Founded with a passion for authentic tradition and refined taste, we serve handcrafted matcha desserts and beverages that transport you straight to Kyoto. Whether you're here for our silky matcha soft serve, delicate mille crêpes, or a warm cup of ceremonial-grade matcha, we invite you to slow down, savor the moment, and discover the art of Japanese tea culture—right here in Montréal.
Matcha Zanmai is described as a cozy, small spot that specializes in authentic matcha and a wide range of desserts, drinks, mochi and ice cream, with many praising the strong true matcha flavor, creamy textures, and well balanced sweetness across items like parfaits, tiramisu, yuzu tartlette, mochi, and matcha cake. The staff are repeatedly friendly and efficient, contributing to a welcoming, quick service even when busy, though seating is limited and lines can form. Some notes point to higher prices for the portions and occasional hits and misses among menu items, but overall this Montreal destination is celebrated as a top pick for matcha lovers and worth multiple visits.
best matcha in town!!! 🍵😙🤤 we come back almost everyday for our matcha latte & dessert!! we might have tried all the desserts & cakes on display & our favourites are definitely the matcha parfait (zanmai signature), ichigo azuki mochi & matcha chocolate cake🫶 we loved their matcha bavarois too (japan week special!!)
they also have the loveliest staff & their space is so cozy & welcoming✨ unfortunately we are leaving montreal soon & won't be able to come daily anymore 😭 so we're trying to mass eat & drink all the sweet treats offered by them before we leave :(
if you're passing by definitely give this place a try!!! 😚
The place is small but everything looks really good. The matcha mochi is soft & really good as well as matcha soft ice cream & the Zinmai signature: azuki, matcha jelly, shiratama & matcha cake. The staff are all 😊 smiles.
Mar 3, 2026
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Lovely place in Montreal🫶🏻
Great matcha snacks🍵 on McKay & St. Catherine, downtown location cakes, ice-cream & drinks
Recommend this place for every season, including winter ❄?
sweet vibes
I'm a regular at this place, the ice cream is delicious - big fan of the matcha ice cream with matcha cake (#17). I also highly recommend their mochi matcha, matcha cookies & chocolate matcha cookies with sea salt (trust me they are delicious).
The matcha latte is also amazing, just don't expect it to be extra sweet, if you have been drinking matcha for a while it will be great, if not I suggest to add a sweetener.
The service is also great, they are polite & friendly ☺?
Phenomenal ice cream & customer service, we visited about x4 within 2 days. The ice cream ACTUALLY tastes like matcha, The flavour of the matcha is strong, rich & earthy, not too sweet. The ice cream is smooth & just melts in your mouth, & the toppings…😩😩😩 I got the signature parfait everytime & the mochi, cake, jelly & red bean went together so well. The only thing is that seating is very limited & the location is very busy so beware, other than that we loved this place so much we would find every opportunity to hit it up during our short trip💚
I stopped by Matcha Zanmai in Montreal & ordered their Signature Zanmai parfait, which I understand is the same as their special series. It was topped with matcha ice cream, matcha jelly, azuki beans, shiratama mochi, & matcha sponge cake. The flavors were richly layered, deeply authentic matcha-not overly sweet, & beautifully presented.
• The parfait was visually elegant & deliciously balanced with chewy & creamy textures.
• Matcha flavor felt genuine & robust-exactly for real matcha fans.
• Small, inviting café with a warm vibe & helpful staff.
If you're a matcha enthusiast visiting Montreal, their special parfait is absolutely a must-try!
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!
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! :)
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 :)
Jun 10, 2025
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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!
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!
I needed an emotional support ice cream after a long conference day, & all my dreams were fulfilled with my matcha soft serve parfait with cubes of matcha cake.
Tiny, cute matcha ice cream shop with a very niche offering. Easy to see menu options & order. Pleasant, efficient service. Has limited indoor seating. Definitely would come again!
Apr 30, 2025
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I'm not a fan of matcha, as the taste isn't quite right for me. HOWEVER, this place is amazing! The cakes are fantastic, & the service is always quick, polite, & cheerful. I absolutely loved the yuzu-it was really well done. Can't wait to try the ice cream next time!
Honestly, if you're here in Zanmai to try out desserts, I would suggest you to not pick the Matcha Azuki Roll. Don't get me wrong, the matcha they use is of a fine quality, the problems lies in the texture of the cake. The texture feels kind of wet (in a bad way, like water leaked into the cake itself). Go for the matcha crepe cake instead.
Delicious latte, I love it unsweetened but they can add sugar. The matcha soft serve is good: not too sweet, nice with the vanilla twist. The staff were really nice, & its clean inside. Good selection of matcha focused things on the menu, wish I tried one of the cakes so I might have to come back
