Menu
Introducing the menu at Motto Tea Cafe, located in San Gabriel, CA, where bubble tea, desserts, and Japanese souffle pancakes are the stars of the show. The cafe offers a wide range of amenities, from delivery and takeout to gender-neutral restrooms and free Wi-Fi. Customers rave about the Oriental Spring Lake Tea Set, featuring a delectable Orange Spring Lake Oolong Souffl Roll paired with Sea Salt Plum Oolong Tea. New seasonal items like the Orange & Spring Lake Oolong Souffl Roll and Sea Salt Plum Lemon Tea are also hits. The Japanese Souffle Pancakes, including the Cheese Mousse and Creme Brulee varieties, are a must-try, with customers praising their fluffy texture and rich flavors. With a trendy atmosphere and a focus on high-quality desserts and drinks, Motto Tea Cafe is a favorite spot for indulging in sweet treats and refreshing beverages.
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Oriental Spring Lake Tea Set
This set includes "Orange Spring Lake Oolong Souffl Roll" and "Sea Salt Plum Oolong Tea", offering a perfect pairing of dessert and tea. The souffl roll is soft with a fresh orange scent, while the tea combines the floral and fruity aroma of Dan Cong tea, the sweet and sour taste of plum, and a hint of saltiness from sea salt, providing a rich taste experience.
Tropical Delight Duo Combo
This Combo comes with One order of Original souffl pancake and Passion lemon explosion fruit tea one of our most recent popular dirink.
Savory-Sweet Fusion Feast Combo
The combination of our Salty-Egg Pork Sung Souffl Pancakes and the Camellia Milk Tea ". It emphasizes the fusion of savory and sweet flavors for a delicious dining experience.
Orange & Spring Lake Oolong Souffl Roll
A souffl roll filled with oriental spring lake oolong tea cream and orange jelly.
Sea Salt Plum Lemon Tea
Sea Salt Plum Oolong Tea combines the flavors of DanCong Oolong tea, sea salt, and plum. Dancong tea is an oolong tea with a unique floral and fruity fragrance. This tea drink blends the aroma of dancong tea with the sweet and sour taste of plum, and a hint of saltiness from sea salt, resulting in a refreshing and complex flavor profile. This unique combination offers a delightful tea-drinking experience.
Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Milk Tea With Osmanthus Pearl
Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea paired with osmanthus glutinous rice agar pearl
King Grape Tea
Escape to a realm of pure bliss with the King Grape Tea, an ice blended tea infused with the vibrant sweetness of fresh grapes, complemented by a luscious grape jelly treat hidden beneath the frosty layers. Topped off with optional signature cheese mousse.
Taro Coconut Latte
This drink combines the creamy sweetness of taro puree, the delicate smoothness of sago, and the rich flavor of coconut milk and organic milk, offering a layered and rich taste experience. The natural sweetness of taro blends harmoniously with the smooth aroma of coconut milk, complemented by the chewy texture of sago.
Taro Duo Latte
This drink perfectly combines creamy and sweet taro puree, chewy taro balls, and fresh milk, offering a delightful texture that balances smoothness with chewiness.
Taro Trio Latte
This drink perfectly combines creamy taro puree, chewy taro balls, smooth sago, and fresh milk, offering a rich and layered taste experience. The taro's natural sweetness, the taro balls' chewy texture, and the sago's delicacy blend harmoniously with the refreshing and smooth fresh milk, creating a drink that is both satisfying and refreshing, providing a unique treat for the taste buds.
Taro Duo Milk Tea
This drink perfectly combines creamy taro puree with taro ball milk tea, providing a unique taste experience. The natural sweetness of the taro puree intertwines with the robust aroma of the milk tea, creating a rich layering of flavors.
Taro Trio Milk Tea
This drink combines the creamy sweetness of taro puree, taro balls, smooth sago, and rich milk tea, offering a perfect multi-textured experience. The natural sweetness of the taro blends with the rich aroma of the milk tea.
Hokkaido Pumpkin Souffl Pancake
Hokkaido nama heavy cream's rich, creamy texture and smooth mouthfeel blended perfectly with the handmade pumpkin puree; creating a mildly sweet seasonal autumn flavor. Pair with our original soft and airy souffle pancakes that melt in your mouth.
Grapefruit Lychee Sunset
A refreshing blend that brings together the best of bright citrus, lush fruit, and smooth green tea. Freshly steeped green tea forms a mellow base, perfectly balancing the tropical sweetness of lychee juice and the crisp, tangy notes of grapefruit. Each sip is a burst of natural flavor, enhanced with a hint of floral essence from the lychee and a refreshing zing from the grapefruit.
Pork Sung & Salty Egg York Taro Mini Cake
New Seasonal Items

Japanese Souffle Pancakes

Cheese Mousse Souffle Pancake
Motto's signature Cheese Mousse souffle pancakes.May contain nuts*** Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours ***
Creme Brulee Souffle Pancakes
Souffle pancakes topped with our original made-from-scratch creme brulee and glazed sugar.May contain nuts*** Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours ***
Mango Sunshine Souffle Pancake
Real fresh mango puree & signature cheese mousse.May contain nuts*** Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours ***
Nutellamisu Mousse Souffle Pancake
Motto's signature Nutellamisu Mousse souffle pancakes.May contain nuts*** Requires 20-30 minutes of wait time, may be longer during peak hours ***
Mottos Original Souffl Pancake Motto
Classic souffl pancakes with original flavor, served alongside traditional maple syrup and salted butter, offer you the quintessential experience of indulging in creamy, fluffy perfection.
Matcha Crme Brle Souffle Pancake
Matcha crme brle served with fluffy souffl pancakes creates a harmonious marriage of textures and flavors. The smooth, creamy matcha custard pairs beautifully with the light and airy pancakes, enhancing each other. To ensure the glazed sugar is stay on top of the pancake, we will not provide sauce on the side for this Matcha Creme Brulee Souffle Pancake.
Pork Sung And Salty Egg Souffl Pancakes
**Salted Egg Yolk Pork Floss Souffl** is an innovative dessert that perfectly combines the rich flavor of salted egg yolk with crispy pork floss. The light and airy layers of the souffl provide a soft texture, complemented by smooth salted egg yolk cream and delicate pork floss, resulting in a rich combination of flavors and textures. This dessert is visually appealing and offers a unique taste of savory and aromatic notes in every bite, making it perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy new flavors. The sauce cannot be separated.
Light Cheesy Strawberry Cake
Description:Light cheesy strawberry is a delectable dessert that harmonizes light cream cheese frosting with housemade strawberry puree and original chiffon cake, resulting in a dessert with a light, airy texture and a delightful multi-layered flavor.contains: egg, soy ,sugar, wheat, dairy
Mini Cakes 2

Koyama Cake Roll

Matcha Koyama Cake Roll
Tiramisu Koyama Cake Roll
Earl Grey Koyama Cake Roll
3 Pc Cake Roll
Hokkaido Cheese Cake Roll
Peppermint Chocolate Souffls Roll
A dessert that ingeniously combines chocolate cake roll, chocolate souffl, and peppermint cream. The cake roll is light and soft, with an airy chocolate souffl filling and sweet peppermint cream, offering an exquisite taste experience.
Earl Grey Milk Tea Crepe Cake
Dark Chocolate Crepe Cake
Made with 60% dark chocolate. 60% Contains dairy, soy, wheat, egg, cocoa, oat
Matcha Yuzu Chiffon Crepe Cake
Rose & Lychee Crepe Cake
Cream Brle Crepe Cake
Made with house egg custard cream and covered with torched sugar. Please note that the caramelized sugar on the top will melt in few hours after refrigeration, which cannot be avoided.
Pistachio Crepe Cake
Housemade Crepe Cake

Basque Cheese Cake

Coconut Latte Basques Cheese Cake
Coffee flavor based cheese cake filled with mousse-like coconut creamer.Basque cheesecake hails from the Basque region of Spain, more specifically La Via in San Sebastian. This unique dessert is a crustless cheesecake with a burnt exterior crust that has a delicious caramel note.
Matcha Nama Chocolate Basques Cheese Cake
Dark chocolate based cheese cake filled with mousse-like matcha creamer.Basque cheesecake hails from the Basque region of Spain, more specifically La Via in San Sebastian. This unique dessert is a crustless cheesecake with a burnt exterior crust that has a delicious caramel note.
Matcha Strawberry Basques Cheese Cake
Matcha flavor based cheese cake filled with mousse-like strawberry creamer.Basque cheesecake hails from the Basque region of Spain, more specifically La Via in San Sebastian. This unique dessert is a crustless cheesecake with a burnt exterior crust that has a delicious caramel note.
Pistachio & Raspberry Basque Cheese Cake
Indulge in our carefully curated high-concentration pistachio cheesecake, layered with a delightful raspberry mousse and creamy filling.
Basques Cake Combo
Farmers (Milk) Tea-Matcha Mousse & Oreo
Mottos signature richly flavored black tea with house milk. Tops with matcha mousse and oreo crumbs.5
Gardenia Green (Milk) Tea
Fragrant, floral and lingering fruity taste.
Motto No. 5 (Milk)Tea
Motto's signature house milk tea.Fruity, smooth honey sweet taste.Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
White Peach Moonlight (Milk) Tea
Artisan white peach oolong tea with fresh milk. Natural fruity flavor and sweetnessOptional Cheese Mousse, Matcha Mousse
Camellia Oolong Milk Tea
Camellia flower milk tea is a delightful fusion of traditional milk tea and the delicate essence of Camellia blossoms, offering a creamy and subtly floral beverage that provides a unique twist on a classic favorite.
Oriental Spring Lake Oolong Oat Milk Tea
Oriental Spring Lake Oolong, lightly roasted, captures a distinctive natural sweetness and floral aroma, creating a complex and delightful flavor profile. Pairing it with oat milk transforms it into a unique milk tea, offering a creamy texture that not only complements but enhances the tea's noticeable uniqueness.
Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea
Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea is a captivating blend of oolong tea, osmanthus flowers, and creamy milk. This exquisite concoction boasts a sweet, floral taste, combining the rich complexity of oolong with the subtle, lingering notes of osmanthus. The velvety milk adds a creamy touch, creating a harmonious and refreshing tea experience, perfect for those who appreciate a delicate and aromatic beverage.
The Motto Milk Tea

Fresh Fruit Tea

Cheesy Strawberry
Fresh strawberry jasmine green tea slushie tops with cheese mousse.
Fruit Melody
The Fruit Melody is a vibrant iced tea beverage bursting with a refreshing blend of juicy watermelon, pineapple, orange, lemon, lime, and exotic passionfruit, complemented by your choice of premium tea base.
Lemon Explosion Tea
Fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice with your choice of tea base.
Oriental Spring Lake Oolong Lemon Tea
Oriental Spring Lake Oolong, with its light roast, captures a unique natural sweetness and floral aroma, resulting in a complex and delightful flavor profile. When used to make lemon tea, it not only enhances the intricate taste of the tea but also creates a refreshing and addictive beverage.
White Peach Lemon Jasmine Bliss
White Peach Lemon Jasmine Bliss combines the floral essence of jasmine green tea jelly with the flavorful white peach oolong tea, heightened by zesty lemon juice and slices. It's a refreshing and delightful blend of flavors, perfect for a revitalizing sip.Note: Jasmine tea jelly is currently out of stock, aloe vera will be substituted until tea jelly is back in stock.
Passionfruit Lemon Explosion Tea
Passionfruit Lemon Tea is a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and the exotic sweetness of passionfruit, creating a fragrant and soothing infusion with a tropical twist.
Passionfruit Lemonade
Passionfruit Lemonade is a vibrant and harmonious blend of tangy lemon and tropical sweetness, creating a refreshing and visually appealing beverage
Mango In Kyoto
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk and Motto's original matcha mousse on top.One of a kind dessert drink.
Mango In Uji
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk and topped off with Japanese matcha tea.Traditional Japanese matcha with a twist
Mango Yuki
Ice blended mango smoothie with your choice of one add-on and mousse on top,
Messy Mango Latte
Fresh mango puree with slightly sweetened milk.Indulgent real mango taste in every sip
Mango Family

Mochi Family

Matcha Mochi White Peach Moonlight (Milk) Tea
Paired with an artisan white peach oolong milk tea, the natural fruity flavors of the tea complement the semi-sweet matcha mochi, creating a balanced and refreshing taste. The chewy texture of the mochi also adds an interesting mouthfeel to the drink.
Brulee Boba Latte
Our house-made freshly made creme brulee, boba and fresh milk.
Brulee Matcha Yuki (Ice Blended)
Ice blended matcha latte with our freshly made in house creme brulee, naturally sweet and made only with the best matcha
Brulee Taro (Milk) Tea
Our house-made freshly made creme brulee and taro puree paired with our handcrafted milk tea. We provide 3 milk tea options for your taste.
Brulee Taro Latte
Our house-made freshly made creme brulee and taro puree paired with fresh milk.
Brulee Family

Fresh Fruits Yogurt

Cheesy Mango Yogurt
Real fresh mango puree with Calpico yogurt, topped with signature Cheese Mousse. Caffeine-free drink
Cheesy Strawberry Yogurt
Fresh strawberries with Calpico yogurt, topped with signature Cheese Mousse by default.Caffeine-free drink
King Grape Yogurt
The King Grape Yogurt is an icy blended treat that combines the creamy, tangy flavors of the iconic Japanese soft drink Calpico with the luscious sweetness of fresh grapes, topped with a velvety grape jelly surprise at the bottom. This frosty indulgence offers a harmonious blend of creamy, tangy, and fruity delights in every sip.Optional signature cheese mousse.
Matcha Gardenia Green Milk Tea
Premium Japanese uji matcha powder with jasmine green milk tea.
Matcha Lemon Explosion
Uji Matcha Latte
One of our most popular drinks, authentic Japanese matcha with milk, slightly sweetened. Mild and smooth matcha taste in every sip
Uji Matcha Tea
Motto's signature authentic traditional Japanese matcha directly from Japan, hand whisked every cup.Can be served iced or hot
Yuki Uji Matcha Latte
Premium Japanese uji matcha tea blended with house milk.
Uji Matcha

The Tiger Boba Family

Tiger Boba Latte
Tiger Boba (Milk) Tea
Brown sugar with boba and No.5 milk tea base
Japanese Genmai Brown Rice Tea
A mix of green tea leaves and roasted brown rice with a rich toasty and nutty flavor.
Gardenia Jasminoides Green Tea
Fragrant, floral and lingering fruity taste green tea base with your choices of options.
Motto No.5 Black Tea
Osmanthus Dongding Oolong Tea
osmanthus infused oolong tea with rich floral taste.Glutinous rice jelly not included
White Peach Fresh Oolong
A white peach infused oolong tea.
Camellia Oolong Tea
Camellia is a delicate and aromatic infusion made from the blossoms of the Camellia saneness plant, offering a soothing and subtly floral beverage enjoyed for its mild, earthy flavor
English Rose Oolong Tea
Pure Tea

Coffee & Ovaltino &

Cheesy Coffee
Our house americano coffee topped with signature cheese mousse.Enjoy our selected coffee from Penny Coffee Roasters, serving freshly roasted beans in small batches
House Americano
Enjoy our selected coffee from Penny Coffee Roasters, serving freshly roasted beans in small batches
Nutellamisu Mousse Coffee
Ovaltino
Japanese Genmai Tea-Cheese Mousse
A mix of green tea leaves and roasted brown rice with a rich toasty and nutty flavor.
Gardenia Jasminoides Green Tea - Cheese Mousse
Gardenia Green (Milk) Tea - Cheese Mousse
Fragrant, floral and lingering fruity taste milk tea, topped with cheese mousse
Motto No.5 (Milk) Tea-Cheese Mousse
Mottos signature richly flavored black tea with house milk. Tops with cheese mousse.
Uji Matcha Tea-Cheese Mousse
Motto's signature authentic traditional Japanese matcha directly from Japan, hand whisked every cup.topped with cheese mousseCan be served iced or hot
White Peach Fresh Oolong - Cheese Mousse
Uji Matcha Latte-Cheese Mousse -
Motto's signature authentic traditional Japanese matcha directly from Japan, hand whisked every cup.iced shaked with fresh milk and topped with cheese mousseCan be served iced or hot
English Rose Oolong-Cheese Mousse -
Cheese Mousse Tea

Matcha Mousse Tea

Japanese Genmai Tea-Matcha Mousse
Gardenia Gardenia Green Tea - Matcha Mousse
Gardenia Green (Milk) Tea - Matcha Mousse
Fragrant, floral and lingering fruity taste milk tea, topped with matcha mousse.
Uji Matcha Latte-Matcha Mousse
Motto's signature authentic traditional Japanese matcha directly from Japan, hand whisked every cup.iced shaked with fresh milk and topped with matcha mousseCan be served iced or hot
Uji Matcha Tea-Matcha Mousse
Motto's signature authentic traditional Japanese matcha directly from Japan, hand whisked every cup. topped with matcha mousseCan be served iced or hot
Motto No.5 (Milk) Tea-Nutellamisu Mousse
Mottos signature richly flavored black tea with house milk. Tops with Nutellamisu mousse.
Nutellamisu Mousse Tea

Hot Drinks

Motto No.5 Black Tea-Cheese Mousse
Motto No.5 Black Tea-Nutellamisu Mousse
Brown Sugar Ginger Date Latte (Hot)
Contains: brown sugar, date, ginger, longan, dairy (Hot only)
Brown Sugar Ginger Date (Milk) Tea (Hot)
Contains: ginger, date, longan, brown sugar, dairy and black tea (HOT ONLY)
Extract Add Ons On The Side
Extra topping will be serve on the side in a small container.
Extra Topping on the Side

Taro Family

Messy Taro (Milk) Tea
Our housemade real taro puree with signature Motto No.5 Milk Tea
Messy Taro Latte
Freshly made real taro puree with slightly sweetened milk. Real taro taste in every sip. We say NO to artificial taro powder!