My Yelp feed has been blowin' up with Cha Menya. I didn't think we needed another ramen place, but clearly we did. Cha Menya takes it up a notch with innovative ramen options that you don't see in most places. I really liked my hojicha ramen. The broth was unlike any I've had before, very earthy. (If you're doing delivery, be sure to shake the container first!) Other options included match ramen and triple shrimp ramen, which my partner got and really liked. The karage was pretty classic, though I did like that it was larger pieces than other places. There were no desserts on their Seamless menu, but the pics make them look really enticing. I'll have to check them out when I eat at the restaurant itself! read more

Cha Menya - Hojicha Ramen ($17, delivery) - tasty! - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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Disappointed that Anime NYC was completely sold out, my daughter and I decided to console ourselves by getting some ramen. We wanted to try something new and found Cha Menya, with its 4.5 stars. I was dubious about a ramen shop scoring so high. Ambience: they have a driveway next to the restaurant that serves as their parking lot. It fits six cars, and if you are the first ones in, you will get blocked in. We showed up at 12:05 PM, right after they opened for the day, so we walked into an empty dining room. It is relatively small and cozy, under 10 tables, but tastefully decorated with wood and natural colors. 15 minutes later, all the tables were full and a line formed out the door! Food: we ordered Karage - perfectly seasoned and fried. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside 5/5 Wagyu Ramen - I never had Wagyu served on ramen. It's a thin slice of A5 ribeye served raw on top of ramen and broth. This was so tender and flavorful! The broth "cooks" the beef Shabu Shabu style, but only to about medium rare. 5/5 Classic Ramen - the classic tonkatsu ramen. Rich and flavorful broth. The chasu was also well seasoned and charred 5/5. Matcha Mont Blanc - if you only eat with your eyes, this would also have been a 5/5, but we weren't a big fan of the matcha purée, but that is just a personal preference 4/5 TL/DR: this is one of the best ramen places around. The only downside is that it is small and gets crowded quickly, so I wouldn't advise a large party. This is definitely a place to bring small groups of friends. read more

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Came here this past Sunday to find the tiny space packed with happy ramen eaters. There was a twenty min wait for us even though we arrived not too long after they opened. Parking and traffic in the area can be a pain. There is a double wide alley next to the restaurant that some of the customers used, but I didn't want to deal with hassle of moving my car, or waiting for someone to move their car so I found a street spot. The spot is pure mom and pop, simple wood paneling and I enjoyed the background music. The tables can be tight depending on the configuration, but the whole operation is run very efficiently by the one woman taking care of the customers in front and the pop in the back I didn't see. We ordered some drinks - I had a Sapporo, but it wasn't draft and came in bottle. My ramen-head joining me had the Azuki matchapresso - which is an unusual drink for her to have, but I think she knew how interested I was to try it (Thank you :) ). I must say Matcha and espresso is a magical combo (that sadly isn't seen often enough on menus), add some red bean and this drink hits all the right notes. I myself am not a ramen-head, but I do enjoy a well made bowl - Cha Menya has the best one I had in Queens. The Hojicha ramen really did it for me. The hojicha flavor rounded out the pork paitan (I googled what's a paitan: cloudy soups boiled hard over high heat. It is this hard boiling that turns the collagen in the bones into gelatin, which in turn binds the water and oil particles together, making for a milky soup). The seasonal greens, ajitama and pork chasu were great! The chasu was a stand out - juicy, fatty cuts of pork. They give two satisfying slices. I tried the Tsukemen broth which is shoyu based so a tad more salty, but great flavor. I know they offer a pricey Wagyu Ramen and Mazemen that to my estimation seems gimmicky (and my fellow Yelp elite, Iris confirmed in her recent review. It's interesting how similar our paths and tastes have been recently! Shoutout to her!). Wagyu in broth doesn't seem like the best way to eat this type of beef. I also hesitate publishing this review, but the secret it is out. This unassuming shop is packing them in, and rightfully so. When a pandemic says we can't have nice things it is wonderful to see a place like this saying we can! read more

Cha Menya - Hojicha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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I had this place bookmarked since they opened and finally made it to Douglaston. We started off with some sake, enoki and the ika (squid). I liked all 3! The enoki was fried and crisp, not sure if it was worth $9, but good. The squid was really tender! I wish they put a little less sauce but this was good. It was also slightly over-charred. My bf and I decided to be fancy and try both the wagyu ramens- the soup version and brothless (mazemen) version. They shaved fresh truffle right in front of you, on top of the mazemen, which was a nice touch! Sadly the flavor was meh and didn't stand out. But, I still preferred the mazemen over the normal wagyu ramen. I personally found the wagyu not appetizing in the ramen since it was just one whole thin slice. I didn't like having to rip apart the wagyu with my teeth whenever I wanted a bite. Will be back, but not for the wagyu. I do want to try some of their normal ramens to see if I'd come back or not. read more

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UNRELIABLE OPERATIONAL HOURS Not open at 11:30 am. If you can wait around leisurely, this may be the place for you. For people who rely on showing up, and embracing the wonders an establishment has to offer, Cha Menya Fails. People have time tables, and appointments. Make it clear, you actually open at whatever time. I'm leaving, would have liked to try you as you have limited hours. What a disappointment. read more

With establishments of such high quality like Cha Menya, there is no better example of why there's no real good reason to ever leave Queens. Simple yet sophisticated is the best way to describe Cha Menya from the overall aesthetic to the food. The space and décor really hit a spot for me and I love the understated look which presents a sense of intimacy and coziness; I would not have guessed I was in Douglaston, Queens had someone blindfolded me and had me open my eyes inside this restaurant I would have guessed I was in Japan! On my visit, I came in with an old friend on a Sunday evening and had no problem being seated. The restaurant is small but was able to accommodate solo diners at the counter, large groups like a party of 8 that was seated, as well as a few other groups of 2-4 people with no issues - the space is cozy but it never felt cramped. The food was the main draw here and it certainly delivered in terms of taste and quality. I started with a yuzu grapefruit and found it refreshing and would certainly order it again on future visits. T The appetizer menu is extensive, and varieties of ramen are the main entrée offering so I would recommend trying as much of the menu as possible. I split the ika, karage, and enoki mushrooms and thoroughly enjoyed them all with the char on the squid during the meal being absolute perfection. Ramen isn't my favorite, but I was drawn to the wagyu ramen and it was very filling and worth the splurge; the beef was perfectly tender and delicious and the broth was hearty and flavorful. The rest of the ramen options also seem unique and I will certainly try them on future visits. Save room for dessert here as well because the matcha Mont Blanc is worth trying. A fantastic place and definitely worth multiple visits as an ideal date spot, special occasion dinner, or a hangout with friends. read more

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Some of the best ramen I've ever had! We started with enoki - crispy fried enoki mushrooms. They were perfectly fried and delivered in a bowl in sheets of several mushrooms cooked together. Then, we had the Classic Ramen and the Yasai Ramen. The Classic was one of the best bowls of ramen I've ever had. The broth is a milky, pork-bone tonkotsu broth with a rich umami flavor. It had quite a few slices of pork in the soup that were delicious. The Yasia bowl has a vegetable-based shoyu broth. In both, there were incredibly creamy soft-hard boiled eggs. The service was great. The appetizer came out fairly quickly and the ramen came out just as we were finishing the appetizer. The prices were quite reasonable. The restaurant is very small, so plan accordingly on busy nights. The tables were nicely spaced and the music playing was modern and upbeat. read more

Cha Menya - Fried enoki mushrooms - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Great Ramen shop in Little Neck! We came here after our friends told us about the delicious ramen here, and they were right! We started with the Karage as an appetizer and it was filled with large pieces of tender and juicy chicken. Lightly flavored with some spicy Mayo to dip. We tried the Classic Ramen and Tsukemen Ramen. My favorite was the Classic, because it was the perfect combination of flavor, cream and savory taste. It was unique because of how creamy the broth is. Also the chashu pieces are huge and packed with flavor! You only get 2 of them, but it's more than enough to fill up. The Tsukemen was decent but it was a bit too salty for me. This is a special type of ramen where the noodles come not heated, and you dip the noodles, meat and ingredients into the broth. Make sure not to drink the broth directly, you'll get smacked with a load of sodium! It's good to try if you've never had it before. They have a bunch of other unique ramen dishes to try, and I can't wait to come back to try the Triple Shrimp and Match Ramen! Great service and the restaurant is kept super clean and has a simple aesthetic look. Give this place a try! read more

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Nothing...NOTHING is better than a hot delicious bowl of ramen after a snowstorm. After hearing many good things about their "tea" ramen, I've decided to give the novelty bowl of noodles a try. With much hesitation I ordered the Hojicha ramen. (I'm not ready for their matcha ramen). The ramen took a few minutes to arrive which I appreciate. It gives me satisfaction knowing my meal was not pre-assembled. My first sip of the broth was shocking. Light broth with enough tea flavor to keep you coming back for more. Egg was perfectly seasoned and soft boiled. My noodles were chewy but not to the point where you feel like you're chewing on rubberbands. Before I realized it...I finished everything and drank every last drop of soup. And because the broth was so light, I didn't feel sluggish and gross. Their fried enoki appetizer was surprisingly satisfying. I don't know what kind of batter is used or what their frying technique is...but you just forget that you're eating something deep fried. Space is very limited here so my ProTip is to come here right when they open. I'll be back to update my review once I try every single ramen. I'm expecting to give them a 10 star out of 5. Oh and their service was impeccable. read more

We were searching for recommended & top-rated restaurants in the neighborhood. Cha Menya popped up and we love ramen so much, so we decided to give it a try. The decor is adorable and authentic but super tiny with limited indoor seating. The wait for a table wasn't too bad but the wait for ordering & food was really bad due to the lack of staff. Options on the menu weren't in a great variety but decent enough, 5-6 kinds for appetizers and about 7-8 flavors for ramen. We had their Fried Enoki Mushrooms, Karaage, Tofu Salad and Wagyu Ramen to share with a group of two. The food was amazingly delicious especially the crispy Enoki and the broth of Ramen, which is super creamy & rich. It's definitely one of the best spots for Japanese Ramen we have had recently. read more

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Looking for amazing and authentic Japanese ramen one the Queens Nassau border? Give Cha Menya a try! TBH, I'm hesitant to write this review... because I want to keep this place a secret all for myself!! This wonderful new Ramen establishment that has opened up in our neighborhood, and fills the hole left by the previous restaurant (which relocated to the next town eastward). However, this new soul that has filled up the space specializes in serving up flavorful, comforting, and truly authentic ramen noodles! Our party included four adults and two kids, and everybody was stuffed and satisfied by the end of our meal! Among us, we tried the classic ramen, the dipping Ramen, the shrimp ramen, both versions of their wagyu offerings, practically all of their appetizers, and still managed to have room for dessert. The classic Ramen bowl is filled with umami-rich broth, and thin handmade noodles, that have that chewy bite to it, the Japanese version of the perfect Al Dente noodle. I had the triple shrimp, which came with large pieces of wild Gulf Shrimp, parboiled eggs, perfect chewy noodles, and a rich amber-colored broth, which you can tell from the first slurp was boiled for hours. (I was so full from sampling the menu offerings, I ended up taking half of my bowl home and enjoying it the next day!) Their menu is not that big, but what they do, they do incredibly well. I would hands down recommend trying every single thing and going back multiple times!! If you order the Wagyu mazemen, the chef personally comes out to slice fresh truffles on top of your Ramen Bowl. It's only a two-person business, the lady in the front end (who also happens to be your server / waitress, as well as the bartender and barista), and the master chef behind the scenes, so please be patient as the Fantastic food takes time to prepare. This is definitely not a place to go if you're in a rush, or your looking to shovel your food. If you have an hour to spare, and are looking for a good bowl of brothy carbolicious warmth, do yourself a favor check out Cha menya. read more

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Quaint little restaurant with amazing drinks and food. Service was quick and polite. Food was high quality and delicious! read more

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Popped into this place after a long day at work and was not disappointed! I live in the neighborhood and have heard good things so why not ? I had the Classic Ramen . Broth was rich and flavorful, plenty of noodles , very tasty ! I had the hot matcha tea as well . Delicious! Place is very small but cozy and welcoming. Service -excellent! Menu isn't that big but it's well worth checking out ! 10/10 Definitely recommend! read more

Cha Menya - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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I was craving karage so I decided to order from here again. I remember how hot and crunchy the karage was last time I ordered it from here. Ordered the tsukemen as well, as I was feeling something new. The broth for tsukemen is much thicker, but very flavorful. As someone who doesn't eat a lot, their portion size here is so big, I always struggle with finishing their food in one go. The noodles did stick together a lot (might've been due to the unfortunately long wait from delivery) so that made the experience a little off, but other than that, the food was very tasty! read more

Cha Menya - Matcha Ramen, Karage - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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The temporary closed now, but I went last week I have marked this restaurant for a while. For appetizer, all of Tofu Salad, Crispy Chicken and Enoki (Crispy friend organic enoki mushroom) taste good. Tofu Salad is very fresh, with little sweet and sour sauce. Crispy Chicken is so tender and juicy. My friend said Enoki is too oily but I think it's okay, it's little salty and very crispy since it has been fully deep fried. For dessert, we ordered Chestnut Mont Blanc and Red Bean Mocha Latte. For the main dish and ramen, we tried 4 different one. Hojicha Ramen it's not bitter at all(since other customers said Matcha Ramen will be very bitter), and it taste very fresh and special. I think this is the first and only tea base ramen I have ever tried. Most of my friends like Triple Shrimp, it's rich of seafood taste, with shrimp sauce base, topping and fried shrimps. I love Wagyu Ramen the most, it's little expensive, take $30+, but I think it's still worthy. The Wagyu melt in your mouth once you take a bite. Yuzu Ohio is lighter than other ramen, yuzu is also a very special ramen base as well. All of the ramen are special and tasty, it's the best Ramen in New York that I have tried for now. However, the only thing dissatisfied me is that the ramen came up toooooo slow. Appetizer came first but we have waited around 30 mins for the ramen. I think this restaurant is more for 2-3 people hangout, not good for big group. read more

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Tried this place during lunch break with my colleagues and there's no wait . It is tiny with only 5-6 tables . The business owner took the security seriously and asked us for the vaccination record at the door. We ordered two appetizers which were the tofu salad and karage . Tofu salad was okay but Karage was well seasoned and juicy. For ramen, we ordered the Classic Ramen, Hojicha Ramen and Tsukemen(dry noodles ). I like my classic broth but it is a little too creamy for me. The other two ramens were pretty good according to my colleagues. We liked the food in general here but all agreed that the music was kind of loud and didn't suit the place. read more

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Cha Menya has replaced another ramen location (Teinei Ya I believe was its name) in Great Neck. I got the shrimp ramen and it was quite tasty. The broth was very flavorful and the portions were generous. The mushrooms were fantastic as well. I frequent the area a lot so I will be back. read more

Cha Menya - Shrimp Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

This is DELICIOUS ramen. We ordered the tsukemen (dipping) ramen and the classic ramen, as well as the chestnut mont blanc for dessert. The Tsukemen ramen is very flavorful. The moment the waitress placed the bowl on the table, you could smell the fragrant garlic in the soup. The soup is perfectly intense for dipping, and the noodles absorb the soup so well. The Classic Ramen was also amazing, although differently. The broth is so creamy- almost like they put milk in it. The noodles are very slurpable. A few notes we loved: the noodles are actually different to match the soup accordingly, which is very important for genuine ramen. The chasiu is some of the best we've had in ramen restaurants, and you can definitely tell its marinated, and not just a slab of fatty pork. The Chestnut Mont Blanc was an amazing finale. The chestnut cream and little layer of cake is very soft and flavorful, like a mousse dessert. The hojicha ice cream is very aromatic and delightful Overall, we would definitely recommend Cha Menya! We'll be coming back here soon, that's for sure read more

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Back for lunch instead of dinner, because it's nice to eat here without the kids. Ramen is still super delicious. Had the restaurant to ourselves. Classic ramen is $17 now. We also had the tsukemen dipping ramen. It is so freaking good. I really love the salty broth to dip my noodles. Took the extra home and added some chicken broth & noodles for another bowl of deliciousness. Also tried the octopus this time and it was grilled to perfection. This is such a good spot. read more

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Small little ramen spot that has some unique options. I have never heard of "tea" ramen before, definitely a strong flavor but tasted authentic if you like matcha. I opted out for the tsukemen and it was delicious- the dipping broth was very concentrated. Noodles were cooked perfectly. I think the prices are on par with most of the city joints but I think this is the good place if you are craving something out of the ordinary. I also tried the grilled squid but thought it had too much sauce. FYI: They do charge a fee for credit cards, which is a little annoying. Bring cash! read more

Cha Menya - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Bring cash unless you want to pay for the convenience cc fees The food was outstanding! We'll be back for sure. Great date spot because of the low lighting; a bit cold though but maybe it's coz they just opened for the day. read more

Cha Menya - Yuzu Ramen - amazingly bright ramen, none of the heaviness - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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I loved the ambiance and food was great! Seasoning of the pork in the ramen was delicious read more

Cha Menya - Classic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

The place is a gem in Douglaston. The menu is really unique. The food is delicious, on point with taste and presentation! The lady that works in the front is very friendly and welcoming. The chef hand picks his ingredients and makes everything from scratch. Much appreciated for their efforts and dedication to making their customers enjoy their yummy food. Must go spot. read more

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Cha Menya As of 2022, Cha Menya is placed #1 on my personal "Best Ramen in NYC" list. Eating ramen will leave an impactful experience. It's one of those rare experiences that you will remembering the taste of their ramen broth forever and knowing any other ramen you have afterwards cannot parallel their authenticity until you find the next "best" ramen. Wagyu Ramen - $32. If you had never been to Japan to eat wagyu beef, this is probably the best time to try their wagyu ramen. Broth - 5/5. It's very concentrated in flavor and I rarely use this word - Divine. Another thing I will say that the chef uses truffle paste in this broth as well. While I initially went to look for the "best tonkotsu ramen" this ramen truly is in its league of his own. Every slurp of the broth isn't salty that makes you want to sip water. In fact, it makes your cravings and hunger even stronger (if that makes sense). Cha shu - 5/5. In this particular case, it's not cha shu but the wagyu itself. The wagyu is thinly sliced, with an egg yolk resting in its center. The meat itself melts in your mouth without having to chew on it at all. Noodles - 5/5. The noodle has a very nice bounce and chew to it. While thin noodles aren't my preference, I have a newfound appreciation for it as it absorbs the delicious broth as I'm slurping the noodles. Side note: every other items I'm about to mention is highly recommended on trying. The chef here has truly mastered the skills in culinary and will make you appreciate everything and anything he cooks. Classic Ramen - $15.00. Karaage - $9.00. Japanese fried chicken. Hamachi - $16.00. Thinly sliced sashimi with yuzu jalapeño dijon mustard. Rose matcha latte - $6.00. It was so good, we got a second one to go!!! The flavor is very concentrated and not watered down like other places that would sell rose matcha latte. Azuki matchapresso - $7.50. Japanese green tea with expresso and red bean. Chestnut Mont Blanc - $9.00 Total - $109.42 read more

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This is my new favorite ramen spot (I eat a lot of ramen allover NY). I no longer have to trek it to Manhattan or Brooklyn for a legit bowl of ramen. I have been coming here at least once or twice a week or 2 weeks. I personally do not drink caffeinated drinks so I stick with the classic ramen or shoyu and it hits the spot every time. I must try the tsukkemen next time! The chashu in the ramen is tender juicy and thick. The broth of the ramen is flavorful with just the right amount of saltiness. Their appetizers are also really tasty. I've tried almost all their apps and no complaints. Their enoki is a must try. I can eat an endless amount of that lol. The staff is very nice and very welcoming. There's lots of parking in the area and its cleaner then your average city street since its Douglaston. read more

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Passed by here the other day and saw that they had green tea ramen and knew I had to try it. It was definitely really interesting but the flavor was good and I liked how it wasn't a pork-based broth (which is hard sometimes at ramen places). I also ordered the fried emoji mushrooms because I hadn't seen that before and I really liked it! It was super crispy and seasoned well, it kind of reminded me of shoestring fries. I ordered takeout and everything was packed really nicely. I want to eat in next time so I can try their wagyu ramen. The space is kind of small though so that's a point to consider. read more

I love the noodles so much. The ramen soup base is super good and not salty at all. I had the pork one and my husband had the clam one. We also had the chicken, hamachi and dumplings also. I am going to take my younger son here again and he loves noodles. I don't have to go to Manhattan to have a good bowl of ramen anymore read more

Cha Menya - Classic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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Quaint spot, nice service. They check vaccination card and ID, which is good. Lots of yummy ramen options to choose from. I got the dipping ramen (and she had to keep verifying that it was dipping, likely because people make a soup out of it) and it was rich and flavorful. The char Sui was cooked well - nice and fatty but perfectly tender. Noodles were cooked well, with a perfect bite. I had some leftover and it was still good the following day. We also got the karage/fried chicken app and it was HUGE. Plenty of pieces and juicy, tender chicken. read more

Cha Menya - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

Came here on a Sunday evening with my friend, so parking was easy to find right outside. It is a small cozy restaurant that was thankfully not too crowded that night so we were well-distanced from the other tables. For drinks, I got the Hojicha latte and my friend got one of the Yuzu drinks. I loved my latte! The Hojicha flavor was present and the sips were smooth and easy to take down. I would definitely get it again. We got a fried Enoki dish to share as an appetizer. If you like Enoki mushrooms and fries you will love this dish. Super crispy and addictive. My friend wanted to try one of their Wagyu ramen items, but sadly they were already sold out for the day so she opted for the classic ramen. She said it was probably the best ramen she's had in Queens. I got the Tsukemen ramen which comes with the noodles separated from the broth so that you dip it yourself. It was good but the portion was huge and I knew I wasn't going to be able to finish. To my horror, my friend tried ordering a ramen to go but was told that they were out of take-out containers! That's the first time I've heard of that...I was pretty upset. But anyways that meant I had to overly stuff myself and end up still wasting food anyway. I wish I had known earlier because then I would've saved more room for my ramen. Anyways, the food was still good and I do recommend if you're looking for a ramen spot in Queens/near Long Island. Maybe go earlier on a weekend if you want to try their Wagyu ramens. Also, they are closed on Mondays. read more

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Many ramen choices. I had the classic which was wonderful. Tasty starters. Helpful staff . Our 17 mo old granddaughter was welcomed. Highly recommend. read more

From the ashes of another ramen spot comes Cha Menya with its own take on ramen, which I must say is pretty good. The spot is small but cozy but space is limited so be aware. Menu is interesting - a decent selection of classic and more innovative broths (shrimp, green tea or hojicha infused) along with more luxurious items like wagyu. The appetizer game here is strong - karaage was hot and crispy, fried enoki was crunchy and full of umami and the grilled squid was done well. Ramen here is good. We got a few bowls to try - shrimp, wagyu, hojicha and tsukemen and none disappointed. The shrimp broth was incredibly flavorful and probably the best of the bunch. Hojicha was good - tea flavor was apparent and balanced well. Tsukemen was also excellent - dipping broth was strong and deep with flavor. Wagyu was good but probably a splurge since it was 30 bucks and had only a few strips of thin wagyu. Prices are fair but the luxury items are going to be a bit of a stretch. Most definitely a better shop than its predecessor, thumbs up. read more

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We had a bit of a wait tome about 40 minutes but we were seated promptly once our table was ready, staff is very courteous, friendly and quick to respond to customer needs. As for my Japanese style ramen, thus is THE BEST ramen i ever had, the broth has a lot if substance, flavor and delicately seasoned to perfection, the 3 pieces if roast pork were roasted and seasoned to perfection, the combination of the broth, al dente noodles and the pork is divine, melt in your mouth kind of experience. The restaurant is small but seating and decir take you into a Japanese style upscale restaurant environment. My family loved it, so much so that my first visit was during the summer. By now i have dined 4x and its an amazing Ramen experience. read more

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GREAT meal that hit all the right spots. The restaurant was about half full on a Friday night, we were seated and given menus right away. After a quick glance, DH and I decided to order: Organic Enoki Cripsy fried organic enoki with shichimi togarashi $9.00 Perfectly crunchy and seasoned, kinda reminded me of very thin hash browns. Great complement to the ramen. The matcha ramen (Rich chicken paitan broth, matcha, seasonal greens, menma, chicken chasu, organic ajitama $16.00) looked delicious, wish they made a vegetarian version. Hubby thought it was pretty good, nothing exceptional, and yes, he did taste the matcha. I ordered the yasai ramen (Pure vegetable shoyu broth, yamagobo, carrots, edamame, organic ajitama $15.00) It's the only vegetarian ramen but did not disappoint. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend. Tasty and warm, packed with vegetables, a variety of textures. I thought portion size was perfect, I ate about 2/3 and gave the rest to my husband who loves anything with noodles. If you're in the area, check out Cha Menya! Support local businesses! read more

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Been here twice before, but couldn't add a rating because the yelp page wasn't up yet. The food in this small ramen shop is phenomenal. There is a nice selection of ramen broths and very tasty appetizers. The karaage is seasoned and fried to perfection. The meat inside was juicy and moist, so kudos to the chef for nailing it. The squid was a bit expensive and smaller than expected, but it was worth it. The squid was grilled to just the right tenderness and the sauce complemented the natural saltiness of the squid. The ramen broth was very rich (I've tried the pork, chicken, and matcha) and flavorful. The char siu was very tender and had a homemade feel to it; I wish they included more in my bowl. I really enjoyed the springiness and chewiness of noodles. I'm glad that this ramen shop openes up near me, I really enjoy the quality of the food and will be back in the future. read more

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Gonna be neutral and say this is an OK place for ramen but currently not a go-to place, very niche so if you're an avid ramen fan that seeks something unique this place might be for you.  This restaurant used to be 2 other Japanese restaurants---TeiNeiYa (which moved to great neck, had awesome nabe/hot pot) and another ramen based restaurant (just bad timing since they opened during the peak of the pandemic).  The restaurant definitely got smaller---dining area is practically cut in half. My friends and I opted for this place for dinner.  Menu is a bit confusing as there were some terms that we weren't familiar with (but nothing google can't handle). Due to dietary restrictions, a friend tried to opt for a chicken based ramen--the only chicken based ramen on their menu was the green tea broth ramen (which she isn't exactly a fan of), so she tried to request without the green tea.  In the end she still had the green tea ramen since the chef said that the ramen would not taste good without it. I on the other hand wanted to have the green tea ramen.  But the waitress said that since I'm a beginner that I should opt for the hojicha ramen.  So yeah, a bit of a weird suggestion since this is the first time my friends and I have gone to this place. Tastewise the ramen is ok, if you're into earthy/smokey toasted based ramen you might like this. For drinks, my friend ordered the white peach juice which was $5 for 180 ml---which is a few sips, its quite small... I ordered the matcha coconut but was informed they didn't have matcha powder for the drinks (they had matcha for the ramen broth so I guess they use different matcha powders for food).  Instead I went for the passionfruit drink which was yummy---I felt the drink was the highlight of the meal. My friends and I weren't super impressed but I'll probably try this place again in the future, their desserts look worthwhile, and I have yet to try their matcha drinks, maybe their other ramen choices will hit the spot for me. read more

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The chef has worked at totto ramen and some other popular and high-end ramen restaurants in the city. His noodles are custom order 30% hydration. Which is lower than any ramen restaurant I know of. Generally, noodles with more water will have a chewier texture. Lower hydration noodles tend to have a bite, or a snap, in terms of their texture. Lofi music. Amazing plating. Quality untensils. Great interior design. Just opened 2 months ago. So much attention to detail. Drinks with pieces in them will have a boba straw so you can slurp all the yummy stuff. This level of ramen is super rare in Queens. Especially the east side of Queens. Highly recommend hamachi for starter. The Hojicha Ramen has a strong tea flavor which I like. I actually like it better than Nippon cha's tea ramen The classic ramen is great and has a nice creamy like broth. The Matcha mont Blanc was plated very nicely on a cold stone plate and was amazing. read more

Cha Menya - Hojicha Ramen Classic Ramen Yozu grapefruit Matcha coconut - Ramen Near Me - Douglaston, New York

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Wow! What an absolute gem on the neighborhood. The appetizers are brilliant to start the wondeful culinary journey off with classic dishes, but prepared with a modern layered flavors that will keep you guessing what's in it while taking back to the traditional taste. The chef is extremely skilled and makes everything from scratch, creating deep rich broths that wonderfully balance against fresh noodles. The drinks are also made to order and with great care, layers of taste. One of the most enjoyable experiences end to end in a small family owned restarant that will keep you coming back again and again. Come soon, before it gets more popular and becomes impossible to get a reservation! read more

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Cha menya was one of the most interesting bowls of ramen I've had in a while! A tucked away little gem in far Queens (border of Long Island!) But well worth the trek. First off, the ambiance inside looks really intimate. Minimalist and modern Japanese style with wood panels and concrete. Seating is limited, but omg does it feel like an authentic Japanese izakaya. Perfect for impressing a hot date! I regret not being able to sit in for lunch. Personally I had the hojicha ramen and true to its name it had that rich umami cut in with the deep complex aroma and taste of hojicha. Every bite had that beautifully deep roasted tea flavor and I have to say, it blended well together despite how strange it sounds. And the cha shu pork was to die for! I believe there were also fried enoki mushrooms in my bowl as well, which was fun to try since I've never seen something like it before. Perhaps my only criticism is that I wish there were more options for broths/bases as well as toppings, however like all good ramen spots in Japan they only stick to a few to ensure quality control (which I get). Cha Menya is going to be my new go to for good local ramen, and will probably be one of my top 5 ramen spots in NY when I finally get to dine in. read more

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Enoki is nice and crispy. Taste like one of those potato sticks. Tasty, portion is small though. Matcha ramen is very favorable. Wayu ramen: the meat is very tender. I am impressed with the meat, but the soup based is very garlicky. Price is on higher end. I am still satisfy. read more

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The karaage and classic ramen transported me to Japan! Everything was cooked perfectly. The noodles were perfectly al dente, beef and egg were tender, and the broth was heavenly. The karaage was perfectly tender and breaded well, matched with a yummy sauce. So delicious! Service was awesome and the space reminded me of being in Japan. A truly authentic experience! read more