One of the best matcha and hojicha drinks and soft serve places in SoCal. If you ever pass by a Nana's, try it. I wish they opened one here. We had the hojicha soft serve with extra mochi and no red beans and the matcha latte. Both had very rich tea flavors and right level of sweetness. It's inside the Mitsuwa where the Del Amo mall is. Lots of parking on this side of the mall.
Jeff Liang
Favorite matcha soft serve and latte in the US, super strong umami flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P. Pusingha
Good quality matcha but the service is not.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Deborah Y.
Hands down best matcha & hojicha soft serve ever. I hope this place never closes because I don't think I'd ever recover. This is probably as close to the taste of matcha in Japan as you can get in the US. Their matcha is unmatched because they use a large amount of good quality, fresh matcha from Uji for all of their desserts/drinks. It's the perfect balance of umami and earthy goodness. Typically I get the half matcha and half hojicha soft serve to share with one other person but today I got the matcha latte float which was incredible. They now have soy and oat options for their lattes and they whisk the matcha fresh to pour atop the milk, ice and ice cream. 100/10 could not have asked for anything more. Service here is also too notch, there's never any wait and the people that work here are always nice. This is the only location in the US but can't wait for them to expand to OC so I don't have to drive 1+ hour here.
SJ Yang
Got the mango matcha latte but it was mediocre at best. Liked my friends ice uji matcha a lot more. It’s like drinking matcha espresso, super concentrated but goooood stuff! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deuce Bello
I recently dined at Yamamori and had an amazing experience! The lychee martinis were refreshing, the titanic roll was delicious, and the hibachi chicken was perfectly cooked. Our server, Tommy, provided excellent service throughout the meal. The atmosphere was welcoming and the entire dining experience was top-notch. I highly recommend Yamamori for anyone looking for exceptional sushi and hibachi dishes. Can't wait to visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Y.
this spot is located in the mitsuwa food court. They seem to be sold out regularly of the parfait so I tried the soft serve. the matcha and hojicha were perfect. It also came with mochi, red bean, and a piece of chocolate. it's a bit pricy for the portion size but a good choice for matcha soft serve.
Jerry E.
Couldn't bring myself to buy drink here, not withstanding my loved one offered to treat. For close to $20 a pop for a small size, forget it! Sorry!
Joann Chen
I like the variety of toppings that come with the mixed parfait. The tea is so strong and flavorful but not particularly sweet. That being said, I would prefer it to be a tad bit sweeter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boo Y.
Matcha here are incredibly awesome. I have try many drinks from here and never disappointed. Service was great as usual, nice and friendly. This place located in Mitsuwa market in Torrance, plenty space to sit down and chill with a quality drink. Never go wrong with Matcha Latte, Matcha Latte float and Einspanner Matcha Latte for who ever love soft and fluffy cream top but for me little to sweet, i would rather prefer Matcha Latte Unsweeted.
If you're a matcha lover, Yamari is must dessert shop located inside the Mitsuwa Market food court. The must try is the mixed parfait: matcha and hojicha soft serve, Hokkaido azuki (sweet red bean), Shiratama (mochi balls), matcha jelly & matcha syrup. Soft serve isn't too sweet, however, when consumed with the other ingredients, provides a good balance of a slightly sweet dessert. My favorite ingredient is the matcha jelly located in the bottom of the cup. Matcha soft serve has a strong flavor which surprised me. Hojicha soft serve has that roasted, toasty, nutty, chocolate like flavor. A lot stronger flavor than the Little Tokyo matcha shops which are a bit sweeter. Worth visiting if you're in Del Amo and or having a meal at the Mitsuwa food court.
Marisa Y.
I've been eyeing this cute cafe for the longest time and I finally got to try it recently with a friend! It's located inside of the food courts at Mitsuwa. I came during my lunch break on Friday and it was fairly busy. My friend ordered the matcha latte with oat milk and I ordered the strong uji matcha. For two medium drinks, it was about $11. Upon first impressions, I was a little surprised by how small the drinks were. After trying my drink, I can see why it comes in a smaller cup. They weren't kidding when they said these drinks were strong. I wouldn't have been able to handle all the caffeine if I had ordered any larger size! After about 30 minutes of finishing my drink, I started to get the caffeine jitters. If you're sensitive to caffeine, I would definitely opt for a latte or something lighter. If you're looking to try authentic matcha drinks and desserts, then I highly recommend giving this spot a try!
Chi Shan Wong
Really legit matcha soft serve and latte! Got the latte sweetened and it's a good balance of sweetness/matcha flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Soft Serve
Cynthia M
Great quality matcha! I wanted to get the parfait but they sold out by the time I got there (late afternoon on a Tuesday… so I think you gotta go early for it) so I got a matcha soft serve float. It was a bit pricey in my opinion ($10) since it’s basically just milk (I did oat milk due to lactose sensitivity) topped with matcha soft serve. It was tasty though.
j l
Very delicious green tea matcha soft serve. This is legitimately an adult taste because it is not sweet whatsoever. Come early because some of their specialty items such as parfait might be sold out. They have a famous brand and very high quality from Japan so I recommend buying the matcha powder for tea at home.Vegetarian options: Since this is in the Mitsuwa food court you can get anything vegan if you want.Parking: The mall has plenty of parking.
One of the best matcha and hojicha drinks and soft serve places in SoCal. If you ever pass by a Nana's, try it. I wish they opened one here. We had the hojicha soft serve with extra mochi and no red beans and the matcha latte. Both had very rich tea flavors and right level of sweetness. It's inside the Mitsuwa where the Del Amo mall is. Lots of parking on this side of the mall.
Favorite matcha soft serve and latte in the US, super strong umami flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good quality matcha but the service is not.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Hands down best matcha & hojicha soft serve ever. I hope this place never closes because I don't think I'd ever recover. This is probably as close to the taste of matcha in Japan as you can get in the US. Their matcha is unmatched because they use a large amount of good quality, fresh matcha from Uji for all of their desserts/drinks. It's the perfect balance of umami and earthy goodness. Typically I get the half matcha and half hojicha soft serve to share with one other person but today I got the matcha latte float which was incredible. They now have soy and oat options for their lattes and they whisk the matcha fresh to pour atop the milk, ice and ice cream. 100/10 could not have asked for anything more. Service here is also too notch, there's never any wait and the people that work here are always nice. This is the only location in the US but can't wait for them to expand to OC so I don't have to drive 1+ hour here.
Got the mango matcha latte but it was mediocre at best. Liked my friends ice uji matcha a lot more. It’s like drinking matcha espresso, super concentrated but goooood stuff! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at Yamamori and had an amazing experience! The lychee martinis were refreshing, the titanic roll was delicious, and the hibachi chicken was perfectly cooked. Our server, Tommy, provided excellent service throughout the meal. The atmosphere was welcoming and the entire dining experience was top-notch. I highly recommend Yamamori for anyone looking for exceptional sushi and hibachi dishes. Can't wait to visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this spot is located in the mitsuwa food court. They seem to be sold out regularly of the parfait so I tried the soft serve. the matcha and hojicha were perfect. It also came with mochi, red bean, and a piece of chocolate. it's a bit pricy for the portion size but a good choice for matcha soft serve.
Couldn't bring myself to buy drink here, not withstanding my loved one offered to treat. For close to $20 a pop for a small size, forget it! Sorry!
I like the variety of toppings that come with the mixed parfait. The tea is so strong and flavorful but not particularly sweet. That being said, I would prefer it to be a tad bit sweeter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matcha here are incredibly awesome. I have try many drinks from here and never disappointed. Service was great as usual, nice and friendly. This place located in Mitsuwa market in Torrance, plenty space to sit down and chill with a quality drink. Never go wrong with Matcha Latte, Matcha Latte float and Einspanner Matcha Latte for who ever love soft and fluffy cream top but for me little to sweet, i would rather prefer Matcha Latte Unsweeted.
Restaurantji Recommends
If you're a matcha lover, Yamari is must dessert shop located inside the Mitsuwa Market food court. The must try is the mixed parfait: matcha and hojicha soft serve, Hokkaido azuki (sweet red bean), Shiratama (mochi balls), matcha jelly & matcha syrup. Soft serve isn't too sweet, however, when consumed with the other ingredients, provides a good balance of a slightly sweet dessert. My favorite ingredient is the matcha jelly located in the bottom of the cup. Matcha soft serve has a strong flavor which surprised me. Hojicha soft serve has that roasted, toasty, nutty, chocolate like flavor. A lot stronger flavor than the Little Tokyo matcha shops which are a bit sweeter. Worth visiting if you're in Del Amo and or having a meal at the Mitsuwa food court.
I've been eyeing this cute cafe for the longest time and I finally got to try it recently with a friend! It's located inside of the food courts at Mitsuwa. I came during my lunch break on Friday and it was fairly busy. My friend ordered the matcha latte with oat milk and I ordered the strong uji matcha. For two medium drinks, it was about $11. Upon first impressions, I was a little surprised by how small the drinks were. After trying my drink, I can see why it comes in a smaller cup. They weren't kidding when they said these drinks were strong. I wouldn't have been able to handle all the caffeine if I had ordered any larger size! After about 30 minutes of finishing my drink, I started to get the caffeine jitters. If you're sensitive to caffeine, I would definitely opt for a latte or something lighter. If you're looking to try authentic matcha drinks and desserts, then I highly recommend giving this spot a try!
Really legit matcha soft serve and latte! Got the latte sweetened and it's a good balance of sweetness/matcha flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Soft Serve
Great quality matcha! I wanted to get the parfait but they sold out by the time I got there (late afternoon on a Tuesday… so I think you gotta go early for it) so I got a matcha soft serve float. It was a bit pricey in my opinion ($10) since it’s basically just milk (I did oat milk due to lactose sensitivity) topped with matcha soft serve. It was tasty though.
Very delicious green tea matcha soft serve. This is legitimately an adult taste because it is not sweet whatsoever. Come early because some of their specialty items such as parfait might be sold out. They have a famous brand and very high quality from Japan so I recommend buying the matcha powder for tea at home.Vegetarian options: Since this is in the Mitsuwa food court you can get anything vegan if you want.Parking: The mall has plenty of parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Soft Serve