Yamari

3525 W Carson St Suite 164, Torrance, CA 90503, United States
+1 310-328-8333
$$$ Tea house , Cafe , Ice cream shop
(90 Reviews)

Yamari is a cozy tea house and cafe tucked inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace food court in Torrance, offering a focused and authentic experience for matcha and tea lovers. Its main draw is the quality of its ingredients—particularly the Uji matcha sourced directly from Japan—which brings a deep, earthy flavor often missing from typical local spots. Those who appreciate the ritual of tea with subtle bitterness rather than overt sweetness will find Yamari’s drinks refreshing and well-balanced.

Inside, the atmosphere feels clean and relaxed despite being in a bustling marketplace setting. There’s a casual vibe where both regulars and newcomers come by to pause, recharge, and indulge in something a bit special. Locals who stop here often seem to gravitate toward the soft serve parfaits—like the mixed matcha and hojicha or the matcha alone—which offer a delicate riff on the usual ice cream experience, blending matcha jelly, sweet red bean paste, and the soft, refined frozen treat. These parfaits strike a nice balance between traditional Japanese flavors and approachable sweetness.

Yamari’s menu extends beyond just drinks and soft serve; there are tempting matcha treats such as banana bread with vanilla ice cream and matcha sauce, as well as the option to take home high-quality matcha powder and kits for personal brewing. It’s a spot that caters well to anyone looking to explore matcha beyond just lattes or ice cream.

The best time to visit is during mid-morning or early afternoon when the ambiance is calm and you can take a moment away from the busy market. This makes it ideal for those working or shopping locally who want a quiet tea break without the formality of a sit-down cafe. While the staff are helpful, ordering can require attentiveness, especially for those with dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance, as there have been occasional mix-ups with milk alternatives.

Yamari suits tea enthusiasts who appreciate authentic Japanese matcha flavor, matcha aficionados hunting for elevated soft serve desserts, and those who enjoy a subtle, less sweet alternative to traditional coffee shops. It’s less about a bustling social scene and more about savoring the craft of each cup and treat in an understated environment.

Highlights
Has great tea selection
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Openings Hours

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Monday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

90 Reviews
Sarah Chiu

24 Dec 2025

This is possibly the best place for matcha soft serve! I tried their mixed premium matcha and vanilla soft serve and strawberry matcha latte (milk alternatives soy and oat available). This is located in the food court of the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Torrance. I will definitely come here again for their soft serve.

Emma Yuko CALIFORNIA WAX STUDIO

06 Nov 2025

Yamari is amazing! I got the match parfait and it’s the best! The matcha is so fresh,smooth,and full of flavor! The shop has a clean, relaxing vibe, and the staff are welcoming and helpful with recommendations. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back. Highly recommended!

drop p

24 Oct 2025

The drinks here are always good so I keep coming back when I'm in the area. 4 stars because I'm lactose intolerant and 2 times when I ordered (different days) they would give me my latte with whole milk when I asked for oat. I made sure with a receipt and by asking. They do rectify the mistake, but you have to make sure your order is right before leaving the counter. I do appreciate that there isn't a surcharge for alternative milk like other places As for taste, I always get the matcha. It's very good matcha. I also took a sip of the hojicha from my sibling and it was very delicious too.

M M

16 Oct 2025

I was really impressed with Yamari! The matcha flavor here tastes authentic and rich they use Uji matcha from Japan, which gives it a deep earthy taste and pleasant bitterness instead of just being sweet. I expected a typical soft serve, but it was much more refined. The parfait comes with sweet red bean paste, which balances the strong matcha perfectly if you like a little extra sweetness. Even the cone was stylish, black in color, and made the dessert look elegant. The portion size was generous, and everything tasted fresh. Definitely one of the best matcha spots I’ve found in the U.S., and I’m excited to go back to try more items!

Skylynn Thangwaritorn

03 Oct 2025

I used to get the hojicha soft serve and it was so good! My favorite! Im so sad they discontinued it . I got the matcha soft serve and its still really good but not the same sadly. Please bring back the hojicha soft serve!!!

Grace Wong

23 Sep 2025

Yamari has AMAZING matcha. It’s located inside Mitsuwa Market next to the del amo fashion center mall. Their matcha lattes was one of the best I’ve had - the matcha flavor is strong and really authentic so it stands out from the other matcha lattes I’ve had. They have a variety of matcha lattes and matcha desserts - their matcha soft serve was fantastic and flavorful as well. The portions are small but definitely enough. It’s more so on the pricier side but the quality is there. Great place to satisfy matcha cravings and to get a small dessert after your meal at mitsuwa!

Jung Lee

16 Sep 2025

This matcha tea shop is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace. They sell very high quality Japanese matcha from Kyoto. They have multiple varieties of matcha drinks and ice cream and desserts. There is quite a difference in flavor of matcha since the tea powder are authentic. Parking is plenty in the outside lot. It’s probably more healthy option versus the super sweet boba tea drinks that are sold elsewhere.

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