Cha-An Teahouse Reviews

I actually like the somewhat low key entrance steps only to find out a lovely space on the second floor. The dessert are both beautiful and tasty. There are no coffee choices but plenty of teas to choose from. Recommend a chef jewelry box selection for two to three people. The services can be a bit slow when there are a lot of people but the nice ambiance is more than adequate to cover for it.

We read about Cha An in a United Airlines travel magazine during a recent trip. We were intrigued. They feature a very nice light menu of savory and sweet fare along with beers, sake, and tea. Very nicely done.

Delicious and beautifully prepared desserts. Highly recommend for tea + dessert. Feels authentically Japanese and offers a unique menu.

Chocolate soufflé wonderful the black sesame brûlée the best In New York. Highly recommend. We totally loved it and the service was great too!

I say late lunch because Cha-an only opens at 2pm till late night. They offer daily lunch set which includes a main dish with tea and dessert. Food was delicious and dessert was a chef's special- a surprise. Great place for lunch/afternoon tea - nice atmosphere.

This place isn't one that stands out on 9th St but it's a gem of a place for a unique dessert. Someone had told me about this place so I decided to go one night after dinner. The place is very small....you walk up the stairs and you're greeted by the host/server. I only came for dessert and what they are known for is their black sesame creme brulee which is absolutely delicious! We had another dessert but I can't remember what it was but that black sesame was to die for....you can't come here and not try it! Of course, they also have a good selection of teas but as you can see the only thing that stood out in my mind was my dessert! LOL The place is very cute...and the service was great as well. The servers are very attentive and polite. I loved the place...

Good place to have quick tea and try Chinese desserts and snacks. As per price, it is affordable. Tasty tea variations. I recommend to try lemon-verbena tea.

The quality and atmosphere of this cozy tea house were a pleasant surprise. We were looking for a restaurant for dinner but ended up in this tea house. We ordered souffles, flan and mochi. The flan was pale green with a subtle flavor of basil, very refreshing! The souffles was also light but with a wonderful balance between the sweetness of the crust and sourness from berries. Not filling, the three desserts just opened our appetite for a late dinner.

delicate flavors. great tea selection

A little over half year since our last visit and we have revisited this wonderful restaurant that serves great Japanese desserts. We still find this place serves the very best of Japanese desserts.

Today I walked to one of the most wonderful cities in the world. After taking the #6 train to 'Little Tokyo', I walked east out of the Astor Place station, up to 9th Street, and within minutes found myself in front of Cha An. This teahouse is in an area where Japanese restaurants, shops, tea houses, coffee houses and a supermarket, together build a little Japan away from Japan. True, the name does not hint at all at a Japanese locality but the Pastry Chef Norie Uematsu, the food and the ambience certainly are. The coffee world is a mutilated one if it does not offer good tea and cocoa, so I am always in search of places dedicated to any of these hot drinks. As soon as I learned of Cha An, I made plans to visit it. After a couple of experiences in the geographically true Tokyo, especially at Ginza’s second-floor Higashiya, where an unlimited dedication to being hospitable - omotenashi - is clearly manifested, the interiors, detailed attention and presentation at Cha An Teahouse let me feel right at home, as I have repeatedly felt in the country of Japan. Opened in 2004 by restaurateur Bon Yagi, this tea haven offers traditional white, green, black and pu-erh teas, exceptional desserts and a few savory dishes. Teas are pretty much available all over the world, and so is sushi but their culturally specific confectionaries are not as extensively known or available overseas. On my first of many visits that are bound to follow, I ordered their Pu erh. This is the black tea that is commonly aged in cakes for decades. The taste varies, depending on leaves, process and region but they are usually rich in deep flavors. A perfect experience was pairing it with a Japanese version of the Italian tiramisu - their Matcha Tira “Masu”, with mascarpone, red bean paste and a chestnut. This is the joy of opening mind and palate to different cultures. Nothing is self-evident, nothing is only our own, and everything changes in context.

for kaiseki cuisine on the cheap, this is a charming spot for solid tasty home-style dishes and a great selection of teas

LOVES the black sesame ice cream, but was disappointed by the lavender mint cold brew tea – it wasn't all that cold, nor did the mint really come through. Service was also a bit slow and the table next to us actually left because they were sat down and then ignored for about 20 minutes.

Thus unassuming little Japanese tea house tucked in a second floor of a row of nondescript low rise buildings on 9th Street is just out of the way enough to feel like a special find! It's in fact well known amoung nearby NYU students and other in the know locals and visitors. My friend was a frequent visitor but hadn't been back for 3 years. She was happy to find the quality still high and the ambience still special. We had planned for this so we were able to sample several items on the menu. My absolute favourite is the black sesame creme brulee - there simply are not enough words to do it justice. It is beautiful to look at and even better to savour. The matcha lattes with various toppings are refreshing too. We did not try the many tea choices because it was a very hot day and we were parched from shopping!

It's a small place that offers really good dessert and tea. Went with my friends after dinner for mochi, ice cream, and some tea for digestion. Nice place to hang out. Saw they also offer bento boxes for lunch, will definitely come back to try more stuff.

I arrived 20 minutes after opening on a Sunday and the wait was an hour. Not surprising considering the size, perhaps 15 tables. Tea is fantastic, also enjoyed a unique soba beer. The menu offers some surprising fusion dishes and we couldn't resist trying something non-traditional in addition to the Eel Donburi we had the egg salad toast and Matcha Parfait. Everything was far above expectation, a unique blend of flavors that were quite the delight.

The best kept secret! Climb up the stairs and find yourself in the cutest traditional Japanese tea house. The perfect place to meet a friend for an intimate conversation. Cha-An offers a variety of bento boxes with a variety of small appetizers and pastries. Try the matcha float drink, deliciously green and foamy, or go for the Chrysanthemum tea, pure herbal delight. The restaurant also offers Kangen water, the most purified and cleansing ionized water. The most soothing experience.

We stumbled across cha-an when in search for a coffee / tea / dessert place. It's located off a nearby square containing larger / more generic coffee houses, and we're glad that we went the few extra steps to make it to cha-an. The HojiCha Anmitsu is superb, as well as the black sesame creme brulee. Pair those with the range of teas, and you are all set for a perfect dessert. We did not partake of the main menu, but from what we could see, one should definitely go for them. The food vibe is definitely core Japanese but with adventurous extensions. Hoping to be back real soon!

We accidentally happened upon this small authentically decorated Japanese place, up a flight of steep stairs, for lunch. I never would have ventured up it if my friend hadn't led the way. The black sesame creme brulee, which has ice cream on top. It was one of the most unexpectedly delicious things I've ever tasted. My friend ordered it, so I only had a spoonful.It's not your typical Japanese restaurant and you won't find rolls or sushi or sashimi, so study the menu and reviews before you go! They have a wide selection of teas. I was dissapointed that my bowl was mostly rice with four small cubes of tofu and no sauce$20 seemed steep. I think there was a mix up when I said I couldn't have sesame seeds, so they left off the sauce that I see in the photos.It needs the sauce! Without it, it was bland.

I've been to Cha An a lot of times and it never disappointed me. The place is small so sometimes there is a line to get in. Once you sit down, though, the atmosphere is calm and cozy. The decor and presentations are very Japanese. The menu is full of Asian creativity. I almost always share Chef's set with friends. It allows you to try a bit of at least 3-4 desserts arrange in a beautiful picture. The flavors are exquisite and the tea makes them even better.

probably should be 2.5 stars.

For just $18 for a solo afternoon tea set, this is a steal! It includes 2 small sandwiches, five kinds of japanese-inspired fusion desserts (scones, muffins and macarons with a Japanese twist) and your choice of tea (their tea selections are very extensive!). The zen ambiance is a plus. All the staff are Japanese, so there's this sense of authenticity. And since the staff is Japanese, the service is topnotch (not the typical New York service -- just saying...). I would recommend this place if you want a quiet afternoon alone or an intimate conversation with friends. Oh and by the way, their toilet is the high-tech Japanese one (with all the buttons), so you should check that out too.

Great Japanese Tea house. I heard the Mochi is great. Hate MOCHI!

the set menu used to be really good, in terms of taste, quality, and the amount of food is decent. everything was good.then they took away the tea that used to be included in the set meal(it was only a little pinch of loose tea, but now if you ask for a cup of tea,they charge $5 which was over charge), starting in the beginning of 2015. the amount of food has decreased, also the dessert was not as good as before, they now give you brownie and ordinary putting, which comes with the set as dessert.

A friend took me to this place and said that it was really good. The place is small but the food is really good. The service is nice and the bathrooms are clean. Thumbs up for this place. You can enjoy everything from mochi to green tea cookies.

We almost missed this wonderful teahouse tucked in between several restaurants and up the stairs in a small room on the second floor. The atmosphere was cool and comfortable and gave you the feeling of being someplace other than a hot, crowded city. I don't generally compliment the comfort of bathroom facilities, but Cha-an's had the cleanest, nicest facility I've ever visited. We ordered the peach shaved ice - one order was just slightly enough for the four of us, but it was quite large. Served with the peach syrup and a sweetened cream on the side for you to apply as you desired, there were some slices of peach on the bottom as a bonus. I also ordered the homemade mochi which my family is quite fond of and enjoyed it thoroughly. The only downside was being told that there was a $24.00 minimum order which seemed odd - we had ordered $23.50. No problem; I chose one of their green trees and was rewarded with a flavorful hot tea to drink before heading out. The comfort of our seating (in a cozy booth), the atmosphere in general and the delicious food make this a place I will look forward to returning to.

We had desser sampler, which includes tea parfait, black sesame ice-cream, sesame brûlée, homemade mochi, and two pieces of homemade japans biscuits), and Green Tea Anmitsu. The presentation is pretty and delicate. But the dessert is below my expectation. Compared to other Japanese restaurant offering traditional desserts in East village, Cha-An's dessert has no impressive taste. I think I would not come for dessert next time, but I'd like to try their set menu.

Have you tryied thier 'sen-cha'? It's from the young grean tea leaves and so mild and soft. Desserts are unique.

Lovely Japanese tea and cake place also serving simple lunches. You feel you are in Japan at this second floor small restaurant. Lunch special Donburi Unagi Kabayaki sliced grilled eel with shredded egg. Famous for tea and Japanese deserts. Chakura set $24. Delightful would come again. Bathrooms were clean too

I was there with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon. This Japanese decoration located in the second floor, you will see bamboo and wood. It seemed quiet and a bit dark but it's not bothering you to see Japanese waitresss' clear smiling faces. We sat in the corner next to the window while a few other guests scattered around. We ordered ice matcha latta, grilled salmon toast (we liked the light mustard sauce), sesame brûlée and a pot of hot tea I fogot the name. I believe they have been keeping stable quality as you can see it from the presentation in a different time manner. I like it for one more reason. The waitress was so gentle to place everything on our table and she kept refilling tea for my friend in three hours. We had a really good time from 2 - 5 pm. I heard about this place before. I will bring more friends to come but not more than one each time, and only weekday afternoon as it was getting crowd when we left.

Japanese don't eat chicken teriyaki, tempura and sushi everyday. This is the place for non-Japanese to try ordinary-but-wonderful Japanese food. Service was great!

Nice oriental interiors and atmosphere (incense smell was slightly too strong though). Their desserts looked beautiful, but quite pricey. We each had the traditional Japanese lunch set and it tasted very healthy. Some of the small dishes I didn’t love too much, but the rice, miso soup, smoked salmon and tofu were good. Came with a small green tea pudding dessert which was the right amount of sweet. Expensive overall, but presentation is good. Did expect some of the smaller dishes to taste a bit better though.

A nice little place of Japanese tea and dessert. It sits in East Village. Love the atmosphere, nice and quiet. Decoration was delicate and background music was soothing. We had chamomile and lavender mint tea, and black sesame crème brulee. Tea was good and dessert was nice. If you happen to spend some time in East Village, you might want to check out this place and have some rest.

You go there for their desserts but they also offer good food. I really enjoy the chef selections. Cash only.

Cha-An is a cozy little Japanese tea and dessert place. The appetizers are a hit or miss. The teas are definitely overpriced, but the desserts are well worth it. The green tea parfait and the black sesame creme brulee are amazing.

Stopped by to check out this tea house yesterday with 2 of my girl friends not expecting to stay 4 hours there, but we did! The staff was very respectful, not rushing us out of the restaurant, greeting us with smiles throughout our entire time there. Food came quickly, and went above and beyond our expectations. We ordered their lunch special, which was a good size. We had enough room in our stomachs for desserts. (The rice was so flavorful and delicious - I could've eaten it by itself.) What grabbed my attention most was the delicious dessert! We absolutely loved their homemade mochi; highly recommend the black sesame flavor - I dreamt about it last night. Their black creme brûlée was a delightful surprise. Both desserts were shared among 3 girls just fine. Having been to Japan, my girl friends had high expectations of the matcha latte - and they said that Cha An's matcha was really good. There's even a mindblowing surprise in the matcha latte that I will not spoil for the public - you'll just have to go there to taste for yourself! Highly recommend this place. I'd try this place early in the afternoon when they're not as busy. We visited Thursday afternoon at around 3pm, and we noticed that it started picking up around 7pm.

My wife and I along with my soul sister from NYC were strolling around this neighborhood. We were looking for a cafe to sit and chat. We came upon this cafe while looking for another on the same street. The pictures posted at the entrance enticed all of us to want to try it. After entering and going up a stairway we were pleasantly surprised at the cool Japanese rustic interior. We were warmly greeted and seated. The decor made it feel like we were in a tea house in Japan. The menu had a nice selection of Japanese desserts, teas and some savory food items. We ordered a Deluxe Matcha Latte, a Matcha Affogato and the Homemade Mochi. We also got a pot of hot green tea. As is typical of Japanese dessert items they came out visually appealing. The matcha items were tasty and refreshing but the homemade mochi really stood out. Freshly made they were soft and delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. Our server was friendly and attentive. We all really enjoyed our experience at Cha-An tea house.

The dessert sampler was good but I enjoyed their tea more. It was very cold that day and it was just perfect to get a cup of warm tea. This place is great for dates and catching up with your friends.

This is a typical Japanese tea house type of restaurant which offers quality food that's also pretty to look at. It's a good place to go for dessert after dinner, or maybe have a late meal in the afternoon. But if you come here on a busy Friday night, the wait could be very long because it's not that kind of place where people eat and run.

This place has a really eclectic menu, with great dessert options. However, it gets pretty crowded and the wait tends to extend past 30 minutes, even at 9pm at night on a weekday. I would recommend calling ahead to reserve by phone (if they allow it) Grab a seat by the window as well

I came here after a google search on places to eat in NYC for Japanese Dessert. This place is on the 2nd floor, i love the decor because it made me feel like we’re dining in Japan. The hostess seated us immediately. It’s full of people but not too crowded. I ordered the Mochi mochi Koe (delicious matcha mochis/ice cream combo), the unagi don (teriyaki eel and rice), premium matcha latte (iced matcha latter with ice cream and red beans in it), sisho mojito and iced matcha. I definitely recommend this place for anyone who loves Japanese Desserts. This place is a tea house so they don’t have a lot dinner dishes option. It’s mostly Desserts, drinks some main dish and snacks.

They don't rush you here. That being said, the place is so popular in the evenings I feel guilty if I take too long. The desserts are just sweet enough to tickle your palate, but not overwhelming to stave you off a second round if you so desire. But then again, I have quite the sweet tooth but I like light sweets. The kind that don't leave you with a heavy feeling afterwards. The meals are also healthy and freshly prepared. People who like heavy meals with too much 'punch' may not like the taste but this place is definitely my preference. I feel full after a good meal here, but never in a way that I regret. Multi-gran rice, vegetable quiche, etc. Healthy fare that's good to eat. And I always have to have dessert here. The teas are lovely. They do get busy so it's hard to get a waiter or waitress, but that's because they're always working. I come here whenever I can. I still have to try the tea ceremony and they also have baking lessons.

To mix the evening up, decided on having our dessert at cha-an following dinner at a restaurant in the area.. Not being a qualified/seasoned tea drinker I'll defer to the other tea reviewers. I selected the "Jewelry Box" to share with my guest anticipating that we would be wowed by the pastry "chef's dessert selection"...we were not. Had this been a blind test I would have surmised that I was nibbling on a Trader Joe's selection of Japanese desserts. Back to Veniero's I go for after lunch/dinner dessert.

Stumbled upon cha-an with my girlfriend and didn't know what to expect from a "tea house". We were both amazed at how beautiful it was inside. Everything from the decor, to the friendly and attentive staff, to the GORGEOUS presentation of the food and tea made it a very special - and reasonable - experience. A must if you enjoy Japanese foods and are in NYC.

Came here with a friend after work and we both loved the staff and the atmosphere of the restaurant. My friend was not super excited about her Mochi Mochi dessert, but I loved the black sesame /green mint ice cream they had. If you come here, definitely try some combo of a tea and one of their ice cream desserts. The black sesame was a surprising favorite of the night.

A tiny upstairs teahouse that was authentic in Japanese décor and immaculate presentations. The savoury bento boxes and desserts are of equal good quality. Perfect place to hide from the hustle and bustle. Don’t miss any of the desserts, your mouth will thank you!

My daugther is obsessed with all things Japanese so cha-an was on her "must do" things for our trip to NYC. It's a tiny little restaurant, upstairs off of 9th Street in the Little Tokyo area of the East Village. Service and food is excellent and decor is interesting and beautiful. We enjoyed their hibiscus iced tea and their lunch sampler plate (small bowls of delicious little tastes) along with their shrimp toast. We didn't have dessert but they looked magnificent. You can even book a private room for an afternoon tea ceremony. We loved this place and I highly recommend it.

I have a thought. If I experience a meal from another culture in the right atmosphere, I have taken a brief vacation, without the security screening, packing and jet-lag. Is this why we go to restaurants? If so, Cha-An Teahouse is one great vacation. Questions: Will a teahouse serve an ample meal to a hungry post-matinee theatre-goer? Am I too old to be wandering around the formerly decrepit and dangerous East Village, now a blossoming niche of tiny cutting-edge clothing design shops, tiny half-century old cutting-edge clothing design shops (otherwise known as vintage clothing), vape sellers (am I in favor of e-cigarettes?) and Ukranian eateries? Burdened by an over-active brain on a chilly late fall afternoon, I stumble onto 9th Street and are thrilled by the NYU community, the touches of 1800s New York City (at least one old-time street lamp), and the Japanese-influenced food shops. The hunt is on and the hounds are braying. Menus are posted outside each eatery as usual, but taken by the unfamiliarity of a teahouse, we open the door to Cha-An Teahouse, mount a very steep staircase, part the half-height door curtains (extending from top to waist) and are visually inspired by the warm wooden counter and the cubby holes of teas and teapots. We scan the small space for an empty table. The gentle hostess is pleased to take our cell-phone number and promises to call in 20-30 minutes. Back down the still steep staircase, we plunge onto 9th street for some more neighborhood exploration. As this is a restaurant review, I will leave the exploration to you, and just say that 25 minutes later we are seated among many Japanese speaking young patrons and greeted by a Japanese waiter who is eager to explain the unusual menu in nearly indecipherable English. We are still confused. Is this a dessert place with a few savory dishes? How do I choose among 15-20 teas with unfamiliar names? Is lunch still being served at 4:30 PM? The menu bucks the trend of detailed ingredient descriptions, insinuations of “burnt blueberry” and other olfactory delights and obscure village names replete with terroir. We end up working out some order with our waiter. The $10 “honey phoenix” pot of tea arrives and the fragrance is indeed distinctive, but mild. I search my pockets for my Japanese-English dictionary, remember that this is the age of iPhone translator apps and am only brought back to NYC by the arrival of a tray for me (a “Kago Set”) and a tray (the Tuna Tataki Lunch Special) for my companion. How wonderful are the oddly shaped dishes coated with various glazes. I recognize an herb from the farmers’ market – it is “shiso” a common Asian herb – and bite off a snippet. Another flavor treat. The tofu is silken, much better marinated than I can do at home and served with a small chewy mushroom to add depth. The thinly sliced salmon layered over some lettuce leaves is so very tasty; the tiny shrimp are coated in a mayonnaise/herb sauce with 2 or 3 delicious potato-like balls as companions; oops, the miso soup sheds its steam and I realize I was supposed to start with it. What fun to feint and parry amongst the offerings? 7-grain rice? I am beyond trying to understand that oxymoron. The flavors of the food are mostly unidentifiable, but subtle and delightful. One last fun factoid. Try the toilet; it is different.

Lovely Japanese tea shop specializing in Asian patisserie. Excellent selection of teas, prepared with care. Adore the delicate desserts. If you're dining solo but it's not too crowded, ask to be seated at a table rather than the bar (so you don't miss the ambiance).

it is a nicely decorated place, no doubt, and the food is certainly pretty. but it is otherwise not impressive.

You have to try their Matcha Shaved Ice with real Matcha syrup, condensed milk, red beans. You can experience summer time in Japan!

I love Japanese desserts more than anything in the world, so this welcoming, peaceful teahouse is a piece of heaven for me. Our group of four stopped by on a hot, muggy afternoon, so the iced matcha lattes tasted even more heavenly than usual. The desserts we shared--seasonal matcha shaved ice and black sesame creme brulee--were so intensely flavored yet so refined. Sweet service as always. A wonderful place!

Loved the desserts and tea. Really cozy and a place to just chat with friends. The sesame creme brulee was really good if you like sesame. It was topped with a sesame ice cream too. My friends had a sakura flan and a green tea roll with sake ice cream. the sake ice cream was good and the sakura flan was interesting, in a good way. I love the desserts definitely would go back again. Thanks to my friend that did the research, wouldn't want to miss it.

This is a wonderful hidden "gem". The entrance is up a set of wooden stairs like visiting a true Japanese Tea House and the menu has the teas and snacks of Japan. We enjoyed a wonderful Matcha and "Moji" . Also available are lunches along with a variety of teas. I have come on my own to enjoy a pot of tea sitting at the counter and most recently with a friend for a relaxing conversation after enjoying a walk . Quiet and quaint and very much decorated in the authentic Japanese style.

Had a feeling we were in Japan enjoying the Japanese matcha dessert. Japanese decoration, Japanese light food, tea and dessert. Love their matcha and roasted tea ice cream and mochi mochi. Price is very reasonable. Very good customer service.

I almost don't want to write this review, for fear that Cha-an will be even busier than it is, but I have to give credit where it's due. You enter via a dark, narrow staircase that reminds me of the traditional machiya shops in Kyoto. The teahouse is tiny, dark and cozy, with just a few tables, and you may have to wait for one to free up, but the wait is worth it. Cha-an serves small Japanese-style entrees and desserts which change regularly; all of them delicious, expertly prepared, and beautiful to look at. I always get a matcha latte (though many fine Japanese hot teas are available), a salmon entree, and a cold dessert (shaved ice if available). Cha-an is not inexpensive, but the quality of the food and drink is unsurpassed. "Life-changing" is a vastly overused term, but if it applies anywhere, it applies here. Highly recommended.

We went here after having dinner in china town cuz my wife and I wanted to try a 'japanese dessert place'. Found it on trip advisor and decided to give a try. We were two adults and our twin five year olds. The lady told us it would be a 45 minute wait but if we would be willing to split up, she could sit two of us at the bar and two of us at a table. We decided to split up. Ok, so the table next to the one my son and I sat at was pretty much empty and when I inquired as to whether my wife and daughter could move over, we were told the table was reserved and needed to be held for the party. We were in the place for 45 minutes and no one ever sat down next to us at the table. Between the four of us, we had the ice cream duo with black sesame and chestnut flavor, hojicha anmitsu, and the mochi kochi. Maybe I've be spoiled by the places we visited when we were in japan but honestly, it was pretty much average and nothing to really rave about. Maybe I was just upset that different parties kept getting seated at tables all around us, but they insisted that we couldn't sit together so they ended up having my five year old daughter sit at the bar the entire time.

This is one of my favorite places for Japanese dessert. It was recommended to me by my niece. It turns out a really superb place to have all those delicious Japanese desserts. The dessert colors and flavors were marvelous. This place has fine customer service and great ambience too. I am planning my next visit when I am in town again.

Simplicity, low key, quiet, tastes good

We went to the sit-down restaurant and since they don’t accept reservations, we were placed in line. So, they told us that if we don’t want to wait, we can go to their take-out sister restaurant few steps down the street. And we were glad we went there! The tiny place delivered a big punch. The matcha latte was great, the icecream was nice and small delicate tiramisu cakes are very delectable. Just pretty pricey…

Excellent hidden and small Japanese place for sweets.

We needed a place in the area to wait out an hour before our dinner reservation and this was on a cool autumn Saturday evening. We popped in for some tea and a cozy place to wait. From the outside signage to the indoor décor, this place is quintessentially Japanese. Great tea selection and attentive service means a repeat visit here is to come. The place was half empty at 6pm but full by 7pm, so beware you may need to wait for a table.