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Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴

Tea Room and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴

8.6^/10

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Ranked #7 for desserts in the East Village
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
"can't go wrong with their wide selection of tea and dessert."(9 Tips)
"Black sesame creme brûlée and black sesame ice cream!"(7 Tips)
"Tea-smoked salmon salad and earl gray chocolate mochi - amazing."(5 Tips)
"Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Toasts + Dessert Sampler are great!"(9 Tips)

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emmaOctober 28, 2014
The lavender mint tea is sweet and refreshing, a must try. The raspberry chocolate soufflé is heavenly, served at the perfect temperature. Only downside of this place is that they accept cash only.
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Adil IbrahimAugust 11, 2014
Loved their green tea smoked salmon! Loved the greens, the sauce, the very thick toast, and the salmon itself. The ambiance was great, as well. Forego the team/dessert. Get the 6 seater private room!
EaterSeptember 22, 2014
Try this East Village Japanese restaurant. Order the house-made white bread, generously sliced and spiked with tea smoked salmon or red bean butter. Read more
Jess NaldoFebruary 1, 2017
Super cute and quaint spot to chat with a friend or two. Of course, order the tea (incredible matcha) but don't disregard the food menu, especially the desserts and the tuna lunch special!
ZenFoodsterMarch 7, 2015
Cozy Jap teahouse w/delicately prepared bentos, donburis, toasts, & desserts. Black sesame creme brûlée is the usual pick but my sweet tooth prefers the Mixed berry Parfait w/ fab flavors & textures
Mark BramhillJune 24, 2016
Their genmaicha and hojicha teas are my favorites. Authentic Japanese teahouse. Great food, friendly staff (who can always give a good recommendation).
Ernesto GutierrezAugust 1, 2015
The decor alone gives this place a great setting for enjoying some tea. The mochi they serve is the high class one, you won't be able to go back to the one you find in supermarkets.
Karina NJuly 22, 2018
Mochi Mochi $9.00 is made with 2 different types of Mochi, and a tea flavor ice cream. Super refreshing and one of the best dessert dish I’ve had!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 23, 2012
This small tea house is the perfect place to go after dinner. Order up your favorite tea (we’re partial to the Dragon Well Green Tea) and a Green Tea Cake Roll (if they haven’t sold out).
Christina C.September 10, 2013
Everything is good here. We got the chefs sample dessert. Added the strawberry Napoleon, sesame creme brulee & smoked salmon toast. Everything was delicious. Will be coming back asap!
Tea For Me PleaseMay 5, 2013
Great Japanese tea served in a traditional way. They have a tea house inside! They only take cash and the toilet is the most complicated thing I have ever had to operate in a restaurant :) Read more
Ha DiemSeptember 25, 2014
Excellent ambiance and extra friendly staff. Get the Chef's selection dessert sampler to taste their many different desserts. Be ready for a green tea & black sesame overload.
DinaApril 29, 2014
Great option for after lunch/pre dinner hours- opens at 2pm. A small but nice menu with daily specials/large tea menu. For desert, get scones - amazing! A perfect place to come with a book and relax.
Stephanie MSeptember 8, 2015
Tea-smoked salmon salad and earl gray chocolate mochi - amazing. Get a Kago set bento box! Be prepared to wait if you don't get there right when it opens but it'll be worth it!
Cecilia SchudelMay 24, 2014
Come here for a retreat from the otherwise noisy East Village. Loved the attentive service and unlimited refills of tea--try the Jasmine Pearls green!
Rick NijhuisFebruary 16, 2017
Cute little tea house. Excellent (matcha oriented) desserts. Loved the seasonal chestnut and sweet potato parfait with Assam tea jelly!
JessicaOctober 16, 2015
If you love green tea and desserts, you must visit here. So delicious!!! Place is rather small so you may have to wait if you're unlucky.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
A cash-only tea house situated just outside of Saint Mark's, Cha-An has a dizzying list of teas, desserts, and bites. It's a solid choice for a date or an intimate conversation.
Ariel VieraOctober 17, 2014
The tea such a wonderful array of notes, this definitely a place to get quality tea and escape from the world for a little while.
Dina RughaniMarch 15, 2016
Get the tuna tataki donburi, the smoked salmon toast, and the sesame creme brulee. The tea is very good as well.
Nicholas DoyleOctober 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Serene, peaceful, with an informative tea menu and many snacks to accompany. Service is friendly, the teas are delicious, and the desserts...The best tea house I've been to yet!
Nicholas DoyleOctober 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Chocolate Mochi beats out the Green Tea and the Black Sesame (the special when I went), so if you can't decide, stick with the chocolate. It's lush & buttery, like a truffle.
Steff HindOctober 20, 2015
One of the best tea houses on the city. Don't just come for the desserts they have great savory snacks too
Sophia LiuDecember 30, 2015
Black sesame creme brûlée and black sesame ice cream! Included in the Chef's Selection Dessert Sampler pictured.
naveenNovember 20, 2009
come here on a rainy afternoon. sit in the corner by the window. get one of the sets. order up a tea you've never had before. tune out everyone and read your book.
Ina LiJanuary 16, 2015
Favorite tea/calming food spot in New York. Not over priced, authentic and genuine food, good atmosphere, what more to ask?!
Serious EatsApril 21, 2013
This Japanese tea house does an excellent afternoon tea service, and offers a peaceful respite from the city in the East Village.
Untapped CitiesNovember 17, 2014
This casual, cash-only Japanese tea room is notable for its tea, but also for its desserts. If you’re not looking for anything sweet, then come here before 6pm and grab a seat. Read more
Nicholas DoyleJanuary 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to order a tea served "Gung-Fu" style, a ceremonial style where you get to steep the tea yourself several times to take in all the delicate, nuanced favors.
Grace CheungMay 21, 2014
Savory sets! Wild rice porridge, root vegetables, braised tofu, smoked salmon are underrated and delicious. Comfort food above the din of Saint Mark's.
Joan ParkAugust 5, 2014
Black sesame creme brulee is my favorite dessert ever. The perfect amount of sweetness and not too heavy.
Staff PicksJanuary 14, 2016
Cha-An is flan-tastic! If your sweet tooth is kicking in, try the silky Earl Grey Flan and compliment it with a cup of warm tea.
Alejandro RicoJune 16, 2013
Everything is just perfect, location, service, food, decoration. Definitely my favorite place in New York. Just be aware that it could be difficult to find a seat.
Amanda LeazerJanuary 3, 2015
A little on the expensive side but the tea is excellent and their black sesame deserts are the best!!!
Tiffany ChungFebruary 5, 2012
Come hungry, the 3-course Chef's Dessert set will definitely fill you up, and 2nd course matches very well with whatever tea you choose to drink for the sitting. Romantic atmosphere.
Jasmine 💫July 30, 2017
Come here to be well-serviced and eat balanced portions of tiny and cute desserts. Top it off with a deluxe matcha latte.
Go Find AliceNovember 5, 2014
Best Japanese breakfast/lunch/dinner sets. Amazing creative Japanese dessert. Lots of tea.
Phillip KimMay 13, 2018
The Mochi Mochi dessert with cherry blossom ice cream is great! Ordered it twice lol.
Daphne HoweOctober 15, 2013
Love this little Japanese tea house. Their desserts, dinner sets and tea are delicious! Great date spot, cozy conversation and after dinner.
Vicky BMarch 5, 2013
The food is gorgeously presented. Go with a recommended tea...white peony was lovely, red bean soup was earthy and rich. This tip sounds so tacky but believe it!
Tania PlateroMarch 7, 2018
Utterly delicious matcha tea with red bean toast, a bit expensive but really good place
Lynn HuMarch 10, 2013
The Strawberry Mille-feuille gave me a foodgasm... which I haven't had in a long time. :P The lighting and atmosphere are super elegant and cozy too.
Deena LeighMay 18, 2012
Try the hibiscus tea! And don't forget to visit the ladies room for the authentic japanese toilet experience (sorry, men...I'm told there's only a regular american toilet in there...boring..)
RonniSeptember 5, 2015
I had the dessert sampler for my sweet tooth, French toast and pearl tea, everything hit the spot esp the ice cream
Janice ChowFebruary 20, 2018
Mochimochi, sesame creme brûlée, anything with hojicha are amazing !
Joyful BellyAugust 8, 2014
Home of my favorite dessert in the City, the black sesame creme brulee. Lovely ambiance, fascinating drinks and desserts.
Dustin LeeApril 16, 2022
It's a good place but have gotten too popular - always a wait and you don't feel like you can lounge around for as long
Mina RSeptember 14, 2015
Superb desert menu. Love the mochi in red bean porridge
Caroline DengMarch 13, 2016
Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Toasts + Dessert Sampler are great!
PeggyMarch 7, 2016
The green tea parfait was beautiful to behold and delightful to consume.

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