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Teaism is an asian-inspired restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. We cook from scratch with fresh, healthy ingredients. There are lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options on our menu. Teaism is a great place to meet a friend but also a welcoming environment for people dining alone. We love to cater breakfast and lunch for close-by offices. Our menu features close to 50 different teas and herbal infusions and we make one of the best boba teas in DC.
Serves tea alongside a variety of bento boxes, sandwiches, and cookies, plus vegetarian options.
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Address: 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 638-6010
Website: https://www.teaism.com/
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Connor Chan
If you’re looking for a place to eat, want to do some work, relax, and grab a bite to eat, Teaism restaurant is the place for you.
The music adds a nice little taste of culture and the level of noise stayed pretty moderate. There is both upstairs and downstairs seating and the tables with the lightning gave off a friendly vibe.
The chicken bento I ordered came without much wait and I got a generous portion in it. It came with rice, chicken, chicken sauce, sauced broccoli, and sauced fried veggies.
If I get the privilege to come here again, I would like to explore the menu variety a bit more.
… moreThe music adds a nice little taste of culture and the level of noise stayed pretty moderate. There is both upstairs and downstairs seating and the tables with the lightning gave off a friendly vibe.
The chicken bento I ordered came without much wait and I got a generous portion in it. It came with rice, chicken, chicken sauce, sauced broccoli, and sauced fried veggies.
If I get the privilege to come here again, I would like to explore the menu variety a bit more.
Wendy M.
Ordered takeout from Teaism after enjoying a great lunch there recently, and it didn’t disappoint. I went with the broccoli tots, which is always a dependable favorite with that seasoned ranch.
I decided to try something new: the Korean Beef sandwich. Flavorful, a little messy, and the Thai basil added a bright, unexpected touch. I also ordered the butterfly pea yuzu lemonade, which was delicious and stunning. When butterfly pea flower hits citrus, it shifts from blue to a gorgeous purple-pink, and this drink delivered that moment perfectly.
The only downside was the missing napkins and utensils, even though I requested them in the notes. My colleague ordered broccoli tots and a lentil soup she enjoyed (a bit spicy!), but her order arrived without a spoon.
Even with the hiccup, Teaism remains one of my go-to spots when I’m craving Asian-inspired comfort food.
… moreI decided to try something new: the Korean Beef sandwich. Flavorful, a little messy, and the Thai basil added a bright, unexpected touch. I also ordered the butterfly pea yuzu lemonade, which was delicious and stunning. When butterfly pea flower hits citrus, it shifts from blue to a gorgeous purple-pink, and this drink delivered that moment perfectly.
The only downside was the missing napkins and utensils, even though I requested them in the notes. My colleague ordered broccoli tots and a lentil soup she enjoyed (a bit spicy!), but her order arrived without a spoon.
Even with the hiccup, Teaism remains one of my go-to spots when I’m craving Asian-inspired comfort food.
Yang Lee
My partner and I happened to stumble upon Teaism while we were visiting DC, and we were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and the quality of the food and tea. We were recommended the hojicha green tea by the staff member who saw we were struggling to make a decision, and it smelled amazing and was not overwhelming or too light. Perfect way to warm up after walking around DC in cold weather!
The food was spectacular. I got the Thai chicken curry, and my partner got the udon dish with shrimp. The curry was the most delicious dish I have had in a very long time. It was very fragrant, and the flavors were so rich. I loved the balance of protein and veggies. My partner really enjoyed the udon as well. The soup was tasty without being overwhelming. I personally thought it was a little light in flavor, but it was still yummy!
We definitely recommend and will be back!
… moreThe food was spectacular. I got the Thai chicken curry, and my partner got the udon dish with shrimp. The curry was the most delicious dish I have had in a very long time. It was very fragrant, and the flavors were so rich. I loved the balance of protein and veggies. My partner really enjoyed the udon as well. The soup was tasty without being overwhelming. I personally thought it was a little light in flavor, but it was still yummy!
We definitely recommend and will be back!
Lyn A.
I periodically stop in to buy looseleaf tea from Teaism’s Tea Shop, and thought I’d try their restaurant and have tea for a change. It is my first time stopping in their restaurant, and thought it would be nice to have breakfast with my Wuyi Tea — an oolong tea. They’re just opening for the day — I’m the only one here — so I opted to dine-in. I decided to have the Coriander Scrambled Eggs with Tea Cured Salmon. I was greeted at the counter and placed my order. The food is cooked so your wait time is like that of a casual diner, which is a notch up from fast-food prep. I opted to dine-in and went to sit down. This was my first time eating here, so I did not know they do not bring the food to your table — the counter person does not tell you the process. You just figure it out when you hear a number called, you happen to look at your receipt, and you look around to see your tray of food sitting on the counter. When they call your number you get your food from the pick-up counter, you also have to get your silverware (it’s not on the tray), and you go back to your seat to eat. Sorry to say they leave you to figure this process out, and you trust no one will walk away with your belongings. Know that it can be hard to hear the person call your number with their music playing in the background and/or if you happen to be wearing earbuds listening to your own program. Now the food. The Coriander Scrambled Eggs were good but cooked in too much butter; the tea cured salmon was good; and the “bread” appeared to be sliced roti. Overall, a good portioned meal for the price and prep. Just in the span of the 30 minutes or so my eating, the foot traffic picked up and it became livelier — seemingly a popular place. By the way, I headed next door to their Tea Shop to buy more Wuyi Tea and a few other items to take home. What a terrific way to kick-start the day.
… moreAdam Riemer
Great service and good food as always. I tried the Korean bbq sandwich this time. The bread veggies and sauce were perfect. The issue was the beef.
It was very dry and there was barely any of it. They bunched it up in the middle and it was not across the sandwich. I won’t order this again but I will order other foods.
My friend had the French toast and loved it.
… moreIt was very dry and there was barely any of it. They bunched it up in the middle and it was not across the sandwich. I won’t order this again but I will order other foods.
My friend had the French toast and loved it.
AshaKosha
This tea shop located very close to the Archive-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter metro station and the National Mall. They have a great selection of teas at an affordable price. Plus, they also service food. Would recommend trying it out if you’re ever in the area.
… moreZariestdrolé
Had a late lunch at Teaism Penn Quarter during cherry blossom season, and it was such a nice find! The food was way better than I expected – really flavorful and well-prepared.
The staff were super friendly and gave us plenty of time to look over the menu, which has a great variety of Japanese-inspired dishes. The salmon cake sandwich was a highlight – the bread was warm and perfectly toasted, which made it feel fresh and comforting. I also recommend trying the Okonomiyaki – a savory Japanese pancake with a tasty mix of ingredients – and the udon noodle, which comes loaded with toppings. Their tea selection is impressive too – having a hot cup after walking around DC was just what I needed.
Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of their dishes!
… moreThe staff were super friendly and gave us plenty of time to look over the menu, which has a great variety of Japanese-inspired dishes. The salmon cake sandwich was a highlight – the bread was warm and perfectly toasted, which made it feel fresh and comforting. I also recommend trying the Okonomiyaki – a savory Japanese pancake with a tasty mix of ingredients – and the udon noodle, which comes loaded with toppings. Their tea selection is impressive too – having a hot cup after walking around DC was just what I needed.
Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of their dishes!
Heidi
We stopped in for a quick bite to eat. The tea was very nice with plenty of options. We did not enjoy the food as much and had ordered two different bento boxes. The side dishes in the box had a lot of sauces and were served cold which we didn’t particularly enjoy.
… moreBrian Schneider
NICE CHANGE OF PACE.
Grabbed lunch one day with colleagues while traveling in DC. I branched out and tried a Benton Bowl. It was different but good.
… moreGrabbed lunch one day with colleagues while traveling in DC. I branched out and tried a Benton Bowl. It was different but good.
Patrick Min
We dined at this Asian-inspired casual tearoom/restaurant some time ago and thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast. Their “weekends only” French Toast was a highlight, with the right sweetness and perfect texture from the toast to the stewed apple and cranberry mixture on the side. The restaurant was well-maintained and offered ample seating. All the breakfast items we ordered were freshly cooked and tasty, and the tea was delightful. We highly recommend this place for breakfast or afternoon tea, and we plan to return to try out their other food options.
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