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Cha for Tee

Restaurant Cafe Bar Chinese tea house

Down-to-earth restaurant offering Chinese dim sum including vegan & vegetarian items. People often mention dumplings, delicious, good, friendly, service, Berlin, restaurant, Chinese, great, Dumplings,


Address

Friesenstraße 18, 10965 Berlin, Germany

Contact

+49 179 4335992

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (374 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM

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  • 5/5 Darshan G. 8 months ago on Google • 499 reviews
    Great variety of dumplings, ideal for sharing with a group. Ample of vegetarian options as well. My favorite though was the one with chicken. I also loved their bao buns. It's run by an old lady, she's very warm. You'll get homely vibes here. They only accept cash payment.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Justyna K. 1 year ago on Google • 545 reviews
    We spend in total 33 euro (for 2 people) and we get out hungry. After this place we had to buy something to eat on our way home. I expect in not fancy restaurant, and this one is evidently not fancy that after spending 16,50 euro per person I won't get out hungry. Tea was weak in taste. Dumplings were okay but nothing special. And it was smelling weird inside. Service was very nice, so I feel bad leaving this review but that's the truth.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin W. 7 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I’m sorry for putting a review without even receiving my food, but I’m sorry for nothing. Cuz I already knew that this place is gonna be bomb from the decors and the service. I feel like home[edit] follow up: I know I’m right. Food here is crazy good. Custard bun and siu mai are a must do
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohamed El A. 3 years ago on Google
    The only place in Berlin with shaved iced! Good drinks, descent food & super friendly staff! Keep it up
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 邓宇宸 7 years ago on Google
    So delicious Chinese "Jiaozi", ideal for the Dumpling fans, sweet store and being so friendly served! Highly recommend:-)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 XinYi C. 3 years ago on Google
    Cutest shaved ice ever! And cocktail taste also nice!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy L. 3 years ago on Google
    New pop up shaved ice store!! There were many flavors to choose from. The price was really reasonable and the environment was also great (very summery?) I ordered strawberry coconut shaved ice and it tasted amazing!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 5 years ago on Google • 180 reviews
    I had a massive craving for Chinese dumplings and I decided to come here for lunch. They have a huge selection of dim sum and because my eyes are bigger than my belly I ordered five different flavours. They all were delicious but the highlights of this culinary experience were the beef and curry and the pumpkin ones 😍 For the first time in my life I had as dessert seasoned sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves and steamed: it was different, but I am not sure how to feel about it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kosta C. 11 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Super friendly and the dumplings are delicious. They told us that all their dumplings are hand made by themselves, and gave us ice cube in our drink because of hot weather. Definitely going to visit again very soon!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex L. 11 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Unser Besuch im Cha for Tee war einfach fantastisch! Die Gastwirtin war unglaublich freundlich und herzlich, was die Atmosphäre im Restaurant sehr angenehm machte. Ihr Service war erstklassig und sie nahm sich Zeit, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Gäste zufrieden waren. Das Essen war köstlich und wurde mit Sorgfalt zubereitet. Jeder Bissen war ein Genuss und die Geschmackskombinationen waren ausgezeichnet. Alles in allem hatten wir eine hervorragende Erfahrung im Restaurant. Die freundliche Gastwirtin und das köstliche Essen verdienen definitiv fünf Sterne! Ich werde sicherlich wiederkommen und kann es jedem empfehlen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Selina 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredibly delicious homemade dumplings and desserts. Never eaten such delicious dumplings. It feels like the taste buds are exploding. (Original) Unglaublich leckere hausgemachte Dumplings und Desserts. Noch nie so leckere Teigtaschen gegessen. Es fühlt sich an, als würden die Geschmacksknospen explodieren.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 luca p. 5 years ago on Google
    Great dumpling restaurant! If you like dumpling this place is a must. They have a big selection of dumplings and each basket of 5 costs only around 4 Euros. I highly recommend the potato mushroom ones. Moreover the service is great and the restaurant looks lovely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maddie 7 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Super tasty and affordable food, probably the best dim sums in town! My friend from Hong Kong was in love with it and he can vouch that it is truly authentic :) you should defo try the dessert with egg yolk custard, WOW! You feel welcomed and looked after! Thank youuuu
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olya N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing ice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julian P. 6 years ago on Google
    The portions cost around 4€ so you can easily share 5 for less than 7€ per person which is a beacon! From very Asian to european dumplings, veggie and meaty. The service is extremely kind and adorable! The desert dumplings (white) are not for everyone
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benedek 6 years ago on Google
    DUMPLINGS!!! Do I have to say anything else? They have a huge variety of it, and it's FRIGGIN DELICIOUS!!! The staff is super nice, too. My new favorite place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura-Sabina B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very cozy place away from the busier part of Bergmannkiez. Nice dumpling selection and fair prices for well made dumplings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ada B. 6 years ago on Google
    very good dumplings and the szechuan pepper beef was insane.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doris H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am always happy to be here. The price / performance ratio is right, the food is a bit unusual from the taste combinations but always delicious. And with some it is really fun to share the food. (Original) Ich bin immer wieder gern da. Das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis stimmt, das Essen ist von den Geschmackskombis manchmal etwas ungewohnt aber immer lecker. Und mitmehreren macht es richtig Spaß da dasEssen zu teilen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So far the best food in three days Berlin. Super (Original) Bislang das beste Essen in drei Tagen Berlin . Super
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Benita L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you love Dumblings, you're in the right place! They are made by hand, but unfortunately are already prepared, so you will not get any extra wishes fulfilled. The service is quick and friendly, the dumblings really delicious. The prices are okay! (Original) Wenn man Dumblings liebt, ist man hier genau richtig! Sie werden Hand gemacht, sind aber leider schon vorbereitet, so dass man keine Extrawünsche erfüllt bekommt. Die Bedienung ist zügig und freundlich, die Dumblings wirklich lecker. Die Preise sind okay!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Csanád P. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place for the fans of dim sum. All home made and super delicious, with a large variety of vegan options too. And, I cannot stress this enough, because it's just as important as great food: the staff are remarkably friendly and helpful. Also, they are really sweet with kids!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gianni G. 4 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    Incredible find in Berlin the food was super good and fresh and the owner was ultra nice and accommodating! Quite rare to be treated so well in Berlin… the starters were great and the black dumpling was my favorite like the custard bun

  • 2/5 Gorokhova I. 9 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Honestly- food was ok, but overpriced. You can eat for the same money much better In Bergmannkiez. I went out hungry and had to buy another food on the way home. 17 € without a drink. Would not recommend or come back.

  • 5/5 Carol V. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Really tasty dumplings & attentive staff! It took a bit for the food to arrive but I guess it’s because its all fresh made! Had a Chinese green tea which was so good!! The inside of the restaurant was a bit dark for me but outside was perfect as it was end of the day. Would definitely go back again!!

  • 5/5 AJ 8 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    The dumplings are amazing! Unfortunately the atmosphere is not very welcoming even though they have amazing food! We still come on a regular base

  • 5/5 Maria Constanza C. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Loved having dinner here 🥰 dumplings were delicious and fairly priced, but honestly the best part was how welcoming and friendly the team at Cha for Tee were, it felt so cozy and homey! Definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 jaybird g. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Warm, lovely host and delicious (very hot!) dumplings. A gem 💎

  • 5/5 Diana G. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Dumplings are amazing! Service is great and friendly. Best place I’ve found in Berlin. My all time favorites: K5, F1, F3, F4, F7, D2.

  • 5/5 Angela N. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Very delicious food, the lady boss is super friendly, serving food and caring. Foods are AMAZING, dumplings are the best, they have many choices of dumplings, we tried the vegetarian version and it tasted super good! Highly recommend!😋

  • 4/5 JT S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Burning wheat is good (Original) 烧麦不错

  • 5/5 Juncheng C. 5 years ago on Google
    great place!!!

  • 2/5 Filipe A. 2 years ago on Google
    I was excited to find a place that dedicates to dim sum, but my high expectations were certainly unmet. I ordered edamame and seaweed salad for a starter, as for main course a bunch of dim sums (chicken, prawn and pork). For drinks a mojito. Nothing in our meal was good, actually quite unpleasant. I do not recommend this place. In Bergmannstr you have so many delicious options, I would just go there.

  • 5/5 Xiaoqi T. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything is perfect! Feels like home in China.

  • 5/5 Hernán Javier Martín M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool restaurant with friendly staff. The dumplings are excellent, we will be back again!

  • 5/5 Marília L. 2 years ago on Google
    Best dumplings in town! Original recipe and right amount of options.

  • 4/5 Max H. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice staff, very good value. Starters are very good, dumplings are very good however not amazing. Restaurant itself is very cosy and in a nice area. Looking forward to coming again.

  • 5/5 Flaminia P. 8 months ago on Google
    I simply love this place! Dumplings are just amazing and the lady who usually work there (who I believe is the owner) is lovely and takes great care of the customers. Highly recommended 🥟🥟🥟

  • 5/5 Bishouy T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) definitely a good Chinese restaurant where to eat well and at fair prices all very good and abundant fast and courteous service as friendly and courteous is the I highly recommend it to everyone It's a great Chinese restaurant You have to go at least once in your life (Original) decisamente un buon ristorante cinese dove mangiare bene ed a prezzi onesti tutto molto buono ed abbondante il servizio rapido e cortese come simpatica e cortese è la Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti È un ottimo ristorante cinese Dovete andare almeno una volta nella vita

  • 4/5 Alfred R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good quality and unproblematic service.

  • 5/5 Oswald T. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent and friendly service, food served quickly and to high standard. Great European twist on classic traditional recipe's

  • 5/5 Tom H. 4 years ago on Google
    Charming dim sum place, everything home made, lots of veggie options and some unusual combinations. Go for wonton soup and siao long bao

  • 5/5 Steffen T. 3 years ago on Google
    We miss you so much, please come back!

  • 5/5 Yifan P. 5 years ago on Google
    The taste is so delicate and rich that other dim sum places in Berlin are suddenly overshadowed in comparison

  • 4/5 Jay G. 3 years ago on Google
    Leckeres dim Sum, aber der Tee ist wirklich grandios. Tee aus frischen Zutaten und in sehr apartem Stil serviert

  • 5/5 Sabrina K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, unusual and classic dumplings, very good value for money! (Original) Sehr guter Service, ungewöhnliche und klassische Dumplings, sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis!

  • 5/5 T 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious and authentic dumplings in a fun part of town. Prices are fair, service friendly. I will certainly return!

  • 2/5 M. G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Is Dandan noodles quick frozen? I don’t think it’s for the Chinese (Original) 担担面是速冻的?觉得不是给中国人吃的

  • 5/5 Govert N. 4 years ago on Google
    This sweet Restaurant is where you to Eat quickly but well! Under the principle you Order,you Eat, you go! Freshly made so many different Fried dumplings!!! Apart from being fresh the Fried dumplings are very cheap so you can Eat until you are full for very little money! Lots of Chinese guests but also German or Other nationalities. It is a famous Restaurant in Berlin !!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Stanislas J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A restaurant specializing in Chinese dumplings Unbelievable ! Very good and personal at the top! Nothing to say (Original) Un restaurant avec comme spécialité les raviolis chinois Incroyable ! Très bon et personnel au top ! Rien a dire

  • 5/5 Thomas Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Authentic food and special tea! (Original) Authentisches Essen und spezieller Tee!

  • 5/5 Felix V. 5 years ago on Google
    Great variety of dumplings, very friendly staff!

  • 3/5 Amina N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was delicious, but nothing special. So if you love dumplings and already had some in Berlin, you do not necessarily have to go there. Nice service. (Original) War ganz lecker, aber nichts besonderes. Also wenn man Dumplings liebt und schon einige in Berlin hatte, muss man hier nicht unbedingt hin. Nette Bedienung.

  • 5/5 Matthias H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super delicious and then also cheap. For a sociable round just right! (Original) Super lecker und dann auch noch preiswert. Für eine gesellige Runde genau das richtige!

  • 3/5 Josephine S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was OK. But not more. (Original) War ok. Mehr aber auch nicht.

  • 5/5 Veit L. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic food, fast and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Jordana del F. 4 years ago on Google
    A gem, a treasure, a real find, unique in Berlin. Addictive in the most charming and delicious way. Bring it on!

  • 3/5 Steffi M. 4 years ago on Google
    very slow

  • 5/5 Emily B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) subba read (Original) subba legga

  • 5/5 Loris B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant surprise (Original) Piacevole sorpresa

  • 4/5 Tobias S. 5 years ago on Google
    The Dan Dan noodles aren't super authentic (peanut sauce?) but even inauthentic Dan Dan noodles are still pretty darn tasty!

  • 5/5 Séverine B. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious authentic Chinese dumplings! Great place.

  • 5/5 Francesco T. 5 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, look no further.

  • 1/5 Sofia Tzeitline -. 4 years ago on Google
    Is this place ever actually open? I came 3 different days, was said its open.. but it was always closed.

  • 5/5 jacopo s. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic dumplings!!

  • 5/5 Laura K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute little shop with really delicious dumplings. The choice is large, you can choose between different vegetarian and meaty variants. It tastes that everything is handmade. In addition, there are also delicious desserts. Although the restaurant is near Bergmannstrasse, it is not crowded. Definitely a recommendation! (Original) Niedlicher kleiner Laden mit wirklich leckeren Dumplings. Die Auswahl ist groß, man kann zwischen verschiedenen vegetarischen und fleischigen Varianten auswählen. Man schmeckt dass alles handgemacht ist. Zusätzlich gibt es auch noch leckere Desserts. Obwohl das Restaurant in der Nähe der Bergmannstraße ist, ist es nicht überfüllt. Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung!

  • 5/5 B A. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I am so happy about all the nice dimsum spots popping up in Berlin in the last few years. Many of them serve a selection of fresh, home-made dumplings that can also be enjoyed by Asians (meaning: they are not totally made for people who are new to Asian food, while repetitively drowning in overpowering peanut/coconut sauce). I don't know why I haven't been to Cha for Tea before. They serve a modern mix of fresh made vegan and meat dumplings and also have a small list of starters. And they have a nice list of tea variations, which tastes great! It is all served by the most friendly and welcoming lady who makes sure everything is perfect for our entire stay in the restaurant. She was caring for us, making us feel comfortable when we finished eating and were still hanging out to drink some more tea. I totally recommend this place for their hospitality and their delicious modern, fresh made dimsum selection, with also exciting vegetarian options.

  • 5/5 Q K. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The service here is really really good and so kind. I love the dumplings here and we can also choose vegan dumplings!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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