Second time here and I managed to order the Matcha Petit Gâteau ($8.80, it was sold out on my previous visit). It contains "complementing textures of matcha sponge, matcha mousse, matcha crumble and matcha glaze" as stated in the menu.

I feel that the ratio of matcha mousse to matcha sponge was a little off — too much mousse and too little sponge. It got "jelat" after a while because the taste was very rich, and there was not enough cake to neutralise it. The matcha crumble was set in the middle of the cake and I really loved how crunchy it was. The crumble also helped to neutralise the intensity of the matcha mousse, + points for me!

Although the Matcha Petit Gâteau is a popular recommendation (if I remember correctly, not 100% sure), I personally preferred the cakes I ordered the previous time I went to Hvala (see previous review). I did not enjoy the Petit Gâteau as much as I thought I would, but it might be due to the fact that I had high expectations for it. Nonetheless, it might be worth giving a try if you're unsure of what to order! The intensity of the matcha might be okay for some after all ･ᴗ･

I also re-ordered the Matcha Hojicha Latte for my sister to try and she loved it! I think it might be our favourite matcha drink so far. 10/10 would recommend ordering ✨

- JH