Matcha Cafe Maiko to open first Canadian spot in Richmond May 2

Matcha lovers rejoiced when Tsujiri opened its first BC location in Richmond recently, but there’s already a new spot specializing in this flavour craze opening in the same area.

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Matcha Cafe Maiko hails from Hawaii and operates four locations across the US where it serves customers coffees, drinks, desserts, treats, and matcha imported from Uji, Kyoto.

Maiko aims to offer customers an authentic taste of Japan using matcha from the Harima Garden in Uji, which has been in operation since 1858.

 

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The brand has some serious expansion plans in the works, including several new outposts in the US, a China location, and two Canadian stores as well.

One of those locations will be in Richmond at 199 – 8279 Saba Road and the other is slated to open in Toronto, although no address has been released yet.

Maiko specializes in house-made dishes such as parfaits, shaved ice, floats, and lattes, all made with its rich-tasting matcha.

 

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Matcha Cafe Maiko has told Daily Hive exclusively that they will be opening the brand’s Richmond location, and first Canadian outpost, on May 2.

The outpost will be open from noon to 9 pm, so be sure to take note and go get your matcha on next week.

Matcha Cafe Maiko – Richmond

Address: 199 – 8279 Saba Road, Richmond
Phone: 604-285-0013

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