Cha Ya

“Excellent food, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”

Jake B-M★★★★★

Cha-Ya is very good traditional Japanese food that is all vegan. All of their food is excellent from the sushi to the udon to the various small plate offerings. The ingredients are so fresh and high quality and the food is so comforting and delicious. Prices are quite reasonable, but be aware that it is cash or venmo only. There is rarely a wait for a table, and the service is quick and friendly. It's got a homey/old school vibe and isn't a chic modern place, but that's a good match to the very homey traditional food. Highly recommend if you want a big meal that will leave you feeling great at

Deborah Keller★★★★★

This place is in the heart of Berkeley. It has been around for years now and has a refined menu with lots of options. Simply prepared with wonderful flavors. My favorite was the sesame sauce in the broccolini and blanced spinach. As well, the sauce on the sea vegetables was smooth, creamy and delicious. I can't wait to go back. It was 25 dollars each person, and we were happy with that. No leftovers, but satisfied.

Camilo Dolorier★★★★★

in the top 3 best vegan restaurant in berkeley in my opinion, been here forever, always good, you can order more salty/fried things if you want that, or order more simple, not so salty, not friend things if you are in the mood for that. it really has everything. the berkeley location is definitely better than the valencia street location, but i still love them both <3 love the hasami age, mikuri age, bao bun, pumpkin soup, inari, vege-tofu curry! cash only!

Two Sticks & Tea★★★★★

An old standby that’s still so good after two decades around on Shattuck. The staff some of whom have been around since the beginning. I hope to return soon! It’s a destination for me.