Yaya Tea – Japanese
This lively nook captures the spirited essence of Japanese street food, where the air is filled with the tempting aroma of golden-fried gyoza and savory, sauce-drizzled takoyaki. Guests can tuck into hand-pressed onigiri stuffed with seasoned chicken or crabmeat, offering a perfect balance of crisp textures and comforting flavors for a quick yet soul-satisfying escape.
80 DeKalb Avenue, New York, New York 11201 https://yayatea.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its reliability as a frequent destination for family dinners, guests appreciate the approachable and decent atmosphere that accommodates casual evening meals. Reviewers highlight the consistent experience that keeps long-time patrons returning for dozens of visits, noting the setting is comfortable and familiar for a relaxed night out with loved ones.
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Spring Roll (5pcs): Vegetable spring rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Takoyaki (8pc): Octopus dough balls Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Gyoza (6pc): Pork or shrimp dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shumai (5pcs): Shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (3pcs): Fried shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad: Seasoned seaweed Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Onigiri (Riceballs)
- Chicken Onigiri: Chicken filling Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: lunch
- Crabmeat Onigiri: Imitation crabmeat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Onigiri: Seaweed, crab meat & egg Available at: lunch
- Salmon Onigiri: Cooked salmon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Spicy Crawfish Onigiri: Crawfish with seaweed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: lunch
- Spam Onigiri: Spam filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Citrus Spare Ribs Onigiri: Soy protein spare ribs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Vegan Ginger Chicken Onigiri: Soy protein chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
Rice & Noodle Entrees
- Tokyo Rice Bowl: Fried chicken served with cabbage over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba: Stir-fried noodles with cabbage (Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Udon: Stir-fried noodles with onions, mushroom & cabbage (Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable) Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Better Life Fruit Tea: Strawberry, Lychee, and Pineapple Green Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Blue Blood Fruit Tea: Strawberry, Lychee, and Blueberry Black Tea Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Taro Milk Tea: Taro flavored milk tea
- Thai Milk Tea: Traditional Thai milk tea
- Jasmine Green Tea: Freshly brewed jasmine green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tea Latte Upgrade - $1: Fresh tea & fresh milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
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