Matcha Zanmai
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Matcha Zanmai
12 pm - 10 pm
| Monday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
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Info & Location
Japanese Tea House/Ice Cream Shop/Japanese Desserts /Matcha Bar
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Surbhi
Perfect. Tastes very similar to what I had in Japan!!!View more
Sonya
What a gem!! I'm always on the hunt for a great matcha spot, so I was super excited when a Montreal local recommended this delightful Chinatown shop! The shop itself looks rather unassuming - tucked away in a little side alley with space for only a few small tables - but looks can absolutely be deceiving. They have a variety of great matcha dishes, ranging from classic ceremonial matcha to creative matcha lattes to some of the best matcha ice cream I've had in North America. It had been a pretty hot day (quite rare for Montreal in May), so I was craving something cold & sweet...the perfect mood to try out their matcha soft serve. They offer a variety of toppings, including matcha cake, mochi, red bean, & soybean powder; however, if you're as indecisive as I am, you can try them all with the Zanmai Signature.
The ice cream was phenomenal - it was rich, creamy, & not overly sweet. You can absolutely taste the earthy, slightly bitter, slightly floral matcha, balanced out by just enough sugar. The toppings also helped make the parfait more interesting, with various pops of flavor & texture; you do have to eat the mochi pretty quickly, though, as the cold ice cream tends to make the mochi harden up & become less chewy or fun to eat.
All in all, I was super impressed by this spot! The staff was friendly, the ice cream was outstanding, & the space was nice & cozy. I can't wait to come back & sample some of their drinks!View more
Xin
It is very good! The hokkaido frappe with matcha. Ice cream on top is awesome. Lineups but totally worth it.
I love that it is not overly sweet. Super refreshing on a hot day.View more
Ki
for the first time, I got iced matcha latte, & it was SOOO good. there was so much matcha flavoured, even after I shaked the latte to mix it properly. I did not add any additional syrup (it comes with two spoons of sugar), so for sweet-toothers, it might appear bitter. furthermore, my friends & I always get a matcha frappe with mixed ice cream on top to share, & it's one of the best desserts! yummy & filling :) if you are looking for quality matcha drinks & desserts, definitely recommend!View more
Cece
I had never tried matcha before, & I decided to go for a matcha latte & a mille crêpes cake. I personally preferred the cake over the drink, but that really comes down to individual taste.
I'll definitely be coming back! :)View more
W
I love their matcha cone!! fair price for good matcha ice cream!!View more
Maria-Francesca
You, yes you that clicked on matcha zanmai reviews. You probably wonder: Is this even a place worth checking? What if I don't like their products? Well, let me tell you something. I used to be a person who enjoyed matcha pretty rarely, because other companies selling matcha lattes just sweetenend them too much, & filled most of their drinks with water. However, this place is on another level!!! Their matcha drinks & desserts are delicious, especially if you're a matcha enthusiast & want to refine your taste. Their foods are concentrated with matcha, & you get the perfect amount of sweetness, creaminess & softness you can get in a drink, cake, mochi, ice cream... I swear, I am buying stuff from there so often that I had to buy my own matcha at home because otherwise all my money would go to the restaurant hahaha. 10000000% recommend, you WILL love it :)View more
Ondine
Un paradis pour les fans de matcha!!! J'ai gouter au parfait & la crème glacée était très bonne!View more
Sopheyuh
Great place for matcha lovers. Inside the cafe it smelt really nice & the staff were very welcoming & happy to be there. Went like 20 minutes before closing, but despite that, me & my friends recieved our orders decently fast. We ordered a matcha drink & matcha ice cream which tasted pretty good. Would recommend this matcha spot!View more
William
Great quality matcha & a lot of variety of treats that include matcha. 🍵View more
Z
The ice-cream is very nice, but air conditioner is too cold in the summer, plus ice is cold, I couldn't stay here & study.View more
Riachny
I really love their matcha ice cream & matcha cake. The flavor is rich though I personally find the ice cream a bit too sweet for my taste. Still, it's definitely worth a try especially if you love matcha!View more
J
I had a really nice time there, the staff were very friendly & the food quality was great.
There was no wait whatsoever with a wide variety of desserts.
Although small the place is small, the vibe was just right.View more
Clara
For the matcha-foodies: a must-visit!
Super tasty (a little bit pricey) & excellent customer service. Definitely worth going there for a special occasion such as a date?
Thank you for these ice-cream (you'll keep a fond memory even months later 🍦)View more
Yiyun
Very pleasantly surprised by the matcha parfait - would recommend the zanmai signature with a bit of everything. I was debating requesting for no red bean paste, but I'm glad I ended up trying it - it tastes very different from what I expected, again not too sweet, & very flavorful. The matcha cake, jelly, & the white sticky rice balls were all amazing. The crispy rice? added an interesting texture to the dessert, in a very good way. Would 100% return for more!View more
Kimberly
This place was such a gem! Really reminded me of a matcha dessert spot I went to in Tokyo. I absolutely loved it. We got the zanmai signature, & it was divine! Matcha flavor was strong!View more
Stella
i got a matcha mille crepe & a matcha cheesecake, the color was kinda weird & it tasted very artificial.
disappointing!!View more
Angel
If you want authentic Matcha come here! Their matcha desserts were also so good. I had the matcha tiramisu which I recommend & my boyfriend has the matcha cheesecake which i wasn't a complete fan of but he loved it so it's really just a matter of personal taste. I'm already planning on coming back here the next time I'm downtown!View more