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My brother, sister, and I had an early dinner at Nippon Cha. The atmosphere was pleasantly serene. The staff was very polite and attentive. For example, they would fill your glass of water without you asking. I'm beginning to learn japanese food terminology, and you can Google any unknown terms yourself, but I found them to be very interesting. As usual, we had a taste of each others dish. 1) First off, we ordered a large order of Yuzuyebasaki fried chicken wings in yuzu sauce. ($18). I loved them, 5 stars. 2) My brother ordered Tochucha Chirashi, basically fresh sashimi including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallops, ikura, avocado, oba. ($35). My brother gives the dish 4 stars. I'm not a sashimi person, but I have to give it a yummy 5 stars. 3) My sister ordered Nabe with seafood, cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, and scallions in Tochucha broth. ($28). My sis and I rate this dish 4 stars. 4) I had an Unatama bowl which consisted of eel with boiled egg in tentsuyu sauce, and tochucha rice. ($19). I found the taste of this dish, and any miso soup we had, to be a shade on the salty side. 4 stars. Overall, I recommend this restaurant, and give it a solid 4 stars.
Wow wow wow!!! This restaurant was amazing. I went for New Year's dinner and it wasn't super busy. I got seated immediately. The complimentary tea here is so good; I'm obsessed. I drank at least 10 cups of that tea and the server was so generous and kept refilling my tea cup. The tea ramen was so unique and delicious and I love the tea noodles too! I also got the sashimi appetizer and it was fresh and delicious. And the hamachi appetizer was great too, I loved the spicy bite of jalapeño peppers. After the meal was done and I asked for the check, I was surprised by the dessert and let the server know I didn't order it, but she said it was on the house!! So impressed. And the matcha cakes were epic. Not too sweet, perfect fluffy texture, smooth matcha cream. I want to go back! The space is also beautiful and has a lot of seating.
It's been a couple of years since I've had Nippon Cha so we decided to give them another try on a Sunday evening. At 6pm, diners were already filling up the place for an early dinner. We ordered the gyu-katsu to start along with 2 ramens. The gyu-katsu came first and looked like it was perfectly fried. The outside was crispy and the steak inside was medium to medium rare. The soy jalapeno dipping sauce was nice but a little salty if used too much. After a long while, I found it weird that having ordered within 2 mins after the table next to us, we still had not received our ramens when they were already more than halfway through their meal. When we flagged our waitress down, she realized their mistake and quickly alerted the kitchen to remake our meal. I'm not sure how they managed to lose our order but thinking back, I did see them bring 2 completely untouched ramens from the dining room back into the kitchen, so that made more sense after the fact. I got the negi ramen, which had a spicy pork broth and chasiu. The broth was light and had a hint of spice. The ramen itself was a bit soft and not noteworthy. The kara miso ramen had a spicy chicken broth and was even lighter than the negi. Both ramens were pretty average and nothing spectacular, but I may be biased as I prefer much richer broths and chewy noodles. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by this meal, but still appreciate having this classic ramen / matcha shop on Bell Blvd. If I do return, I would definitely get their curry beef udon again.
Have came here a couple times and I love it!! Their sushi is amazing, my favorite one are the spicy tuna and the salmon. I always order the chicken katsu curry and I love the amount of food you get for the price. The chicken is well fried and the curry is flavorful. Service is good and workers are nice. The interior is clean and has a comfortable vibe to it. Would definitely recommend!
One of my go to ramen spots on Bell Blvd. Street parking out front. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is clean with a big sushi / Japanese menu. Their dessert options are also plentiful. I ordered the spicy miso this visit and throughly enjoyed it. The food has always been amazing. I just had one scoop of matcha icecream to end the meal, lite and enjoy the wooden aesthetics of the interior decor as well. I'll continue to come here often, it remains cozy and enjoyable.
Haven't been here in a long time. Parking can be tough in the area but it's doable. You might have to walk a bit. We came in and it took a while for the server to get to us. She apologized but it seemed like she was the only one out in the floor for a while! Food was good and came out fast. They used to have like a make your own match thing? But I didn't see it on the menu. If they did remove it from the menu what a bummer
We came for lunch on Sunday after church. They were friendly and service was very attentive. Inside was traditional looking with wooden tables and chairs. We got the tonkatsu ramen and the katsu don. The tonkatsu ramen with the tochucha noodle was very good. The broth was full of porky flavor. The noodle texture was dense and not as springy as the plain noodles. There were three large pieces of char sui. It was a solid bowl of ramen. The katsu was pretty typical. The meat was pretty large and the coating was crunchy. The rice was ok. Overall a good experience.
We ordered an variety of different items to try such as the Keisen-Don, Matcha Soba, Chicken Curry Katsu, Assorted sushi set. The seafood was fresh with no funky smell to it, the katsu was crispy, and the matcha Soba had just the slightest hint of matcha flavoring to it but paired very well with the dipping sauce. However, the rice was not our favorite part of the meal because it felt like the chew to it was abit stiff and grainy but overall the meal was very good and unique.
4 months ago
The tonkotsu ramen was very flavorful. The tochucha ramen was clean and hearty. Came with a group of friends for Galentines and we left with a new friend. Our server Henry was so considerate and welcoming. Would highly recommend! read more
10 months ago
Came here on a Sunday night. The food is always yummy at Nippon Cha. Great customer service and good vibes! read more
Cute little place! Loved the homey vibes. Great service and the staff were all so friendly and helpful. They are known for their tochucha -- which was definitely our favorite thing there! Their tea and tea noodles are to die for!! They immediately served us tochucha tea right when we sat down (complimentary) and it was so soothing. Definitely a great first impression from the restaurant. The tochucha tea was so light, flavorful, and herby at the same time. I can't describe the taste but it was incredible and perfectly suited our meal. We definitely refilled our tea cups like 184729536017 times that night! (Thank you staff! XD) I definitely recommend the tochucha seafood udon! It was delicious and not heavy at all! I was originally debating between the tochucha udon and the spicy miso ramen (which are their two most popular dishes). But I wanted something lighter and heartier, and I heard that their ramen options were all pretty heavy and creamy (but still good ofc). The strong herbal tochucha tea broth with the rich seafood flavor was mind blowing!! The amount of seafood meats they gave were very generous too. It also came with a perfectly soft runny egg in it, and tempura on the side. I felt so refreshed and cleansed after eating this! Would hit even more on a cold, rainy, or sick day. You'll feel CURED! read more
2 years ago
Nippon Cha has always been reliable when I'm craving both sushi and a warm bowl of noodles. The space is tight, but they make it work (even with an ice cream freezer in the dining area). We were seated quickly on a Friday night and the waitress was super attentive. I love my morning matcha so I tried the matcha yuzu cocktail (5/5) and it was tasty! The sushi & sashimi dinner combo (4/5) had a fresh selection of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and white tuna. We ordered the tochucha udon (5/5) and tonkatsu + set (4/5) and they hit the spot. I visit Nippon Cha once in a while since I love the matcha theme and the food is good, but it can be a bit pricier than other similar places. read more
3 years ago
Okay, all I can say is WOW. The Ikura Uni Donburi is single-handedly one of the best dishes I've ever had in my life. You wouldn't expect it would come from a cute little matcha tea house/restaurant in Bayside Queens. The uni was beyond fresh, super sweet, and buttery. That paired with salty, briny Ikura...wow, just wow. My friends got noodle dishes, a spicy tuna donburi and chili oil wontons which they said were all great. We also got different types of matcha drinks. The manager (I assume) is a really friendly guy who joked around with us and gave us great recommendations. He's like a fun uncle. Thumbs up for friendly service and great food. read more
1 year ago
The menu is amazing! You cannot go wrong with any of the food there, especially the sake clam. It is delicious, no sand at all. Our server Henry is fantastic! Super friendly and recommended the freshly arrived yellowtail sashimi for us. He made the whole dining experience super welcoming along with the quality food that was served. I recommend anything Matcha, especially their matcha tiramisu. A great finish to the meal. read more
This is our go to place if we want something good, reliable, and satisfying. Their spicy tuna donburi is our favorite! Can't find anything comparable anywhere else. Grilled squid, salmon mentai yaki-soba, shishito pepper, tonkatsu donburi, curry katsu don, miso cod, clam soup, grilled salmon set, various ramens are repeats for us too. Their deserts are wonderful too! Eating in is great but we mostly do takeouts. The staff were always very helpful and would bring food to my car when there was no parking spot available. read more
I absolutely love this place and feel lucky to live within distance because this is a top 3 establishment when I think of great food on Bell. Nippon Cha is an absolute gem and it is surprising to me that a Japanese establishment of their caliber would be placed in Bayside, out of all the places that they could've established themselves in. But now that they've expanded to Williamsburg--which seems more fitting--this location still has a very local feel. Almost everyone has already said the obvious: the matcha here is superb. Nippon Cha's legacy is actually rooted in 400 years of family-owned matcha tea cultivation in Uji, Kyoto, which explains the variety of in-house branded teas that you'll see in the restaurant. The food here is great. It's not Michelin-star great or fancy but it does the job for something nice and simple while being reasonably priced. I took my mother here recently and she's usually not a huge fan of Japanese food, but was impressed by the portions and the quality. The King Crab Uni Ikura Don was our favorite, but I feel like this is an entree in itself rather than an appetizer because even the small size was a lot for us with the generous portions of crab, uni, and roe. Also got takoyaki and I've accepted the fact that it's always going to be average due to octopus not having a high demand in the US, hence the higher ratio of flour. I've had the Tochucha Ramen twice and it's nothing to write home about, but their portions of char-siu are generous. Highly recommend making a trip out here if Williamsburg is a bit far! You can literally spend a whole day eating your way through Bell Blvd and feel highly satisfied, mainly because the majority of the businesses are mom and pops. read more
2 years ago
A must try! This place is a go to Ramen spot! It's consistent and never disappoints. Staff is very nice and welcoming. Atmosphere is normal for what this place offers. Delicious food! read more
I love this place. Surprised that I didn't know this existed until recently. The ambience is quiet and food is unique. For appetizer, we got Nippon Cha's maki. For main course, we ordered ramen, rib eye set meal, all of which come with pretty decent portion- worth the price. I love matcha so, we ordered the matcha+tochucha ice-cream and matcha cheese cake- I like both desserts. Service is also great- food came in at the right time and the staff was really nice too and provided recommendations. read more
6 months ago
Really cute little place. Came here for dinner and was seated right away. They have a pretty big menu but we were most interested in their matcha soba. We ordered the takoyaki to start, matcha soba set with comes with tempura and spicy miso ramen. The takoyaki was pretty good. It came out fresh and hot. It was soft and flavorful. The matcha soba has a prominent matcha taste. The taste over power the dipping sauce so you can't really taste the dipping sauce. I prefer the regular soba. The tempura was crispy but the sauce is a little watery. The spicy miso ramen is okay. It wasn't too spicy. The ramen texture was good but it broth was a little watery. I would prefer it to be a little more thick and more flavorful. read more
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This was my first time here and I was very happy! I loved the uni toro scallop appetizer, the uni was gigantic!!! The sushi Feast was good but they give too much rice so I'm gonna order sashimi feast from now on. Great value, fresh sushi, and staff was great read more
Nippon Cha is my go-to restaurant when I'm in Bayside. I've tried quite a few items from the menu, so I have already established my favorite dishes. I usually order the udon and hamachi with ponzu, but due to ordering out I opted to order Tochucha porridge ($22), Unatama Don (18), and Seasonal Spicy Chili Wonton ($9 for 6). The Tochucha Porridge is thick, with boiled rice, scallops, shrimp, squid, pork, eggs, mushrooms, and swirly fishcake. It feeds 2 people and is very flavorful. The Unatama Don had tender marinated eel and egg over fluffy rice. There was a good amount of eel in every bite, and it came with a side of miso soup. You might have to be careful eating the end pieces of the eel because there can be bones, but overall, it was delicious. The Spicy Chili Wontons was a new item that I decided to try. It was okay. The meat filling was pretty bland while the skin was a bit too thick. It wasn't spicy either. I think the sauce carried the dish, but there wasn't enough sauce to coat the wontons. Wish they would have provided additional sauce on the side. read more
The service staff was very friendly and the restaurant was playing Japanese music which wasn't too loud but you definitely can hear if if the Restaurant isn't too busy. Bathroom was clean and they have a hand washing station outside of the main floor bathroom. The Downstairs bathroom was very clean. The tea we ordered was Usucha which was good but not as good as imagined it to be. The Tochucha Ginger was good as was the Hinode. We ordered A14 Tako Fry which was crunchy and very fresh. A4 Pork Bun perfectly tender but they changed the condiments on it as it looked more like mustard green than lettuce and cucumber inside. TC7 Tochucha w Ponzu was good and fresh but wished they oil seared it a bit. We also ordered the Seasonal Special Wonton Chili which surprisingly not spicy but the flavors mixed quite well and the wonton dough wasn't soggy at all. The Ramen is perfectly cooked. The consistency is al dente even though it was in the broth for awhile. Highly recommend the Tochucha Ramen over the egg ramen. I Ordered the R3 Miso Ramen with extra side of Chashu Pork. The Broth was good and not overly salty and the Chashu was very tendered with the right amount of Fat to tender meat Ratio. My wife ordered the Tochucha Udon the broth was very good and the tempura that was included was very clean and fresh tasting not oily/greasy at all. Sister ordered the R5 Negi which again wasn't overly spicy. Desert was the Matcha Cheese Cake and Matcha Tiramisu. The dessert flavors was there but using wooden utensil completely ruined the experienced of the dishes as it ruined the mouth feel. The wooden spoon and fork tend to impart wooden flavor when it touches your younger and also tend to stick and rub your lips which was a horrible feeling when trying to enjoy really good dessert. My one other issue other than the wooden utensil for the dessert was when we ordered the hot teas and brown sugar matcha latte it was served in to go cups which I didn't like since we clearly was going to dine in. I don't know if it was due to COVID and they no longer serve their signature drinks in glass and ceramic or what. read more
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The place was packed at 12:30pm on a Saturday, but we only had to wait five minutes for a table. That was good because I don't believe in waiting for tables and this was a last minute decision to stop in for lunch. The servers are always polite and attentive. The food is always served up in a timely manner. Can you complain? I ordered the Spicy Tuna Don and it wasn't anything special but the sauce cooked egg they added really put the dish over the top. It was creamy and luscious. I turned the don into a set but I don't think it was worth it. An additional $10 for a soup, salad, chawanmushi, and some preserved vegetable side. Although I really enjoyed the chawanmushi and their addition of the clam really brought it to the next level, I didn't enjoy the preserved vegetable. I think next time I will stick to the Uni Ikura Don. That was the best thing I had there. read more
1 year ago
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We came here for a late lunch starving on a Saturday so ended up ordering almost everything on the menu. Their matcha lattes are definitely strong and worth the price compared to other cafes in the area. We ordered 4 apps to start with gyoza, takoyaki, a Nippon cha maki roll and their grilled octopus... everything was delicious! For mains, I got the tochucha ramen (tea infused ramen noodles) with chicken since that was very unique to nippon cha - I throughly enjoyed this as it was a little lighter on the broth and toppings since I was also getting full at this point. My boyfriend ordered the pork katsu bowl which was also very good and my friend got the set of beef rice bowl, it was so much food... we ended up taking some home. We didn't have room for dessert but I've tried their matcha tiramisu to go before and it was also very good. Service was great, we just felt a little rushed at the end given how much we ordered but our server was very friendly and funny. Will definitely come back next time we're in the area and check out the rest of the menu! read more
This store is lovely, I came here for dessert and got the matcha tiramisu. It was so good and definitely worth it. I really liked how it was soft and spongy. The workers are friendly and the vibe of the store is calm since it's really dark. read more
Nippon Cha is one of my favorite places to go on Bell Blvd. Their storefront isn't super big but it's very cozy and perfect for a dinner. When I ate in I was served pretty quickly and got our food pretty quickly as well. I've tried a number of dishes but their ramens are so delicious. The broth is rich but it's not too heavy or oily. They also put a decent amount of pork belly on the tonkatsu ramen. I've also tried their spicy tuna bowl and that was so refreshing and tasty. They actually added a generous portion of tuna. The karaage was crispy yet juicy and their takoyaki is delicious as well. Their matcha lemonade drink is unique and super refreshing. Definitely recommend trying this place out read more
1 year ago
One of my go-to Ramen places in Queens! I love coming here because the food and service is always great and reliable. I have been coming here for the last 4 years and have never had a bad meal here. My favorites: 1) Tonkatsu Ramen 2) Shoyu Ramen 3) Pork Buns 4) Takoyaki 5) Chicken Wings It's nice to come here with a group and split a bunch of appetizers. Then to finish the meal with a warm bowl of ramen. Their portions are good, and you will go home satisfied! All of their waiters and waitresses are very nice and helpful, and their service is fast and efficient. The parking in this area is a bit tough, mostly paid parking on the street or residential parking a bit further away. Overall the price is reasonable and I would highly recommend this place. read more
I really enjoy the ambiance every time I have dinner. It has become a staple for our date nights. We like their ramen that has a tea broth to it and their dinner sets for the chicken teriyaki! You must get the takoyaki, if you like octopus. I've also tried their yuzu lemonade and it has a great citrus taste to it! The servers are always friendly and provides attentive service to their customers! read more
Updating my review after dining in again a few weeks ago. I've been sticking to Tochucha Udon and it is consistently good! We also tried the yellowtail appetizer which was so delicious! I wasn't a big fan of the spicy wontons. Also tried the matcha Yuzu lemonade which I wasn't sure how it'd taste, but so good! I liked it better than the yuzu lemonade we normally get. read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
It is an absolutely a delight to have a meal there. It is a sensorial feast! I wish it is closer to my house! If you eat with your eyes, trend sensitive and love matcha, this is a place for you. Will definitely introduce it to my friends and family. read more
- Chili Wontons: soo delicious. It was not too spicy and the meat was super flavorful and juicy! (5/5) - Cold Matcha Soba: this was interesting, I didn't taste much of the matcha flavor. The soup was good but i'm more of a hot broth type of person (3/5) - Tochucha Porridge: the presentation is a bit funky but it was surprisingly good. It was hearty and flavorful (4/5) - Tochucha Udon: my favorite main dish, it was very simple but yummy. The shrimp tempura was crispy and went will with the udon (4/5) - Matcha Latte: i'm always a sucker for good matcha lattes. This latte was delicious and made very well, good matcha flavor (5/5) Overall this place is good if you need a quick japanese fix because there's barely a wait when I went! Would come back! read more
1 year ago
Henry is the best! We went with friends and Henry is so friendly and always so attentive! The sashimi was so fresh! Definitely recommend to my friends and family. read more
1 year ago
The food here is always good and consistent. The service is excellent and dishes are served with warmth. If you are craving good quality Japanese this place is a must visit. read more
Came in with my friends and the inside was very cute and spacious. We got hot tea and water, refill constantly for hot tea and service was attentive 10/10. Broths were rich in all ramens, negi was my fav bc it was spicy and deep. If you like simple non spixy, my friend got the Tonkotsu ramen, which would fit ur palate. Miso ramen is also good if you're a fan of woodear, bean sprouts or corn. The bamboo shoots in all the ramen were nice and crunchy, no sour smell. Fried chicken cubes were alright, a lil dry which expected but wish it had more flavor to taste. I love the egg in ramens always. read more
3 years ago
I really enjoyed the service first. I believe the service was amazing. Our sever was kind, patient and actually allowed me to taste the broth before ordering! Some of the favorites at the table was the Soy Broth Tofu Ramen. Chicken soy broth was okay. Tempura was good with sauce and salmon was really good. Service was really quick and the ambiance was inviting. read more
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39-34 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
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