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Matcha Mania: Get Your Green Tea Fix at These Klang Valley Cafes
by: The Beat Asia
July 11, 2023
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant green goodness and experience the ultimate matcha madness? Look no further than the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, where matcha cafes are ready to serve you drinks and desserts that are guaranteed to satisfy your green tea cravings.
Get ready for a journey of indulgence as we explore the best matcha cafes in KL!
Oh Cha Matcha
Oh Cha Matcha is a warm and welcoming cafe in Kuala Lumpur's TTDI neighbourhood. The matcha and hojicha sweets available at this cafe include matcha lattes, matcha kakigori, and hojicha ice cream, among others. This location is unquestionably worth visiting if you're a serious matcha enthusiast. The matcha and hojicha pastries are delicious, but they also have a wellness elixir series based on the ingredient.
Location: Oh Cha Matcha, 130, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Details: 03-7732 0397
Niko Neko Matcha
For fans of matcha and hojicha, Niko Neko Matcha can be likened to paradise. It's a Japanese cafe that focuses on the many benefits of the ingredient matcha. This cafe serves a variety of matcha drinks and sweets, as well as matcha coffee, matcha fondue, and matcha mochi, to name a few. Make sure you don't miss its matcha soft serve ice cream, too.
Location: Niko Neko Matcha, 82A, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Details: 011-5648 2490
Wizards at Tribeca
There is a nice cafe called Wizards at Tribeca in Imbi. The décor of this café, which draws inspiration from the Harry Potter universe, is renowned for being distinctive and unusual. Here, matcha drink fans can choose from a wide variety of matcha beverages. The hojicha strawberry gateau, a luscious yet well-balanced dessert, is the star of the cafe, to say the least, and can satisfy your sweet tooth.
Location: Wizards at Tribeca, 215, Jln Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Details: 011-5623 4990
Matcha Eight
Matcha Eight aims to provide some of the finest premium and authentic Japanese green tea ice cream in Malaysia, capitalising on the country's widespread fondness for frozen treats. An exclusive collaboration with Master Chef Takuji Takahashi, who has received a Michelin star, led to the curation of the flavours. Crafted with the highest quality single-origin tea powder imported from Wazuka town, Kyoto Prefecture, Eight's Japanese tea ice cream is the first of its kind in Malaysia.
Location: Matcha Eight, LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Lot G-68, Ground Floor, Jln Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Details: 010-200 8732
Maccha Iki
Maccha Iki Café is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This serene oasis is a must-visit destination for matcha enthusiasts looking to indulge in the finest Japanese powdered tea experiences. Maccha Iki Café offers an array of pastries and snacks to complement your matcha experience. From matcha-infused cakes to delicate matcha cookies, each item is carefully crafted to satisfy your sweet cravings with a touch of matcha magic.
Location: Maccha Iki, No.47G, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/6b, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Contact Details: 010-390 3352
HEJAÜ
At Hejaü, hojicha and matcha are used in the pastries and beverages. Hejaü is the place to go to try some unusual matcha and hojicha treats, including enticing foods like the Houjicha yakult and matcha turmeric latte. You may also get your matcha fill when you order the matcha polo buns and matcha apple crumble.
Location: HEJAÜ, The Gasket Alley, Unit 15-10, Lot 15, Jln 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya
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