Every time I'm in NYC now I make sure to stop by cha an tea house! Usually when I go it's later in the day and usually no line however have been told wait can get extensive. Don't let that dissuade you though - hands down the most beautiful, light, airy and delicate Japanese desserts you will ever come across!! Also there's a good amount of tea options to help you digest and just relax after a long days work or a big dinner! My previous visits have been nothing but pleasant. Great service and they do not rush you. There are seasonal options but the black sesame creme brûlée and the matcha mochi parfait are delicious and available year round!! Today I tried The Sakura water drop cake with brown sugar topping. Essentially it is made of jello with an edible Sakura flower inside. The dessert itself is pretty flavorless but the sugar sauce makes it's good. I probably would not get it again however it is Instagram worthy!! For now it is my fav dessert place in the city! Keep it a secret though don't want lines :p read more

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Definitely a place to check out! My boyfriend took me here to grab some Japanese matcha desserts and I loved it! Even though the place is pretty small, we only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table for two on a Monday evening. #blessup The ambiance is very impeccable and the presentation of the food deserves three "heart-eyes emojis"!!! We ordered the Deluxe Matcha Latte and Green Tea Parfait. DELUXE MATCHA LATTE: Compared to other matcha lattes, you can instantly taste the richness of the matcha in this drink. Def high quality. Also, the matcha ice cream and red bean complimented the latte really well. GREEN TEA PARFAIT: Aesthetic AF but not too crazy about the taste. Not really sure if you're supposed to mix the parfait before eating, but we ate it from top to bottom. The top part of the parfait was okay, but once we hit the bottom part it was really bitter. I would come again to try other desserts and maybe even the food dishes! Def recommend this place for dates or small group of friend gatherings. read more

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This overrated and overpriced. Two of my least favorite things. Matcha was ok. Ice cream was decent. Wait is really long and decor is tacky read more

Gorgeous Japanese tea house!! I came here on a Sunday afternoon (around 4pm) and there was already a wait for 20 minutes but didn't mind that. Once our table was ready, we were seated right away. The place is decorated beautifully - very cozy, intimate atmosphere. My friend and I started with some tea - chamomile and yuzu green tea. They were both so fragrant and light. Would recommend! One thing to note: while my friend and I were there, the waitress was quick to make sure our teapots were refilled. I think they refilled it about 5 times over the course of 3-4 hours without us having to ask. However, the next time I decided to actually ask to have it refilled, the waitress told me that they only offer 1 free refill. So I guess if I didn't ask, they would've kept refilling it for free? Anyway, in terms of desserts: Homemade mochi (4/5): So soft and chewy!! Comes in 3 flavors - green tea, black sesame and earl grey chocolate. You can mix and match but I recommend the green tea and black sesame. Earl grey chocolate definitely favors the chocolate side (I couldn't taste the earl grey at all honestly). Black sesame creme brûlée (4/5): Definitely heavy on the black sesame flavor, which I didn't mind. A bit creamy but not overly sweet. They had other delicious looking desserts on the menu as well as savory items. Will come back to check out the rest! read more

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It's always a pleasure to visit Cha An. The tranquility baked in their beautiful and delicious desserts, the best tea with the cutest tea set, and the authentic Japanese decors really calms your soul down. It's like taking off the noise and chaos outside and come here for a shelter of calmness and warmth. The matcha tiramisu is world class heavenly and I honestly don't think you can find it anywhere else. read more

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So adorable! The black sesame creme brûlée is a must! I will definitely come again. This is a great spot to catch up with friends! read more

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Came to Cha An for their Strawberry short cake lesson and after class decided to just stop by downstairs for a simple drink and dessert. This beautiful and peaceful shop has so much tea to offer and seasonal desserts that is just perfect for each season!!!! Lolz that's why they are seasonal desserts~~~ The last time I was here was last year around August. Their seasonal dessert was shaved ice. Matcha syrup or watermelon syrup. And last time I had their iced Hojicha which is roasted tea leaves tea. It has a more nutty flavor and cool for the hot weather. But this time I came down and had their mochi with hojicha ice cream ( I think the ice cream varies- don't really know). And had their new drinks!!!!! The jelly blossom was super duper bombinggggg!!!!!! It had jelly and ice with 3 balls of frozen juice!!! What they are I have no idea but the purple one is definitely grape!! The next one is the Jasmine Breeze which was smooth and crisp. It was refreshing and a little stronger but it is not very memorable. I wouldn't order it again but I would re order the jelly blossom over and over again!!!!! read more

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Found this place via Instagram and went for an afternoon snack! Nice service and we didn't have to wait long. We got the matcha tiramisu and strawberry affogato - ate them right up! The vibe is quaint, nostalgic and comforting. read more

This place is cute- I am honestly still wondering how the cherry blossoms grow behind the walls, how they are maintained, are they always there etc. But back to the dessert.. I believe the cocktail options are daring and perfected. The matcha garden with matcha green tea latte and hazelnut liqueur was tasty. The anmitsu (with green tea ice cream, red bean paste, jelly and mocha) was an enticing spoonful after the next. The textures and flavor of each component kept me curious and satisfied. I did not expect to like such a mix. In the future I want to try the black sesame crème brûlée as my friend really enjoyed hers. The staff was nice too. Thanked us for coming and let us wait for one of our friends while getting drinks. read more

Good dessert but definitely be prepared that it's more pricey than you would expect for a dessert. We got two things and ended up paying around $25 per person including tip. read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This review is on behalf of my brother**** After eating a big dinner he wanted tea so I joined him. I personally do not like tea, and especially no where the level that he does. We had the Matcha hot tea and a Matcha desert with ice cream. I like the dessert (for what it's worth), BUT MY BROTHER loved it all. He has since returned many times. read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing traditional Japanese desserts and teas, and authentic interior design. Friendly staff. No reservations so beware the random wait, but don't let it deter you! Cha-An is awesome. read more

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I came with Cha-An on a Friday night for dessert with some friends. The place is pretty small. The capacity is probably around less than 30 people so be aware that this is for more intimate parties. We had a 20 minute wait for a table for 4 which wasn't too bad. Cha-An has food but the dessert was highly raved by my friends who had been there before. To be honest, I don't have the biggest sweet tooth so I was a bit skeptical in how good the dessert actually could be. I was wrong! Like I said, I don't have the biggest sweet tooth but I pretty much love everything matcha so this was a perfect place for me. I ordered the mochi mochi which was mochi with black sesame ice cream. The mochi was flavored with either rice or matcha and you could really tell the quality of the matcha coming through. It wasn't too sweet which I liked. My friend ordered the crème brulee and it is to die for! It was perfectly custardy with a crunchy sugary exterior. Again, loved that you could taste the attention to detail in the deserts. The black sesame sugar was delicious. I would definitely recommend Cha-An if you are looking for some Japanese inspired desserts. read more

Cha-An - Mochi mochi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is okay for just their desserts. My girlfriend found this place and thought it was really cute so we tried it for dessert. I agree, this place is really cute and would be a great place to bring a date. I have a feeling most girls would really like the vibe of this place. Its very Japanese and the presentation of the food is on point. But I have to knock it for the price. My girlfriend and I paid $22 for a matcha ice drink and a sesame creme brulee. I thought the matcha drink was delicious. While my girlfriend loved the sesame creme brulee, I thought it was kind of small for what they charged ($10). It was beautifully crafted and looked amazing, but I wish it was a bit bigger. They have a lot of other instagram-worthy desserts that people on other tables were eating. They had the raindrop cake, parfaits and the Treasure Box. The treasure box was $30 but it did look beautiful to look at. This is a great place to impress a date. They also serve real food too but we only got the desserts here. read more

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Staff was very friendly, the matcha latte was good (unique flavor), and desserts (mochi and tiramisu) were ok, but I can't give this more than three stars just based on value. 3 teas and 2 desserts for $80? Come on. read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Atmosphere: 3.5; Service: 3.5 Delicious Japanese desserts and great selection of teas. Desserts aren't too sweet or decadent. Great for grabbing a dessert or catching up with a friend on an afternoon. Atmosphere is good - a little crowded at times and more traditional looking. The service is good, but they impose time restrictions on you during busy times (i.e. just an hour on a crowded weekend). read more

This spot had been on my list for years and it didn't disappoint. Came for brunch with a friend and got a table after about 10 mins of waiting. She had an iced matcha latte and egg toast, and I had the smoke salmon toast. We also had the peach kakigori and pumpkin chiffon cake for dessert. The toasts in particular were amazing! Definitely recommended. read more

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Food portion is quite small compared to prince tea house but was tasty. Tea was flagrant and offered refill but teapot was like kiddie size.

Dessert was OK. There are too many rules to eat at this place. Spent $90 on just dessert. My son, 6 years old spilled his water. We apologized to the waitress and she was totally nasty about it. Didn't say a single word, no eye contact, cleaned up and rolled her eyes, walked away. Bad service. This place is popular because of the college kids in the area. read more

Visited Cha-An on a Saturday night at 9pm and it was a 30 minute wait for 2 people. We put our name on the wait-list and walked around the area. After 15 minutes, the host called and told us bar seating was available! The decor was beautiful and the bar seating area was nice though a little too cramped. My partner and I shared two desserts: Black Sesame Creme Brulee and their seasonal dessert, Tsukimi Parfait, which consisted of Pu-er Tea Jelly, Mochi, Pear, Cereal, Sweet Potato and Maple ice cream. Both desserts were just the right amount of sweetness and they were presented beautifully. It was a great experience but it was too expensive for what it was. I probably would pick another place for desserts next time I'm in the area. read more

The seasonal parfait was unique. I did not like the whipped cream (it was too sweet) but the mochi was amazing. Overall the tea flavor was light. It was on the expensive side ($15) but big. read more

Cha-An - Seasonal parfait - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Aesthetically pleasing dessert and interior but it was pricier than I liked for the portion. Service is good as well. Would definitely try it if you haven't. read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Matcha latte was good but very overpriced. The bar downstairs was so loud that the whole floor was shaking the entire time we were there. Not a very pleasant experience... read more

Came here after a workout and it was just the perfect combo of healthy and satisfying. The eel unagi rice tasted better because of the side dishes like pickled cucumber. Salmon toast.. sounds like a weird combo but somehow everything fits just right! Get this if you're hungry and craving both sweet and savoury. read more

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Major praises to the Matcha Tiramisu! If you like the sweet decadent flavors of tiramisu and the mild earthy flavors of matcha, you will be amazed by how well Cha-An blends the two together. Tucked away in East Village, this hidden gem is a great location to have a nice break from the city bustle, have a romantic date, or celebrate with friends. read more

the atmosphere is super cute and great for catching up w friends. there was no wait. the menu was very short and consisted of matcha, hochija and some shaved ice or ice cream. we got the crème brûlée dessert and the matcha shaved ice. overall these were fine, i think i'd give this place another try bc their desserts look well thought out and the atmosphere is nice. the crème brûlée was just like ice cream, it tasted like sesame which was good but super small portion and expensive. the matcha shaved ice was a big portion but very ice and not much flavor to it. read more

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My friend and I came to Cha-An around 2:45pm on a Friday. The interior is cozy and is set up like a neighborhood teahouse in Japan. It is on the smaller side so if you're going at a peak dinner/dessert time, there may be a wait. However, it was only half full at the time we went. I ordered strawberry shaved ice ($13) and a yuzu sencha tea ($7). My friend ordered the matcha chiffon cake ($13) with the blooming guava tea ($8). If you look at my picture of the shaved ice, it just looks like a looming tower of unflavored ice, which is exactly what it was. Yes, they gave me the condensed milk and sauce, but it was not enough to flavor the whole tower of ice. There was also a strawberry jelly on the bottom that had a curdled, jello-like texture and was very unappetizing. I would not recommend the shaved ice. I do not like matcha so I cannot give an opinion on the chiffon cake, but my friend insists that it is delicious. Presentation on the chiffon cake was also nice. Is it worth $13 though? I'm not sure. Both teas were delicious. I would recommend the yuzu sencha tea if you like a light and fresh green tea. The blooming guava tea has a nice guava flavor, but it also has floral notes, which I do not care for in tea. Service was decent. Our server filled our teapots and waters and did a check-back. Overall, I feel like Cha-An can "justify" their pricing because there aren't that many places like this in the city. However, judging by reading other reviews, it does seem like they need to step up their dessert flavors for what they charge. read more

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I've been here twice and each time has felt magical and decadent. The menu items feel expensive but they are quite a treat and come served with a diverse & delicate sensibility. This space has been the perfect solution for blustery winter blues... being here is like stepping into an autumnal or floral Japanese garden. One major thing to note is that this place isn't accessible for clients with joint/leg troubles. Be prepared to climb stairs! read more

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The matcha lattes were delicious, but the cheapest one was $11 and it wasn't filled up and it was full of ice cubes, so 5 sips and the sucker is already done. Sad face. The mochi dessert was great. The matcha green tea ice cream was not the crappy kind. The black sesame crème brûlée was good, but it's definitely not the texture of crème brûlée. It is more of a pudding. While stuff is tasty here, I'm not sure if I'd return because it's expensive. read more

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This place offers a cozy tea house experience that takes you away from the cold outside. I wish I could have ordered more things off the menu, but alas, I had to save my stomach for all the other culinary delights that New York had to offer. We got there 15 minutes before it opened, and there was already a line by the time they actually opened. I had the Blooming Guava green tea ($8), Egg Salad Toast ($14), and Seasonal Dessert ($14), which was this beautiful fall-themed parfait with sweet potato, mochi, and maple flavored ice cream. The green tea was lightly floral, and they gave me extra hot water after I drank through the first pot. The egg salad toast was more like 3 slices of toast. It was extremely high and stacked with gooey egg salad. So good, though there is no way to cut that thing - the utensils just smush the bread down. Would recommend picking the whole thing up and just shoving it in your mouth. I loved the dessert and how it delicately toed the line between sweet and savory. There was a slight saltiness to the mochi, probably from soy sauce. There's jelly at the bottom of the parfait glass, but it's hard to reach with a fork, and the bottom of the glass is too narrow, which makes it feel like a waste. The donburi sets look so good, and I love the beautiful plateware they use to serve everything. It's definitely a special experience with a high price tag. read more

Cha-An - Seasonal parfait ($14) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here around 6 pm on a thursday. As we walked up the stairs a group was already waiting at the top. Luckily the host seated the two of us within 5 mins of an almost full house. Place's decor is nice. Dimly lit, intimate and Japanese oriented, but congested-others will hear you unless you lean on and whisper. Nonetheless a date spot. Noticed no one actually ordered any tea - mainly appetizers and dessert. We had the green tea latte deluxe and the black sesame creme brulè. The latte was good but I had better (Starbucks makes it better lol) for half the price,so nothing special. Similarly the brulè was a disappointment as well. it was layered with a sesame crisp, on top of sesame ice cream that was on top of sesame brulè. Only enjoyed the black sesame ice cream but quickly got over it. Bite with all three layers wasn't anything worth craving. Service was good and friendly but items pricy for the taste experience.Not really worth making a trip to, but if around the area why not. read more

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The matcha flavor was pretty authentic and not watered down. One of the better matcha places I have had. Although alittle on the pricier side, still definitely worth trying out. read more

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Super cute little Japanese dessert hideout to indulge at! The mochi we ordered (chocolate, matcha, black sesame) were each stuffed with a lot of filling, and the drinks helped refresh us from the super hot weather outside. Friendly service, cute dessert that wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, clean restrooms and interior vibes bringing me back to stores in Japan. It's a little on the dark side inside so a little hard for photos! read more

Cha-An - Matcha lattes & yummy mochi's - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I visited once years ago, and I only tried their desserts. The other day I came by to try their lunch and to be honest, I was really happy with their lunch set. I thought the meal was well crafted, tasted very light and felt healthy. I would definitely go back to try their other lunch items as well. The food: Unagi Kabayaki- Sliced grilled eel with shredded egg omelette. I visited on a Friday and I think the items differ per day, but on the Friday I went, I asked the waitress on a recommendation and she said she enjoyed the eel, it was an awesome recommendation! I really enjoyed the flavor of the eel which was not too sweet and I really loved the texture of their seven-grain rice. But the one flavor that really took it over the top for me was their shisho leaf, it added such a floral quality that really paired nicely. The lunch set was a good deal and I thought the Genmai Tea, that was included, was nice and comforting. I did buy the $3 mini dessert but I think that was totally skippable, it was such a small bite and I wasn't crazy about the flavor, it was kinda like a mini brownie with almond. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WTFiBGIMfWXNCrlE6Xit2w&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA read more

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After dinner down the street, my bf and I swung into Cha-An for dessert. And so glad we did, it really hit the spot! We ordered the Mochi Mochi and the Black Sesame Creme Brulee. Listen up, that mochi mochi had such amazing flavors and textures... Mmmm loved every bite! The black sesame was good but it just could not complete imo. The black sesame was smooth and creamy but the creme brulee wasn't quite right. It was a tad difficult to break because it was too thick and it tasted more like a sweet dessert cracker than a caramelized sugar top. The place itself is super cute and very small. They have a small sign and the place is located upstairs. From there, staff will seat you when your party is both there. They have dinner options as well that look pretty good but with the massive amounts of dessert pics, we figured that's what they're good at. Overall it was a cute place to swing in for a bite. read more

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This place is pretty adorable with a lot of traditional Japanese decor, we were able to sit under a little gate. I got the premium and it was delicious. The hot matcha with red bean sounds weird but was great as well, with a great rich matcha flavor. I loved the complement of the sweet green tea ice cream and red bean melted together with the bitter matcha. Would recommend as a date spot or catching up with friends! read more

Cha-An - Hot matcha, premium iced matcha - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Got: Mochi Mochi (comes with hojicha icecream), and black sesame creme brulee (not shown) Price: $25 Value: 7/10 A very unique tea and dessert place that serves up unique dishes. My girlfriend wanted to come here and have the her favorite hojicha ice cream. The mochi mochi dish gives 2 different types of mochi. Green tea and plain. Chewy and soft while pairing well with the ice cream, the mochi mochi dessert was surprisingly filling. Although seemingly small in portion, one dessert was enough to share for 2 people. There's a policy that requires each person seated to order something. I was originally going to share just the mochi mochi but ended up getting the black sesame creme brulee too. It was black sesame ice cream with a lacy cookie as the "brulee part." Overall: Good date spot with unique and delectable desserts. Quite pricey for dessert but that's just my opinion. Would come back for a special occasion. read more

Cha-An - Mochi Mochi: warabimochi, shiratamamochi with hojicha ice cream - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The desserts here are amazing! They are very dedicate and not too sweet. The average wait on a weekend afternoon is about 20-30 minutes. The sesame ice cream is great! The crispy chip on the top, the ice cream in the middle, and the pastry on the bottom are based in sesame! The hojicha anmitsu is another must have desserts. It contains two small scoops of mocha ice cream, jelly, chestnut, and plain mochi ball. read more

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The first time I came here it was in 2015 for dinner during a small trip to NYC. After four years, I came back to NYC and this was a place I had to go back to. Last time I did not try out any of their parfaits, but I made sure to get it this time. This time I came for lunch and started off with a set meal. They bring out a small tofu dish in the beginning, then the main set meal, and finish it off with a small dessert. It was really filling, but I still needed to try out more desserts. The hanami parfait that I picked was a seasonal and limited item. It was really good! They definitely balanced out the sweetness by layering the inside of the cup with lightly sweetened corn flakes between the ice cream, strawberry sauce, and cream. I wish I had room to try the matcha parfait. I think the next time I come here, I'll try to RSVP for their afternoon tea set for the weekend so I can see what the third floor looks like. Definitely a perfect place to bring a date to. The next time I visit NYC, this will be on my lists of places to go to. read more

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My friend recommended me coming here and it was the best decision ever. It's such a cute little place. I got to sit inside the little hut. (They were busy but we didn't have to wait for more than 5-10mins) The menu had a variety of desserts, snacks, and drinks. They also serve alcohol too. I liked how the menu was simple and it also had photos if you're unsure of what you want to order. We ordered a Matcha Latte Deluxe and Black sesame creme brûlée. They were both very delicious! The prices are average and service was good. I will definitely come back next time when I'm in New York and try the other items. If you're in EV, definitely stop by after dinner too! read more

Cha-An - Matcha latte deluxe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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