3 Must-Try Matcha Desserts in Taipei: Mille Crêpes, Pancakes & Roll Cakes to Satisfy All Cravings!

▲ Qijian Yingtang’s matcha season set menu "Qianli," featuring a collection of the store’s various matcha desserts. (Photo / Intern Reporter Xiong Pei, same below)

Intern Reporters Liao Xiaoqiao & Xiong Pei / Taipei Reporting

In recent years"Matcha"has made a big splash in Taiwan's dessert market. Whether it's established Japanese brands setting up shop or local businesses innovating with new recipes, every matcha dessert is eye-catching, turning many into die-hard matcha fans. Here’s a list of 3 must-try matcha desserts in Taipei—featuring matcha mille crêpes, pancakes, and roll cakes—all in one go!

Qijian Yingtang
Mr. Shi, the owner of Qijian Yingtang, entered the chocolate market 10 years ago. He has always built the brand around a Japanese style, so the product focus naturally leaned toward matcha and cherry blossoms. The physical store opened between 2008 and 2009. As for the name, Mr. Shi explained, "Qi Jian" represents the seven steps in making chocolate, while "Ying" carries strong Japanese imagery—hence the name Qijian Yingtang.

The "Deep Sea Salted Caramel Matcha Tart" uses matcha from Shizuoka Hamazatoen and Taiwan’s Pinglin. The tart shell is coated with a layer of toffee sauce, topped with a slice of matcha cake, and finished with a blend of 35% milk chocolate and 60% dark chocolate. The owner noted that Shizuoka Hamazatoen offers a rich tea aroma, while Pinglin matcha has a pleasant aftertaste—the combination perfectly highlights this matcha flavor.

▲ Deep Sea Salted Caramel Matcha Tart.

▲ The making of the Deep Sea Salted Caramel Matcha Tart is quite intricate, involving layering matcha cake inside the tart shell and topping it with a blended chocolate ganache.

The "Yunings Matcha Roll Cake" carefully selects yuzu powder from Aichi Prefecture, green algae matcha powder, and fresh milk from Liujia Farm in Taiwan. The owner said, "This cake has a light sponge texture. We add plenty of fresh milk during the baking process to enhance the milk aroma."

▲ Yunings Matcha Roll Cake.

▲ The making process of the Yunings Matcha Roll Cake.

Taishun Branch
Address: 1F, No. 28, Section 1, Taishun St., Da’an District, Taipei City
Business Hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–21:00, Sat 11:00–21:00, Sun 11:00–19:00
Phone: (02) 2364-5593

Banxin Branch
Address: No. 34, Lane 240, Section 2, Minsheng Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: Mon–Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone: (02) 2258-0506

▲ The Matcha One exterior features a modern Japanese minimalist design.

Matcha One
Opened in July, Matcha One is the sister shop of the well-known Heiankyo Chashi. Owner Su mentioned that he had long wanted to create a dual-brand concept, targeting young matcha enthusiasts. Unlike Heiankyo Chashi’s traditional Kyoto style, Matcha One opts for a modern Japanese minimalist aesthetic. The goal is to make matcha accessible and enjoyable for younger crowds, with more affordable pricing.

Though the prices are budget-friendly, the ingredients are top-notch—all products use matcha powder from Uji’s Obubu. Owner Su noted that this brand’s matcha has a uniquely fragrant taste compared to others.

The signature "Matcha Red Bean Mille Crêpes" features hand-poured French-style thin crepes layered with sweet red bean paste cooked from Wandan beans. Customers can drizzle their own specially prepared matcha milk sauce on top, enjoying a rich yet not overly sweet layered flavor with a strong aroma.

▲ Matcha Red Bean Mille Crêpes.

The featured drink "Matcha Chiller" is freshly whisked matcha poured over milk, with honey-brewed pearls adding sweetness—no extra sugar is added. It has a smooth taste and pairs well with desserts without being cloying. The owner added that this drink was designed with modern preferences for less sweet beverages in mind. The layered effect also makes it visually appealing.

▲ Matcha Chiller.

▲Hot matcha latte.

Matcha One
Address: No. 16, Lane 75, Yongkang Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Business hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:30–21:30
Phone: (02) 2351-0811

▲RB Café.

RB Caf'e
Nestled in a quiet alleyway, RB Café opened in May this year under the helm of young owner Jiang. The café emphasizes “eating naturally,” so the owner refuses to use ready-made syrups or concentrates. Ingredients such as the caramel sauce, matcha drizzle, and even the red bean paste are all cooked by hand and take time to prepare. Jiang says, “The original intention behind opening this shop was to bring guests a sense of happiness and joy through unique food and drinks.”

▲RB Café Owner Jiang.

The café’s customer-recommended Shizuoka Red Bean Matcha Muffin is made with basic ingredients like flour, eggs, and fresh milk, along with the owner’s secret recipe—allowing the muffins to achieve a fluffy texture without using muffin mixes or excessive baking powder. Owner Jiang also noted that, unlike common practices, the muffin batter is freshly whisked every day and discarded if not used the same day to maintain freshness.

Aside from the muffin itself, the owner doesn’t cut corners on toppings either—the red bean paste is made by simmering fresh red beans for three hours, resulting in a smooth yet not overly sweet texture. The matcha milk drizzle is made from certified domestic Taiwanese matcha powder mixed with fresh milk and simmered. As for the layer in between, the ham is also carefully selected.

▲Shizuoka Red Bean Matcha Muffin.

▲Hot matcha latte.

Additionally, Owner Jiang revealed that in September, the café will undergo a slight transformation, focusing mainly on various muffins and coffee. At that time, they will also introduce 2–3 new savory muffin options, such as cheese dip series. Fans of muffins shouldn’t miss out on this update.

RB Caf'e
Address: 1F, No. 21, Lane 3, Sanmin Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
Business hours: 9:30–20:30
Phone: (02) 3765-2276