Cha-Ya
$$ • Vegan, Japanese, VegetarianAbout Cha-Ya
Customers' Favorites
Cha-Ya Delight Brown Rice Bowl
Agedashi Tofu Deep Fried Tofu
Vegetable Curry Udon Soup
Kinoko Miso Noodle Soup
Vegan Gyoza and Edamame
Buckwheat Noodle Bowl
Tempura Vegetables
Vegetable Tempura
Takusui Hot Pot
Starlight Roll
Cha-Ya Reviews
336 ratings
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Good fresh comfort food, warm friendly family business
The food here is fantastic. If you're vegetarian or vegan, this is a must stop. Everyone else, this place might even convert you. It's that good.
The best Japanese restaurant I have ever been to. Although I am not vegan I came with family and tried it and it was amazing! The service, food, atmosphere was great. I am from Toronto and I am very satisfied with my choice to eat here!!
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 8:45PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 8:45PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 8:45PM |
| Friday | 5 - 8:45PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 8:45PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 8:45PM |
Cha-Ya is a cozy vegan Japanese restaurant in San Francisco that serves delicious comfort food. The menu is entirely plant-based, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Customers enjoy the kind staff and recommend dishes like shira-ae, curry udon, and the Cha-Ya roll. The restaurant offers a weekday lunch special for $16 with three small plates such as Wakame soup, agadashi tofu, and the Cha-Ya roll. Customers praise the high-quality vegan sushi, highlighting the wide selection of flavors and the use of vegetables and tofu instead of alternatives. The service is excellent, with helpful waitstaff who provide details about the production process of sake. The menu features a variety of choices, including the kabocha squash roll, kitsune soup, and black sesame mochi for dessert. Customers also enjoy the gomae and fresh tempura. While some customers find the food to be a bit bland, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, cozy, relaxed, and unpretentious, and the restaurant provides a wide range of healthy options.