chai break is a Gotenyama tea café for chai, spice chai, chai frappé, ginger milk pudding and kulfi, with zero-proof drinks and a garden view.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-3-2 Gotenyama, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0005, Japan
- Phone
- +81422799071
- Website
- chai-break.com
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Tabelog 100 #92
Tabelog named chai break No. 92 in its 2025 Restaurant 100 with 3.8 points. The format is a tea café and chai specialty café, giving the recognition a narrow, beverage-led focus.
Chai, kulfi and zero-proof drinks
Chai, spice chai, chai frappé, ginger milk pudding and kulfi anchor the signatures. Zero-proof drinks and local sourcing fit breakfast, brunch, lunch or an all-day stop without pushing the visit toward alcohol.
Gotenyama counter with garden view
1 Chome-3-2 Gotenyama is the address, and the café has a garden view. Counter service, quiet noise and standard pacing support a calm, conversation-led plan.
What It’s Closest To
Side-by-side context: comparable cuisine and price.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chai break | Tea Café / Chai Specialty Café | $$ | , | Kichijoji |
| a tes souhaits! glace et chocolat | Artisanal Gelato & Chocolate | $$ | , | Suginami |
| Paul Bassett Shinjuku | Specialty Coffee & Café | $$ | , | Shinjuku |
| Liquid Factory | Craft Cocktails & Coffee | $$ | , | Shibuya |
| THEOBROMA | Artisan Chocolatier & Café | $$ | , | Shinjuku |
| Haguruma | Bar | $$ | , | Shinjuku |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #92 · No. 92
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Cafe - EAST - 2025
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Quiet
- Classic
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Brunch
- Standalone
- Zero Proof
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–7 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–7 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A calm, tucked-away café atmosphere with a relaxed neighborhood feel and views near Inokashira Park.