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The Ultimate Hojicha Guide 2022: 13 Places To Explore For The Roasted Green Tea Lovers

Here’s the most updated Singapore guide of 2022 you want to keep for your Hojicha adventures!

As far as we know, there hasn’t been any Hojicha dedicated cafes in Singapore as compared to its more known counterpart – Matcha. It really is sad. However don’t be too sad no more folks, for there are still places here that serve this beautiful, fragrant roasted green tea

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All hail these gems that we’ve gathered for giving us, Hojicha lovers, such love and happiness (。♥‿♥。) 

What to expect:

  • Hojicha Ice Cream

  • Hojicha Cakes & Pancakes

Move over Matcha, Hojicha is here to capture our hearts.

Hojicha Ice Cream - Places that serve icy-cold treats with Hojicha items

1. 108 Matcha Saro - Hojicha Parfait Deluxe

A swirl of Hojicha soft-serve, a scoop of sweet red bean paste, chewy mochi balls and a generous drizzle of syrup.

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Location: Ion Orchard, #B4-70 | Changi Airport T3 Level 2 | Suntec City, #B1-K5

Contact Number: +65 6259 2740

Instagram: @108matchasarosg

2. Nana’s Green Tea - Hojicha Nama/Shiratama Parfait

Roasted green tea jelly, Hojicha ice cream, bean paste and nama chocolate/mochi balls.

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Location: Plaza Singapura, #03-80/82 | DUO Galleria, #01-38/39

Contact Number: +65 6284 0591

Instagram: @nanasgreenteasingapore

3. Tsujiri - Hojicha Soft Serve

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Location: 101 Kallang Ave #01-10 Singapore 339508

Opening Hours: Daily | 11am - 10pm

Contact Number: +65 6377 2683

Instagram: @tsujiri_sg

4. Birds of Paradise - Sea Salt Hojicha Gelato

Roasted, earthy, mildly salty with a hint of Himalayan salt.

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Location: Check out all of their outlets here!

Contact Number: +65 9862 3260

Instagram: @bopgelato

5. Foursome Ice Cream & Waffle - Hojicha

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Location: 22 Sin Ming Rd, #01-218, Singapore 570022

Opening Hours: Sun, 12pm - 1am | Mon - Thu, 6:30pm - 1am | Fri, 6:30pm - 2am

Contact Number: +65 6513 6302

Instagram: @foursomeicecream

6. Twenty Grammes - Hojicha Soft Serve on Waffles

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Location: 753 North Bridge Road #01-01 Singapore, Singapore 198721

Opening Hours: Sun - Thu, 12pm - 10pm | Sat, 12pm - 1am | Fri, CLOSED

Contact Number: +65 6717 1733

Instagram: @twentygrammes

Hojicha Cakes (and Pancakes!)

7. Hvala - Hojicha Cake Range

Hojicha Gateau: Layers of mousse, crumble and sponge – both moist and creamy.

Hojicha Cake: Roasty vegan rendition.

Hojicha Petit: Comprising hojicha mousse, hojicha sponge, yuzu curd and hazelnut feuilletine.

Location: Check out all of their outlets here!

Instagram: @hvala_sg

8. Creme Maison Bakery - Hojicha Chrysanthemum Mochi

Tender moist cake infused with roasted Uji Hojicha, layered with house cooked Hojicha jam & marshmallowy soft chrysanthemum mochi, crowned with velvet smooth Chrysanthemum Panna Cotta.

Location: 30 Tai Seng Street #08-03B Singapore 534013

Opening Hours:

Contact Number: +65 8181 3689

Instagram: @crememaisonbakery

9. Nesuto Singapore - Konichiwa Hojicha

Hōjicha Ganache and Hōjicha Chantilly in between layers of Hōjicha Soufflé Chiffon Sponge and Hōjicha Tea Specks for finishing touch.

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Location: 53 Tras St, #01-01, Singapore 078992

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat, 12pm - 10pm | Sun, 12pm - 6pm

Contact Number: +65 6980 5977

Instagram: @dear.nesuto

10. Keong Saik Bakery - Hojicha Swiss Roll

Hojicha ganache, hojicha sponge & hojicha chantilly.

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Location: 33 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089140

Opening Hours: Sun - Tue, 8am - 8:30pm | Mon, 8am - 6:30pm

Contact Number: +65 9021 9626

Instagram: @keongsaikbakery

11. Matchaya - Hojicha Range

Hojicha Pate a Choux: Piped with fresh, luscious and umami Hojicha cream, topped with dark chocolate bits

Hojicha Lava Cake: Soft warm cake outside comes with a creamy and smooth stream of warm caramel from the inside.

Location: Check out all of their outlets here!

Instagram: @matchayasg

12. Kyushu Pancake Café - Hojicha Tiramisu

Pancakes served with Hojicha Mascarpone cheese, Hojicha sauce & jelly.

Source: Daniel Food Diary

Location: 25 Lorong Liput, Singapore 277735

Opening Hours: Sun - Thu, 11am - 9pm | Friday, Saturday & Public Holiday Eve , 11:00am to 9:30pm

Contact Number: +65 8930 7255

Facebook: Kyushu Pancake

13. Miam Miam - Hojicha Pancake

Original pancake topped with handmade Hojicha (Japanese pot-roasted green tea) whipped soybean mix coated Dango balls and Azuki red beans. Served with brown sugar syrup.

Source: Burpple

Location: Check out all of their locations here!

Instagram: @miammiam.sg

Some of the places mentioned here serve other Hojicha menu items too. The ones that we highlighted are more of a fan-favourite. Now, do you know of any other places that serve real good Hojicha dessert? Share them with us in the comments below or on our Instagram! In the meantime, have yourself a very Hojicha day!

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