Stop by for a simple meal and enjoying lovely the neighborhood.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-18
McMallory
As some people mentioned, some items were a little bland, but the food was super comforting. I got the hot pot and while it wasn’t a flavor bomb, it was gentle and lovely. Even though it was a little simple, I enjoyed it very much! The spicy eggplant sushi was also excellent. My dining companion got the vegetable tempura which I frankly always think is a boring dish, but I will say it was pretty light and not greasy at all, so I could tell it was well-made. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff is super nice. It was a cozy spot to get a nice bowl of soup on a chilly evening.
Shine
Clean and tasty, a cute and pleasant date spot 😉 A little pricey, but hey it's the bay in 2026.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
packet H
We love Cha-Ya. The food is delicious the service is quiet but friendly and the ambience is calming. I love many menu items, entire family loves eating here. A very special restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Malvika Rajeev
The vegan roll was very bland and tasteless
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Marcelo Carvalho
Wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Sushi, Vegan Roll
Katia Martha
Enjoyed and would come back, especially during happy hour! You can get 3 small dishes for $20 during happy hour. We got the 1/2 cha-ya roll, Sansai udon bowl, and agedashi tofu. All of it was great. My friend and I admired all the paper lanterns hanging around us. It was a quiet, small, calm atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Alexa Fisher
One of my favorite restaurants in SF and I'm not even vegetarian. Lot of love goes into each dish.
Helena Hua Cao
I already moved out of the Bay Area but I’m still miss your food so much. It’s amazing how your dishes can make me feel so warm and satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brinda Rao
2025 year review - I am glad I had a chance to revisit Cha-ya after 7 long years to try their Noodles. Every dish I had in 2025 was well balanced, nutritious and not too heavy!
2018(7 years ago) - Amazing Vegetarian Japanese restaurant. Loved everything we had . I'll visit back to have the noodles. :) highly recommend it.
Stop by for a simple meal and enjoying lovely the neighborhood. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-18
As some people mentioned, some items were a little bland, but the food was super comforting. I got the hot pot and while it wasn’t a flavor bomb, it was gentle and lovely. Even though it was a little simple, I enjoyed it very much! The spicy eggplant sushi was also excellent. My dining companion got the vegetable tempura which I frankly always think is a boring dish, but I will say it was pretty light and not greasy at all, so I could tell it was well-made. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff is super nice. It was a cozy spot to get a nice bowl of soup on a chilly evening.
Clean and tasty, a cute and pleasant date spot 😉
A little pricey, but hey it's the bay in 2026.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Cha-Ya. The food is delicious the service is quiet but friendly and the ambience is calming. I love many menu items, entire family loves eating here. A very special restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vegan roll was very bland and tasteless
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Sushi, Vegan Roll
Enjoyed and would come back, especially during happy hour! You can get 3 small dishes for $20 during happy hour. We got the 1/2 cha-ya roll, Sansai udon bowl, and agedashi tofu. All of it was great. My friend and I admired all the paper lanterns hanging around us. It was a quiet, small, calm atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
One of my favorite restaurants in SF and I'm not even vegetarian. Lot of love goes into each dish.
I already moved out of the Bay Area but I’m still miss your food so much. It’s amazing how your dishes can make me feel so warm and satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
2025 year review - I am glad I had a chance to revisit Cha-ya after 7 long years to try their Noodles. Every dish I had in 2025 was well balanced, nutritious and not too heavy!
2018(7 years ago) - Amazing Vegetarian Japanese restaurant. Loved everything we had . I'll visit back to have the noodles. :) highly recommend it.
Restaurantji Recommends
Really delicious - as a non-vegetarian this really expanded my definition of sushi. Great spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Starlight Roll
Tasty authentic food! Great sushi and miso soup. Good happy hour prices too! Love this place.
Such a calming quiet and warm atmosphere. Like eating at someone’s house.
Food is simple and fresh.
Smooth and easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sukiyaki
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Couldn't be more perfect. Tasty vegan rolls, yummy soups, and a delightful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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