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305 Rue Ste-Catherine O
Matcha Zanmai
Bakery/Pastry Shop
Matcha Zanmai
A serene Japanese matcha café
Opens Today at 12 pm
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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.
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Display Allice cream(66) latte(48) mochi(48) dessert(41) recommend(36) quality(28) cake(28) sweet(27) drink(27) flavor(17) cookie(16) yuzu(14)Page 1 of 3 - 42 Reviews
Rei
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!!🩷❤?🧡
Mayra
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 ☺?
Lütfiye
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!
Marie-Soleil
La crème glacée au matcha goûte vraiment le matcha, ça pas de doute. Par contre, côté texture, on n'est pas sur une vraie crème glacée… c'est plutôt un lait glacé. Résultat : grosse déception. On s'attendait à quelque chose de riche & onctueux, mais c'est granuleux & pas crémeux du tout. Bref, je ne recommande pas.
Sara-Jane
Love love love this place!!!
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
+ THE MOCHI ARE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!
Joyce
The ice cream & matcha drinks are so good! The service is always great!
Definitely recommend :)
Leïa
Excellent, prix abordable & goûte le vrai matcha japonais!!! (étant moitié japonaise, j'ai fait plusieurs voyages au Japon & j'ai eu l'occasion d'en goûter sur place) J'adore & je recommande!!!!
Jenny
Ordered The Zanmai (matcha shave ice) & Zanmai Signature (matcha parfait). Very friendly staff, quick service, & INCREDIBLY TASTY!!!!!! High quality matcha flavour & vibrant colour. Cute interior too.
So good we went here everyday during our trip to Montreal. Highly, highly recommend!!!!
(Note, during the evening the line can get pretty long but it goes by fast.)
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!
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!
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 :)
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!
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!
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!
Jessica
Service is AMAZING! Matcha is superb! We came here twice during our visit in the city. The only place we visited twice. Must try! Highly recommended. ✨🍵
Kazue
my number 1 stop for a quick matcha grab & a matcha mochi cookie ! i always order the same thing & my matcha latte has never missed, i lost count of how many times i've returned here
the line can be quite long however since it seems to be a popular touristic spot, i've seen it extend out of the store, but you don't usually have to wait long
there's not many seating options inside so id recommend taking it to-go :)
Müge
Got mochi & the cake parfait - both tasted great, the place was very busy we went around 9:30pm - would recommend !!
Oumoune
Je recommande fortement ! Le matcha est délicieux ! & le cookie mochie matcha n'en parlons pas ! (C'est la seule pâtisserie que j'ai goûtée pour le moment)
Maryam
I got the matcha softer serve with jelly, it was really tasty. Matcha flavor was strong which I loved, highly recommend!
Shramana
GREAT quality matcha, the sweetest customer service. highly recommend visiting if you are a matcha fanatic like me!!:)