NIPPON CHA | Bayside Restaurant

  4.5 – 1,270 reviews   • Japanese restaurant

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Irashaimase いらっしゃいませ! Welcome to Nippon Cha Bayside Restaurant! Since April 28th, 2016, we’ve dedicated ourselves to a unique, tea-focused dining experience. Our menu offers a curated selection of signature dishes and favorites, like Tochucha ramen, tea-infused donburi, tea sushi, premium matcha drinks, and our popular tea desserts such as matcha tiramisu. Every dish reflects our commitment to quality, using top 10% grade matcha from Kyoto, celebrated for its vibrant flavor and heritage. These six categories represent our dedication to health-conscious dining and the authentic Japanese tea culture of Nippon Cha. Join us in savoring these tea-inspired creations and celebrating Japanese tea culture with our community of tea lovers.

Ramen, rice bowls & traditional Japanese teas in a streamlined space with light wood paneling.

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Wattanachai CH
This place is amazing! The ingredients are high quality and the food tastes great, you can tell from the very first bite. Most importantly, the staff are super kind, polite, and provide excellent service.

They were attentive and gave great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be back!
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chloe Zheng
It took a 25-minute drive from Manhattan, but I finally got to enjoy some beautiful and delicious sashimi. Their brown sugar matcha latte is also worth trying! A gentleman named Henry patiently introduced each dish to us and even gave us a complimentary matcha cake. This is highly recommended! It’s fantastic!
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JP Williams
I have been here 3 times this year. One week I went back to back. I ordered the Spicy Miso. Everything from the broth to the noodles and toppings were an experience on my taste buds. The servers are very attentive and fully present. I feel like I’m in Japan not Queens when there. Nippon Cha has the top spot for my favorite Ramen in Queens and the whole NYC.
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Billy Gavigan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nippon Cha’ – Flushing

Ramen with Purpose, Tea with Soul

いらっしゃいませ — and welcome to Nippon Cha’, one of Bayside’s most thoughtful and quietly distinctive Japanese dining experiences.

Since opening in 2016, Nippon Cha’ has taken a refreshingly different approach: ramen and Japanese comfort food built around premium tea culture. This isn’t a gimmick — it’s a philosophy, and it shows in every bowl.

The Ramen

The standout is the Tochucha Ramen, a bowl that feels both comforting and refined. The broth is clean, balanced, and deeply savory without being heavy — a welcome contrast to overly fatty tonkotsu styles. There’s clarity here. Each sip tastes intentional.

The noodles have proper bite, the toppings are thoughtfully portioned, and nothing overwhelms the bowl. This is ramen you finish feeling satisfied, not sluggish — a true reflection of Nippon Cha’s health-conscious Japanese approach.

Tea as the Foundation

What sets Nippon Cha’ apart is its seamless integration of top-grade Japanese tea, including top 10% Kyoto matcha sourced through Ujien Seicha in Japan. Tea isn’t an afterthought — it’s woven into the menu, from tea-infused donburi to tea sushi, enhancing flavor while keeping the experience light and clean.

Drinks & Desserts

The matcha drinks are exceptional — vibrant, earthy, and never overly sweet. And the matcha tiramisu deserves special mention: rich but balanced, indulgent without heaviness, and one of the better tea-based desserts you’ll find in Queens.

Atmosphere & Service

The space is calm, modern, and welcoming — a place where you can slow down and actually enjoy your meal. Service is warm and sincere, reflecting the Japanese hospitality ethos that defines the restaurant’s identity.

Final Verdict

Nippon Cha’ is more than a ramen shop — it’s a tea-driven Japanese dining experience rooted in quality, balance, and intention. In a neighborhood full of bold flavors and competition, Nippon Cha’ stands out by doing something rarer: staying true to its philosophy.

「美味しいと笑顔に出来る」— Delicious food brings smiles.
Nippon Cha’ lives up to that promise.

Highly recommended for:
Ramen lovers, tea enthusiasts, health-conscious diners, and anyone looking for authentic Japanese flavors done with care.
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Lin
I have been here two or three times, and every time has been a good experience. The food feels fresh and clean, and the sushi is very fresh and high quality.
The place is very clean and the atmosphere is nice, a good place to go with a friend.
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Jenny K
⭐️⭐️ (2/5)
Stopped by Cha Nippon for a late lunch recently, and the quality was underwhelming for a restaurant with such high ratings.

Our group ordered a couple of chirashi bowls. The fish slices were thin and unremarkable, and the avocado was clearly past its prime. It didn’t feel particularly fresh or well-presented for the $35/$39 price point.

The biggest disappointment, though, was how overly sweet everything was. The curry udon was shockingly sweet — it tasted like sugar had been added by the spoonful, which completely threw off what should be a balanced curry. Even the chirashi came with a yuzu soy mixture that was heavily sweetened. It felt like every dish was a hidden sugar bomb.

Overall, the food felt inauthentic and mid-tier at best, especially considering the reputation. Definitely not worth it, and I wouldn’t return based on this experience.
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Danny Lui
Nippon Cha is absolutely fantastic—easily a 5-star experience! The katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside yet juicy and tender inside, one of the best I’ve had. Their noodles were rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care, giving a truly comforting taste. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive, making the meal even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to friends who love authentic Japanese comfort food!
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Nick
Great atmosphere. Excellent chicken teriyaki set. Incredible salad. Rice was well cooked. Miso was good, but a bit too sweet for my taste. Vegetables and egg cup nice touches. My friend got sushi, came with real wasabi. Good restaurant would come back again.
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Jane Lee
This Japanese restaurant is an absolute gem! Their tuna don is hands-down the best I’ve ever had — so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. And the matcha tiramisu? Truly unmatched. It’s creamy, perfectly balanced, and absolutely to die for. I also love their appetizers, especially the baby octopus, which is tender and crispy. Everything here tastes incredibly fresh and thoughtfully made. You can tell we come here for birthday celebrations. A must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Japanese flavors and high-quality ingredients!
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Paul Tan
a little surprised & unhappy as i wasn’t advised that Uni is not in the sashimi feast dish($55)! & the crab meat still has icy; otherwise overall the food is quite fresh & service is great!
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