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Samovar Tea Lounge
(Now Closed)Tea Room and Restaurant$$$$
Castro, San Francisco
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Trang HoangMarch 3, 2013The Japanese tea service with smoked duck (not explicitly on the menu) is healthy, filling and yummy! If you're chilling further, chai tea is a great relaxing dessert tea.
Mark DregerNovember 23, 2014Very nice vibe with a large collection of tasty teas. Their squash dumplings are especially good. Prices are steep though – $5.45 for a pre-made chilled chai, $6 for a tea lemonade.
Clara AckermanApril 23, 2015A great tea place is a place to treasure, and that is why I am going in here every day of my life, that is how much I love the tea and the ambiance in here, suits my mood.
Ashley YukiMarch 29, 2015Incredible spot to get tea service and catch up with a friend! The Greek yogurt with dates, pear, and walnuts is incredible - delicious and refreshing!
Luke BornheimerJune 23, 2013The tofu curry dish is excellent and the masala chai is outstanding! A little pricey, but you get great service and delicious food for the price.
A perfect place to spend an afternoon. Order tea service or lunch. Or both. Anything and everything on the menu is divine.
Best chai in the city, great tea selection in general. Skip the food, it's mediocre and there's plenty of good options in the area.
Shannon ZNovember 2, 2015Updated menu in 2015, nothing is labeled clearly anymore but they have lots of vegetarian and gluten free options including gluten free sandwiches (just ask your server).
Vlad SavelucJune 6, 2015This place is so relaxing. Their tea & food pairing are interesting. I had the Moorish and Japanese ones. They were both good.
BravoNovember 12, 2010I use their teas obssesively in my desserts. Also sit and enjoy a pot of tea, relax, you'll feel your karma get lighter. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Andrea ReynaSeptember 25, 2014I am in love with their food and tea. The ambiance is relaxed. The tea service dishes are delish.
Nicole AptekarAugust 9, 2014Hilariously overpriced tea, but the food is excellent! Try the Jook, super delicious~
They don't like you to use laptops on weekends, but during the week it is a great place to get some work done (as you try to kick that coffee addiction).- Lauren HofffmanAugust 26, 2015Love this place and they have a great dog friendly, dog-friendly outdoor space!
Joshua HalewoodApril 15, 2013Sit at the table on the left, comfy cushions with your legs swinging free ^_^ Try the duck sandwich and chai tea
AvaAugust 30, 2015pricy, but high quality food and a lot of variety. something for pretty much everyone.
Jon BillsJanuary 6, 2016Expensive but interesting selection of food and tea. The rice porridge is very good.
Meghana DharDecember 2, 2012The rose infused yogurt (with mint, dates, walnuts, and strawberries) is a must-try
elisaMarch 27, 2016The goat cheese dates aren't on the menu anymore, but they'll prepare them if you ask!
Kelly 🍰June 9, 2013Japanese tea service is the best. If I could eat like this everyday, I would! But pricey...$24
Jhayne FaustJanuary 14, 2014The duck sandwich is the platonic ideal that BLT's dream of growing up into.- Linda BergquistSeptember 20, 2009Ginger Pu-erh Tea- keep the hot water coming to pur over the tea. Try four refills of water. Reward yourself with the smoked salmon and poached eggs over steamed brown rice w/ hijiki, ginger-soy dipp
Masala chai is so creamy and delicious. Also love the cheese plate. Great for dates!
CaterinaNovember 4, 2014They put raisins in the rice that comes with the Indian tea service. Something to bear in mind if you're not a fan as its not specified in the menu. It wasn't to my tastes.
Try the Quinoa waffles if you get there before 3! They're really good.
If you want something a bit heftier than just tea, the English Tea Service is super delish.
Sangjun LeeOctober 24, 2011You can order the maki bowl from the japanese service a la carte and off the menu!
- Aaron DraczynskiOctober 4, 2012The moorish mint tea goes nicely with the brownie & green tea mousse.
Alexa RhoadsSeptember 27, 2012Get the egg bowl and a side of kale, mix together, and enjoy. A good combo!
The cold chai in the metal vessel is refreshing and delicious!
Annemarie IJkemaNovember 15, 2010Their quinoa waffles are amazing & the chilled vegan chai tea is sooo yummy! Just love SFO!
Chris WSeptember 13, 2011Get the Blood Orange Pu 'er. It was quite delicious and it was still going strong after *5* pots!
Get the off-the-menu green or white pu-erh. It's like normal pu-erh but less earthy.
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- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(415) 626-4700
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Carrie Higgins - 7.6
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