Cha-An Tea House
Prices
Prix-fixe tea: $15.
Cash only.
Description
You have to climb a flight of stairs and peek behind a curtain to find this tranquil teahouse, which offers a succession of deftly crafted plates accompanied by a thoughtful list of teas and sake. Each night features two special sets that take you from an amuse-bouche like creamy soy-milk quiche through a selection of tiny bites (pickled eggplant, marinated lotus root) to entrées such as tea-smoked salmon with sliced radish, Dijon mustard and tarragon. Its a great escape from the East Village crowds.
Hours
Mon–Thu 2–11pm; Fri, Sat noon–midnight; Sun noon–10pm.