tsujiri

i’ve ordered the matcha icecreamfor it got me thinking if it’s going to be good or be plain ‘meh’ and i was surprised it really taste good.

i would recommend ‘tsujiri’ if you want a matcha icecreamthat tatse good.

okay. where do i even begin?
tsujiri is know for having the original taste of matcha perfection for 155 years to date. and as a matcha maniac, i had to taste it myself.
so let's start with the matcha lava cake. well yes there was soft serve icecreamserved on top, and the coolcreamblended perfectly with the hot matcha cake. however, the cake itself was a little dry. if it was moist, it would have been perfect! and the matcha sauce (?) was too little compared to what i saw in the tv of the store.
next i had the matcha milk float, basically matcha ice blended with milk with matcha soft serve on top. and prolly this was my favourite of the bunch! it may seem over the top because it's matcha over matcha but trust me it wasn't overpowering. it was delish. 💯
third, i had the matcha sundae. inside the sundae, you can see some red bean paste, toasted rice crispies (i guess) and a waffle chip on top. hmmm it was good but i didn't really enjoy the taste of the red bean paste but the rest was good!
and last, i had the really big matcha shaved ice (i forgot the name on the menu, don't judge me!) this is called sunrise because it had condensed milk on top, you could also order the sunset but with brown sugar syrup on top. well, this looked really promising but was the most disappointing for me. it tasted like frozen green tea, blended and served in a bowl. taste wise? it wasn't exciting!
but hey, the icecreambased ones were really good! go aheas and judge this matcha haven yourself! 💚

for matcha fan and newly convert matcha lover ... well this is it! looking forward to my next matcha night! #shiratamasundae is really worth a try.. who doesnt love icecreamanyway???

when i first came across japanese cafe, tsujiri in s maison, pasay, little did i know that they will have their soft opening the next day. i have met tsujiri philippines' representative, sean ponce, and he later on invited me to visit tsujiri to make a review about their place. so together with other foodies, we tried tsujiri's tea offerings on a sponsored visit.

tsujiri apparently has been in japan for 155 years already. it originated in uji, a japanese city south of kyoto, which is popular for its shrines and temples. tsujiri is a pioneer tea brand, and they proudly showcase their uji matcha, alongside their western-inspired desserts.

this cafe in upscale mall, s maison, is actually dominated with greenery. they have plants decorating the place. as for their menu, tsujiri has a variety of tea choices catering to those who have likely travelled japan, and those who drink matchas on a regular basis.

we ordered their signature tsujiri ice blended first. it had this bitter flavor, and a nice touch of sweetness to it. well, for me, bitterness doesn't make something, at all, better. anyway, one may choose to add matcha icecreamor vanilla to make a tsujiri ice blended float. this is good for those who would like an extra creaminess and flavor to their drink. i also suggest having this on a hot weather. know that they also have icecreamon a cone here.

here's a little trivia for you: matcha is a type of green tea, same as sencha, genmaicha, and houjicha, with the latter having this bold bitter flavor to it. this roasted green tea had this brown color and tinge of green.

matchas are a good source of vitamins and minerals, like vitamins a and c, iron, potassium, and calcium, as well as protein, l-theanine (amino acid), and fiber. this tea also has lesser caffeine, and has the pigment, chlorophyll, which helps in detoxifying the body, resulting to clear skin, a healthy heart, and normal blood circulation. matchas also has the antioxidant, cathechin, which helps slow the aging process and fight cancer.

so, we also got to try their o-matcha. according to them at tsujiri, they use fresh, quality tea leaves for this drink. it consists mostly of powdered matcha and milk, in hot water, which will be mixed together using a whisk. their wait staff will do the mixing for you. this is definitely a must-have on your visit.

we also had their yuzu citron, a drink with japanese citrus fruit flavor and milk on it.

as for their sweet offerings, my favorite was their tsujiri sundae which consisted of roasted brown rice, red bean paste, chestnut, shiratama (mochi), and the japanese traditional cherry blossom rice cracker, sakura monaka. it was a cup full of amazing flavors and textures. i'd say that this one was well-thought of given the great combination of its ingredients.

another sweet thing from tsujiri that most of us liked was their chiffon cake parfait sundae. the creamy icecreamcomplemented the flavors of the chiffon cake and sweet red bean.

i also suggest that you try tsujiri's shaved ice. this tower of sweetness is good for four people. we weren't actually able to try it out. they're available in two flavors - uji sunrise and uji sunset. uji sunrise is shaved ice with matcha syrup, condensed milk, red bean paste, and mochi. uni sunset, on the other hand, has black sugar syrup instead of milk in it.

as for tsujiri's cakes, i love their citronne matcha flavored one. it's a fluffy green cake with luscious matcha bits and cream, and a citrusy glaze. i only had a slice of it but they also offer whole cakes.

all in all, we had an amazing experience at tsujiri having drowned ourselves in the goodness of their healthy drinks.

if you want to have a taste of japan, look no further and visit tsujiri. discover the goodness of their matcha offerings.

tsujiri's matcha is one of my favorite in manila! the flavor is steong and it's topped with that rice cake like balls. there's a little chocolate in the one i ordered and i'm really happy with it 💕 i keep coming back here if i wish to eat legit and solid green tea flavor icecreamand dessert.

late review. we queued here during opening and it was worthy the wait. we had the matcha ice cream, tsujiri matcha sundae. it was the owner who took orders in the queue and answered questions from the crowd. she was really helpful with our selection. if any, i felt that even if the water on our sundae was from japan and specially made, it didn’t really have that “special” taste. parang wafer na colour pink lang. few weeks after i brought my family here and we had icecreamand cake. if you like matcha, this is definitely the place for you.

i don’t really understand the hype of this place. it’s just okay for my liking. i do love matcha.
i tried the float with matcha icecreamon top, regular size. price is kinda pricey eventhough it looks small, it’s already making me full. it’s not too sweet nor too bitter but it’s nothing special.
maybe next time i should try their ceremony tea, maybe i will like it or the cappucino one.

tsujiri is probably my favourite green tea place in manila so far. deep,rich matcha flavours engrossing both my sense of smell and taste are always a delight to have. i usually get some sundae with rice cake or what, but i’m aiming to try their matcha lava cake and a simple icecreamone day. service is decent,but the prices can be a bit high for some. i do think it’s worth it though. i’d really like it if they could have is a small description of what each drink is...i don’t remember all the terms (ie i cant remember what is kinako topping and what is kuromitsu), or what’s included in the sundae or shaved ice. this place is very much recommended for those that like superb tasting matcha sundaes.

i am a certified matcha lover, from the tea to the ice creams to the cakes. tsujiri delivers the most authentic matcha heaven flavors. this matcha heaven serves drinks, cakes and icecreambased on matcha and other interesting ingredients made especially for japanese-culture enthusiasts. it is definitely a must-try for those who want to taste something different among today’s coffee shops and milk tea places in the metro.

we’ve tried eating in other branches of tsujiri (podium and vertis north),but we noticed that the one in s maison has more generous servings! 😁 my son and i always order the matcha jelly sunday - twist (matcha and vanilla icecreamcombined). the one we had in the s maison branch seemed to have more matcha jelly so my son and i were super happy!!! 😃

not too sweet, not too bitter. tsujiri’s matcha soft serve icecreamhas just the right balance of flavor. perfect way to cap off a hearty meal. :)

nice green tea and vanilla ice cream, the taste is a bit bitter (i think because made from green tea and without sugar) and the icecreamis pasteurized, so it’s safe for pregnant woman.

addicted to matcha? then tsujiri is the place for you! although their desserts are overpriced, it’s definitely worth the try cause you’ll absolutely taste the unique flavour with every bite of their soft served icecreamand you can’t deny the fact that it’s aesthetically pleasing 😉 haha

not a fan of anything matcha, but i wanted to try this place out. the icecreamand the presentation was good. friendly and accommodating staff too!

so i went here with my mother last april to past some time and we ordered a chiffon cake parfait sundae the icecreamitself tasted great, for me it wasn't overly sweet like some other matcha icecreamtaste like but according to my mother who had been to japan it had a bit of a sweetness which separates it from traditional matcha icecreamshe'd tried in japan, although what disappointed me is the chiffon cake because it was dry as in super dry which lead to an unpleasant swallowing of the cake itself and once you got to the bottom of the icecreamthe cake in the bottom is already mushy to the point that it kinda felt disgusting in my mouth, so i guess for me the execution of the cake made it less appetizing i mean the picture looks good but the actual taste of the cake didn't live up to the expectation, and the cake did have the flavor of matcha but it was really the texture of the cake that ruined it.