Finding Your Ube-Matcha Fix at Salu Salo Market
Looking for your next matcha drink or ube dessert? Salu Salo Market brings together local cafés and food brands for the Ube Matcha Meetup.
Words Mariz Shane Linsangan
Art by Kirk Bertrand
October 14, 2026
Matcha has become a familiar sight on café menus, while ube remains a favorite in Filipino desserts. Now, both flavors are coming together at Salu Salo Market’s Ube Matcha Meetup, where visitors can try different drinks and treats from local food brands in one place.
The four-day event runs from October 14 to 17, at SMDC Light Mall. Whether you already have a go-to matcha order or are just curious about the ube-matcha combination, the meetup offers a chance to try something new without having to visit several cafés around the city.
Among the participating matcha brands are Matcha Fix, Gaijin Matcha, 9SQM, Sumi Matcha, Matcha Mado, Matcha Haws, Weencha, Tara Matcha, Matcha District, and Matcha Rhap. With different shops gathered at the same venue, visitors can explore different takes on matcha, from familiar favorites to combinations worth trying for the first time.
Ube fans also have something to look forward to. The meetup highlights the pairing of matcha’s earthy flavor with ube’s creamy sweetness, bringing two popular ingredients together in drinks and other treats. For those who enjoy both, this is the chance to see which combinations work best for their taste.
There are also other food and dessert options from sellers such as Anicia’s Patisserie, The Cacao Room, Perky Treats, and Mr. Tango. Visitors can grab a drink, look around the stalls, and pick up a snack along the way.
Part of the appeal of a pop-up market is being able to discover several brands in one visit. Instead of choosing from the usual café menu, visitors can compare different offerings, find new places to follow, and get a closer look at the local food businesses behind them. It also gives participating sellers a chance to introduce their products to people who may not have encountered their shops online or in person.
The meetup can be a stop for friends looking to spend time together, matcha drinkers searching for their next favorite, or anyone curious about the latest ube creations. There is no need to settle on just one flavor, either. Visitors can take their time browsing the stalls and decide what they want to try.
Salu Salo Market’s Ube Matcha Meetup takes place at SMDC Light Mall from October 14 to 17. With matcha drinks, ube-inspired treats, and a lineup of local food brands to explore, it gives visitors a reason to drop by, try a few things, and to leave with a new favorite.
