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    Cha Cafe

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Good for groups

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    Linh N.

    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!

    Games, menus, and a water station
    Lily C.

    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.

    Debbie W.

    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.

    Beef Wang
    MJ M.

    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.

    Entrance seen from parking lot.
    James L.

    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.

    Fries
    Tiffany L.

    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

    Julie T.

    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.

    Chicken Wang. 2 extra sauce containers given for free without asking, but I didn't actually need them.
    Sabrina L.

    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.

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    Hanna Y.

    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!!!

    Cha Cheese Steak Fries + cha sauces.
    Kevin M.

    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

    Pyng Rice Box (chicken) and strawberry matcha iced
    Francisco M.

    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!

    Loco Moco
    Cassidy I.

    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.

    Cha Cheese Steak Fries
    Caes F.

    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.

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    Beef Wang was delicious. The esthetic was great. Loved the poke nachos also. I would try it again.

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    Although I had to wait after ordering online, it was worth it. Best burger I've had in a long time! Perfectly cooked!

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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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    Plenty of indoor seating but it gets busy! Very popular spot
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    Cute dessert spot amidst SGV, just adding more lines to the area's already lengthy list. Kinda envy…read morehow many options they had now and wished they could've been closer to central LA. Browned seemed to start it's popularity via the choux but expanding its wings into croissants as well. The choux was quite petite so it's perfect that you had to order in minimum set of 4, also meaning able to try different flavors as they offered plenty. We tried Earl Grey, Maple Pecan with Chocolate coating, Hojicha with Black Sesame, and Taro with Salted Egg Yolk. They were all so peculiar and luscious in their own way and you'd be pleased by the full stuffing. If I had to pick my top 2 I would go to the last 2 and the Taro Salted Egg was even not to skip IMO. Perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors in one bite. Both the Hojicha and earl grey served very solid tea flavors with bit hint of bitterness. They did regular drop for the choux for pre order, but if you prefer looking at the showcase then making choices just like me, worry not as ordering was pretty swift and no long line.

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    Outside Front Patio - "It's very pretty!!"
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    Wow I'm blown away at how much fun I had at Ahma!!…read more Me and 3 friends (4 total) came for an amazing 5 course experience and it was so educational and new. We were hosted by Josh and Mei, who are both lovely people by the way, and we got to try a beautifully crafted 5 course tasting menu. The coffee pairing with small bites was very very cute and hearing Josh's inspiration behind each ingredient, dish, idea was so special. You can really tell the attention to detail - they provide lactaid when milk is present, there's optional ice cubes for certain drinks, the bathroom is fully stocked with hand towels, lotion, etc. and the space is very beautifully decorated to be warm and inviting. 100% recommend to whoever is planning a date, girls hangout, or if you and your friends just enjoy coffee. The whole experience is about 2 hours, you walk away learning so much, very full of delicious homemade food, and just super happy. There is only 1 gender neutral restroom as ahma is hosted inside a home. Shoes off at the door, they will give you clean indoor slippers. Parking on the street is free and easy.

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