Nana's Green Tea Review: A Calm Matcha Cafe Moment at Duo Galleria and Guoco Tower

There’s something quietly comforting about walking into Nana's Green Tea when the day feels a little too bright, too rushed, or just too much. The whole place is built around matcha and green tea, but honestly, the appeal goes deeper than the drinks. It’s in that soft green color, the neat layered desserts, and the way one spoonful makes you slow down.

I ended up visiting both outlets over two separate afternoons because I genuinely couldn’t decide which one I liked more. Spoiler: they serve completely different moods.

Two Outlets, Two Very Different Vibes: Plaza Singapura and More

The Duo Galleria outlet (7 Fraser St, #01-38/39, Singapore 189356) sits near Bugis and reads as the slower, more linger-friendly spot. I visited on a Wednesday around 3 pm, and it felt like the perfect afternoon hideaway. The seating is casual, the noise level is conversation-friendly, and it’s ideal for a shared parfait and a long catch-up.

The Plaza Singapura outlet is one of the three Nana's Green Tea cafes in Singapore, alongside Duo Galleria and Guoco Tower. The Guoco Tower outlet (7 Wallich St, #01-07, Singapore 078884) is the sleeker, CBD version. Think glass frontage, high ceilings, and a polished “modern tea room” feel inspired by Japanese style. It’s busier and more lunch-rush coded, which makes sense for Tanjong Pagar. The AC was strong here too, so I was glad I had a cardigan with me.

If you’re bouncing between dessert spots in the city, you can read more here for ideas.

What to Order at Nana's Green Tea: Matcha, Green Tea, Desserts, and Surprisingly Good Food Dishes

Let’s start with the obvious: the Matcha Latte (Cold, $7.55). This is the drink to order if you want matcha at its most honest. It was thick and intense, with a strong matcha taste and very little bitterness, plus just enough sweetness to round it out. The best part? It didn’t turn watery even after the ice melted. That alone tells you the matcha is doing real work here. The drinks menu also includes a wide variety of matcha-infused options, including lattes and floats.

Next, the Matcha Parfait (around $13), which is basically the brand in a tall glass. It’s layered with matcha ice cream, sweet azuki beans, jelly, cornflakes, whipped cream, and green tea sauce. The ice cream wasn’t too sweet, and I loved the texture play—creamy, then crunchy, then soft. It’s generous, so I’d genuinely suggest sharing it. My friend and I split one and still felt like we got plenty. If you want another dessert treat, the Matcha Warabimochi Sundae is $9.80.

Now here’s what surprised me most: the Chicken Nanban ($15.80). I assumed Nana’s Green Tea was mostly drinks and desserts, but this main dish proved me wrong. It came with four big pieces of fried chicken, purple rice, green salad, and potato salad. The boiled-egg tartar sauce with green onion was rich and umami, and the portion definitely wasn’t stingy. It was a great plate overall.

For other savory dishes, the Sukiyaki Beef Udon is $15.80 while the Curry Chicken Karaage Udon comes in at $14.80, and the menu also includes light options like donburi or matcha-infused noodles. If you’re into Singapore’s wider dessert and food culture, this guide covers more on the city’s sweet scene.

On weekends, set lunch sets run about $15++ to $16++.

Service at Nana's Green Tea: Mostly Smooth, With a Few Quirks

Service was friendly and efficient at both outlets. At Guoco Tower, there was a tiny mix-up with my dessert order being tied to an old table number, but the manager actually caught it before serving me half-melted soft serve and quickly swapped it for a fresh one as a nice treat. That kind of attention to detail made me trust the place more.

One thing to flag at Duo Galleria: there’s a one-item-per-diner policy for dine-in. So if you’re rolling in with a group where not everyone wants food or a drink, that might feel a little restrictive, or even a bit bad for some people, even if service overall was smooth.

Practical Info on Nana's Green Tea in Singapore: Prices, Timing, and Who Should Go

Here’s the realistic spend. A drink alone runs about $6–$9, while a main plus a drink or dessert usually lands around $20–$25 per person. Customers can also pick up matcha powders and tea accessories to enjoy at home.

For timing, Guoco Tower opens around 11 am and runs to about 9 pm on weekdays, with shorter weekend hours. Duo Galleria keeps similar daytime-into-evening hours. Since these shift by source, I’d double-check before heading down.

My honest crowd advice? Avoid 12–2 pm at Guoco Tower unless you enjoy battling the CBD lunch rush. And skip weekend tea time at Duo Galleria if you want that slower, quieter pause.

Best for: Matcha and hojicha lovers, dessert dates, office workers near Tanjong Pagar, and Bugis café catch-ups. Avoid if: You dislike tea flavors, want hawker-style pricing, or you’re a group where only one person plans to order at Duo.

The Chloe Verdict on Nana's Green Tea

Nana's Green Tea is easy to underestimate if you only see the name and assume “just drinks” — it’s also about bringing authentic tea culture from Japan and Tokyo to a wider audience with a modern Japanese style. The menu is broader and more comforting than that, and the brand’s reach beyond Singapore into Thailand, Taiwan, Canada, and the US reinforces that. When the tea notes land right—bitter, creamy, gently sweet—it becomes exactly what it promises.



So pick your mood: Guoco Tower for a polished city break, Duo Galleria or Plaza Singapura for a slow green afternoon. Either way, if you think matcha cafes are one-note, give Nana's Green Tea a chance and you’ll likely leave a little calmer than you arrived.