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    Mika’s Direction

    4.5 (132 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Matcha Latte
    E W.

    What really keeps this place in my good graces were the smiskis and sonny angels scattered around the beautiful ambiance. Other than that the drink was disappointingly bland. I got a regular matcha latte with the hinata option. It was a large and the drink was quickly overtaken by the amount of milk and lack of sweetness. The service was quick and pleasant but truly what annoyed me the most were the cups. The straw was so thin and fragile the mango in the mango matcha latte was just stuck at the bottom. I know this because this is what happened to my sister. Just a place popular for its aesthetics and not worth a visit

    Rija K.

    Great tasting matcha forward matcha I got the third one that is supposed to have grassy forward taste forgot the name but impressed but it! But more than anything their matcha strawberry jam cookie was to die for, you could really taste the matcha in there and was not sweet but the balance of hommade jam was perfect on it. I hate when matcha cookies taste like regular cookie or way too sweet. Wish i got two of them had I know this is how good they would be

    strawberry matcha
    Kaitlin C.

    Came here with a friend and we both got the strawberry matcha, just different matcha bases. I got the nutty option and she got the grassy one. Honestly both are really good. Mine was rich and creamy and I'm not usually a grassy matcha person but I actually really liked the grassy matcha here. It was so smooth and wasn't bitter or overpowering at all. The ratio of strawberry to matcha was also perfect - not too sweet and I could still taste the matcha. Also, they whisk the matcha right in front of you which I thought was a nice touch. You can tell the matcha is fresh and not just powder dumped in and stirred. This is definitely one of my go-to spots for matcha now!

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Karen C.

    Quite possibly some of the best matcha I've ever had, so much so that I came back the next day to buy a bag to take home. I had the grassiest matcha (fuku no midori) prepared with just water, and it was the most refreshing drink I could've asked for during this unbearably hot summer. I came back a few more times in the same week to sample more of their menu. Surprisingly, my least favorite was the strawberry matcha latte. I think the fruit obscures the subtle flavors in the matcha and I recommend getting a plain matcha or a matcha latte instead. The shop itself is very tiny - almost standing room only - with 2 barstools by the window. Each drink is made to order and it seemed like there was only one, maybe two people preparing drinks, so if there's a large group then the drinks will take some time to come out.

    Strawberry Matcha Latte(Iced only)
    Diane N.

    Small hidden shop in Koreatown specializing in matcha and tea-based drinks! I came to Mika's on a Friday morning, and while there wasn't a line, it did feel packed with the five people inside. I'd actually passed by this place multiple times but had no idea it was a cafe. This shop itself is more of a grab-and-go, but it might still take a while since all drinks are whisked and made to order. There isn't really space for a line to form inside, so you may need to wait outside to order (there's also a bit of a lack of room to wait for your drink once it's ordered). My strawberry matcha came out to $9.25 total, which is pretty pricey, so I expected a lot. In total, it took me around 10-ish minutes to get my drink with about 4 people in front of me. At first it took a while for our orders to get taken since the two employees were focused on getting drinks out ASAP, one person was preparing the syrups and milk, and the other was making the matcha. The matcha itself had a nice green color. I've had many strawberry matchas prior to this, and based on my experience, this place was alright. The strawberry syrup was nice and not too sweet, but I wish there was a bit more flavoring or more of it, as after two sips I couldn't taste the strawberry at all. Overall, it's a nice shop with cute trinkets around and their own products they sell, like matchas and tea sets. However, for $9, it was a lot for what the drink offered in my opinion.

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    Glenn C.

    Note: Rating is for the area and price per quality. In terms of flavor/complexity, I'd put it at a similar level as Kettl, but below Sorate and Setsugekka. I was at this quaint tea shop east of Koreatown earlier in the evening before going to a meal at the excellent new Thai place, Wanglang. The staff was very friendly, and they specialize in matcha, along with having hojicha, genmaicha, black tea, and sencha. Along with more traditional drinks, they also have fruit options as well as black sugar jelly (I presume kuromitsu) and a Japanese citrus that's not seen much here, hyuganatsu. Along with the citrus, this place is rather unique as they had three different matcha options in terms of variety. As I tend to prefer teas pure and without add-ons, I ordered the Matcha Americano, which is simply matcha and water. I went with the 12-oz version for $6 + tax and ordered the Hajime, though I would likely get the Fuku No Midori next time based on descriptions online. The matcha was solid and had a mild sweetness and a light earthiness. However, it lacked some of the mouth coating found in very high-quality drinks from Sorate or Setsugekka, while being similar in price. Still, that is comparing to some of the best, and this was still very tasty and a lot better than 90% of the places in the city, being more comparable to Kettl. I wouldn't mind going back and ordering the other matcha varietal to see whether that is a better comparison. Outside of this, I enjoyed my drink, and the staff was friendly. I hope they do well.

    Mango Matcha Latte(Iced only)
    Kayla H.

    5 stars for service, 3/4 stars for matcha. I don't think nyc has a good matcha scene. My favorites have been verse and 12 matcha. The next best might be this one or sorate. I am a whole milk matcha girl and this one is alright for me. I noticed that the matcha isn't prominent but it tastes more potent if you get oat milk. It's a decent option for the area. I didn't love my drink and they were able to modify and switch it for me. They even offered to refund me, which was very kind of them.

    Matcha Latte
    Mandy H.

    Cute and quaint matcha shop that offers authentic Japanese matcha of Hinata, Hajime, and Fuku-no-Midori. Service is order at the front, minimal seating since it's a tiny shop. Because it's authentic, there isn't added sweetener. 9.5/10 would recommend

    Strawberry Matcha Latte(Iced only)
    Claudine L.

    Really small shop but good matcha! I ordered the strawberry matcha and it was good - The perfect green color! I enjoyed looking at the originiation of the matcha which they also sell at the store. I was glad I was able to stop by and try! I do wish the cups were a big bigger

    Rosalia X.

    I wished the black sugar jelly were smaller. So I can enjoy it with my drink. It said all the jelly got stuck at the end. Don't get me wrong the jelly was good just preferred it smaller. I didn't get to try the matcha but I like how they give you option what kind of matcha you prefer with your drink

    Matcha latte
    Keita N.

    The entrance to their door is inconveniently heavy, alongside their spot being very tiny. The service was fine, they helped me order as I wasn't sure what to order. Their matcha however was very grainy, though they did whisk it, it definitely needed more effort and attention.

    Large Strawberry Matcha Latte(Iced only) with whole milk
    Rachel B.

    The matcha here is sooo delicious and even though I ordered the strawberry matcha with the hinata blend matcha, the matcha shone through the strawberry, which is my favorite type of strawberry matcha drink. It was well balanced and the store was very cute with different matcha accessories you could purchase. I'll absolutely be recommending this place.

    Matcha Latte
    Heather Y.

    ordered the hinata matcha latte and it was great!! it's so nutty and i loved it it was a quaint tiny store and they sold japanese tea leaves. so glad my friend and i snagged the one table that they had indoors :)

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    0.1 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Grace Street is a quick-service go-to in Koreatown for a sweet treat or afternoon snack. Our Mango…read moreMadness shaved snow hit the spotand was MASSIVE! The generous serving had creamy, silky layers and was easily enough for the two of us to share. Sweet, light, and refreshing. Plenty of seating, generous portions, and a stop here never disappoints! Located on 32nd St, between Broadway & 5th Ave Train: 34 St-Herald Sq (N/Q/R/W); also an easy walk from Penn Station. Overall, a great casual dessert stop after exploring K-Town, Midtown or nearby Chelsea.

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    4.2(229 reviews)
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    We had a large group reservation for 13 people today (Friday) early afternoon around 1 PM. The…read morereservation process was easy and communication was quick and responsive. We worked with Eric via email and he was great managing and making sure everything was settled ahead of the event. On the day of our lunch, we arrived around 20 minutes early and the table was already set up. We had two servers throughout the meal and they were lovely. They made sure everything was set up and we had everything we needed. For a large group reservation, they have a $60 minimum and you order everything ahead of time. (The afternoon tea set is mandatory for everyone to get). We had the afternoon tea set, caprese tarts and strawberry parfait for all attendees. The food was filling and tasty. Tea is always so good as well (I always get my Rose Lovers Milk Tea!) All in all, a great option for a group reservation in the city!

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