Matcha Money Massacre: Chasen Matcha Review

 



Matcha! Money! Massacre! This review reflects my personal opinion and is never intended to damage or hurt any company.

We’re traveling up the street to the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, a part of the city known for its small businesses built around aesthetics, good eats, and, of course, coffee and matcha. Tucked into this district is Chasen Matcha Bar. Unfortunately, there isn’t much information available about their background or history, so for those who love a little origin story, I’m sorry to disappoint.

Let’s go ahead and walk into Chasen. You’re met with a cute little matcha shop: a small bookshelf to your left, and two tables to your right, each with a single chair. After taking just two steps inside, you’re already at the cash register. This matcha bar is tiny. Typically, matcha bars are designed as study spaces or cozy spots to catch up with friends. However, this is not that type of place — it’s very much a grab‑and‑go venue.

My overall rating for the interior design is a solid 3 out of 10. Personally, when I visit a matcha spot, I love being able to sit down comfortably and enjoy the atmosphere. That experience just isn’t possible here.

Now, let’s talk about the sip that matters — and the one that hurts. The matcha itself is great, but the hit to your wallet is not. The size you receive simply isn’t worth the nine dollars. Compared to Hyphen Space, I’d much rather spend my nine dollars there and receive a larger drink. To be clear, I do believe Chasen Matcha Bar serves good matcha, but personally, I don’t think the size justifies the price.

I wish I had more information about their measurements to show you all, but nothing is listed in-store or online. I will, however, provide a picture of the size:


When it comes to the three main factors, price, size, and taste, here’s how Chasen Matcha Bar scored for me:

  • Price: 2 out of 10
  • Size: 0 out of 10
  • Taste: 8 out of 10

I genuinely think it’s a shame that the size doesn’t match the quality of the taste. The matcha itself is good, smooth, flavorful, and enjoyable, but I wish they offered a larger size for the price they charge. A drink can taste amazing, but if the portion feels underwhelming, it affects the overall experience.

Again, I want to reiterate that this review is based solely on my personal opinion, and my intention is not to hurt the company. This simply isn’t my typical matcha venue, and that’s completely okay. I still encourage others to try Chasen Matcha Bar because your experience may be different from mine.

One thing I do appreciate is that Chasen offers a variety of milk options that aren’t always available at other matcha bars, including almond milk, coconut milk, and soy milk. Their menu also includes several creative ways to customize your matcha to your liking.

  • Creativity Rating: 10 out of 10

Next week, we’ll be trying Commonrags, just down the street from Chasen Matcha Bar. I’m excited to see how it compares.

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