CHAYA Modern Izakaya

4.2

1195 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

CHAYA Modern Izakaya is a modern izakaya dining destination with an innovative team of chefs that have come together combining their skills and expertise to showcase their Japanese-Californian cuisine, along with an unprecedented beverage program that includes handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits, Japanese Whiskey selection, eclectic sake and wine collection, Japanese and local craft beers.

While using only local seasonal ingredients, the highest-quality seafood, poultry and meats, Corporate Executive Chef Yukou Kajino, Executive Chef Joji Inoue and Kaiseki Chef Katsuyuki Wako introduce a contemporary menu of shareable hot and cold small plates, sushi, rice, noodles and soups, while also introducing special omakase menus showcasing a sampling of each Chef’s passion and ingenuity as they present the best bites and specials of the day, allowing guests to enjoy individual culinary adventures by way of technique, presentation and flavor.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 396-1179
Website
http://www.thechaya.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joji Inoue
Catering
CHAYA Venice offers full service catering, at our location or yours! Contact Bibiana Deaver at bibiana@thechaya.com to set up your next event today!
Private party facilities
CHAYA offers a range of catering and private dining options. From omakase to passed hors d’oeurves, our events are intimate, comfortable, and inspired by you. We can entertain at your place or ours. We are available for large groups or special events in our main dining room or private dining areas.
Private party contact
Bibiana Dever: (213) 393-1837

Location
110 Navy Street, Venice, CA 90291
Neighborhood
Venice
Cross street
Main Street
Parking details
Valet Parking and Self Parking is available in the structure adjacent to the restaurant. The entrance is located on Navy St.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wine

What 1,195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Energetic

1,195 Reviews

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GitaV
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful birthday dinner! Staff was so friendly and all their recommendations were spot on.
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LindaN
VIP
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our neighborhood gem. This visit was last Saturday night, when one mentally ill person started screaming at the top of her lungs and appeared disoriented. She was incoherently speaking and yelling. The police arrived, and, were very, very patient in escorting her out of the premises. Not one patron left because of this incident. The management worked hard not to incite her, it all was over in about 20 minutes. These are common incidents now a days. Will still keep coming to this outstanding restaurant.
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Mattlocksf
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LI was given a gift certificate for the location in San tccto the location there.
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Eatingwell
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Japanese inspired new menu offerings were a welcome change! The sushi and sashimi were fresh and delicious and the highlight of our meal was the 1.5 pound sea bream that came prepared half as sashimi (sweet and buttery texture) and the other half grilled to perfection! We also loved the tuna tartare on the crispy rice bed and the grilled octopus. The specialty seaweed salad was crunchy and fresh but definitely needed more dressing. All in all, a great dining experience and especially so when they treated the birthday guest in our party to a complimentary dessert!
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JudiJ
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Choae Chaya for a biz dinner. A bit noisy for that and unfortunately the quieter booths were taken when we arrived. Service was good. Could have been more attentive after we paid the check as we stayed a while. Sushi was fresh. Portions a bit skimpy.
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LindaN
VIP
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our neighborhood gem, great fresh fish, sashimi and sushi, and in a great ambiance! They have been changing the menu and getting it all figured out, the fish is always so fresh!! Keep coming back year after year!
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Mauigirl
Los Angeles
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food and ambiance are nice. The waiter was really slow and we kept having to ask the people who deliver the prepared food to the table if they could bring us things (silverware, plates) / get us our waiter so we could order more things. The drinks also took a very long time to come when we ordered them.
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flymuck
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here for a big dinner with our team from work, including some visitors from another [land-locked] office. Everyone really enjoyed the fresh seafood and fish, and the cocktails were fantastic! We are definitely planning to go there again (hopefully we'll get lucky and get another 3 pound sea bass -- it was very fresh and amazing!).
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GaryDuboff
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellant restaurant. great food and service. Highly recommended. We will be back soon
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BronwenL
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
V disappointed with the new Chaya ! The menu is limited, portion sizes are ridiculously small, the food was decidedly mediocre and incredibly expensive. Service was fine but not warm or personal. The Chaya Venice of old was streets ahead of this new iteration. I’ve been going there over 15 years but that was my last meal there. Change is not always good.
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110 Navy Street, Venice, CA 90291

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street
Neighborhood
Venice
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking and Self Parking is available in the structure adjacent to the restaurant. The entrance is located on Navy St.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joji Inoue
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.thechaya.com/
Phone number
(310) 396-1179
Catering
CHAYA Venice offers full service catering, at our location or yours! Contact Bibiana Deaver at bibiana@thechaya.com to set up your next event today!
Private party facilities
CHAYA offers a range of catering and private dining options. From omakase to passed hors d’oeurves, our events are intimate, comfortable, and inspired by you. We can entertain at your place or ours. We are available for large groups or special events in our main dining room or private dining areas.
Private party contact
Bibiana Dever: (213) 393-1837

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