Matcha lovers visiting Tokyo have a new reason to celebrate this summer. Starting June 1, 2026, the Kyoto-style cafe ochobohan, located in Lumine Est Shinjuku, is unveiling a refreshed lineup featuring an all-matcha dessert plate using premium tea leaves from the historic Fujii Tea Garden in Uji, Kyoto. Alongside this luxurious plate, six seasonal matcha desserts starring a special summer soft serve will also be available for a limited time.
Japan’s green tea season is at its peak, and ochobohan offers visitors a chance to indulge in the rich aroma and deep umami flavors of fresh matcha. These desserts showcase the vibrant green color and refreshing taste perfect for the early summer heat, making it an ideal stop for travelers seeking authentic Japanese sweets in a calm, elegant setting in the heart of Tokyo.
About ochobohan and Its Matcha Desserts
ochobohan is a Kyoto-style Japanese cafe located in the bustling Shinjuku district, offering a serene atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional Japanese meals and sweets. Their signature dessert set, “Eemon Meguri,” has been renewed into a decadent all-matcha plate that includes a variety of delicacies such as mochi rice cake skewers with matcha sauce and crunchy rice crackers, a rich matcha terrine, and their renowned matcha soft serve. This set is served with carefully brewed Uji tea, allowing guests to savor the full depth of the tea’s flavor and aroma.
Highlights
- “Eemon Meguri” all-matcha dessert plate with drink: ¥1,700 on weekdays, ¥1,900 on weekends (tax included)
- Six limited-time summer matcha desserts featuring the special “Fujii Tea Garden” matcha soft serve
- Seasonal desserts include Matcha Cream Anmitsu, Matcha Soft Serve with Grana Padano cheese, Kuromitsu Kinako Matcha Parfait, Matcha Affogato, Matcha Jelly Float, and plain Matcha Soft Serve
- Unique “Matcha Cloud” drinks with three flavors: Coconut, Strawberry, and Sesame, each ¥750 (tax included)
- All matcha used is sourced from the historic Fujii Tea Garden in Uji, Kyoto, renowned for its high-quality, carefully cultivated tea leaves
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | ochobohan (おちょぼはん) Matcha Dessert Menu |
| Location | Lumine Est Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Address | 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | From June 1, 2026 (Mon) |
| Price | Eemon Meguri (with drink): ¥1,700 weekdays, ¥1,900 weekends; Matcha Cream Anmitsu: ¥1,100 weekdays, ¥1,400 weekends (with drink); Matcha Soft Serve with Grana Padano: ¥1,000 weekdays, ¥1,350 weekends (with drink); Kuromitsu Kinako Matcha Parfait: ¥1,150 weekdays, ¥1,450 weekends (with drink); Matcha Affogato: ¥950 weekdays, ¥1,250 weekends (with drink); Matcha Jelly Float: ¥1,050 weekdays, ¥1,300 weekends (with drink); Matcha Soft Serve: ¥900 weekdays, ¥1,150 weekends (with drink); Matcha Cloud Drinks (Coconut, Strawberry, Sesame): ¥750 each |
The “Eemon Meguri” set is a vibrant assortment of selected matcha treats, including chewy skewered mochi with matcha sauce and crunchy rice crackers, a smooth and rich matcha terrine, and the signature matcha soft serve made with Fujii Tea Garden leaves. This set offers a special moment of relaxation with a cup of freshly brewed Uji tea.
For those wanting to enjoy refreshing summer sweets, the cafe also offers six exclusive matcha desserts spotlighting the premium matcha soft serve. Highlights include the Matcha Cream Anmitsu with mochi, strawberries, and sweet red bean paste; the innovative Matcha Soft Serve topped with Italian Grana Padano cheese creating a unique flavor harmony; and the Kuromitsu Kinako Matcha Parfait combining black sugar syrup and roasted soybean flour for a classic Japanese taste.
In addition, the “Matcha Cloud” drinks provide a new sensory experience, featuring a fluffy cream foam resembling clouds atop refreshing coconut water or fruit bases. These photogenic drinks come in three flavors: Coconut, Strawberry, and Sesame, each priced at ¥750.
All matcha used is carefully cultivated by the Fujii Tea Garden, a historic tea farm in Uji, Kyoto, with a tradition spanning over 480 years. Their dedication to quality ensures that guests at ochobohan enjoy authentic, flavorful matcha in every bite and sip.
