Ippuku Tea House in York

This looks to be a popular place in York for its uniqueness. The customers looked really happy with their food, and for myself the matcha was a standard (lovely) matcha. The prices were London level which surprised me (over £4) and this brought the atmosphere down for me a touch.

Delicious food! The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was very cozy. Amazing for gluten free food - everything on the menu was gluten free aside from one or two dishes, and all the desserts were gluten free!

The tea is surprising and very good, the toast delicious, all in a very pleasant atmosphere!

Nice place, great vegan selection, good food. Can’t go wrong.

Although I was in the mood for a matcha, I wish I took a longer look at the menu beforehand: there were several teas I wouldn’t have minded trying. People wanting to sit in were being turned away- it’s popular on Saturdays!

Although I was in the mood for a matcha, I wish I took a longer look at the menu beforehand: there were several teas I wouldn’t have minded trying. People wanting to sit in were being turned away- it’s popular on Saturdays!

Very good food. Went for matcha latte and cake in the afternoon, and we were that impressed we came back for dinner in the evening! Lots of tasty vegan dishes.

Very good location, very clean and quiet. They have delicious matcha drinks. The matcha and matcha latte are very delicious. The manager is kind and explains the drinks carefully.

Good atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. The rice balls and matcha latte were wonderful.

Had a great experience with Gabby both times I visited. The first time, she explained the menu and all about matcha, which was super helpful. The second time, she was just as friendly and attentive. Great service all around! Thank you for making our experience so memorable

Had a great experience with Gabby both times I visited. The first time, she explained the menu and all about matcha, which was super helpful. The second time, she was just as friendly and attentive. Great service all around! Thank you for making our experience so memorable

The food was great, and the service was amazing. The waitresses were super friendly and smiley the whole time. You should definitely check it out!

The food was great, and the service was amazing. The waitresses were super friendly and smiley the whole time. You should definitely check it out!

I visited Ippuku Tea House last saturday. Lovely food! However, I did feel under pressure from the waitress to finish my food. She ended up taking my plate before I had even finished.

A must-see place when you come to York. I'm writing this because I love Yipuk and have been there many times, so I'd like you to go and try it. It started as a Japanese tea company, and later opened a restaurant where you can enjoy Japanese tea and Japanese food. Japanese teahouse in the land of tea🇯🇵🍵 ・Japanese tea (sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, matcha) is apparently imported from Yame, Kagoshima, etc. Matcha latte is a delicious combination of oat milk and maple syrup! ・Home cooking (teriyaki bowl, beef bowl, ginger bowl, egg bowl, rice ball, grilled rice ball) It feels like the taste of mom, and it's good for the mind and body that are tired from being in a foreign country lol I had never eaten teriyaki rice bowl in Japan, so when I tried it for the first time, I was surprised at how delicious it was lol. I definitely like the gyudon at Ippuk over the Japanese chain restaurants. It's fun to have a seasonal menu. ・Dessert There are many cakes made with matcha, soybean flour, tofu, yuzu, hojicha, etc. Sometimes we also have shortcakes and puddings. I'm surprised that it's delicious and all gluten-free. I hope there will be more cafes like this in Japan. There are many "Japanese" restaurants in the UK, but this is the one where you can enjoy authentic Japanese home cooking. The interior has hand-painted Japanese paintings, and the relaxing atmosphere will soothe your soul. The two elements of York and Japanese teahouse blend together in a very nice way. The tote bags and aprons are cute and make great souvenirs. The courtyard is recommended on sunny days. It's a popular restaurant, so it's best to make a reservation by phone! ! If there are no seats available that day, there is a system where you can provide your phone number and we will contact you as soon as a seat becomes available. The entire city is a tourist destination, so you may want to go sightseeing until a seat becomes available. They are tolerant of children, and I have even seen tourists bring suitcases with them. I love that the owner is a very nice person and he is very particular about providing the best Japanese food, so the food and cakes are always fresh and delicious.

Ippuku my beloved!!! We come here all the time, amazing food and lovely staff. You need to try the match cream roll, it's one of the best things I've ever eaten!!

Absolutely incredible - and amazing if you are gluten free too! The owner is Japanese so almost all the baked things and food are gluten free. After finishing the Tamago Don for lunch we got two onigiri and a matcha cookie to go for later. Don’t miss it if you’re nearby!

Absolutely lovely will go again! Drinks are reasonably priced, food may be a little expensive to some people, £18 for a platter consisting of rice, pickled assorted veg, soup, teyraki chicken and assorted condiments. Really good for people allergic to gluten, lactose or soya. Many alternatives. The front part at the counter is accessible, however there are steps up to the seating area making it difficult for wherlchair users. Lovely staff!

such a cute place with friendly service and tasty food! thank you.

This would have been a lovely experience had we not been left sat with our empty plates for at least 30 minutes with no sign of any servers as they all were too busy chatting by the register. We wanted to order desserts, but that was obviously not an option. Another two girls left the same way, and their empty dishes were still there the entire time we were sat waiting. It was at a very quiet time with almost no other customers, so I fail to see a justifiable reason for why this happened. Disappointed.

A wonderful Japanese meal, for a special birthday, in our favourite restaurant in York. This is a small, intimate and extremely friendly place, serving food to match, very authentically Japanese, with a brilliant selections of saki, Japanese beers and teas. A a great range of set meals (meat/chicken/tofu), with all the right sides, make ordering really easy, (though the Yaki Onigiri, fried rice balls, are an irresistible additional side!), plus there are daily specials. Make sure you have the Miso Soup! - it comes with the set meals, but can be ordered with other dishes. Evidently, they also do wonderful ice-creams, cakes and coffees, if that's what you want. Thoroughly recommended!!!

Amazing find! Food is delicious, probably the best miso soup I ever had. Friendly service. Cute outdoor seating area. Definitely worth a visit.

For brunch, I got take Tamago-yaki set. For lunch, I got the chicken teishoku set. Both are very delicious! I went back everyday for the matcha latte - Very smoky, subtle, healthy.

Excellent food and amiable staff. Experience was somewhat soured by the manager having a power trip over a presumably new waitress for making a small mistake.

The ambiance is serene and inviting, making it a perfect spot for relaxation or catching up with friends. The matcha here is nothing short of fabulous. Each sip offers a rich, authentic flavor that perfectly balances the natural bitterness and sweetness. The presentation of the matcha and other dishes is exquisite, reflecting the café's dedication to both taste and aesthetics. The vibe of the café is warm and welcoming, further enhanced by the friendly staff. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have been going to Ippuku since 2018 and it's our absolute favorite restaurant in York! The food is always amazing and the staff are all wonderful. We go regularly for dinner, breakfast/brunch and sometimes pop in just for drinks and desserts too. They make the best matcha lattes and matcha desserts! I also like to buy their matcha to make lattes and bake with it at home. Additionally they also sell a bunch of cute merch and Japanese snacks! One of their staff also makes adorable origami earrings you can buy there as well!

Expensive for what you get, spent 36 pound and mostly just had a tiny bit of rice with a drink and desert each. Nothing special that couldn't be made at home easily either so couldn't justify going again and paying for what i got. Nice atmosphere and staff.

amazing food, service and location! Genuinely surprised at how nice the servers were ahh <33 and the food was soooo good. Best Onigiris I've ever had!

Wonderful food, staff and matcha.

The waiter was very friendly and patient. But the food was not very interesting.

Lovely cafe with even lovelier staff

Such a lovely place to go, Very friendly staff Drinks were perfect 👌 Would definitely recommend

Lovely little eatery serving Japanese food. Been a few times and always enjoy it.

I used to love Ippuku when I was in York more often couple of years ago. I am not sure what happened but when I tried it recently food is not the same. Maybe cook has changed but food resembles more of Chinese style 'healthy' fast food. No as yummy as it used to be. Both me and my partner had heartburn 😫 Disappointed 😞 Can't fault teas - still great and good selection, including matcha. The same goes for cakes. So 👍for tea and cakes and 👎for food.

The food here is really special- fresh and delicious, and the portions are very generous. Vegan and gluten free options are available, and the staff are knowledgeable about any dietary restrictions you might have. The cakes are amazing too, and the tea selection is lovely. Add in the gorgeous decor and lovely setting, and this is one of the best places to eat in York!

Amazing food! Can’t wait to order again in the future.

staffs are very warm and friendly, and the food are great, feels like eating in Japan.

One of my favourite spot in York. Serving the BEST matcha latte!!! So tasty and authentic. Love the decoration and atmosphere. A ideal place to visit with one or two friends. Has a little garden as well. Staffs are generally warm and friendly. One of the senior members (or might be the owner) was a bit stern and cold tho. The price is slightly on the higher side. But reasonable considering the food quality. Huge shout out to their new matcha tofu cake.

Wow! Delicious matcha and worth the price! I would recommend the matcha latte

Hidden gems in York. Top quality authentic Japanese tea and dessert.

Incredibly lovely atmosphere! The food was absolutely incredible and the staff went above and beyond to give us the nicest experience. Coming here was the highlight of my day and I’m already looking forward to coming back! The best place to be a regular!

Great gluten-free options, awesome service and such a lovely variety of offerings. This little tea shop is the real deal, please consider making this a tea break destination. Very kind and courteous staff! Thanks for a lovely afernoon tea and a great gluten free treat.

good service good food The service is also very good, the food is delicious, and desserts are packed to take away. iced matcha latte👍 gyu-don👍

味道很好吃，很像回到国内吃到的味道。难得在英国能吃到这样正宗的味道。 店面不算难找，就在麦当劳对面。 yummy yummy tastes like back to Asia. its hard to find the authentic food like this in uk. the little shop is just right across the street of McDs

Food was delicious and our waitress was lovely. It was a little cramped but overall a wonderful experience.

Such a cute café!! One of the servers was super lovely and he recommended me one of the teas. Has a lil shop at the front too! I will be returning as it was a perfect experience. Decor was awesome with cool Japanese artwork.

Everything was delicious and the place is giving proper Japanese vibes

Cozy small shop with wait staff that actually know the menu really well Ordered the sesame cheesecake and it was the best decision of my life. First cheesecake I actually will go back to eat The matcha latte was perfect blend of matcha and milk and served at the best temperature Highly recommend

Really amazing food, best quality matcha I’ve had in the country! When the food came out it seemed too little for what I paid for, but it was in fact so hearty and filling and the flavours were perfectly balanced! Same goes to the pickle and veg sides. Didn’t feel sick or too horrendously full after, felt right. I appreciated the sesame oil and 7-spice seasoning on the side as well. All round a great experience, would go again!

Amazing food and friendly and organized staff.

Came here to try the vegan options and it did not disappoint! Delicious food, friendly staff, fast service, and a nice, quiet vibe. Great to have so many creative vegan options that are clearly labelled on the menu. It is quite expensive (we spent £70 on lunch for two) so we'll save it for special occasions, but we'll definitely be back. You do need to call to make a booking in advance, even for lunch, as it's always full up.

Lovely place. Ordered every dish separately because I wasn’t very hungry, but definitely coming back to try the rice.

What an absolute gem. Authentic Japanese Cafe. We basically stayed next door to this lovely little place. An extensive range of high quality green teas available to purchase here. The staff has a great depth of knowledge about each one which was really helpful for someone like me, who is a novice green tea drinker. There is plenty of indoor seating and they also have lovely garden seating in the back if you prefer a zen outdoor meal in the summer. We tried the trio of onigiri (rice ball with filling) set which was smoked salmon, tuna and if i remember correctly pickled plum onigiri and then some miso soup. The onigiri was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked rice with a generous amount of filling, you could tell they were high quality ingredients. The miso soup was packed full of flavour and has a deep umami flavour. I also tried their Yuzu cheesecake (forgot to take a pic! 🤦🏽‍♀️) as you know i’m a sucker for a dessert - I have to say, yuzu trumps any lemon cheesecake ever. Was perfectly balanced in flavour and texture, super creamy and delish. They had so many other lovely desserts to choose too. I’m sad i didn’t take more pictures to be honest! Lovely little Japanese goodies at the front and super friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic little authentic Japanese tea house, honestly worth visiting York just to come here, lovely and attentive staff, could not recommend more

The food was delicious and the drinks were as well this place is very small so you may not get a seat if it is busy but worth the price if you love Japanese food.

Great matcha latte!🍵🍵🍵 Shame they didn't have any space for us to eat lunch as it was a saturday and the place was fully booked! Therefore, early reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment. Staff members were super friendly👍🏻 I ended up getting the two onigiri+miso soup set for take away. Maybe it was because I ate it after the food cooled down, but it felt like the onigiri were missing something. Chicken teriyaki mayo was good but I think the tuna mayo one would have been better with more topping and salt.

I came to this restaurant following its great reviews and seemly unique menu options. However, I was met very slow service, a rude staff member and disappointing food. Rice was incredibly watery and completely unseasoned. Beef was also bland and very little veg in the meal despite the menu's description. Staff member was also condescending and generally slow service. Please if you are looking for authentic Asian food please avoid this place as it is overpriced and underwhelming. Despite all this I will say the pickled beetroot was lovely, serving staff were great and the interior was very well picked. I think this restaurant has so much potential but they really need to update their food standards. To sum it up I paid over £30 for wet rice and dry beef, may as well go wagas.

Lovely informal place for tasty Japanese food. Highly recommended. My missus ate all of my pork gyoza, they were so good!

Staff is nice, tried the matcha latte , it was not bad but a bit too milky for me.

Love this restaurant - great staff, fab bento, and best mochi I’ve ever had anywhere in the world Couldn’t recommend highly enough Miso aubergine also amazing great vegan options

Delicious food! Great service! We love our Chicken mayo donburi bowls and miso soup! Domo Arigato Ippuku! :)

Very cute and good Japanese cafe! We ordered a Japanese green tea, a matcha latte and a slice of yuzu cheesecake (£13.70 in total, wow). They made everything super well and we highly recommend the yuzu cheesecake, it’s very refreshing, was definitely a surprise!

Amazing Japanese food, best in town.

I think this is the most authentic and delicious Japanese food i've had outside of Japan. I love this place and everyone who works there are really friendly and helpful.

Food was amazing as usual (very filling!), but despite pre-ordering, the food was late 30 min.

This tea house serves tea, cakes and light meals. We enjoyed our lunch here

What an amazing find! The food and teas are absolutely to die for and the staff are so lovely and knowledgeable. I recommend this place to anyone visiting York, although due to it's small size it might be difficult to get a seat at busy times. I think that's just an indication of how fabulous it is though!

Busy spot with really delicious food, loads of vegan choices. Really interesting tea menu. Fantastic service and people here. Worth the wait every time.

We drive a long way to visit here. It's worth it. The food is amazing and delicious. You might need to wait for a table. We will be back. In the busy York shopping area, it's a calm oasis to chill.

Anybody with tastebuds needs to go here!! Both the food and the drink options are to die for. The matcha white chocolate drink is so tasty and high quality. The food was so well done, tasty and filling. Would happily come here again and again. My only recommendation would be to book in advance - there are not many spaces and they fill up very quickly !!!!!

delicious food with amazing service and friendly staff. Wish they had more space and more seat

Great food and service as always! It's great to see a restaurant where gluten free is the default!

This was a godsend after I had a long train ride from London and didn't get a chance to take lunch. I arrived around 1.45pm in the afternoon hoping that the lunch crowd has died down but the restaurant is popular! Thankfully, there are ample tables for one or two people. I came with a large bagpack and a duffel bag; the staff allowed me to deposit them by the front counter. I was seated promptly and the staff were very friendly. I ordered a special on the board which is their gyoza and chahan which is essentially fried rice. I got the pork gyoza but there are others with chicken or vegetable fillings as well. I got the hojicha tea as well which came already done and the tea was removed so that it would not be overly steeped. The gyoza came crispy, the chahan was flavourful and the hojicha tea came wonderfully roasted. The chahan turned out to be too much for me to finish so I asked for the rest to be packed (which came at no cost) - grateful. The restaurant can get quite busy and it is hard for a party of 4 to be seated especially when there are already a few tables taken in the restaurant. Oh and one last detail, they provide paper towels in the toilet so you don't leave with your hands wet and eventually, cold. Such great thoughtfulness! Will highly recommend.

Love the ambience and the food. They also have an amazing selection of tea!

Awesome store environment, matcha latte tastes just like the one from Japan!

Very nice place. The food was amazingly delicious and reasonably priced. We had the set menu with the side dishes and there was plenty of food. It filles up quite quick so I'd recommend making a reservation just in case.

The best tasting matcha latte - and genuinely such a gem for people that love matcha flavoured sweets and drinks! Have heard fantastic things about the dining options so I’ll be back soon

Great food, also exquisite choice of fine grade sake. Would recommend 10/10.

Stumbled across this little Tea House during lunch, reviews looked quite good so we gave it a try. The Matcha tea and the Hot Chocolate was really good. Hot Chocolate was very luxurious and of a high quality. However, the food was not on par with the tea and drinks. The Gyudon beef was very lightly seasoned, and the rice was very very bland. Alot of chilli flakes and oil was needed to finish the food. The onigiri's were very disappointing. The rice did not have any mirin or sushi rice seasoning and was very very bland. I also tried to umeboshi onigiri and there was a tiny piece of umeboshi with shiso leaves in the middle of the onigiri but nothing else - just plain white rice. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. Especially because it was a cute little tea house with a very nice and relaxed atmosphere. If I ever come back, it would only be for the teas/hot drinks.

AMAZING and authentic food!! super friendly & attentive waiters, and such a lovely vibe. The matcha was SO delicious and you could tell it was of great quality- it wasn’t too bitter at all :) also, the Teriyaki tofu was super yummy, and the gyoza were generously filled, crispy and delish! (a must order) If you’re in York, do yourself a favour and stop here, it definitely won’t disappoint ❤️ (the mochi are imported from japan and are also super good ;) )

I put a bite of chicken mayo teriyaki donburi into my mouth and I've never felt such a visceral reaction to food in my life. So delicious. The iced matcha latte I ordered was the perfect balance of bitter matcha and sweetness and the taste of the matcha was so good (at least for me). The houjicha tea was earthy and delicious. Yum. We sat around the back and they gave us blankets and cushions to sit on. It was very cozy, quiet and pretty despite it being outdoors in late-October. I WILL be returning. The waiters and people at the counter were really sweet and friendly.

Love this place! Great in every sense.

Delicious! Plus almost everything is gluten free. Highly recommend. Will return here definitely.

An absolutely wonderful little gem serving authentic and thoughtful prepared Japanese food, drinks and deserts in a simple but lovely cafe style setting. Delicious set meals and a wonderful selection of unique drinks to accompany them. Lost out on a perfect 5 stars as the staff seemed more interested in debating tea brewing temperatures and aeration strategies with each other than actually serving customers. Waited quite a while to place orders and get the bill, only to be informed I needn't have waited and to pay at the front... Something handy to know up front. But these are minor niggles and may be down to a bad day so I would not hesitate to recommend a visit if you fancy a great lunch while exploring York.

My sister and brother in law took their son, daughter in law and my niece and myself for lunch. The food was fabulous and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch, however I found the bench a little uncomfortable because of my bad back.

Fantastic menu of gluten free food including cake. The owner is coeliac.

This place is a gem in York! They have the incredible dumplings, with hints of sesame oil in them! The beef bowl was very flavorful, and I would absolutely recommend adding the onsen egg. Its method of cooking makes it very very creamy! Definitely a must!

It is really hard to rate Ippuku Tea House. The food was really good and the interior is nice and cosy. Would I only rate this two it would be 5 stars. However the service was underwhelming. They were really slow but more importantly inattentive. We just didn't felt appreciated as guests. Maybe they just had a bad day. Idk.

Tasty food and drinks and great service, will come again! 🍵✨

Lovely location, ambience, staff and food. Not expensive either.

A great spot for lunch with perfectly cooked food. I particularly enjoyed the delicious matcha tea. The service was friendly and the decor was lovely.

Amazing tea house, cute and cozy. A nice place to get out of the hustle and bustle of the Main Street and relax with traditional Japanese food. The cheesecake was absolutely amazing

It’s not Japanese enough. Don’t order Gyudon, the rice is so hard and the sauce is not flavored enough.

It is a very cosy place. The food is awesome and the staff very attentive.

I was dying to have an authentic matcha tea and latte and this Japanese tea house didn't disappoint. Their warm dishes and matcha vanilla cheesecake were on point as well!

Chicken Teriyaki donburi is the best in my opinion, love the setting of the place, always a place to visit with friends

Beautiful little place. Always impeccable service and delicious food. Great for vegans and there is a little shop too

Had a lovely Japanese meal very tasty and great service. The owner is so lovely and love the decor I could happily live hear.

Absolutely love this place. The vegan sushi bowl is possibly one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten!!

What a find! A little bit of Japan in York. My friend and I had a great time - tea and cake.