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Chado Tea Room - Downtown, Los Angeles, CA

Chado Tea Room - Downtown

4.3
4.3
33 Reviews
$30 and under
Afternoon Tea
Join us for afternoon tea at the Japanese American National Museum. Sharing a beautiful outdoor space with the museum, our tea room can accommodate parties of up to 20 people.

We are a Los Angeles-based tea room and online tea retailer. We've been here for 30 years, helping the people of Los Angeles discover tea. Chado Tea Room has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. With 4 locations, they have revolutionized the Angelino tea lover's experience. World Tea Award for Best Retail Tea House in 2016 and 2017

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, English
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 258-2531
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, South Asian/Indian, Women
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    1st and Alameda
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Little Tokyo / Arts District on the Gold Line
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

33 Reviews
  1. Lily19

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Really cute full tea service. The cutest tea pots! Fun place to celebrate a birthday or special occasion or even just a lengthy lunch to catch up with friends.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Unfortunately from my first visit to now this place has really gone down in value and product. Oily thin soup that taste like store bought tomato sauce. The summer salad with walnuts and apples was a poor choice with no chicken or dressing. It was prepared in a way that if you got a bite it was all lettuce. The salmon toast was just that salmon on toast. And the golden monkey tea was probably the only thing item I could enjoy if you can even call it that. And while afternoon tea is about taking your time, enjoying the after meaning a wait is expected, for what my and my husband received was an insult. Overall it was a sad experience since I really used to love this place. I don’t know if I’ll bother to come back at all.

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  3. sharonP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved our experience at the tea room. The whole experience was great and the tea selection was amazing. We would definitely recommend it if you are looking for that kind of experience.

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  4. crystalw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I came to celebrate my birthday and it was such an amazing experience. The service, food, and overall ambiance was perfect. I cannot recommend enough but definitely make a reservation on the weekends.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Afternoon high tea was delightful. The scones were so fresh and the tea was delicious with a hint of fruity taste.

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  6. MeganG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic, elegant and delicious. The birthday tea service was amazing.

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  7. member

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service is great and the atmosphere is also very soothing and comfortable. I was there many years ago, and I felt that the quality of food has gone down a bit. Otherwise, it is still a nice place for an afternoon tea event!

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  8. LynnS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The sandwiches could've have been stuffed alittle more. But overall they were tasty. The tea, salad and soup was filling too. All was good especially the sweets. The table we sat at was wobbly and one of us had to put pressure down on base while eating. Still we managed to have a good meal Overall my husband and I had an enjoyable tea time after a wonderful Dodger Discussion event at JANM. I will return to eat at Chado Tea House again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The restaurant is serene and quaint. All of the tea cup decor makes you feel at home, it’s warm and inviting. The food leaves a little to be desired. The tea is good but I was disappointed that they didn’t have sugar cubes or that milk wasn’t automatically offered. I prefer the Pasadena location

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  10. NothinButATeaThang

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent tea selection and wonderful service. Will come back again!

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  11. Nicolem

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff were amazing will definitely make plans to go again.

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  12. Disappointed

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Chado use to be one of my favorite places, but it had gone down in quality and experience or rather it has not kept up with trend as more and more tea services are available and offered.

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  13. Diana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super cute, and a great Mother’s Day gift too! Servers were wonderful and very kind in helping us understand the menu

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  14. JenniferL

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    I have been to Chado on a number of occasions and it is usually ok. For Mother’s Day they raised the price from $35 to $65 per person. The tea was lukewarm, sandwiches were mainly bread and stale and the sweets were, I hate to say, supermarket quality. The service was ok but the quality did not match the cost. I would’ve expected better quality or a special menu for the upcharge of mother’s day. We had gone last year and it was $35 pp with a fixed menu for Mother’s day. I wrote an email to the manager and got no response which is why I’m writing this review.

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  15. DavidS

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This Tea Room has got to be the greatest. The teas were superbly, brewed with a beautiful ambience. The scones were to die for. A great place for an outside visit.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    I wouldn’t suggest going to this location. Solely because I’ve gone a couple times and they never have specific items. Even if it’s early in the morning they don’t have certain things. And I do not think it’s worth it going. It’s also pricey for what they give you.

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  17. WendyG

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Blanca was wonderful- warm & friendly. We had a great afternoon tea experience. The lemon chiffon herbal tea is delicious. Scones were tasty but very dry, sandwiches were also tasty. Sweet space connected to the Japanese American Museum.

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  18. Anonymous

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My daughter and I always love afternoon tea at the Chado Tea Room by the Japanese American National Museum. It's a very pretty and peaceful setting and overall, the tea and food is very good. I was a bit disappointed this time around because while the rest of the food was good, the scones (which are a crucial part of afternoon tea) were not. Usually they are light, moist and crumbly but this time they were dense, hard and dry. I think maybe the baker kneaded the dough too much or something. Otherwise we enjoyed ourselves and the service was attentive.

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  19. Reenie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    I loved the ambience, the sweet and attentive waitress, the attractive and whimsical display of unique teapots, and most of all the huge wall of every kind of tea imaginable! I did feel the price of the food was a bit high, but where isn't it these days?

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very cute place. Service was great, food was lovely. Would come back for a casual special occasion.

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  21. Aaronbo

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Cute is maybe the best word if you like Porcelain doll decor. On the one hand it feels authentic like a Japanese tea room on the other hand it feels made up just to make money. 3 tier sandwich presentation was nice and the sandwiches themselves were kind of ok. Not quite filling either we went to get some lunch afterwards.

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  22. goodfoodie

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The server was friendly, the food/tea was good. Really liked the scones. The teapot my tea came in was chipped at two places, thought it was a bit tacky.

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  23. Teresa

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful!

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  24. emo229

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely escape for an afternoon - like a mini-vacation. Tea selection is very impressive!

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  25. LisaTheFoodie

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, lovely food, just a nice time with an old friend.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It was a glorious stay

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely experience celebrating my granddaughter’s birthday.

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  28. LoisB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Food was good but the service was poor. Only two ppl working and when it started to rain I asked to sit inside and they told me no, but then accommodated three other tables who asked to move inside. When I conforted her about it she rolled her eyes and said "I'm sorry!!" Not sorry enough!

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  29. ChristinaB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, and our waitress’ knowledge of tea was fantastic. Perfect tea service!

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  30. anonymous

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Having visited the long-gone Chado on W.3rd Street many times, we hoped to enjoy our afternoon tea at the downtown location. It was a disappointment. There were only two people working. The service was polite but slow. The tables were not set properly. The sandwich bread was a bit stale. The scones were small. The ambiance was not as "charming" as we had hoped. Sadly, we do not recommend Chado downtown.

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  31. VeryUnsatisfied

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    I saw an ad for the Chado Tea Room and thought it would be a lovely holiday outing with my daughter and a couple friends. They were out if most menu items, no bread, no chicken, and the scones and cake we ordered were, store bought, stale and when reheated became weapons of war not for tea. There was nobody to explain about the teas the server although nice it was underwhelming to say the least.

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  32. RachelR

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    I’ve been to this one and the one in Pasadena. Both times service has been weird. Just make sure you have extra time in your day for a very leisurely tea.

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  33. 72andSunny

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Lovely quiet high tea midweek for my coworkers and me. Tea selection is impressive. I almost wish they offered a way to order flights to sample!

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FAQs

Chado Tea Room - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 258-2531.

Chado Tea Room - Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chado Tea Room - Downtown

369 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3901

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st and Alameda
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Little Tokyo / Arts District on the Gold Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, South Asian/Indian, Women
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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