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About this place
The tea menu at Chai (茶居) features a characterful lineup, ranging from sansho genmaicha, with its brisk aroma rising on the steam, to gently sweet high-mountain oolong. Beyond staple Chinese and Taiwanese varieties like Alishan, Tieguanyin, and jasmine tea, the selection includes spiced chai, kuromoji sencha, and oolong blended with kumazasa bamboo grass and cinnamon, turning the search for a cup that suits your mood into a pleasure in itself.
Seasonal Dishes and Lunch to Accompany Tea
The shop caters not just to tea drinkers dropping in for a rest, but also to anyone looking for a satisfying, hearty meal. Lunch plates such as fish dishes or gapao rice are offered on select days, bringing a comforting, homestyle character that complements the tea's lingering notes. The kitchen also accommodates various preferences with vegetarian and vegan items alongside desserts, making it easy to settle in for a leisurely break with light fare or sweets.
A Calm Setting Welcoming Solo Visitors
Located along a street in Nishi-Gotanda, the interior provides a calm, quiet space where solo guests can comfortably take a seat without feeling out of place. In the evening, the venue transitions to serving dinner with alcoholic drinks, and dogs are permitted indoors as well. Much like taking a deep breath in the middle of a busy routine, it is an inviting spot to pause and unwind in the fragrance of freshly brewed tea leaves.
