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Matcha Cafe Maiko
Japanese Matcha Specialty Cafematcha soft servematcha lattesJapanese dessertshojichawagashi
A Japanese matcha cafe sourcing its tea directly from Harima Garden in Kyoto, renowned for vibrant soft serve and traditional desserts.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Chinatown / Lower East Side
Plate № 2050
About
Matcha Cafe Maiko is a Japanese matcha specialty chain with two New York City locations: a cozy street-front shop at 132 Bowery in Chinatown and a flagship at Rockefeller Center Concourse. The matcha is sourced directly from Harima Garden in Kyoto, Japan — a historic tea estate in operation since 1858 — resulting in a vibrant, intensely flavored soft serve that regulars describe as among the best in the city. The signature Maiko Special parfait layers matcha soft serve with azuki beans, mochi, aiyu jelly, corn flakes, and green tea chiffon cake. Seasonal flavors rotate throughout the year, and the drink menu includes hojicha lattes, matcha-calpico swirls, and black sesame options. The Rockefeller Center location also partners with Onigiri Yama for rice balls. With its compact format, quick service, and authentic Japanese sourcing, it is a beloved stop in the East Village Little Tokyo corridor.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Matcha sourced from Harima Garden in Kyoto since 1858 guarantees exceptional flavor rarely found outside Japan.
- The Maiko Special parfait is a layered work of art — soft serve, mochi, azuki, jelly, and chiffon cake in one cup.
- Seasonal and limited-edition flavors keep the menu fresh; options range from classic matcha to black sesame and hojicha.
- Two convenient Manhattan locations — Chinatown Bowery and Rockefeller Center — make it easy to stop on any visit.
Bowery location is inside the same building as Kyuramen. Rockefeller Center is concourse C033.
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Frequently asked
About Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Is Matcha Cafe Maiko an authentic japanese matcha specialty cafe restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Matcha Cafe Maiko is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese matcha specialty cafe in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Matcha Cafe Maiko located?
- Matcha Cafe Maiko is located at 132 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, New York, United States in the Chinatown / Lower East Side neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Matcha Cafe Maiko?
- Matcha Cafe Maiko does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Matcha Cafe Maiko?
- Matcha Cafe Maiko sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese matcha specialty cafe of this format in New York.
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