Cha-Ya
About Cha-Ya
In San Francisco, Cha-Ya serves all-vegan authentic Japanese and Japanese fare. The menu includes comfort food, popular for lunch and dinner. With a casual and cozy atmosphere, it's popular with college students and groups, and offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Guests give it 4.5 stars over 884 reviews, and prices are mid-range.
Amenities & Offerings
Cha-Ya FAQ
Is Cha-Ya fully vegan?
Yes. Cha-Ya is a 100% vegan restaurant, so everything on the menu is plant-based.
What food does Cha-Ya serve?
Google lists Cha-Ya as an Authentic Japanese and Japanese noodle shop serving sushi, with prices around $$. Dishes on its Google menu include Gyoza, Agedashi Tofu and Kinoko Miso Soup. See the full menu on their website or in person.
Does Cha-Ya offer delivery or takeout?
Yes. Cha-Ya offers delivery and takeout. Availability can vary, so check before you order.
What are Cha-Ya's hours?
Cha-Ya is open Monday 5-8:45PM, Wednesday to Thursday 5-8:45PM, Saturday to Sunday 12-3PM and 5-8:45PM; closed Tuesday and Friday. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.
Where is Cha-Ya located?
Cha-Ya is at 762 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110. Use “Get directions” on this page for a map and driving directions.
Where can I see the menu for Cha-Ya?
View Cha-Ya's menu on their website (chayasf.com) or on their Google Business listing linked on this page.
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Cha-Ya Reviews
Neesh Shah
Google Reviews
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 wi
Food & Travel Lover
Google Reviews
Had a daily happy hour set with 3 dishes. I liked all. Vegan roll, gyoza, adashi tofu. Good food with a reasonable price. I would like to come back for chaya roll next time.
Katia
Google Reviews
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 h
Hiroko Maruyama
Google Reviews
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.
Vanda Borba
Google Reviews
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 restauran
