Cha Do Raku feels like a tiny, intimate tea salon that offers a piece of Japan in Montreal, with a large and varied selection of imported teas across price ranges and a back tea room that makes the tasting feel special. The staff are friendly and attentive, explaining each tea and brewing methods, and the desserts and handmade snacks, including miso soup and tofu, pair beautifully with the drinks. The menu lists ingredients, which guests appreciate, and the overall vibe, decor, and hospitality add to the authentic experience. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended for indoors. Some note that portions are small and prices can be high for a tea salon. The place is described as a hidden gem with high quality tea, including standout green tea, and many would return to explore more, such as ochazuke.
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 !
+++ 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.
Dec 26, 2023
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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.
