Hvala Chijmes - 30 Victoria St

Name: Hvala Chijmes - 30 Victoria St
Address: Singapore 187996, Hvala Chijmes, 01-04, Singapore

4.1/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	Singapore 187996
Postal code :	01-04
Categories :	Cafe , Tea house , Art cafe ,
City :	Hvala Chijmes

Best Cafe in Singapore

I	Isabel on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This outlet is perpetually crowded, for good reason. The Matcha Houjicha latte is 10/10. Other hot teas (non-latte) are good too, well-brewed with distinct tasting notes - try the sobacha if you like genmicha. Prices for the drinks are high but you get what you pay for, along with the lovely Japanese decor (though a far cry from zen, given the crowd). I am always tempted then slightly let down but the desserts here, though. Their sliced cakes look good but were too dense (all of the 3 different occasions and cakes we tried). As for the gateaus, they are slightly more interesting, but would prefer a stronger tea flavour. We do enjoy the matcha ice cream here.
T	Trotting Horse on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love the deco of this cafe and the pottery they use for serving and deco. Definitely a matcha lover’s heaven. Everything matcha, hojicha and related they have. Rich authentic matcha flavours that is mildly sweetened for drinks and even dessert. Service is great too. Staff knew that we were celebrating birthday, and provided the candle with a lighter promptly. Understand why the line is always so long.
S	Samuel K on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Matcha specialist! I you love matcha, you gonna love this place. You can’t orders manual, everything is digitalized now, you need to order thru the order machine (?), pay by card, no cash anymore. The size of hot yuki (matcha) are surprised me lol, it’s big, I thought the cup is small. For Ice cream, I recommend matcha 2 or 3, as matcha 1 is not so bitter, too light for me. On the other hands, their matcha mochi are too bitter for me. Ambience is good for hanging out, note that they only allowed us to dine for 1 hour during peak hour if there’s long queue (I came around 7pm).
G	Germaine on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If u love matcha, u will love this place. Price point is a little more ex than Starb's if yall are wondering. Take note that dining time is limited to 1 hour during Covid. Tried the sweet potato cake and brownie with matcha ice cream and I must say the desserts are really well done and live up to their name haha. My friend and I also got the iced matcha latte, which was a little thick for my liking but you can always ask them to add some water :) Overall will be back again to try more!
R	Ronnie Yeo on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the size for the hot matcha and the cold matcha is quite huge. It will be more fair if the hot matcha is in a proper cup rather than a tiny tea cup. Aside from that, the ambience is nice and the brownie is super delicious. A very nice place to hang out for catch ups and to have quiet time.
t	tan shi ying on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is the perfect place for matcha lovers! Came here on a Friday night around 645pm and got a seat almost immediately. The matcha latte was smooth and well grounded. Love the fact that I can choose the sweetness level (less sweet, no sugar). The drink comes with a chopstick for you to stir (and yes, its not a straw so please take note and dont be a fool like me...) Paired the drink with their Matcha Petite Gateaux: matcha mousse, moist sponge, crunchy feuillettine. Flavour was rich and strong and texture was good. Slightly on a sweeter side for me.
B	Brenda Q on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love the ambience of the Japanese style opened concept cafe. Only about 1 hrs of dine in time for guest. Their green tea are good premium grade. Fresh and rich for green tea latte. Their green tea Mon Blanc is unique as well. If you want to have a refreshing summer drinks or dessert. Yuzu ice blended drink and it ice cream is an amazing refresher to go forth. Will visit again.
A	Amy Fu on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Visited on a Sunday, 12pm and it wasn't crowded (there's only 1-2 other customers). Before you enter, the staff will ask for the customer's seating preferences (table seats, sofa area or tatami area). There are digital booths for you to make your orders. The cafe is well decorated. Definitely a great place to hang out in. Ordered a hot Hojicha (it is slightly on the sweeter side) and it was great. Will be back to try the desserts in future.