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Top tips

  • Try the three-dish happy hour set to sample several items.
  • The Cha-Ya Roll and gyoza are frequent customer favorites.
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  • For a warming meal, reviewers recommend the kitsune or Sansai udon and soba bowls.
  • Parking in the Mission can be difficult.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Udonnamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Soupnamed in 5 reviews

People also mention salad, miso soup and agedashi tofu.

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Also soba, tempura, gyoza and hot pot.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for good value, cozy atmosphere and friendly service.

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Also praised for attentive service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Cha-Ya serves Japanese Buddhist-inspired dishes, including vegetable sushi rolls, agedashi tofu, and udon and soba bowls with delicate broths. Reviews often praise the friendly, helpful staff and calm, homey dining room; the three-dish happy hour is a popular way to sample the menu.

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Cha-Ya · dine-in · 104 dishes and drinks

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762 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–20:45
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
17:00–20:45
Thursday
17:00–20:45
Friday
17:00–20:45
Saturday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:45
Sunday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:45

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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Everything on the menu is vegan.

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