Hvala Singapore

A popular Japanese tea house serving matcha, hojicha, tea leaves and desserts.

Hvala has built a strong following around Japanese tea, matcha drinks, hojicha, tea powders, tea leaves, gelato and desserts. Its Singapore outlets include Odeon 333, 111 Somerset, Raffles Specialist Centre, Takashimaya and Hvala Kissa at 100AM, making it one of the most accessible tea specialists in town. The brand also runs tea experiences and retail sales online. While it is more contemporary cafe than traditional merchant, its focus on tea craft, origin-led matcha releases and consistent brewing makes it one of the strongest modern tea houses in Singapore.

THEBESTSG STAFF REVIEW

Hvala is the easy recommendation for Japanese tea lovers who want good matcha without needing to decode a specialist merchant's catalogue. The spaces are calm, the drinks are consistent, and the desserts make it especially friendly for casual dates or solo breaks. It is also one of the few names here with enough outlets to be genuinely convenient. The limitation is that it can get crowded, and serious leaf buyers may find the retail range narrower than dedicated Chinese tea shops.

WHY THEY MADE THEBEST SG

It brings quality Japanese tea to multiple accessible locations while keeping enough craft focus to rise above ordinary dessert cafes.

The editors' scorecard - 85/100

Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service18/20
Accessibility19/20
Value for Money16/20
Innovation15/20