Kocha Matcha Spot - Thảo Điền

One of the best matcha spots in Saigon! It can be crowded depending on when you go and which location, but all locations have nice seating that you can spend time to chill & relax. Would def recommend the earl gray matcha and the yuzu matcha

The teahouse has a truly beautiful and authentic ambiance a lovely traditional setting that makes you want to stay longer. Unfortunately, the experience fell short with the matcha itself. I paid a premium price for a traditional matcha, but it arrived only lukewarm. After I politely complained and asked for a new one prepared properly hotter, the staff clearly didn’t understand that matcha should be whisked with water around 70°C. As a complete amateur, I even knew this basic detail, which made the lack of knowledge quite disappointing. Great atmosphere, but the service really needs better training on the product they’re serving.

Kocha Matcha Spot is a lovely place for matcha lovers seeking quality and calm vibes. The matcha is rich, smooth, and well balanced, showing clear attention to authenticity and preparation. Desserts pair perfectly with the drinks without being overly sweet. The minimalist, cosy atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of good matcha.

Nice cozy place. Minimalistic decor. Constant flow of customers on a Saturday evening. We got the 2L giant matcha latte cup to try and the affogato. It was decent given they seem to use high grade matcha and Meiji milk. Too big of a portion for 4 to finish. Their regular sized matcha are quite nice also. Icecream affogato is acceptable but not really special or stands out.

The cafe has a Japanese vibe in and out. Inside, they have tables and bar, where they make the matcha drink in front of the customers. There are outdoor tables too. The space is not so big. Probably can cater 30ish guests inside. When I came, it was a Saturday close to lunch time. The cafe was packed and a bit noisy with crying baby or kids banging on the window backsound. I'm not sure if weekday is less packed. I asked what was the recommended menu, the cashier said Basic Matcha Latte. So I went with that, with 50% sugar, and fresh milk (Meiji) for 89k VND (as of Sept 25). To me, my drink doesn't have much difference with several other matcha served in some cafes I went to in HCM, even in VT. Safe to say, good matcha drink price I have been having in HCM is around 70k VND and above. Is the drink decent? Yes Will I purposely revisit the store? Most likely no