Maru Matcha - Bandung

You can get a free photobooth session with a minimum spend of Rp100,000 per receipt, but note that one receipt only gets one coupon. We spent almost Rp300,000 in a single transaction and only received one coupon, so if you’re visiting with friends, it may be better to split the bills if you want multiple photobooth sessions. We also had to leave a 5-star Google review with a product photo to claim the coupon, and I spent quite a while writing mine. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to use the photobooth because the waiting time was long. There weren’t many people in line, but each group seemed to spend a surprisingly long time inside for what was supposed to be a single session. Since there was no staff member supervising the photobooth area, people appeared to take extra time preparing, retaking photos, reviewing their pictures, and staying inside well beyond what we expected. As a result, the queue barely moved despite the small number of people waiting. After waiting for quite some time with little progress, we decided it wasn’t worth staying any longer. In the end, we returned the coupon and deleted our 5 star review because we were disappointed with the overall experience. Better queue management or staff supervision would have made the promotion much more enjoyable. Also we bought 4 matcha. The taste is okay okay only. But definitely will not repeat.

I saw the hype about this place on TikTok, so I decided to give it a try. The café itself is cute and has a nice ambiance, perfect for taking photos or just relaxing for a short break. The staff were friendly and provided good service, which made the visit pleasant. We ordered the Matcha Strawberry, which was highly recommended online. Honestly, the taste was just okay—it didn’t really live up to the hype. The matcha flavour was mild. I would probably rate it a 5/10. That said, it’s still worth visiting if you’re curious or want to try it for yourself. The café is Instagram-worthy and the staff are attentive, so the experience wasn’t bad overall. Just don’t expect it to fully match the hype you see online.

Clean, minimalist space with a focus on craft – just like their drinks. This iced matcha latte delivers on both flavor and presentation. The matcha is vibrant, smooth, and clearly of high grade, with a natural umami finish and zero bitterness. Paired with creamy milk and just the right chill, it’s a refreshing and elegant take on a classic. Perfect for matcha purists who appreciate quality.

After brunch, I stopped by this small matcha spot near Bandung Station to grab something to go. Ordered their ceremonial matcha Saemi—and wow, so smooth and so good. The place isn’t big, there’s a second floor but not sure if it’s open. They also have warabi mochi, and honestly the price range is pretty chill for matcha. Like, matcha usually costs a lot, but here it’s affordable and the taste still hits different. Plus, you can actually watch them make the matcha right in front of you—super cool🤭. Definitely worth a try if you’re around Bandung. 💚 100/100🍵🤤🤤

Gotta try this place as it is very hyped up. I got the corn matcha and it ends up being sweeter than expected. The drink isn’t as smooth as I thought it’d be. The staff is polite and accommodating, they are working pretty fast as the line up is pretty long. Unfortunately, the sitting place downstairs is packed so we didn’t get to sit there. I wanted to go to the second floor but since my mom’s knees are unable to climb up stairs, we decided to just order for to go. Great place and staff, just found the product to be lacking, especially with the hype surrounding them and the price that is not considered cheap. P.s.: if you’re thinking of getting the corn matcha, get the cornflakes separately. They did offer me to separate but I said to just put it on top. It ended up being hard to eat