Matcha is a type of green tea made by taking young leaves of Camellia Sinensis and grinding them into a bright green powder. The powder is then whisked with water to make the drink. This is different from regular green tea, where the leaves are infused in water, then removed.
Matcha leaves are grown on green tea bushes kept under shade. The shade increases the amount of chlorophyll content in the leaves, which is what makes them bright green and full of nutrients. It is known to be between three to ten times the amount of antioxidants in a normal green tea.
The best thing now is, many restaurants and cafes have creatively used matcha not only as a drink but making it into different desserts, pastries and foods.
If you’re a matcha lover, here’s some of the spots you should be looking at around Klang Valley.
Maccha Iki
Maccha Iki have a range of matcha products ranging from mille crepe, puff, tiramisu, mousse, cakes, ice cream and of course the drink itself.
No. 47G, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/6B,
Pandan Indah 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Oh Cha Matcha
Oh Cha Matcha serves sugar-free, dairy free & guilt-free matcha drinks, which means not only the matcha is green, the milk is also ‘green’. By importing fine matcha from Uji, Kyoto itself, they also sell the powders if you’re one that loves to DIY your own drinks.
1 Utama
Lot LGK9, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,
1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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Yum.cha
Other than their specialty drinks and pastries, they have an instagrammable Tiffany blue staircase by its side. Matcha lovers can enjoy donuts, croissants, burnt cheesecake, canelé, madeleine, and matcha drinks here—made using the premium selection of matcha from Niko Neko.
32-1, Jalan Selera 1,
Taman Bukit Indah, OUG
58200 Kuala Lumpur.
Matcha Hero
Matcha Hero uses the award-winning brand Marukyu-Koyamaen, which the founder starts cultivating and processing tea in Ogura, Uji in approximately 1704. They have a simple menu at their shop, but expect good quality ingredients from them.
Lot PG.16.00, Level 6,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Mei by Fat Spoon
A Japanese-inspired fusion restaurant, you might think that they don’t specialize in matcha-based foods. You should try their matcha cake and also their homemade matcha butter served with croissant. Of course they do serve matcha-based drinks which comes with a choice of plant-based milk.
Hartamas
22-G, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
The Hub SS2
B-G-05, The Hub,
19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan,
Section 19, 46400,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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Miru Dessert Cafe
If you’re a dessert lover, Miru Dessert Cafe must be a haven for you. Offering from kakigori, waffles, lava cakes, mille crepe, they also have seasonal desserts that you will crave for.
For matcha, remember to try out their Matcha Toast served with high grade Uji matcha. You’ll also enjoy their Matcha Lava cake and also Matcha Latte Kakigori.
Damansara Uptown
62, Jalan SS21/58,
Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya.
Pavilion KL
Lot 6.35, Level 6,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Littlepeople
When you have the opportunity to be there, try out their bestsellers, Charcoal Matcha Roll and Matcha White Chocolate Tart.
G-01, Avantas Residences
162, Jalan Klang Lama,
58200 Kuala Lumpur.
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Niko Neko Matcha
Being a matcha lover in Malaysia, many would have known Niko Neko. They have one of the best matcha cafes in Kuala Lumpur with their zen, minimalist concept stores and design. You can even have your favourite matcha drink with matcha burnt cheesecakes, Choux pastries, and croissants.
The Concept Store 1.5
82A, Lorong Maarof,
Bangsar 59000,
Kuala Lumpur.
The Concept Store 2.0
181, Jalan Tun HS Lee
Chinatown, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.
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Kakiyuki
This brand may be famous for its shaved ice dessert or better known as Kakigori, when it comes to matcha, namely Matcha Brulee and Matcha Colada. But they also serve other matcha creations, such as the Anmitsu Ice (Matcha Mont Blanc Ice, Hojicha Mont Blanc Ice), Matcha Monaka Ice Cream Sandwich, Warabimochi, Matcha Roll Cake and also the dessert sets.
Paramount Garden
25, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
P4.17.00, Level 4,
168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
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Hejaü
One of the more creative and adventurous cafe in Klang Valley that tries out different creations of matcha for their menu, they incorporated local ingredients into their drinks such as asam boi, coconut, barley and more.
They are also famous for their matcha polo bun, which is always bought by customers once they are freshly baked. Hence, it is always sold out.
The Gasket Alley
The Gasket Alley,
Unit 15-10, Lot 15,
Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Brew 9
SH-01-23 Geo, Jalan Sungai Burung 32/68,
Bukit Rimau, 40460,
Shah Alam, Selangor.
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Chabashira Tea Roastery
Taman Paramount
129, Jalan 20/7,
Taman Paramount, 46300,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
The Exchange TRX
Level Concourse, Seibu, The Exchange TRX,
Persiaran TRX, Imbi,
55188 Kuala Lumpur.
Ono
47, Jalan SS 2/30, SS 2,
47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Matcha Eight
The Exchange TRX
L2.73.0, The Exchange TRX,
Persiaran TRX, 55188
Tun Razak Exchange, Kuala Lumpur.
LaLaport BBCC
G-68, Ground Floor,
Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre,
2, Jalan Hang Tuah,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.
