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    Ooika

    4.9 (49 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Matcha milled in house
    Nick C.

    My cousin raved about Ooika, so we went to go visit while we were down in Princeton. It's a cafe dedicated to serving matcha. It's the only place I've seen where the matcha is milled in house. They even have humidifiers to keep everything at the right humidity. The space looks pretty industrial, bare concrete and minimalist furniture. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered an Electric latte and black sesame. The matcha quality was very good, it did not taste burnt. I enjoyed sipping the electric latte in layers, since the blueberry layer was much sweeter than the matcha layer. I ended up mixing the black sesame and the whole thing tasted a bit earthy for me. I also tried my cousin's chocolate matcha latte and that was the best one of the 3. I would definitely get the one next time. Very cool spot if you're into matcha.

    Hojicha
    Swetha S.

    Had to check out this place while I was in Princeton, and it did not disappoint. I grabbed a hot dark chocolate hojicha drink and it was so delicious. My friends enjoyed the iced versions of the dark chocolate matcha and strawberry matcha. The workers were super helpful in offering drink suggestions to us. The space is really interesting- they have their matcha grinders on display.

    Dark chocolate matcha latte
    Eunice K.

    I had a dark chocolate iced matcha latte and it was phenomenal. The chocolate and matcha flavors paired really well together, neither flavor overpowered the other. This cafe grinds their own matcha powder in the store! You can see the grinders in the back. Staff was friendly gave good recommendations. Seating is pretty limited and it can get busy. Not a great place for studying as there are so few tables. Otherwise, the ambiance was nice. Note that their only milk option is oat milk!

    Matcha cookie
    Natalie Z.

    Genuinely blown away by my experience here. GET THE MATCHA COOKIE. It was the best texture and taste I've ever had in a cookie, literal perfection. I got the new strawberry matcha which was very good, and my mom's chocolate matcha was also very good. I love that they have syrups so you can customize your level of sweetness. We also got the onigiri. Everything was amazing and reasonably priced, and we enjoyed being able to see the matcha being freshly ground.

    Hot matcha latte
    Emily Y.

    This was one of the best matchas I've had! I got a hot matcha latte with milk and the matcha is strong! By itself, it's not sweet as it comes unsweetened but there is sweetener on the side for you to add yourself. As well, there is good foam at the top. The employees are all super nice as they greet you when you first come in. They hand whisk each drink and the store itself mills their own matcha which is super cool. They have the milling machine in store so you can look at the matcha being made. The store is small but cozy, perfect if you want to do some work.

    Tiffany M.

    If you are a matcha fan or curious and interested in understanding the matcha hype, Ooika is the place to go. I have never experienced a matcha cafe, tea house, or coffee shop that comes close to the Ooika experience. Everything is seeped in tradition; upon entering the store you are greeted in Japanese and immediately met with the smell of tencha (shade-grown green tea leaves) being ground in-house to become matcha (matcha = ground tencha). The employees are friendly, helpful, and available to educate you on all things matcha. I was so grateful they had the time to show me the stone mills that were making different variants of matcha. I opted for the iced dark chocolate matcha latte and was shocked that this flavor combination is not a viral sensation. The dark chocolate detracted from some of the matcha earthiness without making it sweet or sugary. The flavors were bold, balanced, and complex. Whether you like matcha straight up, as a specialty beverage, or want to try its less caffeinated, lesser-known cousin Houjicha, Ooika is worth the visit!

    Iced dark chocolate matcha, hot strawberry matcha
    Jahnavi Y.

    One of the best places to get matcha in NJ. Once you try their strawberry matcha, it will become the new standard! The perfect amount of real strawberry flavor without being syrup-y or overly sweet. Bonus is that all lattes come with oat milk! I love that they give you the option to add more pumps of simple syrup on your own so you can try it and add as you like. This location also has an onigiri bar at the back with multiple options (salmon, spicy tuna, chicken, vegan, etc.) and other food items. Limited seating but they have bar seats which open up pretty quickly as customers come in and out. Fast and friendly service. Wish they would open more locations in NJ!

    Daniel T.

    TLDR: amazing quality matcha in a modern spot Ooika is selective of all of their ingredients, especially the matcha. The matcha is freshly ground in the store and expertly prepared in front of you. It's mixed, dissolved and frothed for you to enjoy the optimal flavor of their matcha. They only serve lattes using oat milk to retain the health benefits of the matcha. It's obvious that Ooika loves matcha and makes every effort to share the ideal matcha experience with the customer. I can't think of a better place in NJ that does matcha as well as Ooika. The space is small but the stone walls and bar seating give make for a cool place to hangout while you sip. I'll definitely be coming by whenever I have the desire for matcha.

    Bao Y H.

    That feeling when you go out your way to go somewhere and it's totally worth the hype is just the best! Saw this place on TikTok and had it on my radar for a little while before making the trip. Truly loved the experience. The people who work there were very nice and everyone greets you when you come in. It was cool to see the matcha grinders at work. It is cozy and even has a rooftop seating area. I'm not a huge fan of matcha but my husband is getting into it so we went there for him. Since it was his first time trying it out he ordered an Iced Matcha Latte just to really judge. It was very good and he liked that you can adjust your own sweetness with the syrups. He said next time he would try the Strawberry Matcha Latte. Although I didn't get a drink this time around, I look forward to going to their other location in Lawrence and trying their Hojicha. You can also order some food here at the other kiosk in the back left corner. We tried two of the onigiri. We got the Ajituke Tamago (ramen egg) and Spicy Tuna. Both were quite delicious. We will be back and look forward to going to the other location.

    Amanda U.

    Honestly such a really cool experience (coming from someone who's a matcha enthusiast). I posted a video on my Instagram (@sincerely_matcha) that shows the machines and the whole process!!! You get to see the machines mill the matcha, as well as try the manual matcha crank on the table. They use 4g of matcha in their lattes, and the vibrant green and umami is literally so refreshing. There is little bitterness and astringency! They sift and whisk the matcha right in front of you, so you know that every time you order your matcha, it's freshly made and prepared. Would come back again. Staff was friendly and super sweet!!

    strawberry matcha
    Carmellina B.

    Ooika has been on my must-try list for so long and I'm so happy I finally had the chance to visit! It was so nice they had a parking lot so I didn't have to think about street parking in Princeton and the staff was so sweet! They are so welcoming and friendly from the moment you walk in. They offer authentic matcha that is milled in-house. You can taste the quality in the final product! I got their popular, strawberry matcha is it was so refreshing! They have a bottle of simple syrup if you like your matcha on the sweeter side, which I loved so you can control the sweetness level of your beverage. Honestly one of the best matchas I've had in awhile

    Manasa A.

    Amazing matcha and drinks. We got the strawberry matcha latte and the military matcha latte. Both were very tasty. The place also has good, cool vibes and place to sit and work

    Ingrid C.

    Cute industrial designed cafe in Princeton. Parking is restricted to one hour time slots, but plenty of street parking outside of the area as well. As soon as you walk in you wait in line to order - I got the chocolate hojicha latte and my friend the strawberry matcha. Both were SO good and super refreshing. Lots of seating inside too. Highly worth a visit!

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