My second visit to this sweet dessert store. I like their soft serve, the first time I had was a cone soft serve with mix flavors of Matcha and Vanilla, attached with thin film of edible gold for an experience. Tasteless though but pretty for a picture. Today I ordered the same cone with mixed flavor and the cone biscuit is still crispy and nice like my first. The ambience is well decorated in Japanese style, neat and welcoming. Good to take a pretty pic with their dessert. Kawaii! Maiko special is my new fav, the toppings is tasty and not sweet, complement well with the ice cream.

Soft serve was amazing, but walking in I felt like that scene in SpongeBob where he has to run through the macys perfume department. Really strong perfume smell.

Super delicious! 10/10The decor were cute !Really cozy seats!

You have to visit….. takes me back to when I was in Japan 🇯🇵 🥰😍

A cute store, friendly service, and flavourful drinks (the balance of the matcha is right right, authentic matcha flavour, adjusted to be not too milky and not too bitter). Lots of matcha theme dessert, from drinks to ice cream to waffle and baked goods.

Matcha ice cream that actually tastes like matcha. Highly recommend

Great menu, a small selection of carefully curated and created options. Friendly service, cute environment, and delicious food! Highly recommend

I expected a typical cafe spot but this place surpasses my expectations. Everything from the mochi waffles to the drinks was great. Highly recommend this spot.

SO TASTY AND AMAZING! more yummy then starbucks matchaAnd they are fans of Squishmallow s !!

It’s in a cute little shop filled with matcha decor, customer service is great! And the sweets are top notch I’d recommend that you try them, you won’t be disappointed 😊

Dine-in is OPEN (June 13, 2020). Fun spot with games and extra seating in the back. A very simple menu, but all good!

Their matcha is rich and creamy, clean and friendly staff, quick service. Great place to hang out, their menu is simple and easy to order. Matcha’s fan could fixed their craving here🍵

Wonderful store and drinks. I do love their matcha latte and understand why it’s called premium matcha. The taste is strong and authentic. Before that, I tasted the ice cream and it was good as well. Those drinks are pricey a bit which make me not make the visit oftentimes. However, it has been a good experience every time i come. Though sometimes the music is a little bit loud but i think it’s handleable.

I like this place is an understatement. The matcha ice cream is just tasty and well balanced. The smell of the place is wonderful. The assortment and variety is well thought out and executed. I came here two days in a row and was not disappointed at all . I admit, I was skeptical so it makes it all the bit better that I have just found my new favorite place for dessert in Chinatown.

Awesome place! The food is so good! Yeh soft serve was creamy and refreshing, and the topping had a range of textures in order to not get tired of the ice cream flavor. The customer service was great and quick too. Overall, I highly recommend this place.

Cafe style interior, they even provide board games to play. The matcha soft serve was delicious. They serve teas, shaved ice, and soft serve. If you like matcha this place is a treat. Go all out and get the gold wrapped matcha to stunt on the gram 😂

Delicious matcha flavor ice cream. One of the best.

Delicious Matcha based dessert cafe, we had the Matcha Tiramisu and the Matcha-Vanilla Maiko Special. Love the quaint space with a small cherry blossom branch and small pieces of Japan displayed on the walls. My only complaint is the Maiko Special has wonderful elements of matcha chiffon cake, chestnuts, mocha, cornflakes, red bean, and an agar jelly, but it was all below the soft serve, so we ate the soft serve on top and realize the rest of the cup was just the dry elements. I would have liked the cup to have the toppings layered with the soft serve.

One of THE BEST cafes if youre either a big fan of matcha or if youre someone who wants to try it for the first time.- The menu is small but very diverse, and there are many great and delicious items to choose from- Customer service is great- All food tastes fresh and is very well made- Despite it being fairly small, the inside of the café is very calm, relaxing, and the décor is so nice. Definitely one of the most aesthetically pleasing cafes out there.- Great place to hang out with friends to chill out or study5 Stars!! Definitely would recommend to anyone out there looking for high quality snacks and a place to hang out in!

Best match ice cream place in Texas.If you have not tried this you haven’t eaten Real match ice cream.Please open one in Austin also.

Great quality green tea soft serve flavor. Clean store & good service

Sweet tooth place for you to get some matcha sweets! Great variety of options of matcha❤️

I recently went to Uji in Japan, considered the World Capital of matcha tea production. There I sampled the green powdered tea in ice cream, cookies, floats, pasta, you name it! And it was all delish...So when I spotted this joint in one of my forays into Houston’s Chinatown I could not resist the siren song of the wonderful green powder. The place is tastefully decorated and relaxing jazz music was playing. I had the matcha Soft serve ice cream 🍦 and it did NOT disappoint! Premium taste!Of course matcha tea 🍵 for us non-Japanese is an acquired taste- and this place is a good place to acquire it 😀

Love everything about this store and everything on the menu.

A good place to go after work ~~ almost tried all kinds of matcha staff in this store ~ All kinds of matcha was great 👍 The staff was friendly and gave good recommendations. The prices are affordable and reasonable unlike many other dessert options in Bellaire....

Fun place for a matcha soft serve.

Very nice, cute place, good matcha dessert 🍨

If you are matcha lovers this is a place you can’t miss. Many drink teas and soft-serve ice-cream choices. The matcha soft serve on a matcha waffle cone is so good! this one has gold sprinkles. Small place with nice atmosphere.

Stopped by here during lunch time and it was very quiet. Service was friendly and the decor was so cute! Got the matcha soft serve which was good, they give you a good amount, but I wish the matcha flavor is stronger! Also got the iced hojicha tea which was also good, but the mixture was pre-made so theres no way to control the sugar level, I would have preferred it less sweet.

Maiko Special.Great chestnut. Real matcha. The jelly at the bottom did nothing for me.

Another good day. I tried the Matcha float. Still taste great! Theyre doing great business

Matcha Soft Serve all the way but sometimes its a bit too soft would be perfect if it was a bit more frozen sometimes.

I never knew how close it was to all of the other shopping centers in Bellaire. The no location is great but the parking isnt the best. When you walk in, you are welcomed by the front. They inform you with the different options and what are the most popular. I ordered the Shogun and the matcha latte. If you love matcha that much, this place is for you. If youre okay with it like me, youll enjoy it to a point.The Shogun was a swirl of vanilla and matcha ice cream in a cone, topped off with a gold thin paper. I ordered the mochi with it, but it came on the side. Mochi was not sweet. I expected a little more flavor. I wouldnt get that again. The ice cream was great. A mild matcha flavor from the vanilla mixed into it. The the cone was light and crispy. I didnt care for it much. The gold is great for presentation. Theres no flavor to it. Maybe a TMI fun fact: you poop gold when you eat this!! 4/5The matcha latte is great for a cold gloomy day. This is very strong in matcha. Its not very sweet at all, mostly bitter. My BF enjoyed this, but I wouldnt get this again. 3/5Overall, the service was wonderful and the prices were average. Not cheap for the gold. Its an additional 3-4 bucks for it. Id skip it. Looking forward to trying other things, much as the float or the shaved ice next time!

Best Matcha in Houston. I wish they offered lattes in a larger size! Fast service and very clean. Note: Sometimes the boba comes out too soft/gooey or stuck together. Still, it’s my favorite place.

My husband and I had the Matcha Shaved Ice which was big enough to share. It was a really good combo of shaved ice and ice cream. I only wish that they would pick more suitable music for Japanese atmosphere.

Wonderful little store. Has a welcoming ambiance, affordable desserts, and all taste amazing. They use quality ingredients and have friendly staff. I love 100+ miles away but Im certain Ill be back.

The matcha ice cream is so soft and creamy, I really loved it! Try the Maiko Special.

Must try if you love matcha. great tasting matcha ice cream and a variety of drinks.ridiculously small “cups” for water.

*UPDATED*I revisited this café in hopes for a better experience. I was most certainly pleased this time around. I came to get a caffeine fix due to being so over worked and lethargic. I asked the young girl behind the counter for her expertise and suggestion, as she helped guided me through several options. She highly suggested the matcha iced tea as it is a good source of caffeine without the crash. She notified me slight sweetness is added to help cut the bitterness down, which was very helpful.I appreciated her honesty and help, as she made it easy for me to decide what I needed and desired. She made the drink and handed it to me, and I must say, it was perfect! Will be visiting more often in the future!_______________________________________________________________________Came to the Grand Opening and thought I try out Houstons first Match Cafe Maiko! I visited the one in Hawaii and thought it was pretty good. I was the first person in line. The line got long 10 mins before they opened, and I think the staff are still working on training and taking orders. Something to expect during their first few days of opening.Nice cute little place, and they even have a small area in the back to hang out and enjoy. They had a grand opening special that if you check in on yelp and FB you get a free T-shirt and I guess featured on their IG story. I was first and they made me write a review. This guy ended up getting the free T-shirt and featured which I thought was unfair. He didnt even write a review. How can we possibly write a review for something we havent even received or try... so dumb. I was also told that after I wrote my review I needed to show them in order to receive the shirt... what kind of place does this? Later I noticed people were walking up to the front asking for their shirts, and shirts were being passed out like candy. I then asked if I had to show my review, the lady stated no just check in. Wow, way to go misinforming me... they really need to coordinate information better among their staff members.After placing and receiving my order I thought the presentation was just okay. It was not decor like the photos or like the one I had received in Honolulu. The taste was good and I thought the cake was really moist, however the bottom of the cup was extremely too sweet from the Frosted Flakes.Would recommend, however I thought it was a poor first experience and impression.

The matcha frappe is pretty yummy if you can get passed the initial strong grassy flavor on the first sip.

Be the first customer on Saturday noon. There was no one here but us. However, by the time we left, it was almost full. The drinks were good and the ice cream was soft. I think I’ll come back next time to try their dessert on the menu or maybe different drinks because I usually get matcha drink or matcha latte whenever I come here. If you’re a fan of matcha, this is the place for you.

Very cool place, great for desserts. The level of sweetness is perfect and creamy. I would definitely come back to this location. They are attentive and accept credit cards. Plenty of space to dine in and clean bathrooms.

Great spot if you like matcha

Really good....Will recomend to a friend.

If you like matcha, this is your place. Prices are a little steep but its a neat experience compared to all the American stuff in town. This reminded us of our trip to Japan... The flavors are quite unique! Follow us on Instagram @allthehungry for more Houston food!

Great place if you like matcha. We came at a quiet time and loved it, it all tasted fantastic! Will be here again!

It’s be better if you put more than one register, but staffs do very good job.

Interesting deserts with mild sweetness and earthy tones. A very neat stop for sure

Great cute place, very fun & interesting menu, choices, good quality matcha drinks. Nice atmosphere! Very nice, taste of Kyoto, pretty authentic! 👍👍👍👍

Best tasting matcha!

If matcha isn’t for you, this place is! Very mild flavor with an optional vanilla twist and gold foil that melts in your mouth. YES. 🌟

Best matcha soft serve Ive tried so far in Houston

Great place. Fast service and ice cream always looks just like the pics. Plus.. Totally Delicious! Lots of parking too

We enjoyed a delightful tea visit! We ordered 3 items: Matcha Kuromitsu Kinako (matcha with soybeans, a delicious must-try treat!), Maiko Special, and Matcha Latte.Matcha Cafe uses high-quality matcha and consistent traditional methods to make silky, rich matcha lattes and desserts! (Small note: the Maiko Special was a tad bit sweet for my sweet tooth, but that’s ok.)The elegant decor and clean atmosphere alludes to the calm, inviting ritual of a tea ceremony (without the formality).Why ever get a “matcha” latte from Starbucks again? Pay the same price here, but get 10x the quality and taste! 🍵

Every time Im craving matcha soft serve, I always come here to get my fix. Its located next to House of Bowl. The inside is a bit small but they make the best out of their space. I like to sit at the tables in the back thats a bit more cozy.Everything here is matcha. They have a wide menu including matcha drinks topped with soft served. However, Im not too big of a fan since the soft served melts too quickly into the drinks and the taste becomes a bit bland.On the other hand, I much prefer their soft served. You can get a mixed swirl with vanilla or just plain matcha. The flavor of the matcha is very earthy and not completely sweet which is why I like their flavor.Surprisingly their vanilla was also very good with a subtle sweetness. You can also get your matcha with edible gold foil for a few extra dollars, however, you cant really taste the gold foil. Overall, this place has become one of my favorite dessert place.

The matcha really is PRIMIUM

I really love matcha flavor in general so this matcha cafe was amazing for me. The dessert that I got was very tasty and felt smooth and wonderful to eat. The interior of the shop is modern and stylish. The service was good. I’ll be back!

Dessert looks amazing, but if matcha is not your thing the ice cream will taste like cold unsweat dirt paste.

The ice cream was very yummy! Strong macha flavor and cold and refreshing. Fast and friendly service :)

The hojicha latte was insanely good

Great Matcha drink!

What a special ice cream! Truly delicious 😋

😋 but quite pricey for the cone with foil, $9.

The matcha was really good!!!! Very authentic!

5 stars, yay for another great dessert place! Other reviewers are being a bit harsh for something just a few days old.. Their matcha soft serve is more balanced compared to Aqua S (less powdery/bitter). Pleasantly surprised by all the fun things in the Maiko special (except shiratama ballz were super dry and bleh).

My wife and daughter love to hang out and have some drinks or ice cream here. The staff is always friendly. The drinks and desserts are always a treat. I would recommend them to anyone of my friends or family. Best wishes!

I’m a matcha lover. Love it

It be bussin! Def for Matcha lovers😍

The soft serve was pretty good. The staff was friendly and gave good recommendations. The interior is cute and trendy. The prices are affordable and reasonable unlike many other dessert options in Bellaire. When the place does get crowded it becomes kind of hectic but still didnt take too long to get my order.

Friendly staff, delicious drinks and treats!

So good.

My experience was quite under the expectation. We came on their grand opening on the weekend. First thought was how small it was. No problem. Second was that they only had one register which sucks since they had a really long line and a small space. Was hoping the service and menu items would make for it but neither of those things were up to expectations. Employees did not greet or say hello. I ordered the Matcha shaved ice while my buddies got a soft served and a soft served float. The shaving ice was bland in my opinion, I think it could use some fruit or condensed milk or have options to add those on. We thought this place was okay. Hopefully they can improve. Maybe have a system with a ipad to order with an employee that is mobile like some other cafes. Plus side was the decor was nice along with the wall art.

Really nicely decorated store. Staff was nice. Soft serve matcha ice cream portion was generous. Great concept.

I went to this place on Saturday and if you come, make sure you come early before it opens at 12! Lines form long and very fast. I tried a float and it was very good. Definitely worth the price for unique matcha in Houston! I had the pleasure of going to their other location in San Francisco and the quality is definitely equal! The location is clean and the employees are friendly. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again.

I didn’t care for the green tea yogurt. I could tell that it was very high quality and authentic, but it was too bitter for my liking. I normally love anything w/ matcha or green tea. The staff was super friendly, I felt welcomed here.

Delicious matcha flavored drinks and desserts.I really look forward to eating here when I visit Chinatown!

Omg, I got the matcha kokuto with brown sugar in it and omg, it was DIVINE. So good.

THE MATCHA IS AMAZING! Great service even during the pandemic :)

It is cozy shop to have a quick Japanese drinks. They have all kind of matcha drinks, and they are very comparable to the ones in Japan.If you like Japanese food and drink, this place is worth to try.

If you like matcha, this place is for you. I preferred the vanilla. Both were very good and the waffle cone was also delish.This placed was packed. Asians unite. *chest bump*

The float was good, shaved ice was okay, but GET THE MAIKO SPECIAL!! Its a cup of soft-serve surrounded with lots of different textures -- everything from red bean to corn flakes -- and its honestly so much fun to try them all.

Good matcha place. Only off set is that the seating and inside design is a bit crowded. But if you usually to go your drink then it won’t be a problem.

Excellent service! Great atmosphere! Excellent matcha drinks and ice cream! Perfect for people who love the intense flavor of matcha. And for people who like less intense flavors, their matcha kuromitsu (black honey) with kinako (roasted soybean flour, it has a kind of nutty flavor) is top notch. Seriously, give this place a try!

Not too surprised why people rave about this matcha place. The ingredient they put there is pure and strong. As we all know Japanese matcha is not cheap. For the price they charge with the amount of the Matcha they put in there, I think its very reasonable.The decor in the cafe is trendy morde en and comfy. Love to work here during weekday in the afternoon, especially their back room, very Zen and relaxing.One thing I also want to mention is the ice they put in the drinks. Its crushed cubes lot different than other place. So even when it melts my drink still taste pretty good.

My favorite matcha latte in Houston. Im a big fan of the iced latte and the iced latte floats.... so refreshing and delicious. Their matcha is strong and not a milky wimpy joke like most matcha drinks in coffee shops. This is an international chain that I was introduced to in San Francisco. Ive tried to replicate the taste of the iced lattes at home and cant come close. Starbucks matcha lattes are disgusting, dont even taste like real matcha, and are filled with tons of sugar. They are so sweet that you cant enjoy the matcha. In contrast, the matcha latte here is sweetened but just enough to counteract the earthy flavor that matcha can have. The soft serve is smooth, creamy, and also not too sweet. Im sure this isnt the healthiest drink in the world but much healthier than a sugar-laden, artificial cup of junk at Starbucks. It also isnt cheap (usually between $6-8 for a treat) but I know how much matcha has to go into a drink to make it this matcha-y so I dont have a problem paying that much.

Ever since this place opened, my boyfriend and I go here literally every Friday! The matcha is authentic, refreshing, and extremely delicious!!! Best matcha in town!

It’s not all that. Just expensive, crowded and merp. I expected more sweetness. I had the cup with the tapioca which wasn’t sweet either. I kept hoping I’d hit a sweet spot like condensed milk, honey or rose.

Really cute and fun to hang out at. The soft serve is delicious too!

I like Green Tea flavored stuff, but I do not love it. Generally, the problem is that the flavors are too powdery. However, the green tea ice cream here is super smooth. You dont taste that powdery mix that you normally get. I got the number 2 mix with vanilla. The vanilla is good to mix it in if you just dont absolutely love green tea/matcha, since it does give more of a sweetness to the dessert. The toppings are all underneath which is kind of dumb in my opinion. They should put the ice cream down and then actually top it. None of the toppings besides the corn flakes did anything for me. The mochi literally had no flavor. Id probably just stick to a number 1, which is just the ice cream next time.

Delicious matcha with SO much flavor. The atmosphere is very cute and I love the music. Great place to sit and work or visit with friends.

The matcha in their ice cream and shaved ice isn’t really that strong. Everything was a bit too sweet for me. Didn’t live up to the hype

Good place for desert 😎

Get the mix, straight matcha Id a bit much. Other than that its really pretty tasty

Cute and intimate matcha cafe. It was our first time here and we loved it. The matcha tiramisu pastry is so delicious. Highly recommend everyone to try this place out.

Its a place dedicated entirely around matcha and matcha accessories. You gotta give it respect for that much at least.

Not my cup of tea. Products are heavily dosed in matcha powder which has a very strong herbal taste, if you are not used to it dont come here. Place is very small and line is often very long.

The golden ice cream and matcha tiramisu are simply amazing! They also offered a complimentary matcha tea which was super nice! I recommend this cafe for all your matcha needs. Too bad I live far away from the cafe otherwise I would visit more often.

Best Matcha Ice Cream weve ever tasted in the US. Very similar to whats available in Japan. Minus one star after seeing staff took plastic glove off to handle register then grabbed my waffle come with bare fingers to hand to me.

The matcha ice cream and matcha latte taste really good.

Loved this place! 💚💚There are board games 🎲 available, we played cards ♠️