Midori Matcha Cafe

"Midori" means "green" in Japanese, so it is no wonder that they specialize in Matcha (powdered green tea). The drinks are great and the service was quick and efficient. They even have more subtle alternatives for people that aren't big fans of matcha. Highly recommended tea shop if you're in the area. いただきます❗

Match soft serve swirl cone - 5 🌟! I went here in March but neglected to review the delicious cone I had at Midori Matcha Cafe until now. I am ashamed to admit I can't recall the second flavor I had in the soft serve swirl cone I enjoyed. I want to say milk tea or something similar. Regardless, if you enjoy matcha flavors and soft serve ice cream then this is a special treat. They are located in Little Tokyo in the same mall as the Japanese market. They have a nice selection of matcha drinks and deserts. Great place if you're in the area and/or are craving something matcha.

They use extremely high quality matcha in their soft serves and lattes. Beyond exceptional. The GOAT of everything matcha. Must visit this iconic landmark shop in Little Tokyo!

I really, really love Midori Matcha! Of everything, I pretty much always go for a large matcha latte, which comes out to $6.90 after tax, or $8 after tip. This place has the right vibe / music / AC / outdoor seating as well. Try their matcha or rose ice cream as well! I tag them all the time in my social media @midorimatcha and would definitely recommend it!

Very cute Matcha Shop. We ordered the matcha latte with almond milk. So good! Great priced.

I tell you what: one of the best ice cream cones I've ever had. The swirl was on point. Great place to stop if you're making visiting Little Tokyo.

I got the rose matcha latte and matcha scone. I’ll start with the good things. What I enjoyed about both of these items was that they were not too sweet. I didn’t even make any modifications to the sweetness. The rose flavor was light and not overwhelming. I had mine made with oat milk, as recommended by the barista. I would honestly skip on the scone next time. It was just a dry piece of carbs, like a large crouton. I didn’t taste the matcha either.

The soft serve was great! Strong matcha flavor with the right amount of sweetness, and not bitter at all.

love this place, point. blank. period. BUT why do they open so late?? Midori Matcha is located in very populated and touristy part of town but they are also right where all the federal courts and offices are. We're up at 7-8 am and I would love to get my daily matcha if they didn't open so late. At least open at 9 or 10 AM on weekdays please! Bare minimum tyvm.

My family and I were walking around Little Tokyo looking for ice cream when this spot popped up on Google Maps. We initially came in just for the soft serve and were pleasantly surprised by how rich both the matcha and hojicha flavors were! Since we knew we'd be sitting in LA traffic on the way home, we decided to grab a few lattes to go as well. I got the hojicha latte with oat milk, and it had a great roasty/chocolatey taste to it which is exactly what I look for in a good hojicha. This place is more of grab and go type spot when it's busy, but there is some bar seating and a table or two if you're lucky enough to get one.

This place is located at the Weller Court. I parked at the Japanese Village Plaza Parking Garage ($4 every 15 minutes) and walked to this place after I finished checking out the other stores in that area. This store was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon. The line wasn't too bad, and I was able to get a seat and table to wait for our order. When the order was ready, the lady came out with the drinks and brought us our drinks. We got the Matcha Latte (Iced), Matchacano, and Matcha/Hojicha Soft Serve. The Matchacano was not sweet at all, and the Matcha Latte tasted more like milk. I liked the soft serve since it was much sweeter and flavorful.

Matcha and hojicha swirl tastes good. So does the Rose and Lavender Matcha lattes. A must try for matcha lovers.

I was in the area and needed a caffeine boost. This place was busy, with a long line even during the week, so I knew it must be good. While they take a little longer to process orders, I didn't mind because it seemed they were intentionally spacing out drink preparation to avoid overwhelming the staff. I asked the cashier for a recommendation, and he suggested the Strawberry Matcha Latte. As someone who is usually indecisive, I immediately ordered it. It was a fantastic choice; the strawberry puree is layered on the bottom and complements the matcha perfectly without being too sweet. I highly recommend this drink for matcha and strawberry lovers!

Having matcha ice cream is a must have whenever I am in Little Tokyo! If you're somebody who enjoys both matcha and hojicha like me, Midori Matcha offers a swirl which gives you the best of both worlds. The soft serve is smooth and doesn't have any bitterness. I ordered the matcha scone as well; and it was so delicious! The white chocolate balances the richness of the matcha. The scone is soft on the inside and wasn't dry. There was seating available so I was able to sit down and enjoy my matcha goods. I really enjoyed each bite. I'll definitely be adding the scone to my order next time I am in Little Tokyo.

Delicious! Very strong tea flavors for both the hojicha and the matcha. They were the perfect sweetness as well! I saw there was a long line so I was curious what it was and thought it might be good. I'm glad I stopped by. Service is good and it does get crowded due to its popularity. There are a few seats though inside. They also sell merchandise and stickers to purchase. I'm definitely going to be coming back!

Cute and small cafe! The matcha was good, but in my opinion, the matcha latte is very watery and I feel it should be more creamy. Parking in the area is difficult, there is a parking garage below with steep prices. I think it's a $15 flat rate or $4 every 15 min (Cash or Venmo). There is validation at Marukai Market if you spend over $25. Service was on par, but it seemed like the employees were always rushing. This place is good, but only worth it if you're already in the vicinity.

Super yummy matcha spot located in little Tokyo near Marukai Market. The matcha tastes super rich and authentic. Ordered the strawberry matcha latte float (additional $3) with a swirl of match and vanilla. I really loved the atmosphere of this place and the modern looking environment. The service was good too. I think the efficiency of serving the drinks could be a little better since the drink pick up area is the same area where you order so it could get a bit overwhelming but other than that, everything else was great.

Midori Matcha, apparently a "must visit" spot on everybody's list of go-to's in Little Tokyo. Unfortunately, missed the mark, and missed the mark greatly. The assortment of drinks they have in this location are quite expansive as to what to serve that is matcha related, they even have some hojicha. But ordering the matcha here, it was way too expensive, and way too milky? And a very unpronounced matcha flavor. Could be better in quality, but what really got me was the staff. Not rude or anything, just very indifferent. They seemed to have no sense of urgency, and we went during Nisei Week so it was pretty busy. And when making drinks, they definitely looked like they didn't wanna be there. I come from food service as well, but it made me feel bad for how I'm buying something that seems like a massive chore for them to make. Definitely didn't like that feeling. I also asked for a cup of water and one of the workers rolled their eyes at me, even though it was summer and the outside was 90 degrees Parking is scarce of course in DTLA. Definitely willing to give this place another shot, but maybe not anytime soon.

The matcha & hojicha swirl was A (5/5)! It was perfectly sweet, but also bitter from the matcha/hojicha in the best ways! I could really taste the quality in the icecream here, depth in the matcha/hojicha flavors and I was super happy about it, it was perfection & love that they top it off with more powder. Then I ordered the blueberry matcha w/ oatmilk. Now the blueberry matcha was a bit disappointing considering the soft serve was SUPER amazing! Blueberry matcha on the other hand felt underwhelming, matcha flavor was lacking & felt too milky, couldn't really taste matcha notes. Blueberry notes were a little more present, but it was an okay drink. Have to give it (3/5). I would suggest switching up the recipe. Overall, quick service, nice workers, had some seating inside for small parties. I would come back here for the softserve alone! Best thing here and super satisfying. Hope to see improvements to their matcha drinks in the future.

Also one of my favorite matcha spots now the workers are always super nice I found out I'm a regular now since the sweet cashier girl now recognizes me lol I loved it but if you like rōk you'll like this spot maybe even a little more (the matchas taste really similar except midori doesn't have the cream top but based off the matcha itself though they do taste similar I like midoris more) because they offer a 24oz and 16oz I believe and rōk only offers one I'm not sure about rōks specific size but it's small like a couple sips small so I want to say maybe 12oz either way both good but definitely prefer midori ! Also have really good hojicha !

Tossed in an extra star because I remember the soft serve being really good (would recommend!), but I didn't feel that their matcha drink reflected that same quality. I ordered the lavender matcha at half sweetness, iced, and got it out within 8 minutes or so. Visually, the drink didn't appear to be very green which I was not concerned about, but I definitely didn't taste any undertone of matcha whatsoever which was very disappointing. The lavender definitely came out, however I didn't particular appreciate the inclusion of, presumably, dried lavender leaves inside my drink that, when ingested into the mouth, become very bitter.

10/10 Matcha/Hojicha Softserve - THIS IS SO FREAKING GOOD. Truly flawless, with zero complaints. The sweetness is perfectly balanced and exactly how I like it, since I prefer my desserts on the sweeter side. Cost - $7.50 in total. $6.50 for the ice cream and $1.00 for the cone.

Love the spyxfamily theme collab! All the items were in stock when we went a few weeks ago. The decorations are cute too. We got the bond drink which was really good and surprisingly not super sweet. We also got the loid matcha soft serve which unfortunately left a lot to be desired. It was quite icy and not creamy like other premium matcha places. There was also a huge gaping hole in the middle (see photo). Aside from that, the prize redemption is a bit confusing. They had a promo where you spend x amount of $ and get a free coaster or something, but it only applied to collab menu items and not their entire menu. Not only that- merch and food items are rung up separately so if you wanted the prize, you'd need to spend more to hit the amount on food items only or merch items only. A bit too strict, but whatever. At least the drinks are good!

Stopped my Midori Matcha while having a cute day out in Little Tokyo. My boyfriend was in the mood for matcha and we luckily stumbled upon this matcha shop! We realized it's definitely a popular matcha spot because it was pretty busy, the shop is quite small with a few bar seats for people who want to stay there and work on their laptop. There were about 10 people in line before us but the line moved quickly, it took us about 10 minutes to order our drink and we waited less than 10 minutes for our matcha to be ready. I was quite impressed at how quickly we got our drink! We ordered the Iced Matcha Latte and I appreciated that the matcha wasn't too sweet or overpowering. The earthy matcha flavor was in the forefront and it was reminiscent of the matcha we had in Japan! They used ceremonial grade matcha from Japan so we had high expectations, and Midori matcha hit the spot!

This is Not your Ya ordinary Matcha! One taste and they Gotcha I kid you Notcha! LoL! So onto the goods! I ordered their highly recommend Brownie Matcha which was really good and I'm glad I went with that. Next up was the Matcha latte straight up and this was a definite winner and they use Imperial Grade as I was told and knew why I got an instant uplifting feeling. My third order was the Kyoto style soft serve that had Hojicha and Matcha swirled together. Oh man! This was pretty good and by this time I really had a natural high! Overall I was satisfied with everything. The service was good and I'm sorry to say one of the two employees has to work on their customer service or it probably would've been a great experience. Parking is available along the streets and in nearby lots. And that's my take on it, Peace out my peeps.

Tasty matcha ice cream. The soft serve was very delicious and had a decent matcha flavor. I also ordered a matcha strawberry latte(not pictured) and it was also great and was not too sweet. It has a lot of caffeine.

Great texture and flavor. This place has been a favorite in the area ever since they opened. Their black sesame and matcha are on point. The rose was a little on the strong side - kind of gave off perfume vibes but if you like rose then this is probably a good thing! Great service and always super fast. Parking can be tricky but otherwise great location as it is in Little Tokyo so you can walk around with your ice cream and explore the area.

We came to Midori Matcha Cafe after one of the LA sparks game and it was ample experience. When we got in line there was only a few people ahead of us, but a few minutes after the line was crazy and out the door. They had a limited time menu and their regular menu items. The cafe is modern and has some decor and benefits of matcha listed. They also had some pastries like cookies and brownies on display. There were vegan options as well. Unfortunately, when it was time to order they were out of some of swirl flavors and some of desserts my wife wanted to order was sold out. I wanted to the Strawberry Matcha Latte with Matcha & Rose soft serve on top, but rose soft serve was out. I ended up getting the Strawberry Matcha Latte with Soft serve Matcha on top which is +$3. It's basically a Matcha Latte float so why not give it a try is what I was thinking. We didn't have to wait long for all our drinks. The seating inside is pretty limited but there are outside tables too. The Matcha Latte float was fine. I wanted to try something different but I think maybe just getting the soft serve and the latte separately would be more enjoyable. Either way their matcha was very good and I do love that they don't charge extra for milk substitutes. Midori has a a lot of reviews and steady customer flow for a reason. I'd come back again for sure.

My friends were raving about Midori for its creamy matchas, but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. I got their lavender matcha; it was bland and the only lavender flavor was from the dried up lavender they sprinkled on top. I had to chew the lavender, which made the drink taste a lot like soap :,(. My friend ordered a matcha and hojicha soft serve which was really good. The flavors on the matcha and hojicha were strong and not too sweet. I would definitely say to only get the soft serve from here. The owners were really nice! My friends and I were taking pictures inside the shop, and they came up to us asking if we wanted pictures all together!

LOVE matcha, and this is one of the good stops in Little Tokyo. We've come here for matcha in the past (which was delish!), so on our most recent visit, we decided to shake it up and try their Matcha affogato. Their Matcha affogato is definitely a good twist on the classic affogato. Instead of an espresso pour, it's a more concentrated matcha pour. The matcha itself was delicious, but the ice cream wasn't the best fit - a smoother cream, like a gelato, would've complimented the matcha better. Busier when we stopped by, but they were still efficient and everyone was kind. Low on seating, but we were able to find a seat. Overall, a good place to get some matcha!

If you love matcha, you will love Midori! Located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, this place has a line out the door waiting for the delicious drinks. The inside is small but does have a few tables and chairs. I think most people just buy it and bring it to wherever they are going. I ordered a matcha lavender latte with oat milk. The drink was delicious and the matcha was made perfectly. Had no grainy taste to it! Overall if I am coming to Little Tokyo I will be hitting this spot up more frequently!

If you're in the mood for a true matcha soft serve, this is the place to go. Note that true matcha has a very strong flavor, it's not a green tea ice cream. I enjoyed my soft serve, but as usual I feel everything is getting expensive! I was surprised you pay extra for the cone, the standard is a cup. We were there on a Saturday and the place was packed! The line took a lot longer than expected, it's not the most efficient process. Midori Matcha is located facing outwards in weller court. Not sure if they validate parking...we parked down the street closer to 3rd. They have a few indoor seats facing out the window. There's also several tables outside. But I suggest you walk around the area, so many cute restaurants and shops

Rose Matcha Latte was a nice treat after walking around Little Tokyo. I also grabbed their fig and rosemary scone as well as the match scone. Overall, really enjoyed the scones and matcha latte

I love me some matcha and was thrilled to see this cute shop right on the edge of Little Tokyo. Their matcha quality here is awesome, using ceremonial grade and providing lots of non-dairy milk options which I really appreciate. You're able to also control the sweetness level too so your drink is tailored to your needs. My Iced Matcha was great but it did take 15 minutes for us to get our drink. Not the worst wait but definitely longer than I am used to at a cafe. Cute cafe overall with a very chill vibe. Would return in the future.

I got the lavender matcha and it was alright. The atmosphere here was nice and welcoming with a few tables inside. Of course no public bathrooms. Anyways back to the drink, it was lacking the taste of lavender and the matcha taste was very faint. The drink was more milky than anything. Presentation was nice though.

Place was fantastic! Staff were super friendly and even offer any adjustments if you wanted. Wait was a little long but it was worth it. I tried both the hojicha and matcha. Both were solid, as a hojicha person 10/10. I definitely recommend the oatmilk for both options. Place looks very aesthetic like a matcha cafe. You can even buy tins of matcha here. Unfortunately no restroom.

Dessert and drinks were very well catered to the palate that isn't geared towards those with a huge sweet tooth. I'd say the flavors and sweetness were just right. Service was quick and courteous. The decor is simple and modern. Loved the set up for Spy x Family.

This is a good matcha spot located in little Tokyo. There's always a line coming out of the cafe so you know it's good. I don't think it's my favorite place for matcha but it is pretty decent. I got the vanilla latte with matcha soft serve float. It's an extra $3 to add soft serve and it was worth it. The ambiance of the place is nice. Parking is a bit difficult here but that's expected for little Tokyo.

I actually liked this place! I like the strong matcha flavor from the soft serve. Would come back.

The strawberry matcha is pretty good! The space is small and when I went it was very very busy. No where to sit, and took awhile to order. The line was at the door. I wasn't expecting it to be that busy, but other than that it is fine. I'll come back to try the matcha brownie.

Walked in a couple minutes before they closed. They were still nice enough to let us order. We made it easy and got two soft serves and a blondie that they heated up. Enjoyed the soft serves. The matcha flavor was great and not bitter. Really liked that they added a bit of the powder on top as well. Would love to come back soon to try some of the other items they offer.

Whenever I visit Little Tokyo, I visit Midori Matcha Cafe for my favorite: matcha soft serve. When I come here, I am reminded of Japan and match drinks and soft serves I had in Japan. Although the owner is Japanese, the matcha they use is not Japanese but of good quality. By the way, "Midori" means green. The shop is tiny so it's challenging to stay there for long. There is no parking, so please park on the street.

I ordered my usual matcha latte but didn't realize it automatically comes with sweetener. When I realized my mistake, I approached the staff and asked if I could get an unsweetened version instead. They immediately and happily made me a brand new one. The entire team was so sweet, kind, and accommodating--truly excellent customer service! And the matcha itself was very delicious. Highly recommend this Café!

I tried the Matcha Soft Serve and it definitely didn't disappoint! The soft serve itself was sweet, and the matcha powder sprinkled on top added a slight bitter note to it. For the price ($6), they do give you a large amount! Seating is available both outside and inside, but it is limited. It's a small cafe so heads up: there are no restrooms for customers to use. We got our dessert within 1 minute of ordering! Will definitely come back to try their matcha lattes!

I went here during their pop up collaboration with Spy x Family, I got the pink and green matcha swirl, it was so good. They serve soft serve ice cream and some special drinks and pastries.

Asked for creamer and they said no, very rude. Not sure why they couldn't give creamer

I always saw this place while walking around little tokyo. There was always a line out the door so of course I really wanted to try this place and I finally got to try it this weekend. My friend and I ordered the matcha vanilla latte. The drinks came out quickly; however, the drinks were weak in flavor. My friend asked for an extra pump of vanilla to sweeten it more. I would not try this again.

Ordered the standard 16oz Iced Matcha Latte and it was weak on the matcha side to the point it was watery and resembling milk more than matcha. Iced milk with a hint of matcha Very disappointed

First time at Midori Cafe. Got the iced Matcha Latte with 50% sweetness and iced Hojicha Latte. Both were really good. I generally like drinks that aren't too sweet, so 50% was good for me. Cafe is super cute inside. Next time I want to try the soft serve and float, they looked really good! Service was super quick.

Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and there was a small line. The store is small with limited seating. Very friendly staff, but was disappointed in the matcha latte. I ordered the matcha blueberry latte and found that it lacked flavor from both matcha and blueberry surprisingly. There isn't a bathroom available for customers here so not ideal if you are looking for a place to sit long term or study. Overall was just okay, similar to what other mentioned kind of just tastes like milk.

Was craving some matcha soft serve and this place delivered! I got the swirl, which was matcha and hojicha. Got it in a cone (extra $1) and it was really crunchy! The soft serve and cone were really good. The tea flavors were strong and the soft serve was perfectly creamy. They have some pastries available which included matcha scones and cookies (vegan ones as well!) There's some seating outside and Inside. Staff are friendly and acknowledge you when you're waiting in line .

I'm someone who's always been obsessed with matcha soft serve. I loved that Midori Matcha had something special and different (to me at least.) the hojicha matcha swirl ice cream was delicious. It wasn't too sweet at all. I've never seen hojicha soft serve before, so it was awesome to try! Will be coming back here.

I absolutely love the matcha here like LOOK at the green! They whisk their matcha perfectly so I've never gotten that excess powder like some other places and it's always consistent here which is part of why I love it. Also they have so many flavored lattes and you can make them a float if you're indecisive like me so you get the best of both worlds! Their matcha soft serve is the absolute best and they also have a bunch of desserts like their matcha blondies are so yummy I can go on abt them. Also, their prices here are way more affordable than other places imo like $6 versus the $8-$10 a lot of other places are! Currently, this is my #1 spot for matcha in LA.

Came on NYE around 1pm. The line was out the door. There was only 2 ppl working , 1 taking order and making soft serve and 1 making drinks. Lots of ppl waiting inside for their order. We got the hojicha /matcha swirl. It looks good but i was not impressed. The tea taste was not strong as the one I had in Japan. I could only feel the coldness of the ice-cream and that's it. Don't understand the hype, and will probably not come back.

I tried the matcha rose latte and I'm not a fan of matcha, but drink was unique as it had a very strong floral flavor. My favorite was the hojicha. It was decent hojicha that wasn't watered down. I appreciated how i could change the milk without extra money.

Midori Matcha is a cute little shop that offers matcha ice cream, drinks and baked goods. I would say that midori has my favorite matcha ice cream in little Tokyo. Their ice cream is super thick, creamy and has a deep matcha taste. I like getting the matcha swirl because it comes with hojicha ice cream. Together the flavor can be overwhelming since they are both bold tastes fighting for your attention but it's still very good. I would say pass on the cone though, it's nothing special and definitely comes out of a box. Something I did notice because I've been here twice is that they significantly reduced the portion size of the ice cream even though it's priced the same. I was disappointed by their regular iced matcha latte because it didn't have a strong matcha flavor and tasted like milk. Their strawberry matcha was significantly better because they use a fresh strawberry compote which helps give the drink some flavor. They do offer multiple milk options which is nice. They have some seating and a counter but I wouldn't recommend this place to hangout for extended periods of time. They also do not have a bathroom. Parking can be a pain if you come during busy hours. But when I came when they opened on a weekend I was able to find street parking no problem. Overall I would continue to come back to midori for their ice cream but I would skip on everything else since the other items didn't wow me.

If you're a matcha lover, definitely check out Midori Matcha cafe. They specialize in matcha and have everything from matcha soft serve to strawberry matcha, whisks, and ceremonial grade matcha you can buy. They also have lots of baked goods! I loved how their swirl soft serve contains both matcha and hojicha. The earthy, smooth, and slightly bitter flavors really complemented each other and the waffle cone retained the moisture really well and stayed crunch throughout. It was not too sweet and definitely captured the flavors of the teas very well. The strawberry matcha latte initially looked very sweet with a layer of thick strawberry purée on the bottom, but even after mixed it wasn't very sweet at all and there was still a heavy emphasis on the matcha with just a hint of strawberry that came through. The staff was really efficient and we had a good time sitting and enjoying our drinks. Check it out if you're in the Little Tokyo area!