15points · on 2 of 2 lists: Matcha Spot and Wongnai
Ryn is a matcha specialist with its own named blends from Uji and Yame, two of Japan's famous tea regions, which other cafes buy from it wholesale. Each of the eight matchas is described in detail on the menu, from house blends to single-cultivar teas made from one variety of tea plant, so guests can choose by taste. Guests rave about the quality of the matcha, and they call the matcha gelato a must.
“The only matcha expert in Phuket old town.”
a Google reviewer
“Everything is VERY high quality and done with care in true Japanese style”
a Google reviewer
Matchoya makes every matcha drink with matcha from Uji, the Kyoto town famed for green tea, in two grades: a smooth blend of first and second harvest leaves, plus a ceremonial grade stone-ground from the first harvest alone. The signature strawberry matcha is layered with house-made strawberry purée free of refined sugar, and guests can also add fresh mango, blueberry, or coconut. Guests rave about the quality of the matcha, while a breakfast menu of bagels, shakshuka, and salads earns praise of its own.
“Best Matcha drink of my life and I will be getting one to go.”
a Google reviewer
“My favorite bagel is the salmon one”
a Google reviewer
Shoshin, named for the Zen idea of a beginner's mind, is a small, minimalist Japanese tea room where guests take off their shoes to sit on tatami mats. Alongside its matcha, the menu holds one of the widest choices in Phuket of hojicha, a roasted green tea, plus a dairy-free Clear Matcha made to show off the tea's natural color. Guests praise the matcha itself, and they rave about the drinks and Japanese sweets given a Phuket twist with local ingredients.
“The matcha itself is very good”
a Google reviewer
“Cosy vibe with knowledgeable team.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings as last updated on 21 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
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- Matcha Spot · September 2026
- Wongnai · November 2018
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