Cha-An

This place was soo cozy and cute! I loved the matcha jasmine drink and my friend got the hibiscus tea. The hibiscus tea wasn't really sweet but it had good fruity flavor so make sure to ask for a side of syrup if you want it to be sweet! The matcha parfait was delicious, it's like the one at Nana's green tea but in my opinion Cha-An's agar was better than Nana's. The service was amazing the waiters were soo sweet!

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.

Small intimate tea shop with delicious foods. Had the afternoon tea where they have a different menu each month so what I had might not be the same as other people's experience. The food presentations were top notch and the servers were very friendly, quick and on top of things. There were two types of tea selection during my visit (houjicha and genmaicha), both very good. The food portions were a little small but with the whole course, you won't leave hungry. The only thing that may deter some people is...you have to make a reservation online and pay upfront for the afternoon tea ($68 + tax + tip - during my visit) to reserve your date and time (they only have afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday) so the only thing that worried me was not being able to make it for my reservation. Unsure what the cancellation policy is and if they refund or give you credit for a future visit if you aren't able to make it in case of unforseen circumstances.

Cha-An did change a lot since our previous visit, sadly. The dishes were drastically overpriced, as tiramisu shrunk to 1/3 of the original size (last photo was the tiramisu cake from our last time visit). Tea and drinks were unsatisfied, tasting no difference than alkane water. Will for sure not come back again.

An absolutely delicious experience from start to finish. The Japanese cuisine is refined, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Each dish was perfectly balanced, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The desserts were outstanding creative, delicate, and not overly sweet, the perfect way to end the meal. The service was attentive and the atmosphere warm and inviting. A must-visit spot in New York for Japanese food and desserts.