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, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, halal, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, heart-healthy, diabetic, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, macrobiotic, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, candida
Currently closed
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
- Edamame: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Fried Spring Roll (5pcs): Vegetable spring rolls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Takoyaki (8pc): Octopus dough balls Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Gyoza (6pc): Pork or shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Shumai (5pcs): Shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Tempura (3pcs): Fried shrimp Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Seaweed Salad: Seasoned seaweed Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Onigiri: Chicken filling Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat
- Crabmeat Onigiri: Imitation crabmeat Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Japanese Onigiri: Seaweed, crab meat & egg Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Salmon Onigiri: Cooked salmon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Spicy Crawfish Onigiri: Crawfish with seaweed Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spam Onigiri: Spam filling Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegan Citrus Spare Ribs Onigiri: Soy protein spare ribs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegan Ginger Chicken Onigiri: Soy protein chicken Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Tokyo Rice Bowl: Fried chicken served with cabbage over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Yakisoba: Stir-fried noodles with cabbage (Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pan-Fried Udon: Stir-fried noodles with onions, mushroom & cabbage (Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Better Life Fruit Tea: Strawberry, Lychee, and Pineapple Green Tea
- Blue Blood Fruit Tea: Strawberry, Lychee, and Blueberry Black Tea
- Taro Milk Tea: Taro flavored milk tea
- Thai Milk Tea: Traditional Thai milk tea
- Jasmine Green Tea: Freshly brewed jasmine green tea
- Tea Latte Upgrade - $1: Fresh tea & fresh milk