Matcha-Ya
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Matcha-Ya is a bright Japanese matcha cafe in Haymarket, Sydney, known for hand-whisked matcha drinks, soft serve, dango and matcha soba. It feels like a modern dessert bar, can be busy at lunchtime, and suits a quick sweet stop or a relaxed lunch. MacArthur Park is one minute's walk away.
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About Matcha-Ya
Food at Matcha-Ya
Lunch is mainly matcha soba, with a prawn tempura version and a vegetarian option that reviewers mention. Sandwiches are thick and filled, and a reviewer describes a prawn katsu and chicken katsu combo packed for takeaway. Dessert is the main draw: soft serve in matcha and hojicha, a matcha swirl, and dango in sweet soy glaze or red bean with strawberry.
What to order: Matcha latte, made strong · Matcha soba · Matcha or hojicha soft serve
Coffee and drinks
Matcha drinks are the core: pure hot matcha, hojicha, and a strong matcha latte. Reviewers say the latte is creamy and properly made, and one reviewer says each matcha is hand-whisked to order.
Homemade dango and mochi ice at Matcha-Ya
The website describes homemade mochi dango and mochi ice. One reviewer singles out the sweet soy glaze dango, and another praises the red bean and strawberry version. Both are sweet alternatives to the soft serve for anyone who wants something else with a matcha drink.
Facilities at Matcha-Ya
What visitors say about Matcha-Ya?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Matcha drinks and matcha desserts are the main draw in recent reviews
- 💬Two recent reviewers found the matcha roll cake underwhelming
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Visitor tips for Matcha-Ya
- ✓Matcha roll cake drew two disappointed reviews, one saying it came out cold from the fridge. Soft serve and dango were the better picks.
- ✓It can be busy: one reviewer waited a while for a matcha drink while a single person took all the orders, so allow time at peak hours.
- ✓Ready-to-go takeaway boxes sit near the door, so you can take lunch away as well as eating in.
Getting to Matcha-Ya
The cafe is at NW.05/10 Steam Mill La, Haymarket NSW 2000. It is step-free. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is three minutes' walk away and Tumbalong Park about four.
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Is there a kids' menu at Matcha-Ya?
No, there is no kids' menu, but the cafe is good for children and has outdoor seating.
Does Matcha-Ya have vegetarian options?
Yes, reviewers mention a vegetarian matcha soba, and most of the desserts are matcha-based.
Can you take food away from Matcha-Ya?
Yes, ready-to-go takeaway boxes such as a prawn and chicken katsu sandwich combo are sold near the door.
Is there a park near Matcha-Ya?
Yes, MacArthur Park is one minute's walk away, and the Chinese Garden of Friendship is about three minutes away.