So good! For my first time here, I got a basic matcha latte and a matcha soft serve to go. The order was made so quickly that I barely finished paying when the barista told me they were ready! Both the cashier and barista were really friendly in the short interaction we had together. I always get no ice wherever I go because I don't like my drinks watered down by ice. While many matcha places will just underfill my cup to keep their proportions correct, this place filled it up to the brim. The matcha was so strong and flavorful too! The soft serve was really smooth with a strong flavor as well. My only gripe would be with the to go container for the soft serve. The lid was sliding/lifting off and soft serve kept running down the sides of the cup. I would suggest maybe taping down the cover or putting it in a small plastic bag to help catch all the runoff if you do end up taking it home. I will definitely be back to try some of their other drinks and soft serve flavors! read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha latte - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

5/18/26 After some really savory Chinese food, this spit is just a few doors down and perfect for dessert. Walked in either friends to check out their menu. I wanted soft serve. Staff are friendly and welcoming, attentive and kept the place tidy, clean & organized. The wonderful smell of fresh waffle cone wafted in the air-it was intoxicating. I got matcha & ube soft serve-- what a huge portion! I couldn't finish it. It was so good though! Not too sweet. Each flavor was distinctive and enjoyable. There's no restroom inside the shop but the plaza has public restrooms and dedicated parking, limit 4 hours, free. Would likely return if the mood strikes and if in the area read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - 5/19/26 Matcha for ate Net, generous serving - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Massive amount of soft serve. Pretty to look at but not very flavorful. Stopped by after dinner with friends a ride the street and enjoyed the ice cream but did not find it to be the tastiest. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the space bright and modern. It is well priced at 8.00 for q large ube and matcha soft serve that is definitely meant to be shared. read more

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Ambiance: it's a trendy desserts shop, hot and humid inside no air conditioning running for a very hot day, tables were dirty without being cleaned promptly Service: slow and careless, it took a while to place the order and their pick up was chaotic when there's people ordering similar items Food: their menu is specialized in matcha ice cream and drinks MAIKO SPECIAL - *** Soft Serve of Matcha and Vanilla, Chewy Mochi balls, chestnut, and sweet red bean, Matcha sponge cake, crispy corn flakes, and agar jelly soaked in kuromitsu syrup, average taste Soft-Serve Ice Cream - *** mix of ube and matcha Price: overpriced for the quality, not worth $25+ for two orders read more

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5/18/26 Matcha Cafe Maiko Monterey Park, CA...Came here with 3 great peeps! I got a matcha soft serve! Yummy! My friends got Ube waffle Cone and a Matcha Ube soft serve. The two ladies at the front counter all business. Nice and clean little place, good seating. Cool designs on walls inside! Come try this place! read more

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Friendly service and yummy options. Shaved ice, cups and cones. We had Ube and Matcha ice cream. The place was not busy, so the floors and tables should have been a little cleaner. Service was great. We'll be back. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Shaved Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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I got the Hojicha Tea Float and wow! For $8-9, you definitely get the value! This drink dessert is huge and can be shared. The height of the ice cream was almost the same heighy as the cup! I had to ask for an extra cup to hold it all! The quality of the matcha was great, very sweet and creamy. I also really enjoyed the hojicha too. This is in the Atlantic Times Square. There's a lot of seating and tables here for you to enjoy. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Hojicha Tea Float with matcha and taro soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

We stopped by Matcha Cafe Maiko after dinner and shared a waffle cone. It was huge and delicious! Seen it but had not stopped in. Glad we finally did! The soft serve was so good! We're definitely going back to try more! Such a cute vibe! Service was good at the counter but tables could use more frequent wipedowns. Will definitely be back to try more flavors. read more

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Came around 9ish? Got the mix with vanilla and matcha. I think if i got matcha on its own itd be too strong. Actually, This mightve been the reason why i couldnt sleep. The vanilla and matcha was a good combo. Got the waffle cone but when the softserve melted inside the cone, it started dripping. Gotta eat it fast if you dont want ice cream everywhere. also, Love the pokemon pictures they have in here. read more

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Hands down one of the best matcha ever. Doesn't matter which location I go to , LA, Vegas, Hawaii, it'll always be fire! This is what matcha tastes like. Sweet, bitter, smooth I definitely got my matcha fix read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha latte with jelly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Located at the Atlantic Times Square plaza with garage parking available. I got the matcha latte float which is such a steal. The matcha ice cream was really smooth and creamy. And once I finished I had the matcha latte to enjoy. I think getting the float is a better deal than just getting the drink or ice cream separately. Staff was also very friendly and nice read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha latte float - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Matcha latte is good and standard across all their locations. It's a staple for me. This location seems new and there was only one worker running the whole store so it took a while to get our drink on a Saturday afternoon. There were quite a few people waiting for their drinks but no line to order read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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This spot is located in Atlantic Time Square, and the soft serve here was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Maiko Special with a mix of ube and sesame soft serve, and it was such a fun and interesting dessert. What made it unique was the layering, on top was the soft serve, beneath that a cake-like layer, and at the bottom something similar to chè. Each layer had a distinct texture and flavor, making every bite different. Everything was well-balanced, not overly sweet, and very satisfying. Portions were fairly large, and it made for a great treat. Definitely something I'd order again. read more

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Turns out, I didn't know they had a Matcha Maiko here in Monterey Park, no longer needed to head all the way to Rowland Heights, this spot is in the Atlantic Time Square right across from other food spots, perfect for a post meal treat. Parking - Free in a huge underground lot, plenty around This is one of the most popular spots for matcha and rightfully so. It's a great collaboration between ice cream and matcha drinks itself. Service is damn quick here, I got my drink in about 5 minutes despite the cafe being super busy. Quality here is amazing, very similar to the Rowland spot. I love the matcha latte here, even without the ice cream float, it's still very tasty. If you like high quality matcha type drinks, this is the spot to go. Certainly a nice collaboration between ice cream and matcha, definitely worth checking them out. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Soft serve portions are fairly large. Located in the Atlantic Time Square, tons of parking underground. Matcha Ube Swirl (soft serve)- seemed overpriced for what it is. Matcha portion is pretty grainy and leaves a weird waxy film on spoon as you eat it, I ordered mine in a cup. Ube portion was good, not too sweet. Banana Cream Matcha Latte -tasted as I expected it to. Matcha wasn't bad and wasn't amazing. read more

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Walked past it going to my dinner spot and promised my daughter ice cream afterwards. Honestly didn't think much of it and was just going there to make her happy. I got the mix matcha and ube. Maybe because I had no expectations, when I had my first bite I was blown away. This is some good icecream. The matcha tastes like what you get from Japan. It's aromatic with a hint of the matcha bitter...the real stuff. Ube was fragrant; unlike other places where you can't taste it. Just wow I was not expecting it. I got the waffle cone with it. Fresh, crunchy, and on the sweeter side. Daughter got the vanilla with sprinkles. Hers was around $8+. Honestly great deal imo for the quality. Did I mention how huge it was? I had to share to finish. Customer service top notch. Some teens were messing around and a new icecream cone fell. The server said gave a new one for free the cleaned it right away. Will definitely return. Give this a try. read more

I stopped by Matcha Cafe Maiko for the first time yesterday, Sunday 1/18/2026 at around 2:45 PM with my girlies. I ended up ordering: Matcha Latte medium less ice $7.40 ($8.18 including tax) - pricey and comes in a super small cup. The matcha tastes good quality, not astringent or grainy, and they did put enough scoops. It also had a nice rich green color. However, just be aware that regular sweet here leans on the sweet side and this is coming from someone who usually gets fully sweetened drinks. Those in my friend group who got drinks thought their drinks were on the sweet so just be sure to ask for less sweet. Customer service: Decent, pretty straight forward interaction with the staff member. Store Interior: Not really impressed. Simple with a few seating booths with tables inside. It was stuffy inside and they had the door opened. It eventually cooled down, but it was hot for some time. We were able to get a table and got to stay for some time to chat. Tip: Be sure to get your stamp card! All in all, I thought the matcha was good, but pricey. If I were to come back, I'd try something new like the soft serve or hochicha! read more

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I love Matcha Cafe Maiko, and I am so happy that a branch of the restaurant finally opened in Monterey Park. Typically I could only go once every few months but now I can go more often. It is very close to Big Way Hot Pot, which already serves ice cream complimentary, so I came on a day that I did not go to Big Way Hot Pot. Matcha Cafe Maiko is a very small establishment, but with it only serving dessert that's ok. The service was super fast and efficient. I ended up sharing a parfait with my wife. She got matcha and black sesame flavors. The black sesame was amazing. The matcha actually had the mild matcha bitterness that I love, which is frequently missing from dessert establishments. Overall, an amazing dessert read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha and black sesame parfait - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came here on a weekday late afternoon and no lines, quick service. Located inside Atlantic times sq with plenty of parking underground. I came here right after lunch and I should've waited a bit longer bc it was a HUGE ice cream cone! It was a pretty good soft serve and not too sweet which made it taste that much better. I'd come back to try other items on the menu. Lots of tables and seating to snack and work/hang out. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Yummy dessert spot in Monterey Park... Another addition to the area filled with mostly boba drinks and in this plaza so it is nice that there is ice cream. Our old go to place further down closed down and we enjoyed their soft serve. Matcha cafe sits right across from Daiso. The place was busy for a Saturday night but our items came quick. They definitely do not skimp on the toppings and we ordered the Maiko Special. Enjoyed the crunch from the corn flakes and it breaks the sweetness from the red bean. This was enough for 3 people to share. There is plenty of seating inside and outside as well. The only reason why I am dropping a star is because they ran out of Matcha soft serve. I think if your place's niche is based on one ingredient, you should make sure that you have plenty of that ingredient stocked. The ube ice cream was a good substitute. Definitely worth checking them out! Plenty of ample parking in the parking structure below. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Maiko Special with Ube Soft Serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I was a fan of this chain when I lived in San Diego so I was thrilled to learn they were bringing it to the SGV! It's nestled among the shops and restaurants at Atlantic Times Square. The spot isn't super big so I image it can get difficult to find seats when it gets super busy. When my friend and I went on a Thursday evening, we got the only table that was available. Matcha/ube ice cream - 9/10. It was a HUGE swirl that I couldn't finish in time before it began melting. I definitely recommend sharing a cone since the portion is super generous. The taste of both flavors was solid. I didn't know until I was halfway done with my ice cream that toppings were available for free. The worker didn't mention it or ask if I wanted any. My only real complaint is that the lights here are WAY too bright. Like, dramatically so. I'm light-sensitive and get migraines with bright lights, so I started to feel unwell after 15 minutes here. I'd warn anyone with similar issues to take caution while here read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha/ube "swirl" ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

#118 in my Teaholic Diaries. $9.56 for a tiny little cup seems pretty ridiculous, but at least the quality of the matcha was good. If we're comparing matcha quality and grades though, I would say Meccha Matcha in Artesia is just as good, if not better. Honestly, I didn't love my strawberry matcha here - I feel like I've had better matcha drinks elsewhere, but that's just me. All in all, I won't be adding this shop into my rotation when my matcha cravings hit. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Strawberry matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Finally in MP!! Matcha Cafe Maiko serves amazing matcha. Rich and authentic. If you don't like it then you have bad taste. Jk! I ordered Hojicha latte and a matcha latte. Both were rich and smooth. The matcha latte had a strong matcha taste. It had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. It may be a little too sweet for some. ESP for those that prefers little to no sugar. The hojicha latte was less sweet. It had a strong hojicha flavor to it. For those who prefer less caffeine and less sweet, hojicha would be a good option. I enjoyed both drinks. The hojicha latte was not for me, but I really wanted to keep it for myself Hahha just look at the photos for the drinks. So perrrfect! lol You can just tell that it ain't watery. It took the gal some time to deliver the drinks. It was made fresh. Of course I will return...not once but multiple times lol as much as my wallet allows me to.. Service was good. Parking avail RR not inside read more

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I've been looking forward to the arrival of Matcha Cafe Maiko in the Atlantic Times Square! My friend and I stopped by for dessert on Saturday at around 7pm. We ordered at the counter and received our items within a few minutes. Customer service was quick and the staff offered stamp cards for future visits. We found a table and spent a little over an hour there. The space's bright, yet hollow, so we had to speak up. There's seating for pairs and small groups, but it does get full because of foot traffic and peak times. Since it was my first time visiting Matcha Cafe Maiko, I wanted to try their famous matcha soft serve. I ordered the Matcha Maiko Special ($13.76), which was piled high with matcha soft serve, chestnut, mochi ball, sponge cake, corn flakes, red bean, agar jelly, and kuromitsu syrup. It's definitely a shareable item. I thought the parfait was a bit top heavy with the soft serve, and I would've liked more soft serve in the middle of the parfait to balance the toppings in the cup. But it was still so tasty! The soft serve was rich, smooth, slightly sweet, and gave me a caffeine boost. The toppings added texture; albeit the mochi ball was kind of firm and the sponge cake was dry. I'd order the parfait again, but mix the soft serve flavors to get more variety. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Maiko Special - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Mmmmmm ice cream on a cold day sounds amazing! lol tried this place while it was 60 degrees outside and raining and it just felt good in the belly lol. It was a lil over priced just for (2) Waffle Ice Cream Cones of Ube & Vanilla. Cost me about $14-15 in total. But the taste says it all. May be a little overpriced but it tasted delicious! Would definitely return back here during the Summer Season while it's warm and hot outside The service here was very fast and efficient. We just finished ordering and then 1 second later... they called our number and it was like finished with a snap of a finger! Highly recommended this place to all Ice Cream Lovers and especially Matcha Lovers out there to give this place a try! read more

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This chain place has truly expanded since the last time I've been in MPK! Good matcha and ube swirl and it is BIG. The ice cream has a good matcha flavor--I'm not too much of a fan of ube but it is also well done as a flavor. Good value for sure. Sizable crowd on a Saturday night but they go through the line quickly read more

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I was craving a matcha drink but Rowland Heights was too far, but then i found out there is a Matcha Cafe Maiko right here hiding in Monterey Park the whole time!! It's tucked inside Atlantic Times Square, so prepare for a descent into the underground parking garage. Service was fast... our drinks were out in about 4 minutes. The hubby went full fancy w the Maiko Special featuring ube and matcha, while I satisfied my craving w a Matcha Latte. Both were ever so good; quality is just as top-tier as the Rowland Heights location. If you like high-quality matcha, consider this your new spot!! Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for the first time and I have to say it the matcha was AMAZING. Super rich, smooth, and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I'll for sure be coming back just for that. The staff were also really nice and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The only downside is the price... I ordered two drinks and it came out to $20, which honestly shocked me. That's pretty steep for just drinks, especially when I know I could make matcha at home for way less. Overall, it's a great spot with high quality matcha and friendly service-but the pricing might make it more of an occasional treat rather than a regular stop. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Tried out their matcha latte float ($8.45) and upgraded it to a large size for $1. We went towards closing time so there was no wait and service was quick. We got our drink within minutes after paying. There is seating inside. The matcha is very strong and tastes authentic. The one downside is the amount of ice in the drink. After taking it out, the cup was half empty. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha latte float - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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I ordered the ube matcha swirl parfait and it was delicious! The parfait had different textures to it and wasn't all just ice cream so it was easy to eat. The parfait contained cereal flakes, mochi balls, red bean and chest nut. The ice cream wasn't too sweet either. Service was excellent! We received our orders within 5 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating in the store. A lot of families hang out here it seems. The store is located at Atlantic Times Square and you can find parking in the parking garage of Atlantic Times Square. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ube Matcha Swirl parfait - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Love their matcha ice cream!!! I was so surprised to see that they opened one at this location. There was no line around 5pm. Staff member was very friendly and I also got a stamp card. They have so many items to choose from and lot of new flavors too. I got the matcha latte float ($10.45 total). The matcha ice cream was so creamy and full of strong matcha flavor, not bitter. The matcha latte itself was much lighter in flavor compared to the ice cream. Seemed a little watered down and not very milky. There was also a lot of ice. It's my first time trying their latte. I wonder how their other lattes are. Lots of seats inside and cute murals! It was quiet and easy to have conversations there. read more

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Cute little matcha soft serve spot. Service was very kind and fast. The matcha soft serve was very smooth and delicious The mixed vanilla and matcha swirl was not good. It was very icy I would return for the matcha soft serve only read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

A great matcha cafe at the Atlantic time square. I love that it's open pretty late - up to 10 pm on a Sunday. Who needs sleep anyways - just get caffeinated. I love that the plaza has plenty of parking and it's generally a safe plaza to be in. The cafe is spacious, bright and play 90s pop music. The tables are nice a wide and I didn't feel cramped. I do feel like there's nothing to absorb sound, so you definitely have to project when talking - and since everyone's projecting a little, it seems like a shouting match. Definitely not a problem for me, since I'm so obnoxious, but it can be something to think about if you're with someone more timid. The matcha itself I pretty good. I got the matcha latte float because I couldn't decide if I wanted a drink or soft serve. So I got the best of both worlds. It set me back about $9, before tip. The matcha does give a kick to the back of the throat, for those who like their matcha strong, you know what I mean. I wish the soft serve was a little thicker - it was just a tad icyer than I expected. I need the matcha to take me back to Uji! I definitely will visit again read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Matcha Latte Float - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Been wanting to try this place out since they opened. Came today with the hubs and ordered the Maiko special with vanilla and matcha ice cream. Since when did ice cream get so expensive though? Hubby thought the matcha taste was pretty mild and could've been stronger, but I thought it was perfect. I loved the cereal but wasn't a huge fan of the red bean. I want to come back and try their strawberry matcha another day. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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The matcha ice cream was fresh but the cone was a bit old maybe bc we ordered at night. Service was fast and easy. The vibe indoor was welcoming. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Spacious and cute dessert shop with seating benches along both side of the shop. Prices are similar to other matcha themed shop but their serving sizes are roughly 20% more. Husband and I shared the Maiko Special, it should really be called the kitchen sink! It had a piece of chestnut, mochi, matcha sponge cake, red bean paste, corn flakes, matcha syrup and finally soft serve ice cream. It was just way too much stuff and none really stand out or complement other ingredients. Soft serve was a bit icy, we wish it was more creamy, the matcha was definitely grainy. Service was super fast and friendly. Table and seating benches were clean. Some picnic tables just outside the shop as well. read more

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A great new addition to the plaza! Businesses don't seem to last in this plaza but I'm glad new stores are popping up and I'm happy to have another matcha place. They have a variety of including ice cream, shaved ice, floats, and lattes. I ordered the matcha soft serve in the waffle cone. Delicious as always and it was quite a large portion which is great! Will definitely need to come back and try their shaved ice and other items read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Matcha lovers, this one's for you! I came to Iwagyu in Monterey Park for some wagyu beef, and right across from the elevator in the same plaza, I spotted a brand new Maiko dessert shop! As a total matcha addict, I couldn't resist and went straight in. Their matcha is said to come from Uji, Kyoto, so of course I had to try it! The place was quite busy -- almost every table was full. We ordered two of their signature items: Maiko Special (Mix) Ube Shaved Ice There are so many toppings to choose from -- mochi, red bean, matcha jelly, ice cream, and more! The portions are very generous. We shared two desserts among two adults and two kids, and it was just right If you like something sweeter, go for the Ube -- creamy, fragrant, and rich. But my favorite is still the Matcha -- perfectly balanced, not too sweet, not too bitter. If it were summer, I'd probably come here every single day read more

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Matcha experience without a ticket to Japan. Currently, until 12/31/2025, they have a deal if you spend $25+, you'll get a free ice cream cone or cup. I ordered the Hojicha Latte, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and the Matcha & Vanilla Soft Serve. The vanilla soft serve is perfect for a summer day. The matcha soft serve is strong and pairs well with the vanilla. The drinks are good, but I prefer the soft serve over the drinks. Lately, I've been gravitating towards hojicha over matcha and I preferred it over the Strawberry Matcha Latte. The staff was patient and proactive. There's also plenty of tables to sit and enjoy our ice cream cones. read more

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Came here after the movies for a quick dessert and a friend said the matcha quality is good here. They are located in a plaza with many other restaurants but the parking isn't hard to find. They have many matcha desserts and drinks to choose from but I went with the popular Matcha Latte Float (8.45) and got the full matcha soft serve on top. I also got a large size for an extra $1. It was ready in less than 5 minutes. They are generous with the soft serve but they give a lot of ice in the latte, probably because they need the soft serve to stay afloat. That part kinda sucked because there was less liquid but when the ice melts, you get more drink haha. But the soft serve was really good and full of matcha flavor. The latte was also good but on the sweeter side, which is the only thing I didn't like. I don't think you can edit the sugar levels on the matcha though but I might try next time. The price is a bit high but the soft serve portion kinda made it worth. The matcha quality also tasted good but it made me thirsty because of how much matcha they put. They have a few tables inside so you can hang out and eat/drink with friends. I enjoyed the matcha float overall and liked the variety of matcha desserts offered. I would recommend this place for dessert when you're in this plaza. read more

Matcha Cafe Maiko - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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