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My friends gave me a few choices to eat nearby work at the end of the day and I randomly chose Cha Cafe located an in a non descript.... Strip Mall... Honestly my expectations were low and I chose it cuz it looked clean inside... To my surprise the good was honestly pretty good or much better than I expected and my friend as well... Everyone got different things... I'll only say the egg rolls were smaller than normal but came with 8 vs most places only come with 4 to 5 usually.... They were pretty good and crunchy....I got the organic tofu wang with no eggs... It was flavorful and good.... It is an Asian, Mexican Fusion place I guess you can describe it like that....I probably wouldn't mind going back....
Got the Carnitas Wang and Cheese Steak Fries. Both were flavorful and large portions. The fries were thin and became mostly soggy under the toppings. It would be nice if they used a more substantial, crispy type of fry. Going for a midweek late lunch, it was not busy. It's a very casual place where you order at the counter and find a seat. There were only two tables with diners, however, almost all of the other tables had piles of food and drink trash left. Again, it was not busy, there were at least three people working there and the whole time we were there (we dined in) no one cleared the tables.
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
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
I loveeeee the beef wang here, it's what I crave when I'm feeling comfort food but it's unique in its own way too. It comes with beef, rice, mushrooms, eggs, green onions, sesame seeds, their teriyaki sauce. I usually order it w/o teriyaki sauce on the rice and w/o mushrooms. It's so simple yet it tastes bomb!! The cheesesteak fries r delishhhh as well. I love the peppers and onions and whatever cut of beef they use for these dishes is sooo good with the little fatty parts that add so much flavor. The price is a little high for the portion but honestly for how much I like it I don't mind the cost if that's how we can keep this establishment around a while longer! This places gives me the same comforting vibes as Ono Grill in MPK before it closed down, iykyk, and their closure is still one of my biggest heartbreaks so I'm happy to support this restaurant as long as it's around. Service is fast casual, you order with the cashier and then take a seat. They'll serve the food to you and you can leave everything on the table when you're done, someone will clean it up I don't live too close so when I come I just order my usual but the other menu items like the ssam and specials all look really good too! The drinks that I've had were just okay, I stick to the food when I'm here
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!!!
i love cha and have been coming here for years! went back and the staff were so sweet! i tried the brookie too and it was SO good! just look at how the chocolate chip is melty!
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!
11 years ago
I was in the mood for a ramen burger so I searched my trusty sidekick and to my surprise there was a place 6 minutes away from me! When we arrived there were about 3 occupied tables. I already knew what I wanted so I proceeded to order and then grabbed a seat. This place is cute, small, and cozy. It was freezing outside and the temp inside was just right. The two gals working were very friendly and helpful. My burger was pretty good and very filling! I skipped the house chips and opted for fries, which I regret doing so because the house chips are so yum. The Cha sauce (house sauce) added a nice kick to it and complimented the burger well. You can use that sauce on just about anything. This place has a variety of drink and food items. Tea with boba to a chamango! Ramen burger to spam and eggs. At the counter they have chili covered gummy bears and rings. I had to snag some chili covered green apple gummy rings. It definitely is comfort food. They close at midnight everyday so if you need a late night snack I definitely recommend stopping by. read more
This cafe located in the corner of the plaza which could easily be missed if you dont look carefully. I really love the unique fusion between mexican-asian food that cha cafe presented exquisitely! I really enjoyed the Beef Wang with sprinkles of spicy mayo on top. They also have the ramen burger that i cant wait to try next time. Although the music gets a bit loud, but the cafe has plenty of comfortable seating area and wifi too. read more
Had to come here after I saw my cousin post the ramen burger! Ever since I heard about it I've been dying to try it. Found a place in MPK that has it but wanted to see how this compared. I bet my friend the ramen burger on the UCLA-USC game and my bruins prevailed and it was delicious! The patty was juicy and tasty and the bun held well together - a combination of crunchy and soft. I also had the ahi poke nachos - yummo!!! It was Ninja Mondays which meant the Ninja fries were $3.95 - only they weren't fries - they were tempura vegetables which was a nice treat. My friend also ordered the spam and egg fries, which was delicious but for two people, it was WAY Too much food. We got boxes to go. I also had the lemon ice tea - delicious and you get free refills! Since I checked in on Yelp, we also got free dessert.. The choices were cheesecake, red velvet cake and tiramisu. We decided on the tiramisu and it was delicious! Overall a great place with an interesting, kind of random menu. Reminded me a bit of Dip's Grill but with a Japanese/Hawaiian twist. read more
13 years ago
Any place that makes an exception to make me their famous RAMEN BURGER before the said 4pm serving time on the menu. Deserves 5 Stars!! I have yet to have a bad meal at Cha Cafe. Everything has been good, from the drinks, the free yelp check-in dessert (red velvet cake) to the amazing tuna poke dishes!!! and I love their lettuce wraps too!!! But by all means GET THE RAMEN BURGER!!! just be sure to show up AFTER 4pm for it!!!! I just got lucky :D read more
I would never have thought of coming to this little café.... But my friend recommended their baskets.... We ordered 3 baskets.... great for sharing... I got the POKE NACHOS.... the tuna was fresh.... the nacho's were wontons.... brilliant! The PASTRAMI basket and EGGS & SPAM basket, DANNNGGGG.... were freaking awesome! I would have given this place 5 stars but their service is kind of lacking... But, they did give us 3 free desserts because we asked since we spent $85. When you check in on yelp and spend $25, you get a free desert.... So that was nice of them. read more
This is the place I go to when I feel like being a fatty. They have amazing specials throughout the week such as Ninja Mondays or Spare Me Saturdays (ribs!). Came here last night for their Taco Tuesdays special where all tacos were only $1! They come with two tacos per order though, so technically you have to pay $2. I thought the Kalbi Beef taco tasted the best. Their pumpkin fries and cheesesteak fries are also sooo addicting. Looking forward to coming again to try their Wing It Wednesday special ($6 for 12 wings!) and to try their Beef Wang box. read more
I ordered the ahi tuna poke salad. It was okay. The fish was kinda fresh, but bland and texture was a little mushy. The salad dressing was good, I should have asked for 2 containers had I known the salad was going to be tasteless. I expected the ahi tuna to have its own flavor since they called it "poke." Maybe I've been spoiled by eating excellent poke from Hawaii and also excellent homemade poke. The other items on the menu look decent so I'll give it one more try and will update my review then. Otherwise, the place is super cute and the people are very friendly. read more
Yes, this cafe is a bit out of the way for most people. But damn if it isn't worth every cent spent on gas! It doesn't matter who you are. There is something you are bound to fall in love with on this menu. I have heard it said dozens of times, but I think it's worth mentioning again: the Kabocha fries, (formerly known as Pumpkin fries), are amazing! If you have nothing else here, you have to try these fries. Words cannot express their greatness, and they come in a basket, so it's a meal in & of itself. The very friendly waitress & waiter who were working there talked me into trying one of their lattes, after hearing I'm an avid caffeine-lover. Every drink on their menu looked amazing, but I wanted to try the very interesting-sounding Rose Latte. I will admit, it tasted a little like potpourri, at first. But it got better with every sip. Their desserts also caught my eye, & if you're sweets lover like I am, you won't be able to resist, either. Now please, go order those fries. You'll thank me, someday.. read more
Let me preface this by saying this review will be swimming against the tide. By the many other reviews, people love this place. You might, too. But I have to give my honest opinion. I had been wanting to try this place for quite some time and finally did, much to my dismay. Before I get to the food going in, let me tell you about the food coming out. I was incredibly ill for 24 hours from this food with rather severe food poisoning. I don't know what it was, but the only item I didn't share with the missus was my skewer combo plate (she didn't try my shrimp, chicken, or beef, and only took a small bite of the pork, so it had to be one of those. First let's discuss the Cha sauce everyone raves about. It's nothing special at all. Mayo and Siracha mixed together. That's it. We got a Ramen burger to share. Now, I tried one of these at the first So. Cal Ramen festival when it was down in the Costa Mesa area years ago. It sounded like a novel idea, but even then we found it isn't a good idea. The ramen is never going to work as a bun, as it is always soggy and mushy and falls apart. It doesn't create any kind of unique flavor and is just a disappointment. I thought maybe this one would be different, but it was exactly the same. We also had the gyoza, which not only were the worst gyoza I've ever had in my 40 plus years of life eating gyozas from one Coast to the other, but also came with a sweet chili sauce which was the worst I've ever tasted. I've never had anyone make bad sweet chili sauce, but they do here. The missus had the meat skewers on rice and did not get sick. I had the Large Bowl combo plate which comes with one of each skewer. This comes with one shrimp skewer, which was the best of the lot, one beef skewer, which was tough and chewy, one pork skewer, which had the most bizarre rubbery texture I ever found on pork loin. Really hard to finish. And, finally, the chicken, which was also rubbery and didn't taste good. About an hour after getting home, I got violently ill and was like that till the next afternoon. For the people that love it, God bless them. I'm not coming back. read more
Came by on a Tuesday and tried some of their $2 for 2 tacos. Each order is a set of 2 of the same tacos and you can choose between kalbi beef, pork, and chicken. We tried the beef and chicken and they were both good. The tacos had a decent amount of meat, fresh salsa, and a spicy aioli sauce. The salsa was pretty good and was fresh - different from the watery salsa you get at most places. The beef was cut into small strips but it was good quality. The pork was shredded so it is softer and juicier and more flavorful. We got the tacos plain with the salsa on the side and they give you a bottle of sauce so you can control how much you put on. We got 2 orders of each (8 tacos) and that was actually too many. 3 orders to share would have been plenty. We also tried a lunch combo which included a meat, sauce, base, side, and drink. We got the kalbi beef ($8.95) with teriyaki, blanched vegetables, curry cauliflower, and sweet green tea (you get one refill). Everything was pretty good except that there was too much sauce and the veggies got kind of salty and soggy from sitting in it too long. The meat was good and so were the veggies. The curry cauliflower was not bad but it was a bit over marinated and was kind if salty. I also wish they had more healthy or fruity options for drinks. All of the choices were either caffeinated or sodas. It's a bummer they don't have the ramen burger available for lunch. We'll have to come back to try the ramen burger and pumpkin fries (they should have a smaller option for that too)! read more
Don't come here if you want to eat healthy but otherwise this is the go to place for savory and delicious food! My favorite thing to order is the saam lettuce wraps with kalbi. It's nice and refreshing and somewhat filling because they have rice in them. The meat is nice and flavorful while the juice from the salsa and lettuce burst into your mouth. One of the best things here is their cheesteak fries which is pretty self explanatory but it always comes with tons of meat and onions which I love. I always also get the beef wang box whenever I visit. I always say I'm going to try something new but always end up still ordering this just because it's so good. It comes with beef, mushrooms, and egg but they all blend so well together and taste delicious. The portions here are also pretty large and heavy so watch out for what you order! I always drench everything in their Cha sauce so it's even worse for you but everything just tastes so good with it so I can't help it LOL read more
Like others have mentioned, definitely comfort food. I ordered the carnitas nachos and ramen burger. It was my first time trying a ramen burger ever. It was good. I think I prefer bread as the bun though. It came with thick cut potato chips kinda tasted like a more earthy root vegetable. The meat was flavorful and the patty was good sized. The nachos were delicious. Gotta love wonton chips. I saw people ordering drinks and it looked good. I enjoyed the cha sauce. They are allowing patrons to use the public restroom during Covid. There are three tables outside for dining. We are instructed to wait outside for the food. It took about 15 minutes for the food to come out. read more
14 years ago
Right when you walk in, there's a sign that says "self-seating." The place is really quiet even if a majority of the tables are full. As you make your way through the cafe to find a table, customers and staff stare at you... awkward. This cafe is dimly lit too... reminds me of an underground gambling place. -Kalbi beef tacos- two small tacos for $5; comes with kalbi beef, cabbage, mango salsa, chipotle sauce. Pretty tasty! -Spam, egg, and cheese fries- yum! A heavy meal and it's a big portion! So this is perfect for sharing. Prompt and good service! read more
Hmmm this place is great! Who knew El Monte can house such an amazing little place that serves amazing food! I've been here a few times and I keep coming back for more because there's a large variety of snacks to try! Although, I am not too impressed with their drinks, I do enjoy their iced green teas! Most of their drinks are fraps and they are personally too sweet for me, but that's just me...I am sure they are delicious because I see many people coming here for their drinks. I typically order their ninja/pumpkin fries. I think that a default for anyone because I usually see at least one order per table. They are very generous with this portion, it's good for three people. Their sirachi aioli sauce that comes with the fries is great!! I've also had their chili fries...although I like it, I found it was a little sweet for me. I'd prefer ordering the ninja over their chili fries. A few things on my list to try is their ramen burger, poke nacho, and spam & eggs cheese fries! The menu says that they only make 25 ramen burger per day. I've also had their cha fruita, but I can't say I am a fan. It's just too tangy for me to enjoy. I would rather prefer the fruit with lime and chili from the fruit cart people. The service here is great. They come by and check on you. If you order their iced green tea, they will drop by for refills. My only complaint is for one of their older staff members. He was walking around and saw my friend's back pack on the floor. He asked if it was ours and I responded that it was one of my friends. Instead of asking me to move it, he decided to move it himself by lifting it up and placing it on an empty chair. Not so polite, he shouldn't have touched our property without asking us if he can move it. Of course, he had a very upset look on his face the entire time. Other than that...everyone else has been great. The restaurant is very clean. There are plenty of televisions to entertain you. The parking lot is small, so it is hard to find a place to park at times. Overall, I am giving them 4 stars because their snacks are amazing. The drinks...there are the good ones. The service is great (minus my one experience). I definitely recommend people to give this place a try! read more
11 years ago
Came here for lunch with my sister since we were in the area. They have menus near the front for you to view and then place your order. After paying, they will deliver the order to your table if you're dining in. Parking lot is pretty small and can fill up since Cha Cafe shares it with the other businesses in this small plaza. I parked on the street right by the plaza entrance. We ordered: Beef Wang Box: This is a rice bowl with stir fried Kalbi beef,baked eggs, and mushrooms. It was so delicious and we enjoyed it very much! We added the Cha sauce and it made a delicious meal even more yummy. Seriously, I think you should add the Cha sauce on everything, it's so good! It seems to be spicy mayo but not spicy at all, so no need to worry if you're not a fan on spicy. Ramen Burger: My sister really wanted to try this and honestly, it was disappointing. Interesting concept, but we both agreed that it didn't taste good.The flavoring was so bland, the ramen didn't really taste like anything. I don't know if it depends on the restaurant making it, but we're definitely not ordering ramen burgers again anytime soon. Overall, it was pretty good if you disregard the ramen burger. Workers were friendly and the ambience was very chill, nice spot for friends to hang out. They had a good amount of food items on the menu, some I don't mind trying next time! read more
It's located in a small strip mall in the corner. Limited parking, but never had to wait for a space. Calling in your order is better if you are taking it to go because there's really no area to wait. There are quite a few tables to sit and eat, but if you have a party of more than 4, it involves pushing tables together. It's undergone a few changes in service style, but the last I saw it was order at the counter and grab a seat, versus sit and get served. They no longer have the daily specials. I am a fan of the Beef Wang bowl which is like a huge container of rice with sweet seasoned blend of a kalbi, egg, mushrooms mixture on top. It's a lot of food. The ninja fries are awesome-which is a huge portion of shredded/coated kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) fries. The cha sauce is like sweet sriracha/mayonnaise, which I put on everything! It comes in a self serve pump, so grab all your little plastic containers and start filling! I've also had the horchata frappe, and it was delicious, but very SWEET! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Service improved, food is fresh, parking is very limited, and inside dining is now open. Their cha café sauce is really good and has a kick of spice, and they don't charge extra for it. Definitely will come back. They are generous in their portions read more
4 years ago
So I live blocks from Cha. I've seen this location change from a copy and print shop to a pets grooming shop, to now, a tea, coffee, tapas spot. I'm surprised it took me so long to try it. It's a small place, but great for quick, inexpensive, and quality food for all. What stood out for me wasn't that we were the only people in there at first, nor the food (although it played a great part in it) was the friendly service. Warm greeting always tells me how service will turn out at the end. I appreciate service. The pumpkin fries are definitely why Cha is most popular for. Tastes great with the dipping sauce. It was a tad oily for me, but it was my cheat day, so I couldn't complain. We had a few other dishes, but I enjoyed the kalbi cheese steak. Meat was very flavorful and the french bread was soft. Worst thing could ever happen while eating french bread, is getting cuts on the top of our mouth from biting into a brick bread. This spot has great potential, location may not have been the best, but can be an advantage as a hidden gem. Keep it up Cha, people are watching. Enjoy. read more
15 years ago
I think this place is best for their weekly specials, midnight closing + free wi-fi. Otherwise, meh! Came here for a late dinner after work and had their: *Spam, egg & cheese fries: I wish they were fat fries! But that's all preferences. This wasn't bad. I mean it's spam, egg and cheese on a bed of deep fried potato. Tell me how that can possible go wrong haha. *California slider: AVOID. *Pork Belly Slider: ew ew ew. avoid as well. *Hot Horchata: I was completely enticed by the idea. But of course, I would forget to ask for it less sweet. But once again, that's just a persona preference..it's as sweet as other horchata I've had. Really great service. They have some other interesting fusion items that seem worth another visit. So, I'll probably be back to give cha cafe another chance. read more
13 years ago
The BF and I were hungry late nite. He wanted mexican and I wanted anything flavorful and saucy. Thank God our first choice was closed! He found this place just 6 miles from west covina! It's in a mini complex off Arden & Lower Azusa Rd in El Monte. *DON'T LET THE Ghetto surrounding fool you! THIS ESTABLISHMENT is a not a Hidden Gem-but a DIAMOND in the ROUGH! It's a Asian Fusion cafe. Get your flavorful fix of anything from Tacos, Wraps, Sandwiches, to Korean Kalbi! I'm gonna stop writing so YOU can Stop reading and START EATING!! Our server WANNIE was a gracious host! Service with a smile, light-hearted conversation & offered the yummiest of recommendations! The BF and I enjoyed the food so much, we ordered other items on the menu for to-go! DONT FORGET! You must ask for "CHA SAUCE!!" TRUST. You try one dish, and you can bet the other items are as equally tasty! Try the: -Chicken Tacos (Made w/Fresh and unique salsa mix!) -Kalbi Beef plate (ALL entrees come w/Potato Salad, choice of BROWN/WHITE Rice & salad) -Chicken Skewers We ordered 2 other items on menu to-go but I forgot their names lol DRINKS: -ICED Sweet Green Tea -ICED Blueberry Tea I give this cafe MY "5 Spoons" approval! Thanks again to our server WANNIE! See ya soon! ~Marc & April read more
I have been here three times. They have a great selection of drinks and fun food. This place is a gem in El Monte. To my surprise I came here on Sunday night and the waitress said they had the RAMEN BURGER and so I immediately agreed on getting one. I really did not know what to expect but I have been wanting to taste a ramen burger since I have heard of its conception. Let me begin: The price is $8.95 The ramen is great. I am a stickler for texture and the ramen "buns" had great texture. The middle was soft and the outside was crispy with a great sear. Each bite came with a great crunch. The patty was a beef patty with a teryaki taste. The patty was covered by a slice of cheese on each side to keep the ramen from getting soggy. The sauce is a variation of their cha sauce (it has relish in it). The burger comes with fries and cha sauce for dipping. Overall everything came together to make one delicious burger. I loved it. I will definitely order it again. I love this place for its fusion food and variety of fun drinks. If you come here, remember to ask for the RAMEN BURGER. They only have a limited number of them. PS: the owner was nice enough to ask for our opinions of the Ramen burger and how he should improve it. He also told us how it takes about two day to make the Ramen "buns' . So I really appreciate their hard work =) read more
I've been here a few times so far, and overall, I kinda like the place. The food is decent, and not too expensive either. I like the crispy wings, chili spaghetti, and kalbi beef plate (among others). Their drinks are also pretty satisfying. You can't go wrong with the blueberry mojito ice tea, coconut smoothie, or cookies n cream frappe. The service provided here has generally been pretty decent. The restroom could be a little cleaner. I've never had any problem obtaining parking in the lot out front. I like that this place is open til midnight every night, which has proven very convenient for me when I would get hungry during later hours of the night. read more
This was my second time here, but my first time trying the famous ramen burger ($8.95), it came with potato chips that were made themselves. The burger was good, but it could have been better if the ramen bun was a bit more crispy. I love the flavor of the patty though, definitely would come again to eat it again or try something new! The inside of Cha is decorated nicely and it's a chill spot to come with friends for a quick bite (: read more
I am happy to see this business doing so well! So well, that they got rid of their daily specials which I loved so dearly. I hope they bring it back someday... Their kabocha/pumpkin/ninja fries are a must try! It's like tempura, but instead of a couple pieces you get a basketful! The batter is also crispy, so eat them when it's fresh! I've also tried the ramen burger here, which I thought was a bit too salty, even for me. I ate half, cause the ramen buns seem to fill you up. I enjoyed the novelty, but I wouldn't order it again. The poke nachos are made with fried wonton chips! Which I think gives it a unique and interesting spin on the word nachos. I like them, but poke is expensive. I like their fusion tacos too, the tangy mango salsa gives the flavored meat that little extra something! Lastly the cha cha chili sauce. With everything you order, I believe that sauce will help enhance the flavor! Most of their entrees already come with a drizzle of sauce, but if you're like me, I like to have at least two extra Dixie cups filled with sauce! read more
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Cauliflower wings with the Cha Sauce! I can eat it all day! Available now with Buffalo sauce, cha sauce or ranch! read more
6 years ago
Idk if the chef were back up or something but there were hardly any beef in my ssam bap. So I was disappointed. I usually don't complain about the food but lately they had been slacking off. Come on cha cafe read more
3 years ago
Still a fan of this place after all these years! Limited parking, but pretty spacious dining area. I haven't been to this place in a few years since I moved to the OC, so I'm glad to say that this place has kept up its quality after all these years. - Poke nachos [5/5]: Add extra orange sauce!! These nachos are definitely SO much better with the wonton style chip instead of the tortilla chips you get in normal nachos. - Cheesesteak fries [4/5]: Used to be my favorite dish, but didn't have enough cheese in the order I got. Again, add extra orange sauce! - Chicken wings [4/5]: Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside! One order comes with 8 wings. The buffalo and ranch sauces that come with it could be better. - Beef wang box [3/5]: It tasted better back then, but not really a fan of the texture of the mushrooms with the rest of the dish. Will skip this next time! read more
8 years ago
Hidden gem if you're not from the area. Fortunately, our company is located just a block away and showed us this wonderful spot. First off, I'm into iced coffee so I have to get that. It's great, effective on keeping you up and not too strong. I ordered beef wang, it's good. Ramen burger is my next order when I'm in the area. Parking can be difficult. Also, wait time can be long so if you're on a 30 minutes break, just order over the phone and pick it up. This is a definitely a must try restaurant if you're in the area. 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.…
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.…
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