Matcha

Another stunningly dessert will be the Matcha Goma Garden ($17). Get to try the handmade matcha warabi mochi, matcha ice cream alongside the goma nama chocolate. The goma nama is velvety smooth and rich that we were asking if they can package it for sale!

New all-day-dining BOYUTEI by One-star Michelin restaurant, Whitegrass and matcha house HVALA.

Taking over the space at Ann Siang Hill, dishes, the restaurant has a main dining hall and soon to come basement for drinks.

Whitegrass dishes out the Japanese-French savoury menu such as Ebi Katsu Sando ($22), Prawn and Chicken Okonomiyaki ($22). Whereas tea house HVALA is in charge of the dessert and beverages.

I’m personally a fan of the sweets more than savoury (which has more room for improvement.) Matcha fans don’t miss their Goma Matcha Crepe ($14). Thin matcha flavoured crepe slathered with matcha pastry cream, a dollop of HVALA’s matcha ice cream finished with goma crumble.


Tea break @aicafesg. A display of cakes with interesting options like Matcha Goma ($9.80).

Shaped like bamboo, it is made with layers of black sesame mousse, black sesame feuilletine and matcha sponge encased within the matcha mousse gateau. Nice pairing though the black sesame seem to overpower the matcha notes

New gelato option in the heartlands!

The quirky store name meant boh beh zao (incomparable), has brought a new meaning to localised flavours. Presenting a variety of unique yet decadent options such as Green Apple Yakult, Lemongrass Pandan, Cereal Mai Pian and Muah Chee!

Other than Classic Buttermilk Waffles ($5.50), the one that impressed me is their Pandan Gula Melaka Waffles ($6.50). Naturally flavoured, the Pandan waffles has a slightly caramelised fragrance from the Gula Melaka. Pair with special House-made Jam, and Caramelised Cookies and Childhood Milo! Woahhhhhhhh

A hole-in-the-wall cafe with Taiwanese vibes, @sweetcraftsman offers Swiss rolls, tarts and other bakes.

The most eye-catching will be the Matcha, Tieguanyin and Chocolate Raspberry Fujiro ($7.80 each), featuring an Mt Fuji! So pretty, which is why I ended up with two.

Matcha Fujiro consist of matcha sponge cake layered with matcha, strawberry and whipping cream. Though the strawberry overpowered the matcha fragrance.

Thought this would make a good light afternoon snack but that wasn’t the case. A tad dry with slightly hard Azuki bean, think I will stick to their Paris Vert next time.

Artisanal matcha drinks and dessert. One of the more popular matcha house in KL now, is this small minimalist cafe @nikonekomatcha. Using imported matcha powder from Japan, they serve authentic matcha dessert where you satisfy your matcha craving!

We had the Matcha Flan (MYR14) paired with their signature mocktail, Momotaro (MYR14). The flan is dense and has a rich matcha flavour though I’m not a fan of their tart base. While the drink was refreshing, it has an acquired taste as it combines white peach, lychee and rosemary leaves.

LewinTerrace has launched Oh!Matcha dessert buffet, with exquisitely crafted dessert made from scratch using premium grade Japanese matcha. Chef de Cuisine Hiroyuki Shinkai will create them in-house daily. Trays of irresistible treats such as Warabimochi, Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Swiss Roll Cake, Matcha Madeleine and more. The list is just exhaustive!

Indulge in these matcha desserts to your heart content at $38++ per pax or choose to top it up in a 3-course exclusive set lunch at $58++ with mains such as Chicken Breast with Gourmand Sauce or Sword Fish with Green Olive Paste.

Oh! Matcha Dessert Buffet will be available from now till 31 Aug 2018, on Tuesdays to Fridays from 1 pm to 3 pm. You may wish to call 63339905 or email to reserve@lewinterrace.com.sg to reserve first!

Within CHIMJES, we can now get traditional Japanese brewed tea or dessert as Hvala recently opens its second outlet.

Matcha Hojicha Latte, made of freshly whisked matcha, milk and hojicha syrup is a refreshing option to have on a hot humid day. As matcha drinks are hand whisked upon order, do be patient since it will take some time for them to prepare. While waiting why not check out the merchandise or tea wares they have in store too!

YOKU MOKU has a second standalone boutique at Raffles City now.

Was in Japan when I saw YOKU MOKU’s Limited Edition Cigare au matcha cookies and just have to get it. Their popular cigare butter cookie is infused with green tea and encases a creamy filling of matcha chocolate for an added dose of green tea goodness. And that lovely kimono-inspired tin packaging makes it a collector item too!

While SG don’t carry this round tin version, they did carry an assortment tin of 22 pieces (12 pieces of Cigare with 10 pieces of Cigare au matcha) retailing at $56.

Kyoto is known for matcha and matcha dessert that one can easily turn a corner and you'll find a place selling them. Ever popular is the Matcha Soft Serve! This one from Gion Tsujiri is very smooth with rich matcha aroma and a hint of bitterness.

Dessert before dinner is just so tempting. Throwback to the other day when we had Matcha with Nama Chocolate soft serve layered with Azuki bean. Thick matcha swirls mixed with milky nama chocolate, layered with slightly sweet bits of Azuki. While it was satisfying, I'm still rooting for their houjicha and goma instead. However not sure if I'm the only one who feel it, but they are pretty over priced for something so small.