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: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
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: Pescatarian
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Rice Dish - $26: Grilled eel, kinshi egg, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Rice Dish - $24: Seared salmon, kinshi egg, shiso leaf, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Rice Dish - $19.5: Fried tofu pouches with seasonal toppings, black rice, kobachi side dish, and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Dango Dango - $16.5: Shiratama mochi, yuzu, strawberry, matcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Mochi Mochi - $15.6: Shiratama mochi, matcha ice cream, warabi mochi, red bean with brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Affogato - $14: Strawberry, vanilla ice cream, mint fresh cream, strawberry puree sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Zenzai Shiruko - $16.5: Hot red bean soup with monaka, chestnut, and mochi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Matcha Parfait - $19.5: Agar, matcha ice cream, corn flakes, red bean, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sakura Drop - $11.7: Japanese vegan jelly, edible sakura flower, brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hojicha Anmitsu - $19.5: Hojicha agar, hojicha ice cream, red bean, shiratama mochi, brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Black Sesame Crème Brûlée - $15.6: Signature crème brûlée with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian
- Kuzukiri - $17.8: Arrowroot noodles with brown sugar syrup and wheat gluten Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Classic Matcha/Hojicha Latte - $11.7: Cold latte with milk, sweetened Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Deluxe Matcha/Hojicha Latte - $13: Cold latte, ice cream, red bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Premium Matcha/Hojicha Latte - $15.6: Cold latte, ice cream, red bean, whipped cream, brown sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Hot Matcha Latte - $13: Hot whisked matcha with milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kiwami Matcha - $20: Aromatic, sophisticated, fresh whisked matcha Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kanabow-cha - $11: Roasty, comforting, toasty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sakura Sencha - $15.6: Refined, umami sweetness, floral Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rosemary Orange Hojicha - $15.6: Hojicha base with rosemary and sliced orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, 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, Juice-Cleanse
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