I was stunned coming out to this location that the crowd was glued to the main latte menu, here,…read morenow that I finally seen and have been confidentially hitting up hot and new cafés of The LA Matcha list brought to you by Chase. It seems the other options for matcha and hojica were not popular - tonics, regular matcha with sweet cream, dirty matcha, etc But it was the perfect combination of creamy and bright, that's putting it lightly :). I got the hojicha latte by its house special, choice and recommended hojicha powder with oatmilk and absolute no fuss customer service. I would like to repeat this order with a foam so that the upcharge is worth it though. Not to mention, that variety of hojicha is definitely Korean whereas the matcha shifts recommendations season-to-season and depends upon the syrups of the shifting preferences in-house.

Damo is a tea house located in Koreatown in Los Angeles with another location in the Arts District…read more This location is in a plaza with a small shared parking lot so spots can get competitive. We ordered the matcha einspener ($7.75) and the strawberry matcha einspener ($8.50). They were pretty much the same except the latter had some strawberry puree at the bottom which I mixed together. The matcha was good and I liked the foam; the drinks were standard. They also offer loose leaf Korean-style tea, coffee, and Korean snacks.

Cute spot! We only ordered the smore cookies. Quite good and surprisingly does taste like a smore…read more Just the right amount of sweetness for my taste. We got the Matcha, Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate, and Oreo! The Oreo is a fav so far. We were only going to get 3, but when we bought they had a buy 3 get one free deal! We went at night on a weekday and it was relatively empty and surprisingly some parking. Could be a nice spot to study. Would come back to try their other sweet treats. The atmosphere is pretty cute as well!

Stopped by after lunch next door, their cookies are THE BOMB I literally wanted some more after I…read morehad them haha. Ambiance is calm and peaceful and cute decor fills the place, starting with three big ole bear dolls sitting on a swing on the front window display. Would come back just to try more flavors! We got oreo, biscoff, hershey's chocolate, and blueberry cookies. They are just the right sweet, not too sweet and still flavorful. It's what makes the cookie eatable in bulk I say! Also got the Americano, it's very light which I love. The straw is a pink heart shape, so soo cute.

Oh this scratched every single itch and craving I had for a good dessert. Open late, and made fresh…read moreto order, Oakobing's bingsoo was amazing!!! I just wish parking was easier, but that's LA I guess... There was also limited seating because it was packed, but it was a Friday night, so it was expected. Onto the bingsoo, we got the matcha strawberry and mango in single servings and they were huge! Definitely a good sharing size, especially after a big dinner. The star of the show for me was the matcha strawberry, with layers of matcha powder between the soft and airy matcha flavored ice and fresh cut strawberries, this was actually a dream come true for me, dessert-wise. We got the mochi pieces on the side and they were the perfect chewy texture addition that cut through the iciness. The mango was decadent, with a very sweet and rich mango puree that honestly went well with the matcha bingsoo as well! This is now added to my list of must-visits in the area. I will be back!

Something about the fact that the shaved ice doesn't melt as fast and it's so soft…read more Gotta get the mochi and the red beans. You order on the iPad and wait to be called. There are more seats in the back area and parking is through the alley.

Thai iced tea shaved ice with pandan milk ice cream is so good! My first time here. And wow, can't…read morewait to come back here So sad mangos are out of season!! But looking forward to what I try to next. They're so friendly and guide you the best they can! Can't wait to come back

My friend has been hyping this place up since I've met her & she didn't disappoint…read more Pls note: ONE shaved ice = the perfect amount to share amongst 3 people. The three of us shared (1) Thai tea shaved ice & who knew it was gonna come with crushed oreo + grass jelly + Thai tea sauce + condensed milk‽‽ All the flavored worked so well together Andddddd ugh. I love it hereeeeee

Had a great experience at Upper Cafe. The atmosphere is welcoming, the place is clean and…read morecomfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive from the moment we arrived. The food was fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. You can tell they care about both quality and consistency. Service was smooth, everything came out in a timely manner, and the overall experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a great local spot to grab a meal, meet with friends, or just enjoy something good in a nice setting. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu. Highly recommended!

Great cafe in LA! We came here for an easy meet-up spot and ended up staying for hours talking…read more There is a back parking lot but it gets full pretty fast so we had to park in the neighborhood streets. There is a happy hour during 8am-2pm where all drink are 20% off! I love that they are open late, perfect for studying or just a late day pick-me-up. My matcha einspanner was delicious, creamy, and the matcha taste was good. The strawberry matcha was also great with a stronger strawberry flavor to it. The overall cafe was unique and I enjoyed the fun interior!

So MemoryLook is a little expensive, BUT honestly the prices offset the cost of parking which is so…read morehelpful in K Town. And they are so sweet and do not rush anyone, you can stay here as long as you want. My friends and I WFH so we decided to Work From MemoryLook (WFML) one day together. I'm glad we did! Great pastries in the morning, i had the cremme brûlée donut which had tons of filling, and the pea foam matcha latte which was fantastic. And I had an EXCELLENT chicken Chipotle wrap at lunch that was recommended to me by the gentleman working at memory look. I'm not certain where these wraps are made. Another gentleman would bring them from the building in the same complex. I LOVED my wrap. They have a ton of seating outside too but there aren't any outlets out there so it's harder to WFH out there unless you're fully charged. But was great for separate meetings we all had to attend. The photobooth was fun but we were so thrown off by it taking 8 photos, we had no idea how many poses we would have to come up with hahaha. I would definitely come back here anytime!

This was my second time visiting Memory Look. They have plenty of seating options both indoors and…read moreoutdoors, which is definitely a plus. Parking is also pretty convenient with a good amount of spaces available. When I visited, though, there weren't many desserts on display. For drinks, they don't offer a double matcha option, but you can order a matcha latte with Einspänner cream instead. The drink itself was good, although I found the prices a little higher compared to other matcha spots I've tried. Service was on the slower side, and it took a while for the drinks to come out. The staff were okay, but not particularly friendly. (+) Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, convenient parking (-) Pricier than other matcha spots, slower drink preparation, and no double matcha option

If you're ever walking around Little Tokyo you'll see many people drinking matcha, and 8/10 times…read morethat matcha is from Cafe Dulce! I've been a regular at Dulce for quite some time now, so much so the staff greet me warmly when I come in and already know what my order will be from drinks to food. I would love to highlight each and every one of their staff but by that point I would just be listing all their employees. I love how quickly they tend to customers, even when the line is egregiously long (mostly mornings, lunch, and weekends) they are so kind and helpful. Their service never falters. My favorite drink is their popular blueberry matcha (I love it with oat milk). Its sweet but not too sweet and perfect for people who want a little something different than just plain matcha. Even people who I know who don't normally enjoy matcha love this matcha. They also have a variety of good pastries that my family gets by the box. My personal favorite is the snowcat roti. For when I'm hungry for a meal I usually grab the pastrami sandwich its delicious but make sure you go before the kitchen closes at 6pm for a hot meal. There are plenty of seating indoor and outdoor with umbrellas and tables. You usually spot people with a laptop or sketch book or just hanging at the tables with friends. Overall, an amazing cafe located at the heart of Little Tokyo. I'd argue at this point its definitely a tourist destination if you're visiting for the first time!

Been here a few times, but this is my first time writing a review of this place. I ordered the…read moreVietnamese coffee, but it had a hint of citrus. I was hoping it would be true Vietnamese coffee, which is why I gave it one less star. But yeah, I'll probably try other things in the future, such as their food, because everything looks good. I recommend it!

We visited Anko around 8:30 pm on a Saturday and ordered the Hojicha Bingsu to share between four…read morepeople. Dessert: I absolutely love hojicha, and this was easily one of the strongest hojicha-flavored desserts I've had! The bingsu was soft, and the cream inside was the perfect addition. The portion was also surprisingly generous and packed pretty full, making it more than enough for the four of us to share. Seating: There's plenty of seating inside. Parking: Street parking in the nearby area was pretty difficult, so we ended up using the $5 valet service in the plaza. Convenient, but definitely not my favorite parking situation. I really loved the Hojicha Bingsu and would absolutely come back for it. The parking is honestly the only thing that makes me hesitate!

One of my go-to dessert spots for bingsoo in Ktown! I also really like their taiyaki served here…read more In this most recent visit, I tried their drinks for the first time. I tried their Matcha Cloud Latte and it was pretty good! I was surprised with how good it was. Good matcha flavor that wasn't dry and topped with a creamy and tasty matcha cream top. Definitely a hidden gem for a good matcha drink. I also tried my friend's Brown Sugar Miso Latte and that was tasty as well. Sweet and umami. The interior is clean, nice, and roomy. Great spot for a post-meal dessert or hanging out at. I believe there's outlets and wifi as well. Overall, a good experience here and this spot will always remain in my rotation!

Levain has been on my list and stopped by when we were in LA. Parking wasn't great but honestly…read morenowhere is considering where you're at. I was welcomed in and the employees were super friendly and it was clean and bright inside. They're famous for those oversized cookies. I grabbed a few cookies and baguette with butter and jam. They had a special carrot cake cookie and that was my favorite! The baguette with butter and jam was so simple and seriously so good. Something about a warm crusty baguette. The cookies are huge and packed with flavor. All were delicious! I wish we had one in Phoenix but until then I'll have to stop in next time we're in town.

Went to Levain Bakery at Fashion Island because some friends recommended we try it. They wanted to…read morehear our opinion on this cookie spot, since we all love a good chocolate chip cookie. It's also been all over TikTok and other social media, and from what we could see it's pretty controversial, so we were curious which side we'd land on. My wife and I ordered the chocolate chip cookie and a coconut crunch cookie, or something like that. We knew going in that these are thicker cookies, but once we actually looked at them and tasted them, I would not consider this a cookie at all. To me it's way more of a scone than a cookie. The density and thickness are not a cookie by any means, and we were not impressed. The flavor just wasn't there either. There are also way too many chocolate chips in the chocolate chip cookie, and the coconut one was pretty mild on flavor. For the price you pay, the cookie versus the flavor versus the quality just did not add up. I don't understand if there's hype about this place or what, and I can see why there's controversy over whether these are good cookies, bad cookies, or cookies at all. We even tried to heat them up back at home to see if that would relax the density of these things, and did not do a thing besides just make them crunchy and harder to eat. I lean toward the side that this is not a cookie joint. It's more of a scone or bakery joint. We were thoroughly disappointed, we probably won't come back, and honestly I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a cookie spot.

Pretty and cute desserts are in, but at what cost? Turns out, for Tu Cha, it's quite pricey. But at…read morethe very least, it's yummy. Tucked away under an apartment complex with limited parking, this place serves up trendy desserts shaped like fruits. But don't be fooled, they're quite delicious. I'm personally a fan of mango anything, so their mango dessert was a hit for me. The earl grey peach was decent but not particularly mind blowing. The raspberry dessert was quite good as well. Maybe next time I'll try the rest of the menu to round out my experience here. For what you pay for, you get a pretty small amount but I imagine the time to prep these desserts is quite extensive as seen by their constant replays of morning prep time on their screens. So that's Tu Cha for you, photogenic yet yummy desserts that cost quite a bit so get your wallets ready!

My friends and I had to try the viral desserts at Tu Cha. They are so darn pretty with so much…read morelove, care and craft put into them. They open at Noon every day! Australian culinary influencer and Zumbo's Just Desserts winner Catherine Zhang is the head chef and you'll see videos playing inside the shop of her preparing the desserts. It's truly beautiful art and you're paying for it accordingly with prices varying from $13-15 for each dessert or more for bigger cake items. You can order easily on their touch screens which is nice for looking at all of the available options. I've tried two of the Petit Gateau (tiny cakes) - the My Man Go (Fresh mango, hazelnut praline, mango mousse) and the Berry3 (Strawberry coulis, pistachio praline, raspberry mousse, crimson velvet). In addition to being so darn beautiful, the flavor was just phenomenal. I loved both but slightly preferred the cubically adorable berry cake's taste. For me, it's the perfect size but you def need a spoon to break into the outer shell. Or if you want that TikTok/Instagram video biting into it, that works too. They also have drinks ranging from coffees to matchas to milk teas to tonics and teas ~ truly something to cover everyone's palate for imbibing. Evenings and weekends can get very busy so go on off hours or right at opening if you can. They have their own free parking just down the block from the storefront at 2850 W 7th St or you can try to find a slim pickens' street spot. Tu Cha is such a fan favorite for photos when friends are in town, but the prices are just a tad steep to be an everyday kind of spot.