Popular manga & matcha cafe in Cincinnati expands
By Kane Mitten
Published on April 1, 2026.
CinSei, a popular local cafe serving matcha and selling manga, is set to open its new location in Over-the-Rhine this weekend. The move follows a successful pop-up at Yard & Co, where owners Kendall and Jaleesa Ross were approached by 3CDC to open a full-service brick-and-mortar. The new location will allow the couple to focus on community building and hosting free events to showcase their love of Japanese and Black culture. The owners will collaborate with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on a special event, The Music of Studio Ghibli, where attendees can try Cinsei's matcha for free.
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