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Matsu Matcha

4.7 (801 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea, Gelato
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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LeAnh N.

Matsu Matcha is definitely worth checking out if you're a matcha lover! The wait times here are no joke, so I would highly recommend ordering ahead online rather than placing your order in person. Even with that, we still ended up waiting approximately 45 minutes for our drinks. It's definitely not somewhere I'd recommend going if you're in a rush. That being said, the matcha was amazing and absolutely worth trying! The quality and flavor really stood out, and it's refreshing to find a place that delivers on the actual matcha rather than relying solely on aesthetics. Speaking of aesthetics, the interior is super cute and thoughtfully designed. There's also a surprisingly generous amount of seating, making it a nice place to hang out and enjoy your drinks once you finally get them. Parking can be a little challenging, especially during busy hours, but there is a parking lot available, which is helpful. Overall, the biggest downside is definitely the wait time. However, the quality of the drinks makes this a spot I'd happily return to. If you appreciate good matcha, Matsu Matcha is absolutely worth a visit! Just plan ahead, order online, and be prepared to wait.

Matcha Strawberry Parfait
Julia M.

Tried a sample of the matcha gelato while waiting for my order- and WOW- the matcha here is the best I've tried in the city! The Hokkaido Milk Gelato is fantastic as well- though I do think they should have in house cones for the price they charge. Sadly would not recommend the matcha strawberry parfait- looks great in photos and is nice to try once, but I would not order again. Will 1000% come back to try their matcha drinks and for more of their gelato. Service was friendly and great- and the inside of the restaurant is adorable. They will charge $5 for parking so just be aware.

Katherine E.

Went here after a late dinner with cousins off a whim because it was close by to the restaurant we had eaten at. Their matcha menu is rather impressive with flavors that enticed us to go in such as the guava and the persimmon which we ordered! I absolutely loved my guava cloud matcha that was from their seasonal menu. My cousins got their gelato and their persimmon matcha. Everything tasted so light and not too sweet which is perfect after a big dinner. I like how they also have stronger matcha levels if you like your matcha on the more rich side. You can order at the kiosk which makes ordering super quick and easy. They got our order ready very soon after ordering. They also allow you to taste test their gelato (one taste test per person). The cafe itself is very pretty with a huge bonsai tree greeting you in the middle. I will say depending on how busy it is it may be hard to get a seat. We were lucky, but we still waited for a seat even after coming in at 10pmish on a Wednesday. One downside is that their parking seemed to be valet only for $5. You can try for street but considering Wilshire and Western is a busy street you might have to cave in for the valet. Overall, amazing matcha, decor and vibe, but might have to wait for seat and valet only.

Lulu L.

I went here this morning and ordered a Mango Matcha. The matcha flavor is decent, and the mango flavor is slightly sweet. I did not have the opportunity to sample other flavors, but I may return to try more of the matcha options. For gelato , I find amused that you can only try one favorite which is not big deal ,but it is inconvenient for consumer to choice which gelato they really want to since the try is limited! The downside is that parking is a headache. The parking lot only allows valet parking, which you have to pay extra for in order to get your match. Or you can park on the street! I probably will go back to get other try different favorite matcha.

Jessica S.

Came here for matcha and will definitely be back! Very creamy and frothy matcha with depth of flavor. They also have delicious gelato! (You get one sample per person to try) Service is speedy and there is minimal seating outside

Piyathida R.

The matcha was really good! Super rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I really enjoyed it! The shop is pretty small and always seems to be busy, so I'd say it's more of a grab-and-go spot than a place to sit and hang out.

Strawberry parfait
Mary N.

This place was super crowded and busy when we dropped by. It was also very hot outside and uncomfortably warm inside. Why aren't they blasting the ac? We got the strawberry parfait and it had some matcha foam at the top so I don't know how the regular matcha drinks and ice cream taste but the parfait sucked. The strawberries were very sour and everything else wasn't very sweet so it tasted unbalanced and bland. Maybe the regular parfait would have been better but the matcha foam still didn't taste like anything? Also, it took a really long time for them to make the parfait. Drinks seem to come out faster so probably skip the parfait. We walked there but if you drive, the parking lot is insane and you won't find parking like every other plaza in Koreatown.

Milan L.

So great beyond my expectations. No wonder why there was a sea of people inside when I visited on a Saturday afternoon. The pink drink in the photo was the guava matcha cloud which completely surprised me with its refreshing taste. Love it! I made the mistake of getting the option 1 matcha gelato, it barely had a matcha flavor.

Cheese matcha
Stella N.

The cheese matcha is phenomenal!!!! Gotta be my fav matcha place in LA. Top 2 and it ain't 2 :-) There is a parking lot with valet, but it's not that big given how much is in the plaza. Service is decent, they need more people making drinks. Order kiosks with a wide variety of drinks. Not much for coffee drinkers!! The gelato is thick and creamy AF. It's pretty loud in here. Wish there were bathrooms. Truly my biggest complaint.

Jasmine ice cream
Sidney H.

Great late night dessert spot here in K-town. Love the jasmine matcha ice cream and the #3 matcha. I think #4 is a little too strong and gets old after a while (but that's just me).

Chocolate gelato
Hannah S.

Wow how yummy! Such high quality matcha and I love how you can try different levels of strength and types of matcha. I got #4 (so pretty strong) and I loved it. If you're a matcha newbie, maybe opt for #1 or #2 ;). B sure to try to chocolate flavor! It's SOOOOOO DECADENT!!! Chocolate lovers dream I look forward to returning to try one of their matcha drinks.

Alex J.

The service here needs serious improvement. 3 workers all with their backs to the customers for minutes at a time and when one finally turns around to see you or another customer waiting, they don't even say anything. I was just trying to get a sample before ordering and that took longer than actually ordering. Then the wait to my order? Nearly 15 minutes for one cup of ice cream. I ordered the Hokkaido and Extra matcha #4 cup, about $9. They advertise this as gelato but it's way too hard and it's more like ice cream, but it's probably due to the freezer and how cold the ice cream is kept. The matcha flavor was bold and had amazing matcha flavor, and it paired so well with the Hokkaido milk. I just wish they had some sort of flight or sampler to get all the matcha flavors.

MARUKYU KOYAMAEN 丸久小山園 MATCHA POWDER - Isuzu 五十鈴 (40g) - Color is more dull in real life. Pictures came out brighter and more vibrant.
Sarah C.

8/27/2026 MATCHA PARFAIT (A layered Japanese matcha dessert with jelly, shiratama mochi, anko, roasted rice, soft cake, matcha gelato and top with ceremonial matcha cream). Very good! Layers of matcha jelly, red bean, small, round pellet-sized mochi balls, matcha gelato, matcha cream, crunchy sweet topping. Beautifully made and served with a small spoon on the side. The matcha itself was sweet, light bitterness. Parfait was light in sweetness overall. It says it takes between 15-20 mins to prepare, so order right away if you plan on getting it. I came here on a weekday, so it took about 8 mins. for the parfait. The only minus is that the pellet-sized round mochi balls were frozen together. It slowly melted as you ate, but it was annoying to eat. Overall, I enjoyed the parfait. MATCHA LATTE WITH MATCHA GELATO The matcha latte itself was lightly sweetened. No milk. Clean flavor. It comes as it is without being able to customize it to your liking. Matcha was sweet and light grassy flavor. You can choose whatever gelato you want. I chose the Uji Matcha #3 gelato. The Uji matcha gelato had a deep matcha flavor, sweet, light grassy flavor, light bitter flavor. It is made with lots of ice, so it is icy in some parts. Since you cannot customize the matcha latte itself, it was not worth getting with the matcha gelato. Better to get the matcha gelato and the matcha latte separately. Also ordered the Marukyu Koyamaen 丸久小山園 Matcha, Chigi No Shiro 千木の白(40g). Haven't tried it yet, but happy I could purchase their matchas in store. Ordered it via kiosk. SNACKPASS (Online Ordering System) You can order online and pickup via Snackpass. https://order.snackpass.co/matsumatchala. Simply Google: Matsu Matcha Ktown. Never tried their online ordering system, so I cannot write my experience on it. CUSTOMER SERVICE Ordered via self-order kiosk. So very limited customer service interaction. They simply call your name or order number when your order is ready. PARKING Very small parking lot, so best to come as soon as Matsu is open. If you cannot find parking inside the Matsu lot, you will have to park at another business parking lot and walk over. If I am in the area, I am definitely revisiting to try their other items.

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