Hai Cha – Chinese
Stepping into Hai Cha feels like entering a tranquil sanctuary where the fragrant steam of hand-plucked Gaba Oolong and honeyed Oriental Beauty tea rises from delicate porcelain. The experience centers on the artful pairing of these premium, high-mountain infusions with the savory, springy texture of artisanal fish meatballs, offering a refined yet deeply comforting escape that celebrates the harmony of traditional tea culture and simple, soul-warming flavors.
12 Harkness Ave, Pasadena CA 91106 https://hai-cha.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Hai Cha
Halal at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 45 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt Milk Tea, Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea and Honeydew Milk Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Fruit Tea, Roasted Ali Shan Oolong Tea and Osmanthus Oolong. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt Milk Tea, Pineapple Fruit Tea and Roasted Ali Shan Oolong Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 26 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea, Pineapple Fruit Tea and Green Tea Coconut Crunchy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 43 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt Milk Tea, Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea and Honeydew Milk Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 21 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt Milk Tea, Pineapple Fruit Tea and Brown Sugar Milk. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 9 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Fruit Tea, Osmanthus Oolong and Peach Fruit Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Hai Cha
Hai Cha in Pasadena has 23 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt Milk Tea, Pineapple Fruit Tea and Brown Sugar Milk. 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 Hai Cha
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Ali Shan Oolong Tea | 5.2 g | 16.5 g |
| Celyon Black Milk Tea | 17 g | 10.4 g |
| Celyon Black Tea | 12.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Coconut Smoothie | 45.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Wintermelon Fruit Tea | 50.8 g | 6.7 g |
| Iced Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Hot Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Hokkaido Milk Tea | 54.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Okinawa Milk Tea | 61 g | 4.9 g |
| Yogurt Milk Tea | 8.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Coconut Milk Tea | 1.7 g | 4.8 g |
| Avocado Smoothie | 1.6 g | 4.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the perfectly cooked main courses and elegant presentation, often highlighting the intimate setting as a key part of the dining experience. Reviewers frequently praise the efficient and helpful service, noting that staff provide excellent recommendations that leave diners feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Lunch & Dinner Series
- Haicha Fish Balls - $26.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haicha Fish Meatballs (10) - $9.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
Tea Series
- Celyon Black Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jasmine Green Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Haicha Jasmine Oolong Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Haicha Roasted High Mountain Oolong Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Haicha Oriental Beauty Signature Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Ali Shan Oolong Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Haicha Gaba Oolong Hand Plucked Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- High Mountain Green Oolong - $5.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Osmanthus Oolong - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Haicha Black & Oolong Tea - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- High Mountain Oolong Gift Box - $29.99
- Haicha Dark Roasted Oolong Tea - $49.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Coffee Series
- Iced Coffee - $3.99
- Hot Coffee - $5.99
- HaiCha Yuenyeung Coffe with Tea Organic Milk - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Fruit Tea Series
- Grapefruit Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kiwi Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango & Peach Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orange Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orange & Grapefruit Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passionfruit Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passionfruit & Mango Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Peach Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Peach & Lychee Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Wintermelon Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Fruit Tea - $5.99
- Grape Fruit Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Milk Tea Series
- Matcha Latte Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Haicha House Signature Milk Tea - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Brown Sugar Milk - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Roasted Oolong Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Hokkaido Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Jasmine Green Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Taro Milk Tea - $5.99
- Celyon Black Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Okinawa Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Yogurt Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Honeydew Milk Tea - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Coconut Milk Tea - $5.99
- Black Sesame Crunchy - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Green Tea Coconut Crunchy - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Smoothie Series
- Taro Smoothie - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Matcha Smoothie - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mango Smoothie - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Passionfruit Smoothie - $7.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Avocado Smoothie - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Strawberry Smoothie - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Coconut Smoothie - $7.99
Frequently Asked Questions about Hai Cha
- Is Hai Cha halal-friendly?
- Yes. Hai Cha has 45 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt Milk Tea, Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea and Honeydew Milk Tea.
- What can I eat at Hai Cha on a halal diet?
- Yogurt Milk Tea, Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea and Honeydew Milk Tea carry the halal tag, out of 45 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hai Cha have vegan options?
- Yes. 26 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Grapefruit & Lychee Fruit Tea and Pineapple Fruit Tea.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hai Cha?
- Roasted Ali Shan Oolong Tea, at roughly 16.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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