Matcha is a traditional Japanese and China drink made from finely ground leaves of green tea. Because of its bright green color and attractive look, matcha is increasingly being widely added to desserts and beverages. In addition, the characteristic of matcha is its ability to take in the nutrients of tea leaves intact, so it also raises health concerns. If you want to eat matcha dessert but don’t know where to get it, then check out these dessert stores below.
1. Chabashira Tea Roastery, Taman Paramount PJ
This store uses matcha tea imported from Japan to make many different desserts, such as cakes, ice cream, dumplings, coffee, and so on. The interior is dominated by wooden elements and the mild lighting is very comfortable. The outdoor is a Japanese bamboo style, just like being in Japan, which is great for taking pictures. However, the store is not large, so you will have to wait in line for a while when there are many customers.
Address: 129, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya.
Opening hours: 11 am – 10 pm
Instagram: @chabashira_tea_roastery
2. The Tokyo Restaurant, LOT 10 KL
The store has a high-class décor with many Japanese elements and a spacious space. The lighting inside the store is dark and the environment is comfortable, allowing you to relax and enjoy your meal at the same time.
Address: 4th floor, Lot 10 Shopping Center, 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Wednesday to Saturday) / 11 am – 11 pm (Sunday to Tuesday)
Instagram: @thetokyorestaurant
3. Bu Tian, Kuchai Lama KL
Not being sweet store decor is Japanese wooden style, and there are some plants and stones to do decoration, minimalist style is very suitable for photo cards, and the environment is very comfortable. They focus on matcha desserts and drinks, which matcha lovers must not miss.
Address: 16-1, Jalan Indrahana 1, Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 11 am – 7 pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Instagram: @bu_tian
4. Matcha Hero Kyoto, Pavilion KL
This store is located on Pavilion Tokyo Street and has been in Japan for over 300 years. They sell matcha drinks, ice cream, and various matcha powders. They also have another branch at Lot 10, where they sell matcha cakes.
Address: Lot P6.16.00, Level 6, Tokyo Street, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 10 am – 10 pm (Monday to Sunday)
Instagram: @matchaherokyoto
5. Niko Neko Matcha, Bangsar & Petaling Street
This is one of the most famous matcha cafes, many cafes and restaurants are using their matcha powder, come to this cafe and definitely will not step on the mine. The store is designed in pure white with a minimalist design, and the clean background is perfect for taking pictures. In addition, the staff’s clothes are also white. The business of this store is very good, and there are often long lines, so you can choose to take away if you are in a hurry. They have many types of matcha for us to choose from, and we can choose whether we want to add water or milk when we choose matcha powder. The price is a bit higher, but the quality and taste of the matcha are very good and worth trying.
Address:
Bangsar: 82A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
Petaling Street: 181, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Opening hours: 11am – 7pm (Tue & Wed), 11am – 5.30pm (Mon & Fri-Sun), 12pm – 5.30pm (Thu)
Instagram: @nikonekomatcha
