Serving
Japanese teas & desserts since 2004
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Tucked above and away from the hustle and bustle of NYC life, Cha-An is a second-floor haven for lovers of tea and Japanese treats.

Cha-An was established in 2004 by Japanese restaurateur Tomoko Yagi with the Japanese concept of omotenashi (a term for whole-hearted hospitality) in mind, and with wooden tables and tatami benches, washi-paper lamps and seasonal floral decorations, Cha-An looks and feels like a little piece of Japan. 

Cha-An features not only matcha and senchas from Japan, but an extensive list of teas from all over the world as well. There is a tea for everyone and all are prepared with care. Cha-An also specializes in desserts – while some are traditionally Japanese, we also blend the tastes of Japan with sweets of the West. Not to be overlooked are our savory dishes, which include several types of toasts that are made with thick slices of fluffy, house-baked Japanese milk bread.

Cha-An welcomes you to forget your worries, relax with a cup of tea, and savor our delicious food.

—  VISIT US  —

Location
230 East 9th St. 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228 8030

Contact
For general comments on our food or service: info@chaanteahouse.com
For media inquiries: media@tic-nyc.com
For event inquiries: events@tic-nyc.com

- We do not currently take reservations -

To better serve our customers, we ask the following:
• Let your server know of any food allergies. Please note that many of our savory dishes contain soy sauce and bonito broth.
• No outside food or beverage is allowed.
• A la carte and set menus contain dishes that change daily, which may differ from the photos.
• One order minimum per person. Credit card minimum is $10.
• During busy periods, we may enforce a one-hour table-seating limit for tea-only customers.
• An 18% gratuity charge may be added to parties of 6 or more.

Recent Press

The New York Times
"At Cha-An Teahouse, in the East Village of New York, Ms. Uematsu serves refreshing bowls of kakigori — the Japanese shave ice — as soon as the subway stations are hot and sticky."

Harper's Bazaar
"Hidden in the streets of the East Village, Cha-An is that elegant, somewhat undiscovered restaurant with a great menu and beautiful presentation that New Yorkers spend a lifetime looking for."

Zagat
"The East Village teahouse serves one of the greatest mochi desserts the city has to offer. One of its standout creations is Mochi Mochi It’s a texture — and flavor — bomb in ice cream sundae form."

GrubStreet
On the second floor of a bustling East Village block, you’ll find one of the best tea rooms in New York, a haven dedicated to Japanese tea and home-style cooking. There’s plenty of matcha and sencha, of course, but Cha-An also sources teas from all over the world..."

Time Out New York
"This tranquil teahouse is a great escape from the East Village crowds."

Dining with Skyler - @nycdining
"The sponge cake was fluffy yet perfectly dense, the berries were fresh, and the mint and sorbet merged effortlessly making this dessert a great ending to my solo dining adventure."

Like a Local Guide
"Cha-An's friendly staff and warm ambiance offer a welcome escape from busy New York life, without all the rush of most restaurants and cafes."