"In July 2023, Stonemill Matcha fans were devastated to learn the cafe and tea shop would close after five years on Valencia Street. But in a surprising and welcome turn of events, a new owner stepped in to reopen the cafe in mid-December. Yoshi Takaguchi, also behind nearby ramen shop Taishoken, enlisted chef Yosuke Tajiri to oversee the kitchen, which has resumed turning out pork katsu sandwiches and green tea drinks." - Lauren Saria