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    3.6 (109 reviews)
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    Matcha shake
    Amy N.

    This is one of many drink places open at Santa Anita mall. I tried it for the first time yesterday and really liked the matcha drinks here! The matcha flavor is very strong, and the caffeine content seems pretty high. My friends and I tried the matcha shake and the matcha latte with sakura foam (50% sweetness). I loved the Matcha Shake, which was basically a drinkable matcha soft serve. The matcha latte with sakura foam was also good, although it was very bitter (which is probably because we ordered 50% sweetness). My friend also ordered a strawberry mochi for herself (which I personally did not try); she said it was very good and the mochi was soft. Service was pretty quick; our drinks were ready in a few minutes. There is some seating around the shop.

    Cydney M.

    UPSTAIRS NEAR NORDSTROM & DIN TAI FUNG ====================================== Matcha Ren is a good option for a post shopping snack or beverage after a Nordstrom visit. I've been there twice and while I love a good matcha latte I have ordered their matcha soft serve the past two visits. There is easy ordering on the iPad. The big menus are up above. The first time I ordered the matcha soft serve and the second time I ordered the matcha and milk swirl. I think I prefer the latter. The next time I might try the Mont Blanc softserve. I agree with Margaret P., the L.A. East Community Manager, who wrote that it didn't knock her socks off. But it definitely hits the spot without having to drive somewhere else after shopping. Located in the cubby hole section with a few restaurants upstairs between Nordstrom and Din Tai Fung.

    Sakura Daifuku (special)
    Tiffany S.

    Oooh montblanc soft serve has made it to Arcadia! Matcha Ren was announced in May and then opened in September in the old hainan chicken spot (near the Nordstrom as you walk towards the outdoors area, past Uncle Tetsu!) It's kiosk order only and service was relatively quick despite the building line. I ordered the: *Matcha Montblanc Parfait (layered with the montblanc, Hokkaido milk cream (you could also pick Matcha ice cream), strawberry puree, mochi , crunchy cereal and kadang (jelly)) - I enjoyed this! The strawberry puree was pretty sweet for me but I loved finding the mochi and kadang. I also think I'll get the matcha ice cream next time so it's more matcha forward. *Sakura Daifuku - the texture was on point, so soft and fresh. It also delivered on the cherry blossom flavor.

    Tina K.

    This place usually has a long time so I've never tried it. The other day I pass by there's no line at all. I got strawberry matcha which It's pretty good, but I wouldn't wait half of hour in line for it haha

    02/28/26. IG: @jasfoodchronicles
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Saturday, 02/28/26 for the first time. Located near the food court area near Din Tai Fung @ Westfield Santa Anita mall (Arcadia, CA), I ordered the following via the kiosk: - 1 matcha soft serve = $6.90 Sooo good! This place is relatively new and wait time can be quite long but worth it! The matcha flavor is strong yet sweet and authentic! I will definitely come back to try out their other items on the menu :D

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    Christy C.

    Decided to skip the matcha drinks and ice cream since I was disappointed when I first went there a few months ago so I gave this spot a second chance and got their popular mochi instead! At first, I was hesitant to spend $4.80 on 1 mochi but I ended up being curious and getting 2! This was definitely the priciest mochi I've gotten but after seeing so much hype on social media on how their mochi is freshly made, I had to get it. The Matcha Strawberry mochi tasted very fresh, soft, and chewy. It didn't taste too sweet or doughy but wish there was more of a matcha flavor. The strawberry would have been better if it was more sweet. I really enjoyed that there was a string given to cut the mochi perfectly in half! The strawberry choco mochi was very sweet and the strawberry tasted hard and not sweet. Definitely don't recommend getting this and would much rather get the matcha strawberry! Overall, I liked the matcha mochi better than the matcha drinks but definitely will not be returning because it was pricey and nothing too special unfortunately!

    Sakura strawberry daifuku
    Christina P.

    I came here to get a light snack but quickly changed my mind when I saw they had a Sakura special menus going on. A Sakura parfait with sakura jelly lychee, mochi, sakura white bean paste, rice krispies, matcha cake. For later I ordered the Sakura strawberry daifuku. Both were delicious but it took a long time to get it so I sat for a bit at the tables.

    Louise D.

    Passed by this matcha spot over the weekend at Santa Anita Mall and noticed there was a line, so of course I had to see what the hype was about! The setup is open and you can clearly see their workstation while ordering. I noticed that the bowls and whisks didn't seem to be rinsed or changed between drinks, and spills on the counter weren't being wiped down right away. It made the area look a little less clean. I ordered two drinks. First was the banana cream matcha -- it was delicious and really smooth, but I honestly couldn't taste much matcha. It leaned more toward a banana milk flavor. The second was the blueberry matcha.They used blueberry purée (it tasted fresh!), but similar to the first drink, the matcha flavor was very light and got overshadowed. Overall, the drinks were enjoyable flavor-wise, especially if you prefer fruit-forward matcha drinks. I just wish the matcha flavor itself was stronger and that the workstation upkeep was a bit more polished.

    Matcha Mont Blanc with matcha milk swirl
    Belinda T.

    Matcha Ren is located next to Red Rock in the corridor between Din Tai Fung and the promenade and serves a variety of matcha treats--crepes, daifuku, Mont Blanc soft serves, and matcha drinks. I've passed by it a few times where the line almost made it to the boba shop next door. It doesn't move super fast but isn't too long of a wait either. We ordered daifuku, although they were unfortunately out of the shiroan by that time (7pm?) and I don't like the anko daifuku as much. It's nice that the offer the shiroan one in general though. It's pretty tasty for the US, with the only downside being the outside was a little crusty from sitting in the fridge. Both Mont Blancs were yummy, but I liked the parfait ($10) way more because of the mochi balls and tart strawberries which helped balance the milky soft serve. The regular Mont Blancs are $9.20, daifukus are $5 which is quite expensive for a single.

    Matcha 5 piece set
    Amy L.

    Came at 8pm and there was no line. Thought they were closed but the worker was in the back. He came out when we rang the bell. I got the sakura foam matcha latte and i loved the flower notes from the sakura foam. The drink wasnt sweet but it was good. They had mochi and daifuku. It looked good but we were soo full it wouldve been a waste of money. They sell a 5 piece matcha set, the chasen separately, and matcha powder if you want to make it at home yourself. Id come back to try their ice cream and mochi to see how they are.

    Matcha and Milk Swirl
    Karena S.

    Was craving a drink while shopping at Santa Anita Mall and decided to give this place a try. I always cross paths with this matcha shop and notice that there's always a long line but my family and I got there and no line surprisingly on a Saturday afternoon. Before I ordered, I saw that their bowl and whisk aren't being washed in between making each drink. You can see through the transparent glass how messy the bar is since the leftover matcha just drips down from the whisk and bowl. Whatever, we still decided to order and take our chances. I got the banana cream matcha and you can taste the freshness of the banana cream top. The matcha wasn't as concentrated as I hoped it would be but it was decent. My mom got their matcha and milk swirl and I got to have a bite of it. It was creamy and refreshing on a hot day. Total for these two items were $15.08. I got to try my cousin's sakura matcha latte and it tasted a little watery.

    Blueberry
    Kenny N.

    Came here a couple of times and this place in terms of wait has been a hit or miss meaning one day there'll be a long line or other days it'll just be a short wait. The matcha drinks here are pretty comparable to other places which is a good thing but doesn't mean it really stands out compared to the rest. Nevertheless, the Matcha Strawberry drink I got wasn't too bad. We also ordered their Mont Blanc to try. It's probably the must-try here at Matcha Ren. The shavings on top of mixed with the flavor of the soft serve was a good combination. You can really taste the matcha on top and the Hokkaido milk flavor was pretty good. Their daifuku was also good. Strawberries were fresh which is a plus. For a nice dessert place to go to after having dinner here at the mall, this would be a good spot to try especially if you like matcha.

    Mont blanc
    Jamie F.

    For the popularity of this place, this store location seemed understaffed and not well placed. I waited in line for 20 minutes as the line stretched behind into the hallway leading outside. Upon receiving the mont blanc soft serve, the ice cream looked aesthetically pleasing. However, I was not a fan of the texture of the mont blanc as it's very similar to play-doh. The ice cream was also lackluster as the matcha did not come through and ended up tasting more like condensed milk. The combination of a milky ice cream and bean paste texture is not something I would order again.

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    Wow! If you love green tea this is the place for you. Everything was delicious and spot on! Will be back for sure!

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    The strawberry mochi tastes like soap. They were sold out of the matcha mochi when I went at 8:00pm.

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    Great ice cream on a cold day

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    4.4(182 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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