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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 tea rooms in New York
The folks at Eater and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Tianqi LiaoNovember 8, 2017
It's great for afternoon tea but don't expect to get a dinner here.
DariaFebruary 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
on the pricey side, but the dessert & tea selection is all very good. small place so it's often crowded with wait time
NY WaterwayAugust 22, 2012
One of the most authentic tea rooms we have been too!
CarrieNovember 4, 2021
Loved the hojicha dessert
Соня НаліжитаJanuary 29, 2017
home made Mochi - the best of all
Allison YuNovember 12, 2014
The matcha green tea is steep but worth every penny
Jess KonoMay 13, 2015
Cute authentic japanese treats & assortment of teas
JPMarch 7, 2016
Bento Box B, for one. Includes tea and dessert.
Alex HayworthJune 19, 2017
Tea, Japanese desserts, overall goodness.
Laura RamkissoonMarch 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Try the Black Sesame Creme Brulee (via @Foodspotting)
Caroline JaneJanuary 1, 2011
love the matcha cocktail. also, don't leave without trying the black-sesame crème brûlée.
Lilit MarcusJune 26, 2013
Make sure you hit the ATM before coming here, because it's cash only.
Lucius KwokMay 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Large selection of teas and desserts. Good place to go to talk with someone over tea.
Joyce ChongJanuary 12, 2015
Overpriced tea. Green tea parfait is pretty bomb tho. Also ladies.. Check out their toilet!!
Chris McManusDecember 4, 2013
The dinner "bento box" is so good!
natsumiMay 17, 2013
I absolutely love the assortment of black teas here!
Daniela GMay 7, 2012
Try out their Tea Ceremony! It's a peaceful escape from the city's chaos.
Rach .BApril 26, 2013
Sakura Flan. Light and smooth! Melts in your mouth like butterrrrrr
Teddy LuJune 6, 2015
Tea, lunch unagi, can't go wrong!
Wei VaynNovember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Mochi - Can't tell what's inside but I could taste peanut butter
Sveta KotletaApril 28, 2015
Great selection of Japanese teas and desserts
Hyun LeeJune 5, 2013
Must order freshly-baked scones and black sesame creme brulee!!
Tim DengJuly 3, 2018
Don’t get the jewelry box. It’s not worth $30 for some biscuits and cookies that as my friend said, “appear like they came from an airport store.”
Katherine CorsonMay 18, 2013
Try the dong ding tea! It is elegantly presented.
CorineeJanuary 29, 2013
I'd stick to the desserts rather than the savory dishes. The tea is good regardless.
Melissa FordJuly 3, 2016
Lavender mint tea
LuciDecember 2, 2014
Great for tea and desserts!
Desmond RamzanMarch 31, 2011
Get the afternoon tea basket....it is only available till 7PM. Perfect after work treat for you or you and a friend!
CindyApril 9, 2011
Cash only. Wide selection of green, white, and herbal teas. Can't go wrong with any of the choices!
LindaApril 13, 2013
LOVE the black sesame creme brulee!
AmateurConciergeJanuary 24, 2016
A nice element to Little Tokyo, but overpriced and a bit shabby.
Asim JaweedSeptember 7, 2013
Spend your afternoons here. Bring cash
Rudy ValentaFebruary 21, 2016
Get the creme brûlée or else.
Laura RamkissoonMarch 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Try the Cherry Blossom Flan (via @Foodspotting)
Rahul SenOctober 6, 2012
Beautiful Authentic Japanese teas and desserts.
An XiaoApril 21, 2010
Excellent tea. Excellent service. Excellent ambiance. Perfect for a relaxing evening.
William OsheaNovember 9, 2013
Try the flan - amazing!
Sallie ZhangApril 21, 2011
The zenzai (sake flavored ice cream) is so good.. nom nom!!
Kevin PhanSeptember 12, 2014
Get the dessert sampler and share it
Fay RarakouOctober 14, 2012
Delicious raspberry butter toast!Add green tea ice cream 
Sung HwangFebruary 14, 2016
Come here for tea and dessert.
Camilla CFebruary 15, 2014
perfect for tea and small bites
Ann LMarch 14, 2016
Lovely place!
Saarim ZamanJanuary 19, 2016
Deluxe matcha latte is straight fire
Laura ShynnApril 19, 2013
Black sesame pudding is cash money.
Chloe MaJanuary 4, 2017
Great selection of sencha
Beata YangNovember 16, 2014
Green Tea Parfait -$11
Julius TarngMarch 8, 2015
Cash only doe. Okayu set
Amanda TheilerApril 18, 2017
Try the matcha sundae!
Wei VaynDecember 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Chocolate Cookies With Chocolate Mosse

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