Matchaya (The Cathay)

Extremely happy to spot something I haven’t tried.
Hojicha roll cake that is rich yet not too sweet with the distinct smokiness of hojicha that balances out.
Unlike their matcha azuki roll cake, the hojicha had chocolate embedded in their soft, fluffy and light sponge. This is my new favourite.

Signature Matchaya Parfait.
A taste of Uji Matcha, Hojicha, Kurogamo & Hokkaido Milk Soft-Serve, Azuki, Toasted Rice Puffs, Shiratama.
The soft serves were rich in flavours. Portion was definitely worth the price as you get to taste all their soft serves at once.

Hojicha latte was whisked upon ordering. Having it with oat milk is very different from having it with fresh milk as it’s less creamy and full, yet it was still good.
The puff is definitely the star of the order. It is encrusted with a crusty charcoal top, filled with fresh, luscious and umami custard cream. Luxurious cream was light. It was heavenly.

Ceremonial Matcha chantilly cream and Japanese red bean embedded in 100% activated charcoal sponge.

Mixed Warabi Mochi. Freshly made mochi that’s melty and soft. Comes with 6 matcha, 6 kinako.

Cold whisked matcha milk. A very smooth, rich infusion, with low levels of acidity that has notes of white flowers.

Cold whisked hojicha milk.Smooth, nutty with notes of coffee that’s rich and extremely low level of acidity.