"Every moment happens once [and] never again"
Tucked away in the outskirts of Chiang Mai, a short distance from the Ruamchok Meechai highway intersection, you will find a growing neighborhood of artisan eateries.
Among these is Matchappen, where you can experience the nuanced flavor of real matcha, by itself or artfully blended with flavors like fresh milk, caramel, yuzu (lemon), and more. To accompany your drink(s) is a selection of delightfully creamy cheesecakes and other desserts with similar flavor choices.
Matchappen's interior design has a simple and uncluttered design aesthetic, which aligns perfectly with the qualities of their treats and makes it an excellent place for a quick or...
Read moreThe staff doesn't speak simple English at all, cannot recommend or explain differences between their matcha grades in depth even in Thai (but if you ask, can confirm, which one is highest grade and which is lowest). The highest superior grade matcha on their menu had nice creamy umami taste. Ichibancha less umami than superior, but mostly too sweet without specifying sweetness level on neither menu. nichibancha matcha taste was already too plain and a bit unpleasant bitter so i didn't try sanbancha, which is supposed to be lower grade than...
Read morei ordered the matcha latte with cheese foam on top. the latte was honestly lacking matcha, i think the milk overpowered the matcha too much. coconut matcha was okay definitely seaweed notes with hint of umaminess. they dont have a matcha powder selection like other cafes, so keep that in mind. the tiramisu on the other hand was delicious! id highly recommend ordering the tiramisu. the atmosphere was very...
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