Cha Do Raku presents a small, intimate tea salon with a strong Japanese vibe in Montreal, where a wide range of imported teas is offered at different price points and a back tea room provides a charming setting for tasting. The desserts are praised for quality, and the menu lists ingredients, with homemade miso soup and tofu noted as delicious by some. The staff are friendly and explain the teas clearly, and a tea tasting experience is described as worthwhile with excellent tea and thoughtful explanations. The space can be quite small and seating limited, but many describe Cha Do Raku as a hidden gem that feels like a little piece of Japan in Montreal, offering memorable tea, snacks, and hospitality.
Bien que l'ambiance & le lieu sont super & très intimiste, j'ai trouvé les prix vraiment très cher (12$ le thé) donc attention si vous souhaitez y faire un tour. Les deux personnes s'occupant à la fois de la boutique & du café sont vraiment très aimables & charmants & l'atmosphère du café est très détendue & paisible grâce a toutes les plantes. La bibliothèque dans laquelle il est possible de consulter des livres sur le Japon & le thé est une belle idée qui donne envie de lire.
L'espace est intimiste & restreint. Toute réservation est recommandée si vous souhaitez avoir de la chance de vous y asseoir en fin de semaine. La nourriture est délicieuse & délicate. & que dire des choix de thés offerts. Je m'attendais à ce que le ochazuke (risotto japonais) soit fade, mais c'était tout le contraire. C'est super de trouver des places avec des plats & desserts japonais, sans que ce soit limité aux éternels sushis. Note: ils offrent des options sans gluten. Pour une première expérience, c'était fantastique. J'ai hâte d'y retourner essayer les autres items de leur carte.
This adorable hole in the wall will redefine Japanese cuisine to the non-initiated, & will enchant those accustomed to real Japanese cuisine. The cook is an adorable 1st-generation immigrant who will prepare the tea right next to you. The food is incredible, too: in 10 years living in Montreal, it's one of the 2 best instances of fish I've ever had. Cannot recommend enough !
Dec 31, 2023
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+++ Wide, well-curated, well-described selection of specialty teas. +++ Kind & attentive service. +++ Beautifully & tastefully decorated. --- Get ready to pay the price. This is an absolute gem. A small & lovely teahouse coupled with a cozy teashop, it makes for an easy win in the gourmet category. A selection of music plays all throughout, at times calming, at times cheery, but always interesting to hear. While the price tags tend to be on the higher end, with them come selected teas in a quality-over-quantity philosophy, along with artisanal teaware in a myriad of lovely shapes & colors.
The place is cute & aesthetic with a variety of teas. The owner is nice as well, but matcha for 8 dollars+ tax for only a couple of sips is not worth it. Also, it wasn't that good. I will not be coming back.
Outstanding little tea shop, a ton of purchasable cups, pots, teas & other things. The tea shop is very small but super cool, it was great to get out of the cold, relax & try a few different teas & snacks. I'd definitely recommend trying a few teas & snacks.
Dec 25, 2023
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