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MATCHA ZANMAI

A serene Japanese matcha café
Downtown
4.7$
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MATCHA ZANMAI focuses on high-quality ceremonial grade green tea incorporated into a variety of specialized desserts. The menu features signature soft serve ice cream, layered parfaits, and delicate crêpes that showcase the distinct earthy profile of premium matcha powder. Patrons select from various intensity levels of tea, allowing for a personalized culinary experience centered on traditional Japanese flavor profiles. Beyond the matcha offerings, the establishment provides a selection of complementary sweets designed to balance the natural bitterness of the tea with refined sweetness. The minimalist interior aesthetic serves as a functional backdrop for the vibrant green presentation of every dessert plate. Every item is prepared to order using authentic ingredients to maintain consistent flavor integrity across all dessert categories offered within this specialty space.

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Matcha Zanmai is widely celebrated as a premier destination for high-quality matcha in Montreal, earning praise for its authentic, earthy, and rich flavor profiles that avoid being overly sweet. Visitors frequently recommend their signature matcha soft serve, varied parfaits, and diverse menu of lattes and pastries, often noting that the experience rivals those found in Japan. While the establishment is frequently noted for its small, cozy seating area and occasional queues, most guests find the friendly, professional service and the premium quality of the ingredients to be well worth the visit, making it a beloved spot for both long-time matcha enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
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Mina
4.0

Soft sweet 🍦

Jul 6, 2026
on Google
Sarena
5.0

Really delicious matcha soft serve

Jul 6, 2026
on Google
VL
1.0

This is a scam, I ordered Matcha latte & they only filled the cup with half the matcha. It's quite pricey for half a matcha & it does not taste good, there is enough matcha powder, but not enough milk. Although the cakes look good, I do not recommend it.

Jul 4, 2026
on Google
Harry
5.0

J'adore cet endroit. MOCHI top. La glace en combo avec la slush miam & le cookie super. J'ai toujours la dame qui ressemble à une petite tortue qui me sert elle est trop gentille :)

Jul 3, 2026
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Christine
5.0

I have a problem…. Because I could eat one of these every single day! The soft serve matcha is dreamy, creamy & has a bold matcha taste. Every cone is like the best thing I've eaten in my life. I've tried others & this is far above the rest !!! Very nice staff & get a cone card to earn a free one !

Jul 3, 2026
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Mehrnaz
4.0

I bought the mixte matcha vanilla ice cream & honestly I enjoyed it a lot, the matcha was not overpowering, it had a subtle taste at the end of each bite & the mixture of vanilla was a nice combo for people who are so sold on the matcha taste
Overall a great spot for ice cream lovers
The service was quick, I did not have to wait long to get my order
I would definitely go back!

Jul 3, 2026
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Ghadirnass
5.0

This was amazing. We got the zenmai parfait & it was really good, I especially liked the toppings, the ice cream tastes like an actual matcha latte. Everytime I come in the city I get the parfait at least once.

The iced matcha latte was good, but I think they put just a little too much matcha. Although I do love my matcha strong, it got to the point where it was bitter.

Jul 2, 2026
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Sasha
4.0

Very good matcha flavor profile in their ice-cream. Had the Zanmai Signature Parfait but the portion was way too much for me, i was a fan of the matcha cake inside & the azuki, however the shiratama lacked a little of taste for me. Not a fan of jelly in general so the matcha jelly was not my favorite. However! If you like to try different texture it is a good pick. Very sad about the interior of the café, few seating available & the decor is well, lacking, & a lot of boxes everywhere. Be aware they do not have bathrooms. I would recommend taking a snack there & walking a bit to a nearby park or square to enjoy. Very enjoyable to have such great tasting Matcha available!

Jun 28, 2026
on Google
Tamara
5.0

One of my favourite spots for everything matcha 🍵

Jun 28, 2026
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Sofia
5.0

Hear me out, Best. Matcha. In. Town. If you want a simple matcha with authentic flavours, that's the place. Simple & effective. I also purchase their matcha powder pretty often. Mochis are nice, but mille crepes are the best, these are my pet peeves, do hard to resist. Baristas are the nicest, they welcome you when you enter & greet you when you leave. Great spot.

Jun 26, 2026
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