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Chado Tea Room - Downtown, Los Angeles, CA

Chado Tea Room - Downtown

4.3
4.3
55 Reviews
$30 and under
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Join us for afternoon tea at the Japanese American National Museum. Sharing a beautiful outdoor space with the museum, our tea room can accommodate parties of up to 20 people.

We are a Los Angeles-based tea room and online tea retailer. We've been here for 30 years, helping the people of Los Angeles discover tea. Chado Tea Room has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. With 4 locations, they have revolutionized the Angelino tea lover's experience. World Tea Award for Best Retail Tea House in 2016 and 2017

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Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    1st and Alameda
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Little Tokyo / Arts District on the Gold Line
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chado Tea Room - Downtown offers a "wonderful experience" with a "beautifully decorated" venue and "fantastic" tea selection. The ambiance provides a "quiet, relaxing atmosphere" perfect for an afternoon escape. While some food items may not stand out, the attentive staff and charming courtyard make it a delightful visit.

55 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was the best part of this Chado location in Little Tokyo. Service was a bit slow as there was only one host and one server on a weekend. Tables were spaced out enough to have quiet conversation with your guest/party. Sit outside for the best atmosphere. What would have elevated the experience: a thoughtful, brief rundown of each type of tea and history of Chado.

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  2. Veronica

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Thursday 3pm tea and it was perfect. Food and tea is delicious!!! Beautiful outside setting and wonderful staff!! Absolutely repeat visitor.

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  3. maureenm

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    so much fun!! I took my best friend there and we had a blast. food/tea/ambience was great!

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  4. gingerb

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very knowledgeable on the different teas. Very pleasant and accommodating.

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  5. VanessaH

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an enjoyable time.............................

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our (my mother and my) 4th time at a Chado location, and probably the best one, yet! Our host, David, was attentive, detailed, and warm! Thank you so much for a beautiful day, great food, and delicious tea!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tea, delicious food, quiet, relaxing atmosphere. A nice break from the Hollywood energy.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience! The staff were very accommodating! The venue just beautiful! It was beautifully decorated! We had a great afternoon!

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  9. LauraR

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant courtyard with tables. The actual tea that you drink was fantastic. However, the food was fine, but not amazing. Caesar salad, overdressed, scones a little too dense, sandwiches just felt like sandwiches not tea sandwiches. Beware that the surrounding neighborhood is filled with homeless people and a little sketchy. Don’t park too far away .

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  10. Karen

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice, peaceful tea room. Food was ok-nothing great. We ordered panini sandwiches, soup, dessert & tea. I’m not sure that there is a real kitchen here. Service was good. Not really worth the expense. We went there for the experience since we were visiting JANM.

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FAQs

Chado Tea Room - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 258-2531.

Chado Tea Room - Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Chado Tea Room - Downtown

369 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3901

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1st and Alameda
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–17:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Little Tokyo / Arts District on the Gold Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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