Chado Tea Room

Name: Chado Tea Room
Address: Inside Japanese American National Museum, 369 1st St, Los Angeles, California, 90012, US
Telephone: (213) 258-2531
Price range: $$
Rating: 4

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Inside Japanese American National Museum, 369 1st St, Los Angeles
(213) 258-2531

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About Chado Tea Room

Chado Tea Room offers a peaceful courtyard setting with a large selection of tea options. The ambiance in the tea room is charming, making it a lovely place for a relaxing visit. Customers have enjoyed celebration afternoon tea that includes a champagne-inspired flute of tea and a tasting of chocolates, which many found delicious. The Hawaiian Cocktail tea has been praised as outstanding, and the chocolates infused with tea are especially fun. The scone with accompaniments is excellent, with good cream and jam, though some felt the sandwiches lacked seasoning. The high tea experience is considered very good value, especially when splitting the service between two people to save money. The service is generally exceptional, and the tea service offers good options at different price points. It is a great place for celebrations or resting while exploring nearby museums and the historic Little Tokyo area. The neighborhood may have limited parking, so close parking is recommended. Visitors have also noted that the tea selection includes loose leaf options, with jasmine green tea and vanilla black tea being particularly delicious. However, there have been reports of the bathroom being quite dirty with pieces of toilet paper on the floor, contrasting with the cozy dining area. The food, including Caesar salad and sandwiches, is usually just average, with some finding the scones too dense. Overall, it remains a charming spot for tea lovers, offering an experience with chocolates and finger sandwiches that makes guests feel like they’re living like Mrs. Doubtfire, especially when enjoying the Birthday service with a parting gift of a tea cup and saucer.