5 Best matcha desserts you must try in Kuala Lumpur

Mad for Matcha: The 5 best matcha desserts to try in Kuala Lumpur

Sarah Khan

23 Dec 2016

We round up our 5 favourite spots for the best drool-worthy matcha desserts in the city!

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Matcha Parfait by Nana’s Green Tea
Nana's Green Tea specialises in green tea desserts (no surprises there) and their towering servings of scrumptious parfait are what has its patrons returning for more. One of their best-selling desserts is the Matcha Nama Chocolate Parfait - a delectable concoction consisting of a green tea jelly base, vanilla ice cream, cornflakes, matcha ice cream and matcha syrup - all topped with a generous serving of fluffy whipped cream. This is definitely a matcha dessert for both your eyes and taste buds to feast on.
Lot 231A, Lower Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Nana's Green Tea (Facebook)
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Matcha Tiramisu by Tokyo Pastry
If you love tiramisu, you might just love Tokyo Pastry's truly unique matcha take on this classic Italian dessert. Served in a perfect shaped cube, the 'Matchamisu' consists of the fluffiest layers of green tea chiffon cake sandwiched between generous layers of light mascarpone cream.
M-20 & SAC-M-1, Mezzanine Level, Avenue K, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo: Tokyo Pastry
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Matcha Souffle by Franco
We have to admit that souffle alone is a hard find in KL, so blessed are our taste buds that Franco dishes up an exquisite Matcha Souffle! The crisp and tall sugary crust perfectly gives way to reveal the fluffiest, creamiest green matcha interior. Franco has managed to perfect the sweetness of this souffle; it is neither too sweet nor too bland. We're pretty confident that this lush matcha dessert will have you lusting for it for a long time.
Available at various Franco outlets throughout the country.
Photo: Franco (Facebook)
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Green Tea Lava Cake by Okonomi Foods
Any food blog will indicate to you that the world has gone slightly obsessed over lava cakes. Put lava cakes and green tea together and you'll have the ultimate dessert: matcha lava cake. Okonomi's Halal-certified Matcha Lava Cake, with its exquisite flavours, definitely does not disappoint. A slice into the light and fluffy cake will reveal the gloriously molten matcha core oozing from within. Paired with a serving of vanilla ice cream and matcha chocolate, this is definitely the dessert for the matcha lover.
A4-G2-02 Solaris, Dutamas, No. 1 Jalan Dutamas, Publika, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Okonomi Foods (Facebook)
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Green Tea Creme Brulee by Mei by Fat Spoon
Who would've predicted that these two quintessentially French and Japanese ideas would harmonise so well together? But alas - it does. The scrumptious matcha flavour of this Matcha Creme Brulee is still distinctive despite the rich, creamy custard and its burnt sugar topping is faultlessly caramelised. The creme brulee is paired with a scoop of black sesame ice cream; the perfect accompaniment to this dessert.
22G Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Mei by Fat Spoon (Facebook)

It seems like the world just can’t get enough of matcha. This powdered green tea, the current darling of the tea world, has seen a surge in popularity thanks to its irresistible visual appeal, distinct flavour and purported health benefits. Just when you thought nothing could surpass your favourite matcha beverages in taste, the culinary world introduced us to matcha desserts. In its distinctive luminescent emerald colour, there is nothing quite like it in sight and taste. Matcha lends an absolutely delicious flavour to your favourite desserts – from mille crepes to souffles to waffles.

Kuala Lumpur is not short of absolutely scrumptious matcha desserts that will whet your appetite. From the tall and fluffy Matcha Souffle at Franco to the exquisite Matcha Creme Brulee at Mei by Fat Spoon, we have rounded up 5 of our favourite matcha desserts here. Flick through our gallery above to check out our favourite spots! A word of caution: brace yourself for those bouts of matcha cravings.

Sarah Khan

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