Ever since matcha was introduced into London, there has been absolutely no stopping the frenzy now. It’s great to see matcha now being included on menus even outside of Asian outlets, especially matcha lattes, which you can find at many cafes and coffee shops these days. But best of all, there’s definitely an abundance of matcha desserts available all around London nowadays to satisfy every craving for both you and me.
Using matcha in desserts can be tricky. Without the right quality and balance, the flavours could easily turn unpleasantly bitter. Alternatively, I also get rather frustrated when the dessert just comes green in colour with barely any taste of matcha. After a fair share of trying out different places around London, here are my top picks for the best matcha desserts in town. And do let me know if you know any other spots that I should be checking out as well!
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Where to Find the Best Matcha Desserts in London
404 Bakery
This is not your ordinary matcha cheesecake. 404 Bakery’s Matcha Basque Cheesecake is one of a kind and a transformative experience. Not only is it the creamiest matcha cheesecake you can ever get your hands on, but the quality and taste are unmatched since they are London’s only bakery to use Ceremonial Grade Matcha in a cake.
Location: Hammersmith
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Machiya
Ran by the team behind popular ramen restaurant, Kanada-Ya, Machiya is a hidden gem tucked behind Piccadilly Circus, specialising in homely Japanese cuisine. Whilst their savoury offerings are not halal, they do offer some great desserts that are worth making the stop for. Matcha cakes could be a hit or miss, and even more so for a Matcha Fondant. But Machiya has consistently nailed it down perfectly. They also serve up one of the best Matcha Lattes across town, in my opinion!
Location: Piccadilly Circus
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Katsute 100
Katsute 100 is no doubt my favourite Japanese cafe in London. Both their matcha desserts and tea selections are absolute winners, consistently delivering top-notch quality. In addition, they feature some lovely interiors, creating a really cosy atmosphere to enjoy your matcha goodies. In particular, I loved both the Matcha Mille Crepe and Matcha Strawberry Shortcake, both easily the best out there in London.
Location: Angel / Covent Garden / Brick Lane
Tea Parlour
Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Cheesecake, Matcha Ice Cream, Matcha Float, Matcha Mochi Cookie, Matcha Tarts, and more…they do it all at Tea Parlour. This little cafe, located just around the corner from the National Gallery, is certainly a matcha heaven and where you can find some of the best matcha desserts in London.
Location: Leicester Square
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Tsujiri
As one of the “OGs” in the matcha scene in London, Tsujiri is most certainly a reliable pick for matcha. They are a matcha dessert tea house, so they definitely take their matcha very seriously! My favourite includes the likes of Matcha Soft Serve Ice Cream and Matcha Basque Cheesecake, both lusciously velvety and simply sensational.
In addition, they also offer a range of matcha drinks, including ceremonial matcha, and lots of delicious treats such as sundaes and mochis.
Cafe Kitsune
Cafe Kitsune London‘s Matcha Croissant is truly an exquisite treat, featuring delicate flavours with a sweet glaze laced with a tangy touch and flawless pastry execution. It’s no doubt the best matcha croissant out there and a masterpiece of pastry. Cafe Kitsune is a Japanese-influenced French patisserie, so it offers a slightly different style of matcha treats than your traditional Japanese cafes. Their Matcha Kumquat Eclair is a pretty good one to try out as well.
Location: Belgravia
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Matcha Sundays
Matcha Sundays is not just another homebaking business, but it’s one that honours Japanese traditions and really stands out with its exquisite quality of matcha treats. Starting out with local deliveries around East London, they have soon expanded their operations to London-wide deliveries, and some treats are even available for UK nationwide delivery. Amongst their range of traditional Japanese confectioneries, their Matcha Mochi Doughnuts were particularly exceptional and the first of their kind on the London market.
HeyTea
Easily the best bubble tea spot in London, HeyTea also make a stellar matcha drink, in addition to their signature brown sugar boba milk. Various matcha drinks are available, including the Matcha Zen, Matcha Jasmine, Cloud Matcha, Matcha Bobo Shake, etc. But if you’re a real matcha fanatic, go check out their Matcha Trio, made up of matcha mochi, premium matcha, and rich matcha cheese!
WA Cafe
WA Cafe is another Japanese cafe that I adore very much. Other than the Matcha Roll Cake pictured, they also offer a range of other matcha treats. They have two branches in London, one in Ealing Broadway and the other in Covent Garden. If you ask me, I have a slight preference for the latter site!
P.S. I really enjoy their Sesame Latte, which I recommend trying out alongside their matcha latte and hojicha latte.
Location: Ealing Broadway / Covent Garden / Marylebone / Aldgate East
Mrs Bakery Chinatown
The opening of Mrs Bakery in Chinatown has absolutely taken London by storm. While their Egg Tarts steal most of the spotlight, don’t sleep on their Matcha Mochi Buns, which are stellar.
Location: Chinatown
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The Whale Tea
The idea of mixing matcha and Dalgona coffee may have sounded rather sceptical, as one may easily overpower another. But you may be pleasantly surprised that, when done right, it could be quite a special drink. The Whale Tea has mastered the perfect balance here with its Matcha Dalgona Coffee, offering a good hit of coffee to start with and then the matcha seeping through as an afternote. It’s truly quite a unique sensation to the palate!
