Cha Do Raku fonctionne comme un sanctuaire dédié aux nuances de la préparation traditionnelle du thé japonais. La carte se concentre sur une vaste sélection de feuilles importées de haute qualité, où un brassage précis révèle des arômes profonds et subtils dans chaque tasse. Parallèlement à ces thés, la cuisine prépare des plats réconfortants faits maison, enracinés dans une sensibilité saisonnière. Des plats savoureux comme l'ochazuke animent la sélection, proposant un bol de riz plongé dans un bouillon parfumé offrant un profil gustatif doux et réconfortant. L'espace conserve un caractère intime, maintenant une attention totale sur l'expérience sensorielle du thé et des aliments. Chaque élément reflète une recherche constante de l'équilibre des saveurs et de la présentation traditionnelle, aboutissant à un environnement distinct où la complexité tranquille des ingrédients japonais occupe le premier plan.
Cha Do Raku est largement reconnu pour offrir une expérience authentique, intime et relaxante autour du thé japonais, rappelant un véritable joyau caché. Les visiteurs apprécient régulièrement la vaste sélection de thés de qualité supérieure, les techniques de préparation fascinantes et les plats réconfortants faits maison, tels que le ochazuke et les desserts saisonniers. De nombreuses personnes soulignent la qualité du service, les explications détaillées lors des cérémonies du thé et l'atmosphère accueillante qui favorise une évasion tranquille. Bien que la majorité des avis mettent en avant le charme unique, la présentation soignée et la qualité générale des produits, quelques remarques sur la taille des portions, les prix ou le confort des sièges suggèrent un environnement très spécialisé mais charmant qui incite à revenir.
I don't have enough words to describe this place. As a well seasoned matcha lover (who visited a green tea plantation in Japan) I loved every second in this shop. From the tea ceremony to the advice from the owner herself, I've never felt this good & carefully listened to in a tea shop. The lady took a lot of her precious time to explain all the different flavours & profiles as well as the brewing technique. I have never felt rushed. Also, the quality of the teas is premium as she imports them directly from her birth country. It was a wonderful shopping experience. I'll only buy my matcha in this place from now on. Thank you so much! Arigato gozaimasu! 🇯🇵🍵
I made a reservation, I came at the hour scheduled. They told me'we don't have room', I was like,'yeah do you want I come later?.. because I precisely reserved to have a place here at this hour..'. They told me'no no' & proceeded to put me on the counter..
Ok, anyway... at some point they managed to find a place, so I went at small table very wobbly..
I came here to drink a good tea in a quiet environment, but unfortunatly, the owner decided it was better to blast stupid dance music with a big speaker..
So yeah, if you reserve, expect that it will be like you did not, & if you are seeking peaceful tea, expect instead nightclub ambiance.
Ah yes, & it costed me for just a tea, more than to eat a complete meal in a not expensive restaurant.
Super expérience pour la dégustation & cérémonie infusion thé vert froid. Shiho était merveilleuse pour expliquer & faire la cérémonie. Nous allons le refaire c'est certain!
We had a lovely tea tasting experience. We were able to book easily online in advance, which made it very simple. The host was pleasant & gave great suggestions. We had the iced green tea that you infuse little by little with ice & water. It was a unique & wonderful experience. Will come back!
Cozy, intimate, excellent tea expertise & service. Delicious homemade seasonal Japanese treats as well, from matcha chocolate cakes to tea soaked risotto. The perfect place to relax.
I am wowed at the sea of tranquil energetic vibrations, the amazing tea selection, their presentation of the tea & food was out of this world! I will be back!! 😁
This place made for a very enjoyable outing. Ordering was quick & straightforward, the workers were welcoming, & the food turned out really well. The atmosphere also had a nice charm to it. I'd absolutely recommend trying this spot.
Maybe I'm a little biased toward Japanese comfort classics, but this entire setup feels like it was ripped out of a Kyoto alleyway. Japanese lady running the entire operation by herself, with a small tea room in the back.
The tea menu was a mix of premium sourcing from Taiwan & Japan. The owner mentioned the Japanese options are heavily focused on Uji tea. I've had Uji matcha before, but the pour here cranks the umami to an absolute extreme. It honestly tasted like 90% rich chicken broth with just a fleeting hint of bitterness at the very end.
Fascinating brewing mechanics as well. By using a 50:50 hot & cold water mix to hit exactly 40°C, she was essentially running a targeted extraction. Cooler water pulls out the sweet, savory amino acids like L-theanine, but it's not hot enough to drag out the bitter catechins locked in the leaves.
Also a standard pour numbs your palate through thermal shock & masks delicate flavors. But at just above body temp, TRPM5 channels fires at maximum efficiency. So the liquid hits your tongue at the perfect thermodynamic threshold where your brain is most hyper-receptive to those savory glutamates.
The food selection was low key what really hooked us tho. Ochazuke (rice in tea broth) was one of my favorite childhood comfort food, & it tasted exactly like the ones I had in Japan. The green tea broth used for this dish has a much lower umami profile with light, earthy notes. They cut their smoked salmon thick (like a steak), but serve it cold. That temperature contrast against the warm broth & the density of the cut made its texture really unique.
