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Wow. Definitely a hidden gem. I discovered this place with the SGV passport and it was SOOO worth it. We got the Cha cheesesteak fries and oh my god it was HUGE. I'd definitely recommend sharing because i was so full and barely finished half I live the service. The girl that serve us was so nice! The store was empty at the beginning but it picked up a lot after lunch. I'd come back!
Cha Cafe has quickly risen to the top of my list for favorite spots. It's located in a quiet strip mall, and is probably 1 of 2 places that can get busy - the other one being a brunch place. It's super unassuming - from the outside, you could not tell how cute/clean it is on the inside. Service is top notch here, and they have games and plenty of seating each time I've come. You order at the front and pay, and then take a seat. They have such a large variety of things - from drinks and baked goods to rice bowls or cheese steak fries. The last time we came, we got the cheese streak fries, a grilled chicken bowl, and a strawberry matcha latte. All were top notch! What was really cute too, was that the chef or server noticed we had our toddler and actually came out to warn us that the sauce might be a bit spicy with the chicken. We told him oh it's probably fine he can just eat around it, and he came out with a small bowl of rice so that we could separate out the chicken and our toddler could eat it! They completely won me over with that extra touch. They're open early (like 9am for a non brunch place) and the few times I've come in the morning for a drink, it's been pretty empty - so I really hope it was a fluke and they get plenty of business in other hours. I have also come around 7pm and seen most of the seats filled with people either working or eating/hanging out. Their baked goods are also really good (I think they are made there, but not certain!). Bonus: they have a large connect 4 outside that my toddler loves to play with and there should be plenty of parking in the small plaza, especially later in the day.
This place is like a Mexican and Asian fusion place. The plates were large and very filling and we ended up taking everything to-go because we couldn't finish anything. We even got an order on the house. Thank you! There is also water at the counter. We ordered: Beef Wang bowl - was so good and flavorful. Highly recommend Cheesesteak Fries - if you like fries and steak, highly recommend Angus Cheese Burger - not bad if you're just feeling like a burger, but nothing amazing or special Spam Scrambled Fries - just ok, the other dishes were way more tasty Overall the beef at this place was so good. I would recommend any dish with beef. This place is located in a small plaza so parking could get tricky during rush hour. We arrived during an odd time of day and so there was plenty of parking for us. The interior is cozy with lots of booths and the space offers a selection of board games to play while you waited. We discovered a new board game while we were waiting too which was a plus. Our food did not take long to come out either. Tip: please respect the board games. Many of the games had ripped instructions or the box was falling apart which is just so sad. Thankfully it looked like most still had all pieces to be playable.
I saw the heaps of reviews and to be honest when I pulled up to the plaza, it was very unassuming and I was a little skeptical... I will never judge a book again by its cover. Ambiance alone inside is reminiscent of hanging out at boba shops growing up in the SGV: bright interior, booths and board games, Pokemon and Shrek playing on the TV such a nice vibe to chill with some friends and chat. Most shops nowadays are grab and go so this felt very nostalgic for me. Now for the real hitters: I still am unable to understand how they can serve this food at this price. Beef Wang (16.48) is one of their signature dishes. It sounds really simple on paper, stir fried meat, mushroom, and egg. That's it. I am still wondering how they were able to get such a flavorful bowl from a simple dish and on a perfectly cooked bed of way too much rice so you can enjoy leftovers at home. Super Sea Nachos (35): Our party of 5 ordered our own bowls and shared this thinning it was going to be a simple appetizer. The avocado alone we joked shoulda been 35 . An assembly of tuna, shrimp, imitation crab, with wonton nachos was the perfect fresh accompaniment with the rice bowl. They do not skimp at all on the nachos or seafood and no doubt I'd share another tray with friends another day. They are not the most extravagant dishes, but honestly the quality, comfort, ambience, and value makes this one of my favorite sit down experiences recently.
It's been years since my initial visit, and driven by many times since then. Recently, I decided to give them another try and I'm glad I did. Orders are placed at the counter and it's brought out to your table. Everything else is self service, like water, napkins, utensils, and even to go boxes for your leftovers. They're famous Chicken Wang, Pyng Bowl, shrimp cilantro wrap and Birria Ramen were all good in their own ways. You could definitely taste the fusion flavors. With the exception of the shrimp & cilantro wrap, the other foods are a bit on the heavier side, but very satisfying. I chose chicken for the Pyng Bowl. It comes with two eggs and rice, my kind of savory breakfast. We also tried their pastries, and it pairs well with coffee. Their blueberry lemon scone is also good, with a bite of tartness in the first bite. They share a small parking lot with other businesses in this tiny strip mall. The few times we came here we didn't have problems finding a space. I find Cha Café to be a good spot to try unique fusion flavors, and I will be back again.
Cute hole in the wall. Asian fusion food. Easy parking but can be limited. You order at the counter first and they'll bring the food to you. Pretty fast service on a Monday 2pm Tried the beef wang bowl - pretty good with lots of meat and rice. I think for the portion size it's a bit expensive but that's the economy nowadays. I would get this again. Also tried the beef fries, which were fresh and hot. Nice add on to the rice if you're feeling unhealthy. Strawberry matcha drink - a tad sweet for my liking but overall I liked it and would prob get again
I recently visited Cha Cafe and ordered the banana smoothie and cheesesteak fries. The cheesesteak fries were definitely the highlight of my visit. Thwy were satisfying and cooked perfectly. I would order them again. The banana smoothie was okay, but it was a little more watery than I expected. I was hoping for a thicker, creamier texture. Even so, it was still refreshing. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would come back, especially for the cheesesteak fries. The food was good, and it was a nice place to grab a quick bite.
I feel like everything these days is probably pricier than we'd like, and for comfort food, I'd have expected I'd be able to get a meal for less, but I do gotta say, the flavor's pretty good for a corner store at this small corner plaza. I got the "chicken wang", which is a stir fry of chicken pieces, sliced mushrooms, and sliced scrambled egg mixed with a spicy mayo sauce (which they have an extra 2 containers of; did not need cuz there was plenty of flavor & saltiness already) over rice and topped with some chopped green onions. If I were to be more precise, I'd give a 3.5 cuz of the prices, but figured I'd round up.
I came here for dinner with my friend. I wanted to introduce this place because it has been a gem for many years. The ladies at the front were nice. They even have games if people want talks entertainment while they eat. Def a nice hangout spot. We got the cheese steak fries and beef want bowl. Both were excellent and hit the spot. I think my favorite surprise though was going to the restroom and seeing that they have pads!!!
It had been awhile since I had gone to Cha Cafe. Recently, we came by for a dinner to get some grub. The hours are extended now to 9pm I think. Before they used to close pretty early around 5pm. Cha Cafe has been around for a long time and I remember when they used to be in West Covina. The location is in El Monte and in a very small complex with little parking. Cha Cafe has plenty of tables inside for seating. They offer board games and card games to entertain yourselves with others. We were greeted when we came in. While taking orders with the cashier, it felt like a very robotic type of interaction with little to no energy or enthusiasm. We ordered a few items to share and my wife also redeemed the Cheesesteak Fries from the SGV passport. What I do commend Cha Cafe for is the quality of flavors in their food. It was all very delicious! Shout out to the chefs cooking up the dishes. The shrimp skewers were delicious. The Cha Cheesesteak Fries were ridiculously flavorful. The Kalbi Beef Ssam was tasted fresh and was loaded with beef in every bite. Overall, Cha Cafe's food was still as delicious as I remember. Plenty of delicious food is offered here and I'd come back if we find ourselves in this area again. ( ^_^)b
The cafe is within a small plaza with enough parking. It's really cute inside with a decent amount of indoor seating and few outside seating. It's a chill vibe that's great for casual hangouts. They even have some table top games! You'll order upfront then seat and the food will be dropped off. The staff are really nice, friendly, and accommodating. The food arrived at a good time. I got the pyng rice box with chicken. It was pretty good. The eggs was the right amount of runny. The chicken had a good flavor and moist enough. The rice is rice, nothing bad. The strawberry matcha is really good. The matcha flavor itself wasn't diluted and you get a good amount of strawberry sweetness with each sip. I'd return to try out more of their menu!
We visited Cha Cafe again right as they opened. They do need to update their hours, the times listed on the door don't quite match what's on their website. When we arrived, the staff were still setting up. The woman working that morning let us know the cook hadn't arrived yet, which wasn't an issue at all since we weren't in a rush. They were very pleasant and apologetic and even gave us a freebie for the inconvenience, which I really appreciated. The loco moco was super savory and delicious! The price was great as well, and we even had leftovers.
Influenced to buy the SGV Passport, further influenced to redeem the cha steak fries. The fries were extremely flavorful and bold, although light on protein. The onions were thick which I didn't mind. The fries were a little over cooked but together it was definitely punch of flavor. The beef wang, had all the elements of a great combination: egg, mushroom, meat! The protein was just a little light but the rice was extremely tasty. Overall, not a bad meal but if they can fix the protein to rice/fries ratio, I think you would have a winner.
I was in town and my friends decided to have dinner at Cha & Cafe. This place is soooo good! I had tried one of their grilled chicken salad and it was awesome! The waitress told us their ribs were special that Saturday night, they were $1 a piece and they were pretty good. My friend ordered the pumpkin fries and OH EM GEE, they were really GOOD! Their prices are pretty good, the service was good, the food were awesome = i'd go back here again. read more
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This place is the epitome of Asian fusion. It's extremely casual - by that I mean paper napkins, plastic utensils, and plastic baskets for your food - but everything here is pretty good. The top ramen burger (emphasis on top ramen) was definitely different yet worth trying. I like how the ramen itself was seasoned so it definitely brought something different to the burger. The Ninja fries (Japanese pumpkin fries deep fried in tempura batter) with the sriracha aioli sauce is a yummy appetizer. They provide you with a good amount so plan to share with several people! I've also had the Beef Wang box but to me it tasted like really saucy beef teriyaki. My ultimate favorite is definitely the Horchata frappe! For all you horchata lovers out there you will definitely not be disappointed with this creamy goodness! It's located in a strip mall/plaza and may look a little sketch but it's definitely a place worth trying! read more
Not bad at all - food were tasty. Cha ramen burger (only 25 made daily w/ fries, $8.95) - I am not a ramen burger expert and only tried few ramen burgers, but this is by far the best ramen burger I've had. Ramen bun was well-seasoned and sauce gave the burger a nice flavor. Nothing to go crazy about, but still a pretty good ramen burger. Beef wang box (stir fried kalbi beef, mushroom & egg w/ cha sauce - $8.95) - Think beef wang box as modified version of teriyaki beef box with mushroom and sweet-and-spicy Cha mayo sauce. Food tasted flavorful and it was a yummy dish. High quality and delicious food, but slightly on a more expensive side. Definitely a good place for a late night dinner around El Monte area. read more
12 years ago
this place is super bomb, especially their house special cha sauce. you can use the sauce for almost anything on the menu. I usually get the beef Wong box which comes with mushroom and eggs. if you haven't tried it yet, you should definitely try it. our server was super nice and she gave great recommendations. the only reason why this gets a four star and not five star is because it's quiet expensive. read more
Great service and decent food for a decent price. Not bad if you're in the area. Service was amazing. Everyone explained how everything worked and what everything was. Bathroom was clean as well. Beef Wang Box: stir fry beef and mushrooms. Not too bad. What makes it good is the special sauce! But without the sauce it would be mediocre. Good meat to rice ratio! Spam & Eggs with fries: Practically a spam omelette over fries. It's a bit over priced. I wouldn't recommend this just because it's over priced for fries and eggs. Special sauce makes it delicious though. I didn't get to try any drinks. read more
Disappointed with the Chicken Tenders and Chips. Switched the chips to sweet potato fries and there wasn't much. There were four pieces of chicken tenders but there were barely any fries. The chicken tenders weren't great either, they weren't crispy or tender. Got the Ninja Fries which were zucchini fries, They were just alright. Didn't find them very crispy either. read more
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Ahhhh you should have never removed your tacos they were amazing! Came in today and had a honey wrap with teriyaki chicken and my daughter ordered a poke bowl. She liked the poke bowl although I will say I was not impressed by the teriyaki chicken wrap sadly. The chicken tasted tough and over-seasoned. The portions are extremely generous but I feel my food tastes like it was rushed to make sort of like Jack in the Box quality. Total for my meal including the strawberry mojito $35. Honestly if you have something good stick to it . I wasn't impressed with the meal and quality. Not excited to return :/ read more
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Hi Mary Lou and Moises. Thanks for coming by today. Sorry we didn’t…
7 years ago
First time coming here 10/31/19. I order the Grilled shrimp with white rice and a small salad meal. It's solid and good! Would I come back, definitely yes! Very fresh and on point! Thanks! read more
I came here with a friend about 40 minutes before closing and there was only one person working in the front and who was helping a customer. We waited for about 10 minutes before someone else asked if we got helped. We ordered the Cheesesteak fries without bell pepper and green onions. This is my first time trying it and it was really good! The fries were super crunchy and the steak was cooked just right. The sauce tasted really good with the fries!! read more
4 years ago
Always the best! Must have! Food is made with love. Always recommend. They're always so friendly! The art is beautiful here. read more
5 years ago
Soooooooo good!!! I've been coming here for years! It's an essential pit stop on my way in to LA. Some of the best food in California this place is amazing! Try everything!!! read more
6 years ago
Open For takeout delivery and limited outdoor dining. I came here for lunch with a friend and enjoyed a variety of treats. We shared the shrimp lettuce wrap, the chicken skewer which comes with rice and salad, the beef bowl that comes with mushrooms and baked egg sautéed over rice, and then as a treat we ordered the cheesesteak fries. Great Asian fusion comfort food. The food translates well for take out. read more
9 years ago
I was in the area for work and decided to help something close by for lunch. This place has almost 5 stars and he photos looked delish. This place is located on a small shopping plaza in the corner so it's easily missed. The menu look amazing so I orders the shrimp lettuce boats and edamame. Omgahhhhhh the spicy mayo-ish sauce on the lettuce boats were amahZing! Edamame perfectly salted and the 2 boats were more than filling. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their poke nachos and spamwich!!! read more
3 years ago
Been here multiple and their food never lets me down. It's a hidden place located at El Monte. I've tried their beef wang, beef wang fries, ramen burger, beef cube rice, and sams. My favorite is still the beef wang or the fries. If you order their beef wang, you gotta put the orange bottle sauce they have and trust me is amazing. Such a guilty pleasure on a cheat day. read more
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Kalbi Beef Skewers are still our go to :D their Cha sauce makes everything taste even better! I didn't think that was possible! The staff is ALWAYS really friendly! Amy is awesome! She started recognizing me because I've been here so many times haha (: 10/10 would recommend! read more
Love cha cafe. Been here several times and gotten a few different menu items. Generally speaking, all of their food are decent! I'm talking the comfort rice box: beef Wang, carnita Wang, and chicken wang. It's decent portion enough to fill you up. They also have chicken wings that comes around 6 pieces I believe. If you haven't, gotta get their ninja fries! Don't forget about the sauce with it. It's amazing and delicious! Pretty decent price as well. I usually get the Thai tea. It's one of the good ones. Just a tiny on the sweet side but you can tell them to adjust it if anything! Parking is relatively easy. It's in a small plaza at lower Azusa and Arden dr. Place has been redecorate since the last time I been there. Looks nice and the customer service is a plus!!! read more
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Love the chicken wang and beef kalbi ssam, and ninja fries! Everything here is really delicious and refreshing. Haven't ordered anything I didn't really like. read more
9 years ago
Tucked away in the corner of a small plaza next to a school. They offer a lot of Korean fusion items. I stayed away from the ramen craze when everyone was making ramen burgers. I believe ramen should be just ramen but that's just me. Took the plunge today and ordered their ramen burger. It comes with a small side of in house made chips. The burger was good, actually pretty tasty. I'm a little biased though the patty and fillings were awesome. The ramen threw me off and personally I would prefer just a regular hamburger bun. The chips were good but a little bit on the soggy side. But I do understand the problem with making fresh in house chips is that they do not hold very long. I've been here twice and I had the pleasure of having Amy running the front register taking my orders. I asked for a half strawberry and lychee iced tea. They normally don't mix flavors but she's been very accomodating. I would come back just because she's awesome. Thank you Amy! read more
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9 years ago
Came on a 11PM after a study group. Upon entering, first thing I noticed is that the area is good for studying or hanging with friends. Not sure how busy or the noise level is on daylight or weekends given that I came on late hours. Cha Cafe, CA Comfort Food stands out to its name. It seems like a good spot to grab munchies. They seem to have interesting food choices. I got the Kalbi Beef Box which cost ~$9. It contained mushrooms, tofu strips, and they have this awesome orange spicy mayo sauce that makes it soooo yummy. I recommend adding it to your meal! Good portion size. Me and my friend shared it and was satisfied after. I have not studied in the place, however it seemed like a good place to do work at. Has several desks with plugs and wifi. Well lit. Noticed few people studying and doing work with their laptops on. Did not try their drinks so I couldn't comment on them, however they do have a variety of them when I was looking at their menu. Oh yeah, if you're not a cash person like me, they charge 50cents if your order is less than $10. read more
I was visiting my friend in the area and this is her go-to spot. It has some slight similarities to kogi BBQ. The food was pretty mouth watering. We ordered the ninja fries which are apparently made from Japanese pumpkin. They were so so good and crispy. Our table devoured them. The unlimited spicy mayo also makes everything taste better. Beef tacos were also Delish. Overall it's a no frills kinda place that's good for a quick bite. Ambiance looks like a basic take out place (think Baja Fresh). I would definitely come back here! read more
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10308 Lower Azusa Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
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Can we please bring back the ramen burger?
The Ramen Burger was trending years ago. It was losing its popularity. We had to make the decision to discontinue it and we added the Birria Ramen. We hope that you can stop by to enjoy this savory soup.
When you will open up for dinner?
We are open for dinner now. We have updated our hours and will add more hours when we can. Hope to see you soon
I love their food but when will they get baby chairs?
Good question. I need to order some
This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / April 8, 2023
Hello. Yes we have 3 table outside for your enjoyment. It’s a lovely weekend. Hope to see you soon
Do you still serve your ninja fries?
Hello. We stopped serving the Ninja Fries. We added our New “Chalote Corn Ribs”
Miss you guys! Do you still remain closed during this time? Thanks for the quick responses!
Miss you as well. We just reopened. We have new temporary hours. Monday - Saturday 11am to 5pm for take out only.… Read more
Is this place open during quarantine? been trying to call for the past 2 weeks to order.
Hi thank you for reaching out. We are still Temporarily closed. We plan to open beginning of June with the addition online ordering and curbside pickup for your convenience. Hopefully we’ll see you then. Thanks again for your patronage.… Read more
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