wad

An absolute favorite of mine! Wad is a wonderful tea room in Osaka with a great selection of teas and small bites.🍵🍡 We went right before they opened, so we were lucky to be seated right away. The interior of the shop is beautiful and has a charming atmosphere. It’s a pretty quiet space for small groups (2-3) so it might not be the most ideal place to chat loudly. We ordered an iced matcha latte, Da Hong Pao tea, and grilled mochi. The grilled mochi and their dried fruits pair very well with the tea. Everything was tasty, and I loved how every single bowl, dish, and ceramic they use is different and unique. They also sell ceramics by the entrance if you’re looking to buy something.

we went late before closing otherwise would have more enjoyable time there. a hidden gem in the heart of a busy osaka city; located on the second floor a quiet peaceful place just for a drinks with your soul mate or homie. great display of ceramic tools for teas upon entry. crowded places but still have your own corner or privacy settings. we had the ice shaving and matcha latte; both were not just a beverage but it was an art with harmony; culture, heart filled; skills; hand crafted beauties. matcha syrup was not too sweet balance w the red bean paste; the latte has a silky foam on top and the matcha was harmonized with the soy milk; also silky smooth and not overwhelm each other; dried fruit on the side as well; this place was sensational definitely will return and highly recommend this place for you!!! cash only and reservation is recommended.

Lovely tea house. The staff at the cash register (located right by the entrance) was kind enough to hand over the printed store rules to me before leading me to my seat. He also asked me whether I wanted an English menu over a Japanese one. I had hojicha with dried fruits and grilled mochi with shoyu and sugar glaze. I went alone, so I the portions were quite a lot for one person. I think the drink and snack can be shared between two people. I loved the calm atmosphere and the fact that it’s tucked in a quiet street in such a busy place in Osaka.

Must visit tea cafe in Osaka. The best tea in this trip. Excellent service. Staff is friendly and explain each menu to us. Atmosphere is great full of tea aroma. The store accept walk-in only. Shaved ice with matcha is full of flavor and you can request the matcha refill for free. Grilled mochi rice cakes smell so good and very delicious. The cafe accepts only cash. Highly recommend!

This place wins my heart. Really love the concept of appreciating tea in peace. I sat in front of the bar and ordered the rare processing Kotteri-cha, they explained the difference of processing method and way of brewing, which satisfy my curiosity. The space itself is very aesthetic and zen, I can just sit and enjoy every sip and bite of my order without much disturbance. Will do visit again🫶🏼

Truly a unique matcha spot. We went on a weekday around noon and still waited about 45 minutes for a table of four, but it was worth it. The matcha was rich and dark with a unique umami flavor. The open bar was minimal yet very cute.

A surprising little café in an unexpected location. The space is quite small, so you might need to wait for a table, but it’s absolutely worth it. The staff are super friendly, welcoming and speak good English, which makes the whole experience even better. The matcha is honestly one of the best I’ve ever had, and the toasted mochis were great. I really loved the cozy vibe with the ceramic and wooden furniture, and it’s nice to watch your drink being prepared right in front of you. Would definitely recommend during your Osaka getaway 🍵

TLDR: this place is amazing, you won't regret going and it may be your favorite experience in all of Osaka! 1st visit: walking in, the music, lighting, wood, and ambiance invokes a peaceful contentment. When you order the matcha, you get to choose your drinking bowl out of a beautiful selection. While watching the matcha being prepared, you notice how wad is a representation of the Japanese culture: the highest quality and the most attention to detail. Viewing the process itself of making the matcha was soothing. Then you taste the matcha; the feeling upon the first sip is the same as when you hug your mother after having been apart for years, or when holding a baby. Pure bliss, peace, amazement, awe, speechlessness, gratitude for the moment. You start to reflect upon life and how beautiful it is, how beautiful Japan is. You don't want the experience to ever end, but at the same time you feel peace in knowing that it will. The matcha experience itself made Osaka worth visiting. 2nd visit: music was not as turned up so you could hear people talking more, but I was sat on the front counter so that added to the experience. Seeing up close the care each worker took when making the tea and preparing the Japanese sweets was stunning. When I got up to pay, I had forgotten my receipt at the table but without me noticing, the server had already brought it up to the front for me. I left feeling the same calm and content sensations as the first time. wad brands itself as an omotenashi cafe; it truly does embody the very essence of omotenashi.

I arrived at this cafe and had a hard time reserving a spot (which I'm not sure if you could have done beforehand) but the hostess helped get me on the list. I had to come back 1.5hrs later but this was honestly one of my favorite cafes I went to in Japan, one of my favorite things in Osaka. There are so many different types of tea and I got the roasted oolong which can be steamed up to 5-6 times. They ran out of the matcha latte, which is what I wanted to try, so will have to return for that. The red bean cracker was light and a great addition to the tea. The barista was fluent in English which was convenient and that's how I learned that the cafe does collaboration events with local artists, particularly for pottery. The aesthetic is great and the tea was wonderful--can't wait to go back!

This is hands down the best cafe that I visited in Osaka (maybe even all of Japan!) The interior design is exceptional, and it seems that all the drinkware are unique handmade ceramics. The matcha here changed my life - I got an iced latte and it came with little bites to enhance the flavor of the matcha (dried pineapple, tomato, nuts) Usually I'm not the biggest matcha fan, but the flavor here is insane - super rich and deep. The bingsu like dessert that they have is also not to be missed

I am so excited I found this place! It's a quiet and calm place to enjoy some fantastic tea. They have several options, but I had the houjicha (my favorite), which was prepared perfectly and had all the right notes of roastedness, but not bitterness. It paired extremely well with their monaka (red bean sandwich sweet) because their monaka contains genmai (roasted rice) and has a bit of that roasted flavor as well. They are pretty well known for their shaved ice, and that delivered on its promises, too. It was fluffy and delicious with condensed milk. The service was fantastic, very attentive and friendly and professional. The space is rather barren and doubles as an art/ceramics gallery, but it's still comfortable enough to spend some time in. I will come back here every time I visit the city.

This cafe is a wonderful place to have a nouveau Japanese tea experience. They have matcha, which will allow you to choose which handmade ceramic bowl they serve it to you in from a picturesque selection on the wall. I had a green tea with multiple steepings. They recommended anywhere from 3-5 for the tea leaves I chose. The first steeping is 60 degree water and it gradually increases to extract new aromas and flavors. A unique piece of this service is that at the end you get to eat the tea leaves. The shop is a small work of art and the ceramics and other crafts available are worth investigating. I was a big fan of the ambience and the relaxed pace of the place. Come for the tea and, if necessary, stay for the dessert. Their shaved ice comes out looking quite dapper!

Visited this place while I was in Osaka on vacation and it was definitely one of the best spots I went to in Osaka. Trust me. The wait staff all speak amazing English and they have an English menu, though even if they didn't you should definitely still visit. This is [I think] a ceramics gallery and tea cafe. Their tea is literally next level. It is exactly how god wanted you to drink tea when [s]he put the idea of tea in the minds of humans. I actually got a matcha latte in stead of one of the many teas they brew, because I'm uncultured but it was really really good and I would do it again.. My sister got their hoji-chai and I even purchased some loose leaf to take home with me as gifts to my friends. We also ordered the shave ice, which seemed really popular because a lot of people around us were ordering it. Shave ice all around Japan is pretty good, but the way they present really any of their dishes here was superb. Their tea selection is vast, so you're bound to find something that you like. The people that work here also know so much about tea and could provide some assistance if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the options. If you're in the area (which you probably will be if you're a tourist) definitely check this place out. It's a great place to take a break from walking around. The tea is fantastic, the people are nice, and in general it's just a super cute place to be in. If I'm even back in Osaka I would come back here in a heart beat.