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.
⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? If you love matcha this is the place. We can tell they use the best quality matcha for everything from dessert, drinks to their soft serves. BEST MATCHA in MTL!!!
No words could even describe how much I love this spot. The matcha there is really REALLY good, as a japanese person I can guarantee that it's the best place to get any matcha desserts or drinks! The food is not too sweet at all, the ice cream is always soooo good, the price is a little high but pretty much expected for the quality of the matcha & the treats. Very friendly staff, very nice ambiance, sometimes a little crowded but it's fine. Good spot for matcha enjoyers or for people who never tasted matcha, I always recommend this place to everyone!!🩷❤?🧡
If you're a matcha lover, this place is a must-visit! Their matcha latte is smooth, rich, & perfectly balanced, with that authentic earthy flavor that real matcha should have. You can really taste the quality of the matcha they use. I also tried their matcha ice cream, & wow - absolutely delicious! Creamy, not overly sugary, & packed with real matcha flavor. It's refreshing & satisfying without feeling heavy.
You can tell they use high-quality ingredients & know what they're doing. Definitely one of the best spots for real matcha in town. Highly recommend!
Anything is amazing!! Love the sodas with matcha. Yuzu or classic one! The matcha lattes are perfect & you get a good amount + quality for a fair price!!! I can't recommend more
Certified review by an experienced Matcha Girlie of 7 years 😜 This is the highest quality matcha you can get. Got the matcha on matcha float. Thickness & umami of the matcha soft serve was very good, it was so thick it wouldn't melt right away. Good ratio. Even the slushie part was just the same even after all the ice melted, jt kept the good taste. Price is absolutely fair too for the float with was a bit over $8 after tax, when other cafes who offer a simple, low quality matcha latte at the same price.
A must-visit for matcha lovers. The taste is excellent, the service is warm, & the price is unbeatable for such high quality. Truly the best value in town for matcha this good.
This store is great! Quality is very similar to the ones I've been in Japan. If you like matcha a lot, then this is the perfect place to go! Cashier was very nice & cute too!
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!
I had high hopes for this place given all the hype, but honestly, it didn't quite deliver. The matcha drink was good - smooth & nicely presented - but not exceptional. For a spot that's known for its matcha, I expected a stronger, more distinctive flavor. Instead, it felt a bit diluted & lacked that bold, earthy kick I was looking for.
What really brought the experience down was the price. It's definitely on the expensive side, & while I don't mind paying more for quality, I didn't feel like I got my money's worth here. The vibe is trendy & Instagram-worthy, but overall, it felt more style than substance. Glad I tried it once, but I wouldn't rush back.
May 22, 2025
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Loved it. The space is very small so don't count on eating in the store but the quality & speed of service is fantastic. I'll definitely be going back to try more of their menu!
