What a place! How peaceful for a date night, highly recommended ColdWhiskFog.
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Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha - Coffee shop in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Umatcha Se Thảo Điền sits at the end of a narrow lane off Trần Ngọc Diện, easy to miss and seemingly designed that way. The format borrows from Japanese omakase culture: guests sit at a small bar counter and watch staff whisk and layer each drink with a deliberateness that turns ordering matcha into something closer to a slow ritual. The space seats only a handful at a time, keeping noise low and conversation easy, which makes it a natural draw for couples or anyone who wants to eat up an evening without the usual Thao Dien bustle.
Drinks run 119–129k VND and lean toward restraint — the matcha base is notably unsweetened, letting the tea's natural bitterness come through. The matcha earl grey adds a bergamot fragrance that lifts the whole drink, while the sakura variant is built around a thick, lightly sweetened cream that settles against the green without overwhelming it. Reviewers who've visited since opening day note that consistency has held, which matters more here than at larger venues where quality drifts across shifts.
The owner is hands-on and tends to be present during service, a fact multiple visitors mention unprompted. Booking a bar seat in advance is the right call — the counter is where the preparation is actually visible and the experience makes most sense. For anyone in Thao Dien who's grown accustomed to coffee shops optimized for laptops and long queues, this is a deliberate counterpoint: a small room, careful drinks, and not much else asking for attention.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha
Matcha Coldwhisk
80k VND
Matcha Mixed With Milk Creates A Rich And Creamy Flavor For The Dish.
Just right
79k VND
Matcha + Fresh Lemon Juice
Lava
77k VND
Matcha Latte with Salted Egg Foam
Pistachio Cloud Brew
71k VND
Cold brew served with Pistachio foam
Golden Citrus
71k VND
Coldbrew Combined With Fresh Orange Juice And Yellow Skin Syrup
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.9(125)
Went to a small unassuming matcha spot after my spa and it was in an alleyway. It was really good and beautiful presentation!
quán nhỏ xinh dễ thương, không gian khá private, phù hợp hẹn hò ít người yên tĩnh. matcha ngon, giá khoảng 119-129k/ ly kèm performance rất cuốn mắt. mình thích nhất là matcha earl grey rất thơm, sakura có kem béo béo ngọt nhẹ. matcha ở quán mình thấy chất lượng okie và quán pha ko bị ngọt. mn nên book trước bàn ở quầy bar để ngồi xem cho thích nha.
Umachase là một nơi rất hợp cho những buổi hẹn hò nhẹ nhàng. Không gian ấm áp, yên tĩnh, đủ riêng tư để tận hưởng trọn vẹn cuộc trò chuyện. Matcha ngon, vị thanh và hậu ngọt dịu. Ngồi xem các bạn staff pha trà như đang thưởng thức một màn biểu diễn nghệ thuật nhỏ – tinh tế và đầy chăm chút. 🌿✨
Mình thấy quán làm matcha siu ngon mà còn trang trí đẹp nữa ạa, bonus thêm c chủ siu dth và a làm nc cũn đẹp troai lun nhe!! Quán 1000đ k có gi chê 💚💚
Visit Tips
Visiting Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha
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Menu starts from: 35k VND, based on 16 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 868 205 826 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, quiet catch-up, solo matcha experience, couples.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha good for a date night?
- Multiple reviews describe it as ideal for couples — 'rất hợp cho những buổi hẹn hò nhẹ nhàng' — with a quiet, private atmosphere and only a handful of seats at a time.
- Does Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha take reservations?
- Reservations are recommended. Reviewers advise booking a bar counter seat in advance to watch drink preparation up close: 'nên book trước bàn ở quầy bar để ngồi xem cho thích.'
- What is the best drink at Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha?
- The matcha earl grey and sakura cream are the signatures. Reviewers note the earl grey's bergamot fragrance and the sakura's 'kem béo béo ngọt nhẹ.' The ColdWhisk Fog is also singled out by name.
- Is Umatcha Se Thảo Điền - Omakase Matcha a good spot for remote work?
- The venue seats only a handful at a time and is built around a quiet counter ritual — not suited to laptop work sessions.
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