As someone who really appreciates matcha, Konveni did have authentically great matcha prepared correctly! They had 2 varieties to choose from. I took the one recommended and I was really happy with the flavour of my matcha. The service was great. They had sold out of snacks and treats and had an empty display. The cafe was full and didn't have too much seating space. The atmosphere wasn't very warm and cosy and overall it is quite far. Not somewhere I would venture to again but if I lived closer I'm sure I would be ordering Matcha Lattes there all the time! London has too few genuine matcha specialists so I appreciate the authenticity...
Read moreIf I could I would gatekeep and protect this cafe forever.
But they're bound for very big things, sooner rather than later.
If you read my other reviews you'd see I can be an extremely critical and pest of an individual if you're a business owner or allergic to honesty. But Konveni is what a cafe should be.
There's a concept, matcha in this case. The concept is executed perfectly with quality ingredients and carefully crafted recipes. Then you have the hospitality which appears as though you walked into someone's home.
The matcha is great but the Iced Matcha Spanish is one of the best drinks...
Read moreThis cafe is located on King Street near Ravenscourt Park, about a 10 mins walk from the Underground Station, making it very easy to find. The cafe is a bit small, but the atmosphere is pleasant. We ordered a Matcha Latte, Iced Ube Matcha, Matcha Crepe, and Matcha Roll. The food and drinks were quite good, but I was puzzled as to why they used paper cups and plastic plates for dine-in, which feels a bit unenvironmental. I hope they can improve this in the future. They also sell a small selection of Japanese products, such as matcha powder and udon, which is a nice touch. Overall, I would...
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