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.
To all Matcha lovers this is a must visit when in Montreal. The employee that helped us was so welcoming & kind - she walked us through the entire menu☺? If'fast casual matcha' was a category, this place would fall within it
Jul 1, 2025
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Koko & Orlando made our day. Super polite & humble but most importantly they suggested us some good stuff. Really happy to experience authentic Matcha Icecream. If you're a genuine lover, don't get the vanilla one & just get pure matcha to get authentic taste. 🍵
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!
It is very good! The hokkaido frappe with matcha. Ice cream on top is awesome. Lineups but totally worth it.
I love that it is not overly sweet. Super refreshing on a hot day.
Jun 24, 2025
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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 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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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!
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!
