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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

8.7^/10

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Ranked #7 for tea rooms in New York
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)
"Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Toasts + Dessert Sampler are great!"(9 Tips)
"Tea-smoked salmon salad and earl gray chocolate mochi - amazing."(5 Tips)

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Earn NichaDecember 30, 2016
Get the chef's selection dessert sampler :)
Hyun LeeJune 5, 2013
Must order freshly-baked scones and black sesame creme brulee!!
JPMarch 7, 2016
Bento Box B, for one. Includes tea and dessert.
Teddy LuJune 6, 2015
Tea, lunch unagi, can't go wrong!
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
Alex HayworthJune 19, 2017
Tea, Japanese desserts, overall goodness.
Sveta KotletaApril 28, 2015
Great selection of Japanese teas and desserts
Rach .BApril 26, 2013
Sakura Flan. Light and smooth! Melts in your mouth like butterrrrrr
Tianqi LiaoNovember 8, 2017
It's great for afternoon tea but don't expect to get a dinner here.
Laura RamkissoonMarch 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Try the Black Sesame Creme Brulee (via @Foodspotting)
KatrinaJune 6, 2012
Black sesame Creme brûlée is the best dessert ever. I dream about it.
CindyApril 9, 2011
Cash only. Wide selection of green, white, and herbal teas. Can't go wrong with any of the choices!
Ayaka NonakaMay 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Come here for the excellent ambiance, tea, and food.
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!
Chris McManusDecember 4, 2013
The dinner "bento box" is so good!
Kevin PhanSeptember 12, 2014
Get the dessert sampler and share it
NY WaterwayAugust 22, 2012
One of the most authentic tea rooms we have been too!
Laura RamkissoonMarch 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Try the Cherry Blossom Flan (via @Foodspotting)
Rudy ValentaFebruary 21, 2016
Get the creme brûlée or else.
Caroline JaneJanuary 1, 2011
love the matcha cocktail. also, don't leave without trying the black-sesame crème brûlée.
LuciDecember 2, 2014
Great for tea and desserts!
Lilit MarcusJune 26, 2013
Make sure you hit the ATM before coming here, because it's cash only.
Fay RarakouOctober 14, 2012
Delicious raspberry butter toast!Add green tea ice cream 
Asim JaweedSeptember 7, 2013
Spend your afternoons here. Bring cash
Melissa FordJuly 3, 2016
Lavender mint tea
Ann LMarch 14, 2016
Lovely place!
Lucius KwokMay 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Large selection of teas and desserts. Good place to go to talk with someone over tea.
LashApril 17, 2012
Has a really Japanese feel. Authentic jap food (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
CorineeJanuary 29, 2013
I'd stick to the desserts rather than the savory dishes. The tea is good regardless.
LindaApril 13, 2013
LOVE the black sesame creme brulee!
Peggy LiMarch 7, 2016
The restroom is an experience in itself.
Wei VaynNovember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Mochi - Can't tell what's inside but I could taste peanut butter
Daniela GMay 7, 2012
Try out their Tea Ceremony! It's a peaceful escape from the city's chaos.
Chloe MaJanuary 4, 2017
Great selection of sencha
Katherine CorsonMay 18, 2013
Try the dong ding tea! It is elegantly presented.
natsumiMay 17, 2013
I absolutely love the assortment of black teas here!
Sung HwangFebruary 14, 2016
Come here for tea and dessert.
Rahul SenOctober 6, 2012
Beautiful Authentic Japanese teas and desserts.
William OsheaNovember 9, 2013
Try the flan - amazing!
Amanda TheilerApril 18, 2017
Try the matcha sundae!
Beata YangNovember 16, 2014
Green Tea Parfait -$11
Saarim ZamanJanuary 19, 2016
Deluxe matcha latte is straight fire
Angela IsabelOctober 25, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Credit card minimum: $15
mirandaAugust 11, 2024
minimum one order per person
AmateurConciergeJanuary 24, 2016
A nice element to Little Tokyo, but overpriced and a bit shabby.
Sara RoMay 21, 2015
Ice cream, cake, deserts
An XiaoApril 21, 2010
Excellent tea. Excellent service. Excellent ambiance. Perfect for a relaxing evening.
Joyce ChongJanuary 12, 2015
Overpriced tea. Green tea parfait is pretty bomb tho. Also ladies.. Check out their toilet!!
Camilla CFebruary 15, 2014
perfect for tea and small bites
Julius TarngMarch 8, 2015
Cash only doe. Okayu set

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