I had high expectations for this place because they are a 160 year old matcha tea brand from japan…read more I was a little disappointed because both drinks we got were purely green oat milk. I should've gotten their seasonal strawberry or mango matcha for some flavor or any of their matcha desserts. I got the o-matcha latte, so I can taste what their matcha tastes like without any additional flavor. I couldn't taste the matcha in the drink. It was a little sweet & flavorless. I also tried the o-matcha maple syrup & salt latte. The maple flavor is subtle & adds a little flavor to the matcha. I can't really taste the matcha in this drink either.

We were in town for a bachelorette and the bride-to-be loves matcha, so I tried to look up shops…read moreand found this spot just a few minutes away from our AirBnB! - PARKING- There's only a few spots around the corner of the store, otherwise you'll have to try to find street parking nearby. Don't go to the back lot where Peter's Drive-In is, as they have security watching for people who leave the lot and aren't getting food there. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Pretty small shop but cozy! They have a small fridge area for their desserts, and a pretty extensive menu of drinks. Staff was friendly and working pretty fast to get out all these matcha drinks! - DRINKS - O-Matcha Maple Syrup & Salt Latte: I figured while in Canada, why not get maple syrup whenever I can?! Although it did seem slightly sweeter, I couldn't exactly tell it was maple syrup. The matcha was nice and smooth though! - OVERALL - Happy that we found this matcha shop that seemed to be the only one within this area!

We stopped by for rolled ice cream and I was excited to find a durian version. It tasted exactly as…read moreI would expect and made with real durian. Durian is definitely an acquired taste so I know it is not for everyone. The owner was very chatty too and we were the last customers just before closing. It was great he could keep up the friendly energy at 11 pm. Store is a bit dated. However, the quality of ice cream is fantastic.

A lovely place. The man was very friendly. We came for the…read morerolled ice cream which was delicious (and it was super interesting to see him make it)! We got the Ocean Blue and Green Jade (my favorite). The Ocean Blue was very sweet and flavorful while the green jade was subtle and offered some wonderful earthy, umami flavors.

Amazing healthy food options and great juice combinations. A great quiet place to grab breakfast or…read morea snack and catch up on emails or read. Also there is seating facing out to the street, so great for people watching. Michael the owner is so friendly and helpful. I was visiting from out of town and helped me figure out where I could buy replacement EarPods nearby. Definitely go pay him a visit!

This was our first meal in Calgary and wasn't a great experience. Although full marks for the…read moreconsiderate and helpful staff but the food wasn't just worth it. We were four (two seniors) and went for an Avocado Wrap, an Egg Wrap, a Vegan Sandwich and, a Hummus Wrap. For beverages, we went for an Americano and a Ginger Tea with Milk. Now, unless you're alone, it won't make any sense to be here because the wraps (Avocado and Hummus) and the sandwich (Vegan) tasted very much the same. It was like the sandwich was the same as the wrap, except that the tortilla was replaced by bread. We didn't eat Egg Wrap since we're vegans but my father-in-law thought it was good. The worst experience we had was with the ginger tea. The issue was with the split milk. It might have to do with the ginger used since they showed us the milk they were using and it looked fine. The gentleman said that that's how it is and it doesn't mean the milk is bad or something. We weren't convinced - having had ginger tea every day back home. The gentleman showed his own ginger tea which he was drinking but that also had split milk and he was drinking it happily. By this time I had lost the motivation to argue and just left it there. Americano was okay. Overall, I'll give it a pass.

I have been to this location a few times and I love the smoothies but the services is sub par. The…read moreolder Filipino lady was always in the back on her phone talking to someone on the phone very loudly. And I had some plastic rubber in my smoothie.

This place gets 5 Stars because of the mind over matcha. It's amazing! I have it at least 3 times a…read moreweek. Gotta figure out the recipe;)

My family and I loved this place while visiting Calgary! I got the mango bingsoo and honeydew…read morebingsoo on separate visits, and the fruit was fresh as well as the shaved ice cream. Service was fast and efficient. Would go back again!

This is an awesome and fun place!!! Don't be afraid to try something new as everything is tasty and…read moreexciting

Came here late at night after seeing great reviews--and it totally lived up to the hype. They offer…read moresamples (which I definitely took advantage of) and I ended up with the lemon curd blueberry. Sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced. The staff was super friendly and there's even a restroom if you need it. All around, a great spot for a late-night ice cream fix.

A true Calgary staple! Made by Marcus has unique flavours along with some classics that always stay…read moreon the menu. Staff are always friendly and happy to let you sample. But when it's hot out the line can get a little long. A must try!

Best strawberry daifuku ever! We also tried the white rabbit summer special and a mango sago…read morepomelo bowl.

Came here three times during my three days in Calgary. Coming from California, we have a ton of…read moregood food to compare to this. It was super busy the first day we tried it on a Saturday evening. The other two times we came, it was pretty dead. So I would say the crowd can be hit or miss, but expect a long wait during peak times (Fri/Sat evening). Tried like 10 different items. I think my favorite was the jumbo mochi. It had fruit, ice cream, wrapped in mochi. It was the most well-rounded. I would skip on the mochi with peanuts, egg tart mochi, and Thai tea with tiger pearl (giant grass jelly balls). Many on the items are similar, with slight variations and it's hard to tell the different between them. The dessert with lemon and chia seeds was ok. I liked that it was on the lighter side, but the lemon flavor was too strong for me. The options with ice cream in them were the best. They make each item to order, so it can be a little slow but it's understandable. Order on the kiosk and wait to be called to pick up your order. You can order some of the items from the noodle side and I believe you can go sit inside that area as well. Tables only seem to be put out in the hallway during peak times, after the other businesses are closed. Parking is difficult. We were able to get lucky with free parking about a block away. There is a pay parking lot next to it, but it's a little expensive imo and it's very small/tight.

monster kakigori in chinatown was one of those spots that immediately made me want to order far…read moremore food than any one person reasonably should. from the moment i saw it, there was a steady energy to the place. there were about six people working behind the counter, all moving efficiently between taking orders, preparing desserts, and serving customers. despite the constant activity, nothing felt rushed, and it was nice to see the restaurant consistently busy throughout my visit. as soon as i looked over the menu, i ran into a familiar problem: i wanted to try everything. between the omurice, shaved ice creations, matcha tiramisu and matcha drinks, narrowing down my choices felt almost impossible. thankfully, the server was patient and genuinely helpful. after a bit of back and forth, he helped me settle on the hayashi omurice and a mini diy kakigori, which turned out to be exactly the right amount of food. guess it was just as well, that they didn't have the stuffed toast, 'cause i would have wanted that too. the hayashi omurice arrived looking every bit as comforting as i had hoped. it was placed in a tray in front of me and ceremoniously sliced to reveal a bright golden runny egg. the omelette was impressively thick and fluffy, made with what seemed like four to five eggs, draped over a mound of rice and topped with a rich demi glace sauce. cutting into it revealed that soft, custardy interior that makes a good omurice so satisfying. the sauce added a deep savoury flavour with just enough sweetness to balance everything out. it was filling without being overly heavy and felt like the kind of dish that delivers exactly what you want on a comfort food craving. for dessert, i went with the mini diy kakigori, which was probably the most entertaining item on the menu. it came with a collection of toppings and sauces that let me customize the way i wanted. my setup included pudding, fresh strawberries, yuzu jam, and matcha sauce. the pudding added a creamy richness, the strawberries brought freshness and a little acidity, the yuzu jam contributed bright citrus notes, and the matcha sauce added a pleasant earthy bitterness that tied everything together. the diy aspect was fun because every bite could be a little different, but it also came with one unavoidable consequence: making a mess. no matter how carefully i tried to assemble each spoonful, shaved ice seemed determined to escape onto the tray and table. honestly, that felt like part of the experience. there is something charming about a dessert that requires a little effort and encourages you to play with your food. what stood out most was the atmosphere. even with customers constantly coming and going, the staff remained friendly and attentive. the restaurant had a lively, welcoming feel. between the comforting omurice, the interactive shaved ice, and the warm service, i left understanding why the place stays so busy. if anything, the experience only confirmed that i'll have to come back another time to tackle the rest of the menu, and hopefully finally get a chance to try their matcha and stuffed toast.

Didnt know it was a little counter and not an actual shop. I ordered the 8g hojicha latte, i…read morebelieve 7 cad, with less sweetness. Took quite awhile for them to give it to us for jus a drink. Overall, disappointed, was not strong at all, very mild hojicha flavor, tasted more milky/watered down. I cannot believe they actually put 8g of hojicha in it unless it was real bad quality or smth idk. Very sad