Amazing cuisine from around the world with a very unique venue. Definitely coming back when back in Boulder. read more

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Leaving with an abhorrent feeling. Overheard staff discussing an issue about a guest taking unsolicited pictures of employees, trying to convince their management to remove the customer from the restaurant, and being told NO?!? Hearing the fear and discomfort these servers were feeling go completely unheard and ignored by their employers who should be there to protect their staff is sickening. This restaurant is an important place in boulder but has clearly lost its way. Saddening and truly upsetting to know about this. read more

This is such a beautiful spot in Boulder. The architecture is lovely, and really makes you feel like you're somewhere other than Boulder. It's very unique and an unexpected find in the middle of Colorado! They also have such a large variety of amazing teas, it would take forever to really try them all. The food, though a little pricey, is pretty good as well. However, the line to get in especially on the weekend can take hourssss, so would highly recommend coming to check this place out on a week day or making a reservation in advance. read more

This is an experience one should have when in Boulder. I shall preface my review by saying our group was a desi group so our concept of tea is tea, milk, ginger, sugar and maybe some spices. So obviously, we didn't enjoy just plain black tea, but we wanted to experience it. The decor of the place is beautiful and really creates an ambience of calm, positive energy where you can sit down and appreciate the flavors of your tea. We ordered the full moon spice, golden tippy yunnan and the sesse estate Assam black teas and a house chai. The house chai was the closest to the desi tea we like and are used to. It was good. The others, well, while tea connoisseurs may be able to identify their favorite flavours and really get the essences in the teas, for us, they were all just ok. Not quite sure which we liked the most or least. We didn't try the food, so cannot review that. read more

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I love the atmosphere of this teahouse, and especially its interesting history. When my friend and I visited during COVID, there was a QR code we could scan for an online menu. The food was just okay. Chicken karaage was nothing out of the ordinary and the sauce was salty. The potato corn soup was too spicy and salty for both my friend and I, but anyone who likes spicy would love it. I tried one tea, the lady black tea, which tasted as creamy and fruity/floral-y as described. It wasn't very subtle, so I would recommend it for people who like stronger flavored teas. read more

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Really fun concept in Boulder. Cute ambience. I came for brunch, haven't been able to make it for their Tea, but this was a really nice experience, nonetheless. The brunch menu takes inspiration from cuisines from various parts of the world. Nothing is authentic, but everything is inspired. I ordered their house chai which was a little sweeter than expected but nonetheless delicious. For my brunch entree, I opted to try their dosa. I was warned it wasn't a traditional dosa, but I wanted to try it out. The filling was a really good mix of sweet and savory, very well balanced. However, the crepe around the dosa was a thicker than expected - it missed the mark as a dosa for me. Still good but not really a dosa. Regardless, I think this is a fun little experience in boulder. I'd love to come back for the afternoon tea. read more

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The experience at this Teahouse is a 10/10. The staff are really sweet and attentive. The tea options and food menu have a wide range of options to make the experience your own. And the food and tea are delicious. The teahouse itself is worth this visit just to see as well. Truly beautiful. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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A really unique spot in Boulder. Great food and tea/beverage selection. Worth a visit! read more

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse - Samosas were delicious. A great spot for an afternoon snack or meal after exploring Boulder. Indian Samosas - Tea Rooms Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Make a reservation so you can sit inside the beautiful building. Otherwise maybe try the bar. It is worth it because it is so lovely inside. We had high tea which is served every day from 3-5, currently $27 per person. Tea is excellent and had so many choices. Server was also excellent. Enjoyed all the food except the scones. They were way too dry :-( read more

Had a nice, chill dinner with a friend at Dushanbe. I rarely drink tea, but asked the server for a recommendation and ended up having 3 cups of her choice. Also, I had the Korean fried noodles and would recommend. read more

Afternoon tea here is fantastic! All the snacks are delicious and I highly recommend buying a bottle of their house chai to take home read more

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It's always a special treat going to The Dushanbe Teahouse. I've been several times for lunch and high tea. The food is always so amazing, and today was no exception. As we were celebrating, we indulged in a pre-lunch cocktail. I had a tea-infused strawberry daiquiri, very light with notes of strawberry and a pleasant after taste. For lunch I had the Malaysian Sambal Curry. Super delicious and just the right amount of heat. As we were celebrating, we decided to split a dessert and settled on the Apple Strudel with Lady Grey vanilla ice cream. The ice cream was amazing as was the strudel, although was disappointed that it was served cold. We enjoyed the Lady Grey's Garden tea with our dessert which complimented nicely. The server was nice, although service was a little slow at times waiting but overall very pleasant. There is nothing that can compare to the setting with all the decorative elements, impressive hand-carved and hand-painted ceiling, tables, stools, columns. The fountain in the middle of the restaurant with the live trees and plants helps also to transport you to another place, if even only for lunch! Will definitely be back again and again! read more

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We arrived at the Teahouse on Sunday morning about 11:30. Inside the Teahouse was packed with a 40 minute wait for a table Outside wait time was 15 minutes. Our table outside was called about 15 minutes after we put our name in. The Teahouse has the largest menu that any of us have seen in years. (The Med in Boulder may have had a larger menu.) We ordered several items: 3 breakfast items and a spicy noodle dish. All were excellent! The service was first rate. Prompt but not pushy. We will be back! Rog read more

This food was amazing and matched how cool the inside of this place was. The tea are vast and delicious read more

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Such a unique spot off the main Boulder strip. Historical, relaxing atmosphere, and most surprising was a full and diverse dinner menu at a tea house. When I say variety, I mean it; each dish seemed to be from a different part of the world/culture. Unfortunately I ate beforehand, but many items on the menu appealed to me! We shared a couple appetizers with our tea and it was a really enjoyable experience. The bao in particular had fantastic peppery flavor! The teas were also enjoyable. The one thing I feel was a missed opportunity was offering a tea tasting/flight since there were so many options. We got 4 pots to sample, but it was a lot of tea and we wished we could have tried more flavors since we only really liked 2. At the least, I feel very hydrated after a unique night out. We will definitely be back to try more! read more

Gorgeous structure. 100% worth it on decor alone. It's worth it to sit inside. Got the chai, Vietnamese coffee for beverages. Chai is incredible and incredibly sweet. Let them know if you don't love sweet bombs. No "authentic" chai I've ever had has been that sweet. Th Vietnamese coffee is served traditionally and beautiful. I passed on trying that after my sweet bomb chai. We split the Japanese Karaage Sandwich with fries and the Italian Polenta. These were a perfect match, if a little heavy. I cannot recommend the gruyere cheese sauce enough with the fries. Great spot! Would be difficult to be able to eat here ALL the time. Because I would. read more

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Delicious, cultural and extremely welcoming. This gem of a teahouse has an extraordinary history. It was gifted from Tajikistan, a sister city with Boulder, as such the elegant walls and columns are beautifully hand carved and add to the dining experience. My partner and I originally first visited for a romantic dinner date. They have an easy to navigate online portal to make reservations. We were quickly seated when we arrived and helped quickly by our waitor that readily provided his personal recommendations through a very diverse asian and middle eastern selection of appetizers and entrees. They also have a wide selection of tea based cocktails! We ended up sharing the Persian Khoresh Bademjan, which was perfectly savory with large servings of braised beef that satisfied both our tummies. The house naan wasn't my favourite but the flavors of the dish made up for it. While there, we learned that they serve afternoon tea (being a tea house and all), so we booked the next days available spot (you usually have to book at least 1 day in advance as they make their baked treats fresh everyday). The experience was very relaxing, their vast selection included green, white, black, oolong and herbal teas, and our waitress on our second visit was just as friendly. Overall a fantastic experience for both dates and friendly meetups, would highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone who's dropping by Boulder! read more

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The dishes are created with a passion for different spice combinations. My wife had the Moroccan Steak Sandwich, which was a perfect medium rare with harissa aioli, fig-jalapeño relish, goat cheese on a Vienna roll. I had the Lapsang Souchang Bulgogi, consisting of lapsang souchang tea roasted beef, butter lettuce, spicy cucumber, spicy Korean dipping sauce with sesame noodle salad. Bothe dishes were absolutely amazing. The drinks are hand crafted from top ingredients. read more

I finally had some guests who wanted to see this teahouse. As my previous review mentions, it is a unique experience in international art. Definitely a must- see when visiting Boulder. The one surprise today was the real upgrade in the food menu and lunch service since my previous visits for meals. It is a large and varied menu and the servers were quite experienced and helpful too. We were a party of 6 so we were able to order quite a variety and share some selections. Having made some poor choices in the past, I really was careful this time and it really paid off. The shredded Char Siu bao were perfectly seasoned and cooked and generously filled. I shared one and others agreed. The lamb shish kabob was ordered by two, one thought perfect, the other thought a bit spicier than expected. I tasted the rice mix with it and thought it very nice, with some fruit and chick peas in the seasoned rice. Another chose the ceviche, nicely seasoned and fresh but really just an appetizer size. The Golden Milk was a hit with some, a miss with others. The raclette was not as traditional as some, more of a creamy dip. Some other items were enjoyed, the Plov, the Mango Curry, the Samosas. It is a big menu to remember. It is not an inexpensive choice but well worth the eating adventure. read more

The high tea I had was lovely. Every morsel felt thoughtfully crafted and the tea was delicious. My server had someone in training behind her and they took great care of me. I would recommend this tea house to any tea enthusiast! I would come to Colorado for this attraction alone. The building is beautiful and such a joy to sit in as you sip a good brew. read more

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Update from my 5 star review 4 years ago after numerous instances of terrible service. Here's just what happened today: Service is sad, pitiful. It's a shame since the architecture is so nice! The hostess took a full hour to seat us, constantly seating others ahead of us. We kept asking about our table and she kept saying "Oh! Sorry!" and then seated others. Finally, we stood up and had to put our foot down. The hostess said "oh! The next table is yours" then she seated 3 more groups before getting around to us. After the terrible service, they did nothing to make it right: they didn't comp anything, give any free tea or anything. On top of that, the food was mediocre (samosas were stale), tea cocktails were cheap, and the high tea was overpriced for bland food and boring cake. We've gone to like 5 over *wonderful* tea places in Boulder. I know this one is famous, but it's resting on it's laurels. Do yourself a favor and go to any other tea place. P.S. Two stars because the waiter apologized. read more

Baklava and the Tea was delicious as were the drinks. I purchased a hat as well and the tea I can't stress enough was absolutely divine. read more

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spilling the TEA on this instagram worthy tea house! First of all, this tea house is one of the most beautiful places I've ever dined it. I went here for my first tea time experience and I loved how many teas you could try- without any additional costs. The tier of treats were gorgeous as well, but not all tasted good. The best tasting ones were the curry egg salad and spinach and artichoke puffs. Least favorites were the carrot cake (too dry) and cucumber tea sandwiches (too bland). Honestly I would go here for the one time experience and photos but this place isn't at the top of my list. read more

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Afternoon tea at Dushanbe was awesome! Great food, decor, and tea. I love the scones with lemon jam and clotted cream and the mini sandwiches are great! Good service! You have to call ahead for the reservation 24hrs in advance and if you don't cancel within 24 hrs they charge your credit card, but besides yeh hassle of making the reservation and all that the afternoon tea service is totally worth it. read more

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This is a review based on the decor, tea, and appetizer platter. It is quite simply beautiful... Intricate and absolutely worth a visit. The food itself is not magnificent ... It is decent (though i have not had an entree from here) and some of the appetizer offerings are actually yummy. I had a nice cup of hot tea with my companions and just quite simply basked in my beautiful surroundings. Do go ... and have an extra cup for me. read more

Coming here was definitely worth the drive to Boulder. The decor, food, tea, ambience, people...bustling town and Pearl Street food and shops nearby are all amazing. This place is full of beauty and details and indoor and outdoor seating. The food has a lot of rich flavor and such a diverse variety of great foods from Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Peru, Tajik, Kashmir, Thai, and of course they have Persian food. The wait staff are nice and accommodating. Waitress Zoe was extra nice and helpful. And Daniel who wasn't assigned to me was also kind as a team player to ask if I needed a take out container looking at my table. And they do community outreach and exchange to educate on diversity. It's progressive and open minded to do that. Lastly they have a no hands door opener for the bathroom! It's hard to find these and love it. See pic. A must see and fine dining eatery! read more

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Loved this place! Ordered the Jasmine Pearls green tea, which was superb and so fragrant and delicious! The Malaysian Sambal Curry was to die for! I've tried making red curries and Khao Soi's myself, but this curry had a hint of tropical fruit flavor that I could not put my finger on! Would love to try to make this myself! To top it off, if you order the House Chai, you can get a free refill, so would recommend to take one to-go when you leave! read more

It was so worth the drive and the wait! My husband and I stopped in for brunch, and initially only intended to have some tea before heading back to Denver, but the food looked so delicious that we decided to put our name in. The buns were so tender and flavorful, the Korean pan fried noodles were so yummy, and our teas were perfect. I hope to come back soon! read more

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First time visiting and was wowed by the ambiance! Super unique and pretty environment. A huge selection of all kinds of tea (4$) and is around 3 cups! They also have tea cocktails! I enjoyed the spicy Indonesian peanut noodles with tofu (15$). Lots of vegetarian options. The parking is paid for behind the restaurant and was ~4$ for 2 hours. read more

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Beautiful building, good interesting, tasty food and friendly servers. It's a unique place. read more

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The Dushanbe Tea House is such an icon in Boulder. I love stopping in here for a cup of chai before visiting the farmers market. This review is mainly for their tea service. FYI, you have to call ahead to reserve and leave a card on file. I've never been a huge fan of their food, there are just so many better options around the area. However, I wanted to try their afternoon tea. I came here with three girlfriend and it felt a bit cramped. They were very accommodating of our food preference so that was nice. They have a nice selection of teas and you can try more than one. The food was kinda of just okay, nothing special. Just your standard tea sandwiches, scones, and petite fours. The teas were really good and there are so many to choose from. It's a nice place to hang out and chill. It's much more affordable than the tea at the Brown Palace. I did have a knock down a star because there were a lot of flies buzzing around the entire time, landing on food. read more

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I got a little lost trying to find this place because I parked in the parking lot directly behind it so I was a bit confused. hopefully the exterior shots that I posted of this location will help someone who is new to Boulder, now onto the review. I will start with the pros which is that this location is quite beautiful. It's extremely breathtaking. The decor is very peaceful. Definitely a place where one would enjoy having afternoon tea. The line moves pretty fast and the staff is pretty helpful with the selections. The menu offerings are very reasonable price wise. I paid about four dollars for a chai and Oatmilk was an additional dollar which is on par with what I expect. I ended up receiving a 12 ounce chai. Unfortunately, the chai that I had had a weird aftertaste that tasted milky so when we went back to the staff to ask them if it was made with oat milk, they assured us that it did contain oat milk. I let it cool a bit and then tried it again and it honestly it tasted like Lipton tea. It felt like they took extra steps to get to a tea that tasted familiar ie Lipton. I felt a little deceived by the reviews that said that this chai was the best one that they've ever had because I tasted zero spice. Maybe I am just too used to South Asian teas, but I literally could not finish it. Thankfully, my companion offered to switch with me and I had their turmeric tea which literally tasted like curry in a cup, but not offensively, and I quite enjoyed it. I would recommend that over the chai. Overall, the location get two stars on the ambience, but the made to order chai tea is not worth it to me personally, I would go with their turmeric or green teas, which are delicious. read more

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Made a day trip up from Denver with a girlfriend and so worth it! We made reservations but had to wait a little bit to get seated. It was totally fine though cause it gave us time to explore the beautiful outdoors (we went on a warm day). Expensive, but worth the experience! We got a ton a small bites and it was all delicious! read more

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Here for a conference and heard many good things about this place since it's given to Boulder by its sister city. It indeed lived up to its reputation. We got there at 6:30 pm on a Tuesday and they were able to sit us without much wait. The interior and the architecture are very beautiful and have a Persian taste. We got tea infused cocktails and they're amazing. The food is filling and good. They have a wide range of international cuisines. Also highly recommend the Persian chocolate spice ice cream. Overall an amazing experience. read more

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Came here for a bridal tea party. Been here a few times already but only for brunch. First time here for tea and goodies. We had reservations put in ahead. There was about 11 of us. We had very good waiter who was very nice and informative. Ambiance of this place is beautiful. Definitely great venue for something different, romantic, or dates. Parking is small but there's a parking lot right next to it that can be used after business hours. Our waiter started us off with 5 of the most popular teas and a Thai cucumber salad. They were all very delicious. The cucumber salad is absolutely delicious and serves as a palate cleanser between the teas. After a little sipping the different teas and cucumber salad, he then brought out 3 tiers of goodies to continue having with the tea. The top tier consisted of sweets galore. The second tier was cucumber sandwiches and little egg salad on a cracker. The third tier were yummy scones, artichoke danishes, and blueberries. They also had 3 different types of condiments to put on the pastries. Mmmm, so yummy in my tummy, I tasted a little bit of everything from all 3 tiers along with the condiments. Everything tasted wonderful! All the flavors were light and not overly sweet. We had a great time here. I am so glad to have experienced this fun and lovely late afternoon here. Thank you for the wonderful service, great staff, wonderful waiter, and being so kind in giving my friend a wonderful 'bride to be' day to remember. Absolutely love coming to this place from time to time! read more

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Not overly impressed with the food... the tea & the ambience were perfect. I picked the steak out of my lettuce wrap but it wasnt what I anticipated not seared not flavorful more poached & chewy- disappointing. My friend got the pancakes & her sausage never came even tho we asked for it 4x... overall an interesting experience, but lackluster food. The service was good as was the tea that's why I gave 3 stars but I wouldn't eat here again. read more

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The food is FANTASTIC! 5-star tea, food, and service from Brian. We sat outside next to the creek for lunch on a Sunday, the wait time was only 5-10 minutes. Will definitely come here again next time I'm in Boulder! read more

We had a great time here having afternoon tea. Our server was attentive and ready to give suggestions on good brews. The selection of foods was absolutely delicious; everything you'd expect from an afternoon tea service. It included scones, sandwiches, and cakes. The brownies were out of this world (no, they're not the kind you're thinking of). I give this review 4 stars only because the hostesses weren't exactly the best with getting us seated. Other than that, definitely a worthwhile experience to have while in Boulder. read more

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I absolutely understand the hype. Not only is this teahouse stunning, but the tea is exceptional and the food is really good. From the classy ambience to the standup service, I totally enjoyed my experience here. Dropped by for lunch before embarking on a late afternoon hike up to Mount Sanitas. Walked in without a reservation and the wait was minimal. My eyes were instantly enamored by their interior space. Esthetically, this place hits all of the marks. From the intricate embellishments on their high ceilings, to the natural lighting from the large windows, and the beautiful gardens surrounding the entrance and outdoor patio; all of it is absolutely gorgeous! I loved all of the little details of their interior design and setup. When I arrived, there was a bit of a wait. I wanted to sit out in their garden area since it was a beautiful day out. Unfortunately, the wait for an outside table was just too long. Luckily, they were able to seat me inside within about 15 minutes. Andrew was my server that afternoon and he was absolutely wonderful. Since it was my first time there, I asked him for recommendations. He recommended the Malaysian Sambal which is a chili coconut curry dish with vegetables. I went with his suggestion and ordered this with shrimp. I really wanted to try the golden milk since it seems to be a crowd favorite. Unfortunately, they were all out of it. I ended up ordering a traditional Chai tea instead. I'm a huge fan of Chai tea and this was definitely some of the best that I've had. What I love is that they serve a true traditional Indian style Chai with very strong Indian spices. This isn't your typical overly sugared and flat spiced Chai. This Chai is exceptional. I had it both ways (hot and cold) and both were tasty, but the hot Chai is definitely the way to go. It just brings out those lovable Indian spices so much more. The Malaysian Sambal dish was also very good. Again, the spices in this dish just really stood out for me. It wasn't super spicy per se, but the unique spices were very apparent. I just loved the flavors in this. At first glance, it looked like this dish wasn't going to be filling. But to my surprise, it actually was. The rice definitely helped with that of course, but the vegetables were also pretty hearty. Would have loved to have a bit more shrimp in there, but it was still really tasty. This was such a fun experience. I'd love to come back with a group of friends to have afternoon tea here. Would recommend that you make reservations unless you don't mind waiting at the door for a table. But a visit to this highly rated teahouse is definitely worth it, especially if you're spending time in Boulder. read more

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This is my to go place when I am in Boulder. I am so happy to report that it is constantly evolving for the better. Even 5 years ago their food was nothing special and you would go for, well, tea and ambiance but now their food is absolutely delicious with plenty of different choices for everyone. Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse has indoor and outdoor sitting areas, and both are beautiful. The building is truly special (has such a cool history), and I always enjoy everything about my visits. They do have their own parking lot, which is a huge plus in that area. Sometimes they hold private events (weddings, graduations, etc.) the entire day so make sure to make a reservation before you go! read more