Cha-Ya Vegetarian (San Francisco)

Contemporary Japanese Vegan cuisine inspired by "Shojin Ryori," Japanese Zen Buddhist cuisine. Featuring 40+ menu items, 100% vegan.

Cha-Ya is located at 762 Valencia St. between 18th and 19th streets in the Mission. Soba, Udon, Tempura and even our Sushi is all Vegan. Try our signature Cha-Ya roll. It's a hybrid tempura and sushi roll! Our most popular noodle dish is the hearty Vege-Tofu Curry soup noodle.

06/02/2024

Introducing HAPPY HOUR until 6:00pm daily. (We're closed Monday and Tuesday)
Special pricing on food and drinks!

10 Best Spots for Sushi in San Francisco 10/06/2023

“Show stopping” soy ginger glaze. We are blushing! Thank you for the wonderful review!

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Last chance for a taste of Hibiki 21 and Yamazaki 18 10/04/2023

Please donate and let’s toast your generosity! Kampai and FORE!

Hello friends!
For those that have already donated, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Some of you know that I’m a golf professional as well as the owner of Cha-Ya. My passion is coaching young golfers with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). And now I’m asking for a donation to benefit an amazing organization that is near and dear to my heart.

Youth On Course (YOC) is working to eliminate one of golf's biggest barriers for young people--cost.

I believe golf should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socio-economic status. YOC provides an opportunity for children to play for as little as $5. Many children who might never become interested in golf, have benefited from the YOC program.

The game of golf teaches kids about honesty, integrity, and patience while also encouraging courtesy, and camaraderie. Through golf, children are taught they are responsible for their actions and personal conduct. They are taught to persevere through the bad bounces and unlucky lies life deals, while learning to cope and develop problem solving skills. Through golf’s lessons, children are more confident and become accountable people.

What a wonderful world it would be if all children had access to life’s lessons through golf. YOC provides for this.

In 2020, I raised over $7000 in donations. We sent over 1000 kids to the first tee, and helped them to experience one of life's greatest games. This time, I'm shooting for $10,000!

Playing 100 holes (25+ miles) over 12 hours will be tough, but here’s the hardest part for me is asking for your help. Please sponsor me for this event. Your sponsorship is a tax deductible donation.

I don’t like asking for money, so in return, I will personally match some of your donation by offering the following:

$100 donors will receive a private, guided premium saké tasting for 2 people at Cha-Ya San Francisco.

$250 donors will receive a private premium sake tasting for 6 people.

Do you have $500 to donate? Let me pour you and a friend a shot of the coveted Suntory Hibiki 21 YO and Yamazaki 18 YO Japanese whiskey from my personal collection. (IYKYK)

Please remember, no amount is too small.
Every dollar is greatly appreciated.
Please donate through the link below and I look forward to toasting your generosity!
Thank you for your support!
Mie Katsumata

100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata2023 (https://www.100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata2023)

Last chance for a taste of Hibiki 21 and Yamazaki 18 Click here for an update from Cha-Ya!

Can you help out? 09/12/2023

Please donate and let’s toast your generosity! Kampai and FORE!

Hello friends!

Some of you know that I’m a golf professional as well as the owner of Cha-Ya. My passion is coaching young golfers with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
And now I’m asking for a donation to benefit an amazing organization that is near and dear to my heart.

Youth On Course (YOC) is working to eliminate one of golf's biggest barriers for young people--cost.

I believe golf should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socio-economic status. YOC provides an opportunity for children to play for as little as $5. Many children who might never become interested in golf, have benefited from the YOC program.

The game of golf teaches kids about honesty, integrity, and patience while also encouraging courtesy, and camaraderie. Through golf, children are taught they are responsible for their actions and personal conduct. They are taught to persevere through the bad bounces and unlucky lies life deals, while learning to cope and develop problem solving skills. Through golf’s lessons, children are more confident and become accountable people.

What a wonderful world it would be if all children had access to life’s lessons through golf. YOC provides for this.

In 2020, I raised over $7000 in donations. We sent over 1000 kids to the first tee, and helped them to experience one of life's greatest games. This time, I'm shooting for $10,000!

Playing 100 holes (25+ miles) over 12 hours will be tough, but here’s the hardest part for me is asking for your help. Please sponsor me for this event. Your sponsorship is a tax deductible donation.

I don’t like asking for money, so in return, I will personally match some of your donation by offering the following:

$100 donors will receive a private, guided premium saké tasting for 2 people at Cha-Ya San Francisco.

$250 donors will receive a private premium sake tasting for 6 people.

Do you have $500 to donate? Let me pour you and a friend a shot of the coveted Suntory Hibiki 21 YO and Yamazaki 18 YO Japanese whiskey from my personal collection. (IYKYK--Limited to the first 10 $500 donors)

Please remember, no amount is too small.
Every dollar is greatly appreciated.
Please donate through the link below and I look forward to toasting your generosity!
Thank you for your support!
Mie Katsumata

100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata2023 (https://www.100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata2023)

Can you help out? Click here for an update from Cha-Ya!

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Always grateful to be mentioned by the media. Thank you to all those who make this possible.

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I'm playing 100 holes of golf (in one day!) for Youth on Course 08/18/2023

https://www.100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata2023

Dear Friends:��
As you may know, I am a golf enthusiast and once again, I’m asking for a donation to support Youth On Course. We rely on the generosity of donors like you to make golf accessible to children.

The game of golf teaches kids about honesty, integrity, and patience while also encouraging courtesy, and camaraderie. Through golf, children are taught they are responsible for their actions and personal conduct. They are taught to persevere through the bad bounces and unlucky lies life deals, while learning to cope and develop problem solving skills. Through golf’s lessons, children are more confident and become accountable people.
This is why I love the game of golf. And this is why I believe all children should be given an opportunity to experience golf, and the life lessons the game teaches.

There are some limited perks associated with certain donation levels, so I encourage you to scan the QR code above to find out more! (Hint: Hibiki 21. IYKYK)
�All donations are tax deductible. No donation is too small.��Thank you for your time and support!��

Mie Katsumata�

https://www.100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata2023

I'm playing 100 holes of golf (in one day!) for Youth on Course All kids should have affordable access to play golf, that's why I'm participating in the and raising money to support the nonprofit Youth on Course. They subsidize rounds of golf for their members allowing them to play golf for $5 or less while opening doors to life-changing opportuniti...

01/20/2022

Haven’t figured out your dinner plans for tonight? Order take out from Cha-ya! 😍 Last call is at 8!

The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco 01/03/2022

Thanks for the mention! Happy New Year!

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12/23/2021

Happy Holidays to all!
We will be closed:
12/25, 12/26, 1/1 and 1/2.

Normal hours:
Wed-Thu-Fri 5:00pm-8:00pm
Sat + Sun 12:00noon-8:00pm
Closed on Monday and Tuesday each week.

30% Off Saké gift for you and yours! 12/10/2021

Our Biggest Saké sale of the year!

Save 30% off all online saké orders.
Valid for take-out, pick up or delivery orders only.
(Discount not applicable for dine-in)
Use code HolidaySake at check-out.
Offer expires 12/31/2021

30% Off Saké gift for you and yours! Click here for an update from Cha-Ya Vegetarian (San Francisco)!

Proof of vaccination required for indoor dining 08/14/2021

We have some updates

Dear Friends of Cha-Ya Vegetarian Restaurant,

San Francisco has a new Health Order in place. Effective August 20, 2021, all customers over the age of 12, who wish to dine indoors will be required to show proof of vaccinations along with an ID (such as a drivers license or state ID card). We will also be limiting group size to 4 fully vaccinated adults indoors. If you wish to dine indoors, please have these documents available to show our staff. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Proof of vaccination is not required if you're just coming inside to pick up a take-out order. A well fitting mask is required for everyone when not actively eating indoors.

If you prefer to dine outdoors, please note that we do not have heaters. Please dress warmly as temperatures can drop into the 50-60's when the sun goes down.

Dine-in seating ends at 8:00pm nightly.
We are closed Monday and Tuesday,

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) website. Rest assured that every employee at Cha-Ya is fully vaccinated.

Thank you so much for sticking with us. We look forward to continuing to support each other during these challenging times.

Proof of vaccination required for indoor dining Click here for an update from Cha-Ya Vegetarian (San Francisco)!

06/20/2021

The man that started it all! Happy Father’s Day everyone! 💙

06/11/2021

Starting today we will be having a Father’s Day sake sale! All full sized bottles of sake will be 20% off until Sunday. Use code “Sake4Dad” for online orders!

05/22/2021

New Hours of Operation:
Beginning May 24, we will be open 5 days a week.
Wed - Thu - Fri Open at 5:00pm
Sat & Sun Open at 12:00 Noon
Last seating is at 8:00pm nightly.
Take out available until 8:30pm nightly.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

New Hours of Operation 05/21/2021

New Hours of Operation

Dear Customers of Cha-Ya,

Beginning May 24, we will be closed on Monday and Tuesday each week.

Our new hours will be:

Wednesday through Friday: Open at 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Open at 12:00 Noon
Last Dine-in seating is at 8:00pm nightly
Take out orders available until 8:30pm nightly

We have limited indoor and outdoor seating. Please dress for cool weather, as we do not provide heaters. As always, take out and delivery is available through our website ChaYaSF.com (http://www.ChaYaSF.com)

Thank you for your continued support!

With much gratitude,
The Cha-Ya Family

New Hours of Operation Click here for an update from Cha-Ya Vegetarian (San Francisco)!

05/15/2021

Start your weekend with one of our sushi party platters 🤩 We’re open until 8:30 tonight!

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours! 🥰

04/04/2021

After a year of working hard to stay in business, we will be taking a much needed spring break.

We will be closed April 5th - 29th.
We are here to stay and we thank you for your support. We could not be here without you.

We look forward to serving you again with refreshed minds and bodies on April 30th at 5:00pm.

Please continue to stay safe and healthy!

02/13/2021

Happy Lunar New Year and Hally Valentines weekend!
To celebrate, we offer a 20% discount on large saké bottles!
Order online at ChaYaSF.com or come on in and see us!
Try before you buy! We are happy to help you find the saké you desire!

Limited seating/table service on the sidewalk. First come, first served. Dress warmly please!

Last seating is at 8:00pm Tuesday - Sunday.

We look forward to seeing you!

01/23/2021

Waiting for dining in like...
Meanwhile, we’ve got take out and delivery options.

01/23/2021

Cold days. Hot sake.

12/30/2020

As 2020 winds down, we -Ya Vegetarian (San Francisco) have something to celebrate!
So many small businesses are strong and resilient, and I'm proud to be one of them! Thank you to and .biz for believing in me with one of the .

12/22/2020

Daiginjo sakés are the creme of the crop. Only the purest core of the rice grain is used, so the result is a delicate, smooth, flaw-free brew. We have daiginjos in smaller sizes that don’t break the bank, and give you the chance to taste these premium sakés, at off menu pricing. Come in through the end of the year and save 15% off all sakés. A prefect holiday gift as well as the traditional beverage to ring in the new year! Kampai! Order online or come in and talk to us!

11/26/2020

Whether you’re celebrating with something refined, or just drinking to kill demons, we’ve got you covered!
Black Friday specials in store only. 20% off all sakes through 11/29! Kampai!

100 Hole Hike for Youth on Course 09/18/2020

Hello friends,
I am the owner of Cha-Ya. I am also a 30-year flight attendant and I'm a Class A LPGA professional.
During this pandemic, I have been grounded by the airlines, and stymied from travel. Aside from keeping my restaurant afloat, it’s been a struggle to keep myself motivated, and in good physical shape. That is why, on November 2, I have decided to embark on a 100 Hole Hike to benefit an organization called Youth On Course (YOC).
YOC is working to eliminate one of golf's biggest barriers for young people--cost.

I believe golf should be accessible to everyone, regardless of soci-economic status. YOC provides an opportunity for children to play for as little as $5. Many children who might never become interested in golf, have benefitted from the YOC program.
The game of golf teaches kids about honesty, integrity, and patience while also encouraging courtesy, and camaraderie. Through golf, children are taught they are responsible for their actions and personal conduct. They are taught to persevere through the bad bounces and unlucky lies life deals, while learning to cope and develop problem solving skills. Through golf’s lessons, children are more confident and become accountable people.
What a wonderful world it would be if all kids had access to life’s lessons through golf. YOC provides for this.
Walking 100 holes over 12 hours will be tough, but here’s the hardest part for me.

I have a huge ask of you. Please sponsor me for this event.
I don’t like asking for money, so in return, I will personally match a part of your donation by offering the following:

$50 donors will receive a private, guided saké tasting for 2 people at my restaurant

$100 donors will receive the saké tasting and a $50 dining certificate

$250 donors will receive the above plus a 720ml. bottle of Kubota Manjyu Saké. (Google it, it’s amazing)
Sponsor me for $500 and I’ll your receive ALL of the above, plus a private omakase dinner at my restaurant for 4 people.
Thank you for your support!
https://www.100holehike.org/national/MieKatsumata

100 Hole Hike for Youth on Course The 100 Hole Hike is a nationwide charitable event where participants take on the challenge of playing 100 holes of golf in one day to raise money and awareness for Youth on Course.

09/14/2020

Like, follow and tag us on instagram for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate!

08/09/2020

Summer Okra. Apple Aji ponzu. You’ll only find it in our DIY meal kits. Order yours today! We give you everything you need and nothing you don’t. Ridiculously easy meals you prepare at home.
415-252-7825

08/01/2020

Getting ready for dinner? How about some Santana?

07/29/2020

DIY Vegan Yakisoba Meal Kit.
We give you exactly everything you need, nothing you don’t. Order your meal kit today! 415–252–7825
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Beginning 7/22, our new hours of operation will be:
Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 5pm-9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday Noon-9:00pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

The fryer is back on for Cha-Ya rolls, Tempura and Agedashi Tofu!

Sidewalk seating available until 8:10pm. We hope to see you soon!

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762 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
94110

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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