Matcha Ren

overall verdict: 3.5/5 as it is creamy but not as good as other matcha or other Hokkaido milk soft serves I have had- Got the: Matcha and Hokkaido Milk Swirl in a cup (7/10): the Hokkaido is a 9/10 but the matcha is just a 5/10 as it is bitter without being fragrantMisc: - -you can order either in the kiosk or the QR code- parking: on weekends it is a mad house in their lot and parking garage- Located in Mitsuwa Food hall- they make their own waffle cones fresh in house- they also sell warabi mochi and mochi covered fruit (strawberry & mango)

service is fast. they brought out my dessert in less than 2 mins. ambiance is fun because it's located inside the mitsuwa market food court which is always fun to visit. the low ratings are a little unbelievable because the hokkaido milk is very reminiscent to the ones i've had in japan. we loved it and it was just right.

Came here around 7pm so not too crowded, service was so fast. You mobile order and our server whipped up the yummiest soft serve ice cream with strands of matcha paste. The paste at first was hard to get used to but once I really mixed in the ice cream it was hard to stop eating it. The location is right in the middle of the market so hard not to miss at all. They have many other options that I'll have to come and try. There was plenty of seating, nice wooden tables and doesn't feel too crowded. Can't wait to come back!

I'm surprised to see so many negative reviews!!!We went for the Mont Blanc -- a favorite from our trip to Japan last year. Honestly, I thought it was very comparable in taste and texture. Price wise, it was expensive, but it wasn't cheap in Japan either. Ordering at the kiosk was fast and easy. We enjoyed our dessert while looking at the other restaurants and grabbing some snacks at Mitsuwa. Definitely worth a try, especially if you're not planning to go to Japan anytime soon. If I'm craving this sweet Japanese treat again, I'd happily return.

Tried the mango mochi which was around $5. Fast ordering. The mochi was soft. I found the bean paste too sweet for my liking, but the mango was a slightly tart chunk that matched it. Not really any matcha flavor (the bean paste would've been good with matcha mixed in) Overall okay!

Trust the reviews on this one! Ordered 2 desserts to share and we were not impressed with either. The items we planned to get were sold out (we were told the machine was broken). Every item is way over priced and serving size is small.This matcha spot is located in the food court area of Mitsuwa Marketplace. Location is great, but that was about it.Pictures on the screen when ordering should be how an item is served. My friend and I were sharing these desserts and if a crepe shows as served on a plate, that is what we expect. Instead, it was rolled up and handed to one of us. Luckily they had a to go box we were able to use to unwrap the crepe and cut it up. Overall, taste was lacking. Very light in flavor except strong, grainy and bitter matcha of the matcha mont blanc.Service was average and took less than 5 minutes to receive our order.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Delicious and fresh matcha goodness. We were looking for dessert after lunch and my niece wanted to try this place. I got the matcha soft serve and my niece got the matcha crepe with banana, strawberry, ice cream, and choco syrup. Everything was delish! I didn't think we'd have room after our lunch but it was so good we ended up eating everything! If you want matcha, this place will satisfy.

I love crepes. I order it every chance I get. Ren has an extensive menu that offers crepes, mochi, soft serve, milkshakes, Mont Blanc , etc. -- see pics of menu below. But I knew I wanted to try the crepe and my benchmark is always the strawberry banana crepe with chocolate sauce. If I were to rate this place solely on the crepe I had today, it would be a 1 star review. The crepe was thick and raw. All the toppings were piled on top for show and there was nothing inside 90% of the crepe. The cream was delicious, but not enough throughout the crepe. I threw away the crepe once I hit the raw and unfilled section and it is a shame as this was a pricey crepe.I gave this place a 3 star because I do want to come back and try their other items and hopefully Ren can redeem itself. Parking is difficult during peak hours. Casual seating is available in the food court. Located in the Mitsuwa supermarket.Please visit and create your own experience.

Haiku: Mochi-Ya RenSoft serves, crepes, parfaitsMont Blanc is creamyA taste of Japan.---Look no further, you can get a sweet taste of Japan in Costa Mesa! I've been seeing those matcha mont blanc all over my social feeds and just couldn't wait to visit.You have to try the decadent spaghetti-like strands of their housemade organic matcha mont blanc bean paste. It's creamy and rich. I came twice and tried their mont blanc over a mango parfait. The parfait is perfect for those who like textures and flavors, along with the creamy soft-serve and unique topping of the mont blanc.I'd skip the fruit mochis, but I'll get the Matcha Chocolate Truffle again. Next time, I'd like to try the many flavors of mochi crepes.Service is okay. The Mochi-Ya Ren store doesn't have much curb appeal or character. It's a modest stall located in the middle of the Mitsuwa food court. Parking can be a pain to find in the small lot and parking structure. There needs to be more parking spaces! I always end up circling for a while.

This ice cream is insanely good! Every layer complements the others perfectly, creating a delicious experience with every bite.