Tadaima Marina

Tasty Chicken Sando! Small portion for some people but just enough to fill pleasant

I love the hojicha and the Japanese sando (sandwich) here!🍵🥰💕

On a calm day in San Francisco, I was really craving a matcha, and as this location had just opened I figured it would be a great opportunity to give it a try. The matcha looks great, but the texture is not as good as some other spots. It is rather grainy and leaves a lot of grains in the back of your throat. Because of that, this definitely wouldn’t be my go to for matcha in the area, because of other really good options. However, the redeeming part is their sandos. We tried the fish and perilla sando which was a real stand out and impressed me. Otherwise, this location is beautiful and would be a great place to study.

I had the fish sandwich and it was good, though I didn't know that kind of fish it was. It tasted like milk bread. The only downside is the size which is small for the price. The hot black sesame drink was okay. It has good flavor but needs to be a bit hotter.

I ordered a shrimp tempura sando, a yuzu salmon onigiri and a strawberry matcha. Everything was phenomenal! Definitely coming back to try some more items from the menu!

I ordered a matte latte and when it came, it was bitter and had a big coffee aftertaste. But the service that the employees provided were good and the atmosphere was amazing.

I ordered the iced matcha with strawberry cream, but it seemed like the strawberry part was either missing or barely there. The drink looked nothing like the pictures online or what others have received — no pink, no cream swirl, just plain green. Flavor was also really flat. I’m not sure if something was left out, but it was disappointing. but still a tasty matcha (only) drink

Great matcha

there was a long line when we arrived, but it went by really quick. we didn't know that it was sister brands with okaeri (right next door) and we're excited to try it! the play on words is so cute! we got a kinako cream latte and chicken karage sandwich and both were very good!! the sauce on the sandwich was yummy and satisfied the both of us after a day of not eating. thank u for having us!

Tadaima is matcha heaven! I got the matcha latte with strawberry cream, and wow -- it was perfection in a cup. The matcha was rich and earthy without being bitter, and the strawberry cream added this dreamy sweetness that balanced everything out beautifully. The presentation was gorgeous -- layered so perfectly that I almost didn't want to stir it (but I did, and it tasted even better!). You can tell they use high-quality matcha, and the flavor really shines. The shop itself has such a cozy, modern vibe -- clean lines, warm lighting, and a calm energy that makes you want to stay and sip slowly. The staff was friendly, patient, and clearly passionate about what they serve. If you love matcha or just want a drink that's as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious, Tadaima is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their menu!

I'm never usually in this area, so when I realized I was dropping off my foster to someone here, I said I must go on a foodie adventure! Sadly this place was MEH. I ordered shrimp tempura sando - this was MEH, it was dry, could have definitely used more sauce. that's why I'm surprised less sauce was an option. nothing special. onigiris - snow crab and yuzu salmon. this was pretty tasty, well filled and plump! I didn't order any drinks this time around. I would give them another try as a friend said to try their chicken karaage sando. It wasn't busy around 1p on a friday surprisingly. Kinda funny, when you pick up an order you already paid for online, they need a signature and there's a line for additional tip!

Get ready for a long line! Including waiting in line and got my drink, it probably took around 10-15mins. It was totally worth it though! I wanted to try their Hojicha Latte with salted cheese. I usually prefer to get Hojicha latte over matcha due to my standards for matcha. The Hojicha latte comes with whole milk so I changed it to oatmilk for my own preference. I had it less sweet and less ice. This made my drink pretty strong and not sweet if anyone prefers that. The hojicha was pretty strong itself so I couldn't really taste the salted cheese as much but there was a hint there after a few sips. A saw a lot of people order matcha latte so I might give it a try next time I go back. I haven't had a chance to try their snacks too so I will definitely try next time! Theres a few tables and seats in there and a few out doors so it can get pack while waiting for your order.

I've been seeing this place all over my feed, so I finally tried it. The Matcha with strawberry cream was amazing, the cream tasted like melted Häagen-Dazs and paired perfectly with the bold matcha. The Chicken Katsu Sando was juicy, crispy, and the mustard tied it all together. When we went, there was a bit of a line. Oddly, it seemed like a friend of one of the owners cut ahead of the people in front of us and got to place their order first, which was a little strange but overall, the food and drinks made the visit worth it.

Had a laughable, peak Marina prentiousness experience here. Ordered a Strawberry cream top matcha and was told in a snotty tone by the white girl behind the counter that I should drink my drink as is when I asked for a straw or a stirrer. Take a look at my photo. With cream top boba, one suggested way of drinking is by sipping so you get cream and drink HOWEVER when you haven't mixed my matcha shot with the milk, this method of drinking my drink makes no sense. B/c im going to get weird uneven layers of matcha and milk, like seriously wtf. --- Anyways if youre going to whitesplain boba to me, please educate your staff properly. Also dont tell me how to drink my drink, its nice when different methods of enjoying things from other cultures are explained in a nice manner but not when its being appropriated to gate keep or belittle... Tadaima is what you say when you've arrived home in Japanese, I DEFINITELY did not feel at home. -- Also the matcha was okay. Not awful but slightly oxidized. And the strawberry cream top was too sweet. They also normally add 3 pumps of sugar syrup which is too much so def a place for white people.

I wanted to like Tadaima so much but was unfortunately disappointed :( We were very excited for the fruit sando and I wanted to try a matcha. Will start off with the positive: the salted cream matcha was amazing, very strong matcha and the cream cuts the strength very well! Will definitely be back for that! The disappointing one: the fruit sando, it was way too much cream for very little fruit. I'm glad we got the assorted fruit one for some variety in fruit but would've liked a lot more fruit than cream. Maybe next time :(

Tried this spot as i was in the SF area and saw good reviews. I went close to 5 PM so there was no wait but it was a full house inside. got my drink pretty quick first of all their matcha is premade and squeezed out from a bottle instead of whisked on the spot. i was rlly disappointed when i got my drink. it was the grainiest matcha i've purchased from a cafe and it was also on the milkier side. i barely finished half of it and couldn't drink it anymore. not sure if the other location is better

7/19/25 - I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and one just opened in the Marina! I didn't enjoy the Kinako Latte as much as I thought since I think it was too much peanut powder flavor to me. I do like Kinako, but I'm small doses. I'll try the matcha drinks next time! The Shrimp Sando was so good omg! We saved it to eat after a concert we went to and it was still as amazing as when we first bought it! The sauce and seasoning were really amazing! One thing my boyfriend and I agreed on is that they are a bit pricey, but we still enjoyed the Sando and he loved his strawberry matcha drink!

Tadaima is a hidden gem in the Marina and totally blew me away. I'm still thinking about the matcha--truly the best I've ever had. Smooth, rich, not too bitter, and frothed to perfection. We tried two onigillys (crab and curry), both super flavorful with great texture. For sandwiches, we got the shio fish and katsu--both were fresh, well-balanced, and satisfying without feeling heavy. The space is minimal and calming, and service was friendly and quick. Can't wait to come back for another matcha fix and work my way through the rest of the menu.

I had high expectations before coming in since it was all over social media, so I knew I had to give it a try. It's located on Union St and is one my favorite locations in the city due to the number of cool shops and restaurants. It's very spacious inside with lots of tables available but majority of them were already taken when we arrived just close to noon on a Thursday. My friend and I both ordered a Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cream and it was a bit disappointing. We noticed that the cream sinked to the bottom, and I could taste the matcha powder after every sip. While I was waiting for my order, I noticed that the barista used the blender to mix the matcha powder with the water, instead of using a frother. It was then poured into a squirt bottle. That was something new that I have never seen before and didn't like. Matcha powder needs to be frothed/whisked in my opinion. I'm sad to say that I will not be coming back for their matchas, especially since the drink was almost $9. I do expect the drink to be higher quality if I am paying that much. I hope they can work on changing their method of making drinks for future customers.

Food Rating: 8 Price: 8 Ambiance/Service: 10 Overall Rating: 8.5 Iced Matcha Latte w/ Strawberry Cream ($7.50) Rating (9.5/10) The matcha was pretty close to perfect.The matcha was rich and well-balanced, with only a slight grainy texture. The strawberry cream was delicious, and not too sweet. Strawberry & Cream Sando ($12.00) Rating (6/10) Looks delicious but the taste didn't quite match the look. The strawberries were super fresh, but the bread was too thick and bland Onigiri (2 pc minimum - $6.00 / piece) - Yuzu Salmon - Miso Snow Crab Rating (8/10) The onigiris were well made, and held together perfectly. I personally liked the yuzu salmon one better and thought the miso snow crab was a bit bland. [don't think they have WiFi but I saw a few plugs for laptop charging]

I saw this place on social media and planned to give it a try when I was in SF. I ordered the original Matcha Latte, Strawberry Sando, and an Unagi Avocado Egg rice ball. It was a cute store with friendly vibes. The service was quick as the drink came out first. The taste was nicely balanced between sweetness and bitterness. We enjoyed it after a day of walking that I decided to get another drink. This time, we tried the Matcha with strawberry foam. The freeze-dried strawberry bits were a nice touch. The rice ball was warm and tasty, and the sando was great to have afterward. It was super filling--we couldn't even finish it between the two of us. I'll definitely be back when I have the chance!

came during this location's opening week with 15% off. I loved 6 tables and wish they kept that instead, since tadaima already has a mission location we tried the hojicha latte w salted cheese cream ($7.25) and matcha latte w strawberry cream ($7.50), and while I did like the strength of the hojicha and matcha, I thought they were too sweet, even after asking for half sweet for both drinks--I can't imagine how sweet they would be full sweetness :o

Finally got to try this place at their new location. Ordered the Chicken Filet Karage, Fish Katsu with Shiso, a few Spam Musubis, the Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cream, and the Kinako Cream Latte. Placed an online pickup order and everything was ready when we got there. The sandwiches were tasty with crispy and flavorful fillings, but the bread was soft and didn't hold up well so a bit messy to eat. The spam musubis were just okay, very rice heavy. The drinks were good! I liked that the strawberry cream paired well with the matcha. The matcha flavor was there, not my preference but I still enjoyed it. The kinako cream latte was interesting, it reminded us a little of black sesame. I wasn't a fan but my bf said it grew on him and he ended up liking it. Overall, a solid spot with a good variety of menu items. I would return to try the other sandos and drinks.

I was very excited that a new Tadaima location opened and from what I have seen, this one seems to have shorter lines than the Mission one. The matcha itself hasn't blown me away (and the strawberry cream tastes a bit artificial to me), but I have really enjoyed the iced hojicha with salted cheese foam. The onigiris are solid, but I wish you didn't have to order 2. The fruit sandwich was heavier than I had expected with cakey bread and a lot of cream, but the mango was perfectly ripe. The inside has some seating, but it gets noisy. Overall, happy to have them in the area!

Matcha latte with strawberry cream was sooo good. The cream was rich and creamy and tasted like they just melted strawberry ice cream and put it on top. It also had tiny bits of dried strawberry pieces in it. So good! Shall I say it's better than Maruwu? The drink was a five stars for sure! The chicken filet karage was actually really good too! The bread wasn't soggy and it the chicken wasn't greasy. I would definitely come back for this again. I thought the yuzu salmon onigiri was good but overpriced at $6. I don't like that they force you to buy two pieces. We ended up ordering the chicken curry onigiri too and it was just alright. Four stars for that. The ambiance was fun... lots of buzz and although there was a crowd, we were able to sit down as soon soon as our order was ready. 3 stars for the service and the interaction with the employees. They were having a great time behind the counter with each other but not very friendly with the customers.

Came here during their soft opening on Sunday. This was my second time at Tadaima, the first being at their other location. I loved it the first time and this time was no different! I ordered an Iced Matcha Latte this time, and it was delicious. They definitely don't skimp out on the matcha here. It was strong, and I could definitely taste the matcha. I love when I can taste the matcha more than the milk. Staff was very friendly. Maybe because it was their soft opening but there was no wait, which I was pleasantly surprised by. We ordered and got our drinks within 5 minutes. Super quick. This location is bigger than the other one with more tables and chairs, so it's a good spot to sit, hang out, and enjoy.

Tadaima is the perfect addition to Union St! I came by on the 3rd day of their soft opening and had a great experience. Food: We ordered the Chicken Filet Karage sando, Shrimp Tempura sando, and the Iced Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cream Both of the sandos were delicious - they've found a great balance between softness and sturdiness. The chicken karage was moist and flavorful and the shrimp tempura was crispy and balanced perfectly by the green onion. One thing about this place - the portions are no joke. From the sandos to the musubis, sizing is generous. I absolutely LOVED the matcha latte with strawberry cream. My biggest gripes with other matcha places is watery matcha or chunks of strawberry jam at the bottom of my cup - this was absolutely not the case at Tadaima. The matcha was strong and smooth and the strawberry cream added the perfect strawberry flavor without any of the clumpiness. Service - super friendly! Ambiance - beautiful. The attention to detail is great. From the heart shaped straws, to the rock sugar sticks for coffee, you can tell there has been a lot of thoughtful care put into this place. There's a couple kinks I think that could be worked out before the full opening: the buzzer system is a little confusing (our buzzer went off once for our drink and we weren't sure if we were supposed to hold onto it/if it would buzz again for our food) and although they weren't busy, it took about 20 minutes for us to get our sandwiches. However, again, it was only the 3rd day of their soft opening and they absolutely deserve the grace as they're getting up and running. We'll be back!

My personal favorites are the strawberry & cream matcha or hojicha if I want less caffeine. I can't resist adding a yummy sweet and/or savory sando when I go! I love the salmon onigiri for a light healthy snack or lunch. Everything tastes fresh and not overly sweet. Service has always been good and efficient. Very chill ambiance.

Good matcha lattes that aren't very sweet! Got a standard iced matcha ($7.06 with tax) and was fully prepared for it to be too sweet, but it was anything but! I was actually pretty surprised that the sweetness level was perfect. I also thought there was a line Friday afternoon, but it was just a crowd of teens waiting around the door with their drinks already in hand. I was able to walk right in and place my order. Drinks also came out pretty quickly. If you're looking for a seat and to hang out for a while, it might be a bit tricky as I thought it was quite packed inside and outside. However, it's great for grab and go.

Tadaima opened in the neighborhood of the Mission in San Francisco a year ago. It became the popular matcha spot in the Mission but with limited seating so I would go enjoy at the nearby Mission Playground Park ( my childhood summertime stomping grounds) on Valencia street. In June of 2025 Tadaima open its second location in Cow Hollow in San Francisco. The Taidaima Marina location is a bigger venue with more tables and it's located on Union street between Laguna ( not the beach) and Octavia. I usually get the Matcha with salted cream cheese along with the strawberry and cream Sando. I first got shrimp tempura sandwich which savory with a crunch but the bread was very soft. I then got a pleasant surprise by getting the Mango and cream sandwich. The mango was so juicy and the cream was not too sweet and the bread was like pillows and I am still day dreaming about this Mango cream sandwich. If you take the Sando to go to Crissy Field beach on a windy day watch out for the extra sand on the Sando from Taidaima. Grab an Americano coffee or a Dirty Matcha Cream Latte at Tadaima Marina if you feeling groggy and if you want something light to eat grab a musubi with avocado,egg, spam and unagi Taidaima house sauce does not make the sandos soggy then visit Crissy Field or the Presidio to see the view of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge during the Summer of Love even when it's foggy

date & time: summer vibe: besties, couples & groups in brandy crop tops & ruffle skirts decor: british racing green eatery imbibe: matcha devour: fruit sandos total: $33.38

very delicious matcha! the strawberry matcha is incredible at tadaima and the matcha quality is very high. service is nice and there are some limited indoor seats. ambiance is overall pretty good. however, i would probably not recommend the food at tadaima - it's all quite normal and i would say that you can skip it. the fruit sando is very overpriced for what it is, and the spam isn't too special. overall, i would highly recommend tadaima for the matcha!

SOOOO GOOD!! I asked the woman taking my order what her favorite drink is and she said strawberry matcha... so I got it. Did not disappoint!! Probably my top or second top favorite matcha in SF! the strawberry flavor was very prominent and matcha was excellent quality! The cafe was also adorable and everyone was super nice and efficient:) can't wait to come back!

From the owners of Okaeri, comes Tadaima. This is Taidaima's second location - the first one being in the Mission. This location was previously 6 Tables (same owners but brunch), and probably not as much revenue coming in, so they closed 6 Tables and reopened as Tadaima's second location. Cute cafe-style with a few seatings available. Popular for their Japanese sando's and matcha lattes, they also offer musubi and onigiri's. There is both sweet and savory sando. My colleague and I did a pick up and ate inside, since we were on a time crunch for lunch. It was a good idea, as it got crowded inside the cafe during prime time. We had the chicken filet karaage sando, [pork] tonkatsu with pineapple sando, and mixed fruit sando. Chicken Filet Karaage Sando was my favorite. It was fat, juicy, and filling. The deep fried chicken filet was sandwiched between lettuce, house sauce, and two fluffy milk bread. The tonkatsu was deep fried japanese pork cutlet, with fresh pineapple, and red cabbage. I found the sandwich a little tough and hard to put my mouth over (lol), and the pineapple was overwhelming the sandwich. It was still good, but not as good as the chicken. The mixed fruit sando was good, as the fruits were sweet and the sandwich was filled with sweet cream, but there was only 1 piece of variation of fruit for the sandwich, with only 4 pieces altogether. For the price, it was not worth it. I also got the matcha latte w/ strawberry cream. The strawberry cream almost tasted a bit floral to me. It was good, but a bit watered down for matcha. Not something I'd drive out to, but something I'd pop in to get if I was in the area.

Fabulous new place on Union Street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood! Great for getting a quick bite/drink to go or eat at one of the cafe type tables inside. There was a generous amount of stuffing inside the onigiri --I recommend the snow crab! Be prepared to wait for about 10 minutes for your food order because I think it's freshly made. Looking forward to getting the fruit cream sandwich next time I visit.

I was so happy to have found a closer location after trying the Tadaima in the mission! However, it didn't quite live up to the hype this time. The matcha strawberry crème latte was a bit watered down and still had clumps of matcha not incorporated. The mixed fruit crème sandwich was quite refreshing though.

Didn't realize this Tadaima location on Union Street took over what used to be Six Tables until I stopped by for the first time while up in Cow Hollow. It felt so familiar when I entered with its green decor and booths, and I soon made the connection. It's a good takeover in my opinion, as 6 Tables was overpriced with pretty basic fare and not very good. I got a matcha latte with oat milk for something classic to really taste the matcha in its pure form, and it was so rich and velvety. I could really taste the quality. So far, I'd say this is one of my top 3 spots to for matcha in the City.

Went to their soft opening today with 2 of my friends. They messed up two of our drinks and had been unfriendly when my friend had asked them to make him a new one since the order was incorrect. Personally i do love the drinks at Tadaima but the service was not great.

Less a matcha bar than a candy store, alas. So I actually love high grade matcha and only get from little shop in Japantown. Alas this is just another sugary riff on matcha. Even the temperature was too hot. I asked re strawberry matcha and if too sweet and they said yes. A new person asked what to get, and the cashier just said strawberry matcha - no warning about how sweet or ask what they want!

Japanese Tonkatsu sandwich shop located along trendy union street. The sandos are fantastic but restaurant closes too early at 5:30pm. At least allow customers sufficient time to pick up a sando after work for dinner. The Tonkatsu wirh pineapple was jecka refreshing. Will definitely come back. Once I opened up the container, the katsu aroma just burst out. My doggie smelled it immediately and wanted first bite. My doggie gives this place 4 paws up.

Lovely staff and cute ambiance. The onigiri and spam are flavored well but have quite a bit of rice.

Went on a Saturday afternoon and there was no line. Service was quick. I got the Chicken Filet Karage for $16. Chicken was juicy and I liked the lettuce and sauce with it. However, it was messy to eat since the toppings were sliding around

Matchas arent made to order but they are really good. Chicken and fish sandwiches are the best ones, and the strawberry one is good for the fruit option. They need to get their online ordering system down though. They'll make you wait forever while your drink is in the fridge even though you asked if your name is called. Think you're getting lumped in with the dine in orders which isn't cool. Three times now I've waited for my online order and it's been sitting in the fridge each time until I get a text that it's ready. Why.

this location is way less busy than the mission!! absolutely love the strawberry matcha latte it is one of the best that i had. the inside of the store is also super nice & a decent amount of seating. the hojicha latte was also super flavorful and nutty! would come back here

Was pleasantly surprised to walk by for their soft opening! Space is gorgeous and everyone was super nice. Got a matcha with strawberry cream per their recommendation and enjoyed it for the most part since it wasn't too sweet! I love the freeze dried strawberry bits but other than that couldn't taste the strawberry + the drink was quite expensive. Will come back for the musubis but congrats team on opening up this beautiful cafe :)

This coffee shop was definitely busy, but the staff was kind and gave great recommendations. I tried the matcha--it was a little sweet for my taste, but still enjoyable. It's a smaller space, but has a cozy feel that makes it a great spot to come with friends.

Walked in with high expectations the place looked great, and the drinks were fine. But then I saw the woman in charge straight-up yelling at an employee in front of everyone. Like, seriously? So RUDE. NO respect, NO basic decency. It was embarrassing and super wakward to witness. Do better - or put someone in charge who actually knows how to treat people with respect and control their temper. Not somewhere I'd feel good supporting again.

So happy to have stumbled upon their soft opening of their new location. I've been wanting to try Tadaima for awhile but hadn't been able to make it out to a part of the city they are in. The new spot is beautiful with a chill vibe with only a handful of tables that can accommodate more than 2 people. Since the seats are limited it may be hard to work remotely there but it's certainly a great mid day break. They're currently offering 15% off for their soft opening so I ordered the matcha strawberry latte and two onigiris. The matcha strawberry latte had a strawberry cream/foam on top instead of the expected strawberry jam/reduction like other places use. My favorite touch was the freeze dried strawberries on top. I ordered a yuzu salmon oniguri and beef oniguri and they are very small, only slightly bigger than the size of two AirPod cases for one. The amount of protein is generous as it's on top and in the middle. The rice is tasty with a mix of furikake but the seaweed lacks the scent/taste of seaweed making it more plain. Overall great new location and look forward to trying more of their menu.

So fun, always wanted to try a fruit cream sandwich and it's so yummy. Not too sweet which I love. The matcha is delicious and strong! The rice on the onigiris and spam musubi is so yummy and fresh. Highly recommend checking this place out! People that work here are so nice and patient as well. Lastly, the aesthetic is beautiful, we sat in here for a while and felt nice and calming.

New location is super cute. The drinks are consistent compared to the mission location. 15% off for the opening this week!

Quick and nice service/ staff. We got spam masubi, adding the egg was a nice touch there was just way too much rice. Black sesame latte was very rich and heavy we didn't end up finishing it.

Drinks r bad here. Not good and they barely give any strawberry cream + it's expensive not worth it

Wanted to like this place, but the whole experience was off. My matcha had an acrid taste, harsh and not at all smooth. When I asked for a straw, I was told, "Don't drink it with a straw," in a very strange tone. The vibe felt rushed, like a fast food spot, which doesn't match the $7 to $8 price tag. Proper matcha should be whisked fresh to bring out its smoothness and natural sweetness.. this felt more like a shortcut. People are usually happy to wait a little longer for better service and quality.

Have been here a few times until I found a full dead cockroach soaked into their seasonal mango sandwhich. Had already left by the time i'd opened it but jesus christ. Cant go back after that.

Exactly what cow hollow and the marina needed! Perfect for a small lunch and quick fun drink. I had the spam egg and bacon musubi, the snow crab onigiri and the beef onigiri. Perfect for a quick bite. The staff is super friendly and the food comes out super quick even when they are busy. They executed this place perfectly and I'm excited to watch them expand. Thanks Tadaima!