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    Cha Chaa

    4.4 (174 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Chinese
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHA CHAA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Alina V.

    Amazing place ! Love coming here and the service is so great !! The food is alwasy so delicious and fresh ! I will for sure be coming back here !

    Thai iced tea - Large
    Nick C.

    Wanted to try a new thai place local to me. Cha Chaa popped up. Solid reviews. Here's mine. I got it to-go. 20min before they closed. Friendly people. Nice chatting. Place is smaller than I thought. But still able to have a dinner there. Large Thai Tea - Not too sweet. Good tasting. I wish there was less milk / half n half and more of the tea mix. Really good though. Wonton Soup - Lots of wontons. Although not to take away from Cha Chaa I dont think theyre made in house. Broth is light and flavorful. Wontons are packed in the soup. Broccoli and cabbage are on the bottom. Good. Combination Fried Rice - Some really really good fried rice. Not the best but really good. Packed with the combo meats including shrimp, chicken, beef n pork. The box is filled up so there's a good amount. Pad see ew Beef - This was good. Not the best but not bad. It wasnt overly sweet. Which I liked. Good amount. Now the price. For 2 Large Thai Teas, Wonton Soup, Combo Fried Rice, and Pad see ew was $65 and change. I tipped $6 for a to go order. So im taking back by $72.11 Was it worth it? I'm having a difficult time processing it. I know prices are going up. Like a lot. But this was a bit on the expensive side.

    Spicy Noodles (chicken)
    Gregory G.

    This is a great place for Chinese/Thai fusion. It's a little hard to find as it's tucked away in a small plaza, on the corner of Glenoaks Bl. and Osborne St. But it's worth searching for. It's a small cozy place with just a few tables, but the customers for take out/phone in orders was non stop from the time I walked in until the time I walked out. I was fortunate to snag and eat at a table, I ended up ordering the spicy noodles and a side of pork jerky and everything was delicious. The noodles were still steaming from the wok, and the spice level was just the right amount to tickle my tongue. The pork jerky was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The dipping sauce made the dish pop with a good amount of heat as well. It looks like a small family owned restaurant, with only one person working the front counter and she was hustling! She did everything from, answer phone orders, rang up customers, served food to other customers inside her shop. And when there was a lull, she was prepping in the back, helping the cooks plate the next orders, refill the soy sauce and condiments, etc. This place has hard working people who are good at making delicious food. Please stop by and show your love and support for this local business.

    Eating up some pad Thai and yellow curry with a side of white rice
    Landon A.

    Cool lil spot with super good food and nice owners. It is a very homey environment with small seating but just roomy enough. Will be back for that Thai tea

    Pad See Ew with Shrimp
    Sabrina V.

    The food was delicious, fresh very hot! The service was so lovely and fast, would recommend & go there again.

    Pad Thai (shrimp), drunken noodles (beef)

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    7 months ago

    Family owned and friendly come in and support them. I usually get the curry's, pad see u and pad that chicken.

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    8 months ago

    I come here alot foods always good and the bobas are super good a little expensive but worth it for me atleast

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    Great food, the hostess was funny too...the only regret was we are out of season for mango sticky rice...will be going back there again.

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    1 year ago

    Food was delicious & cooked to order. The service was great, nice lady. Will definitely go back!

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    I got some kung pao chicken with fried rice and some pad se ew it was delicious asf sorry for the language but man I enjoyed it

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    Strange that the curry entree doesn't come with rice. It should be included, but you have to pay extra. 2

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    Food & service always spot on. Fried rice is my go to. My son loves their chow mein. Egg rolls are always hot & crispy.

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    2 years ago

    Food here is delicious, and service is very good. Anytime we get take out it's always ready swiftly and the check out woman is super nice!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent Service, Food was great! It was pretty quiet, I would definitely recommend.

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    Friendly staff food tastes and smells really good. I ordered shrimp chow main, chicken dumplings and fried rice and the chicken soup

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    I recently ate at Yang Chow in Pasadena, so I was pleasantly surprised that my coworkers wanted to…read morego to the original location in Chinatown. We had two orders of slippery shrimp, kung pao chicken, eggplants with hot and spicy garlic sauce, juicy steamed dumplings, and pork fried rice. Overall, both restaurants in Chinatown and Pasadena provide great food quality. The ambience was cozy with dim lighting. Our round table had a wooden rotating tray. They have pictures of celebrities and politicians who've visited their restaurant. Service was relatively quick, but there was a 20-minute wait for the dumplings. Valet parking can get difficult when the lot gets full. A few cars entering the narrow driveway had to reverse out of the way to let others leave. The kung pao chicken was very tasty with a good amount of spice. I noticed that the slippery shrimp didn't taste as spicy as the portion from Pasadena. Reviews say that the spice is adjustable. Regardless. it tasted great as it came right off the pan. The pork fried rice was delicious with a savory flavor that didn't seem overpowering. I thought the juicy steamed dumplings were the weakest dish out of our whole order. There wasn't enough flavor and heat from the broth. I didn't try much of the eggplants, but they tasted adequate for me.

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    Some call it comfort food, others might call it fine dining on a budget. That evening we went-- it…read morewas simply an amazing dinner. Anything you can eat you any night you don't have to cook is usually a great night out. This evening was no exception. Our waitress was kind and accommodating. Positive energy, drinks filled and smile that felt genuine. The ambiance of the restaurant was bar like, but with adequate seating for dining in. Everything was prepared wonderfully and had tremendous flavor. I recommend trying their Hui Tou, stuffed with pork or beef, pork and leek pancakes, they also have vegetarian options. Their pork shumai was delicious, xiao long bao's soup dumplings were flavorful. Delicious. I definitely need a second trip here to try their soups and more of their variety of dumplings.

    I'm convinced Hui Tou Xiang is one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets for Chinese food. I've been…read morehere five times now, and they consistently deliver - every single visit has been excellent. Our go-to dishes are the cucumber salad (refreshing and perfectly crunchy), green scallion pancakes (especially good with the chili sauce), pork shumai (better than Din Tai Fung imo), and the spicy pork wontons. On our most recent visit, we tried the sesame noodles, and I've been daydreaming about them ever since. The staff is always friendly and attentive, the vibes inside are great, and there's a solid drink selection with cocktails, draft beer, and bottled options. And the price point? Outrageously reasonable, especially in this economy. Consistently delicious food, great service, and incredible value. Highly recommend!

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    This place is a. Hidden gem in china town When I first…read morediscovered it they had just been opened 1 days I came back few months later to grab a drink and service is great, Great drinks and got to only try out Duck fat rice and cocktails I plan to come back for dinner was already impressed too bad my stomach was fill for any other meals

    Inside Chinatown's Mandarin Plaza sits firstborn with indoor and patio seating…read more This is a 4-course prix fixe menu, coming out to $68/person, before taxes and fees. I've come here two times - with a 5:30 p.m. reservation - and enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. Pro-tip #1: Do not get their bread & butter starter; it is an absolute waste of money - a mate of mine went only to find out that it is a literal small smear of butter. The price is outrageous at $6 for 3 small pieces of bread and $5 for that butter smear - I promise you, this is not worth your money whatsoever. The first time I came here, we got bar seating and shared everything: 0. DRINKS & AMUSE-BOUCHE 0.1. Hojicha Milk Punch: Kettl Fuuka Hojicha, Cara Cara Orange Zest + Juice - $16 I do not recommend this - all I tasted was the yoghurt. 0.2. Celery root blini, creme fraiche, N25 ossetra caviar, reduction of apple and black vinegar - $15 A little too much apple reduction & balsamic vinegar, but otherwise, 8/10 - a little more caviar would be good. 1. COURSE 1: APPETISER 1.1. Wagyu Beef Tongue Carpaccio: Fermented kohlrabi, mala vinaigrette, arugula I didn't get the appeal of the Wagyu beef tongue - I have a lot of lengua (tongue) tacos and this honestly tasted like every other tongue I've had. The mala vinaigrette was gorgeously mouth-tingly, but I could have done with a little bit more kohlrabi and arugula; after a bite, I did feel a little heavy; despite it being a muscle, it doesn't taste anything iron-y like liver would. 1.2. Trout Tartare: Oro blanco, preserved chilies, jasmine Oh so absolutely fresh - I loved that I could taste the jasmine in a subtle manner & it was balanced perfectly with just the right amount of spicy kick from the preserved chillies, with the citrus juice from the oro blanco truly making this such a stellar "spring" dish with the trout. The gelee jasmine that was served was the right amount of tartiness with the oro blanco that I had knew I had to come back a second time to have it again. 2. COURSE 2: APPETISER 2.1. Duck Sausage en Crépinette: Apple condiment, red braised daikon, swiss chard It's a hefty, single (but not fatty or heavy) meatball and I personally found you only need a little bit of the condiment as it's sweet. 2.2. Stuffed Morels: Tofu and mushroom parfait, young peas, green garlic, buddha's hand This. This is the SINGLE dish that I would get again and again. It was such a fresh, refreshing, light, citrus-y, mildy chewy dish, perfectly balanced with young peas & green garlic. 3. COURSE 3: ENTREE 3.1. Grilled Short Rib: Black garlic, cabbage and leek terrine, yuxiang, pepper jus So rich, but not heavy; almost like it was a mole sauce - the beef was super tender. 3.2. Roasted Local Fish: Preserved mustard, green Sichuan, fennel, glass noodles Delicious, fresh, and light. 4. COURSE 4: DESSERT 4.1. Vanilla Sponge: Red bean, oolong, blackcurrent, blackberry Light sponge, delicous sauce; well made and not-too-sweet - a high compliment. 4.2. Lime Leaf Curd: Cashew, coconut, white chocolate This literally took me back to my childhood in Southeast Asia - I absolutely loved - LOVED - the strong lime leaf flavour, paired with the --Loved the seafood dishes because everything I got was fresh, citrus-y and light dishes; the meat dishes were a little heavier in the mouthfeel & sweeter due to the sauces they came with. The second time, we did patio seating & shared everything, except the last dish: 0. DRINKS 0.1. Oaxacan Old Fashioned: Agua Del Sol Espadin, Empirical Ayuuk, Be Bright Alo Faficho Natural, Fresh Passionfruit, Mole Bitters, Orange Coin Strong and well-made; definitely recommend. 0.2. Lacto Blueberry Fizz: Seedlip Grove, Lacto-Fermented Blueberries, Lemon, Soda - $14 Refreshing; good non-alcoholic option. 1. COURSE 1: APPETISER 1.1. Wagyu Beef Tongue Carpaccio 1.2. Trout Tartare 2. COURSE 2: APPETISER 2.1. Duck Sausage en Crépinette 2.2. Stuffed Morels 3. COURSE 3: ENTREE 3.1. Dry-aged Liberty Duck (for 2): Oolong-scented chestnut purée, grilled cauliflower, blackberries We got our own plate with duck and it so well made with a crispy skin and tender duck meat, paired perfectly with the chestnut purée. This is a must order - having tried other items from that course, I strongly recommend it. 4. COURSE 4: DESSERT 4.1. Vanilla Sponge: Red bean, oolong, blackcurrent, blackberry 4.2. Banana Pudding: Rum gel, tonka cream, brown butter Awesome crunch; lovely, thick gel texture; yummy butteryness. Service was great - attentive, not-too-talkative or hovering, and consistent. I do recommend, like others, coming earlier - with a reservation - because after 6 p.m., they get extremely busy and packed. You can park in the parking lot that this building is in for $10 (cash) or you can try to find street parking anywhere in Chinatown - depending on the day, you might get lucky. Pro-tip #2: There is a 3% service charge added to each bill, but you can ask for it to be removed, otherwise factor that into your tip.

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