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Japanese restaurant

About Nana's Green Tea

Located at 159 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Nana’s Green Tea offers a modern yet cozy space where Japanese-inspired flavors take center stage. The café is well known for its matcha-based creations, but its menu spans a variety of desserts, drinks, and comforting Japanese meals. Spacious seating with wide tables makes it an inviting place to enjoy anything from a solo tea break to a casual meal with friends.

Matcha enthusiasts will find plenty to explore, from richly flavored green tea lattes to indulgent parfaits and cakes. The matcha tart stands out for its bold, authentic tea taste, while other dessert highlights include yuzu cheesecake, hojicha tart, matcha tiramisu, matcha basque cheesecake, and matcha gateau chocolat. For a more unique experience, the hojicha warabimochi parfait combines roasted tea notes with the chewy texture of warabimochi. Those looking for a different flavor profile can try the adzuki latte, which balances light earthiness with generous red bean, or the refreshing cold brew hojicha.

Beyond sweets, Nana’s Green Tea serves a selection of simple yet satisfying savory dishes that showcase quality ingredients, including fresh seafood. Popular options include ikura & salmon dashi chazuke, teriyaki unagi dashi chazuke, and tofu & avocado donburi-a vegetarian-friendly choice hidden in the fine print as a variation on the tuna and avocado version. Each dish delivers a clean, refreshing taste, with the teriyaki unagi standing out for its rich, flavorful glaze.

The dining experience is complemented by a balance of modern convenience and thoughtful service. Orders are placed via easy-to-use kiosks, and food arrives in a reasonable time. The staff is polite and attentive, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. The Mount Pleasant location, which replaced the original Kerrisdale spot, features large communal tables and a bright, open layout that accommodates both quick visits and leisurely stays.

With a menu that evolves and subtly improves over time, Nana’s Green Tea continues to attract those seeking both traditional Japanese tea culture and a fresh, contemporary café experience in Vancouver.

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What Our Customers Say

“ First time visiting since they moved from Kerrisdale. A bit pricey, but the hojicha warabimochi parfait was great. The matcha tiramisu was okay—might try something else next time. The place feels modern but still cozy. ”

G S

“ SuNana’s Green Tea is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Japanese flavors. Their Japanese ice cream parfaits are beautifully crafted, with rich matcha, smooth azuki, and perfectly balanced textures. The curry chicken on rice is hearty and flavorful, reminiscent of the comforting tastes of Japan. Their green tea selection is exceptional—fragrant, smooth, and true to tradition. Every bite and sip transports you straight to Japan. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy high-quality Japanese cuisine. If you love genuine Japanese flavors, Nana’s Green Tea is the place to go! Highly recommended. ”

Kenneth Lai

“ This cafe serves matcha-based (and other Japanese-flavoured) desserts and drinks and some Japanese comfort meals. The sweets are their speciality but I do like the savoury dishes too, they're simple but it's a refreshing style of food and they seem to use good ingredients including fresh seafood. I have tried the ikura & salmon and teriyaki unagi dashi chazukes, and the tofu & avocado donburi (this is the one vegetarian savoury and it's kind of a "secret menu" item in fine print as a variation on the tuna w/ avocado donburi). The teriyaki unagi dashi chazuke is the clear winner out of these three for me since the teriyaki delivers a lot of flavour, but all were enjoyable. As for the namesake desserts and drinks, the three matcha treats that I have tried (matcha tiramisu, matcha basque cheesecake, matcha gateau chocolat) all carried a strong matcha flavour, not too sweet, and are just generally good baking. The traditional matcha (they call it “matcha espresso” to show that it’s like a shot in size and concentration; it doesn’t contain espresso) was pleasant and mildly umami. The hot tea is great and the adzuki latte was also really nice - very light earthy flavour but lots of red bean. The cold brew hojicha is my favourite so far, though, it was very refreshing and had a nice clean taste. I've been three times over the past few years and maybe it's just the menu items that I've picked, but I feel like the quality has been slightly upped each time, which is a relief to see in an era where it's mostly the opposite happening. The staff is nice and the food comes out in a reasonable amount of time. They have kiosk ordering, which isn’t my favourite, but the kiosks are easy to use. The staff is polite. The new Mount Pleasant location has a fair amount of seating at large communal tables. ”

Dana Sullivan