If you get anything here, get the matcha tiramisu. Using sake in the mascarpone(?) is a game changer. This is probably the best matcha tiramisu I've had. Everything else was great but not not worth the steep price point IMO. Came here on a Saturday afternoon to grab some desserts and drinks and there was a short line, which resulted in a 20 minute wait. The interior feels like a small, intimate teahouse in Japan. There's limited staff here so service can feel a little slow, but I was in no hurry so I didn't mind too much. read more

Cha-An - matcha latte, matcha tiramisu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Rule #1: Everyone at the table has to order at least one item. Wish we knew that before sitting down, but heads up for you! Even though the flavors didn't completely blow us away, every single dish looked like edible art. A visual (and pricey) delight. Favorites: the Hojicha Anmitsu for its rich, toasty flavor. Dango Dango was light and refreshing. Come for the aesthetics at least! It felt like stepping into a serene Japanese tea house. Service was polite but on the slower side. We lucked out with a table, but I recommend making a reservation if you can. read more

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Cha-An is so overhyped, and their service (or, lack thereof) tells you a lot about this place. No host/hostess on site, and the staff doesn't give a care in the world when patrons are waiting around to be acknowledged and/or to be seated. We wanted to try their Afternoon Team, which requires you to reserve a spot in advance; they stated that they have 20 spots per session, but it didn't seem like a popular event to begin with and walk-ins could have been accepted. How this place received such high reviews is beyond me. No dice, Cha-An. +inattentive staff read more

I've been dying to go to afternoon tea at Cha-An for ages, but it is always sold out weeks in advance. I was thrilled to find a reservation for two on a Saturday afternoon to have their Matcha Tea set. Not cheap, it was $150 for two and does not include the tip. There is a cafe downstairs that is more casual, and the afternoon tea is served upstairs. We immediately liked it as the space is very cute. We both chose hojicha tea to go along with the treats: Egg Salad Sandwich with Matcha Bun Mini Smoked Salmon Sushi Inari Matcha Roll Cake Matcha Tiramisu Matcha Custard Cream Puff Wasabi Mochi Matcha Dango Mochi & Chocolate Chip Cookie Sakura Cookie Matcha Nama Choclate Matcha Anmitsu We had a great time, although it was a lot of sweets to have in one sitting and I left really wanting something salty (fried chicken, to be exact. A bit pricey for what it is, but all afternoon teas tend to be. Probably not something I'd do again, but I did enjoy doing it once! read more

OMG!!! This dessert place is awesome. Ambiance A+, drinks A+, desserts A++! We came here bc it was recommended by a few friends. So we went out of our way to get here on a Monday afternoon for a little pick me up desserts and drink. No wait in line. We ordered: Matcha Tiramisu - this is a must! The matcha is so smooth! Black Sesame Crème Brûlée - black sesame cream with vanilla ice cream. Love the black sesame on this! Dango Dango - came in 3 flavors: matcha, yuzu, strawberry. My fav is the yuzu. Jasmine Pearls (hot tea) - goes well with the sweets Himé - shochu with fresh homemade strawberry purée & lime juice Wish we have more room for desserts and cocktails. I'll definitely come back here again and again, but I live in SF. Will recommend this place to everyone! I heard their savories are good too... read more

Cha-An - Dango Dango, Jasmine Pearls (hot tea), Himé, Matcha Tiramisu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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It was amazing service for Japanese afternoon tea. The pastries and food were delicious. The cherry blossom desserts and cookies are perfectly balanced between sweetness and buttery. read more

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Cha-An is like walking into a portal to Japan where you're greeted with the hospitality, quality and aesthetic of an authentic dessert cafe. I consider myself a parfait connoisseur and having been to the parfait Motherland (Tokyo), many times I feel confident in deeming this the best parfait in New York (and I have tried them all). It's not cheap, but it's well worth the price. Chestnut parfait: topped with Mont Blanc and pears their seasonal chestnut parfait was spectacular. The hojicha jelly at the bottom was lightly sweetened and mixed perfectly with the rest of the parfait. I believe I paid $23 for this which is on par for parfait pricing. 5/5 no notes Matcha latte: rich and full of flavor Matcha latte did not disappoint, perfect balance, and lightly sweetened 5/5. Staff was extremely kind and attentive, they have a one order per customer policy. read more

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Such a cute and charming tea house, I love this place and I would find any reason to go! I went in mid-March and they had their cherry blossom desserts on the menu. We ordered a parfait to share and one beverage each. The beverages were not memorable but the parfait?? I love the parfaits here so much!! The sakura parfait was so beautiful and tasty, although it can be a bit difficult to eat with it stacked so high! As much as I would want to come here all the time, the desserts are on the pricier end, so I try to limit the amount of times I come by for my beloved parfaits... Service can also be slow at times, especially when it is busy, and sometimes the staff are not very attentive. read more

Cha-An - sakura parfait (?) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Cha-An is a cozy teahouse located in St. Mark's / Astor Place. The area is small, but wonderfully decorated with a comfortable ambience. You can definitely walk in anytime to order in the 2nd floor area; however, I tried the afternoon tea experience with a friend, which is an experience you need to reserve and pay for in advance. You have to walk up a narrow flight of stairs and check in on the 2nd floor with the hostess. Despite being on time for the reservation, there was a slight wait as the staff was setting up the dining area. The afternoon tea experience takes place on the 3rd floor. I was worried about portion sizes and wondered if I would still be full after, but each dish was savory and filling. I was comfortably full! My personal favorites are: - The egg sandwich and salmon sandwich, which were the perfect bite-sized savory appetizers - Roll cake, which was fluffy and had nice, cold, crisp grapes as the topping - Sakura cookie, which was nice and crumbly - Matcha chocolate, which consisted of 2 blocks of matcha. It's perfect for any matcha lover. It was not bitter at all. I recommend checking their menu before making the reservation, as they are seasonal and subject to change. Definitely recommend this spot if you want to try an afternoon tea experience with multiple courses and treats!! read more

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Four of us stopped by Cha-An on a rainy Saturday a couple weeks ago, and there was about a 15 minute wait before we got seated. Overall, there were lots of parties coming in and out of Cha-An. We had to go up a narrow and steep set of stairs before we got to the dine-in area. CLASSIC ICED MATCHA LATTE - 11.70 Lots of ice in the skinny, tall glass. The matcha powder was pretty gritty and not mixed in well with the milk. It was pretty mediocre, and it was so expensive. DANGO DANGO - 16.50 Dango is a sweet Japanese rice flour dumpling from my understanding My friend got this, which comes with three pieces of the following: yuzu, strawberry, matcha. It was chewy and sweet, but nothing extraordinary. I don't know if I'd pay that much for nine bite-sized dumplings. Overall, the items at Cha-An are quite expensive and are just OK. It's a decent location to chill and yap, but I wasn't too impressed with the quality of desserts and drinks for the price. read more

Cha-An - Matcha Latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Everything I had here was amazing! I heard they're known for the matcha tiramisu so of course I had to get that and I loved it! So to get something different I tried their hojicha latte (instead of matcha). I think this was probably my first time trying it, definitely plan to try out more hojicha now! The 3rd item was their black sesame Creme brûlée, and just like everything, it tasted amazing! read more

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The most delicious desserts and mochi!!! Absolutely cuteness overload and fantastic drinks as well. Great place to buy a gift for someone who likes mochi and japanese things. read more

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took a small break at this tea shop! we wanted to share a matcha tiramisu but saw that it was one order min per person and panicked ordered we ended up getting a strawberry affogato to share and i got myself a matcha latte. it was pretty good but on the pricier side. it was a cozy intimate private area and kinda seemed classy. very reminiscent of the service I received in Japan for similar tea houses / dessert shops. i would come again alone to order a matcha tiramisu for myself matcha tiramisu: 10/10 everything else: 8/10 read more

Cha-An - matcha latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The place was beautifully decorated and super cozy. The space is relatively smaller. I got lucky with the bar space but may have to wait a little for a table. The matcha parfait and the creme brûlée. Both were good but on definitely on the pricier side. We also had to order an item per person in our party. read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for the afternoon tea experience! Book ahead of time online as they only have limited slots and then when you enter it's the section on the 3rd floor. The decor was very airy and it had a much calmer ambiance compared with the main room downstairs. You get an array of small bites with a tea pairing (we picked hojicha which was delightful). The first set was savory -- egg sando, tomato inari sushi, and a smoked salmon cucumber sushi. The inari was actually my favorite, the rice and tofu skin had a hint of sweetness. The we got a little assorted matcha jelly cup -- the mochi was so chewy. Lastly we finished with a 3 set box of desserts -- really impressed with how each thing was presented. I like the matcha cream, roll cake, and chocolate mochi cookie was a standout, but there is a large assortment. Service was good and ambiance was great for a slightly elevated get-together. Really loved how everything was presented and recommend it for a cute Japanese afternoon tea! read more

We stopped in for the afternoon tea experience. It is two flights up and there are no elevators so this establishment is not ADA accessible unfortunately. The staff were very kind and attentive. Each course was a delight. Especially the desserts. Only 1 out of 3 savory sandwiches was vegetarian however, so I wish they had more vegetarian options. I can't even name all the desserts but I loved each one especially the hojicha cookie. The tea served were all versions of hojicha and this complimented the food served. There's a decent amount of tables up there but the sound level was not loud. This was an enjoyable spot for an afternoon tea. The bathroom was very modern and clean as well. read more

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Pricey but the desserts are tasty. We got the matcha tiramisu, black sesame crème brûlée, and hojicha anmitsu and my favorite was the matcha tiramisu. The cream they used was very rich and not too sweet, and I think it had just the right balance of matcha flavor. We went right when they opened at 2pm on a Friday so there was no wait, and it took a while before other tables filled up. read more

Cha-An - Matcha tiramisu, Black Sesame crème Brulee, hojicha anmitsu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with a friend for the fall seasonal afternoon tea. The food was good but mostly too sweet for what I expected from Japanese afternoon tea and tasted a bit repetitive for me. It would better suit the palate of someone with an extra sweet tooth. I liked the first round of courses the most but forgot to take a picture. The sweet potato bites were my favorite. I do have to compliment the meringues. The Sakura shaped one particularly. I don't know how they do it but it was so good?? Best meringues I've ever had. It was crunchy but also so soft and airy it felt like biting down on a piece of sugary cloud. They melt on your tongue but still have a distinct texture that makes you go hmmmmm. This is fairytale meringue brought into real life and I've never even liked meringues. The service was spectacular too and the interior is nice. I liked how they have different plates and containers for each guest. It feels thoughtful and they were all pretty. The staff was also very nice about accommodating my food substitutions and made it so it didn't feel like a substitute course too. read more

Cha-An - Autumn 2025 Afternoon Tea Experience - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We shared the matcha latte, matcha tiramisu, black sesame creme brulee, and a hojicha dessert (forgot name). Matcha latte had good and strong matcha flavor, and the matcha ice cream inside the latte was authentic and also had strong matcha taste. I thought the black sesame creme brulee was really unique! Service was good. Overall I feel like their desserts are pretty authentic and unique but quite pricey for tiny portions. read more

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Tried their matcha affogato and it was amazing. Not too sweet and the bits of coconut give the dessert a different flavor profile. I loved the ice cream and the matcha pour over. Only wished I savored it longer because I devoured it. Service was attentive with plenty of seats for small to mid size parties read more

Cha-An - Matcha affogato - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Me and my friends came here for dessert because of all the hype on IG reels and reviews. We had to wait for 30 mins for a table. The desserts were good but nothing extraordinary. It was pricey and felt like they're selling the aesthetics, not really worth the price. We had strawberry affogato, matcha affogato, dango dango, yuzu shaved ice and parfait. read more

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Such a quaint and peaceful spot - cozy space, cute decorations, as reminiscent of Japan that I've found in NYC. Stopped by for a lil sweet treat on a Friday afternoon. Plenty of desserts and tea to choose from (one item per person). We got the matcha parfait, seasonal kakigori, and hojicha. They did have meals and cocktails as well, which we did not try. Private room in the back that is reservable for larger parties. Overall, nice intimate space for a relaxing catch-up with friends or cute date spot. read more

Cha-An - Sorry this photo is so GRAINY but matcha parfait! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came with my sister for a lil sweet treat recently and am in love with the ambiance! It's on the second floor in east village and feels like you're walking into a Japanese tea house- super peaceful and serene. Service is super attentive- always refilling your water etc. We ordered the dango (which came with taro, yuzu, and strawberry mochi), and the matcha affogato. The matcha quality was amazing but the affogato was covered in coconut which kinda overpowered it. The dango was chewy and delicious- my favorite was the taro! Price wise it's a bit on the expensive side, but I think having this nice peaceful reprieve from bustling EV is worth the price! read more

Cha-An - Dango (Yuzu, Strawberry, Taro) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

大丈夫ですか？(Daijobu desuka?) - "are you okay?" That was one of the first phrases I picked up from Duolingo...which for a native Chinese reader has a bit of a gulf to cross, as daijobu (the first 3 characters) literally means "a true man" in modern Chinese, or in modern parlance "A real Chad"...which is far from the "are you okay" understanding of modern Japanese. I am sure more than one person from my age would've encountered "大丈夫流血不流淚" ("a real chad sheds blood not tears")...which explains my late dad and grand-dad's cavalier atitude towards mental health. its one thing to hear it on Duolingo, but when encountered while reading fluffy rom-com manga (yeah, I start reading in native Japanese), it's vibin' totally different. Anyways, Daijobu Desuka, Cha-An? You don't seem so hot. What is Cha-An? Well, it's a Japanese tea parlor situated in a small east village townhouse popular with the Cooper Union crowd. Mr. Yagi's TIC hospitality group owns several Japanese joints (including this) within a 4 block radius on East 10th and 2nd Avenue. It is responsible for taking a large chunk of my money growing up with haunts like Decibel/Hi-Collar (sake and Japanese whiskey bar respectively), and fast-casual joints Odafuku, Rai-Rai ken and Curry-Ya. To mention TIC we must mention Mr. Yagi's business rivals. If you remember Dojo, Angel's Share, Village Yochoko and Sunrise Mart, those were joints from Mr. Yoshida. They mostly moved to Japan Village at Industry City Brooklyn several years ago to escape gentrification, and are doing quite decently due to the foot traffic bought on by Book-Off, Daiso and their own food court and supermarket setup. Mr. Yagi's? I am not so sure they are doing so hot. After COVID hit Curry-Ya, Odafuku and Rai-Rai ken all consolidated into one and later shut down along with Tori-ben (the kara-age joint) and Cha-An's downstairs takeout counter. If you go to the TIC hospitality website some were still mentioned but only in passing as an ala-carte catering option. You got competition from the high-end joints in the area, and the fact that tastebuds are fickle things and loyalty can turn on a dime, the only differentiator is service and value-for-greenbacks. Japanese businesses pride themselves on hospitality and attention-to-detail, and given the relative weakness of the Japanese yen, experiencing it in Japan is good value for money. However, when translated to a Japanese experience in the US means that you are often paying top dollars for it, and if the food quality is mid, details are lacking and service is meh, it makes you wonder why bother. Around the same time last year me and the missus hopped on a flight to Japan (it was her birthday) and this year, I let her pick her experience, and she picked a couples Hojicha tearoom experience at Cha-An for 180 bucks (including obligatory service charge, taxes and whatnot). Well, we get to wait 10 minutes at a narrow stairwell (between 2nd and 3rd floor) while the tearoom is being prepped, and given the prevalence of finger foods in the afternoon tea experience, the hostess didn't automatically offer Oshibori (disposable hand wipe) to the guests. The tea was served inside a Hario Maru teapot and brewed with a tea satchel, and while it was supposed to be osmanthus hojicha, I can't taste much. The food was mid. We got the inari, the salmon don and the egg sando, and out of the 3, the sando tasted like something catered from Costco. The salmon don was fine once the sakura flavor kicks in, but it's essentially two mouthfuls of fishy rice in a plastic cup - the inari was fine...? The roll cake was fine, as was the dango, but the mochi cookie tasted a bit like dango leftovers baked with pillsbury cookie dough. We also got the anmitsu late because the waitstaff forgot about it. The tearoom itself reminds me of being inside the main dining room of Hi-Collar, so if you are expecting tatami mats and quiet relaxation, not really. I think the thing that kinda clenched it for us is that after it's all done, we had to waddle our way down past 2 staircases of waiting customers to exit the building, which seemed both a bit disorderly and dangerous. So, was that worth 68 USD per customer? Not really. It wasn't much pampering, and the food wasn't exactly great - in terms of value for money, or attention to detail. Eeeh, next time, I am probably going to stick either with Hi-Collar, head to Davelle or bank up for 2 weeks in Japan... read more

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The ambiance was amazing and felt like I was in Japan. The dessert was a little bit on the sweeter side. The service was okay. But the dessert options are good. read more

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This is probably one of the best dessert spots I've been to since moving to NY. The items are a bit on the pricier side so maybe not some place I would go to all the time, but it was definitely a memorable experience. We went about 1.5 hours before closing and there was quite a bit of a wait. Although the space is small, they fit a surprising number of people in there. Seating area is located on the 2nd floor so you're just kind of awkwardly waiting on the stair case, but it's worth the wait! Each person at the table has to order at least one item. They serve hot food but probably more known for their desserts and teas. We ordered the matcha kakigori and hojicha anmitsu. The matcha kakigori was truly the best shaved ice I've had. We were blown away by how soft the ice was. The matcha was really well distributed throughout and we loved the scoop of red bean and mochi. It wasn't too sweet either so even though it was a pretty large portion, we finished it without feeling too guilty. We also got the hojicha an chan which came with ice cream, agar jelly, and mochi. This is a lighter dessert and was really tasty. We loved the hojicha ice cream because the tea flavor was so strong. The agar jelly is really neutral so they also give you a syrup to pour over, which ties everything really well. This was such a great dessert spot and took me right back to Japan! Service was efficient and the staff were very mindful about people sitting too long so they do their best to keep the line moving. read more

Cha-An - Hojicha anmitsu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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got the matcha drink with sake - delicious!!!!!!!! quite pricey though i would say...the teahouse was packed and popular on a saturday, but not as crowded as i expected? it's location up a flight of narrow stairs, feels super cute and private :) hope i can come back to try the teas/desserts soon! read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is insanely expensive. A matcha latte will run you $20 something? Crazy. Space is small and not that nice to make me want to pay that much for a matcha latte. Got a normal brew tea and that was still like $15. I will never come back not worth my money read more

This place sells overpriced matcha items. The only good thing going for this place is its ambience and pretty interior. I got the strawberry matcha promo latte and it was $15 + mandatory tip so ended up being close to $20....for a drink?? Kinda ridiculous. There is also a mandatory rule of everyone having to order something. They don't tell you this until you're already seated....seems a bit crappy. The server also stopped us from leaving demanding tip when there was no service of any kind? She just took our order and was not even the one to give us the drinks. She asked us if there was anything wrong with the service and made us give her a tip.... for what service exactly? She didn't give us any water, no check ups, no utensils or napkins.... she was not that kind either. Would not recommend or come back read more

Cha-An is a cozy little matcha gem tucked away upstairs in the East Village. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon without a reservation and were lucky to get a table. We shared the Premium Cold Matcha Latte and the Cha-An Matcha Tiramisu, while my husband ordered another drink (wish I could remember the name!). Both the latte and tiramisu had a bold, authentic matcha flavor--earthy, rich, and not overly sweet. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. read more

Ambiance: pretty nice and modeled Japanese teahouse in the heart of east village. When you walk in, it makes you feel like you kinda visited Japan in some ways Service: it was nice- the waitresses always checked in for us and they were overall kind Food: it was okay but not superb- think they couldve made the matcha tiramisu a bit more authentic with less cream and sugar- i would say rose matcha was pretty refreshing but matcha latte was again too sweet for my taste. Overall, i think they can do a better job of matcha desserts if they wish to specialize in these read more

Cha-An - Matcha Tiramisu and matcha latte, rose matcha - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally got a chance recently during the Christmas week. We 4 were there around 4pm on a Thursday and waited around 25 minutes to get in. The place is bigger than I expected as it is on the second floor through the small entrance on ground level. The interior has a nice cozy, wooden and Japanese vibe. I got the Hojicha Anmitsu and really liked it - the hojicha ice cream was very rich and goes very well with the agar jelly at the bottom (the brown sugar syrup adds to the sweetness nicely). The hot matcha latte is great for balancing the temperature on a cold winter day. It is more on the pricey side with each dessert around $20 each, but worth a visit for a treat when you crave authentic japanese desserts. read more

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Loved this place! Really great for a date - nice ambiance and amazing desserts. Do not confuse this place with the smaller, take-out version a couple doors down (that one doesn't have seating or the full menu). The interior was a little small but very cute. We walked in on a Saturday night with two people around 6/6:15pm and got the last table available. Absolutely loved the desserts. The matcha tiramisu (made with red bean) was maybe one of the best desserts I have ever had. My husband liked the black sesame creme brulee. They also had a nice list of cocktails and teas, but didn't try any this time. Highly recommend! read more

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Everything about this place has such a cute and calming vibe! I got a matcha parfait, and it was so beautiful and equally delicious. I really enjoyed all the textures in the dessert (and it wasn't too sweet!) read more

Cha-An - Matcha parfait - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Friday night 8:20pm (they close at 9...eek we're thoseeee people) and while we did have to wait for a while to get a seat, once we were seated, we ordered and everything came out so fast. Dessert was perfect: just enough sweetness but everything was refined. Super cute place especially if youre on a first date or second or every date thereafter. read more

Cha-An - Matcha jasmine latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, but the wait times have always been pretty crazy. Finally got to come here last week and waited about 15 min for a table for 2. We got the matcha tiramisu and the matcha parfait. Both were good, but I don't personally think it was worth the price tag. They were over $15 each, and the drinks were at least $10, so we skipped those. I wanted to try more of the menu, but also didn't want to spend almost $100 for dessert and lattes. read more

Cha-An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

We tried the afternoon tea set on 3rd floor. The price is high for the quality and quantity of the set at $68 per person and automatically added tip = $175 for 2 people. Not worth it. Sorry. Better to eat in on 2nd floor for the regular menu. The quality of food is okay for both floors. Nice to spend time there with friends for hot days in summer as ambience is cute but that's it. read more

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Yummy upscale japanese dessert spot! We saw a lot of people on dates here when we visited. Matcha is strong and legit. The atmosphere is nice, it's up the stairs and has modern japanese vibes. It is way too overpriced though and think for flavor only it is not so special, but worth a try! read more

Cha-An - Matcha tiramisu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious desserts! A matcha lover's paradise. Weekends are super busy, so be prepared to wait if you have a group. Ambiance is relaxing and warm! read more

Cha-An - "Mochi mochi" - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best matcha lattes I've tried in the city - fantastic quality and just the right about of milk. Great service and very nice Japanese inspired ambience. read more

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