Chado Tea Room

On the Grid : Chado Tea Room

"With a “prideful but accessible” approach, Chado offers an authentic high-tea experience without the oft-associated posturing. The highlight is their “blooming teas”, a compact ball plopped into a glass teapot that gradually blossoms, unfurling and flexing until it has occupied the entire teapot, steeping into an intoxicating fragrance. And don’t be alarmed by the tanuki statues: traditional sculptures of raccoon-dogs with comically large testicles." - Sandwich Video

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"Chado serves tea daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with prices starting at $29 per person. The shop takes its teas seriously, with more than 200 varieties to choose from. Food options include smoked salmon and chicken sandwiches, cookies, and scones. Additional locations can be found in Pasadena, Hollywood, and Torrance." - Cathy Chaplin

"Chado Tea Room, Little Tokyo. With a “prideful but accessible” approach, Chado offers an authentic high-tea experience without the oft-associated posturing. The highlight is their “blooming teas”, a compact ball plopped into a glass teapot that gradually blossoms, unfurling and flexing until it has occupied the entire teapot, steeping into an intoxicating fragrance. And don’t be alarmed by the tanuki statues: traditional sculptures of raccoon-dogs with comically large testicles."

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"Preferred by Mary Sue Milliken for tea on their patio." - Marguerite Imbert

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"Not a coffee drinker, Mary Sue Milliken heads to Chado Tea Room for tea on their patio regularly." - Marguerite Imbert