Junbi Matcha is a tasty matcha franchise with friendly, helpful service and delicious matcha based drinks. If you are a fan of quality matcha, Junbi needs to be on your list. This review is for the Richardson location. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Junbi is bright and inviting. The sun yellow walls will feature collabs (currently featuring Peanuts), and there's plenty of comfortable seating in the narrow shop. It's hard not to smile or be transported into a good mood when you enter. 1 Star. Service - The staff is very nice and super helpful. If you already know what you want, you can order directly from the kiosk. I asked the staff for help, and they were very patient and helped make many recommendations. Once you place your order, your drink will be crafted, and then your name called when it's ready. 1 Star. Food - I ordered the Hojicha Cold Foam Latte. The first thing I noticed was how smooth it was. The second thing I noticed was it had a caffeine kick.... almost like drinking coffee. It's lighter than a coffee latte and not as grassy as green tea. It tastes familiar, comforting, and very refreshing for an iced drink. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I'm not a big matcha fan, but Junbi is different. The matcha is super high quality, and I've only begun to explore the menu. I'll definitely be back. 1 Star. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Hojicha Cold Foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Junbi, I thought our rocky past was through? I finally learned to trust you... But then one day, with great surprise, You pulled a stunt before my eyes. I ordered a drink, prepared for delight, Only to discover something wasn't quite right. My cup arrived, and to my dismay, It was the same size as the succulent on display! You charged the same price, but gave half the pour, a math problem customers won't ignore. Matcha is everywhere, haven't you heard? On every corner, in every suburb. Even Starbucks has entered the game, And somehow you think you're not the same. Instead of shrinking drinks and testing our faith, Why not let your prices match their petite little shape? Farewell, Junbi. read more

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This place is more like a 3.75 out of 5 stars. Even tho this place is a chain, i'm still reviewing it. I'm really glad DFW has a location, although not too close to me, it was still worth the trek. We ended up getting two matcha drinks along with a mango and match softserve. the drinks along with the matcha soft serve hit the spot on the warm texas day. The soft serve was really really good, the slight bitterness alongside the sweet ice cream was a perfect blend. One thing i didn't like about this place was that it was really hot/humid inside. It felt like the AC wasn't on, or it was broken. In texas, you definitely need to have running AC. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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We come here all the time. The matcha here is top notch. Always delicious matcha and fun place with great staffs. Feel like Japan read more

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I enjoyed the drink more after giving the foam time to settle in with the rest of the matcha. It was sweet and creamy, but I wish more of the saltiness shone through. I think I'll be sticking to their guava or Madagascar vanilla matcha, personally - more flavor and bang for your buck. Service was fast, and there's always plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Sea Salt Caramel Cold Foam Matcha Latte (3PD) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I've been dreading writing this review because I was so excited to try the drinks here. But I was a bit disappointed. I say "a bit" because things felt all over the place to me. Let's get the laundry list nailed down so it seems organized and not disjointed lol Vibes: the place is actually really cute inside! There's plenty of parking since they share the spacious lot with plenty of other businesses. The only problem is that once you're inside, all I could smell is stale cigarette smoke. Super off-putting :/ Drinks: I tried the cold strawberry matcha latte and the cold strawberry jasmine green tea. The boba was pretty good. But both drinks were mediocre after that. Being a matcha shop, I was surprised at how faint the matcha flavor was. There was no punch and it was all surface. For anyone that doesn't like a strong matcha, this is your place. I've had my share of matcha lattes at various places across the country and this wasn't my favorite. I guess if I had to compare, it's most like getting matcha at Starbucks. Even the jasmine tea, top notes were there and floral, but the actual tea taste fell flat for me also. I wish I could give more stars, but I can't. The girls there were welcoming and helpful when I picked up my mobile order. Not sure I would be back unless they moved to a new location and brewed stronger teas. But to each their own. read more

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The staff is friendly and quick prices are not bad and always delicious I like the matcha latte and soft serve for a hot Texas day read more

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Loved this place! I tried the regular matcha latte with oat milk and 0 sweetness over ice. It was super good!! tasty and creamy, and I could tell the matcha was high quality. I really like the decor and signs inside for photo opps, as well as the merch they were selling. I really really liked the matcha long sleeve sweatshirt- I was debating on buying it and now regret not doing so! I'll definitely buy it when I'm back though The service was fast too. There as limited sitting though given how busy it was read more

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Really late this place. It was very busy so I took my order to go. The inside is decorated with lots of signs and phrases. Very colorful and casual inside. Also a modern look. Drinks were definitely worth the price. Very tasty and refreshing. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I was so excited to try Junbi because my brother took me by the one in Princeton, NJ and we never went in while we explored the area around the university. I bookmarked this one and kind of begged Eric R. to take an excursion with me to Mitsuwa and Junbi this afternoon. Funnily enough, as I wrote this review I saw I had previously taken photos here and it says it was my second check-in today, so now I realize I was here over two years go and forgot to remove it from my bookmarks! Eric R. is not into these types of drinks much, but he was a willing participant today. It was so hot, and when we walked in, Anne was kind and gave us lots of information and a free sample of our choice of flavors of soft serve! I had matcha and Eric R. had matcha and vanilla swirl. He ordered the blended hojicha with boba, and I got the yuzu dragonfruit green tea and a mentaiko onigiri. Anne also told me that the matcha is grown in Uji Japan at a tea farm owned by Junbi! There were two kinds of ceremonial matcha powder for sale, and I said YOLO and got the premium one to take home since I have been making matcha daily when I am back in Kansas. It was nice to be able to lessen the sweetener in drinks, and there are endless possibilities of things to try here when I can get back! (Two years ago I saw that I ordered a milky matcha unsweetened and also got a mentaiko onigiri! I guess I am consistent with the snack)! read more

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This place is great! I literally walk three days in a row... it's so far! =( Great quality of matcha! read more

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Good good Macha. I enjoyed the flavors. They have different unique flavors every so often. Or you can order them cashier personally I kinda like the iPad so you can actually see the full menu up close. They have board games and group seating, but a little small. The specialty drinks or on the pricey side. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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This is one of my go to spots for Matcha, especially their soft serve! The Matcha is so rich as they use ceremonial grade Matcha. I have invited many peers to try it, and they all love it as well. Honorable mention is their crab rolls that are so flavorful and delicious. You will not be disappointed with whatever you order as a service is amazing. The establishment is very clean and there is ample amount of parking in this lot. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Junbi Matcha is a small chain with locations all across the country from Hawaii to New Jersey. I initially thought it was a small independent local mom & pop spot in Richardson. Alas I was wrong... I guess this place is known for its off serve. Particularly the way the serve the soft serve with numerous options. This location is in a strip mall, parking is not an issue. The venue is a decent size as well with sufficient seating inside. Interior was bright, clean and inviting. During my visit, place was staffed by teen...at least I think they were teens. The staff looked very young. Fast and efficient, no complaints. #Matcha: ~ SOFT SERVE: MATCHA VANILLA SWIRL (w/ GUAVA PUREE & CACAO NIBS) - 4/5 This was my choice of sugar this evening. I can't say I've had a soft serve like this. Infusing my Soft Serve with a puree sounded strange to me, but it just worked. The puree does eventually overpower the Matcha and Vanilla flavor, but you get to taste and enjoy both flavors before that happens. I suggest enjoying some of the Soft Serve first before eventually mixing it all together for a completely different flavor. When the Gods of Sugar call... read more

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Junbi Matcha is hands down the BEST matcha spot in all of DFW! I've tried so many things on the menu and every single time it's a hit. My go-to is the strawberry matcha latte with boba and the matcha soft serve topped with boba and a drizzle of chocolate... absolute heaven in a cup. In the past, I've also tried the Madagascar vanilla, and honestly, no matter what you order here it's always delicious. Everything is smooth, never "grassy" like other matcha spots, and the boba is always fresh. I'll admit it, I go here way too often, but that just proves how good it is. If you're a matcha lover (or even if you're on the fence about it), this is the place to go! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Every flavor is amazing!! Strawberry Matcha Latte with Boba and Matcha Soft Serve with Boba & Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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As a huge matcha & miffy lover I had to try this place after seeing all the pictures and videos on social media! It did not disappoint! They were out of the Miffy plushies, but it was still so cute inside. The drinks were amazing too :) I liked the variety they had on the menu, especially for the Miffy collab. I didn't get the chance to try the soft serve or rice items on the menu but will definitely be back to try. read more

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Tried Junbi recently and their matcha latte was so good. Smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced without being too bitter or too sweet. You can really taste the quality of the matcha and it's definitely one of the better lattes I've had. This spot is worth the hype! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Mango matcha Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This review is long overdue--kind of like my library books, but here we are. I've been visiting Junbi for about a year now, and I think that qualifies me as a semiprofessional matcha consumer. The Hojicha lattes here are solid, but I'm a Matcha person through and through. That earthy, robust flavor speaks to my soul (and my caffeine dependent personality). I always go for the iced Matcha latte in the summer because it is creamy, refreshing, and made just right every time. This place gets bonus points for consistency! The inside of Junbi is clean, cozy, and ideal for couples, solo sippers, or a small group trying to escape the Texas heat with a matcha in hand. There are even a few tables out front if you're into fresh air and judgmental squirrels. Ordering is a breeze there's a kiosk if you want to avoid human interaction, but usually there's a friendly face at the register ready to take your order without judgment, even if it's your third visit that week. ;) Let's talk about the matcha ice cream: it's rich, creamy, and honestly kind of luxurious. I like to throw in some aloe bits because I live on the edge and also, it just tastes really good together. Now for my one teeny-tiny gripe: while the Hojicha is good, it doesn't quite hit peak freshness compared to another mystery café in Richardson I frequent (I won't name names, but they know who they are). Still, Junbi wins on convenience, friendliness, and that cheerful yellow décor that kind of makes you feel like everything's going to be okayyyy even if your latte budget says otherwise. Final verdict? Definitely recommend if you're in the area and craving a solid, creamy matcha fix or a Hojicha latte. Your taste buds will thank you, and so will your Instagram followers. (also, I'm sorry for not posting pictures. I always mean to, but the drinks and ice cream disappear wayyyy too fast. Oops). read more

Nice clean, location, staff was friendly and helpful. Love a good matcha, so that was what appealed to me. They have so many options, matcha ice cream, and other matcha focused snacks. I def want to come back and try some of the various matcha drinks. For this visit I got the strawberry matcha iced and it was good. The strawberry added a hint of sweetness, but wasn't so overly sweet and syrupy. read more

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I live so far but I've lost count of how many times I've been here. I always always get the guava cold brew matcha and it's so good! I hope one day they bring back the Magic Matcha from all those years ago but I can only hope :'(. Employees are nice and helpful with suggestions, and there's a kiosk you can order from on the side as well. Drinks always come out super fast and the inside is always clean. It's a nice spot to just chill and hangout with your laptop. The drinks come in 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and I think 0% sweetness. I always get 100% but even with 50% sweetness it's still good! read more

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Very vibrant, positive-energy, matcha shop. Employees greet you with a smile and service is quick. We ordered an iced strawberry matcha and an iced guava matcha with oat milk. While the drinks were very good and a great size, the matcha amount did vary. My drink was SIGNIFICANTLY darker than my girlfriend's. Hers tasted more milky and mine was way more matcha forward which I loved. Her drink was 5 shades lighter than mine so .. drink consistency needs some work. read more

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We arrived on a Saturday around 5 p.m. and found a table after ordering. The interior is small with colorful décor. We ordered a matcha affogato and a flight of rice balls (salmon, mentaiko, and snow crab). The food arrived quickly. The matcha affogato was delicious, not sweet with creamy matcha soft serve on an icy matcha base. The rice balls were average, a bit salty, not much filling, and each had a lot of rice. My favorite filling was the snow crab. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - The Flight** (Snow Crab, Salmon**, Mentaiko**) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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First time customer and will definitely return. A friend treated me to a yummy latte and it was honestly one of the best I've had in a while! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Matcha lovers rejoice. Another great spot to get your matcha fix. I loved the Sakura Miffy collab. My sister got the mango match latte and it was definitely more intense in flavor compared to my Sakura matcha latte. I'll come back to try the affogato someday. read more

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I visited Junbi for the first time in a while, I think last time I visited this place was when I was in college a few years ago. Today I got the matcha cold brew with strawberry and boba and I thought it was pretty decent. The matcha flavor is there without feeling too watered down and the strawberry compliments it well. To order here you can either order at the counter or at one of the kiosks on the side. My drink came out pretty quickly after ordering! As for the space, it seems like a lot of college students come here to study and hang out so it's a great place nearby UT Dallas campus! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Cold Strawberry Matcha Cold Brew*** - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Cute decor. Fast service able to order with the worker or the 2 diy machine on the side. Everything looks so good but decided to get Their miffy special with lychee is so good! And mango matcha was good. Everything was delicious and will definitely be back to try other drinks! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Miffy Sakura Lychee Matcha Latte and Cold Mango Matcha Lattematcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I love this place for a sweet treat! The soft serve matcha will have me definitely going back and it's a must try!! Went on the weekend and was not that busy, and they even have seating inside and out to enjoy your matcha. read more

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The sea salt caramel banana matcha was so yummy!! This was their seasonal flavor I believe and I just had to try it cause I LOVE banana. This definitely hit the spot! If you're able to try this flavor I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I got the matcha latte and it was delicious. It had a distinct matcha flavor and sweetness. The service was great and our drinks were ready shortly after placing it. You can order at the kiosk or with a bobarista. The establishment is aesthetically decorated but fairly small. Seating was fairly limited inside but they do have some outdoor seating as well. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Fairly busy on Saturday afternoon, service was quick and they have two additional ordering kiosks. Inside is pretty cute, bright and light and the restroom is clean and even had a bidet. I enjoyed my cold matcha with guava and boba but felt the guava almost made it too sweet since the boba itself was already sweet. So try adjusting the sweetness if you don't want it to overpower the drink. The matcha itself was very good, would like to come back and try a classic hot and cold version without boba. Matcha icecream was a bit icy but overall flavor profile was very potent and strong in a good way. Vanilla icecream was pretty sweet and guava was more sweet for an addition, more of a puree. Would try again, and would recommend. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Cold Guava Matcha Cold Brew, Vanilla icecream with guava, Matcha soft serve, Cold Hojicha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I tried the cold Madagascar vanilla matcha latte with taro and it was incredible! The barista was prompt and did a great job making it. I didn't stick around, but looked like there was a lot of tables and outlets for folks dining in. Definitely on the pricier side for drinks, but everything was one size from what I remember and that size is basically equivalent to a venti. Would definitely come back! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Ambiance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I've been to junbi quite a bit of times and can definitely say that they use premium matcha here. It was one of their employees birthdays so you get a discount if you say happy birthday ______ to the cashier. This is a nice little spot near UTD campus where you can go study at. I got the strawberry matcha latte. You could tell the strawberry was fresh and the drink overall is good. I'm just not a fruit drink person in general. My go to is the vanilla madagascar matcha. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This was a new experience and I liked it! Considering these are made fresh and with natural ingredients, there was still some pretty good flavoring in these items. The service was good and although the waitress forgot our matcha powder, she quickly replaced it which is amazing! The environment itself is very inviting and helps you uplift your spirits, especially if you're with friends! read more

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One of the most solid matcha places in north Dallas! They're always consistent with the quality of their drinks and service. Everything tastes fresh and light, and the well-lit interior makes it a decent spot to study at. It would be nice to have more seating, but it's still a solid location since there are some outlets available. I don't think it's a particularly mind-blowing spot, but there's definitely nothing to complain about! It's what you would expect from a popular matcha spot near a college campus, and I would recommend stopping by. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Strawberry Matcha Latte + Cold Mango Matcha Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I love a good matcha, so of course I came to visit and try this place out! Ordered a strawberry matcha latte and a vanilla matcha latte. Having Boba Guys in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was really missing a good strawberry matcha and I think Junbi is a great competitor. Great flavor and consistency of the matcha, strawberry jam added the sweetness without being overpowering. Great drink overall. My friend enjoyed the vanilla matcha latte that I got for him; that one is on the less sweet side though. Interior is so cute and has a decent amount of seating. Staff were friendly and provided fast service. Located in a plaza, so parking was relatively easy to find. read more

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i've been here a couple times before, but today i wanted to drop in with their miffy x junbi collaboration!! the matcha was super yummy, and the portion sizes are huge. loved the speedy service, the baristas are super friendly!! very cute place, but the music is SO loud (lol) and can be a little cramped with students and whatnot, so if you're looking for something a little more spacious and has more seating, it might not be the most opportune place for that. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - front door - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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First time here and I am highly impressed! We ordered the matcha vanilla soft serve with matcha dust and strawberry puree. Every spoonful was amazing. I'm definitely coming back to try other items on their menu!! also this place is super cute and the employees were very friendly! read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Soft serve- Matcha vanilla swirl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Seasonal Golden Peach Matcha Cold Brew.. Soft serve matcha.. Cold Strawberry Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk extra $1.25 (bit pricey for a splash tho) but overall it is good read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Seasonal Golden Peach Matcha Cold Brew.. Soft serve matcha.. Cold Strawberry Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

They have a wide selection of flavored matcha milk teas, which can be fun. There are also cold brews and small snacks you can grab. The ambiance is nice and there's a bunch of cute decorations scattered throughout the place. They do charge $1.25 if you swap the dairy with oat milk, which is a bit pricey in my opinion. I ended up paying $10 for a strawberry matcha latte, so overall, this shop is a bit more expensive than other boba shops I've been to. read more

Junbi Matcha - Richardson - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Richardson, Texas

matcha lattes were sweeter than could've been, but I enjoyed the hojicha latte as well as the matcha soft serve!