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Nudi Blue is the latest restaurant from chef Jezreel “Jae” Roja and Krissana “Tanz” Tussanaprasit, the couple behind Tanzie’s, a popular Thai brunch spot in Berkeley. Nudi Blue isn’t a direct sequel to Tanzie’s; it’s an all-new cafe highlighting teas from Chiang Mai, where Tussanaprasit is from, paired with bites from Rojas.
The teahouse is named after the colorful sea slug known as the nudibranch. At the Berkeley restaurant, which opened in April 2026, Rojas serves a mix of sweet and savory dishes, including cream-filled spiral croissants, pristinely assembled fruit tarts, and composed tea sandwiches. While it takes some cues from English tea service, especially in regards to the tea sandwiches, the flavors and techniques branch out from the source material, offering a new take on what a teahouse can be. There’s still more to come: The menu will soon expand even further to nighttime service, with a raw bar and seafood menu, along with wine. Here’s what service looks like for the moment…