Sorate in SoHo
Sorate is one of the city’s most hyped matcha teahouses, a serene, jewel-box counter on Sullivan Street in SoHo. Founded by Silvia Mella with Tea Master Keiko Kitazawa, it pours ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from a family farm in Uji, Kyoto, and hand-whisks it to order.
The tiny space, all Venetian plaster and bamboo, often has a line out the door. Beyond the signature Kūsui premium matcha, the small menu runs to matcha desserts, wagashi sweets, and a few Japanese-Italian bites. A second, slightly larger location in Flatiron adds bookable tastings, workshops, and table-style tea ceremonies.
What to Expect
There is no happy hour at Sorate. It operates as a daytime cafe with no alcohol program, closing at 7pm, so pricing is consistent throughout its hours.
The Room
The SoHo teahouse is a compact, counter-service space of roughly 400 square feet, designed with Venetian plaster and an Ajiro bamboo ceiling for a calm, minimalist feel. It is intimate and often busy, better suited to a quiet tea break than a long sit.
Who Sorate Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Matcha break | A quiet spot to slow down over a bowl of hand-whisked ceremonial matcha. |
| Tea ceremony | The Flatiron location offers bookable table-style tea ceremonies and tastings. |
| Solo visit | The counter format suits a calm, individual pause in the day. |
| Coffee-alternative catch-up | A refined, no-alcohol setting for a low-key daytime meetup. |
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Sorate FAQ
Does Sorate have a happy hour?
No. Sorate is a daytime matcha teahouse with no bar, closing at 7pm, so there are no drink specials or happy-hour windows.
Is Sorate a sushi or omakase restaurant?
No. Sorate is a Japanese matcha teahouse focused on ceremonial-grade tea and sweets, not a sushi or omakase spot.
Where is Sorate located?
The original teahouse is at 103 Sullivan Street in SoHo, with a second location at 30 East 18th Street in Flatiron.
What is Sorate known for?
Its Kūsui premium ceremonial matcha, sourced from a family farm in Uji, Kyoto and whisked to order, plus a small menu of matcha sweets and wagashi.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Sorate before visiting for a specific deal.