Crema's Take
“This Japanese-inspired spot brings creative energy to NYC's matcha and onigirazu scene with inventive flavor combinations like miso plum with shiitake and cheese that showcase real culinary ambition. While the matcha drinks land smoothly and the flavor profiles are genuinely delicious—think umami-rich chicken with spicy chili oil—reviewers consistently note that portions feel tight for the $11-13+ price point, and the casual preparation style (including visible microwaving) doesn't quite match the premium pricing. If you're drawn to adventurous specialty drinks and playful Japanese handheld snacks and can embrace the grab-and-go vibe, it's worth a visit, though managing expectations around portion size will make the experience more satisfying.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Love the creativity and huge variety of onigirazu, but the price is a bit high for the portion. What we’ve gotten for $13+ each was a lot smaller than shown in picture (roughly size of my palm). The flavors were alright though. Pretty small seating area but nice ambience. We…
Had the chicken with spicy chili oil and it tasted great! Very flavorful with great umami kicks to it. Though the portions were smaller, the food tasted great. A little pricey for the size. No restroom and only a small bar like table to sit by the window.
I honestly expected way better. The food here was a huge let-down from the moment it came out. They microwaved the onigiri/musubi right in front of us, which already killed the vibe — the rice came out mushy and hot in weird spots, and the salmon filling looked really…
The food was mid and we watched them just microwave all the meats & fish. The spam was extremely pink like it was boiled and kept in a warmer, and the salmon was 100% packaged. The strawberry matcha latte looks nothing like what they advertise either and tastes bitter and low…
I got the strawberry matcha latte which was about $11. The matcha was light but good. The onigirazu had miso plum, shiitake, boiled egg and added cheese to it which made it loaded and delicious
Crema Reviews
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