Matcha-Ya — Restaurant in Kauai

Match-Ya offers a delightful experience with its fresh shaved ice that stands out for its commitment to using no artificial flavors or colors. As someone who enjoys indulging in refreshing treats, I was genuinely impressed by the quality and taste of their offerings. The shaved ice is incredibly fluffy and melts in your mouth, providing the perfect canvas for their natural toppings.

What sets Match-Ya apart is their dedication to using real, fresh ingredients. Each flavor burst is derived from fruits and herbs, making it not only a guilt-free treat but also a refreshing alternative to regular sugary snacks. I tried the mango and matcha flavors, and both were vibrant in taste while maintaining an authentic essence that artificial options simply cannot replicate.

The presentation is another highlight; the colorful layers of shaved ice topped with fruits make it visually appealing. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend combinations to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're cooling off on a hot day or simply wanting a sweet snack, Match-Ya's fresh shaved ice is an excellent choice. I highly recommend giving it a try—you won’t be disappointed with this refreshing and...

This is a local cafe who clearly cares about presentation and quality... She treats it like art! Just like her color changing glass jewelry she makes right next door.... (I'm obsessed with her earrings) the owner is the sweetest baking/making everything in house including the syrups for her SNOW ice! Super fluffy! She even has origami for kids who want to take it home to play with. So nice and always smiling! My favorite is the matcha boba tea, matcha sparkling with strawberry, AND strawberry snow ice hands down :) Service has always been quick for me. Maybe 5 - 10 min and sometimes a little bit more when it's packed (clearly it's becoming popular...) so DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT!!! Can't wait...

I ordered the matcha/vanilla frosty with matcha drizzle. First of all finding a vegan yummy frosty on the island was not on my bingo card! I was extremely happy and satisfied. The matcha was delicious with no bitter taste at all. I ended up buying their ceremonial grade matcha because of that. They offer (2) vegan gluten free musubis (seaweed rice veggie sandwiches). I would have purchased more if I could have they were THAT good and affordable. I appreciated the staff, everyone was knowledgeable and happy. They also offered fresh star fruit for 50 cents! I definitely can’t wait to come back to try their Japanese...