The drive from Queens to Nippon Cha's newest location inside Westbury Plaza took less than 30 minutes. We came here for lunch to celebrate my dad's birthday. Sophia greeted us and explained the self-service setup. I was disappointed that there were no Tochucha desserts. We were indecisive, but Sophia helped us order at the register alongside Steven. They both provided amazing customer service. Drink Strawberry Ichiban Matcha (Small) Tochucha Yuzu Lemonade (Small): Mmm, refreshingly delicious. Appetizer *sharing is caring* Yuzu Tebasaki (Large): The chicken wings were hands down my favorite. Takoyaki: These bite-sized takoyaki were savory and super tasty. Gyoza Ginger Pork Bun Food Beef Curry Udon Unatama-Don Dessert Matcha Cheese Cake Matcha Tiramisu Don't forget to sign up for their rewards program! Bookmark this spot to try! read more

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I tried this place for the first time a week ago because I saw that it was new, and I've been craving a good matcha near this area for a while now. I got the mango matcha and the matcha tiramisu. Both were so good! The mango matcha was a bit expensive though, coming out at a little over $9 for a small. Service was great, the waiters and waitresses are super nice. And I love the open space and plenty of seating in the store too. read more

Nippon Cha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

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This Westbury location is not a sit down, full service restaurant like the Bayside location. There are kiosks to place an order or you can order at the register. Once your order is ready, they'll call your order number and name to grab it from the Pick Up counter. There is plentiful seating available, and they also have high chairs for toddlers. The dining area is minimalistic in design, bright and clean. I ordered the cold ramen on a very hot day, and it hit the spot. The portion is huge and comes with a soft boiled egg, slices of chicken and some veggies, like bamboo shoots. The broth was a little too salty for my taste, but I added some iced water to it - easy fix. If I were in the area, I'd return. read more

The hojicha here is quite good and their two sizes they offer for drinks are massive (the "small" is the equivalent of a medium/large in typical cafes, and the large is LARGE), hence the relatively high price point of $11-12 for some of these lattes. They also have food options, unlike the smaller one I've been to in Williamsburg, so worth checking out if you want a similar fast-casual setting but an alternative to all the fast food chains it's surrounded by. read more

A hot hot hot summer day while NYC goes through a heat wave. While shopping in Long Island Garden City, I wanted something refreshing and on the non-greasy side. If you love Japanese food as much as me, Nippon Cha hits the spot for a quick service bite with plenty of tables to sit at. I went for the Salmon Ikura Don bowl with a Matcha Strawberry iced latte. Taste wise both were good and not as plain as most quick concepts would be. They did use fresh salmon for my bowl and took a while to make, ensuring the taste. The one thing was my bowl only came in one size, a small. Wished it was as big as the regular sized bowls because I loved this. Especially with whatever dressing was used for this, elevated my meal for sure. The strawberry matcha latte was fresh with a good brewed matcha and fresh strawberries mashed included, no powdery drinks aftertaste which is what I like. On another day, I'll come back for the matcha tiramisu since they use good quality matcha for their desserts. read more

Nippon Cha - S3. Salmon Ikura Don - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

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Lovely new spot by the Westbury Costco! The staff are very customer service oriented, kind and attentive. Food is fresh and nice drinks! Happy to have them in the neighborhood! This was about $65 for two, a little pricey but good quality and nice ambiance. read more

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Intrigued by nippon cha from queens, had high expectation with this one and was disappointed by its espresso set. Espresso if not done right and consumed right away can leave different notes and the espresso were sour. I would skip this as they're not known for espresso. We ordered the thick matcha which was nothing special - it's a shot of matcha with no umami flavor. read more

Nippon Cha - C4. Espresso Tasting Set, matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

I'm a bit biased here because I love everything matcha. We came here for lunch one day. We ordered the Kaisen Don, Oyakodon, and Yakoyaki. The sashimi quality was decent, especially for a place that centered itself around the matcha and other items vs. being a sushi restaurant. The oyakodon was a little disappointing because the eggs were overcooked -- not very traditional Japanese where the eggs should be softer and the dish should have a bit more sashimi incorporated. Takoyaki was also good, and seemed to be made fresh (as opposed to some boba places that serve frozen takoyaki-- gasp!). My Matcha latte was solid, no complaints. Our only complaint is that the rice used for both of these dishes was hard and didn't seem like quality sushi rice (or whoever made it did not use the right ratio or store it properly). Overall, I thought, not bad for what feels like a Chinese - Japanese business. Despite some of those grievances, I'd probably come back because I love the concept and menu overall. read more

Nippon Cha - Kaisen Don, Takoyaki - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

Nippon Cha has finally opened in Westbury! It's in the same plaza as Costco so it has plenty of parking around. It's currently in soft opening mode with only a few dishes on the menu compared to their Bayside location but there's still a good variety from matcha drinks to appetizers, ramen, sashimi bowls and cooked meats rice bowls. There's even desserts! We ordered a good variety to try and they were all solid. I enjoyed the sashimi bowls the most. The fish were fresh and the wasabi tastes real too. The salmon Ikura don was a small size but good if you just want a taste. All of their hot foods are also have great flavors. They're known for their matcha and although we didn't get any matcha drinks this time, we did try their matcha cheesecake and matcha soft serve. Both were intensely deep matcha that I really enjoyed so I'd love to try their matcha drinks in the future. The prices are a little high but the food and quality are good. It's pretty much a self serve restaurant as well so you can order from a kiosk and seat yourself anywhere you'd like (there's lots of seats inside). They'll call your order when it's ready and you also put the dishes away yourself. It's very convenient and staff is also friendly so they'll help if needed. read more

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Nippon Cha in Westbury!!! What a treat. I have visited the Nippon Cha in Bayside many times, so I was excited to see that it was coming to Long Island. I visited for their soft opening. This location is a little different from the others with counter style ordering. This makes the dining experience a little more casual but it fits the on-the-go nature of the area (being in the same plaza as Costco). The store is spacious, well designed. There are two kiosks for ordering but you may also order at the counter. The menu is an abbreviated version of their full menu at other locations, that being said I didn't get to order my usual Nippon Cha choices but the staff told me that they plan to expand as they settle into the area. Looking forward to the expansion of the menu. Food - I ordered the gyudon and the sashimi 10 pc. The gyudon was a solid 5/5 for me, great flavor. Came with miso soup. The miso soup is flavorful, The sashimi platter was pretty standard but worth a try. I'd probably just get the ramen or donburis next time. The drinks are one of my favorite parts about Nippon Cha. My favorite drinks - touchucha latte, yuzu lemonade (with or without matcha), and hojicha latte read more

Nippon Cha - Hojicha latte and strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

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We tried several drinks from here and loved them all. I had the matcha yuzu lemonade and it was very refreshing, tart and fresh. Perfect on a hot day. The coconut water matcha was also delicious, light and refreshing. We shared the matcha tiramisu which was a favorite. It tasted very fresh and moist. Definitely would return to try other drinks and the food. read more

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Clean space, love the new location and the fast casual dining format. Great idea for this area. I got a large Kiro Mitsu (brown sugar matcha). The drink was actually quite large (almost the size of a dunkin large iced drink). Matcha quality was great. The lady at the register asked if I wanted less sugar. Being that I typically don't like overly sugared drinks, I asked for less sugar and soy milk. The drink was barely even sweetened so next time I think I will get regular sugar. I also got a Takoyaki to snack on and it came out hot and delicious. The only thing I would recommend is for them to add shades to the window. It was sunset and the sun was blinding so I had to change my seat. The sun actually hit a lot of the tables and the employees had sun in their faces working behind the counter. read more

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Clean, cute, courteous establishment with delicious matcha and salmon salad! Highly impressed by the perfection of the salmon, ty and yum. I also love the efficient service with the kiosk. read more

Nippon Cha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

Today is Nippon Cha's Grand opening. They have a Tea Master performing a traditional ceremony at the westbury location today. Hubby ordered their sushi bowl and it was delicious. Definitely high sushi quality and the fish were so fatty. We ordered a a beef rice bowl and a ramen dish for my kids and they finished everything from it. We will definitely be back. read more

Nippon Cha - Sushi bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

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Greatest addition in Long Island. Every single dish tastes so good. My favorite of the day was the cold Tochuchamen. The noodle texture was so good and the broth was delicious. Must try the Matcha latte and Hojicha. It's probably one of the best in Long Island. The place is so clean and the staff are very helpful. read more

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This is a nice spot for a snack or drink. It's small but a nice setup. The menu isn't as extensive for meals but has appetizers, tea and coffee options. It's self serve and no frills but good to know it's here when you need a pick me up. read more

Nippon Cha - Matcha iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

Location is cool. Order on a tablet, service js pretty quick . Area is clean and very esthetically pleasing . Wing tasted delicious. This matcha is okay im going to go back and try a different matcha read more

Nippon Cha - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

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I've always seen Nippon Cha in Bayside but never actually went until I passed by the Westbury location one night they close at 10pm, which is perfect I finally decided to stop in, and I'm so glad I did! I always ask what's the best drinks and she recommended brown sugar matcha and strawberry matcha even a friend recommended the strawberry matcha so that's what I got I love a good matcha and this one definitely hit. The inside is so beautiful very modern, clean, and aesthetic. It's honestly such a nice spot to just chill.I also noticed they have food on the menu, which I didn't get to try this time, but I'm definitely coming back for that!such a cute spot when the employees are so kind you for sure want to be back read more

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Excellent taste, courteous staff members and very knowledgeable, patience in explaining menu. Today is the grand opening, a lot of great activities happening. Highly recommended. read more

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Probably the closest you can get to Japan on Long Island! Nippon Cha, is shockingly beautiful inside. Think Japanese inspired wood tables and shelves, open windows to let in some light. Ordering is done via kiosk at the front, but feel free to order at the counter if your credit card doesn't scan (ask me how I know). The menu itself includes fresh matcha, onigiri, and udon amongst others. I ended up ordering their Kuro Mitsu Hojicha, which is their most popular brown sugar hojicha drink and was pleasantly surprised. Very earthy and very nutty. A wonderful sip if you're not looking for an overly sweet drink. With that being said, I may have to opt for the hot version next time. With the iced variety, the brown sugar syrup was stuck to the bottom, so the sweetness did not blend with the hojicha at all and I was definitely drinking straight syrup at some points. But still, despite my luck, I will be back. The authenticity is something to experience! read more

We decided to try this newer Nippon Cha location in Westbury because we really enjoy the Bell Boulevard location and had high expectations. We ordered the R1 Ramen and the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl. Unfortunately, both dishes were disappointing. The pork in the ramen was dry, and the broth lacked flavor. Ramen is usually hard to mess up, but this one just didn't have the rich taste we were expecting. The Chicken Teriyaki Bowl wasn't much better. The chicken was also dry and could have used more seasoning and flavor. We skipped the drinks because we prefer water and try to avoid sugary beverages, but we noticed that a lot of customers were ordering them. Hopefully the drinks are better than the food because the food definitely needs some improvement. It's nice and clean got a nice vibe. This pretty much a self service restaurant. The lady who took our order was friendly. It's a bit pricey for this type of food. read more

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Dined in tonight with high expectations for the new branch, but the food fell short. The pork tonkatsu don was dry with an overly thick layer of breading. The curry katsu don leaned too sweet and the curry itself was light. The oyako don was just average. Overall, I'd rate the food 3/10. I'd return for their drinks, but I'll be skipping the food. Service is counter‑style -- you order and pick up your food when your number is called, similar to a fast‑casual setup. I prefer Nippon Cha in Bayside for a wider menu and a better dine‑in experience. read more

New Japanese cafe/restaurant focusing on tea as well as Japanese foods. I've been to the Bayside sitdown location, which also has an extensive food menu, and this has a more fast-casual cafe vibe. The inside has a bright and airy feel, perfect for a nice lunch or grabbing a matcha. Their matcha is really nice and rich tasting, even just in the matcha latte form, and is a good size for the price. They have a lot of different drinks as well. I really enjoyed the beef noodle soup with tochuchamen and tochuchamen with yuzu chicken. read more

I absolutely love the Bayside and Williamsburg Nippon Cha and was glad to see the new location. Drinks and desserts are sensational, and the sashimi bowl I got was also very good! Very fresh. Prices were to be expected but not outrageous. read more

Nippon Cha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

Wandered in after shopping at the Westbury Costco and was pleasantly surprised by the wide menu selections here. The matcha lemonade was perfect and the hospitality was amazing! read more

Great experience, I've had my birthday at their Bayside location and this new location's interior is very inviting.

Came for the grand opening event and the ambiance was beautiful. The cashier was very friendly and helpful.

Service so bad. It was really hot out and we wanted to drink cold water so we ordered a couple of Fiji. They never brought it to us and then they finally did 10 min later and it was out of a carton in the storage room in the back warm as piss. read more

Service was amazing, our server was so nice and gave us matcha tiramisu on the house. The food was very good as well. The iced matcha was great read more

Nippon Cha - Tonkotsu ramen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

2 stars because the people there are nice. The food was not good and it was expensive. Cooked salmon don charged $3 for "half" an avocado. More like an eighth. Ripoff!! read more

I love Nippon Cha, know them from Bayside! Great to see a new one out here in our neck of the woods Pros: -They have a lot of their classics/staples, so you'll get a good meal -They have all their drinks, great matcha -It's very clean and inviting, good cafe vibes -Decent amount of space inside, and good parking. Cons: -Sometimes takes a while to get your order, especially drinks.. -Not the full menu list that's in main store -No hand menu to look at.. which I guess is not a big deal.. though would like to see their individual store menus on their website at least. To be honest, I would give this location four stars, though since I like them I want to help them out with 5! It seems since it's still new, they are getting their bearings.. I Imagine in a couple months they'll have it more together -- good luck read more

A RARE GEM for tea lovers in WESTBURY, Long Island! Love the simple elegance of NIPPON CHA with its soothing calmness to sweep away any stressful thoughts for the day...relax with a cup of TEA and /or sushi! Love this place! read more

Amazing strawberry matcha! One of the best on Long Island and quick and great service and a nice clean place and environment

We came here because we saw all the great reviews, my friend ordered wings and this is what they saw after eating. Yes i know chicken has blood in but at least normally it's cooked fully. I ordered the Strawberry matcha, But the strawberry syrup over powdered the matcha. read more

Nippon Cha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Westbury, New York

Service was an abomination. Came here for a graduation celebration and waited 2 hours for our food. Ruined the night.

Good customer!!! great atmosphere for a casual dine. Had the drinks super fresh food.

Super friendly, nice location and good matcha. I will definitely coming back! Very nice

Came on the grand opening day and the environment and service was incredible ! Very welcoming and the store environment makes me feel like I'm walking into a matcha place in Japan ! Will definitely come back again to try more on their menu ! read more

i got the strawberry matcha and the salmon ikura don. the matcha they use is very strong, which gave my matcha an overall bitter taste despite the strawberry and added sugar. the salmon ikura don was overall fine, but i thought the fish quality was very mediocre. it was like a step up from grocery store sushi. read more

The restaurant gives a self serve vibe, meaning we go to the kiosk and do everything by ourselves. NO WAITERS. We had to pick everything up ourselves and on top of that, the person that gave us our food was rude. The food was absolutely disgusting. The food wasn't fresh at all. The Ikura was bitter and there were basically no sashimi pieces on my don. The miso soup tasted a little bit like chlorine, was watery. The only decent thing was the drinks, except for the fact that it was $8 per drink. Absolute scam. You do everything yourself for expensive low quality food. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! read more