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    Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

    4.1 (2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Romantic
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Emily C.

    This place is AMAZING!! They have over 100 different flavors of tea, including some very unique ones. The breakfast menu also had a good variety of staples, unique items and classic items but with a twist. The history of this place and artistry that went into it will leave you awestruck. I got goosebumps sitting in there, looking at the ceiling and walls as my friend told me that it was all hand carved and painted! You would think a place like this would be super expensive but for tea and a breakfast entree, I got out of there for about $20, including tax and tip, which is basically unheard of these days. If you're in Boulder, you HAVE to come check this place out!

    View from our table.
    Daniel S.

    This place has a great atmosphere. The employees are friendly and eager to make your dining experience memorable. The food quality is amazing. The drinks, both tea and alcohol are excellent. I will definitely be back!

    Tracy L.

    Me and my friend were in Boulder and came across Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse when looking up food spots, and loved it was even on the Michelin Guide! We loved how it was so unique and has cuisines from so many different counties. We ordered the Palatschinken as well as the Spicy Indonesian Peanut Noodles. Both were very tasty and loved being able to try something new like Austrian food. If you know what time you'll be eating, I would highly recommend a reservation. Me and my friend were walk-ins and had a bit of a wait, and the restaurant was very crowded.

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    Shari P.

    Beautiful historical teahouse. Due to popularity it's very hard to get reservations even on a weekday. We were fortunate to be able to go to the bar area and sit and enjoy a cup of tea. Great selection and would love to come and sit for a full tea service one day.

    Mat A.

    Our friend really wanted to go here during our Colorado/Denver road trip. We made a point of making reservations in advance because of how hyped they were. This place has definitely lived up to the hype. The ambiance is amazing, and the service is excellent. I have never seen so much tea in my entire life, and each selection is top notch quality. If tea isn't your cup of tea, the cocktails are also pretty delicious. One of the best kabobs I've ever had. No further notes. Highly recommend people come here.

    Giant leaf HouKui
    Anthony W.

    TLDR; beautiful tea house with very nice vibes and a wide selection of teas Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is a gift from Tajikistan, a sister city of boulder. The entire teahouse is crafted and built in Tajikistan, carefully taken apart and shipped to boulder before being built up the same way. The interiors are beautifully painted and the walls and beams have intricate designs carved in it. There are plants inside and the overall vibe is very relaxing. They have a huge variety of teas, ranging from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, South American, Russian, English, etc. the staff are also wonderful and helpful in choosing what tea to try out. If you are a tea fan and in Boulder, this is a must visit location!

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    Rin L.

    I have not try the tea, but came for lunch. And im not sure if their seasoning counts as comfort food. Its particularly not for me. All the seasonings had like some part of tea/herbal infused ingredients? Probably great for drinking but not for eating. Service is pretty busy. You can come and do self serve sitting outside otherwise need to reserved ahead of time. Good for trying once, but nothing more.

    I used to treat Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse like a ritual; something sacred, almost. For nearly a year, I went every month, sometimes more, drawn in by the intricate carved ceilings, the painted tiles glowing with color, and the sense that every meal there was meant to be savored slowly, intentionally. It felt like stepping into another world. The food matched that atmosphere. Everything was carefully plated, balanced, and thoughtful. I remember dishes arriving like art, especially the Thai beef salad, always arranged in this precise, almost meditative X shape across the plate (picture is attached). It wasn't just a restaurant; it was an experience I genuinely loved. Then I left the country for almost nine months with my wife, holding onto that memory like it would be waiting for me, unchanged. Coming back, I expected comfort; something familiar and grounding. Instead, it felt like walking into a place wearing the same face but missing its soul. The food was, bluntly, disappointing. The chicken dish that once felt intentional and well-executed came out careless. The green beans were so undercooked they bordered on raw, snapping harshly rather than yielding to a clean bite, while the chicken itself was dry, stripped of any moisture or depth. The Thai beef salad, which I had looked forward to the most, was worse. The beef was dry and tasted burnt, with a bitterness that overpowered everything else. There was a massive, unrendered chunk of fat sitting in it--something that should never make it past a kitchen with standards. Even the vegetables felt neglected, cut into oversized, awkward pieces that made the dish physically difficult to eat, not just unpleasant. What made it more frustrating was how sloppy everything looked. This place used to pride itself on presentation, and now the plating felt careless, like an afterthought. That once-beautiful X-shaped arrangement was gone--replaced by something that looked like it had just been dumped onto the plate without intention. It reflected a bigger issue: a lack of care. The service didn't help. Our server barely checked in, leaving us sitting with dishes that clearly weren't right and no real opportunity to address it. For a place that used to feel attentive and warm, the absence of engagement was noticeable. What's hardest to understand is that the menu hasn't even evolved. With that much time passing, you'd expect some creativity, some refinement, but instead, they've reduced the quality of what they already had. They've even removed items, yet somehow still struggle to execute the remaining dishes properly. It doesn't feel like growth or change; it feels like decline. I don't know if it's new management, a different, less qualified chef, or something deeper behind the scenes. But whatever it is, the place I used to love isn't what it was. And that's the most disappointing part--not just that the meal was bad, but that something that once felt so special now feels careless and forgettable. I miss how delicate the food used to be, and I most likely won't be returning here until the standards of food improve.

    Indian Samosas , Chai
    Shruti J.

    Always a good time at Dushanbe! I've been here so many times and I will keep coming back. I brought a cousin visiting to Dushanbe and she absolutely loved it! This time around we tried the dolmas, samosas and the Malaysian noodles with tofu - everything good and fulfilling (I almost never have an entire order of vegan/vegetarian food when dining outside). I got the usual London fog and loved it! Dined indoors for a change - we stopped by at 8 pm on a Wednesday evening. The first time I experience no wait at Dushanbe. Highly recommend especially if you're a tourist visiting boulder - Dushanbe will add to your experience.

    Soroosh P.

    Took my wife and her mom here, and the price to ambiance ratio remains quite strong. Portions are quite large, extensive tea selection, and their espresso mousse is impeccable. Did I talk about the ambiance, beautifully ornate and tastefully decorated! In the summer they have nice outdoor seating and the tea house is located by the river. The shashlik and shoko are two items you must try more than once. Service is a hit or a miss.

    View from one of the topsham tables
    Annabelle G.

    Always magical coming here. Amazing history. Flavors are so well thought out and obviously everything the tea house it is so beautiful. Really recommend getting the samosas and getting a couple pots of tea to try. Service is great. It takes a little bit to get seating and eat but I feel it's 100 percent worth it.

    Mediterranean Salad
    Sarah A.

    They do not take reservations for brunch or lunch so there will be a wait. We arrived shortly before 1pm. We chose to sit in the area with QR code menus since it was open seating instead of waiting over an hour for inside. The full-service patio would have been a wait as well, but we could not be guaranteed shade and we had someone in our party that could not sit in the sun due to medical issues. We sat down and used the QR to pull up the online order feature. My daughter pulled up the menu on her phone from their website as the descriptions on the online ordering site were more like a list of ingredients on packaging that included everything. For example if a bread was listed it had all the ingredients that went into that bread. All of this was strung together and was difficult to read and pull out what was in the dish overall. My friend ordered eggs and toast. She flagged someone down for help as she could not select the type of toast, only to find out there is only one type available unless you need gluten free. It would be helpful if that was noted. I got the Mediterranean salad of mixed greens, hummus, dolma, cucumber, tomato, feta, olive, herb vinaigrette, and pita. The dressing was very light on flavor. The bread was half a pita cut into four pieces. Dolma and hummus were tasty. My daughter got the Volcan de Guanajuato. It was salsa verde, tomatoes, nopales, chorizo, caramelized pearl onions, queso Oaxaca, two eggs, and black bean tortillas. The tortillas seemed like they could be cooked more. They were bland. The chorizo was ok. However, the salsa verde smothering had some chile heat, a slight tang and no other flavor. She ended up eating one of the eggs and a piece of the chorizo, but the rest was not appetizing due to being flavorless. We each ordered a tea. They were ok when they did arrive. The table next to us had five people and they needed assistance with their QR code and ordering so we knew they ordered after we did. However, their drinks arrived at their table while we were still waiting for ours. Our food arrived and I asked about the drinks which still had not come. The waitperson advised he thought they would be out soon. It was literally just three iced teas from their basic tea list, no add-ins or special requests. This was on the pricier side. I expected that due to it's location. It is a pretty building. I doubt I would go back though.

    Holiday tea 2025
    Cait L.

    I visited again for holiday tea with my boyfriend's mother, sister and my Mom and it was such a fun time! The featured drinks were great and as always, the chai is unbeatable. The Teahouse has become one of my favorite spots to visit, already looking forward to my next cup of chai!

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    Ask the Community - Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

    Can I walk in without a reservation during 'tea time' between 3-5pm? If yes, can I order small plates off the lunch menu?

    Ash, Good afternoon and thank you for your inquiry. You are welcomed to walk-in between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., 7 days per week. However, many weekend days we will be fully… Read more

    Can one get just tea a scone?

    Yes! You can absolutely get simply a pot of tea with a pastry!

    As a first timer, do you recommend brunch, lunch, or dinner? Thanks

    I recommend the formal afternoon tea. You must make reservations at least 24 hours in advance with a credit card. For about $30 you get a pot of tea and wonderful selection of nibbles and desserts. They're extremely good with allergies and dietary… Read more

    During Covid, Are reservations allowed or required to dine here?

    When we went they didn't require reservations and had people well spaced. This was in October of 2020. Hope this helps!

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes :)

    How formal is the dress?

    Casual is fine

    Is there boba tea?

    No, they don't offer boba as an add-on to their teas.

    Is the food halal at Dushanbe tea house?

    No

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