AOKO IN THE PRESS
Aokō Matcha is a contemporary matcha concept rooted in Japanese tradition and redefined through a modern lens. From ceremonial-grade drinks to soft serve and gelato in nuanced shades of green, every offering is a study in purity, precision, and possibility.
TIME OUT NEW YORK
September 29, 2025
"Aokō Matcha "
NY WEEKLY JAPION
September 3, 2025
"NEW OPEN！2025年8月にオープンしたてのグルメ"
FLAVOR & THE MENU
September 19, 2025
"Bites and Sips: Protein-Packed Coffee and Regional Specialties"
FRESH CUP MAGAZINE
September 17, 2025
"The Matcha Boom Is Reshaping Cafes. How Long Before It Hits a Wall?"
QUINTESSENTIALLY
September 16, 2025
"Where to drink matcha in NYC right now "
VINEPAIR
September 15, 2025
"How to Make Sure Your Matcha Powder Is Good Quality, According to a Pro"
THE INFATUATION
August 28, 2025
"Aokō Matcha"
THE INFATUATION
September 4, 2025
"NYC’s New Restaurant Openings"
QSR
August 21, 2025
"Matcha Café and Gelato Concept Aokō Matcha Opens in NYC’s West Village"
CITITOUR
August 21, 2025
"Aoko Matcha Opens in the West Village"
HOTELSESCAPE
August 29, 2025
"Aokō Matcha Brings the First Matcha Gelato Specialty Shop to the U.S., Now Open in NYC’s West Village"
PATCH
August 29, 2025
"First-Ever Matcha Gelato Specialty Shop Opens In NYC: See Where"
THE ADVENTURIST MAGAZINE
August 27, 2025
"From West Village Matcha Flights to Sean Brock in L.A.: America’s Biggest Restaurant Openings"
EATER
August 26, 2025
"New Japanese Cafe With Matcha Gelato Flights Opens in the West Village"
THE NEW YORK TIMES
August 26, 2025
"Off The Menu: Francis Mallmann Tames the Plancha in Chelsea"
FORBES
September 9, 2025
"What Makes Aoko Matcha Different From Traditional Gelato"