Japan’s “tea” and France’s “pastry”—çayca is a place where the aesthetics and techniques cultivated by these two traditions quietly come together. The name “çayca” is a coined word combining “ça” (茶, tea) and “ca” (菓, confectionery) with the French neutral pronoun “y.” Through a full-course experience of Japanese tea and plated desserts, çayca invites guests to discover the differences between the culinary cultures of Japan and France, as well as the harmony that emerges when they meet.

çayca was created by Kaoru Kurihara, who has served as chef pâtissier at some of Tokyo’s leading grandes maisons, as a place to express his own world of desserts. With French culinary techniques as its foundation, the course incorporates seasonal ingredients, Japan’s natural environment and culture, and the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony to create a unique assiette dessert experience found only here.

Throughout the course, desserts reflecting the changing seasons are completed one by one before your eyes. Temperature, texture, aroma, acidity, and sweetness are carefully considered, and each plate is served at the precise moment when its flavors are at their best. The experience is not simply about tasting a finished dessert, but also about enjoying the very process and time in which it comes to life.

While each plate has its own distinct character, a single story flows through the entire course. From the tableware and presentation to the gestures performed before you, and even the pauses and moments of anticipation before each dish is served, every element contributes to bringing Kurihara’s world of desserts to life.

After all the desserts have been enjoyed, a bowl of matcha is served.

Guests may arrive at different times and enjoy their desserts at their own pace, but for the final matcha, everyone present shares the same moment and enjoys the tea together.

In the Japanese tea ceremony, there is a concept known as ichiza konryu—the idea that those gathered together connect with one another and create a shared space. çayca treasures this philosophy as well. After each guest has spent their own time experiencing the desserts, everyone comes together as one gathering to share a bowl of tea.

A bowl of matcha prepared by a tea ceremony practitioner, followed by small confections and the final tea. The individual flow of time experienced by each guest briefly converges before everyone returns to their own daily life. With the lingering impressions of the desserts, the course quietly draws to a close.

We invite you to experience the one-of-a-kind world that can only be found at çayca.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 79.68 - USD 126.21
  Dinner: USD 79.68 - USD 126.21

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any ingredients you dislike, or cannot consume due to allergies or religious reasons, please be sure to inform us at least one week in advance.Please note that we may not be able to accept your reservation if there is a wide range of ingredients you cannot eat.Additionally, we are unable to accommodate allergy-related requests made on the day of your visit without prior notice.

  As matcha will be served, we are unable to accept reservations from guests who cannot consume caffeine.

  
  

• Arrival time:

  To ensure your meal can begin on time, please arrive at least 5 minutes before your reservation time.If you do not arrive within 10 minutes of your reservation time without prior notice, your reservation will be automatically cancelled.

• Dress Code:

  A smart casual dress code is recommended.

• Children:

  Only guests aged 12 and above who can enjoy the same course menu as adults are permitted to dine with us.

• Others:

  We kindly ask that guests do not visit for purposes other than dining.

  Guests wearing strong fragrances, such as excessive perfume or fabric softener, which may interfere with the taste and aroma of the cuisine, may be refused entry as it may disturb other guests.

  Arranging an external interpreter can be discussed for an additional fee. While we cannot guarantee availability, please let us know in the remarks section if you wish to request this service.

  Our restaurant is located on the third floor and there is no elevator. As the restaurant is operated solely by female staff, we can only accept reservations from guests using wheelchairs if they are accompanied by someone who can assist them upon arrival.

  Please note that there is no smoking area available.

  We kindly ask that you refrain from photographing people. Additionally, we ask that you do not visit for the purpose of taking photos or videos of the tea ceremony performance.