HINOKI - Slow Bar — Restaurant in Delhi

I had an amazing experience on my first visit, where I tried the vanilla matcha—it was excellent. On my second visit, I ordered a London Fog. I was really glad to see it on the menu, as it’s a Vancouver classic that I’ve been missing since moving back to India. Unfortunately, the drink was quite disappointing. The flavor was overly bitter, and it didn’t capture the smooth, comforting taste that a London Fog should have. I hope the café can improve their preparation of this drink, as it has great potential.

Update - 9/10/25 - made another visit here and tried the salt date matcha. It had a unique and interesting taste, and i enjoyed it. They also gave me another earl grey tea to try after my previous visit, where my experience with the london fog was a bit unsatisfactory. The earl grey tea was well prepared and tasted smooth and refreshing. It was not overly bitter but had a balanced taste. I really appreciate their positive approach to customer feedback and their geniune intent to improve. Also, both the drinks were on the house. It was a really...

Hinoki Slow Bar in Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave is a haven for coffee and matcha enthusiasts. This Japanese-inspired slow bar emphasizes intentionality and craftsmanship, offering a tranquil retreat from the city's fast-paced coffee scene.

Key Highlights:

Hand-Pressed Espresso: Expertly crafted to bring out the perfect flavor Hand-Whisked Matcha: Smooth and earthy, a delight to savor Minimalist Ambiance: Adorned with shelves of manga, Shakespearean plays, and board games, creating a cozy atmosphere Transparent Brewing: Baristas brew coffee and matcha in front of customers, explaining the process and ingredients used ¹ ² ³

What to Expect:

A deliberate pause from the city's hustle and bustle Carefully crafted drinks with a focus on flavor and technique A chance to appreciate the art of slow brewing and the passion behind it

Overall, Hinoki Slow Bar is a must-visit for those seeking a mindful coffee experience in a...

Nice, minimalistic space that serve only matcha & a few choices of coffees, majorly. I had never had matcha & since a lot of my friends had suggested I try matcha at HINOKI, I had to go!

It was a good experience, overall. Ofcourse, with long que comes a longer wait period for your order to be ready, but that's totally understandable with no extra hands available at the counter. I believe, during the weekdays, the place must be pretty different, vibe - wise.

But, the matcha I tried (strawberry matcha) was good for trying matcha the first time. I wanted to try their specialty coffee as well, but the machine, it seems, needed some repairs. Perhaps, the next time I'm there, I'd be able to try their coffees. ☕♥️

Overall, I pretty much liked being there and the space did seem...