Cha-An Teahouse – Japanese
Stepping into this serene sanctuary feels like a departure from the city’s bustle, where the earthy fragrance of roasted hojicha and the delicate steam of artfully arranged tea sets create an atmosphere of quiet refinement. The experience balances soul-warming savory bowls of glazed unagi and golden karaage with a whimsical parade of sweets, ranging from chewy dango skewers to the vibrant, cooling elegance of a strawberry affogato. Every visit offers a slow, soulful celebration of Japanese craftsmanship, whether lingering over a multi-tiered afternoon tea or warming up with a traditional bowl of zenzai shiruko.
230, East 9th Street, New York, NY, 10003 +12122288030 https://www.chaanteahouse.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Cha-An Teahouse
Dairy-Free at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kuzukiri, Dango Dango and Zenzai Shiruko. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kuzukiri, Dango Dango and Salmon Rice Dish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kiwami Matcha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kiwami Matcha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kuzukiri, Dango Dango and Zenzai Shiruko. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 27 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kuzukiri, Dango Dango and Matcha Parfait. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kiwami Matcha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Cha-An Teahouse
Cha-An Teahouse in New York has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dango Dango, Zenzai Shiruko and Mochi Mochi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cha-An Teahouse
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Afternoon Tea Set | 109.6 g | 75.6 g |
| Unagi Rice Dish | 84.7 g | 41.7 g |
| Hojicha Afternoon Tea Set | 173.6 g | 40.6 g |
| Karaage Rice Dish | 168.6 g | 36.4 g |
| Kiwami Matcha | 12.2 g | 26.9 g |
| Salmon Rice Dish | 93.8 g | 26.3 g |
| Whisked Matcha Affogato | 74.1 g | 23.1 g |
| Inari Rice Dish | 123.9 g | 17.5 g |
| Premium Matcha/Hojicha Latte | 158.2 g | 17.1 g |
| Iced Rose Matcha | 95.4 g | 17.1 g |
| Matcha Parfait | 43.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Deluxe Matcha/Hojicha Latte | 56.2 g | 14.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Afternoon Tea
Seasonal curated tasting of Japanese-style sweets and savory bites paired with tea.
- Holiday Afternoon Tea Set - $68: Three layers of sweets (Anmitsu, Matcha Cake, Berry Cream Puff, Mont Blanc, Matcha Nama Chocolate, White Sesame Blancmange, Strawberry Dango), Ichigo Daifuku, Savory dishes (Edamame Salad, Egg Salad Sandwich, Salmon Rice), and choice of tea Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Hojicha Afternoon Tea Set - $68: Three layers of Hojicha-themed sweets (Basque Cheesecake, Roll Cake, Yatsuhashi, Dango, Anmitsu, Mango Puff, Nama Chocolate, Sakura Cookie), Hojicha Tiramisu, Savory dishes (Yuzu Kosho Potato Salad, Salmon Sushi, Inari), and choice of tea Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Main Courses
Handmade specialty rice dishes served with black rice and sides.
- Karaage Rice Dish - $22: Shio-koji fried chicken, crispy rice, shiso leaf, matcha mayonnaise, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Rice Dish - $26: Grilled eel, kinshi egg, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Rice Dish - $24: Seared salmon, kinshi egg, shiso leaf, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Rice Dish - $19.5: Fried tofu pouches with seasonal toppings, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dango Dango - $16.5: Shiratama mochi, yuzu, strawberry, matcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Mochi Mochi - $15.6: Shiratama mochi, matcha ice cream, warabi mochi, red bean with brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Strawberry Affogato - $14: Strawberry, vanilla ice cream, mint fresh cream, strawberry puree sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Zenzai Shiruko - $16.5: Hot red bean soup with monaka, chestnut, and mochi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Matcha Parfait - $19.5: Agar, matcha ice cream, corn flakes, red bean, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sakura Drop - $11.7: Japanese vegan jelly, edible sakura flower, brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Hojicha Anmitsu - $19.5: Hojicha agar, hojicha ice cream, red bean, shiratama mochi, brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Black Sesame Crème Brûlée - $15.6: Signature crème brûlée with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Original Matcha Tiramisu - $13.75: Japanese sake, creamy mascarpone, matcha, red bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Whisked Matcha Affogato - $14: Matcha ice cream, black sesame seeds, coconut, matcha with orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Mochi Set - $16: Ichigo daifuku, red bean, mitarashi dango, seasonal mochi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Kuzukiri - $17.8: Arrowroot noodles with brown sugar syrup and wheat gluten Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Classic Matcha/Hojicha Latte - $11.7: Cold latte with milk, sweetened Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Deluxe Matcha/Hojicha Latte - $13: Cold latte, ice cream, red bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Premium Matcha/Hojicha Latte - $15.6: Cold latte, ice cream, red bean, whipped cream, brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hot Matcha Latte - $13: Hot whisked matcha with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kiwami Matcha - $20: Aromatic, sophisticated, fresh whisked matcha Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kyoto Uji Matcha - $16: Full-bodied, vegetal, creamy whisked matcha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Iced Rose Matcha - $13: Refreshing, floral, earthy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Jasmine Pearls Tea - $12: Floral, fragrant, refined Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kanabow-cha - $11: Roasty, comforting, toasty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sakura Sencha - $15.6: Refined, umami sweetness, floral Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rosemary Orange Hojicha - $15.6: Hojicha base with rosemary and sliced orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Mint Green Tea - $15.6: Green tea base with sliced strawberry and mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Cocktails
- Himé - $17: Shochu with fresh homemade strawberry purée and lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Matcha-tini - $17: Sake with matcha and orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Way Too Early - $20: Kanabow-cha with shochu, orange ice cube, yuzu juice, and maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about Cha-An Teahouse
- Is Cha-An Teahouse dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cha-An Teahouse has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kuzukiri, Dango Dango and Zenzai Shiruko.
- What can I eat at Cha-An Teahouse on a dairy-free diet?
- Kuzukiri, Dango Dango and Zenzai Shiruko carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cha-An Teahouse have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kuzukiri and Dango Dango.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cha-An Teahouse?
- Holiday Afternoon Tea Set, at roughly 75.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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