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Yamari

4.3 (355 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Janet T.

Everything is so good here!!! If you are looking for authentic matcha, this is the place! They have drinks to desserts! I wish there was a location in Northern CA! The next time I am in town, I need to come back and try other items at this store. I hope to come back again someday! Service was excellent!

The stall
Brian V.

Before visiting, I've been wanting to go to this place for a while. And until I got close I didn't realize it's located in the food court of the Mitzuwa market. It took me a while to get in the area so I actually got here right at closing. The kind folks here still allowed me to order, even though it was right at closing. I went with the Koicha Einspanner and not only was it aesthetically pleasing, but it was refreshing and showcased the flavor of their matcha. The place and vibe here was chill. Pretty much how it is at any Japanese market food court if you've been.

Matcha Soft-Serve
Carlo G.

If you're into desserts that aren't too sweet, the matcha soft serve here is perfect for you. The matcha soft serve itself was creamy and smooth. The matcha flavor was bitter, but in a good way. It was earthy and not too weak which I liked. It was also super aesthetic with the chocolate square which provided a nice and sweet contrast to the bitter matcha. Definitely a high quality dessert. This spot is located inside the Mitsuwa marketplace food court area with parking outside shared with the Del Amo mall. It can get pretty packed in the area. I would get the soft serve here again, but I am a bit skeptical about getting the drinks here. That's because the matcha drinks look super diluted based on the color.

Steven T.

Located in the Mitsuwa marketplace. There was a small line when we went but service is quick. If you enjoy strong, authentic matcha, this is the place to try. High quality matcha for the price you're paying! Not only do they have drinks but also soft serve. I went with the strong uji Matcha Green Tea (without any diary/non diary options) and enjoyed the matcha taste with the hint of sweetness. 10/10. Will definitely be coming back for more!

Justin H.

Yamato absolutely deserves five stars. This place is a gem, and the matcha alone is worth the visit. Hands down the best matcha I have ever had. It is rich, smooth, perfectly balanced, and tastes incredibly high quality without being bitter or overly sweet. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared and authentic, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. You can really tell care goes into what they serve, especially when it comes to their matcha. If you love matcha or are even just curious about trying a truly excellent one, Yamato is a must visit. I will absolutely be coming back just for that matcha alone.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's located near the entrance of Mitsuwa grocery store Service: so slow and disorganized, it's essentially a one person stand, and it took a long time to place the order and receive the drink Drink: fixed menu and inflexible, and they can't adjust sweetness or ice level Matcha Latte - *** hot, plain taste Price: overpriced for its mediocre quality, not worth $8 per drink

Front of Store inside Mitsuwa Marketplace
James H. L.

Ujicha will be the most intense matcha experience you will encounter (and the addition of the shirataki (mochi balls) and anko (red bean) complete the experience. Tamari's service staff is friendly, youthful and customer-focused. An order and take-away sharing the large food court seating allows you to add this and that to your meal from many different sources, including Mitsuwa Market itself. Yamari has some purest form of matcha soft-serve of the many different places in So Cal, and has less sweetness than most others allowing the high-grade matcha powder used to shine through, even in the Premium parfaits. Wish they had a take home pint available, but until then it's a great option inside this varied food court. And... parking is often a waiting match at this end of the mall.

Matcha Parfait
Azelle B.

If you're looking for good quality, ceremonial-grade matcha goodies, Yamari Matcha is one of our go-tos. Located inside the Mistuwa Marketplace (convenient when running errands), service is quick and easy on a weekday. Weekends are a little tricky especially when there's a line. But overall it's an easy order, grab and go for a food court. Best eaten after a yummy tempura bowl ( or plate, depending on how hungry you are) over at Carlos Tempura.

Eddie C.

Drink: Matcha Au Lait uses matcha from Uji Kyoto Service: friendly & made-to-order service Design: beautiful Japanese matcha authentic designs & styling Overall: if you want authentic and really, high quality matcha drinks and ice cream, then this is a must

Shaun V.

Yamari is one of those places we will always stop by whenever we're in the area. It's become a must for us. The matcha here is freshly whisked and consistently excellent. You can taste the care and technique in every cup--nothing rushed, nothing diluted. This is matcha (and hojicha) for people who genuinely enjoy nuance, depth, and the natural flavor of tea. It's unsweetened and unapologetically so, which we really appreciate. If you're used to overly sweetened drinks, this may not be for you--but if you love true tea character, this place delivers. Consistency is another big reason we keep coming back. Every visit tastes just as good as the last, which says a lot. The ambiance is simple but charming. It feels like a small Japanese stall tucked inside a supermarket--casual, cozy, and authentic. You're still very much in a market setting, but that's part of the appeal and adds to the experience rather than taking away from it. Yamari is a gem for anyone who values well-made, traditional matcha and hojicha. No frills, no excessive sweetness--just excellent tea done right.

Matcha Latte (Iced)
Jasmine N.

It was a toss up between getting the matcha soft serve or matcha drink. I had a feeling the soft serve would be the better option but since we were about to leave, a drink was more convenient. I heard Yamari had great matcha so I had high hopes. The matcha latte I got was average- sure, not powdery but not super smooth. It was not overly sweet, maintained some of the matcha bitterness so that was nice. But for what it was and the price, I didn't feel it was worth it because it wasn't too far off from what I could make at home. I was disappointed with the drink. Fret not, I am still willing to come back to try the soft serve one day.. and what's the difference between the matcha latte and matcha au lait?

Half sweet. Just like me.
Danielle H.

This is Matcha! Comparing Yamari to all the other places I've orderd my Matcha at, I'm so much more satisfied with the quality here than anywhere else. The service was okay. The workers were wearing masks so it was hard to read their expressions. The person who took my order did make eye contact. There are plenty of places to sit though it does get loud because the space is open to the Mitsuwa grocery store and all the other food vendors.

Mixed soft serve: Matcha + vanilla with a chocolate square and matcha float
Melissa D.

Match ice cream! If you've ever had Mecca Matcha before this place is similar. Soft serve style, parfait style, float style ice cream with match. Smooth and creamy and you can definitely taste the matcha. Really refreshing. Located inside Mitsuwa Market.

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Ask the Community - Yamari

What's the difference between the matcha latte and matcha au lait? Is the same matcha used for both?

Hi Kim, Thank you for your inquiry. Our Matcha Lattes are served unsweetened and each is hand whisked; while our Matcha Au Lait is sweetened, and it is not usually hand whisked. The Matcha for both is from Uji, so their source is the same. I… 

Can you buy the matcha powder they use here?

Hi Leoni, Thank you for your patronage and inquiry. Yes, we offer high quality matcha powder from Uji in a retail package which is for home use. Additionally, if your… 

Do you have any dairy free options?

We do offer plant based milk options for our Matcha and Hojicha Latte and Au Lait. Our soft serve is currently made with dairy but we do occasionally offer a plant based… 

Can we have our matcha drink without sugar?

Dear Asil, Thank you for your inquiry. We offer Stone Ground Uji Matcha, which is unsweetened, and served either Iced or Hot. Also our Premium Matcha and Matcha Latte… 

I LOVE your green tea soft serve but need to watch my sugar (i order without the syrup and chocolate square) - can you tell me how many grams per serving? Or where to get nutritional info?

Dear Maile, Thank you for your patronage and for reaching out to us. Happy to hear that you enjoyed our Matcha soft serve. One of our servings has 23g of sugar. I hope… 

Is there dairy in the soft serve?

Dear Stacy, Thank you for your inquiry. Our soft serve does contain dairy. We do offer a plant-based option for our Matcha & Hojicha Lattes, but due to capacity… 

What are your hours?

Currently our hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.

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