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    Cha-An

    4.0 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Izel V.

    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.

    Japanese sweets in bento box
    Frances P.

    I've been here before for their desserts but this was my first time coming for high tea here, I made a reservation to try out the expeirence. If I'm being honest although the food and desserts were super pretty I just couldn't justify the price. It was an experience but I'd probably wouldn't come again for high tea specifically. If anything their regular desserts are definitely a better bang for your buck.

    sakura parfait (?)
    Cynn M.

    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.

    savory plate with egg sandwich, smoked salmon sandwich, and salmon rice
    Yessenia F.

    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!!

    Dango Dango, Jasmine Pearls (hot tea), Himé, Matcha Tiramisu
    mei c.

    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...

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    Ailun H.

    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.

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    Tina M.

    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.

    Alan T.

    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!

    Matcha box
    Stephanie N.

    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.

    matcha latte
    Natalie Y.

    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

    Tracy T.

    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.

    Adorable set up
    Lauren M.

    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.

    Matcha tiramisu, Black Sesame crème Brulee, hojicha anmitsu
    Iris F.

    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.

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    Will Cha-An be open in September?

    Based on the website, they are taking a break, no afternoon tea in September, be back in October

    Are any of the desserts gluten free?

    Yes, and the menu marks which items are gluten free. Some gluten free desserts that I saw on my visit were the Mochi Mochi, Sakura Drop, and Whished Matcha Affogato.

    Are there lactose free options?

    They have a few. Their Homemade Mochi and Sakura Drop is I think. They also have toasts that I think at least some are lactose free.

    Do you allow people to dine in at this time?

    Hi Emily, We are currently only have our TOGO store open at Cha An BONBON. It's just a few doors… Read more

    Do you accept takeout orders at this time?

    Hi Alice, We have pickup, delivery, and shipping (on certain items) available at our togo store… Read more

    Did they let you eat inside ? If not , is there outdoor seating?

    Hi Kiara, We have some outdoor seatings available at Cha An BONBON, our dessert store with curated… Read more

    Do they refi your teA?

    Yes, Refill with hot water

    When do they do the tea ceremonies?

    Do I need to make a reservation ahead of time? How crowded does this place get on Saturdays?

    You have to walk in to make a reservation. Unfortunately, you would have to wait around until they call your name. Around lunchtime on weekends, it gets busy and the restaurant is a bit small. You might have to wait up to an hour depending on how… Read more

    Do they do takeout order?

    I dont think so

    How much is the kakigori? Seems like it's off books.

    Hi Ben C., The kakigori is $13 for each of the Matcha and Peach flavors.… Read more

    Are any of their current desserts dairy-free?

    The Sakura Drop is vegan!

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    Wow, this little shop is unassuming, it definitely catches the eye, especially for someone like me…read morewho loves Asian pastries. I've never tried a Japanese cheesecake before and was extremely excited to be able to pick up some treats for my coworkers as well as my partner's birthday cake from Keki. Ordering is fairly straightforward and done with a simple machine outfront. Once your order is ready one of the staff members hands it to you through a window; there is no inside area accessible to customers but our food came quickly and we took it back to the office. The cheesecake was fantastic. I read a bit about the background of the shop online and how the owner really cares about using high-quality ingredients, specifically dairy. It was justas described, light and bouncy. I enjoyed how it was not overly sweet and found that it was all too easy to devour the entire cake over the course of two days. Despite it not having much weight to it, it traveled surprisingly well as I took it home on my three train commute! Similar to what others have said, the real highlight of the shop, in my opinion, are their cream puffs. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the outer layer was thin yet had a nice little crunch to it. We tried the classic milk, cookies & cream pistachio and ube flavors. Our favorite was the pistachio by far, which had such a unique yet decadent flavor and our second favorite was the milk cream puff. There's not much else I can say other than you really have to go here and try the desserts yourself. If you're a fan of Japanese desserts that are rich yet not too sweet, you'll be a fan of Keki.

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