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The Mrs. and I walked down an empty street of Chinatown and noticed a Matcha spot so we ventured it. Completely empty inside but that menu was enticing. I ordered The Lemonade Matcha Float with a helping of Matcha and Ube Swirl on top. It was freaking phenomenal. Only bummer was half my cup was ice. My wife ordered the Matcha Strawberry something something and that was just as tasty as my drink. Service was quick. Highly recommend and we will be back later this week!!!
We loved Matcha Maiko and now we love it even more since they launched the mango sticky rice line! Its so good. We had the mango sticky rice with mango soft serve. They also have 3 kiosk in addition to the cashier line. It goes quick. Grab a table or a chair at the food court. Enjoy.
This review will primarily be based on the mango coconut drink on their new menu. I saw that there were new mango based products on the matcha cafe menu and I rushed to get it. The mango was sweet and delicious, but for some reason, I've never liked it in a drink. The coconut flavor was present but the drink itself was mild and odd. Next time, I'd probably get the mango soft serve. This drink was a 3/5. The service was a 5/5. I was glad to see that it was ready for pickup when I got there. I ordered it 20 minutes in advance and I liked how the servers/workers made the drink for me on the spot. The ambiance was super lively, even though it's in a small spot.
I'm not a big fan of the ice cream, but I really loved the guava sparkling drink--it was refreshing and delicious. I also came late at night, so there was no line, which made the visit quick and convenient.
Matcha Cafe Maiko delivered in every aspect!! I had heard good things about this establishment, and they most certainly did NOT let me down! We stopped by the mall they're located within specifically to visit them, and I found the experience to be wonderful! First off, ordering at the kiosks was extremely easy, and despite the large amount of people, they had our drinks that had been ordered ready in no time at all! My Matcha Latte with Sakura Foam was absolutely perfect in the sense that it was subtly sweet with nothing being too overpowering - I loved the slight fruity hints and the great quality to the matcha. My partner wanted the soft serve Matcha, which he found to be thoroughly enjoyable. It's in a mall, but the venue itself is very clean and easy to access. Regardless, I highly recommend this spot for giving a try!
I came on a Thursday night. There was quite a line and three machines to order from. It's expensive. They are promoting lavender products right now. I got the blueberry lavender matcha latte for $10+ including tip. It was good but regular size. There's a board to show order progress.
4/5 Peach oolong soft serve $9- really good, very peachy, great as long as you don't get the sakura cold foam ($1 extra), the sakura cold foam was very subtle, which after some research, is naturally so, I like my flavors & fragrances to be strong enough in food w/o being overwhelming
I've been to the Matcha Cafe Maiko in Chinatown and was in awe that they got another location in the Tangram mall in Flushing. It is on the 2nd floor of the mall in the food court section. You can spot it really well when you get off the elevators. It is literally next to it with the huge logo on the wall. It has no doors and has an open to the public concept that you cannot miss. This afternoon I went there to check it out and grab floats and ice cream and was shocked at how many people were lining up to get matcha! There were 3 kiosks and in person cashier to place your order. I decided to go with the kiosk. I got a matcha latte float that came with ice cream on the top. I got to decide on 2 types of ice cream flavors and I went with matcha and Milo chocolate malt. I also got a matcha pudding with soft serve and chose matcha and ube flavors to go with it. Surprisingly with the number of people waiting for their orders, my order was ready in less than a minute. The staff were super fast with the orders. I didn't even have to wait. The matcha ice cream on the top of the latte float tasted amazing and authentic. I could taste the matcha flavor really well without adding any sugar. The Milo chocolate malt was not that salty as I imagined. They actually did not balance out the matcha and chocolate proportions well. I ended up getting more matcha ice cream than the chocolate on my latte. After I finished the drink, I realized how much ice was in the cup. It was half the cup left of unmelted ice. I didn't even know that it was going to be that much. I wish they gave less ice so I had more matcha latte in the cup. The matcha pudding with matcha and ube ice cream was really good too. My daughter had that and ate all the ice cream really fast since it was so delicious and creamy! Overall, the drinks and ice cream were really good but it was too pricey and wish they hadn't add that much ice in the latte.
I finally got around to trying the matcha latte here! I had tried their seasonal ice cream flavors before but never the matcha latte as I wasn't a fan yet. Apparently this spot has one of the best matcha lattes that you can find in NYC. Ordering was done via the tablets or register. They also had signboards out with deals that weren't available on the tablet menu. Right now they're introducing hojicha as a new flavor. On weekdays, they have a special for $8.88 where you can get one of 2 drinks and a custard or red bean taiyaki. I got the matcha latte with 75% sweetness and that was perfect for me. It really might be one of the best matcha lattes I've had in NYC (but the all time favorite is still Tokyo). 10/10 would get another matcha latte from here or maybe try one of their other flavors. Prices are a bit on the higher side at almost $8 for just one drink.
Good quality desserts and dessert drinks. A bit on the pricier side, but still good Ordered the matcha lavender dessert milk drink with no ice and 0% sugar. If you mix it, the matcha overpowers the lavender and you won't taste it much anymore. But overall still a good drink Service was super fast and professional. It can depend on when you go, this time I didn't have much wait on a Thursday evening
Really LOVE the mango sticky rice parfait with added lavender soft serve. The lavender soft serve has a nice true lavender taste. Mangoes are soft and ripe and pairs so well with the authentic sticky rice. Hubby enjoyed his espresso matcha soft serve with coconut water. Would definitely return to have both of these treats again. Lots of other drink options as well and the lines can be long. If you're lucky enough to grab a table, you can sit and enjoy this treat. Super busy and high noise level on weekends.
Definitely a solid and reliable option for dessert. One thing that really draws me to Matcha Maiko is really the variety of desserts and toppings that they offer. They sell lattes, sundaes, soft serves, soft serve on top of lattes, it feels like you can really mix and match whatever cravings you are having. They offer toppings like as mochi, red bean, jelly, etc and all these different texture and variety make the desserts that much more filling. and in my opinion, makes the price more reasonable. My boyfriend and I will usually always go for the float. We love being able to have both a latte and soft serve in one. The latte itself is pretty decent and the soft serve has more of a thicker consistency which we enjoy. The soft serve is always creamy, smooth and had a strong matcha flavor. Overall, definitely a solid place for dessert.
Reviews are largely positive. People praise the quality matcha drinks, variety of flavors, and friendly, fast service. The atmosphere is lively and inviting.
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After dim sum, we wandered around Flushing. Tucked into a large shopping mall, Matcha Cafe Maiko was a nice surprise. I ordered a matcha and lavender combo, swirled prettily in a paper wrapped cone. I chose a sprinkling of matcha powder, but there are a few to choose from. Then a sprig of lavender was tucked into the side for added effect. I thoroughly enjoyed this uniquely flavored dessert. At $9 the price is on the high side, so it's not an everyday option, but it was a beautiful one time experience. Service wasn't the friendliest, or the shop would've gotten 5 stars. read more
The line can be quite long here but do not be deterred - it moves fast! I feel like there is a greater variety of flavors here than in Chinatown: Matcha, Ube, Peach Oolong, Strawberry. No hojicha though, which is my favorite. Don't forget to get a dust of matcha or hojicha powder after you get your order :) There isn't any seating for the cafe itself but it's literally right next to the seating area of the mall :) read more
1 year ago
I love the ice cream and drink, my kid favorite ice cream store, service was so nice and smooth, will be back again and again read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
The matcha soft serve were so good. We were here on a Friday night after dinner. Line were pretty long but moves quickly. read more
This location is inside the Tangram mall and is way more chill than the Manhattan one (at least on the weekday evening that I visited). Black sesame and vanilla swirl in a cone was perfect! Matcha was also great. read more
3 years ago
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Eva J.
Thank you, Lillian, so much for your wonderful review and for sharing…
9 months ago
Absolutely adore their matcha products and the new lucky milk soft serve has brought back a lot of childhood memories. Spend $20 you'll get a red envelope for the Chinese new year read more
Absolutely fabulous matcha and soft serve. Tastes just like the ones in Japan. The cafe itself is really cute, you have to find seating in the food court but it wasn't too busy when I went. Some of the best matcha you can get in the US. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Not my first time here but everytime I get matcha soft serve from here its the best. Currently they have a collab, if you're into lavender definitely try it out with matcha. the service is great and great location spot! read more
Quite disappointed at the amount of ice cream they put in the cup. The cup was not even filled up, there was plenty of empty space, I didnt get no perfect swirl as advertised and not as high as it should have been. I felt like they are lacking effort and their facial expressions looked tired and pissed off. read more
1 year ago
Service is simply vibrant. The ice cream Ube and matcha is simply to die for... every time we go here it's always a long line but this time it's not so long . We came at the right time to have this delicious ice cream. I'll keep coming back for more... read more
3 years ago
TLDR: Matcha Cafe Maiko seems to be a chain from Hawaii. The soft serve seems to be the popular item thing to order. If coming during the weekend, be expected for a long wait. Stopped by after a weekday dinner. I was excited to try Maiko but found it to be a bit underwhelming for the price. The matcha is supposedly imported from Uji but personally the matcha flavor was pretty weak for Uji matcha. Generally Uji matcha is very rich in flavor, almost bitter at certain notes but tremendous umami. I found the matcha ice cream to be more sweet and the matcha flavor to be quite subtle. We got the twist that was blended with hoji cha but still - found the flavors to be okay but nothing quite stood out. Would maybe try again after they find their footing. For what it's worth, the cone you get is pretty damn big. read more
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Eva J.
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3 years ago
When I first tried this originally Japanese chain in San Francisco I was saddened to discover that only the west coast contained US locations and that there were none in New York. Finally this place has branched out to Flushing and Chinatown, blessing us with some amazing Marcia soft serve as well as some rotating Japanese flavors. In the past I've had Ichigo Strawberry which was nice and tart and now I got calpico soft serve which was vanillay and tangy. You can get a variety of other desserts including parfaits which may include shaved ice and mochi and bean toppings. This is your one stop shop for a Japanese/matcha ice cream place. So glad they came to NYC The soft serve itself is very creamy and high-quality. You can add Matcha powder or Hoji Cha powder to your dessert as well. It is not too sweet and the cone is light and not too sugary either. A solid place and welcome to the neighborhood. read more
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Eva J.
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Came here on a weekend to check this spot out. It's a matcha spot in the new Tangram mall in Flushing. Definitely has a long line on weekends, maybe weekdays have less people. After ordering, we waited almost 20 minutes for our drink. The matcha itself was pretty standard, wouldn't say it's super amazing but good if you're craving matcha. Would recommend visiting here on a weekday or when there's no visible line since the wait for your order can get pretty long. read more
1 year ago
Best Matcha I've ever had! The Mochi taiyaki are so good. The Ice cream is amazing! They have seasonal flavors every month! read more
1 year ago
I love the matcha and hojicha here. I highly recommend it for anyone that is a big matcha or hojicha fan read more
My friend is a huge fan of matcha, so we came to Café Maiko to see if it was worth the hype. I ordered the Maiko Special (mixed) - $12, and my friend ordered the shaved ice (matcha) - $9.50 and Matcha tea - $6.25. The ice cream was rich and creamy -- matcha was good, but the hojicha was even better. I came back a few times, so I got to try their ube and peach oolong flavors, as well. All great. When they advertised it as premium, they aren't lying. Everything used was definitely good quality. Staff will ask if you want an additional sprinkle of matcha, hojicha, or soybean powder to top anything you order, as well. The items are a little pricey, but understandable due to the authenticity and portion size. The desserts can be shared because I felt like I ate a whole meal after I was done with the maiko special. read more
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Eva J.
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1 year ago
A swirl of silky soft serve infused with the floral elegance of jasmine and the earthy richness of matcha. I would recommended if you prefer something not too sweet. read more
Yessss, They finally opened a Flushing Branch! *Chandler's happy dance in progress* If you don't know what that means you are too young, LOL. Having visited the Philly branch a few times, I looked forward to the Flushing branch open with great enthusiasm. Matcha Cafe Maiko's soft serve ice cream is the bomb. They quite frankly have the best matcha/ube that I've ever had, the consistency and flavor of the soft serve is rich. The Flushing branch had their soft open today and even though there was a queue for the open, they had plenty of staff on hand to address the line, they also had a few helping customers with where to stand on line, where to order, and where to pickup as well. They also had more than a few behind the counter making orders and addressing any issues quickly and efficiently. Feeling the excitement of the day, I went with the Matcha Latte Float which instantly turned my blah Saturday afternoon into a Chandler impression, LOL. They didn't have my favorite Ube soft serve (they will be getting more ice cream machines soon they said) from the Philly branch but they had Matcha which was just like Philly. I feel bad for the other soft serve competition in the food court as this version clearly outshines. My Iced Matcha float was like two desserts in one, soft serve on top and an iced matcha latte on the bottom. This definitely kept my happiness streak going well into the afternoon. Now yes it is pricey, my drink was north of $9 but once you get over the sticker shock, I'm sure you'll agree that you'll return for sure like me. read more
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Eva J.
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BLUF: premium matcha and hojicha drinks and ice cream desserts worth trying. Matcha Café Maiko (舞妓; apprentice geisha) recently opened as a stall in Tangram Mall's Food Court, initially serving matcha and hojicha in a variety of drinks and soft serve ice cream configurations -- as a cone, in a cup, as a float, etc. We've tried: - Mixed matcha / hojicha soft serve cone for $9.80 with tax. For that price, one gets a noticeably larger serving of ice cream than at nearby Soft Swerve; flavors that are more intense yet less bitter; and optional toppings of matcha and / or hojicha powder. - Sakura Rose soft-serve (limited time): tastes like a lightly-flavored cherry ice cream. - Matcha and hojicha lattes: very rich flavors. Be aware that the cups are inadequately sealed for travel. I look forward to Matcha Café Maiko bringing their ube offerings to Downtown Flushing. Other: Tangram Mall provides restrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi, the latter of which wasn't working during our visit to the café stall. Matcha Café Maiko uses the Square (Block) payment platform. read more
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Eva J.
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This place is constantly busy! If there is a long line, there is a kiosk to the right where you can order. Once I made my order of the melon soft serve in a cone, it was ready in just a short few minutes. The melon soft serve was very refreshing, creamy, and tasted just like honeydew melon. Definitely recommend it. It's a limited flavor, so come and try it soon! read more
4 years ago
Maiko Matcha Cafe has finally made its way to Flushing. Many have been anticipating and waiting anxiously for it to open. Maiko Cafe specializes in Matcha (it's in its name). "Our Matcha comes straignt from Uji's Harima Garden, which hat been in operation since 1858. Their high quality matcha deliver a great smell and outstanding taste" You can really taste the matcha without any bitterness. Their products are made to order so it takes a bit of time as the powders are hand mixed/whisked with bamboo before adding other ingredients Their menu is limited as they specialize in matcha and hojicha (roasted tea). Offering teas, lattes, soft serve and shaved ice.. read more
First time here. Matcha tastes fine but it was melting extremely quick. Only within a few minutes the matcha drink melted and was dripping on the floor. It was Hard to eat and no seats anywhere (all occupied). The matcha cookie was good. Wouldn't get it again as nothing really stood out, possibly a lot of caffeine and lactose too as I had stomach pain after. read more
Flavor 2/5 Texture 2/5 Price 3/5 Size 5/5 Service 5/5 Overall 3 1) Since their specialty is matcha, we went ahead and ordered the matcha soft serve. The matcha flavor was not as strong as expected, I kind of expected it to have a more "high end taste" but flavor was meh. 2) Texture was too airy and not smooth enough 3) The soft serve was almost $10 after taxes 4) As shown on picture, it is a large ice cream 5) Since it is "the hype" now, it has a long line but they had 5 workers so the line was moving fast. The wait was not long. No complaints about that. read more
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3 years ago
One of my absolute favorite dessert spots in Flushing! It's always super popular whenever I visit and the line is usually sizeable but it moves very quickly. It's located in the mall food court area so it's usually pretty noisy and always full of people eating yummy stuff. The menu has so many delicious goodies that it's always hard to choose. My go-to is the soft serve because I can easily walk around the mall eating it. The servers are very quick and efficient and friendly and my order is always perfect. They always manage to make it look exactly like the photos, which I love! This time around, I had the Matcha and Ube Swirl, which is the most perfect blend of flavors. The ice cream is so creamy and rich, and the matcha powder sprinkled on top gives the perfect amount of bitterness to compliment the sweetness. Hands down one of the best desserts here! I highly recommend popping by this spot, especially for the summer, and grabbing a delicious treat or a drink from their ever changing menu! read more
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1 year ago
11 months ago
I love Matcha Cafe Maiko and its Japanese desserts. I sadly forgotten to take pics of the place because I was too excited to try their seasonal flavor. The mango ice cream was pretty good and it doesn't taste like a powdered mango ice cream. I still prefer their Maiko special more but it's still good. The ambiance was as pretty as usual and it was very clean and the interior decor was nice. The service was quite quick especially since they added the machine to grab order. Even though there was a line, they still managed to make the orders quickly. read more
2 years ago
This is located in the Tangram mall. Usually there's a line but on a weekday afternoon there were no lines. Their matcha soft serve is very good but maybe a little too strong. If it's mixed with Ube it helps mellow it out. The one strike is that it's super expensive. One cone is $9.80 with tax. read more
2 years ago
My friend and I came across this ice cream place in Tangram Mall, and the quality of the matcha ice cream is so good. They also have peach, strawberry, and mango soft serve. Would def try those flavors next time. read more
1 year ago
We got 3 drinks, one drink was decent but the other two were bland & did not taste good. Maybe their soft serve will be better than the drinks. I personally won't buy the drinks here, there are better options out there. read more
1 year ago
Best soft serves ever!!!!!! Their matcha is amazing ! 10 out of 10. The visit was fast and smooth, the ordering on kiosk was quick and service was excellent. read more
Matcha mochi waffle was delicious!!! I've tried their drinks at other branches but it was my first time trying their waffle! I had to wait about 20 minutes but it was worth it! The mochi waffle was super chewy, which was contrasted with the slight crunch from the light layer of matcha waffle batter on the outside. The warm waffle was topped with a generous serving of cold red bean cream, of which the fluffiness added another layer to the whole piece. Loved how the sweetness was mild and appropriate, which was enhanced by the slight salinity of the salted cream. Loved how the different textures, temperatures, and flavors came together! This store is located within the tangram mall. Lines were long but it seemed like people got their drinks/desserts fast. The waffles, on the other hand, took a longer to prepare. Service was alright. Had a big space for people to wait for orders including the nearby chairs and food court. read more
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133-33 39th Ave
Ste fh21
Flushing, NY 11354
Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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