 3 stars at best for lack of variety. Does anyone remember the ice cream flavour SuperKid, that was fucking great. read more
8 years ago
I really like all items matcha so when I found out there was a location here in Edmonton serving quality matcha, I made my way here for a treat. I ordered the Sakura parfait. It consisted of brown rice puffs, red bean, matcha soft serve topped with a mochi, chestnut and cookie. The presentation is very pretty. The matcha flavour was really authentic with a slight bitterness. The prices are on the higher side and rivals restaurant pricing for desserts. Also, there did not seem to be enough seating during the summer weekend as there was a steady stream of customers stopping by. Plus, the parking situation outside is basically paid parking. read more
7 years ago
The place is neat and feels so authentic. From the moment you step into the shop you'd feel the ambiance they created for their guests. The taste was good too. The matcha vanilla mix was perfect for me since I am not really into matcha. Overall, I like the experience. I could say it was worth a visit. read more
8 years ago
Been obsessed with Tsujiri Edmonton lately.. if you love matcha, subtle and tea based cheesecakes, daifuku (cream and custard filled mochi like dessert), amazing roasted tea cream filled rollcake (the Houjicha one is my go to), practically sugar free icecream, and hot/cold teas, lattes and blended drinks, this is a must try!! read more
8 years ago
There was 1 hour queue and we've waited patiently because I'm a matcha fan and so excited to try this cafe. I was quite disappointed because I was expecting a different kind of satisfaction. I ordered Tsujiri shaved Ice and husband got ice blended. The soft served matcha tastes good but nothing special on it. The ice on my dessert was shaved into big pieces and even when I mixed the ice cream on it, it wasn't enough to give flavour. All I could taste was watery matcha dessert. I think they need to put a syrup or something to make it more flavourful. I love the mochi and red bean toppings though. I should have ordered the matcha soft served alone. The first visit was not that bad, probably they're still adjusting because it was their opening week when we went there. I think I would still give this cafe a chance to try their other desserts. read more
7 years ago
Even though it's cold outside - the Yuzu citron shaved ice and Sakura parfait was to die for . I really liked the flavors. The yuzu was very light and refreshing and the Sakura parfait had a lovely chestnut as well as toasted grain crisps on the bottom! read more
8 years ago
Green tea everything! I went to tsujiri a couple of months ago. There was a 20 minute line. When we finally got to the front we ordered tsujiri green tea Sundae and a green tea soft serve cone. The prices are quite high. The cone was about five dollars and the sundae was about 7-8 dollars. The flavor is quite good and the red bean and mochi were quite tasty. The portions aren't large. But all in all it's worth a try. We haven't been back yet and certainly that's partly due to the price. I think other dessert houses in the city offer just as good desserts for more reasonable prices. read more
7 years ago
This is my new favourite place. How can you go wrong with everything matcha?! I want to try everything, so I will be back many times this summer lol. The toasted rice was great in the Sakura Parfait! The crunch and the sweet were a balanced treat. read more
One of the cutest asian dessert/drink places i have been to in yeg. First heard of Tsujiri when i was visiting Toronto. I checked it out, and fell in love. When I heard that Edmonton was opening one, i was super excited to try it. I've been to this location many times since it has opened, and their drinks have never failed me. The one drink that I tend to go for is the houjicha float. I customize it with whole milk and the vanilla mix ice cream. I love the toasted flavour of the tea mixed with the ice cream. The first time i tried it i used straight up matcha ice cream, and i think that was a little too much for me. Their yuzu drinks are also very good if you like a pinch of sourness. The yuzu and matcha cheesecake were very cute to look at, but in my opinion were a little on the rich side. Maybe one day they'll bring out some crepe cakes, as those are to die for. Either way, I'll definitely be back many more times to try their other options!! read more
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