Matcha Cafe Maiko — Restaurant in San Jose

I had a wonderful time at this place trying their mocha ice cream! The flavor combinations were absolutely delightful and left a lasting impression on my taste buds. The establishment is conveniently located in one of those charming mall cart stalls.

I opted for the mocha combination with all the toppings, and it did not disappoint. The staff members were friendly and provided excellent service. The Santa Clara mall location was impeccably clean, which added to the overall pleasant experience. I visited on a bustling Friday, and it was fascinating to observe people strolling around and going about their shopping while I savored my delicious mocha treat.

Regarding the price, I paid about $11 for the ice cream, including tax, and left a $2 tip. It's interesting to note the evolving tipping culture nowadays. Although the total came to $13, I found the ice cream's mocha flavor well worth the price.

Would I consider revisiting this place? Perhaps. Despite the cost, the mocha-flavored ice cream provided a truly enjoyable experience that might entice...

Tldr: They have the best matcha soft serve ice cream!! It's very creamy, smooth, strong matcha flavor without the bitterness. It's pricey ($7 for 1 ice cream) but totally worth it.

I'm so glad they open a store in San Jose. Before this location, I could only get it when I go to SF. There's always a line in SF. I thought maybe there won't be a line here but I was wrong. I came on a Saturday afternoon, and the line was quite long. It did move really quick though so I waited probably 5-10 minutes before I got my ice cream.

Besides the scrumptious ice cream, they make fresh cones and they're delicious too. I wanted to eat black sesame ice cream too but they don't have it at this location. So sad. I still need to go to SF to eat after all. Hope they'll have black sesame flavor here soon.

Update: I came back another time and get Matcha latte with cream cheese and Matcha float. It was so delicious: rich, strong matcha flavor but not bitter at all. This is how Matcha latte should be!...

I always go for the Maiko sundae. I saw people order it ahead of me and was surprised how big the portions were! More generous than the other locations! Or was it just the workers who were generous?

I got the yuzu/strawberry as I like to try the seasonal flavors. I saw they did have sampler cups so you can taste test. I wasn't super impressed. The yuzu just had a light lemon flavor without that tangyness. I felt like I was just eating at a self-serve yogurt place. But! At the bottom, there is actually still matcha soft serve no matter what flavor you chose. So before long, I was eating a trio of yuzu/strawberry/matcha. I appreciate the matcha soft serve at the bottom because otherwise it would be just a bunch of toppings, like mochi, corn flakes, and green tea cake as you can't mix it up well because it's in a cup. Overall, still quality stuff, good and fast service.

Update: they now have sesame and hojicha. I got the mix and when they ran out of mochi malls, they let me substitute for...