Matsu Matcha
547 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“This Koreatown newcomer is turning heads with an intense, velvety matcha gelato that comes in escalating richness levels, though you'll only get to sample one per visit. The streamlined kiosk ordering system and minimalist space keep things efficient, though early growing pains like limited gelato availability and occasional excess ice suggest they're still finding their rhythm after their soft opening. It's worth a late afternoon visit if you're serious about matcha—just don't expect traditional preparation here, as their signature is decidedly in the direction of rich, dessert-forward interpretations.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Have had a lot of matcha in my life Had a long line on Saturday, you place an order on a kiosk, then you pick up (get one sampling of ice cream) - ultra rich matcha ice cream was 5/5 (so thick and rich, worth the +$1, but also pretty sweet— i’d say it’s very rich but not bitter)…
Exciting new matcha place to hit Ktown! 1 sample of gelato per person. I tried the ultra rich level and it was subtly sweet with a hint of bitterness. I don’t understand why there is only one kiosk and no menu so it takes extra long for people to order. The layout doesn’t really…
Its very good but I do think since its very new and they soft open last week that they ran out of gelato during the last two hours on Friday night which kind unfortunately I couldn’t try level 3. Their matcha latte however taste like oat milk and from what I seen they used the…
Literally worst matcha I ever had! I had to go home and fix it cause I couldn’t even take another sip. I also drink my matcha with just water and no sweetener but this was just straight sour. Didn’t ask if I wanted a sample of the ice cream. I was looking at the ice cream for a…
Soft opening hours - opens at 4pm. Good matcha and clean minimalist space. Only notes are that iced matcha latte had too much ice (more than half the cup) and you can only sample one Gelato per customer. At least 2 samples seems more reasonable if you're torn between flavors.…
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