MATCHA Stand MAIKO

I looked at the shaved ice item oh my gosh it’s huge but I went for Maiko special matcha flavor and it’s yummy. I didn’t like the cornflakes but oh well. Next time I’ll try the ube flavor. It’s locate behinf Marugame Udon restaurant. There’s also a Tiger Sugar boba tea place next door and there are tables outside to sit down and enjoy it.

If you are a matcha lover, this is a must-try for you!!! We had the matcha tea float, tried both the matcha and ube ice cream. Omg, the matcha tasted so real and flavorful. Since the matcha trend started, everyone everywhere try to have their so-called matcha and totally disastrous! So lucky we tried this place!! I love the ube ice cream, it's so unique, creamy and not too sweet. The matcha ice cream is even less sweet than the ube and again, it tastes so real and flavorful 😆! Make sure you stop by if you're around the area!

The matcha flavor is incredibly robust! It perfectly balances the bitterness of matcha with the sweetness of milk and sugar, while the sticky rice ball acts as a buffer, preventing the two flavors from clashing. Way better than the MAIKO in NYC.

Best matcha on Oahu in my opinion. The matcha tastes authentic & delicious, especially in ice cream form!

Pure matcha majesty! The soft serve is velvety green gold, and the latte? A cold, creamy spell of perfection. Matcha Café Maiko is a divine experience. Worth every swoon and spoon. Never had this good quality of a matcha in my 25 years of life.

They pack the soft serve with matcha so if you’re a matcha lover this is the place to eat! It’s more like a small booth so you get your matcha quickly but sit outside at tables. There’s limited seating so you get lucky or stand. It’s also a good value or price, especially compared to other matcha places nearby.

I really enjoyed getting my daily matcha here when visiting. They have ordering tablets you can easily order on. Whenever I came my matcha was always delicious and tasted authentic. Their soft serve, especially their ube, is absolutely delicious. The reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars is because they have terrible lids so if you are walking around it will most definitely leak on the sides like a lot. It was pretty annoying but it didn’t stop me from going back.

Always my go-to place for strong matcha! Tastes amazing is always a great sweet treat. I highly recommend the Hojicha w/ condensed milk.

Cafe Maiko is a wonderful spot providing matcha dessert, as well as other Japanese flavors and sweets. This is still the best match soft serve that I've had outside of Japan, and highly recommend to anyone that is looking to fulfill that craving.

Premium matcha indeed! I've tried the matcha soft serve and matcha latte . Both are delicious and made with quality matcha you won't be disappointed. Areas of excellence: Quality products - My favorite matcha spot in O'ahu Opportunities to improve: - Straws The straws are made out of a very flimsy material. Just grabbing the straw it crumbled and I needed to ask for another. Then when opening the next one the top cracked when trying to open it. When a straw cracks, it can't function properly. The flow gets disrupted and slips through the cracks in the straw It would be a great idea to pursue another straw product made of a more sturdy material. It makes for a more enjoyable experience -Customer service This location has screen kioskto place your order. The workers don't usually have much interaction with customers. A very transactional venue Implementing some interaction with clientele and adding positivity through conversations would greatly add to the appeal.

This is a must try for Matcha lovers !!!!!! Waited until they opened to be able to experience this. We ordered - Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk- So much depth in flavor even from the creaminess of the oat milk. I rarely ever chug my beverages, but this place I finished it by the time we walked back to the car. Matcha Latte w/ Soft Serve- Next time I'm for sure ordering this. The soft serve added so much creaminess to the drink more than just the oat milk , which I was an absolute fan of.

11/10 dessert. Seriously!! The matcha was incredibly tasty and balanced. The black sesame was also so good. I will say the workers were rude.

Cafe Maiko is always a good idea! I usually stick to their soft serves and like seeing what seasonal flavors they have. They currently have black sesame, which was nice and nutty and had a strong black sesame flavor without being too sweet, and with no grittiness. It was nice, smooth, and so yummy! The cones are good as well and don't interfere with their flavors. Ube was available as well but didn't get that. Interested to try their shave ice but it's hard to choose when soft serve sounds so good!

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko has always been my favorite spot to get both matcha drinks and soft serve. We got the Matcha Soft Serve Cone and Matcha Frappe -- the soft serve was creamy and had a strong, delicious matcha flavor, while the frappe was smooth and refreshing. I always highly recommend this spot for a sweet treat! Vibe: The store itself if very small, but they have seating in the shopping area outside the store. You can pay at the register or using the ordering machine. The service is always fast and efficient. Parking: They have street parking around the area, but unfortunately it's hard to find any open street stalls.

This place a favorite next to the hotel we stay at. The matcha ice cream is refreshing and cold and tasty on a hot day. We can walk around shopping while we eat. They have changed it to contactless pay now so there is no wait in line and they make your order within minutes. We went in the morning a little after they opened. It was great. I definitely recommend trying their ube ice cream as well. I got the swirl of matcha and ube. It was a great combo, as good as the matcha and vanilla. The lady in the store was nice too! It's a shop but decorated kind of like an ice cream stand but the decorations are so cute.

After trying so many disappointing matcha spots that just lacked so much matcha intensity (I'm sorry) THIS MAIKO MATCHA cafe is the ONE. After one sip I knew I'd return everyday bc it was walking distance from the beaches and hotel, this is the matcha latte you've been yearning for. Be mindful if you don't order the latte version it's VERY true unsweetened matcha water based.

We went to Matcha Cafe Maiko every night (4) we stayed in Waikiki. There are options for ordering at the kiosk or the counter and both are pretty quick. You wait for your number to be called and go back in for your order. The soft serve was very good, and their mochi is yummy as well. It's not flavored but its texture is on point, we really liked this place but the seating is limited and the outside can be a bit sticky or dirty.

My family and I love matcha everything! My mom was craving some matcha dessert and we came here after our dinner in Waikiki. We were not disappointed! They give you a lot for the price and you could share this with another person. We had the shaved ice with Azuki and condensed milk on top as well as the one with the matcha soft serve. The soft serve is sooo good! This dessert actually tasted better than a few we tried in Japan. We will be back when we are in Waikiki!

My fave matcha spot! Only wish the location offered parking, but can't expect too much out of Waikīkī! I love the matcha latte float and soft serve (seasonal flavors rotate, current flavor is watermelon as of 7/6/25). Prices are fair! They used to offer kama'aina discount, but not sure if they still do. Had to order on the kiosk because there was no staff at the register. Love the strength of the matcha in even their sweet desserts!

Conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki. It's a small shop with no seating. This place gets busy but service is quick. I ordered a Matcha Latte Float which is great if you can't decide between a latte or soft serve. It's so good! Not too sweet, creamy, and the matcha flavor really comes through.

I've been to this location many times and I have to say they are definitely difficult to beat in terms of their matcha and soft serve products. They also offer a Kamaaina discount if you show a Hawaii ID. They have a rotating flavor that changes either due to stocks or season (personal favorites are Watermelon and the Infamous Yuzu). They do not have validation so, come with a friend or drop by for a quick dessert! Current flavor is back to Yuzu as of 06/01/25!

Cute little matcha specialize dessert place. Was here a year ago and last week. Last time got their matcha soft serve which was delicious and creamy. This time got the shave ice matcha with mochi and red beans. Wait can feel a little long but was good overall

When I saw the simplicity of their menu, I knew it was going to be good! Whether you get a drink or ice cream, the options are relatively straightforward so that one can appreciate the quality matcha for what it is without distractions from additional flavors. Excited for a matcha latte, I was the first in line when they opened at 11:30A. Personally, I wouldn't necessarily call this location a cafe since there's no seating inside and all items are prepared in disposable cups. It is more of a walk-up storefront with just a counter and self-ordering kiosk. 12 oz. MATCHA LATTE ($5.50): Upon first sip, I was in awe! It was so creamy and the flavor of the matcha truly shined. Based on its lovely green color, richness and slight earthiness, I had no doubts that they use high quality matcha here. If I could change one thing, I would have requested to lessen the sweetness a bit. The latte actually tasted like a strong green tea ice cream, but every sip was delightful. My preference for less ice was perfectly executed as well. My companion ordered the LEMON MATCHA ($5) which is one of their non-dairy options. She said the lemon flavor was very subtle and would have preferred that it be more apparent. However, I'm assuming that they intended for the matcha to remain the focus and not be masked behind notes of citrus. This is one of the best matcha lattes that I've ever had, and the price was very reasonable, especially considering its location in the touristy region of Waikiki. 4.75 stars.

We stopped by while looking for dinner but found ourselves craving something sweet--and since we love matcha, this spot was a no-brainer. We ordered the matcha soft serve in a cup with ube and the matcha latte float. The soft serve was excellent--creamy with a strong, authentic matcha flavor. The ube paired really well with it too. The matcha latte float was a fun combo--you get the best of both worlds: a refreshing drink and a scoop of matcha soft serve on top. My only (minor) complaint? I wish there was more! It was so good I finished it way too fast and was left with just ice. Still, a great little treat spot for matcha lovers. Would definitely come back!

@fortunefoodfinds: "(U)BE-autiful n' CONE-fident! A swirl of matcha + vanilla n' ube soft serve from PREMIUM MATCHA Café MAIKO in Waikiki. Both are so good where you can really taste the ube n' the matcha has the earthy flave, that is my fave!" Staff: friendly Interior: step inside only to place n' pick up order Exterior: has outside tables n' chairs Wait time: 10 mins total (5 mins before n' after ordering) Parking: street or nearby garages Overall comments: it's been many, many years since my last visit. I forgot how good this place was n' wish I came back sooner!

The match was very good, but the price was a little bit high considering the amount given. Besides the price though, the ambiance was very light and the service was extremely fast.

They have this place in San Francisco so I had to come here! By far the best place for matcha soft serve and matcha lattes! I love it! The waffle cone is made fresh and the flavor is always consistent and never disappoints! You have to check this place out! I always come here when visiting Waikīkī! The soft serve is not too sweet and you can taste the quality match green tea! So delicious!

I'm a huge fan of soft serve, and this was a delightful recommendation. Service was quick, shop was cute and conveniently located for those staying at the Waikiki resorts. The matcha here is definitely the highlight (go figure), and I'm very pleased that it's neither too sweet nor unappealing bitter (as I often find with matcha lattes). Very happy with the experience!

Very nice quaint spot to have dessert after a meal. The order kiosk is touch screen, and pretty easy to navigate. While they are known for their matcha, opted for the Ube and Hojicha swirl in a cup. Such a tasty combo! Truthfully, if it is your first time, would go with the matcha for sure!

This place is a real matcha lover's dream. I tried the latte and the soft serve. Both have a rich high quality matcha taste. If I had one complaint it would be that I wish it was just a tad bit sweeter but I would rather it be less sweet than overly. It's a really small shop located in the middle of Waikiki near Konos. There was no line when I went so service was quick. The soft serve is a perfect treat on a hot summer day.

Pretty good ice cream matcha. The matcha drink itself is average though. Do recc the float

I LOVE Matcha Maiko. It is my go-to matcha soft serve. I know there's another matcha soft serve in Waikiki but this one is the best. The matcha flavor is superb and the soft serve is the perfect texture and softness. Not sure why, but today's melted a bit faster than normal. I was trying to slurp it up as quick as I could haha. Nonetheless, this is always hands down the spot. I tell anyone and everyone to go here because it's amazing. I also love that we can sign up for rewards through the phone. One thing to know, you can get street metered parking on the side OR park across at the International Market Place. You can buy something to get validated for first hour free or $4 for the first 30 minutes.

I have always been coming to matcha stand maiko because we like the flavor of the drinks and ice cream, but each time i feel like the service has been getting worse. The ice cream melted very fast and they pack the lattes with way too much ice and very little fluid. The positive is that they give kamaaina discount if you show your id.

FOOD -- I was debating whether I should get a latte or ice cream -- lo and behold, they offer the matcha latte float which gives you the best of both worlds. The matcha latte float was amazing! You could tell that the matcha latte and matcha ice cream was made with great quality because of how strong the taste was. I took my sweet time enjoying the ice cream. My only complaint is that the latte was consumed rather quickly (was the portion small?) and was already sipping through a cup full of ice. They also sell bags of 40g matcha powder for $16. SERVICE -- Workers have pleasant and friendly personality. My order was ready in less than five minutes. It was very quick! They also offer resident discount with state ID. AMBIANCE -- This spot is a standalone stand tucked behind Marukame in Waikiki. I just wish there was more clean tables to consume my snack on. I sat on a stone table right infront of the shop with melted ice cream that looked like it had been there for hours. Also, parking in Waikiki is generally hard to find so be warned about that before coming here!

Super delicious! My kids loved it here. We walked around the area, had ramen nearby, and stopped here for a treat. The service was good, and we were seated outside, making it a pleasant and relaxing experience.

While the portion sizes were deceivingly small, the matcha soft serve was delicious! Perfect sweet treat!

Parked at IMP and walked over. The matcha was good, matcha latte ice cream float was a 10/10. I got the shave ice type matcha bowl and it was ok... I wouldn't get that one again but their matcha latte float saved the day! The service was fast and friendly, the order took about 4-5 min to come out after ordering. While there's no indoor seating, there's a lot of available tables on the outside and benches/seats. Give this place a shot when you're in Waikiki!

Very happy to see a Matcha Maiko here in town. This shop is located along Kuhio Ave, and is situated next to Play Bar night club and Ebinomi. Parking is pretty hard to find in Waikiki per usual. There's no indoor seating in the shop, you stop in to place an order on a kiosk and then can sit down on these low rock walls that are in the courtyard. I love getting the matcha and ube flavors, and in general I highly recommend any of their soft serve flavors (and trying their seasonal ones!). Service is quick and friendly, and my order usually comes out quickly. I love how strong the matcha flavor is in their ice cream, and it still comes out creamy and not too sweet. This is always the best place to get matcha for me!

Premium Matcha Café Maiko is a bit of a hidden gem! While its tucked-away location might make it tricky to find, but adds a charm for those in the know. There are chairs and benches for enjoying your treats on-site is a nice touch, especially for those looking to take a break while exploring Waikiki. It's definitely our spot to go when we're craving matcha in Waikiki. The vanilla and matcha mix soft serve sounds like a perfect treat for the warm Waikiki weather. Creamy and refreshing with that signature matcha flavor. Pairing it with the matcha cake is a great choice; the cake was soft and a decent size that complemented the soft serve beautifully. The matcha latte was pretty good with its authentic taste providing a refreshing beverage option. Overall, Café Maiko offers good quality matcha-based treats that hit the spot on a hot day.

A tasty little hole in the wall in Waikiki for a not-too-sweet matcha treat. Enjoyed the matcha parfait which was a good portion and size to share with a friend or two. The fresh mochi was incredible and I wish I'd ordered more ala carte. Overall it wasn't too sweet but I wished the matcha flavor was still stronger. The matcha cake was ok to me (a little dry and dense), but the corn flakes, adzuki and jelly were fantastic. Would be interested to try the seasonal ube flavor and adzuki soft serves. Staff are friendly and there's both a counter to order with staff and a self-order kiosk. Card payments only!

Not all Matcha Maikos are the same. In fact, they have a huge variance of taste and quality. I've been to ~5-6 matcha Maikos. This location is the best one. Must try here. If you like a strong green tea flavor. I would skip the shaved ice and just get anything with their soft serve.

Been here a few times and it's always satisfied my matcha cravings. I feel I'm picky with my matcha and am always disappointed when the color doesn't come out darker green, or if the matcha is drowning in milk. However, cafe Maiko definitely has quality strong matcha. You can order with a worker, or order using the tablet outside which is super user friendly! My go to is an iced matcha oat milk latte with less ice. Always comes out great with a bold and slightly bitter matcha flavor and the less ice prevents it from getting too watered down. I've never tried the frozen drinks or teas, but they seem popular! They sell their own matcha in bags, too! Located next to donut king. Not a lot of seating outside as it's more of a to-go spot. As for parking, I usually will be in the area (like at international marketplace) and will swing by as it's across the street. However, international marketplace now requires a $25 purchase for validation--which to me that concept is wild--and most stores don't let you combine purchases for validation. Even with the parking issue, if you're in the mood for quality matcha, it's definitely worth making the trip, it's the only location across the islands!

We have been coming here for years & pretty frequently. Recently the portion sizes have gotten smaller & smaller every time we come. Portion sizes are always inconsistent. Also the service has gotten worse every time. What was something we looked forward to in Waikiki, I think it was our last visit for a while.

Small walk up spot next to Playbar Waikiki. Good quality matcha, nice staff, and fresh ingredients. The red bean and mochi inside was good. The ice cream was creamy too. We split it amongst the two of us and it was just right!

I love their soft serves. They have a rotating flavor, but I do wish they kept the yuzu year round. The watermelon is very good too. If you show your license, they will give you a Kamaaina discount. The workers are nice and the shop is clean. Their service is quite fast, but sometimes there is no seating. The eating courtyard is shared with other places, so on a hot day, you must eat quickly! If you want, you can also add castella to your soft serve--I never do, but my brother does.

Out of many Matcha places in Hawaii nowadays, this is the first one in 2016. I was really shocked with their quality when they opened and they are still keeping the same quality with their warm hospitality. What I would like to say bold is that it's the most reasonable Matcha drink place in Hawaii now. I appreciate their 8% (I suppose) Kama'aina discount. It's definitely my favorite one ever since! Viva Uji Matcha from Kyoto!!!

​If you're into matcha, you have to stop here. Their matcha soft serve is the real deal--super creamy with a great, authentic matcha flavor that isn't too sweet or overwhelming. It was the perfect treat to grab while walking around Waikiki. Just a heads-up, parking can be tricky in the area, so looking for a public garage nearby is your best bet.

Really needed a cool drink after walking in the sun for a bit. I've visited the Cafe Maiko location back home in Vancouver many times, so I was very excited to see it here in Oahu. Quality was nearly identical and delicious. Although I'd say a bit more expensive to what I pay back home, still worth it. I got their classic iced matcha latte, but I've had their soft serve before as well and it's a must-try if you're up for the extra dairy.

No cash fyi! I was weary to get the shaved ice because I didn't think it would have as much flavor as the ice cream, but I was very wrong! You could taste the matcha in every bite. They aren't stingy with it! Fast service and you can order on kiosk

Walking down Kuhio Ave in Waikiki I spotted a sign with a matcha green tea cone, and thought...who doesn't love a cone while strolling around? Shop is open daily 11:30-9PM every day. Nice menu inside the cafe wiht a self serve kiosk. Menu included soft serve cones, cups, shaved ice, teas, tea floats, frappes, lattes and more. Staff was friendly and talked me into a mix vanilla and matcha maiko special. Matcha and Vanilla were refreshing and filled that dessert craving. The Shiratama mochi balls were not as soft as I would expect, seasonal chestnut was good, corn flakes and agar jelly was good, match cake was moist and azuki beans were good. A lot going on in this cup, but overall good 4/5. They even sell pints of ice cream to go. The Yuzu Japanese citrus cone sounds good for our next visit. You can also pick up matcha powder here as well. Note: NO CASH PAYMENTS card or phone only. Your leaf reward points can only be used in the Honolulu store and not other Premium Matcha Café Maiko locations. Tip: 8% Kama'Aina (local only) discount available.

came here after udon for desserts. The Yuzu ice cream was delicious! creamy while tangy at the same time. I liked my rice tea hojicha latte as well. the green tea latte was also good! They have an order machine to make things quick and easy.

Absolute best matcha on the island!! Service is always great too, really nice people. Good price for great quality matcha. I love that they have a kamaaina discount as well. They now have a machine in the middle of the store to order yourself instead of having to order from the register. We did that and then saw the tiny words on the side saying they only do kamaaina discount at the register T-T but it's alright. They sell their matcha blend on the side as well, and oh man was I tempted! But I'm about to get matcha from Kyoto so I'll live until then. It's a shame that they're in Waikiki, because I think they'd get way more local customers if they weren't.

Cute little ice cream shop in the heart of Waikiki. Service is ordered through a machine and they do not take cash. I got the mixed cone with match and vanilla. It is piled high with ice cream but melts fast in the Hawaiian heat. It was delicious and came out to $10 CAD after conversion.

It's so yummy, it's so rich and creamy I keep coming back here until it was time to go home

Matcha maiko was my fave match spot ever since I had it in San Diego but unfortunately not all locations are created equal In SD I had the most delicious beautiful strawberry hojicha drink ever. So naturally I wanted to try this location Hojicha latte float - the hojicha wasn't sweetened and I wish it was. Also I ordered light ice, when I received my drink 75% of the cup was ice and they said that WAS light ice and that regular ice is 100% of the cup? So I would recommend NO ICE or not this option at all just get the ice cream by itself. We weren't satisfied sharing the latte float with 2 sips each so we ordered another item, the matcha frappe. It was strong and on the bitter side which can be good cause that's better than watered down, but we wanted it sweeter and so we asked if we could add more sweetner and they started charging us before asking us idk I guess I'm just not used to this type of customer service about not being very accommodating to have happy customers. Maybe it's cause it's a heavy tourist spot why they dgaf :/ lmao TLDR just get the ice cream lol.

Love their half vanilla and matcha swirl cone. The perfect combination of a bit bitterness and sweetness. Had it twice while I was in Waikiki because the first time half of if fell on the floor while I walking.

After a nice udon meal, we went out the back way and spotted people leaving a shop holding icecream, which is exactly what we were craving for dessert. Seems to be a hole in the wall near Playbar specializing in matcha. The icecream cup i got immediately took me back to my Japan trip. I chose the vanilla matcha swirl: The matcha tasted authentic in that rich/ bitter matcha way, which was beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the vanilla. It has a very smooth texture. Afterwards, I went to Yelp to learn more- the matcha is from Kyoto! No wonder. First time here- writing this review so I can relive this experience and remember to come back! Next time will be sure to ask about the kamaaina discount. Didn't know and wasn't asked.