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 draws praise for authentic, high quality matcha across drinks, ice cream, mochi and a variety of desserts, with favorites like the Zanmai parfait, yuzu tartlette and matcha soft serve repeatedly highlighted. Reviewers describe the experience as cozy and welcoming, with staff described as friendly and efficient, though seating is limited and lines can be long during busy times. Prices are often noted as on the higher side but still considered fair for the quality and artistry of the matcha and toppings. A few notes mention that some drinks may be too sweet or not as strong as expected, and that decaf versions can cause stomach upset for some. Space is small, making takeout common, and the atmosphere is intimate rather than spacious, which suits matcha lovers looking for a quick treat. Overall, Matcha Zanmai is described as a must visit for matcha fans, delivering vibrant, earthy flavors and a range of textures across signature items.
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💚
Oct 12, 2025
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We loved the parfaits here, you can actually taste the matcha! So many different options we will have to come back to try them all :) the cloud logo is also so cute haha wish they sold merch with it
Been looking at this place through my office window (new location) for a month. I went today & don't regret it! So delicious! Got to meet the owner, Hank, great guy. Look forward to returning.
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!
absolutely love this place. rich, flavourful matcha, & their desserts are just as good. my personal favourite is the matcha parfait. truly the best of both worlds.
Only criticism is that they should definitely consider closing later on Fridays/Sat/Sun. It is always very busy, even at their closing hour, & during the weekend, my friends & I have been bummed to miss out on this place for dessert after a dinner out.
Oct 1, 2025
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Nous avons pris un mochi pêche & une tartelette yuzu. & aussi un latte macha & un biscuit cookie mochi mâcha chocolat. J'aime bien la tartelette yuzu !!
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.
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
Ok, je comprends que le matcha puisse être une tradition dans certains pays d'Asie & notamment le Japon.
Mais arrêtons de nous mentir, ça goûte vraiment le gazon non ?! J'arrive vraiment pas à y trouver un intérêt en dehors d'une mode healthy coûte que coûte…
