Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2782 reviews

What Laurie Ludwig likes about Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese:
This is a vegan only Asian restaurant. Really excellent food. Tasty. Unusual interesting flavor combinations. Wide variety of vegetables, and grains. Serve vegetarian beautiful sushi. Sukiyaki. Beautiful food presentation. Quiet atmosphere. Reasonable pricing. Limited offstreet parking. Ate there twice enjoyed it both times. View all feedback. What Dimaz Narpati doesn't like about Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese:
We arrived at 3:03. Happy cow says they close at 8pm. Lady said they close at 3pm and she won't even take us. We drove all the way from airport. It was a 35 mins drive . Waste time waste money . Updated from previous review on 2023-01-09 View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.8 ★ from 23 reviews
Josette
19.05.2022 - 12:06

It was good, but not great. I had the mushroom noodles, gyoza and curryreis. it felt a little like Shangri-la, but without the big portion and taste.

Κώστας
19.05.2022 - 12:06

To get our food took a little less than 10 minutes and it was delicious. the oldashi tofu is the best thing I had and the vegan roll was a great option.

Dojčin
19.05.2022 - 12:06

I've been here many times. my fave is the Soba-Nudel-Curry soup. but everything is delicious. great without being able to eat the meat Japanese.

Antonio
19.05.2022 - 12:06

The sweetness used for the center of sushi was not at all fresh

Ander
19.05.2022 - 12:06

This was my first experience with vegan sushi and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely return here

Cha-ya, an Asian vegan restaurant, offers a wide variety of delicious dishes with interesting flavor combinations for a reasonable price. The food is beautifully presented, and the vegan sushi is a highlight. While the atmosphere is not outstanding, the focus on fresh flavors rather than excessive salt, sugar, and oil makes it a standout dining option. Customers rave about the quality and freshness of the food, including favorites like the sukiyaki and Goma Ae sauce. Payment is cash or Venmo only, with limited off-street parking available. Overall, Cha-ya is a popular choice for vegan and gluten-free options that consistently deliver flavorful meals.

Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 185 reviews
Deborah
19.09.2023 - 13:02

Cha Ya is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is so delicious, healthful, and made with care.Food: 5/5

Aric
19.09.2023 - 13:02

Never had a bad experience here. Great option for good vegan food

jfnoubel
19.09.2023 - 13:02

Tasty, great menu, lots of choice and cruelty free. What more can we ask?

Benjamin
19.09.2023 - 13:02

Excellent food, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Reasonable prices and fast, friendly service. A gem.

Laurie
19.09.2023 - 13:02

This is a vegan only Asian restaurant. Really excellent food. Tasty. Unusual interesting flavor combinations. Wide variety of vegetables, and grains. Serve vege...

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Doordash
4.9 ★ from 740 reviews
Paul
11.01.2024 - 23:39

Obsessed with the freshness and quality of their food. How do they do it? Goma Ae sauce is addicting. You honestly can go wrong here, everything has been consis...

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Shiree
11.01.2024 - 23:39

Love love love Cha-ya. Its so hard to find delicious vegan and GF food... Cha-ya always hits the spot. My go to are curry noodle soup, moon garden, vegan roll.....

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Michele
11.01.2024 - 23:39

Ive been eating at Cha-Ya for many years Dengaku is one of my favorite dishes. Delicious sweet and savory miso sauce. But I thought I remembered They used to m...

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Maya
11.01.2024 - 23:39

I love ChaYa. I have been going to their Valencia location for years. The Vegan Roll is huge and very satisfying. Inari is perfectly sweet and chewy.

Lucy
11.01.2024 - 23:39

Fresh avocado rolls, good miso and of course the cha ya roll are all fantastic. the fresh quality ingredients are what make me keep coming back

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 757 reviews
Marcy
05.02.2024 - 20:26

Simply the BEST. Very flavorful food that nourishes your body and soul. I eat here regularly and always feel fantastic after. Never too full, but well fed...

Cynthia
05.02.2024 - 20:26

Delivery order was a bit sad looking after the travel. Quality and taste made up for it. Especially loved the potato croquette in the curry and the way...

Julia
05.02.2024 - 20:26

I've tried so much of their menu (cha ya delight, soba salad, stuffed eggplant, avocado mushroom roll, shiitake bao, gyoza, and tempura) and pretty much...

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1027 reviews
Happycow
4.5 ★ from 72 reviews
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