A Famous Taiwanese Tea Shop in Bangkok
Tucked away in the basement of Velaa Sindhorn Village on Langsuan Road, Chicha San Chen has quietly become one of Bangkok’s most talked-about tea spots. It’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, but once you find it, you’ll understand why people are willing to queue.
This Taiwanese tea brand isn’t just another bubble tea chain. They’ve built a reputation on precision and purity. Each cup is brewed to order using their patented LION Teapresso machine, which extracts tea with the accuracy of espresso—every cup is consistent, aromatic, and surprisingly layered. They even grow and roast their own tea leaves back in Taiwan. It’s that level of control that’s earned them six consecutive years of Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute.
The Velaa branch feels like a calm retreat from the city. The mall itself is low-rise and leafy, with a semi-outdoor design that makes it feel more like a garden than a shopping complex. Chicha San Chen’s shop is bright, and you can watch your favourite tea being brewed and served with its iconic presentation, which adds to the experience. It’s a good spot to pause after a walk or a grocery run at Villa Market downstairs.
Favourites here include the Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte with bubbles—deep, toasty, and smooth—and the Green Tea with Passion Fruit, which is bright and just sweet enough. The taro pearls are a seasonal treat; they’re soft, fragrant, and worth the wait when they’re available.
Some of the most popular teas on the menu:
Bubble Milk Tea – Black tea + cream + bubble, 135 THB
Bubble Volcano – Fresh milk + brown sugar + bubble, 130 THB
Dong Ding Oolong Tea Latte – Dong Ding oolong tea + fresh milk, 115 THB
Honey Dong Ding Oolong Tea – Dong Ding oolong tea + honey, 115 THB
Honey Green Tea – Green tea + honey, 115 THB
Cassia Black Tea Mousse – Cassia black tea + mousse, 120 THB
Creamy Lemon Tart – High mountain pouchong tea + lemon juice + mousse, 150 THB
Green Tea Passion Fruit – Green tea + passion fruit, 120 THB
Classic Fruit Tea – Black tea + pineapple + passion fruit + lemon + seasonal fruit, 150 THB
If you’re a tea person—or just tea-curious—Chicha San Chen is worth a detour. It’s discreet and almost hidden, but it’s quietly excellent.
Chicha San Chen Info
Location: Ploenchit – Langsuan Road
Address: 87 Lang Suan Rd. B1 Bangkok 10330 (Basement Level, near Villa Market)
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 9 pm
Phone: 092 267 7571
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