Hubby always indulges the wifey when her Tsujiri craving hits. If you want to try matcha ice cream that actually tastes like matcha, then you have to try their soft serve ice cream here. It's very creamy with quite a strong delicious taste of matcha. Their shaved ice is also pretty amazing especially when you get to the melted slush at the end... that's some deliciously sweet matcha slush! read more

Tsujiri - Vanilla-Matcha Twist ice cream on shaved ice! Yummm! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My go to place after University for Matcha cravings! Regardless of the weather this is the perfect place to try Especially the soft serve matcha ice cream Is very creamy and soft. You can really taste the rich green tea, followed by a lingering sweetness. Houjcha soft serve is more on the sweet , if you are not a fan of the smell/ taste of matcha. Aside from the ice cream I truly enjoy their cream puffs! Pretty big in size nice and soft outer shell with perfect combo of cream and matcha. A balance that isn't too overwhelming. read more

I personally is a green tea/ matcha lover! So I went to try this place right away! Of course need to line up and wait to get the stuff you ordered. The design is open concept for the store. So you can see the staff making the ice cream or whatever you ordered. It take about 15-20 minutes to get it once you ordered. Because they really care about the presentation for the food. They try to make exactly the same presentation you see from their poster( you see is what you get). I got No. 38. It has really strong green tea taste and I can easily tell they use really matcha powder to blend into the ice cream. There is a bit of sweetened from the tea itself. Also you got five small rice cake with red bean paste. I feel it worth every penny I spend and I feel really satisfied after I had one. I will go back to try their matcha drink for sure! read more

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Worth the wait! My friends and I lined up around 4pm on a Saturday and waited about 30 minutes to order and pick up our ice cream. I got the matcha tsujiri sundae and my friend got the shiratama sundae. Their matcha soft serve is very smooth and had the richest matcha flavor. Then they layer it with red bean in the middle and some crispy crunchy rice on the bottom (imagine Rice Krispies but Asian-ified). This was my favorite part - it tasted like I was biting into those crispy rice cakes you get in Chinatown. I'd definitely come back again for more matcha! read more

Tsujiri - Matcha tsujiri sundae ($7.50) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Tell yourself it's all about the antioxidants if you have to, but make haste to get here and sate your hunger for all sweet things matcha at Tsujiri. This pretty, small café has an area in the back made to resemble a tea room, and those lucky enough to snag seating there don't seem to want to give it up. The other seating, small tables and chairs that don't seem to be built for those who regularly indulge in ice cream and matcha desserts, seem just as hard to get. This clean café has an airy feel, due to the lighting and blond wood and the simplistic designs of the décor. Like everyone who comes here, you'll want to linger if you can. But if you can't, no matter, the ice cream and desserts are perfectly portable, and won't last long anyway. I was quite fortunate that on the two days I stopped by, the lines were short at the times I came by. Bestie and I passed Tsujiri one night after dinner at the nearby Wah Too and we were already waddling; so when I went back to the hotel, I Yelped it. And my fellow Yelpers were spot on. There was good, strong matcha flavor evident in every creamy lick of the cone I got the following day. The waffle cone they served it in seemed homemade and was crispy and like the ice cream, had just the proper level of sweetness, which was not too much!. The ice cream was so memorable, I sneaked out of the Eaton Centre Mall while Bestie was busy shopping the next day, and zipped over on the streetcar, devoured their superb Houjicha soft serve, and zipped back before by our meet deadline. Another winner was the verdict, and if I didn't need to restrict my sweet intake, I would have tried another matcha soft serve just to compare! There subtle flavor of the roasted leaves shine and in a competition, I would be hard pressed to decide between the matcha or the roasted match. I didn't check if Tsujiri offered double cones, but if they didn't , they should! Tsujiri does do matcha desserts, including matcha cheesecake and macarons, along with matcha drinks. Judging by two tries of their soft serve,Tsujiri probably does an exemplary job in all categories. The service and the interior here will please you, the quality of the soft serve will wow you. read more

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Love how this place is matcha everything with a lot of variety! Not too thrilled about the fact that everything was about $7-$8...although the matcha sundae that I had was good, for such a small size sundae, I didn't think it should be worth more than a Starbucks latte. Wait times were also lengthy - although I appreciate the care and attention put into creating the desserts, the staff should pick up the pace so that people don't have to wait so long. read more

Tsujiri - Matcha sundae. That rose petal in the flower biscuit tho - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

SUMMARY: I've heard so much bout Tsujiri and I definitely got a lot of mixed reviews from my friends so I had to try it for myself! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE matcha and anything matcha related, desserts, ice cream, lattes, you name it! However, for a restaurant that are known for their matcha desserts and flavours, I just was not that impressed. MY MEAL: Dish: Matcha Float & Shiratama Sundae with Matcha Twist Soft Serve Ice Cream Review: The ice cream was mediocre. I wish it was creamier or wasn't so watered down so I could actually taste more of the matcha. The red bean was good and the shiratama was soft and moist. However the matcha ice cream was what the dessert really needed to tie up the entire dish. I also wish there was more red bean in it because it was really the only thing I enjoyed. Overall I've had better dessert! read more

Tsujiri - Matcha Float & Shiratama Sundae with Matcha Twist Soft Serve Ice Cream - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Their Matcha soft serve is flavourful. Went there four times already and I love their floats! My personal favourite is the Hojicha float with matcha soft serve! Took off a star because the waiting line is insane on Fridays and the weekends, the pace the workers operate at is also relatively slow which explains the long line up. read more

Tsujiri - Tsujiri sundae without the Sakura cookie and Hojicha float with matcha. Small and medium. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Green tea ice cream can taste good, but matcha softserve is far superior. And to satisfy my matcha softserve cravings, I will default to Tsujiri. So far I've had the matcha softserve, matcha cream puffs, and their matcha mochi, and they've all been delicious. For the matcha softserve I opted for kuromitsu and genmai toppings. I found that the kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) was a perfect compliment to the bittersweet flavour of the strong matcha softserve. And the genmai (roasted brown rice) provided a nice crispy texture to the softserve. The matcha cream puffs are an instant crowd-pleaser as an after dinner dessert. Firm puff pastry on the outside, with decadent matcha cream on the inside. The matcha mochi are pretty huge, and just bursting with delicious matcha cream. I think this may be the first mochi I've ever had...and if that's the case, then I have no frame of reference of how really good mochi is supposed to taste, so take what you will from this review. And as much as a handful of Yelper reviews like to piss on the wait times at Tsujiri, I've never had to wait in line, and I've visited at 8:30pm on a Friday night, and 1pm on a Saturday. Also, if there is a line, last time I checked we're all born with legs, so there's always the option of coming back another time. I still have yet to try the matcha sundaes, but for now I can easily say that Tsujiri is able to satisfy all my matcha-dessert needs. read more

Tsujiri - Matcha softserve with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) and genmai (roasted brown rice) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The cheese cake are just SO GOOD. The first time I went there the cakes are all sold out. So make sure to arrive a bit early. read more

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Recommend: Yuzu tart and Shira Sundar with mixed Matcha and Hojicha soft serve. Warning: minimal seating. read more

The first time I came I was immediately in love with their soft serve. I'm a huge matcha fan and the matcha flavour was so authentic and rich ! I've come back several times since then and I've been ordering the same item every time. I found that sometimes their soft serve could be a hit or miss in terms of the thickness. During my last visit I actually realized mixing vanilla and matcha was no longer an option. The ice cream is delicious when their machines are working well, and I'll definitely be back again when I crave some more $6.50 soft serve :p ! read more

Tsujiri - Soft serve ($6.50) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious matcha latte. Totally recommend this place. It's far from us but we'd like to revisit to try out their ice creams.

Waited 1.5 hours in line. Tried the dessert and teas but not sure if it's worth the wait. I think I would wait until the line dies before coming again. Ordered #1 which was the original whisked matcha. Nice strong vibrant green color with strong matcha taste. Also tried the sesame matcha latte which was also very nice. It had a nice black sesame aftertaste that wasn't too overpowering. Not too sweet either. As for desserts, they were sold out of #36 which seemed like the most popular choice. I opted for #37 which was the one with the red been layer instead. This was quite sweet although the mochi was very good. Also tried #38 which was the one with corn flakes and chiffon cake. I would not order this again. The cake was very dry. read more

Tsujiri - Matcha latte, chiffon cake matcha soft serve. Pretty good but wait til the line dies. I don't know if it's worth waiting 1.5hrs - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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On the rainy evening that we passed by, the line at Tsujiri was manageably short, around 5 minutes. Tempted by all the beautiful matcha creations on the menu outside, we went in to see what the hype is all about! We ordered the Chiffon Cake Sundae with matcha soft serve ($7.50), with red bean paste, chiffon cake, and corn flakes, which was really delicious. It had that hint of bitterness that accompanies good quality matcha, enough that you can almost convince yourself that there must be some health benefit to inhaling a cup of soft serve. Though reaching the bottom of my cup, it became harder to tell myself that spending $8+ after tax on a soft serve sundae was worth it. If this place had more reasonable prices, I'd definitely become a regular. read more

Tsujiri - Chiffon Cake Sundae - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sooo many people, but ice cream was delicious :) Veeeery strong matcha flavour! When you get a sunday, the roasted puff stuff on the bottom has very strong flavour, so I'd suggest mixing the sundae properly or else you'll be left with lots of puffs and little bit of ice When you eat too much of the puff, it kinda taste burnt :p I'd also suggest to eat the pink cookie first, as it doesn't really have flavour and roasted puff takes over your mouth after one taste XD read more

Tsujiri - Tsujiri Sundae with cookie, chestnut, mochi on top Green tea ice cream, red bean, and some kind of crunchy roasted puffs - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A small piece of matcha heaven in little Tokyo. Delicious matcha icecream and desserts. I remember when it first opened and the lineups were very long... now it's more manageable! read more

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This place is super small, but they got it down. When we first came in it wasn't busy so we got to take our time. Ordered some matcha soft serve with red bean and mochi. Took a seat and noticed people started trickling in slowly. As soon as we looked up there was a line to the door and people standing in the middle waiting for people to get up and to take their seats! The place is close quarters so as soon as you look like you're almost ready to go the seat voltures will take your spot! read more

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The place easily gets packed because it's quite small. But they have quick service and worth the wait. I really like their Hojicha ice-cream. It was rich and feel wonderful in my mouth. The matcha ice-cream is too strong for me to handle (taste grassy?). But if you are a fan of Japanese tea desserts, you should try these out! read more

Got the blended matcha drink (#30 on the menu) and it was good! The flavor of matcha really came through and the sweetness was just perfect. I would definitely get this again! read more

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Everything is matcha here whoooo. There were so many things I wanted to try but I was already full from dinner. I decided to get the matcha float with houjicha ice cream on top. There's an option of adding milk for 50 cents I think, but since the ice cream has milk in it, no need to. Mmm super tasty soft serve ice cream forsure which blended very well with the matcha. The float quenched my thirst as well. Though it's small, it's so good and I didn't want it to come to an end! Service here is quick, but I would say it's expensive. read more

Tsujiri - Matcha float - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is one of my favorite dessert store in Toronto! Although it's very small but everything are amazing! read more

I love Tsujiri for their flavourful soft serve ice cream. While they offer fancy cute sundaes and other goods, I come here simply for the soft serve cone. They used to offer matcha and vanilla ice cream when they first opened but now they offer matcha and houjicha ice cream. Both of these green tea variety ice creams are extremely flavourful. There's a slight bitterness to it that I enjoy. A matcha cone comes at $6.50 after tax. A bit pricey but delicious. This is more a take out spot but they do have three two-seater tables and a large table in the back. It can get crowded but I've never had to wait long. read more

Tsujiri - Houjicha soft serve (roasted green tea flavour) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Before coming to this establishment I noticed several negative reviews; therefore, I set my expectations pretty low. I've been craving some matcha soft serve for a while now and this place totally hit the spot. There was a small line when I arrived and hardly any seating available. Their staff consisted of three little Asian girls that had to work in this tiny narrow space. Frankly I was more impressed by their effectiveness than the actual dessert. I ordered the Matcha soft serve and stole a sip of the Yuzu iced drink. I was blown away by the flavors for both. The matcha soft serve was unbelievably smooth and not too sweet--just how I like it. The matcha flavor was hella potent, I even think it dyed my tongue green a bit lol. The Yuzu iced drink was amazing. I have tried Yuzu in the past and really enjoyed it, but this drink makes it ten times better. It was refreshing, sweet, and a bit sour. I highly recommend this place for anyone who needs a quick sweets fix, but isn't looking for anything too overpoweringly sweet. read more

I was lucky I came here after the lunch hour rush and I managed to get a seat. The place is kept very clean for how busy it is. I got the matcha ice cream in milk (?) for around $8. It's a bit pricey for a dessert but I was pleased with the taste. The matcha flavor was very strong and almost a bit bitter. Service was also pretty good. read more

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Got the matcha soft serve and matcha float (with milk), it was super good & definitely coming back for it!! read more

Tsujiri - Matcha soft serve!! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 stars Service was good and quick. The matcha ice cream was strong and really tasted good. The toppings though were sort of weird. The sweet potato and mochi were meh. The cereal I think made it taste worse/ too sweet. Would def just get the plain ice cream in the future or maybe the float. The piece of cake and red bean though was good. read more

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While I do admit that I am going to be a bit biased as matcha is one of my favourite flavours, tsujiri does an overall very good job in its soft served matcha flavoured ice cream. I had myself the Tsujiri Float and while the drink itself was good and refreshing, the selling point I find is their matcha ice cream which I can almost say tastes nearly reminiscent to what you would get in Japan. Though personally I would have preferred if the drink and ice cream was a bit less sweet so you could actually savour more of the matcha flavour it was still an enjoyable experience. When looking at the price on the otherhand, it is a bit on the pricey side for what you are getting. read more

Tsujiri - Matcha float and ice cream - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Everything all green tea from ice cream, slushes to baked goods, a small line but no biggie, went in and I felt like I was in a oven, no air/ac at all when it was 80degrees outside -_____- fine whatever I was hungay for ice cream so we got the green tea and roasted tea float for $6.50 each small......pretty darn pricy and honestly I did not like it at all.....the soft serve was not bad, not the best I've had though, and now the slushed up float tasted gross, I'm sorry but Starbucks green tea crap taste better than your green tea crap or whatever it is, it does not go well with ice cream at all, sooooo dam watery and flavorless and I paid $6.50 for it, oh hellllll noooo, I would have given you a 1 star but your soft serve was not bad but ain't coming back here again, save your money and go somewhere else, this place is too hyped up read more

Tsujiri - Green tea ice cream float - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Soooo goood! The matcha ice cream and desserts are the best I've ever tasted. Wish they could add more other toppings rather than the small scoop of ube beans they give. But I love how the ice cream was not so sweet and the flavor was perfect. They have other dessert options like cheesecake and matcha cream puffs which were really good too. read more

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It was a rainy Saturday night, but ice cream and rain go hand in hand, am I right? It was past 9 pm when my crew and I arrived last night, after having safely galloped over puddles and bumped umbrellas enroute with other passerbys. A lineup was still present, but it didn't span outside the restaurant. Despite its smaller length, a line up at an ice cream joint during a shower means that it's still thriving regardless of its dying hype. When you step inside, you will notice the clean natural themed interior design. A green, brown and white colour scheme is prevalent and seating is mainly wooden. It is similar to what you will find at Pastel at Yonge and Finch. Although the restaurant is small, it still harbours a private seating area too. Luckily, one of my crew members quickly snatched it up. Geez, that was a good decision because the private space is a traditional style seating area that is elevated, covered with tatami mats and sectioned off with straw curtains and paper sliding doors. If you're fortunate enough to snatch this spot, just remember that you cannot wear shoes on the tatami mats! As for the desserts, I was surprised at the pleasure I had while eating them. I had arrived with the pre-existing notion that I was going to be served subpar fare. Afterall, I had heard from others that the matcha here is too sweet and that it is low quality. By contrast, I found that my matcha shaved ice sundae had some very mellow bitter notes to it. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness when the matcha shaved ice or soft serve was blended with the sweetened anko (red bean paste) on the side. My friend, who had ordered the matcha yuzu float, also noted that the creamy bitterness of the matcha complemented the sour citrus notes of the yuzu concoction underneath the soft serve. Topped with a sweetened chestnut and some chewy mochi to enhance the texture of the dish, the sundae was a solid dessert in my book. However, nothing is flawless. The only caveats I have with Tsujiri are the prices and the quality of the ice. My sundae was a little over 9 dollars after tax, which is a hefty fee for an ice cream dessert. The size is reasonable, but for a few dollars more, you can also dine on crepes and waffles elsewhere. Furthermore, the ice pellets in the shaved ice were not even in size, so instead of enjoying a smooth spoonful, I found myself crunching down on some larger chunks of ice every so often. Notwithstanding the caveats, I would still encourage anyone with a penchant for desserts to try Tsujiri out. It will be a cute addition to a date night. However, as the space is small, don't bet on being seated during the afternoon. Grab your pleasantly arranged sundae and continue on to your next stop. read more

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I ordered the matcha shaved ice. Please note that they no longer have mochi in this location. Other than that, the shaved ice tasted ok. It is expensive. read more

Firstly, nothing is more wonderful than being greeted with a smile, the customer service was excellent. I asked what was most popular in terms of soft serve offerings, the lady suggested a Sakura parfait. The presentation of the parfait was so cute. It was the most concentrated yet smooth matcha ice cream I have ever had, absolute mouth-melting deliciousness. The crispy brown rice at the bottom was the perfect texture opposition. The red beans were a bit too sweet for my liking, but they offered a pleasant break between the other flavors. Every bite in this parfait was intense, right down to the rice ball, which has a surprisingly velvety texture. Next time I would opt for just the matcha soft serve to get a fully uninterrupted matcha experience... but first time round it was fun to trust popular opinion! The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars is the lack of matcha desserts in their counter display. There was very little option and it seemed low in stock. I mean, when you're honing in on a specific flavor, a little variety goes a long way. Also, presentation could be spruced up a bit to tantalize the senses, we choose with our eyes first! Overall, check this place out, it's matcha done right. Tip: prepare to do takeout as the seating is limited... read more

Great quality tea. I've tried a variety of things on their menu and they've all been great - matcha soft serve, hojicha soft serve, matcha pound cake, and hojicha latte. I would just take one star off for how pricey they are and the fact that they seem to be understaffed sometimes, leading to long wait times. read more

Tsujiri - Matcha pound cake - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been here twice and have gotten the Yuzu matcha float and the yuzu hojicha float. The matcha is pretty strong and bitter if you're used to sweet matcha ice cream, and the yuzu is like a tasty refreshing lemonade without the sourness. If you aren't a big fan of bitter tastes the hojicha version of the float might be better, slightly less bitter. read more

Lovely little place located in downtown!! Absolutely love the decor. Everything they serve over there is based on matcha flavour. As a matcha lover, I was really looking forward to trying the Tsujiri sundae and it didn't deceive at all. It is a bit on the pricey side but worth trying once in a while:) read more

Tsujiri - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited this place with my girlfriend because she loves desserts. It's conveniently located walking distance from the Eaton Centre. They offer a huge variety of green tea goodies. I ordered a green tea cone. The green tea was creamy and rich. You can taste a lot of the green tea flavour. Incomparable to the one at Uncle Tetsu. Uncle tetsu's green tea ice cream lacked flavour and creaminess, it was more icy. But this ones delicious, it leans towards a more authentic green tea ice cream. Great but not the best i've tried. However, this place is probably the most authentic in toronto. read more

Went on a Good Friday and the line up was like... omg... I had to wait an hour to just order and another 15 to 20 minutes to get my order. Me and my friend ate at another restaurant just randomly wanted to try this new place. I got the full matcha float in medium and my friend got the soft serve twist and the Yuzu tea. Food: 4 stars since the matcha taste is pretty decent and my friend LOVED her soft serve ice cream :D My float tasted pretty good too with the matcha slush underneath my matcha soft serve a little bit too sweet. Service: 0.5 star. I had to wait 15 to 20 minutes after I ordered to get my order... but I had wait an hour to order before... The logistic is pretty bad and most of the staffs seems very confused on how to make the orders.... like they took 15 minutes to just make one shaved ice.... Price: a little bit pricey I would say for student but if you are making cash... you should be fine.... but the soft serve and the tea are pretty good deal in terms of the taste and size. Overall: I would not come back during rush hour maybe probably during off hour or when the hype is gone... Note: for some reason... they only accepted CASH... I had to pay for my friend's order.... read more

Tsujiri - My matcha float with matcha soft serve. The soft serve is pretty decent but the slush underneath is a little too sweet. - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been to this place twice so far and have been lucky to need not wait in line. The latest I've been, I tried their Tsujiri shaved ice. It was pretty much shaved ice with some green tea syrup topped off with mochi, some yellow nut (might be ginkgo), and their popular soft serve. They did a good job filling the cup with shaved ice and making it look really good. Upon walking out a few mins, the soft serve just slid off the ice. Never mind that, another time for soft serve. The shaved ice was very rough, but melted quick, which turned into a sweet cold drink after awhile on a hot day. Honestly though, if you really want matcha stuff, sure come here but if you just want some cold stuff, there's bunch of other places that would be easier on your wallet and might be tastier. read more

Tsujiri - Tsujiri Shaved ice with Vanilla/Matcha soft serve - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I first tried Tsujiri at the Singapore outlet, and was excited to relive it in Toronto, 2 years later. I visited on a Sunday at around 3pm, and the line wasn't very long (~10min wait). The menu is extensive - with almost every kind of matcha food, drink, or dessert you could fathom. Most seem to get the sundae (like myself), because it might be the most "instagrammable" - but hey, I'm a sucker for good soft serve. I got the Tsujiri sundae - which is a blend of rice crisps at the bottom, layered with red bean and matcha soft serve, then topped with a rice ball, chestnut, and pink flower cookie. I loved the almost bitter taste of the matcha, mixed with the red bean. What I love about Tsujiri is, once you've ordered and paid, you can stand and watch the matcha experts prepare your order. I'm not sure if everyone that works there operates the same, but the lady preparing the desserts on the day I visited worked like a professional artist, and it was an enthralling sight. Although it seems like most reviewers believe they could 'get better' matcha elsewhere, I'm not really sure where that would be. It's certainly no secret that Toronto isn't overflowing with matcha cafes much like Tsujiri, moreover one so close to the Downtown Core. If you fancy yourself a matcha connoisseur or purist of sorts, I'd recommend trying the drinks at Tsujiri. read more

Tsujiri - Tsujiri Sundae - Tea Rooms Near Me - Toronto, Ontario