Why has the Matcha Snow Ice changed?

Reviewers note that the matcha cream and ice cream have been replaced with grass jelly in recent visits, making the drink taste bitter and less fragrant than before.

Is there parking available?

One reviewer mentioned it is quite difficult to find a good parking spot at this location.

Is the shaved ice too sweet?

Multiple reviewers confirm the shaved ice is not too sweet and has a balanced taste that works well with the toppings.

Aftermeal Desserts • Damansara Utama

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 2,689 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(2689) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Specialty Coffee & Roastery CafesBakery & Dessert Cafes

Services: Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes, Bakery & Dessert Cafes
Reviews: 2689

What recent reviews say

Aftermeal is known for its fine shaved ice desserts with balanced sweetness and thoughtful toppings that draw repeat visitors. Quality consistency has wavered in recent years, with some signature items losing their original appeal, and occasional gaps in staff menu knowledge or service can dent the experience.

Recent shift: Long-standing customers report quality decline from recipe changes over several years, particularly to signature items like Matcha and Iron Lady Snow Ice; some newer visitors rate the current offerings highly, suggesting inconsistency rather than a single recent shift

Praised for

soft, finely shaved ice
balanced, not-too-sweet flavour
creative toppings and combinations
good atmosphere for groups

Watch-outs

recipe changes reducing quality
dry cakes
inconsistent menu knowledge among staff
difficult parking
service issues and customer disputes

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Best for: casual groups and friends looking for light, refreshing desserts

Think twice if: you want consistent recipe and cake quality, or struggle to find parking in the area

Strengths

signature shaved ice with balanced sweetness
creative topping combinations
popular hangout spot for groups

Worth knowing

Signature items: Iron Lady Milk Tea Snowy Ice, Matcha Snow Ice, mango bingsu
Recent recipe changes to Matcha and Iron Lady Snow Ice removed ice cream and matcha cream, replacing them with grass jelly
Carrot cake reported dry and hard in recent review
Staff sometimes unaware of menu availability or what items have sold out
Parking difficult to find near the location

What reviews say by service

Bakery & Dessert Cafes: Shaved ice praised for texture and sweetness balance, but cakes (carrot cake) reported dry; recipe changes to signature items have disappointed long-term customers
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: Milk tea-based drinks like Iron Lady rated good, though some found salted cheese variant too milky

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.43 average across the 112 bakery & dessert cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 73

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 59

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Why has the Matcha Snow Ice changed?: Reviewers note that the matcha cream and ice cream have been replaced with grass jelly in recent visits, making the drink taste bitter and less fragrant than before.
Is there parking available?: One reviewer mentioned it is quite difficult to find a good parking spot at this location.
Is the shaved ice too sweet?: Multiple reviewers confirm the shaved ice is not too sweet and has a balanced taste that works well with the toppings.

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