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Address: 1686 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 94709 Area: East Bay Phone: (510) 981-1213 Hours: Mon-Thu noon-2:30 pm, 5-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat noon-3 pm, 5-10 pm; Sun noon-3 pm, 5-9:30 pm; Category: Restaurant/Food Vendor (Vegan) Restaurant Type: Japanese/Sushi Average cost: ![]() ![]() Vegan Dessert: Yes Accepts credit card: No Parking: Street Notes: Cha Ya is a tiny but popular vegan Japanese restaurant carrying on a tradition of centuries old Buddhist temple cuisine. They expanded from their original small location into the adjacent space. Has 2nd restaurant in SF. |
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Added by chris on 2004-04-27, Last update: 2017-04-08, Viewed 51481 times |
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I've probably had everything on the menu and I haven't disliked anything. Everything is delicious. I eat a lot of vegan/Buddhist Japanese food so this is "comfort" food for me and they do it well. Not good for big groups (really small place!) and there's frequently a line -- be sure to get there early. | cinnazimt Reviews: 20 |
2010-03-21 | ||
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I went to Cha-Ya for lunch because of the reviews on this site. It was after the lunch rush so it was not crowded. No one would wait on me for a half an hour. The waitress barely spoke English and could not answer my questions about items on the menu. I just ordered a "clay pot" dish. The vegi's were way overcooked and so hot I had to wait another 15 minutes. The clay pot was "aluminum" Yuk! | uridev Reviews: 1 |
2008-09-07 | ||
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Rule #1 - arrive at 5 to 5. At 5:01 PM on Wednesday 4 of the 5 tables were occupied, although the counter was still empty. Rule #2 - if you're hungry get a combination meal. The service was laid back but good. The food was good but not exciting (it is Buddhist inspired). I won't eat an $18 dinner every day, but this is a nice place for a change and 100% vegan is great. | ![]() Reviews: 133 |
2008-08-20 | ||
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Good food. Bit on the pricey side if you're hungry. Fast service. | ![]() Reviews: 82 |
2008-06-02 | ||
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This is a fabulous restaurant - the food is creative and delicious, the prices are good, and it is vegan! My 9 year old daughter enjoyed the food and the fact that the serving style allows everyone to share their dishes. The full moon sushi plate is my favorite, but everything I have tried I have enjoyed. | terryvshaw Reviews: 5 |
2007-06-13 |
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