Tadaima - Mission
3515 20th St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Tadaima is a beloved Mission spot where Japanese-inspired drinks and light bites collide with creative flair—their matcha lattes (especially the pistachio cream and strawberry cream versions) are genuinely crave-worthy, and the fresh, never-heavy onigiri and chicken sando keep people coming back. The vibe is consistently busy for good reason, with visitors often grabbing their order to enjoy nearby at Dolores Park, making it the perfect casual fuel-up that actually tastes special.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Love Tadaima! Their salted cream hojicha is so good - tried the pistachio cream matcha this time equally good! The chicken sando is the bomb not as heavy as some other places, and love their onigiris as well. Just wish they opened earlier in the day!
Iced oat matcha with pistachio cream, half sweet - 5/5 not too sweet, matcha tastes fresh, pistachio adds nice crunch Spam mush I with egg, eel, avocado - 3/5 decent We walked in. Did not have to wait too long for the matcha. All seats were occupied but one clear out soon. You can order ahead online and pick up.
I’ve been here a couple of times but it’s a great place if you’re looking for a great matcha drink! I definitely recommend getting their matcha with strawberry cream - it’s perfectly sweet and you can taste both the matcha and the fruitiness of the strawberry without one overpowering the other. I’ve gotten their americano with the salted cheese cream a couple of times as well but it’s definitely less sweet and not as good as the matcha drinks. They have a good selection of food as well but I rly loved their yuzu salmon onigiri! There’s a quite a good amount of filling inside and the yuzu flavoring paired so well with the salmon, something I’d def order again if I want a quick eats! Place can get packed but they’re usually quick with their orders :)
I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived right an opening and there was no line whatsoever. I ordered the yuzu salmon and chicken onigiri, both of which were absolutely scrumptious! I could tell they were made to order too because the rice was warm. The spam musubis on the other hand were prepackaged and did not look fresh at all. Cannot comment on the sandos or matcha so will have to come back next time I’m in the Mission.
I love this place! It's always crowded and there is a big line (and for a reason!), so I recommend grabbing take out and enjoy it at Dolores park nearby - honestly, my best lunch combo:) I love the chicken karaage sando - perfectly balanced in flavor, spice and textures, shrimp tempura sando, and sweet options they have. Just tried the red bean mochi & matcha cream - it's so fun and unusual! The matcha is great! What I love about it is that you can regulate sweetness. Besides milk substitutions, there are a few fun add-on options, like strawberry puree (10/10!), pistachio (will try next time), cheese foam (I love it!). The staff is always nice and friendly. Overall, I love this place and enjoy the food every time!
Crema Reviews
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