Istanbul's matcha scene is concentrated on two sides of the Bosphorus. On the Asian side, Kadıköy has the city's matcha specialists: Ryo Matcha grinds its matcha to order on a stone mill brought from Japan, and Ohayo Matcha Bar takes Japanese tea culture seriously in nearby Moda. On the European side, Cihangir and Beyoğlu mix the two cultures: Hóna Snackary's rose and jasmine sherbet matchas are unlike anything else in the city, while Kinu and Härman pour matcha in Beyoğlu. All five below are verified open as of October 2026.
A small matcha specialist in Kadıköy that grinds its matcha to order on a stone mill brought from Japan. The blueberry matcha and the matcha tiramisu are the popular orders. It is tiny, so the best plan is to take your drink and wander the streets of Kadıköy.
A dedicated matcha bar in Moda, near the Kadıköy waterfront, that takes Japanese tea culture seriously. The menu centres on matcha prepared properly, and it is a short walk from Ryo Matcha, so the two make an easy Kadıköy matcha afternoon.
A tiny eatery in Cihangir, opened in December 2024, with four seats inside and two outside. It serves matcha and onigiri by day, and its rose sherbet matcha and jasmine sherbet matcha, which blend matcha with Turkish sherbet traditions, are unlike anything else in the city. Small enough that it is worth going early.
A matcha bar that opened in April 2026 on Faik Paşa Caddesi in Beyoğlu, close to Cihangir and Çukurcuma. A calm stop between the area's antique shops and galleries. Opening hours have changed since it opened, so check before you go.
A coffee and matcha shop in Cihangir, open every day from 10am to 8pm. The vanilla oat matcha latte and the mango matcha are its signatures. Härman also has shops in Akaretler (Beşiktaş) and Nişantaşı.
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Tips for drinking matcha in Istanbul
- Two sides, two styles — Kadıköy has the specialists; Cihangir and Beyoğlu have the fusion.
- Take the ferry — Kadıköy is a short ferry ride from Karaköy or Eminönü, an easy way to combine both sides.
- Ryo for fresh-ground — its stone mill grinds matcha to order.
- Go early to Hóna — it has only six seats.
- Walk Cihangir — Hóna, Härman and Kinu are all a short walk apart.
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