Cha Ya – Japanese
This serene sanctuary invites guests to discover the artful depths of plant-based Japanese cuisine, where minimalist aesthetics meet a vibrant explosion of seasonal flavors. The kitchen transforms humble ingredients into edible poetry, from the smoky char of robata-grilled skewers and the ethereal crunch of golden tempura to the meticulously composed beauty of the signature Moon Garden. Every dish, whether a silken bowl of agedashi tofu or a plate of delicate, hand-folded gyoza, offers a mindful journey through texture and tradition in a space that feels worlds away from the bustle outside.
1686 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CARating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Hours
- Wednesday - Monday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Agedashi Tofu - 10.35
- Robata Yaki - 9.75
- Ten Bou - 11
- Gyoza - 9.75
- Mikuri-Age - 13.75
- Hasami Age - 12.65
- Hangetsu - 15
- Dengaku - 14.35
- Moon Garden - 14.35
- Vegetable Tempura - 14.35
- Taku-Sui - 16.1
- Cha-Ya Nabe - 16.6
- Cha-Ya Delight - 16.1
- Tonchi Nasu - 16.1
- Hana Gomoku - 16.1
- Curry Rice - 15
- Dobin Mushi - 9.75
- Kinoko Miso - 11
- Vegan Soup - 11
- House Miso Soup - 3.5
- Special Pumpkin Soup - 5.75
- Senroppon Salad - 12.5
- Soba Salad - 13.25
- Sea Vegetable Salad - 10.25
- Sunomono Salad - 6.5
- Goma Ae - 11
- Shira Ae - 11
- Hosomaki Combo Dinner - 23
- Sushi Combo Dinner - 23
- Cha-Ya Roll - 12.65
- Shattuck Roll - 12
- Garden Roll - 12.65
- Vegan Roll - 12.5
- Vegetable Tempura Roll - 12.65
- Summer Green Roll - 12.65
- Subaru Roll - 13.25
- Starlight Roll - 12.65
- Vege-Tofu Curry Noodle - 15.5
- Yasai Udon/Soba - 14.3
- Vegetable Tempura Udon/Soba - 18.5
- Sansai Udon/Soba - 14.3
- Kinoko Udon/Soba - 14.3
- Wakame Udon/Soba - 14.3
- Kitsune Udon/Soba - 14.3
- Kake/Zaru - 11.5
- Edamame - 6
- Steamed White Rice - 4
- Seasoned Organic Brown Rice - 4.5
- Inari - 6.3
- Yellow Moon - 7
- Pear Compote - 7