Eat & drink · Vegetarian/vegan
Cha-Ya
Opening hours
- Monday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
- Friday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:45 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:45 PM
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An all-vegan/vegetarian menu sets this eatery apart from typical Japanese options.via Google
A family-run, entirely vegan Japanese restaurant specializing in clean, traditional flavors.
- Signature
- Tempura Soba
Reviews from Google
We stopped by on our way to see some friends in the mission and wanted something warm. Luckily we found Cha-Ya and was very pleased with that decision. It was a Friday night and we didn't have trouble getting a table. The service was great and super fast. It felt like you were just at your friend's house growing up. The food itself was AMAZING, and without the SF price explosion too! We started with the Vegetable Tempura and the Spicy Eggplant rolls both which were very tasty and unique. We also ordered two bowls, both with the Udon noodles and they were phenomenal. Delicious but delicate broths, loaded with noodles, veggies and tofu.
The hostess had a wonderful atmosphere, and the restaurant was very lively! ✨ The curry udon was full of flavor, something only a Japanese person could do, and it was a delight to have Japanese food for the first time in a while. Thank you for a delicious dinner. The fried eggplant rolls were also delicious.
The food is exceptional! I went with my husband two days in a row, and we tried five items from the happy hour menu, ordered two dishes from the regular menu, and tasted two of the desserts. I also tried both Japanese beers (Asahi is light, while Sapporo has more character). Everything — absolutely everything — was delicious and worth it. Excellent experience, truly one of the best vegan restaurants in the Bay. The service is friendly and attentive, and the place has a simple decor (it would be nice if it were a bit prettier; it’s not ugly, just simple). The happy hour menu is really worth it! The location is great. One day I sat at a regular table, but I actually preferred sitting at the bar-style counter facing the street.
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. Edit: I have come back several times since my first visit, often bringing friends. Everything has been good!
This is a beautiful, cozy and clean restaurant. I went with a friend and took advantage of their happy hour special which is 3 dishes for $20. We shared everything and every dish was incredibly delicious and beautiful. The place has a friendly, family feel and the staff could not be more engaged and helpful. Why did it take me so many years of walking by this restaurant before walking in? We will definitely be back.