Matcha-ya - Kapaa

Clean and spacious inside. Pics of entire menu on the wall. The strawberry lemonade matcha is exactly what it sounds like, but tastes so unique. Lava flow is good and has a strong bubblegum aftertaste, very rich.

Matcha-ya, as I found out, carries their own brand of matcha. If you are a fan of high grade matcha for chawan use or a latte that actually tastes like matcha and not sugar you will enjoy this matcha. The matcha lattes they make are a perfect color. The pineapple whipped was quite good as well.

Their shave ice is made in a Japanese shaver and the ice is very soft and fluffy! No crystals of ice. Flavors top notch

Simple shop; cleanly and spacious. Amazing matcha authentic; made into frappes or hot drinks. We enjoyed the matcha/strawberry matcha as well as the guava/matcha frappe. The mochi bars were delicious* A great stop when renting bikes from Hele Bike Rental a block away. Easy walk to the boardwalk and to the beach beyond.

What a unique shaved ice place! Even my Hawaiian friend says the way they make it is unique. I would however steer away from getting their boba. It?s not really all that consistent or good. Their ice cream is also dairy free, which was music to my ears, and it was good. Nice and light but had a good texture.