Saikō — Restaurant in Pine Castle

I have been extremely excited to come to this spot for a while now. I love that we're having some very good matcha spots opening in Orlando, and this one being in South Orlando helps a lot with getting matcha without driving 20 to 30 minutes for a cup.

Situated inside of the Orlando racket sports center, it's a really nice break from the surrounding area. Everyone that works there is extremely helpful, nice and inviting. Even the staff of ORS.

I've been here three times since I found out they open, they are extremely nice. The flavors are incredible and it's not a bad time whatsoever. I always enjoy coming, chatting up the crew and they're always asking for feedback or anything that could be improved upon. They're incredibly receptive, thoughtful, and every cup is made with the intensity and care that you would see online.

Every cup I've gotten has never been short or felt rushed. They take their time to ensure everything is beautiful and up to standard, I don't mind the way due to them having to make the matcha for each and every cup and it can definitely be tasted and seen while they're making it.

I've gotten the guava thyme matcha, Hojociha Chocolate matcha, The banana cream matcha and today the pistachio latte and the famous mango sticky rice. Everything was a banger. Everything looks beautiful, it tastes even better. The flavors flow well throughout, and nothing is overpowering or not. Tasted in each cup.

I will be returning and definitely trying to make it as often as possible when I want a unique and fun matcha experience.

Tldr; It's close to Kissimmee, you don't have to go all the way to Mills for matcha. Everything is good and it's...

I finally got to try here after one of my favorite vloggers posted about it for matcha recommendation. Service and vibes from the get-go were great, the cashier was insightful for recommendations. I got the Blackberry Biscoff cheesecake matcha( a little less sweet due to preference), phenomenal. My best friend got the banana matcha and had to pause after trying a sip as it was that good. By luck we were able to snag a table as we finished ordering. The playlist they have is fantastic, the sound can be loud if you were wanting to come for study/work as a heads up. Definitely coming back to try more matcha and their hojicha. 10/10 recommend. Also watch out for stray racket balls, it can happen every once in a while where a hit goes high and fast even though the protective divider is...

Delightful experience!! Flavorful options and the barista really knew what he was talking about when it came to recommendations and flavor combinations. He was actually honestly really cool and chill. Felt like a friend letting you know what’s up. Only reason this wasn’t five stars is cause it opens at 11 but that’s because it’s inside a pickle ball court and is also next to an Asian food place inside the pickle ball court. This isn’t an excuse to open at 11am!! If you have a gift a share it with the world. Honestly it was pretty fun to discover and a new experience but i feel that for the stature of flavor and service this place has it belongs in its own space!! Saiko move out and glow up...