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    4.4 (487 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed

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    Left a matcha trail all the way back to my hotel because the lid wasn't sealed properly :(
    Kimmy L.

    Junbi is widely known for its matcha drinks and has locations all over the U.S. and around the world. They are quite experimental with their drinks and offer drinks like coconut matcha cold brew, pineapple coconut matcha latte, and yuzu dragon fruit green tea. This location serves soft serve too, but I'm not sure if all Junbi locations have it. Junbi also often does drink and merchandise collaborations with popular character companies such as Miffy and most recently, BT21. Since I was at the Waikiki location, I had to go with something tropical to match the vibes and thus tried the GUAVA MATCHA LATTE ($9.75) with light ice and 0% sweetness (note that the guava concentrate that use is pre-sweetened). The GUAVA MATCHA LATTE had a beautiful ombré of pink, green, and white and was as pretty as it was tasty with strong notes of guava and earthy matcha. I'm very glad I went with 0% sweetness as someone who normally gets 30% or 50% sweetness for my boba drinks. The barista was sweet and helpful. I got my drink within 5 minutes after ordering. However, the lid was NOT properly sealed (they vacuum seal a plastic seal onto the plastic cup) and so it spilled and dripped all over my walk down Ala Moana Boulevard to my hotel :( So taking off a service star for that. Prices are obviously steep here, but the drinks are 20-oz as opposed to 16-oz at other matcha locations and they let you do light ice (unlike Maruwa Seicha). Note that there is no designated seating area and so you'll have to take your drink to go on your walk or find a nice park bench somewhere. Overall: 4/5 for drink, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

    Tiffany C.

    This was my first time trying a coffee chafee. It was okay. I definitely prefer to have my coffee or matcha separately. I did enjoy that the drink was not too sweet and the location was conveniently located. You walk right up to the window and order. The wait was not long at all either.

    Kayla P.

    Workers were helpful in choosing the sweetness levels and giving recommendations. They were also super fast in getting our order out especially with the crowd during december. The drinks however were not that good in my opinion. We were super excited for the BT21 collab but the black sesame was too strong. The matcha and especially the milk green tea was very watery. I think your best bet is to get one of the fruit teas! The place itself is super aesthetically pleasing and cute. During Christmas time there was a huge tree where a lot of people take pictures. The mall is also nice.

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    Esther M.

    I love junbi in the states so I was really happy to find it here while walking around. I enjoyed this refreshing drink and it was cool because they had more options and different flavors than in California.

    Premium matcha
    Tim H.

    Franchise location and it's EXPENSIVE probably because it's in Waikiki. 3/5 Matcha Cold Brew Our signature premium matcha in its purest form Note: They don't whisk it fresh it's premade in a pitcher. I think what gets people's attention is their collaborations currently with Miffy from Japan

    Tropical matcha cold brew matcha
    Ted P.

    My favorite spot in this area of Waikīkī to grab a quick matcha. I love that they have cold brew matcha with tropical flavors! The staff are all nice and can help adjust sweetness and ice levels as necessary. I highly recommend checking it out if you want to try a tropical twist on matcha!

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Shana Q.

    Its a nice refreshing drink. Matcha is good and I get mines sweetened. I'll stop by here when Im in the waikiki area. Located in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center. Total for my drink was $10.19 yes its on the pricey side so I dont get this often.

    Strawberry milk, strawberry matcha latte, sea salt Caramel cold foam matcha latte
    Linda L.

    Cute and clean spot. Lots of varieties to choose from. I got the sea salt caramel matcha latte and it tasted okay but did not taste any sea salt caramel. It just tasted a normal Matcha latte with some cookie crumbs. We also got a strawberry matcha and my fiancé is not a huge fan of matcha but he said it was actually pretty good. My son had a strawberry milk, he's easy and he said it was good. Staff were nice. Place looks clean. Prefer to give this place a 3.5 but will give 4 stars instead of 3.

    Mango matcha latte
    Raymond B.

    Everytime we come to Waikiki we make it a point to come to junbi for their matcha! Wow they never miss - I got the mango matcha latte this time and 10/10! Right on the ground floor under island vintage at royal hawaiian center you cannot miss it! I have had the guava matcha & the strawberry matcha as well (not pictured) and you will not be disappointed

    Cold Yuzu Dragon Fruit Matcha Cold Brew (3PO)
    Todd H.

    Stopped by after dinner for a refreshing pick-me-up. We have wanted to go to this place since it first opened as we have long been fans of this franchise's owners from their YouTube days. It is located under Island Vintage Coffee in the heart of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Junbi serves up creative flavor pairings with their matcha drinks. I ordered the Yuzu Dragonfruit Matcha Cold Brew (50% and regular ice - to share with the wife) and my mother-in-law got a local specialty the Lilikoi Matcha Cold Brew (no sugar added and normal ice). They allow for adjustments on the ice and % of sweetness. I got boba with mine and she got aloe jelly. Both drinks were so bright and refreshing. Mine particularly stood out as it had a great Yuzu flavor on the front end and finished nicely with a strong matcha flavor on the back end. It blended nicely and their boba was soft with a great chew. The drinks came out quickly and the service was excellent. We enjoyed our drinks with the others' desserts at the stage of the Royal Hawaiian with the nighttime lights overhead. Will 100% be coming back during this trip to try more and will make this a spot to routinely visit every time we come back to the island!

    BT21 Collab items
    Brian T.

    They currently have a BT21 collab and loved the galaxy matcha drink. They also have tumblr mystery boxes, ceremonial matcha, tote bag, and some stickers for this collab. The galaxy matcha drink consists of black sesame, purple sweet potato, and matcha. Matcha wasn't really strong but subtle. Only a fan since I like black sesame and purple sweet potato. The drink flavor was more of a mix between those two. Quick service here from this stand. Some seatings around the area. Would get this drink again.

    Rich W.

    A small storefront that featured big flavored drinks; perfect for a warm afternoon. A balanced taste of matcha and strawberry on one drink, matcha and mango/guava purée on the other. Nothing fake or watered down like other places, this is the real deal with great customer service!

    Lynn L.

    ORDER sakura lychee matcha latte (4/5) i loved the lychee bits! strong lychee flavor, but was lacking the matcha. still very yummy. the price is a little steep tho. SERVICE quick and friendly. AMBIANCE right by the stage.

    Matcha cold brew and strawberry matcha latte both with oatmilk

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    Little Sweet - matcha milk with boba

    Little Sweet

    4.7(129 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I got the mango sago at 50% sweetness. It was a little bit sweet. I think id opt for 75% sweetness…read more The sago pearls have no sugary taste to them. The mangos were a bit out of seasoned kind of taste. Overall a good balanced solid drink. I like that you can scan the qr code to see the a picture and depiction of the drink. Parking is available with a particular address posted on the windows. They have board games to select and play from.

    I was recommend by a friend to come and try little sweet. I was really looking forward to it…read morebecause they spoke highly of it. However, for me it was a bit of a let down. So I ordered a Classic Milk Tea regular sweet. After I received my drink I was curious as to what kind of black tea they used for the classic milk tea. I asked and the person working at the register at the time just looked at me and said, "I have no idea" and walked away... Anyways, the milk tea is drinkable although, after sipping at my drink for awhile it kind of coats your tongue with a heavy cream flavor? It wasn't pleasant and the tea flavor doesn't linger. Also regular sweet is way too sweet, so I recommend doing 50% or even 25% sweet as a normal sweet. Overall, I don't think I'll be coming back.

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    Little Sweet - @Little Sweet; 5/8/2024.Ovaltine Boba Drink 4me, 50%.,& Milk Tea Reg Drink fr Hubby David. Ty Yeobo David! Those Boba plushieS R theirs! LOL

    @Little Sweet; 5/8/2024.Ovaltine Boba Drink 4me, 50%.,& Milk Tea Reg Drink fr Hubby David. Ty Yeobo David! Those Boba plushieS R theirs! LOL

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    Super cute and comfortable interior

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    GangnamCha - Mango Purple Rice Yogurt (Made with fresh mangos and purple rice)

    GangnamCha

    4.5(39 reviews)
    1.4 miAla Moana

    Came by today again to get my weekly mango sago and brown sugar. 100% perfect. Watched them make my…read moredrink and they but a heap full for mangos and the inside of the store was filled with mangos lol. Sweetness is perfect and they always give me extra brown sugar syrup on the side. Thank you!

    Visited GangnamCha at Ala Moana to try their fruit drinks and desserts. This spot is a walk-up…read morecounter only with no seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go situation rather than a place to hang out. I ordered the mango sago, which was honestly underwhelming. The mango flavor tasted either artificial or extremely diluted. The color was very pale--I could barely see that signature yellow/orange mango hue--and the mango flavor itself was almost nonexistent. The coconut base and sago pearls were fine and pretty standard, but nothing memorable or exciting enough to make me want to order it again. My husband got the fresh watermelon smoothie. You could tell the watermelon itself was fresh, which we appreciated, but the drink was very watered down due to too much ice. After just one gulp, it felt like it turned into mostly ice with very little juice left. He did like that it came standard with coconut jelly, which added a nice texture and sweetness. Overall, the drinks were okay but lacked strong, fresh fruit flavor, especially for the price and expectations. If they reduced the ice and intensified the fruit base, these drinks could be much better. Probably wouldn't rush back, but could be a quick stop if you're already at Ala Moana and craving something light and cold.

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    Strawberry Sago 1/2 sweet

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    Halloween decorations are up!

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    King's Tea - Strawberry Fruit Tea

    King's Tea

    4.5(54 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Ordered a coconut coffee. With tip, it cost well over $10. The cup they gave me had a crack on the…read morebottom, and I lost about a fourth of the drink on my pants and all over my car before I was able to transfer it to a different cup. They're apparently not answering their phone tonight, so I guess I'll have to give them and their customers a heads up through this review. The coconut slush part tastes good, but it's difficult to assess the drink as a whole since most of the coffee drained out before I could salvage the rest of the drink

    Whenever I need a pick me up cause I'm having a bad day or it's time to treat myself, boba milk tea…read moreis always the thing that makes me feel better. Put a Boba shop a block away from my house and now we're talking. The King's Milk tea is such a treat and fully loaded. You just have to try it to understand. They also have fresh sugar cane juice. Which I totally love. Don't need to drive to Chinatown or the farmer's market anymore. They also have some food items. Banh mi and shrimp summer rolls. I tried both of these. It was made to order fresh and so tasty. They have a stamp card program. The staff here is super friendly and hospitable. Cute ambiance inside with seating inside and out.

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    King's Tea - Strawberry Fruit Tea - refreshing!  Taste like a strawberry limeade

    Strawberry Fruit Tea - refreshing! Taste like a strawberry limeade

    King's Tea - Strawberry Fruit Tea - good!  It tastes like a strawberry limeade.

    Strawberry Fruit Tea - good! It tastes like a strawberry limeade.

    King's Tea - Strawberry Fruit Tea - Yum!   It tastes like a strawberry limeade.

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    Strawberry Fruit Tea - Yum! It tastes like a strawberry limeade.

    Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Gift box three jars

    Maleko Coffee And Pastries

    4.4(334 reviews)
    0.7 miWaikiki
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    Well, this may not be a fancy pastry shop, they have a solid assortment of pastries, and their…read moreMalasadas are some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing their coconut peanut butter or macadamia nut peanut butter. They also have several other variations, including chocolate. They also offer local honey. Their peanut butter is highly sought after back in the states. So if you're here grab a combo and give it a try, you just might find yourself ordering some online once you've given it a try.

    I stopped by here yesterday morning for a coffee and a malasada. While traveling I try to hit up a…read morenew local coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Maleko Coffee and Pastries. This might be one of the only places in Waikiki open at 4 AM which is perfect if you've just arrived the night before from the East Coast. The inside of the shop feels homey. They have a display case full of pastries along with additional baked goods set out nearby. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a coconut latte and then ordered a blueberry malasada while my father went with a custard-filled one. At Maleko, the malasadas are pre-made but not filled until you order which I think is a smart move. I first tried my blueberry malasada and thought it was good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling had a great flavor. As for my coffee, I have to agree with other reviews that the syrup made it overly sweet. I still drank it, but I definitely would have preferred something less sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again for the malasadas. As for the coffee, I would probably pass unless you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side.

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    Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Local coffee and a bottle of coconut peanut butter

    Local coffee and a bottle of coconut peanut butter

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