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Last 5 Reviews

Average rating: 4.36 / 5.0 Based on 22 reviews.

Rating	Comments	Reviewer	Date
	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
	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
	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.	greg Reviews: 133	2008-08-20
	Good food. Bit on the pricey side if you're hungry. Fast service.	chris Reviews: 79	2008-06-02
	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
	Wonderful food and a great restaurant. Small in size but great atmosphere. I enjoyed eating here. Be prepared to wait in a long line out the door during dinner.	xbillyx Reviews: 6	2007-05-09
	I love Cha-Ya! The food is excellent! I especially adore Moon Garden (essential every visit) and the stuffed eggplant. I've tried many other dishes too and found them to all be very good. I have taken omnivores here who love it as much as I, and a few who found it bland. Downside is that the Berkeley venue is very small and doesn't take reservations.	spiffydog Reviews: 5	2007-04-15
	Finally vegan sushi without the worries. I cannot give enough enthusiasm through type. EVERYTHING is delectible here. I have tried many things and have no particular recommendation.. try it all (though I regularily order the hangetsu as an appetizer...mmmmm) Such a beautiful array of japanese vegetables and squash. Very small place, but warm smiles and service. Definitely a must for everyone!	alithiav Reviews: 3	2006-12-26
	Outstanding super-delicious and creative vegan food, helpful service, reasonable prices given the good ingredients and the attention to detail. The baked pear dessert is pure heaven. Only drawback is a long wait to be seated (it's small), but totally worth the wait.	Bonnie Reviews: 8	2006-07-18
	Best veg sushi ever. This place rocks. It's small, and there's often a bit of a wait, but SO worth it.	rabbit Reviews: 4	2006-04-15
	Creative, tasty, colorful, vegan, great service. A gem of a vegan restaurant. I recommend the senroppan salad, three bean soup, and hosomaki avocado reverse rolls. San Francisco branch coming soon.	Vegan Living Reviews: 94	2006-04-10
	So yummy, so pretty. I took my parents here and they loved it, even thought they're not vegetarians.	Frozen Reviews: 2	2006-04-01
	The food was pretty good though not extraordinary....a bit lifeless.....	Kafkadesk Reviews: 3	2006-02-20
	Incredible vegan sushi. Little works of art that are as delicious as they are beautiful.	Jeff Reviews: 5	2005-12-19
	Their best secret dish, shhh, is their miso soup. http://essenes.net/new/veganshojin.html http://web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia2/sp04.html do a google image on shojin ryori beautiful displays	sunny Reviews: 81	2005-12-06
	Good Food! Love the fried avocado sushi! It can get crowded, so be prepared to wait for a table. Not good for a large group. Also pretty expensive if you want to leave the restaurant not feeling hungry.	tammy Reviews: 111	2005-09-18
	Delcious food and lots of variety. Highly recommend getting there before they open L/D & putting name on list to avoid long waits. Nice explanation of "vegan" food right on the front of their menu.	LHLisavegan Reviews: 59	2005-08-26
	My favorite. Worth the wait. Lunch is a super value! Far better than Medicine Eatstation (SF) in terms of price and portion size!	veggiegrrrl Reviews: 15	2005-08-21
	This place rocks my socks. Kaiseki (Japanese vegetarian) Cuisine cheaper than at restaurants in Kyoto. Try the Cha-Ya roll. My favorite restaurant, period.	MKatz Reviews: 1	2005-03-12
	Stick with the sushi dishes for the tastiest food--some of the custard bowls have an odd texture. Nice tea selection. Be prepared for loooooong wait and fairly high prices!	grrlburn Reviews: 34	2004-09-07
	Excellent food, beautifully prepared. Can be a BIG wait; then all the food comes at once. But I love this place! Large variety of foods	PikkuMyy Reviews: 30	2004-05-21
	Boutique eating at boutique prices. Good for a special night out.	Regina Reviews: 2	2004-05-11

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