Matchaya

Matchaya may be locally owned, but its Nihonesque soft-serve is just as authentic as some of Japan’s best. There are only four flavours – matcha, houjicha, goma, and Hokkaido milk – though seasonal flavours like sakura and ichigo are frequently introduced. The soft-serve is excellent on its own (from $6 a cup) or you can add classically Japanese toppings such as kinako powder and warabi mochi. Go for the houjicha soft-serve for its toasty aroma and caramel-like notes, and preferably with some of those wobbly warabi mochi ($9.90).