At çayca, the worlds of Japanese tea and French pastry—each with its own cultivated sensibilities and techniques—meet in quiet harmony. The name “çayca” is a coined word that links tea (ça) and confection (ca) through the French neutral pronoun y, expressing the subtle dialogue between two distinct culinary cultures.

Rooted in the dessert philosophy of Kaoru Kurihara, a chef pâtissier who has led pastry programs at some of Tokyo’s finest grand maisons, çayca presents a new style of tea ceremony—one that weaves together Japanese tea culture and contemporary assiette desserts.

The experience begins with a tea ceremony performed by a tea master. In the stillness of the moment, a single bowl of tea gently opens the door to the time that follows. Freshly made seasonal plated desserts are then served one by one, each conceived as an interpretation of tea kaiseki. These creations reflect not only flavor, but also seasonality, space, silence, and the emotional nuances that arise in between. Finished before your eyes, the desserts invite you to savor aroma, movement, and atmosphere as part of the experience. The course concludes quietly with matcha and mignardises, bringing the tea gathering to a serene close.

In a space where ingredients, tableware, design, and even silence are in harmony, çayca guides you into a new realm of sensory expression—an encounter between tea ceremony and French dessert, realized in a tranquil, contemplative setting.

It is a one‑of‑a‑kind dessert experience that lingers not only on the palate, but gently in the heart.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 77.31 - USD 77.31
  Dinner: USD 77.31 - USD 77.31

• 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.