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10 Best Matcha Desserts in Penang [2024]

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Matcha Dessert Penang

Best Matcha Dessert Penang
Best Matcha Dessert Penang

Penang is known for its delicious food, and there are plenty of matcha desserts to choose from! Here are the 10 Best Matcha Desserts in Penang. If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further than these amazing Matcha Desserts!

1. Rabbit Softserve & Gelato

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/rabbitsoftserve/
AddressJalan Padang Kota Lama 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-936 8166
Emailrabbitsoftserve@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday Closed

Uji Matcha latte float with handcrafted Uji matcha ice cream is a delicious soft serve at Rabbit Softserve & Gelato that is also incredibly aesthetically beautiful. They are pleased to send ice cream happiness directly to your doorway, whether it be for a self-indulgent yearning or to treat a friend.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Creative offers
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Very nice food presentation. Yummy and fair priced. This is the only ‘dessert place’ that my hubby wants to go again.”

Linda Lam

2. Brown Pocket  

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/brownpocket/
AddressGurney Paragon 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-370 5035
Emailbrownpocketpg@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Brown Pocket is known for its fluffy pancakes and liege waffles. Their baristas serve excellent coffee every day, and it’s a perfect spot to relax while enjoying a dessert made with premium couverture chocolate. For a quick afternoon snack, try their Benie Matcha Waffle, Azuki Matcha Yogurt, and Matcha Latte.

Key Differentiators:

  • Delicious pastries
  • Unique desserts
  • Best coffee

Customer Testimonial:

“Wonderful pancakes. Fluffy with a range of toppings available. Wide range of delicious drinks. A little difficult to find but it is Level 6 with the entrance outside.”

Jeremy C.

3. 15Grams

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/15GramsBakes
Address5-G-12 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
Phone+60 11-3995 0749
Email15gramscoffeecakes@gmail.com
Operating HoursTuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Cake lovers are familiar with 15Grams, a small coffee business that specializes in seasonal home-made cakes. The Duo Baked Cheese, which combines Ori and Matcha cheesecake into one, is their most recent addition to the dessert menu. The passion and effort put into making the cakes can actually be tasted since they are so excellent.

Key Differentiators:

  • Custom cakes
  • Delicious pastries
  • Relaxing atmosphere

Customer’s Review:

“Brilliant coffee! Love the rich taste of the coffee. Though they don’t have much space at the shop, it’s worth the takeaway.”

Razleena Aida

4. Matcho Café

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/matchocafe/
Address99B, Lebuh Noordin, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone +60 4-261 0031
Operating HoursDaily 2:00PM-10:00PM, Tuesday Closed

The interior of the charming, pink-hued Matcho Cafe is decorated in a tropical manner with rattan chairs, low wooden tables, hanging swings, and a ton of potted plants. It is located in the heart of George Town and focuses on serving chocolate and matcha-flavored beverages and pastries. This café offers interesting food in addition to coffee and lattes, like the perfectly cooked Matcho Fries that are slathered in ketchup and mayo.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Excellent service
  • Cozy atmosphere

Customer Testimonial:

“Delicious matcha cheesecake, love it. Drinks were unique and tasty. Service was very good.”

Jin Sakai

5. Rabbit Softserve & Gelato

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://gelatorabbit.company.site/
AddressJalan Padang Kota Lama 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-936 8166
Emailrabbitsoftserve@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday Closed

When it comes to ice cream with a matcha theme, Rabbit Softserve offers a variety of strange flavors that you’ve probably never heard of or believed could be manufactured. For those who don’t feel like trying anything new, they also have some traditional ice cream selections.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great for children
  • Creative Presentation 
  • Unique Flavors

Customer’s Review:

“Matcha soft served taste so good! Smooth, creamy, not too sweet and the matcha also not overpower. One word, superb.”

Amnie Sukri

6. Love a Loaf Bakery and Café

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.lovealoaf.com/
AddressC1-1, Tropiciana 218 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Penang
Phone 04-295 8468       
Operating HoursDaily 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Love a Loaf Bakery and Café brings joy to its customers. They are the go-to place for Basque burnt cheesecake made with durian or cempedak. Travel is the driving force behind their wide assortment of delicious products; for example, their pillowy soft Hokkaido bread and Japanese matcha mochi are inspired by the land of the rising sun.

Key Differentiators:

  • Good quality bread and Pastries
  • Reasonable price
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“The Mother’s Day cake is so pretty and delicious, my family love it! The delivery service is excellent too. I think it’s worth the price.”

Phei Wen Goh

7. Lunabarcoffee

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/lunabarcoffee
Address10D Jalan Clove Hall, George Town, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-932 2810
Emaillunabarcoffee@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday Closed

Lunabarcoffee offers a welcome change of scenery since it is tucked away from George Town’s bustle in a townhouse behind a verdant garden. A minimal-chic setting that is calm and peaceful is created by low wooden tables and a porch with inside hanging plants. They provide matcha-themed coffee, cake, and other delicacies.

Key Differentiators:

  • Expert baristas
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Convenient location

Customer Testimonial:

“Their matcha cake is perfect for matcha lovers. Ambience wise, love their greenery on the outside and the white decor indoors.”

Mei Yi Yeap

8. Komichi Tea House

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/komichiteahouse/
Address20, Lorong Toh Aka, Georgetown 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-478 8852
Emailkomichiteahouse@gmail.com
Operating hoursThursday-Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday Closed

In the lovely Lorong Toh Aka, there is a small Japanese tea establishment called Komichi Tea House. They provide tea together with pastries that are centered on matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.

Key Differentiators:

  • Healthy options
  • Creative cuisine
  • Chic dĂ©cor

Customer Testimonial:

“I got the best Matcha in Penang.”

Angelene Lim

9. Moody Cow Cafe Penang

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/moodycowpenang/
Address170 Transfer Road Georgetown 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-226 2646
Emailsmart_techcellular@yahoo.com
Operating hoursDaily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The sanctuary of cheese lovers everywhere is Moody Cow Cafe Penang. They have new dessert and cake flavors with a matcha theme. Good customer service; kind staff. Amazing, robust flavors in cakes are out of this world.

Key Differentiators:

  • Various choices
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“We ordered Musang king and cempedak cakes. It’s yummy and delicious. The tropika smoothie is delicious. Place is cozy.”

Carine Lay

10. Caffeine Chemistry Coffee  

Key ServicesMatcha Dessert Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Caffeine-Chemistry-Coffee-258476874336294/
AddressNo. 27, Jalan Nagor, Nagore Square 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-305 5468
Emailcaffeinechemistry13@gmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday Closed

In Caffeine Chemistry Coffee, social chemistry happens when enjoying good food, good coffee, and good company. They sell a variety of desserts, waffles, and beverages. The proprietor takes great care to deliver high-quality meals. love their waffles and gelato.

Key Differentiators:

  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Delicious pastries
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Friendly owner. Order caramel cafe latte and the recommended waffle ( with coconut ice cream) delicious. No pork/lard but some ice cream contain alcohol.”

Ammar Yusri

Matcha Dessert Penang

From pancakes and waffles to tea and gelato, there’s something for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start sampling!

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