- Lavish Fusion Bakery
If your ears perk up at the suggestion of
freshly baked goodness, you’re going to
have a great time at this one-of-a-kind
bakery. Upon stepping in, the aroma and
sights of delicious bread and pastries are
bound to get your appetite moving. The
matcha favourites here are uji matcha
cronut with ice cream and matcha rose
croissant doughnut. The former is a hybrid
between a croissant and a doughnut,
which is generously filled with matcha
syrup and served with a scoop matcha ice
cream. Apart from the flaky texture of the
pastry and cascading ice cream, it’s the
addictive bitter-sweet oomph that seals
the deal. Even though it comes in a big
portion, you may not want to share.
Location: 214, Lebuh Victoria, Georgetown,
10300, Penang
- Belle and Cream
The burnt cheesecake and bubble tea
are two well enough reasons to visit
this relatively new café. They clearly
have a finger on the pulse of the food
trend, but it’s the flavours that keep the
crowd coming back. The matcha burnt
cheesecake has an addictive caramelized
layer and is paired with tapioca balls to
mellow down the mild bitterness of the
cake. The matcha bubble tea though, hits
all the right notes in terms of texture and
flavour, so you’ll be leaving this café with
no regrets.
Location: 16, Medan Lim Cheng Teik, Kampung
Syed, 10250 Georgetown, Penang
- The Craftisan
You probably don’t immediately think
of this cosy café when you’re in search
of matcha, but their matcha crêpe is
delicious to say the least. A scoop of
homemade matcha gelato sits on a
matcha-flavoured Japanese crêpe, and
is paired with red beans, matcha jelly
cubes, and lemon whipped cream. For a
complete matcha indulgence, order their
matcha latte, too.Location: 1st Floor, 12, Jalan Kek Chuan, 10400
Georgetown, Penang- Fuku Eatery & Desserts
Located along Beach Street, Fuku Eatery
is making a name of its own with its
wide range of Japanese-inspired dishes.
As such, expect a decent amount of
matcha options too. The top-seller is their
signature drink namedkaiju, where the
matcha drink is topped with pearls and
milo powder. Seeking a traditional shift?
Opt forhojicha – roasted Japanese green
tea, andGenmaicha– brown rice Japanese
green tea. Don’t forget to leave some room
for theirkakigori(Japanese shaved ice), of
which they regularly change flavours, and
if you’re lucky enough, you can dig into
their matcha version.
Location: 37a&b, Beach Street, 10300
Georgetown, Penang- Komichi Tea House
This Japanese tea house goes into any
matcha lover’s good books. They offer a
wide selection of matcha desserts that
taste as delicious as they looks. Among
the top patron picks are matcha chiffon
cake, matcha cheesecake, matcha ice
cream, strawberry matcha Swiss roll, and
other dainty delights. Each item is made
from premium quality matcha and the
techniques are nothing short of excellent,
especially when paired with their
aromatic teas, you’ll be in matcha heaven.Location: 20, Lorong Toh Aka, 10100,
Georgetown, Penang- 15Grams Coffee Bar
For those who can’t do a dessert fix
without a slice of brownie, here’s a place
that crowns their homemade chocolate
brownie with matcha ice cream. What
more can you ask for? If you do ask for
more, check out their signature matcha
yoghurt mousse. The joy of letting your
spoon gently sink into this layered matcha
goodness, and allowing it to melt in your
mouth after, is something that will linger
in your mind for quite some time. Adding
to that, with good service and a gorgeous
ambiance, it’s definitely worth a visit.
Location: 2233, Persiaran Mahsuri 1, Bandar
Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Penang