Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe DTLA

Salt and butter rolls were so delicious. It was light and fluffy but had that classic crispy crust on the outside. Reminiscent of the ones I would enjoy in Korea. Limited seating and selection but still a must go to spot in Little Tokyo

Such a gem of Japanese bakery and cafe hidden inside a Japanese hotel. Each bun in this bakery are soft and yummy. Not only they are very authentic Japanese bakery flavors, they also have very authentic Japanese drinks too, their matcha series had lots of unique flavor combination. Their bakery takeaway box also really cute. The tuna bun with LA sign very unique to international visitors. This bun also have crunchy top component. Just yummy to enjoy. Kobo Kuma is one of my favourite too, design of this bun are unique to each pieces super cute. This is a soft custard bun, very yummy. This cafe also sell hojicha, which is very hard to find in USA overall. Their speciality drinks is sweet, bit not too sweet. Love the matcha cold brew too. Will certainly come back to try taro latte, matcha rose latte, lavender latte next time. Staff are very friendly. Limited seating inside. No outdoor seating. If you love Japanese bun and drinks, strongly recommend to try this cafe, which located in the city area, little Tokyo area, easy accessible by train.

This place is very small because it is inside a hotel but it’s kept very clean . I did see fruit flies in there like two and I told the lady the first time I went but the doors are open so I guess it’s inedible but maybe pay attention! The food is so satisfying. They were sold out of their French toast something so delicious. The little teddy desserts with the pudding inside are amazing 🤩 it tastes like the manjar in a Guatemalan plantain dessert !!!! I had a fish sandwich with coleslaw small in size but worth it and can’t never go wrong with drinks

If you’re looking for a banana creme matcha, this is the ONLY place that has the best version! Everything is so smooth, from the matcha to the creme on top! The staff are super friendly and are very fast! The line will get crazy but it’s worth it I’m telling you!! I would drink this matcha everyday if I could.

The most delicious matcha I’ve ever gotten! 🍌 🍵 I got a banana cream matcha and my taste buds were in absolute shock from the flavor of both the banana cream and the matcha itself. Both were so special, I have no idea what they add to it to make it so perfect! The pastry was also really good, the bread wasn’t sweet, but the red bean paste was, so it’s a perfect combo. The cafe is at the entrance of a hotel and there was a sign of no public restroom.

I stopped by this bakery and tried the curry pan, red bean & butter pan, and cookies & cream pan--and wow, everything was amazing! The bread was incredibly soft with just the right amount of chew and texture. Each item was perfectly balanced in flavor--not too sweet or salty, just deliciously satisfying. While the prices are on the higher side for individual pieces, the quality absolutely justifies it. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving really good bread!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this bakery. It might be one of my favorite bakeries. The beverages are amazing. I love the matcha sea salt cold brew and the taro beverages personally. However all their drinks are well crafted, delicious and very pretty. The bread is very fluffy and I always buy a couple extra paninis for later in the week.

If you ever find yourself in Little Tokyo, you have to check out Okayama Kobo especially if you're into fluffy, buttery salt rolls (they're famous for them!). But what actually pulled me in was seeing "Banana Cream Matcha Latte" on their drink menu. As soon as I saw it, I was like, “Okay yeah, I’m going.” The cafe is tucked inside a hotel, and when we went on a weekend, there was a line, but it moved pretty quickly. Ordering was smooth, and I loved that they offered non-dairy options too, which is great for anyone with lactose intolerance. Before you order a drink, the staff asks if you’re getting anything from the bakery first. And let me tell you, every single bread on display looked amazing. But we were already pretty full, so we just went for drinks this time. It was a hot day, and while waiting inside felt a bit warm, once I got my drink, I forgot all about it. The Banana Cream Matcha Latte sounded like it might be heavy because of the cream part, but surprisingly, it was really refreshing! The banana and matcha combo worked way better than I expected. Not too sweet, just perfectly balanced. They even added crushed Nilla wafers on top, which gave it a nice little texture and a fun twist. Definitely going back and next time, I’m not skipping the bakery section! 😋

These days Little Tokyo feels like the town Ohtani built. Murals and advertisements of Ohtani are everywhere, and it's almost a game when I visit: spotting his endorsements all over the neighborhood. My personal favorite ad is thoughtful Ohtani sipping a bottle of Ito En green tea. Ohtani might be an ace pitcher and power slugger, but can he make a salt-and-butter roll as good as Okayama Kobo? That's not a fair question or maybe I'm just salty because I see so many cute Asian girls wearing his jersey at Dodger games. Can't really blame Ohtani-san, though, because the rolls and curry pan from Okayama Kobo are some of the best I've tasted in LA: pillowy soft inside, crispy outside. The flavor is subtle and delicate, yet it leaves a warm feeling after every bite, like a gentle spring breeze. Still, I don't want to just parrot the usual praise. Instead, I followed a small clue: The Loaf Bakery in Newhall, which I heard has ties to Okayama Kobo. That breadcrumb trail made me curious about the company's background. Through my deep dive, I learned that the founder, Tsunetaka Kawakami, is a respected businessman in Japan, respected enough to have his own manga biography. But what surprised me most is that Okayama Kobo's biggest business isn't retail, it's consulting. Through his Liaison Project, people with no bakery or business background can open their own bakery after just five days of training. It's not a franchise, just a proven system built on making bread with additive-free, 100% Japanese wheat. Today, more than 300 bakeries worldwide are graduates of his system. In the end, Ohtani-san could probably bake a roll as good as Okayama Kobo's... so long as he enrolled in the five day training. That thought makes me laugh, though a little jealous too.

Bread & pastry were pretty good! We got the mango matcha danish & kobo kuma bread. I wish I would've tasted a bit more of the mango flavor for the danish, but the bread was warm when we received it! I think that was pretty sweet. I was big disappointed on the matcha...it's an ok matcha & the latte was okay as well. I can taste the richness in the espresso though, so I am going to recommend for all my coffee lova to give it a try! Kev really liked the matcha but didn't really care for the pastry's and I felt the complete opposite lol! I loved the pastry's, didn't like the matcha so that was funny lol! -J Jiggy wanted to take me here cuz her coworker brought these before. I really liked the banana creme matcha latte which is something I've never tried before. Jiggy's latte isn't really my thing and the pastries are okay but the presentation is really cute. Worth checking out if ur in the little Tokyo area. -K

I FINALLY got to try okayama kobo bakery and I totally get the hype now! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! +located inside Miyako hotel! Super cozy and small spot. Meter street parking or paid parking structure available nearby. +influencer I like (stellanspice) recommends their fish fillet panini so I ordered that and japanini (pesto, tomato, shiso) and they were both so good! The fish fillet panini tasted like fancy filet-o-fish. The bread was pillow-y soft and the crispy fish panini with their yummy tar tar sauce and melted cheese made the perfect little panini sandwich and it was perfection! The japanini was so good also, the basil pesto, tomato, and shiso in panini sandwich was also super good and I actually preferred japanini just cuz it felt lighter than fish fillet but they were both so good! +I also ordered their kobo-jicha latte (hojicha latte) and customized it with added espresso shot and that was so good also! The latte comes with salted cream on top with dash of cinnamon and the drink was so good, I highly recommend! Definitely will be back again to try other breads like mentai butter roll and oyaki shumai!

My friend took me to this cute cafe in Little Tokyo! Okayama Kobo offers a great selection of Japanese style breads and pastries like currypan, anpan (matcha, red bean, etc) I tried their salt bread, which had a lightly crisp exterior with the softest, pillowy inside! I also got a matcha latte, which was nice & balanced, though the matcha flavor wasn't super strong. Overall, it's a really nice spot to grab pastries and a drink while exploring Little Tokyo. I love Japanese bakeries, and I'll definitely be coming back to try more from their menu.

Lovee this cafe! So thankful the only US locations are in both places I live--socal and oahu xD I always get their banana cream matcha latte (yet for some reason it was a bit overly sweet this time). The matcha isn't gritty or watered down and the flavors are pretty bold. I know my sister has tried their hojicha drinks in the past, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I also really like trying their various baked goods, but my go-to is the curry pan which is so soft, slightly cruchy and savory. This LA branch is located within the Miyako hotel in little tokyo. The space is pretty small with limited indoor seating options and it can get busy here. Not quite sure if there is a restroom for customers. There are various parking options around in the area including paid lot parking or, if you're lucky, metered street. Staff are welcoming and swift despite there being a line when we arrived~ Overall, highly recommend!

The banana matcha is alright but nothing special.. the custard filled buns are soft and okay, too much filling for me. Cute bear shapes. Service is okay. Pretty small place. Ill probably try another location better than this smells weed everywhere.

I went to Okayama Kobo with very high expectations of the matcha. Unfortunately, I don't think people who rated their matcha high have ever had authentic or high quality matcha. The matcha looks green in my picture, but in real life it has a prominent yellow undertone in it. The latte had no matcha taste other than the slight bitterness that comes with the matcha and pretty much tasted like milk with vanilla syrup. I also got the salt bread and it was fine- nothing too special. It was slightly crunchy on the outside with dense bread on the inside. The only good part is that their breads were cute looking, but that's it. I'd recommend lowering your expectations when visiting here.

There was a little line (10-15 min) wait when we got there around 11am on Saturday. There are restrooms but you have to ask an employee to let you in, as well as some tables to sit at. We got the matcha mochi anpan. It has equal parts red bean and mochi inside. I could have used a little more red bean but still good. The bread itself was fluffy too. For drinks, we got the matcha latte (a good blend although a bit on the milky side) along with the sea salt matcha cold brew (the foam is heavily matcha). They also had a sea salt taro latte that apparently has very little caffeine that I'd opt for in the afternoon.

I've been to Okayama Kobo in Little Tokyo twice. It is located inside of a hotel lobby right next to all of the central shops in Little Tokyo. Both times we ordered Matcha and they were both very good. Most recently we ordered a Matcha rose latte, which had a sweet foam. The rose flavor was not super overpowering , and the matcha was high-quality. Another time I've also had the banana cream Matcha latte, which was similarly not too sweet and had a good tasting Matcha. They also have a variety of baked goods which I've heard good things about. Convenient Café location, would recommend their Matcha!

I've waited an hour at their Anaheim location before, so I was shocked when I came here with no line ahead of me! There's a much smaller selection of pastries than their other location, but they have their speciality dodgers hat cookie/ pastry at this location. The cafe is located at the lobby of a hotel with limited seating. It's right by the little Tokyo metro station and quite central to the other things in the area, making it super walkable. Okayama Kobo is my favorite bakery I've ever tried in the U.S. and really reminds me of the quality in Asia. This is evident in the fluffiness in their light and soft bread with just the perfect amount of flavor. I ordered everything they had left so tbh I don't know exactly what I got. I shared with others and everyone said it was super yummy! I also ordered the rose matcha latte which was good, but I preferred the banana one I tried previously just bc I think the banana/matcha pairing works better. As you can see the packaging of the box is adorable, making it really great as a gift as well :) Service was really great especially bc I came only 30 min before closing and they were still quite busy!

Okayama Kobo Bakery and Cafe is located in the lobby of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo! Okayama Kobo has multiple locations, so I was familiar with their treats. They truly make some delicious baked goods. While their salt and butter bread is a classic, I also enjoy the french toast and savory buns as well. The line is always long as this is a very popular spot, but it moves. There is also seating available in the cafe. The biggest pro is that coming here provides access to the hotel bathroom. When you get to the counter, you can ask for the key and they will scan you in. As there are very few, if any, bathrooms in Little Tokyo, this is helpful. Staff in the hotel are very kind and provide high quality service!

This is a small, quick service coffee/bakery spot. The line moves along but can be long (or at least appears to be due to the small space) at various times. They have a solid menu choice of coffees, matchas and refresher drink options with the quality being pretty ok depending on your criteria. They make their matcha in big batches (you can see them do that since it's in an open space) and I know for some deep connoisseurs, this practice is frowned upon. Some of the bakery options are aesthetically pleasing with cute faces and all that. But the sizes of the breads are small for the price point. I tried the taro latte which, as one would probably expect, sweet and good. It's easily replicate-able with some ube/taro condensed milk (if you're inclined to do that). Again, I enjoyed it, but I wasn't necessarily blown away. I also tried their matcha mochi bread which had some red bean in it. Again, pretty good but also pricey for the size. This place is okay, but because they are in a place with a huge array of coffee shops, bakery and treats within walking distance, I can't heartily recommend it above all others. But it's a well-known spot and featured in many "viral" social media posts, so give them a try because your opinion is what truly matters. I'm just stating mine. :-)

I went on a Sunday morning around 20 minutes after they opened and there was no line at all! A constant line started forming around 9:30am! Study-ability: okay, not too many tables, pretty small tables. It was a cute little place! Outlets: just one i think Bathrooms: there are locked bathrooms and the staff helps unlock it for you if you ask! They are very sweet! Parking: pretty easy if you go early in the morning! I was able to have free parking since it was Sunday!

This little coffee/matcha shop is located inside the lobby of the Miyako Hotel. It has some unique pastries that I have yet to try. But I did have the banana creme matcha with oat milk and it was perfection. I'm intrigued by the other matcha drinks and the pastries so I'll be back next time I'm in town for work.

It was my first time trying on my trip down from the Bay Area and I fell in love! This location is inside of a hotel, so it is a bit small and cramped. However, I was able to order and get my food quickly. The kobo kuma bread was so cute so I had to get one. Obviously, I also had to try the famous banana cream matcha. It was so delicious and has kept me on the search for banana cream matchas in NorCal. I will definitely make a stop the next time I'm in SoCal!

I've tried salted bread from many different places, but none of them compare to this one. The texture here is truly unmatched--perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It was so delicious that I honestly felt grateful to the friend who first introduced me to this place. A must-visit for anyone who loves good bread.

This place is SO GOOD! We took a little trip to downtown LA and this was my favorite place. We started off matcha sea salt cold brew and an americano. The Matcha sea salt cold brew was so delicious. The matcha was good and the touch of sea salt really elevated the drink with the coffee. It was so good that I abandoned my americano to go and order another matcha sea salt cold brew. Definitely get this! For the bread, we got the Kobo Kuma (bear bread filled with custard). They were so cute!! I asked for the angry looking one and then got a happy looking one. They were so yummy. We also got the curry pan and also very tasty. But would be better if warm. Overall, really love this place and would definitely recommend and come back.

The banana créme matcha here is really good and they make it really fast. The banana créme is light but oh so creamy! The regular matcha latte was good too. We got both drinks with oat milk. Ambiance: there's a few tables and chairs there to sit at inside. The line is pretty long but the wait isn't too bad. It's right next to a hotel. Parking is difficult because it's in little Tokyo.

Delicious fresh pastries and drinks! We tried a bunch of breads and couldn't stop because they were so good. The bread is so fresh and with perfect texture here. Our faves were the japanini, spicy curry pan, and the mentaiko salt bread. The sea salt and banana cream foam matcha we're also great, personally I loved the light sweetness of the banana foam. I would love to come back here or check out the oc location. There is some seating but not a ton. There will likely be a line on the weekends but it goes very fast.

The new Okayama Kobo Bakery in the lobby level of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, and easily one of the best in DTLA. Has quickly become one of the required stops for me when passing through. Some of my personal favorites here include: Cookie Salt & Butter Roll, Spicy Curry Pan, Matcha Sunrise Bun, and the Oyaki Pork Shumai.

Come here if you're a matcha (or coffee) fanatic! They have the best banana matcha latte you'll ever have. Their prices are pretty reasonable too considering their portion size, quality and taste. It's located near the little Tokyo plaza area inside of a hotel but it's not hard to find. There's plenty of signage everywhere. Came on a Saturday afternoon so the line was pretty long and even went out the door as I was leaving but the wait is definitely worth it! The service is pretty fast though so once you order, you'll get your drinks within about 5- 10 minutes. There's street parking or parking in the little Tokyo plaza.

After coming back from a trip to Japan a while back, I was seriously craving a good curry pan and that search led me straight to Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe. Tucked away in Little Tokyo, it feels like one of those low-key spots you'd stumble upon in Tokyo... except people here are definitely catching on. It's not as hidden as it used to be, but still 100% worth the hype. The spicy curry pan absolutely hit the spot, crispy on the outside, flavorful and comforting inside, just like I remembered. I also grabbed the salt & butter roll (simple and so good) and the banana matcha, which was unique, fluffy, and had this subtle sweetness that totally worked. Everything's fresh, the space is cozy, and the staff is super friendly. If you're missing Japan--or just love great bread--this place is a must.

I tried their banana cream matcha latte with almond milk, rose latte, spicy curry pan, cheesy jalapeño bread, and the kobo kuma bread (vanilla bean custard filled). The banana cream matcha latte is EXCELLENT!!! I would definitely come back for this. The kobo kuma bread was my favorite of the baked goods, the rest were okay. I went during a busy time but service was quick and friendly. It's located in the lobby of a hotel so it was a little awkward finding it at first and the location doesn't really lend itself to the most chill ambiance but it's definitely a cute spot.

Located at the Miyako Hotel, Okayama is trending. It sells an assortment of cute character bread. My honest take is the Curry Pans are amazing. The bread on the Red Bean Mochi was super dry and not as delicious. I thought the Japanini was an interesting concept and enjoyed it but not as much as the Curry Pan.

Little cute spot nestled inside of a hotel I guess but the flavors here are really packing a punch. They use real fruit and not any wack tasting sweeteners. The Banana matcha tasted like real Banana chunks blended with some earthy matcha. Hate hate artificial Banana taste so it wowed me! Even the little pastries are quite nice. Next time I walk around Little Tokyo I'll pop in for a little treat.

**December 2024: Weekday Visit** I love Japan and Okayama Kobo Bakery is the closest thing I have to relieve my Japanese dreams in the states. I usually go to the Anaheim location, but on this occasion I was staying at the Miyako Hotel which houses this branch! The curry pan is my absolute favorite as it's savory, warm, and just puts a smile on my face. They also have sweet breads if that's your jam as well as different Japanese cold drinks. Service is quick and this location is much smaller than the Anaheim branch, but the products are consistent with the Japanese standards. Two thumbs up!

I was super excited to try the banana matcha at this spot--and it absolutely did not disappoint! The flavor was perfectly balanced: just the right amount of banana to complement the matcha without overpowering it, and the sweetness level was spot-on for my taste. Getting there on a weekend can be a bit tricky since street parking in Little Tokyo is tough to come by, but we opted for the parking garage, which made things easier. The shop itself is small and tucked into a hotel, but still offers a decent number of seats if you want to hang out and enjoy your drink.

I stayed at the hotel that this bakery is located at, and when I checked in around 3:30pm, there was quite a line extending into the lobby for this place. It has a bright and white appearance, and there was quite a lot of buzz about the bakery, and especially the banana matcha latte. I decided to take advantage of staying on site and being an early-riser, so I visited the next day only about 5 minutes after opening. They only had a few baked items available. It looked like they were putting stuff in the ovens, but be aware that the full menu might not be available if you get there right at opening. I went with the banana creme matcha latte, the french toast, and the hot dog panini. The hot dog panini was a little greasy, but really tasty. The french toast was sweet and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was also quite delicious. I really enjoyed the banana matcha latte. The sweetness of the banana flavor paired really nicely with the matcha. Very creamy and flavorful. Even though most of their offerings weren't available when I stopped by, all the things I got were tasty and fresh. This is a cute spot that delivered on taste, freshness and quality.

I've been wanting to try this bakery after seeing its cute baked goods on social media! It's located in a chill hotel lobby in the middle of little Tokyo, with plenty of other spots nearby. Unfortunately we went at opening at 7am and a lot of the baked goods like the emoji breads weren't in stock yet. I tried the mentai salt bread and it was fluffy and light. My friend found a hair in his spicy curry donut, which is unfortunate because the filling was delicious. The drinks are definitely the weaker aspect of this cafe, as the matcha latte I had tasted artificial and did not have that bold matcha flavor that I prefer. There was a small mistake with my drink order but the worker was very friendly and fixed my drink.

Cute matcha spot located in the lobby of a hotel. I ordered the banana matcha latte and my friend ordered the sea salt taro latte and it did not disappoint. Great banana and cream flavor, and the matcha was of good quality. Service was quick. Girl in the front was helpful for any questions I had. Overall, a nice place to sit and chat with a friend, grab a matcha solo, or even do some work. We were there for a little and saw the line go up and down, as well as many people come in and out - needless to say they get a lot of foot traffic.

They have some unique and great tasting matcha drinks. The banana crème matcha latte and the matcha sea salt cold brew are my go to options. The japanini is a must try and something I always get. They also have some great pastries like the chocolate emoji or the DTLA blue!

Came by on a Tuesday afternoon to try their banana creme matcha latte. Lucky for me I work in the area so I didn't have to wait in the overcrowded weekend line. My coworker and I waited about 10-15 minutes? It was quick. This bakery is located inside a hotel. Cute little hidden gem. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I wanted to give it a try since so many people on Yelp was raving about the banana matcha. They were not wrong about it!! I would say the wait is worth the hype!! The banana cream foam is a good balance to the matcha. I'm not really a fan of banana milk, so that was my concern. Luckily it exceeded my expectations! Would definitely go back to get it again. I also want to try their pastries! They look so good!

Ordered the salted matcha latte, strawberry matcha latte, americano, and spicy curry pan. Also tried to order the taro latte but they ran out of taro (very sad). The cold foam was overly salted and the americano was a bit more sour than I think it should have been. The spicy curry pan had an amazing crunchy layer covering a soft warm bread, with a delicious curry inside which was SUPER spicy. As a bakery this place is above and beyond, thus the four stars. But if you are just getting drinks I think you can skip the long waits here and go to any other spot in the area. Staff is very friendly. Seating is very limited.

A solid 3.5 but I rounded up. I love the Anaheim location and IMHO the pastries/breads are better in the OC. The ones I bought here were a bit dry and not as soft as Anaheim's. The drinks were great and they have milk sub options. This location has a street store front but it is inside the miyako hotel.

Best matcha I've ever had!! We went on a Sunday around 12:30pm and the line was out the door. We were able to order and get out drink within 25 mins, which was super fast IMO. I got the matcha sea salt cold brew and my sisters got the strawberry matcha. Both were sooo good! The foam on both were salty but not overly salted. It tasted amazing drinking just the foam and mixing it with the rest of the drink. This is located in the lobby of the hotel, has some tables, and seems like it's always crowded. I wouldn't recommend it if you're trying to study here because it can get loud and there aren't many tables/seats. Next time I go back, I'm definitely trying some of their pasties and buns because they're so cute!

Cute aesthetic spot located in the lobby of Miyako Hotel, right by Japanese Village Plaza. Few tables and seats to enjoy your pastries and drink. Great spot to stop by if you're in the area but sadly I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. Sea Salt Taro Latte - wouldn't order this again. Not much taro flavor, you taste mostly milk. Banana Creme Matcha Latte - banana creme top was good, tastes more like real banana instead of artificial banana flavoring. Matcha itself was disappointing. Matcha flavor needs to be doubled at least. It wasn't good, but wasn't bad. Kobo-jicha Latte - perfect balance of roasted and creaminess. Would order this again! Matcha Mochi Anpan (matcha bun with sweet red bean & mochi filling)- I would order this again, red bean wasn't too sweet and paired well with the matcha bun. Matcha bun itself wasn't sweet and the red bean complimented it. Mochi added just the right about of texture. Kobo Kuma (custard filled)- really adorable teddy bear buns, fun for kids. But the bun itself was quite dry in my opinion. Texture of custard was a little off, not smooth but lumpy.

Okayama Kobo..... hands down to the best matcha latte I've ever had!!!! First off parking. Okayama is located in little Tokyo in Los Angeles in a hotel lobby. There is Street parking available but if you're from L.A. you know parking is limited. There is a public parking garage around the corner off of Central Avenue and it's safe to park there. NOT FREE. Upon entering the lobby you will notice the place is small. However, they have managed to add a few tables and chairs. A group of 10 will probably take up the entire space but don't let this intimidate you because the service is amazing. I can't stress how helpful and patient the staff has been with me when choosing my drink. I went for their iced banana cream matcha latte and it completely blew me away. That first sip .... I knew I was in love . 10/10. Also, you might want to skip on a straw for your drink. Because when you take a sip of the matcha you also take a sip of that banana cream and let's just say you're tasting a little piece of heaven. I went back the next day and ordered a hot matcha with the banana cream. They don't normally add the banana cream to the hot matcha because it will sink to the bottom. BUT..... trust me, you're gonna love it. You do need to stir it so it blends well. I come here once or twice a week or as time permits. Worth the $7 Been here early mornings, mid-day and after noon AND it's always packed! However, service is pretty fast and I have not waited longer than 5 minutes so don't let the long line discourage you. A MUST TRY! For months I kept having the same drink but I finally pushed myself to have the sea salt matcha cream cold brew and Ohhhhhhh myyyyyy gawwwd!!! It did not disappoint. ‍

The famous banana cream matcha latte -- yummy! We went on a Saturday and happened to be the last people in line before they closed. We probably waited around 10minutes for our drink after ordering? Felt long but maybe I was just anticipating and stuff. Staff was nice but it was very go go go, which makes sense because it was so busy! As for the drink itself: the banana cream was SO good! I loved it so so much, although the matcha latte part was... average. Nothing to rave about, not my favorite matcha, but LOVED the banana cream. I would buy the cream on its own. There were a few tables, and it's right in the middle of Little Tokyo. I think it's definitely worth stopping by once!

This spot lives up to the hype!!!! The matcha yo begin with is phenomenal. Perfect mix of umami and sweet. The strawberry cold foam was super creamy! My friend had the banana matcha and he said it was sweeter (to his preference and loved it). Had the matcha sunrise bread, and super yummy! Love the matcha on top. The line here can get long but it goes by so quick!! Will always come back if I'm in the area! :))

Super cute bakery located in the lobby of the Miyako Hotel! They always have some fresh selection available every day, and some days offer new treats you didn't see last time. The go-to for my personally is the Kobo Kuma, a sweet bun witha a cute bear face on top and creamy custard on the inside. They also offer some savory pasteries if you aren't in the mood of sweets. The service was really quick and easy as well, the line might be long depending on the time you go, but don't worry everything move really fast so you'll be chomping down on your sweet treat soon enough.

I originally discovered this shop in Anaheim and later found out there's a shop in DTLA and in Honolulu!! This shop is located inside the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo. Parking can be a bit tricky. I usually try to come in the early mornings and do metered parking! The staff here is super friendly, esp Marisol! If there are any items you want specifically, it's best to call them and ask! Marisol was super sweet and was able to hold a few panini fish fillets for me a few days ago! Thank you sooo much! We love all the baked goods here!! Salt & butter roll, mentai roll, custard buns, etc.!! Everything is so fresh and delicious!!!

I found this place on tiktok not realizing it was connected to the hotel. I was excited to try the banana crème matcha and the buns (at 2pm they sold out so come early if u want!) There was a line out, the place is p popular! In terms of matcha, the matcha rose had sea salt on top which was unexpected but yum ( would taste better on a latte). The banana crème met my expectations - SO GOOD! Overall, will come back to try the banana crème on a latte, I think that would be a better combo.

Went here around 9am Memorial Day as we were heading back home. Unfortunately not all items were available but. We loved the banana matcha tea (and we don't even like bananas!) Looking forward to the next trip so we can try more yummy items!

- ~ * WORTH THE HYPE * ~ - Get the matcha latte w/ banana cream or the hojicha latte with cream! Its located inside a hotel so it might be hard to find. There is street parking or parking garages. There is some seating inside.

Great spot to grab a drink/bakery item with friends to catch up or so. Wouldn't recommend studying or doing work here as they are located inside a hotel, thus they are small. They have a bathroom, but you have to ask the worker to let you in. The banana matcha latte was good but a eh 3.5/5, simply because it just tasted like an oat milk to me and nothing else. I got whole milk but I believe the banana was the taste I was tasting. The bakery on the other than were absolutely delicious so I'd come back for that. I got the croque monsieur and curry bun.

Taro Apart One of three Okayama Kobos (the other two are in Anaheim & Honolulu), with this location being in DTLA's Liitle Tokyo. They're known for their Japanese baked goods using 100% Hokkaido flour imported straight from the mother land. We just came in to share a drink after a sumptuous umami-filled meal across the street, our palates were dying for something sweet. The Good: *Fast and friendly service *Pricing on their baked goods and drinks is very reasonable *Inside seating to enjoy your drinks and food *The Sea Salt Taro Latte was unbelievably out of this world. The sweetness level was perfect, great Taro flavor, and the sea salt foam on top was the perfect briny foil. 10/10 this is the one. The Meh: *They're located inside the Miyako Hotel, so it's a little confusing at first as you have to enter into the lobby to access. The Ugly: *As with most Downtown areas, parking can be an expensive hassle, and LA is no different. Conclusion: Can't speak for the baked goods, but the drinks sure make it worthy of a stop. We can't wait to check them out again, but next time for some baked goodies.

WORTH MY 2 HOUR BUS TRIP! Highly recommended! Cafe is located inside of a hotel. I specifically took this long trip just for their famous Banana Creme Matcha Latte and OH MY GOODNESS IT IS ALL WORTH THE HYPE! It's very sweet and the matcha taste is very strong. The banana creme complimented the matcha perfectly. I wish the bus trip wasn't so long or I lived closer to Little Tokyo because I'd devour this latte almost every other day! It was worth purchasing! Workers are very accommodating and quick with service. Seating inside is limited during peak hours. When I went, straws had to be requested directly from a worker but I'm not sure if that changed. I'll be trying their baked goods the next time I have the golden opportunity to make a trip here :)

Honestly was expecting this to taste amazing based on TikTok reviews. I left pretty disappointed, it took a while for our drinks to come by just for the drinks to be premade. In the back I saw they had a big container filled with premade matcha, since they're made in huge batches, it tasted pretty watered down.

If you want breakfast in Little Tokyo, this is the spot. Matcha Mochi Anpan - 5/5 A must try. Matcha-flavored bun filled with mochi and red bean paste. Excellent warmed. Compares favorably with some of the best anpan in Ginza. Fish Panini - 4/5 Fish and cheese on a bun. Tasty and filling but a tad oily. French Toast - 3/5 Dense and buttery with a crispy exterior and a very light dusting of powdered sugar. A bit too buttery for my taste (and therefore also a bit oily).