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Nippon Cha

4.4 (198 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Heather Y.

matcha tiramisu was great!! they put matcha powder in between the cream and biscuits that adds a nice bitter flavour! couldn't really taste the matcha in the matcha yuzu lemonade :( and the hojicha with brown sugar was ok! personally prefer a stronger tea flavour

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Sarah C.

they have many different matcha grades you can choose from. I got the cold whisked ichiban matcha latte and it was very strong but very bitter (I got unsweetened). probably premium culinary..? it's not my preference but maybe a sweetened one would balance it out better

Amy L.

Ahh I'm sorry i'm not sure what happened. I've heard wonderful things about the quality of the Matcha at this place. I got a Matcha latte and felt like there was so much milk. I couldn't taste any Matcha and it felt diluted. Everybody inside was wonderful and nice. It wasn't my favorite.

Roop K.

Matcha soft serve is insanely STRONG. Not for the weak and not for the casual matcha lovers. Not too sweet either Tbh I loved but for some it may be tooo much

Emily T.

Small little matcha shop with quick kiosk ordering. Some matcha available for retail sale and some limited indoor and outdoor seating. Got the strawberry matcha size large and it surprised me by how large it actually was. Tasted decent and was refreshing on a hot day but wasn't my favorite matcha spot in the area.

Gotta stop for matcha!
Ainsley E.

Enjoyed my hojicha latte, though I didn't realize it would have the brown sugar slurry in it. Also wish they had a low fat milk option. For the awesome menu choices and quality alone, I'm giving them five stars!

Matcha latte
Johnny L.

This place is legit for strong matcha done right. They sell all kinds of high quality merchandise and tools and it's custom branded by Nippon Cha. Matcha latte, reg sweet, with oat milk (5/5) Strong matcha and good strong flavor. I consider myself a matcha nerd and I'm impressed. It's creamy, refreshing and gives a wonderful calm long lasting caffeine kick that's better than any coffee. Regular sweetness is just right. They use simple syrup by default but they offer other options like brown sugar, honey or stevia. Small cozy spot with limited window seats and outside seating. A must try for matcha enthusiasts in Brooklyn. Excellent and respectful service.

Kayla H.

I got a brown sugar matcha latte with whole milk. God, it was one of the worse matchas I've had in NY. It tasted like straight milk. Service was friendly, but the drink itself was pretty bad. They need to figure out their ratios of milk to matcha. I might come back to try their soft serve, but I'm scared to pay $10 for another bad matcha.

Kuro Mitsu Matcha
Ashley T.

One of my favorite matcha places int he city! You can really taste the matcha! I got the Kuro Mitsu Matcha and it was basically a brown sugar matcha latte. The brown sugar syrup wasn't overpowering. They do batch their matcha and then just add x amount of grams to your latte when you order, which is slightly disappointing. The staff as very nice and they got the matcha to me quickly (although it wasn't super busy around 11am on a Sunday when I went). They also sell a variety of matcha powders and matcha accessories in store!

Strawberry Matcha
Dominique N.

The strawberry matcha is really good. The staff is friendly and they sell really cute cups as well as everything you need for your matcha. It was a quaint matcha spot.

Brown sugar, Matcha
Natalia G.

I came here off of a TikTok recommendation I found, the inside was really cute, but I didn't love my Matcha!

Matcha latte with oat milk
Katelynn T.

If you like seriously strong ceremonial grade matcha reminiscent of how it's done in Japan, then this is the place. The matcha is so strong that I had to drink it way slower because the caffeine was hitting. Shamefully I like matcha lattes that balance matcha quality/strength with more creaminess, so this was too much for me. But yeah this is quality stuff and the cup was quite large despite being a "small"

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Lizzie S.

I've been here a few times on two different trips now (which is saying something, because I'm more of a Manhattan girlie than a Brooklyn girlie.) How does this keep happening? My friend who works in the neighborhood routinely enjoys their Usucha ("thin tea", or plain matcha)--it's prepared well and is soothing and has a rich bitter matcha flavor. Twice, I ordered my Kuro mitsu Matcha Latte. It's rich and sweet (hey, kuromitsu is a Japanese syrup!) Matcha Cheese Cake was also rich, sweet, and just the right amount of bitterness. The interior is very minimalist, intimate, and cozy. Service is fine.

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Definitely food people love to come back for more with family and family with good service Even delivery to enjoy at home too

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4.4(241 reviews)
0.1 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Yummy matcha drink!…read more When you walk in you are in a cozy whimsical cafe with cafe inspired interior. There's some seating available , perfect for catching up with friends. Even though they are known for their matcha drinks, I decided to get their seasonal drink instead: Matcha Peach Fizz. Not too bubbly nor sour , there is a good amount of matcha and a touch of peach with every sip. Quick service even though it is busy af.

A great stop on a walk!…read more Kijitora is a really cute cafe and i absolutely loved the interior of the store. On the right side there's a wall of stickers and stationary that I think you can miss if you're not looking. The staff was on top of it, I usually don't order drinks and I had just stopped by here randomly so I hadn't prepared my usual order details and the cashier made sure to clarify everything just in case; sweetened, ice, milk or substitute, etc. And the drink was made on the spot and quite fast I got my drink within two minutes which I found impressive as a line had soon formed in the shop right as I came. I got the hojicha, which I find most shops can't do well. Theirs is really solid though! Not the best I've had but I think it's hard to knock my socks off in general for hojicha and very good compared to the average hojicha Ive tasted in my life. I don't remember there being place for you to sit or if there was it was only one or two places. the shop was a bit small but enough to accommodate a small line inside comfortably.

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Secret Garden

4.6(79 reviews)
2.6 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

I always enjoy coming to the Secret Garden. I don't get to come here enough. I will make it my…read moremission to try to visit a little more often. I enjoy the service. The ambience is cool to sit inside, but I do mostly takeout. And the food is always on point and I like how they keep evolving in their menu.

I absolutely love this place. I first came here for a Yelp event week, where I tried the Hood…read moreHealer and their vegan lentil soup. Both were incredible and I felt immensely better afterwards. I later returned on several occasions and tried their Moon Milk, which is a delicious mixture of turmeric, cardamom, coconut and ashwahganda, the Key to the Garden drink (coconut, nutmeg, cacao, cinnamon and maple), their vanilla chocolate chip cookies and regular chocolate chip cookies. You can get these drinks hot or iced. I had all of them iced! I also had one of the best iced matcha lattes ever from here with sweet coconut milk. WOW. From what I've seen, baked goods change daily and their drink menus change semi often as well, which is exciting!! Outside, there is some seating, lovely items and books for purchase and a window to order, as well as the menu items displayed on boards and items around the space. Inside is quite similar, but with more items for sale and more seating. The vibes are immaculate and this seems to be a space that's community centered and has an emphasis on carrying items made by local artists. Remember to bring cash to tip. I cannot wait until my next visit here!!

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4.6(48 reviews)
2.6 mi•Brooklyn Heights
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Okay, so you walk in and you don't even know where to begin. There is so much in this tiny shop,…read moreit's amazing to think I walked out minus $92 and with 12+ little bags of goodies. I mean, c'mon, how could you not try the China Rose Tea? The delicious perfumey Earl Grey? The shop's own blended Orange Spice, Almond and Ginger teas? The superbly caffeinated Assam B.O.P.,? Their insane blend of chai spices and rose petals... well, I think you get the picture. Yes, I bought all of that plus a few others, so what?! The gentleman behind the counter, I don't even know his name and guess what? I like it like that. He's a mystical genius with an endless knowledge of everything. He's wicked nice and helpful too. All of my questions were graciously answered and suggestions made. It seems he went to some Hogwarts School of Tea or something. Now, he's not British, but he stocks a bunch of British staples - jams, crisps, cookies, etc. How cool is that? The pickled onion Monster Munch snacks will blow your mind. The 45 minutes or so I spent in there was pretty dreamy - I witnessed tons of people come in and out. Not a line out the door, but just a constant stream of locals, it was a delightful afternoon. Oh yea, prices are pretty reasonable for what you're getting, but cash and personal checks only - no cards. Personal checks!

The servers' friendliness pairs with the food's quality. The restaurant appears to be a family…read moreoperation with warm service. The restaurant's commitment shows in food taste and staff attention. Friends help balance the price-to-portion ratio. I walk out happy every time.

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