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Samsara

( 25 user reviews )

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Samsara, chill-out and tea house

In Buddhism, Hinduism and other related religions, Samsara is the cycle of reincarnation: birth, death and rebirth. In Cluj Napoca, Samsara is a unique tea house where you take off your shoes before entering, sit on a comfy pillow on the floor and drink one of the best teas in the city. Although smoking is forbidden, different assortments of hookahs are available. The special ambient is completed by good services: the friendly waiters that seem to know very well what to recomand you. The electronic psy trance music has an energizing and almost hypnotizing effect on the listener.

Each room has a different theme but they all share a strong oriental vibe. There is also an ultraviolet lit room that creates a psychedelic atmosphere. This space recreates the galactic universe, giving you a different point of view in the greater scheme of things.

Samsara tea house is placed in an old house in an elegant neighborhood. Although it has been opened just recently, it quickly became very popular amongst lovers and became a refuge for many young locals. Samsara is more than a tea house, it is a complete experience for the body and mind.

Opening hours

Monday-Sunday: 14:00 - 02:00

Contact & location

Strada Emil Racoviță nr.27, Cluj Napoca, Romania

25 Reviews

Bogdan Stanescu
on Mar 01,2010

I liked

I loved the bright colored atmosphere and the fact that smoking is forbidden. The tea is good and the people there are friendly.

I disliked

Nothing

firstname_22 lastname_22
on Mar 01,2010

I liked

Mind-blowing atmosphere! I am really not into zen/reincarnation/oriental philosophies, but I will definitely go back for more tea! Taking off your shoes makes you feel at home. Indeed, very friendly people.

I disliked

Nothing

Monica Pralea
on Mar 03,2010

I liked

Nu pot sa cred ca exista un asemenea loc, atat de frumos, in inima Clujului.

I disliked

Nothing

Size
on Mar 04,2010

I liked

Bravo!

I disliked

Nothing

firstname_202 lastname_202
on Mar 05,2010

I liked

Attention to detail and perfection of the decorations, the friendliness of the hosts, the goodies that go next to the tea. Curious to see how it will be during summer time, when they will probably hang some hammocks in the garden.

I disliked

Maybe it's a bit to discreete and you wouldn't know exactly where it is.

Camelia
on Mar 05,2010

I liked

Arata foarte bine, insa este suspect de mare asemanarea cu Ramayana Cafe din Bucuresti

I disliked

Nothing

Eli
on Mar 06,2010

I liked

Love the softness...the chill atmosphere...the light...the deco's...the staff...everything.

I disliked

Nothing

Eli
on Mar 06,2010

I liked

Ps; Great pictures Bogdan !!! : )

I disliked

Nothing

firstname_217 lastname_217
on Mar 07,2010

I liked

suspect e bine. arata foarte bine din fotogrtafii, iar ce se zice in prezentare este promitator. mergem!

I disliked

Nothing

Emi
on Mar 08,2010

I liked

This place looks like a doll's house. Magnificent colours, fascinating shapes! Go for it!

I disliked

Nothing

firstname_224 lastname_224
on Mar 09,2010

I liked

Been there, great ambient, gute stimmung :)

I disliked

Nothing

valentina
on Mar 15,2010

I liked

am fost.am stat 2 ore in camera cosmica.am iesit relaxata,plutind.

I disliked

interzicerea fumatului.realizez ca se doreste ambianta orientala pana si la parfumul ceainariei,deci se fumeaza doar narghila, insa daca s-ar pune la vanzare cel putin tigari de foi,ar fi ideal.

ggl
on Mar 29,2010

I liked

No smoking. Great selection of teas, very nice and friendly people. Very hippie, oriental, new-age blend. I used to hate taking off my shoes but it's ok in this case. Relaxing.

I disliked

Tea is on the expensive side. I also disliked the smoke from an incense stick.

Tretiak
on Apr 03,2010

I liked

Soothing music, wonderful appearance and great tea! A real haven for non-smokers on a night out.

I disliked

The music is a bit loud sometimes (but now I'm just nitpicking).

adelle
on Apr 11,2010

I liked

Wonderful relaxing atmosphere, oriental setting that makes you feel like you're in another country. The music is also soothing and relaxing, nice and friendly staff.

I disliked

Not so many varieties of drinks.

monica
on May 27,2010

I liked

i wish somebody could help me with an email or a phone number from Samsara..

I disliked

Nothing

Emilia
on Jun 02,2010

I liked

Wonderfull atmosphere makes you feel you never gonna go home, It's a nice and cozy place to relax and forget about your problems:) Very fine tea.

I disliked

The music was a bit loud sometimes

Zsolt
on Nov 10,2012

I liked

The paintings on the walls, the atmosphere of the place, diversity of the menu. Good for couples.

I disliked

Nothing

Li
on Jul 31,2012

I liked

The atmosphere, the menu, the location, the choice of music; the non-smoking policy.

I disliked

It's quite cold during winter, since you're sitting on the floor. Blankets or turning up the heat would be nice. The music was a bit too loud for the otherwise discrete atmosphere; loud enough to impede conversation if you're not right next to a person or you don't raise your voice.

vlad
on Nov 20,2011

I liked

cel mai frumos loc,parca nu ar fi de pe pamant...

I disliked

Nothing

Ligita
on Nov 28,2011

I liked

My favourite place in Cluj when I was living here. Great tea, bong, athmosphere, music. The rule don't wear shoes just simply creates Samsara place to something really special. Try hot milk with cinamon and honey. THE BEST!

I disliked

Nothing