A wide choice of teas, plus sushi, soups & sweets, in a quaint Japanese cafe & gift shop.
4.6 – 335 reviews $$ • Cafe
Menu
| Matcha Time Cafe menu | |
| All Day – Ramen Bundles | |
| Ramen & Appetizer | $18.50 |
| All Day – Homemade Dishes | |
| Chashu Ramen Our Ramen noodles are made without eggs or other animal products – vegan friendly! Our ramen soup is pork bone broth based unless you order the vegan options. Chashu Ramen includes 5 pieces of chashu (pork bully), negi (scallions), wakame (seaweed), and beni shoga (pickled red ginger) |
$17.50 |
| Vegan Miso Ramen Vegan. Our vegan miso ramen comes with egg-free noodles, animal-free miso broth base, corn, wakame (seaweed), negi (scallions), beni shoga (pickled red ginger), and sprouts. Many of our customers love the flavor but also choose to add some meats/eggs, so those optional add-ons exist. Also great in the spicy variant! Soup flavor: miso flavored vegan broth. |
$15.50 |
| Gyudon Beef Bowl Special Traditional Japanese dish of thinly sliced beef simmered with onions and savory-sweet sauce over a bowl of rice. Typical Japanese home-cooked meal makes a great comfort food. Includes miso soup. |
$15.00 |
| Miso Ramen Our Ramen noodles are made without eggs or other animal products – vegan friendly! Our ramen soup is pork bone broth based unless you order the vegan options. Standard topping for non-vegan flavors include: 1 slice of chashu (pork belly), 1 (half) nitamago (marinated soft boiled egg), 1 piece of naruto (spiral fish cake), negi (scallions), wakame (seaweed), sprouts & chives, and beni-shoga (red pickled ginger). Miso also comes with corn. |
$15.50 |
| Tonkotsu Ramen Our Ramen noodles are made without eggs or other animal products – vegan friendly! Our ramen soup is pork bone broth based unless you order the vegan options. Standard topping for non-vegan flavors include: 1 slice of chashu (pork belly), 1 (half) nitamago (marinated soft boiled egg), 1 piece of naruto (spiral fish cake), negi (scallions), wakame (seaweed), sprouts & chives, and beni-shoga (red pickled ginger) Vegan flavor options come without chashu, nitamago, or naruto. However, many people choose to add nitamago. |
$15.50 |
| Soy Vegan Miso Ramen Vegan. Our soy vegan miso ramen is made with animal-free miso base and soy milk to give the broth a rich, creamy, full-bodied taste. Comes with egg-free noodles, animal-free miso broth base, corn, wakame (seaweed), negi (scallions), beni shoga (pickled red ginger), and sprouts. Many of our customers love the soy miso flavor but also choose to add some meats/eggs, so those optional add-ons exist. Also great in the spicy variant! Soup flavor: soy miso flavored vegan broth. |
$17.75 |
| Chicken Curry Rice Delicious homemade Japanese chicken curry for you!!! Tender pieces of chicken, onion in a rich savory curry sauce, this Japanese version of curry is a must-try, and you will love it!. |
$15.50 |
| Shrimp Tempura Udon Traditional Japanese udon noodles in a hontsuyu broth (bonito based) with negi (scallions), wakame (seaweed), naruto (sprial fish cake), and ebi (shrimp) tempura. |
$15.75 |
| All Day – Japanese Popular Rice Comfort Meals | |
| (1) Onigiri (Rice Ball) One rice ball. Onigiri is rice balls. Our onigiri can be plain, or flavored with a variety of options such as the every popular salmon flakes, etc. |
$3.50 |
| Onigiri Set Onigiri is rice balls. Our onigiri can be plain, or flavored with a variety of options such as the every popular salmon flakes, etc. The set come with two rice balls, arabiki (Berkshire sausage), tamago yaki (Japanese fried, folded, sweet scrambled egg), and edamame (soybeans cooked in the pod). |
$15.00 |
| (2) Onigiri (Rice Balls) Two rice balls. Onigiri is rice balls. Our onigiri can be plain, or flavored with a variety of options such as the every popular salmon flakes, etc. |
$7.00 |
| Inarizushi (3pcs.) Sushi rice packed inside a slightly sweet fried tofu pouch. Super popular for vegetarians! Three pieces. |
$8.00 |
| Unagi Donburi Unagi (Japanese freshwater eel) over bed of gohan (rice), topped with unagi sauce (sweetened thick soy sauce). Includes miso soup. |
$21.99 |
| All Day – Companions / Sides | |
| Takoyaki – 5pcs. Five pieces. Ball shape snack of minced octopus, topped with bonito flakes. |
$6.50 |
| Curry Vegetarian Bun Vegetarian. Homemade buns include flour, baking powder, dry yeast, salt, canola oil, curry, turmeric. Filling: chick peas, onion, carrot, potato, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, Worcestershire sauce, honey, flour. Steamed and served warm. |
$3.50 |
| Miso Soup Traditional Japanese miso soup with negotiator (scallions) and wakame (seaweed). |
$3.00 |
| Red Bean Bun Homemade buns include flour, baking powder, dry yeast, salt, canola oil, matcha powder. Filling: red bean paste. Steamed and served warm. |
$3.50 |
| Pork Bun Homemade buns include flour, baking powder, dry yeast, salt, canola oil. Filling: ground pork, onion, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushroom, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, miso paste, sake, sesame oil. Steamed and served warm. |
$3.50 |
| Edamame Traditional Japanese soybeans boiled to the perfect tenderness inside the pod. Seasoned with sea salt. |
$6.00 |
| All Day – Sweet Treats | |
| Shiratama Dango (3 Pcs.) Three small in-house made mochi (rice dumplings). Made with rice powder and soft tofu for a rich taste! Add red bean for an additional charge. Shown with red bean. |
$5.00 |
| Mitarashi Dango-12 Pieces Mitarashi dango is a variety of shiratama (rice dumplings) that’s been skewered and in a sweet soy sauce glaze. Pairs great with green teas. |
$6.00 |
| Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Rich, gluten-free, flour-less chocolate cake. Thick and smooth, death by chocolate. |
$5.75 |
| Strawberry Smoothie Our smoothies are made from scratch with real fruit, sugar, and milk. We never use “ready-mix’ or powders. Never made with overpowering sweetness, the natural taste of strawberry shines through. No preservatives, nothing artificial. Just all-natural goodness. |
$6.00 |
| Mango Smoothie Our smoothies are made from scratch with real fruit, sugar, and milk. We never use “ready-mix’ or powders. Never made with overpowering sweetness, the natural taste of mango shines through. No preservatives, nothing artificial. Just all-natural goodness. |
$6.00 |
| All Day – Sodas & Coffee | |
| Sprite 12 fl. oz. can. |
$1.50 |
| Coffee – Cold Brew 16 oz. |
$4.25 |
| Classic Coke 12oz Can 12 fl. oz. can. |
$1.50 |
| Yuzu Lemon Juice Non-carbonated. 500ml (16.6 oz) |
$3.50 |
| Diet Coke 12 fl. oz. can. |
$1.50 |
| Water 16.9oz Brand may vary. |
$1.50 |
| Coffee – Pour Over | $3.75 |
| All Day – Authentic Japanese Drinks & Sweets | |
| Pocky – Matcha Pocky matcha biscuits are a popular and famous Japanese sweet snack. Each classically crunchy pretzel is covered with a layer of sweet chocolate that has been flavored with real matcha green tea from Japan. |
$2.50 |
| Shiratama Dango (3 Pcs.) 3 small in-house made mochi (rice dumplings). Add red bean for an additional charge. Shown with redbean. |
$5.00 |
| Pocky – Original Chocolate Chocolate cream covered biscuit sticks. 2.47oz (70g) |
$2.50 |
| Jasmine Green Tea 500ml Jasmine green tea: a deliciously fragrant bend of premium green tea with delicate jasmine blossoms picked at the peak of their fragrance. Naturally caffeinated with approximately 60 mg per bottle. Rich in antioxidants: this tea is naturally antioxidant-rich and brewed with whole leaf tea—no powders or concentrates—harvested in top condition to maintain its flavor integrity. |
$3.00 |
| Pocky Crunchy Strawberry Crunchy strawberry cream covered chocolate biscuit sticks. 1.79 oz (51g) |
$2.50 |
| Matcha Baum Matcha flavored roll/pound cake. Packaged. |
$2.50 |
| Oi Ocha – Dark (Koicha) 500ml One of the most popular bottled teas in both Japan and the US, Ito-En brands are known for their quality. Oi Ocha – Koicha is a dark, robust green tea that not only tastes great and is healthy for you, it really quenches your thirst!. |
$3.00 |
| Daifuku – Mame Daifuku mochi with bean paste filling. |
$2.50 |
| Ramune – Melon Very traditional and popular Japanese soda. Commonly referred to as “marble soda.”. |
$3.50 |
| Pocky Almond Crush Chocolate cream covered biscuit sticks. |
$2.50 |
| Pocky Ultra Slim Chocolate Traditional Pocky taste in a ultra slim version!. |
$2.50 |
| Ramune – Strawberry Very traditional and popular Japanese soda. Commonly referred to as “marble soda.”. |
$3.50 |
| Daifuku – Strawberry Daifuku mochi with strawberry flavored paste filling. |
$2.50 |
| All Day – Specialty Tea Drinks – Green Teas | |
| Sweet Matcha Latte – Green Tea 10 oz. Traditional Japanese matcha, sweetened with cane sugar, gives this latte a rich decadent feel and smoothness. Tasting notes: decadent, delicious cafe-style blend. Ingredients: cane sugar, Japanese matcha green tea. Caffeine: low. Super popular!. |
$6.00 |
| MTC Everyday Matcha – 30g Can 30g Sealed can of fresh Match Powder. (NOT PREPARED. For making your own at home.) Our own imported matcha graded for drinking a cup of awesome health every day without breaking the bank. |
$16.99 |
| Sakura Sencha – Green Tea 16 oz. The blooming of cherry blossoms called “Sakura” across Japan marks the end of winter and the coming of warm weather and merriment. Our Sakura sencha is a delightful blend of sencha and real Japanese Sakura blossoms and leaves, which gives it a more flavorful and aromatic experience than just including the blossoms alone. The sweet taste and the aroma of Sakura complement the smooth, rich taste of the sencha and are reminiscent of Sakura mochi, a traditional springtime treat. Enjoy the … |
$5.25 |
| Houjicha – Green Tea 16 oz. Houjicha is a traditional style of Japanese green tea made with bancha tea leaves from the autumn and winter harvests. An additional hot roasting step transforms bancha by way of the maillard reaction into light brown leaves that brew an amber-red infusion. While it looks dark, houjicha is technically a green tea, offering a uniquely smooth flavor with accents of chocolate, coffee, and roasted barley. The roasting step also slightly lowers the caffeine level, making for a mild cup that… |
$5.00 |
| Blue Jasmine – Green Tea 16 oz. blue jasmine is an enchanting blend of gorgeous butterfly pea flowers from Thailand and alluring moonlight jasmine green tea from Yunnan, China. The fresh jasmine blossom aroma and delicate sweetness of the tea buds in moonlight jasmine make a perfect complement to the naturally pleasant herbaceous notes of butterfly pea flowers, with their hints of edamame and pea shoots. This blend creates a youthful feeling, evoking the freshness of spring vegetables and tender green herbs, tied tog… |
$5.00 |
| Matcha Genmaicha – Green Tea 16 oz. Genmaicha is a staple tea of japan and Korea made by blending sencha and bancha green teas with roasted rice. Traditional genmaicha has a mellow, toasty flavor that goes well with any meal. We infuse genmaicha with Japanese matcha green tea powder for a remarkably palatable cup with a vivid green infusion. With its fresh energy balanced with creamy sweetness, matcha genmaicha makes for a perfect “green breakfast” tea. Tasting notes: a premium, rich genmaicha infused with Japanese match… |
$4.75 |
| Sencha – Green Tea 16 oz. Sencha is the traditional, daily steamed green tea of Japan. Our sencha is made from prized tea bush cultivars including saemidori and okumidori, and is a blend of the first and second flush harvests from organic farms on Kyushu Island in Southern Japan. Kyushu’s mineral rich volcanic soil, coupled with skillful organic soil management, creates a sweet and full-bodied green tea flavor. This chumushi sencha yields a slightly opaque, bold green infusion with deep umami and juicy mouthfee… |
$5.25 |
| Kukicha – Green Tea 16 oz. Kukicha is a traditional green tea unique to Japan. It is created by blending tender leaves, stems and stem fibers called keba that are collected during sencha processing. Kukicha is a perfect example of the Japanese way of making tea, in which no part of the harvest is wasted. Our kukicha is pleasantly sweet with a lovely greenish-gold infusion and creamy mouthfeel. Asamushi sencha provides delicate fresh notes while lightly roasted stems provide balancing sweetness, and tender keba l… |
$5.00 |
| Genmaicha – Green Tea 16 oz. Genmaicha originated centuries ago when Buddhist monks mixed green tea with the browned rice stuck to the bottom of their rice cauldrons in a gesture of humility and conservation. Soon after, tea vendors throughout japan began blending sencha and bancha with roasted rice, creating a widely popular green tea that is perfect at breakfast time or as a daily drinking green tea for additional substance. Our genmaicha is made with roasted sticky rice for a rich nutty sweetness that blends pe… |
$4.75 |
| All Day – Specialty Tea Drinks – White Teas | |
| Peach Blossom – White Tea 16 oz. Our most popular white tea blend highlights the natural peachy character of white peony with the essence of succulent peaches. This tea’s juicy peach notes are enhanced with hints of quince and zesty tangerine. With its abundantly fruity flavor, peach blossom is an approachable introduction to the category of white tea, offering a sweet flavor that is welcome any time of year. Tasting notes: white tea infused with juicy peach, tangerine, and aromatic blossoms. Ingredients: organic whit… |
$4.75 |
| White Peony – White Tea 16 oz. white peony, also known by the traditional name bai mu dan, is a popular style of white tea made of young tea leaves and silvery unopened leaf buds. Our white peony comes from Zhenghe town in Fujian province, the original birthplace of white tea centuries ago. Distinguished by being plucked in “budsets” of one or two leaves and a bud, this tea has a sophisticated mouthfeel with a slightly stronger body than silver needles. A gentle and slow air-dry withering process results in a brilli… |
$4.25 |
| Silver Needle – White Tea 16 oz. Widely esteemed for its delicate appearance, elegant sweetness and noble character, silver needles tea is comprised of pure, individually plucked tea buds harvested only in the early springtime. Our silver needles is unique in that it is sourced from Menghai and Mengku broad leaf varietal ancient tea tree groves in the remote, mountainous Yunnan province of China. Like old grapevines, ancient tea trees yield complexities not found in other tea cultivars. This tea’s sweet, nectar-like f… |
$5.00 |
| All Day – Specialty Tea Drinks – Oolong Teas | |
| Coconut Oolong – Oolong Tea 16 oz. Creamy, smooth coconut perfectly blended with bao zhong oolong. Ingredients: oolong tea and coconut flavor. Caffeine: low. |
$4.50 |
| Iron Goddess Of Mercy – Oolong Tea 16 oz. Our iron goddess of mercy is hand-crafted twice each year, in spring and winter, by a fourth-generation artisan oolong teamaker in Mingjian village in Taiwan’s Central Nantou County. Our iron goddess of mercy is made from Wuyi and Qingxin oolong tea cultivars and is crafted in the traditional style, with medium oxidation and moderate roasting through a controlled baking by electric brazier. This carefully managed process creates a smooth palate that exudes aromas of roasted buckwheat w… |
$4.75 |
| All Day – Specialty Tea Drinks – Black Teas | |
| Ancient Golden Yunnan – Black Tea 16 oz. Our finest grade of Dianhong black tea, harvested from Mengku heirloom varietal tea trees in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, the birthplace of tea. Masterfully oxidized into an auburn color flecked with golden buds, this black tea has impressive strength, density, and refined finish. Golden Yunnan has a richly textured infusion that offers hints of peppery spice, notes of chocolate, and sweet lychee with a deep malty finish. This top-shelf black tea is delightful when served stra… |
$4.50 |
| Earl Grey – Black Tea 16 oz. A British tea classic, earl grey is the most widely enjoyed black tea blend in the world. Earl Grey dates back to the nineteenth-century tea trade when Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, was presented with a gift of taitaicha—tea scented with citrus blossoms—during his travels in canton. After Grey returned home, his namesake tea became wildly popular when the tea salons of Europe infused black teas with the essence of the bergamot citrus fruit that grows in Reggio di’ Calabria, Italy. O… |
$4.50 |
| Masala Chai Latte – Black Tea 16 oz. Literally “mixed spiced tea,” masala chai is a classic style of black tea blended with traditional spices native to South and Southeast Asia. The tea base consists of a robust and malty assam balanced with our new, lively orange pekoe from Northern Thailand. Our recipe is unapologetically spicy yet balanced, highlighting aromatic Guatemalan cardamom, hot and citrusy ginger, and sweet cinnamon, with accents of pungent cracked black pepper and fragrant cloves. Designed to be brewed both … |
$6.00 |
| All Day – Specialty Tea Drinks – Dark Teas (Pu-Erh) | |
| Ancient Pu-Erh Tuo Cha – Dark Tea 16 oz. This traditional style of shu pu’er offers an impressively robust infusion that is credited to our unique blend of vintages ranging from two-4 years in age. One of the first teas to travel beyond its growing region from Yunnan to Tibet and Mongolia, pu’er teas were typically compressed for ease of trade in exchange for horses and salt in ancient times. Today this compressed form is still used for convenience. Its complex personality is revealed over multiple infusions: smooth while rob… |
$5.00 |
| Pu-Erh Bordeaux Dark Tea 16 oz. This artistic blend honors the cultural parallels between Pu’er tea and Bordeaux wine—a pair of ancient libations steeped in tradition. Their very names derive from their geographic place of origin: Pu’er county in Yunnan Province, China, and Bordeaux City in Southwestern France. Whether tea or wine, connoisseurs seek gems that best express the nuances of terroir and vintage. Both Pu’er and Bordeaux benefit from the richening effect of aging, increasing in complexity as time passes on…. |
$4.50 |
| All Day – Specialty Tea Drinks – Herbal Infusions | |
| Hibiscus Berry – Herbal Infusion 16 oz. A radiant blend of rosehips, currants, and elderberries that creates a rejuvenating red herbal infusion. Hibiscus ties the blend together in a delicious, quenching cup with notes of mango and pomegranate. Hibiscus berry makes a great fruity base for sangria and is wonderful served with an orange wheel garnish over ice for a sugar-free fruit punch. Tasting notes: a rejuvenating tropical fruit tea highlighting tart hibiscus and luscious forest berries. Ingredients: Organic rosehips, organic hibiscus flowers, organic currants, organic apples, organic elderberries, natural blueberry flavor, essential orange oil, natural mango flavor Caffeine: Naturally caffeine free Our MOST POPULAR iced herbal infusion! |
$4.50 |
| Cinnamon Plum Herbal Infusion 16 oz. S warming, sweet and juicy blend combining the succulent flavors of plum, currants, and hibiscus with festive Saigon cinnamon. Cinnamon plum is deliciously fruity and full-bodied with a deep red infusion that is thirst-quenching served over ice in summer. During the winter season, cinnamon plum is a fantastic mulling spice to infuse into wine or apple cider. Tasting notes: a warming blend of juicy plum, succulent currant, and sweet Saigon cinnamon. Ingredients: organic cinnamon, organi… |
$4.50 |
| Earl Grey Rooibos Herbal Infusion 16 oz. Rooibos makes a deep red infusion with a smooth, rich mouthfeel. This original blend perfectly complements the floral high notes of geranium and rose found in our first-pressing bergamot essential oil. Tasting notes: naturally sweet and refreshing pure African rooibos with a deep red, nectar-like infusion with the unique citrusy, floral aroma of bergamot oranges. Ingredients: organic rooibos, essential bergamot oil. Caffeine: naturally caffeine-free. |
$4.50 |
| Ginger Lime Rooibos – Herbal Infusion 16 oz. The bright and zesty essence of lime and ginger combine to create a blend that delights the palate with sheer positivity. Fragrant lemongrass and Australian lemon myrtle lend citrusy complexity to this spirited rooibos blend. Tasting notes: bright and zesty citrus blended with rooibos. Ingredients: organic green rooibos, organic ginger, organic lemongrass, organic lemon myrtle, organic licorice root, essential lime, and tangerine oils. Caffeine: naturally caffeine-free. |
$4.50 |
| Turmeric Ginger Herbal Infusion 16 oz. The awesome, centering energy of golden turmeric root is enhanced by strengthening licorice root and zesty ginger in this Ayurveda-inspired blend. Fragrant lemongrass and citrus peels create a lemon drop candy sweetness that balances the pungency of the roots. The combination of turmeric, ginger, lemon, and honey is an ancient herbal recipe for longevity, stamina, and balance. Tasting notes: an enlivening blend of golden turmeric with spicy ginger and zesty citrus. Ingredients: organic… |
$4.50 |
| Tangerine Ginger Herbal Infusion 16 oz. Tangerine ginger combines roots, fruits, and herbs to create a vibrant vitality tonic. Invigorating ginger and licorice are balanced with tart rose hips and succulent tangerine. Real citrus peels awaken the senses with rejuvenating energy that is perfectly complemented by wild-harvested adaptogenic Schisandra berry. Tasting notes: a punchy hibiscus blend with zesty, revitalizing ginger and succulent citrus. Ingredients: organic hibiscus flowers, organic ginger root, organic rosehips, o… |
$4.50 |
| Maté Lemongrass – Herbal Infusion A lemongrass herbal infusion with a yerba maté base. Yerba maté is naturally caffeinated. Caffeine: medium. |
$4.50 |
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Contact Matcha Time Cafe
Address: 3785 Hamilton Street Historic, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: (410) 418-4832
Website: http://www.matchatimecafe.com/
Hours
| Friday | 11AM–6PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–6PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–5PM |
| Monday | 11AM–6PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM–6PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–6PM |
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