What a fabulous spot!! My friends and I came here for a girls night dinner before going out, and it was the perfect place. The ambiance is sexy and trendy, and the food and drink menu has a great variety. There’s something for everyone! Great hospitality and service as well. Luis, the manager (in the photo), came over and personally greeted us and gave us free drinks! Luis and his team are doing an amazing job and can’t wait to be back.

Delish! Hosted a group of 30 here for my birthday. Staff was super accommodating with my group, printed me custom menus, and gave us a great deal for pre-fixe. Everyone enjoyed the food and set-up. Thank you Vivian & Luis at Casa Bond for making our experience great!

I held my bachelorette brunch here with 9 friends and we all had a great time. Service was wonderful. Food was tasty. And the space was trendy. They did not make us feel rushed and we were really able to catch up, relax and enjoy a delicious meal together.

The aguachile ceviche was extraordinarily good. The broth has complex, delicious layers of flavor, presumably from the 7 different dried and fresh chiles. The owner (?) said that the salt and spices are all imported from Mexico. Everyone from bussers to waiters were sweet, and a Mexicali was the perfect accompaniment.

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and crafted drinks. Welcoming friendly staff and good atmosphere at a bar and restaurant.

Stop by to have a drink while waiting to go to a Soho debate. Love the look and feel of this new Restaurant. . Nice cocktail menu, drinks were delicious and bartender friendly and helpful. Everyone made us feel welcome. Will definitely be coming back to have dinner.

My wife and I have been coming to Casa Bond for nearly a year now, and it’s become one of our absolute favorite spots in the city. When we first moved to NYC from South Florida, we were on the hunt for a great margarita—and that search led us here. What started as a casual visit quickly turned into a regular tradition. Over time, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting the owners and getting to know the bartenders—who now feel more like friends. Casa Bond has truly become a second home for us. The drinks are incredible, always thoughtful and creative, with unique takes on the classics that keep us coming back. And the food? It’s outstanding. This isn’t the typical Mexican fare you might expect. It’s elevated, crafted with high-quality, authentic ingredients that highlight just how special this cuisine can be. We’ll always have a soft spot for this place. Whether we’re stopping in for a full dinner or just grabbing a drink at the bar, Casa Bond never disappoints. P.S. Happy hour at the bar is one of the best vibes in town—great prices and even better energy.

Real_Lexus

Best tea in this area ( green point ) I love hot Houjicha latee .. sooo good. And green tea here also good. I have some last time. Staff were nice , he cute and friendly. Recommend.

+6

Michelle Moczulski

One of my favorite matcha cafés in New York City. Staff is always friendly and matcha is always top tier. It’s pretty crowded on weekends so I usually just take my matcha to go. I also took their matcha latte making class and the instructor was very knowledgeable and it was a great course. I’d love to take another one of their classes!

Emily Stein

The real deal. Matcha and teas of various qualities. You can reserve a session to see matcha prepared and served in various ways. Hot or cold, plain or latte. Have a nice cup of tea here.

Dmitry Belenky, MA, LMHC

Kyle made exceptional tea sampler for us particularly black Japanese tea, which included Matcha, never thought that I would love Matcha as much as I did here. He made it fun and educated us about the various Teas in great detail. Kyle knows his stuff and was very accommodating with our last-minute reservation.

Kelsey Cole

We walked in and fortunately were able to get a seat for their tea tasting which is usually by reservation. Kyle was a great host and explained all the teas with beautiful descriptions that really set the mood. It was a wonderful and cozy experience and the teas were delicious. It was my birthday and they even brought me a special dessert that was sooo tasty! It was such a good way to spend the afternoon. Thank you, Kyle! You're the best! I hope you get to Japan soon! Manifesting for you 💖

Vinson Tang

First time here, and ordered the matcha latte with oatmeal. I chose the middle one, Suiteki, and it was nice and creamy. I did add a little bit of honey syrup to sweeten it a bit, as that is how I like it. Will def return when in the area to try the other drinks, the soba buckwheat sounds really interesting and I haven't seen that elsewhere.

Maria D

Corn black sesame latte was amazing. They offer multiple alt milks including pistachio and kojioat. Baristas were super friendly and sweet. One saw I was scrap journaling and gave me some kettl stickers 🥰 There’s a large table in the center that tended to have seats open up. Noise is moderate - calm background music with lots of indoor chatter. I like that they also offer “cortado matchas” - aka matcha lattes with half the milk so that the matcha flavor can come through better.

Jea Kim

Stylish Japanese café with a strong tea and latte game. A friend of mine swore this is his favorite Japanese café in the city, so I came by on a weekday morning to see for myself. The dining space had warm wood décor and a calm vibe that seemed perfect for reading or working, but at 9:30 a.m., the space was surprisingly empty. Anyways, for matcha they offered three varieties, and while they recommended that I try hot to taste the real difference, I opted to have it as an iced matcha latte. After a short discussion with the barista, I went with soy milk in Shirakawa Matcha latte to bring out the umami/salty notes, and it was a good call. Started a bit grassy, but once it settled, it was rich, round, and savory—just as described. I also got the Sobacha latte and the Hojicha late and both were great. Really liked that they didn’t rely on sugar or honey to smooth out the bitterness. The hojicha, made with pistachio milk, was nutty, mellow, and full-bodied despite having zero sweetness. Sobacha latte was the most monotonic of the three, but exactly what I needed on a 100°F day. Light, nutty, and mild—very reminiscent of quinoa shake that I used to love in Korea, but with a more roasted finish. Weekday food options were limited to pound cakes and cookies. The sake azuki pound cake, served cold, was soft with just enough sweetness to pair well with the drinks. The matcha cookie was solid.

+4

Rachel Wan

We had an amazing lesson with Jayanna at Kettl. She was very knowledgeable about the different regions of matcha cultivation and shared about how flavour profiles for early / late harvest differ as well as the importance of stone milling for the perfect tea. We had a lot of fun whisking our matcha, learning how to steam milk and pouring latte art. We also got to enjoy a soba cookie at the beginning of the lesson! Finally, after finishing the class, we took advantage of a post-class discount to purchase a couple different matchas to try at home. Would love to try more of their offerings!

Jerremiah Miraña

The flavors were vibrant and each scoop felt like a little celebration. I particularly enjoyed the unique combinations they offered. The service was also top-notch, with friendly staff who were eager to recommend their favorites. I can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu, especially after hearing about their seasonal specials. Overall, it was a delightful experience that exceeded my expectations!

Danyang “Annie” Zang

Matcha latte here was really good! My husband tried the summer special shiso peach matcha soda and it was interesting and delicious too. One thing to note is that they don’t have almond milk which was surprising as it’s a common milk alternative. Friend got a hojicha latte with pistachio milk and it was kind of strange lol but I think maybe I’m just not used to the pistachio milk flavor. I drink matcha regularly and make my own at home. I could tell their matcha powder was high quality although their tins felt a little overpriced.

Michael Cheng

absolute stunner of a matcha place, had the iced and hot matcha versions, using the uji and yame versions, the staff spoke Japanese and they had their own leaf grinder, and they use koatji oat milk which uses koji rice and oats and provided its own natural sweetness without adding any sweetener and it was a big departure from what we observed in Manhattan from other matcha place and it was very close to the high quality matcha we purchased and make at home. so I was very impressed by this place and definitely would come back

+3

Nancy

I've never been to a shop that specialized in matcha before, but their matcha is definitely on another level. I'd you're able to, I'd highly recommend the matcha tasting with seasonal wagashi. If I drank more matcha at home, I definitely would have bought a tin, but I also loved their chocolates, so I bought one bar of each flavor to bring home. I'd definitely come back!

+6

Shota Fujii

I visited this place on the recommendation of a Japanese wire mesh artisan. I was truly impressed by how matcha has been elevated and presented in such an approachable way. Having been born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, I can say that matcha isn’t a regular part of everyday meals, even there. So, I hope to see more cafes like this in Japan as well.

+19

Cecilia Lee

Kettl certainly sets the standard, easily establishing itself as a top source for exceptional matcha quality. Tried the Hukuju from Yame, a blend I found to be quite bold and aromatic. Its profile offered a clear umami depth, reminiscent of fresh seaweed? I look forward to returning soon to compare their full range of matcha offerings in a tasting

+3

R S

Kettl has truly earned its place as a pioneer in bringing high-quality Japanese green tea to the U.S. As someone who’s been passionate about matcha and sencha for years, I genuinely appreciate the effort they’ve put into not only sourcing premium teas like matcha, sencha, and gyokuro, but also in educating the American public on the depth and nuance of these traditions. I’ve taken two classes at their Brooklyn location—one on matcha, one on green tea—and both were absolutely excellent. A huge shoutout to their tea educator, Armando, who is an exceptional teacher. He has a rare ability to break down complex information in a way that’s both accessible and inspiring—an absolute gem in the world of specialty tea. That said, I do have a few critiques. First, the price point of many of their teas and teaware is staggeringly high. While I respect the quality, it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow at $500 matcha bowls or $1,000 tea ware. It risks alienating a broader community of tea lovers and gives the space a somewhat exclusive, almost snobbish air. Beautiful craftsmanship shouldn’t come at the cost of accessibility. Second, the café experience itself is a bit lacking. The seating is limited and not particularly inviting, and there’s minimal room for drink customization. I completely understand the purist approach when it comes to showcasing the tea, but once it becomes a latte, there should be an option to add a touch of sweetness—honey, maple syrup, anything—to make it more approachable for a wider audience. Lastly, and this is minor, but during the class we were served a cookie that was noticeably underbaked and tasted more like raw dough than a finished treat. A small detail, but worth mentioning. All in all, I respect Kettl tremendously for what it represents in the tea world. With a few tweaks in accessibility and hospitality, it could truly be an even more welcoming bridge between Japan’s tea culture and American tea drinkers.

+4

When you enter the restaurant and pass the bar area your pleasantly surprise by the set up. It is unfortunate the staff are unorganized and quite rude. Waited 10 minutes to order a drink and waited another 25 minutes before I received it. You will be asked repeatedly if you ordered and although you say no, no one ever takes your order.

S. B.

The Uji matcha latte was pretty good. They also sell a variety of teas from all over Japan, and the interior is clean and pleasant. They also offer matcha-making classes, which are quite interesting. The only downside is that there aren’t many seats, and some people stay for a long time studying, so it was a bit difficult to relax.

+1

Alex Nguyen

Oh man, I guess I’m not a fan of authentic Japanese Matcha. The place was very cute and good service, fast too. We got the Matcha latte and just like the menu says it was nutty. I was expecting something similar to a Matcha latte that you would get anywhere else with the flavors from the milk and a sweetener like honey, but this place didn’t have those flavors. I’ll come back and give it another try but I am just not used to the flavor and taste unfortunately, it’s me not them.

Went for restaurant week. Sopa de tortilla was meh, not very flavorful and had cilantro despite us asking for no cilantro and the waitress saying that would be fine. Quesadilla looked good but it was underwhelming flavor wise. I've had better ones at cheap Mexican joints/carts. Gobernador was okay but again nothing very special. Looked better than it tasted. Think Los Tacos is better tbh. The cochinita pibil tasted the best out of what we had but still wasn't anything extraordinary. The dessert just seemed like a pretty mid cheesecake. Not bad but also not great. The cocktail was tasty, mostly tasted like juice if that's your kind of thing. The service was ok, they were a little overly attentive except for when it came time to get our check, then we had to flag someone down. Also disrupted our conversation a few times to refill our waters, which would be fairly minor but it was still annoying since we had our glasses to one side but they would fill from the opposite side, holding the jug in our faces. Overall, food looked impressive but the taste and flavor didn't meet expectations nor did it seem to match the price. They also have a credit card fee which I usually only expect at cheap spots/delis. Atmosphere was fine, wasn't too loud or dark/bright.

Nina M

I’ve tried many matcha places in NYC, but this one tasted very watery and grassy — almost like plain green water. The shop itself is nice, but I probably wouldn’t come back for the matcha.

Mamta Pinnell

Travelled by uber from the other side of Brooklyn to have their (advertised on instagram) corn matcha and Hojicha soft serve but they had run out of both. Waste of uber ride. Normal matcha was bitter. Not the best. Sorate anyday over this. Pretentious and crowded.

Extremely loud. Drink was fine (NA) but the menu was underwhelming. The aguachile was not as described. The tostadas were utterly bland. And initially I was brought the wrong order, too.