At Cha Cafe, we bring authentic Asian Restaurant favorites to El Monte, CA with care, flavor, and consistency. Rated 4.50 out of 5 by 339 reviewers, our restaurant stands out for great service and quality and easy accessible facilities.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Cha Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Like The Elote Corn Man and BBQ pitmaster got together and made an appetizer
Boneless Cauliflower cut into wing size pieces, lightly battered for a delicious vegetarian option. Topped with Cotija Cheese and served with Buffalo & Ranch Sauces.
Vegetable filled bite sized crispy eggrolls served with Sweat Chili Sauce. (Vegan)
These are Not "Animal Fries" We Grill Onions & Grill Cheeses and top it over Shoestring Fries smothered with Cha Sauce. Share or Hoard them it up to you.
Skinny fries
Crispy Sweet Potato
One of our top 3 dishes. Enjoyed by thousands of 626ers over the years. Kalbi marinated beef wok'd with julienned onions and red bell peppers on top of shoestring fries with Mozzarella Cheese and Cha Sauce.
Fajita Seasoned Organic Tofu Wok'd with Julienned Onions and Red Peppers on top of shoestring fries, Mozzarella Cheese and Cha Sauce. Vegetarian Comfort Food.
Fajita Seasoned Chicken Wok'd with Julienned Onions and Red Peppers on top of shoestring fries, Mozzarella Cheese and Cha Sauce.
Diced Spam scrambled with fluffy eggs cooked with real butter and served over shoestring fries, mozzarella cheese and Cha Sauce.
A deconstructed California Roll that we reassembled in nacho form so you can share or not we don't judge. We use light and crispy wonton chips, covered in Cha and Teriyaki Sauce, Krab meat, Furikake, green onions, sesame seeds and topped with fresh Avocado.
We Slowly Braise Pork Shoulder until its so tender it falls apart when you look at it. We then Top it over crispy wonton chips Mozzarella Cheese, Cha Sauce topped with Mango Salsa and Cilantro.
Classic Hawaiian Shoyu Ahi Tuna Poke on top of crispy wonton chips with Cha Sauce. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
Korean Style lettuce wraps Ssam means wrapped in leaf and Bap means rice. Lettuce be friends and pick your favorite protein.
Korean Style lettuce wraps Ssam means wrapped in leaf and Bap means rice. Lettuce be friends and pick your favorite protein.
Korean Style lettuce wraps Ssam means wrapped in leaf and Bap means rice. Lettuce be friends and pick your favorite protein.
Korean Style lettuce wraps Ssam means wrapped in leaf and Bap means rice. Lettuce be friends and pick your favorite protein.
Korean Style lettuce wraps Ssam means wrapped in leaf and Bap means rice. Lettuce be friends and pick your favorite protein.
Korean Style lettuce wraps Ssam means wrapped in leaf and Bap means rice. Lettuce be friends and pick your favorite protein.
Pick you freshly grilled protein and we gently place it on a bed of crispy Romaine Hearts. Served with Cha Slaw, and the wonton chips act as the crotons. Sesame Vinaigrette served on the side
Pick you freshly grilled protein and we gently place it on a bed of crispy Romaine Hearts. Served with Cha Slaw, and the wonton chips act as the crotons. Sesame Vinaigrette served on the side
Pick you freshly grilled protein and we gently place it on a bed of crispy Romaine Hearts. Served with Cha Slaw, and the wonton chips act as the crotons. Sesame Vinaigrette served on the side
Pick you freshly grilled protein and we gently place it on a bed of crispy Romaine Hearts. Served with Cha Slaw, and the wonton chips act as the crotons. Sesame Vinaigrette served on the side
Pick you freshly grilled protein and we gently place it on a bed of crispy Romaine Hearts. Served with Cha Slaw, and the wonton chips act as the crotons. Sesame Vinaigrette served on the side
Classic Hawaiian Shoyu Ahi Tuna Poke on a bed of Romaine lettuce served with Sesame Vinaigrette on the side
One of our most popular dishes that our regulars crave multiple times a week. Pick your favorite protein of freshly grilled skewers. We place it on top of rice with our homemade Teriyaki and serve with fresh garden salad. Perfect portion to fuel your day.
One of our most popular dishes that our regulars crave multiple times a week. Pick your favorite protein of freshly grilled skewers. We place it on top of rice with our homemade Teriyaki and serve with fresh garden salad. Perfect portion to fuel your day.
One of our most popular dishes that our regulars crave multiple times a week. Pick your favorite protein of freshly grilled skewers. We place it on top of rice with our homemade Teriyaki and serve with fresh garden salad. Perfect portion to fuel your day.
One of our most popular dishes that our regulars crave multiple times a week. Pick your favorite protein of freshly grilled skewers. We place it on top of rice with our homemade Teriyaki and serve with fresh garden salad. Perfect portion to fuel your day.
One of our most popular dishes that our regulars crave multiple times a week. What a tasty vegetarian choice of Freshly grilled Tofu. We place it on top of rice with our homemade Teriyaki and serve with fresh garden salad. Perfect portion to fuel your day.
Chilled Tofu with lettuce, tomato, mayo, Mozzarella Cheese and Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. Wrapped in a Honey Wheat Tortilla served with a side of chips. Vegetarian in a convenient delivery system.
Freshly Sliced Avocado with lettuce, tomato, mayo, Mozzarella Cheese and Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. Wrapped in a Honey Wheat Tortilla served with a side of chips. Vegetarian in a convenient delivery system.
Grilled Chicken with lettuce, tomato, mayo, Mozzarella Cheese and Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. Wrapped in a Honey Wheat Tortilla served with a side of chips. Chicken in a convenient delivery system.
Shrimp grilled in lime juice with lettuce, tomato, mayo, Mozzarella Cheese and Cilantro. Wrapped in a Honey Wheat Tortilla served with a side of chips. Shrimp in a convenient delivery system.
Fresh Ahi Tuna Poke with Shallots, green onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Wrapped in a Honey Wheat Tortilla served with a side of chips. Poke in a convenient delivery system.
Classic Hawaiian Shoyu Ahi Tuna Poke on Calrose rice served with Fresh Garden Salad and Ponzu
Classic Hawaiian Shoyu Ahi Tuna Poke on top of crispy wonton chips with Cha Sauce. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
Classic Hawaiian Shoyu Ahi Tuna Poke on a bed of Romaine lettuce served with Sesame Vinaigrette on the side
Fresh Ahi Tuna Poke with Shallots, green onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Wrapped in a Honey Wheat Tortilla served with a side of chips. Poke in a convenient delivery system.
One of our most popular dishes. The Chicken Wang is freshly Wok'd to order with hand diced grilled chicken, Medley of mushrooms, and eggs on top of rice topped with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki.
One of our most popular dishes. The Carnitas Wang is freshly Wok'd to order with hand sliced Kalbi Beef, Medley of mushrooms, and eggs on top of rice topped with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki.
One of our most popular dishes. The Beef Wang is freshly Wok'd to order with hand sliced Kalbi Beef, Medley of mushrooms, and eggs on top of rice topped with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki.
One of our most popular dishes. The Shrimp Wang is freshly Wok'd to order with a good portion of shrimp, Medley of mushrooms, and eggs on top of rice topped with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki.
The Tofu Wang is freshly Wok'd to order with hand diced Organic Tofu, Medley of mushrooms, and eggs on top of rice topped with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki.
The Mushroom Wang is freshly Wok'd to order with double the Medley of mushrooms, and eggs on top of rice topped with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki. This is OG Vegetarian Comfort Food
Kalbi Beef Shortrib slowly braised in our own Consomé of Guajillo Peppers and Mexican spices. Served with instant ramen, a sunny side up egg with onion & cilantro on the side. This is truly Chino/Latino in a bowl.
Classic Comfort Food. This Premium dish of prime pieces of tender Short Ribs marinated in our secret Black Pepper sauce and cooked in butter served on rice with 2 eggs and a garden salad with asian sesame vinaigrette. It goes by many names in asian culture but it always hits the spot.
Taste like a lazy Sunday morning looking for what's left in the pantry. 3 slices of spam, 2 sunny eggs on a bed of rice drizzled with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki. This is my Comfort at it's very core and I'm very happy to share it with you today.
Have you ever stayed up too late doing whatever it is you shouldn't be doing and needed something to make you feel whole again. This is it, this makes you feel like a complete person again. Spam, Kim Chi, Scrambled eggs freshly Wok'd with just enough heat to wake you up but not enough to put you down.
For those with bigger appetites. 3 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers served with rice and fresh garden salad.
3 Juicy Pork Loin Skewers with a hint of lemongrass with Teriyaki on a bed of rice and side salad
For those with bigger appetites. 3 Kalbi Beef Short Ribs Skewers served with rice and fresh garden salad.
3 Shrimp Skewers with a hint of Togarashi on top of rice and side salad
Grilled Chicken, Pork Loin, Grilled Shrimp and Kalbi Beef Skewer one of each to tease the tastes buds. On top of rice and a side salad.
Pick your favorite 4 Skewers, Served on Rice and Garden Salad
100% Angus Beef, 1/3 Pound Patty flame grilled with Teriyaki and melted American Cheese, surrounded with buttered buns that are spread with Thousand Island, stacked with lettuce, tomato and crispy onion. Served with a side of Chips
100% Angus Beef, 1/3 Pound Patty flame grilled with Teriyaki and melted American Cheese, Topped with freshly sliced avocado, surrounded with buttered buns that are spread with Thousand Island, stacked with lettuce, tomato and crispy onion. Served with a side of Chips
The ultimate vegetarian comfort food. A honken piece of Cauliflower lightly battered topped with Ranch, Buffalo Sauce and Cotija Cheese. The Buns are spread with Cha Sauce with lettuce and tomatoes. This may get messy but it's worth every bite.
Kalbi marinated beef wok'd with julienned onions and red bell peppers, with Mozzarella Cheese, rice, teriyaki and Cha Sauce. Served like you are at a Music Festival but without the crowds. Quick find your friends and a seat.
A hearty breakfasty burrito that you can feel free to enjoy whenever you want. Spam, onion, scrambled eggs, rice, green onions and sesame seeds, Teriyaki & Cha Sauce all wrapped up in a Honey Wheat Tortilla. Comfort food that takes 2 hands to hold.
Pick your favorite protein and we add scrambled eggs, Mozz Cheese, Green Onions and Sesame seeds. Perfect Breakfast in a portable vessel.
Kalbi Beef Shortrib slowly braised in our own Consomé of Guajillo Peppers and Mexican spices. Served with instant ramen, a sunny side up egg with onion & cilantro on the side. This is truly Chino/Latino in a bowl.
2 skewers, 2 eggs on rice with our signature Cha Sauce and Homemade Teriyaki
Taste like a lazy Sunday morning looking for what's left in the pantry. 3 slices of spam, 2 sunny eggs on a bed of rice drizzled with our signature Cha Sauce and homemade Teriyaki. This is my Comfort at it's very core and I'm very happy to share it with you today.
The Perfect Breakfast Bowl. Your favorite protein, Tots, Eggs, Cheese and Cha Sauce
Angus Beef Patty, 2 Sunny Eggs, Gravy & Rice
Gourmet Espresso + Water
Gourmet Espresso with Milk + Foam
Latte is a milk coffee that is a made up of one, two or three shots of espresso, steamed milk and a final, thin layer of frothed milk on top.
A Flat White is less frothy than a traditional cappuccino, has less milk than an American-style latte, and has more milk and froth than a tiny cortado. The drink got its name from the layer of flat, white microfoam that forms between the milky espresso and top of the drink.
This type of latte maintains a subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for those who enjoy coffee but don't want an overpowering taste. Enjoy it Iced or Hot
Combines espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate. It has a rich and creamy taste with a balance of coffee and chocolate flavors. The espresso adds a bold and slightly bitter taste, while the chocolate brings sweetness and richness to the drink.
Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee spiced with cinnamon, cloves, star anise and sweetened with piloncillo. We brew our own mix to perfectly balance the spices and sweetness
This drink originated in Mexico and is made of rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Combining these amazing ingredients it gives a refreshing and creamy flavor.
Vibrant purple hue, rich espresso, and creamy milk blend with the sweet, nutty flavor of Ube (Filipino purple yam). Subtle hints of coconut, vanilla, and caramel complement the velvety texture. This Instagram-worthy drink is a delicious twist on the classic latte.
Blending the robust flavor of coffee with the mellow sweetness of deep, golden caramel and then adding in a dash of savory saltiness
Smooth and creamy matcha sweetened just right and served with milk. No Espresso in this drink if you need more of a pick me up check out the Dirty Matcha
Smooth and creamy matcha sweetened just right and served with milk. We add espresso to give is more of a pick me up
The Dirty Thai Tea Latte is our popular Orangy rich tea with some shots of espresso and topped with Half & Half. This one packs a punch
Crafted in small batches, our Cold Brew is balanced and smooth. Made from freshly ground course coffee and steeped over night to pull out the flavors and not the acid.
An incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, a hint of refreshing mint with a dash of creaminess.
A refreshing blend of vibrant Green Matcha, sweet strawberries and creamy milk. The bitterness of the Matcha is balanced by the fruity and slightly tart strawberries. A perfect treat for any occasion.
Strong, bold, Quad Shot of Espresso is mixed with intensely sweet and creamy condensed milk, a dash of French butter and a pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt. And you know it's legit when it's served on crushed ice. This will have you saying...
An incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, a hint of refreshing mint with a dash of creaminess.
Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee spiced with cinnamon, cloves, star anise and sweetened with piloncillo. We brew our own mix to perfectly balance the spices and sweetness
Classic Lemonade
Freshly muddled mint leaves gives this drink an extra layer of refreshment
Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders Select Flavors
500ML Coke Hecho en Mexico
Classic Recipe Diet Coke
Classic Lemon Lime Fizziness
Tastes like it’s ripe from the tree. The orangiest of orange you can imagine. Simply iconic citrus-y flavor, like a caffeine-free sunset on the beach
"Quitased" Quench your thirst. Grapefruit Citrus Flavor Caffeine-Free
Evian Natural spring water from the French Alps. evian water starts as snow and rain on the peaks of the pristine French Alps
Hear from our valued guests
First timers enjoyed -Wang bowl- I loved it! (Didn’t know what to expect first though.) -Cheeseburger better than InNOut, in the words of my picky eater dad. -Cilantro shrimp wrap 10/10 Drinks were yumm Wed come back again!
Been coming here for a long time and they never disappoint! If there's one thing to try here, it's the cheesecake fries! It's the best eaten there right when it comes out 😋
An adorable asian-fusion eatery. Clean and fun atmosphere. Nice people and great food. I love it here. I can definitely find something healthy.
Is there no ramen burger here now？？ I miss it so much～～～😭 （The first picture is from five years ago🥹）
First time here and I love it! Such a warm and sweet welcome coming in and very helpful navigating the vast menu! It is so nice to come in to a business and have a variety of options for everyone's unique taste! 😊 Definitely bringing friends and family here!
First time customer , had work down the street thought I try the place , walked in the place is great , looks welcoming and warm and the bread on the counter a nice touch looks good ! The girl at the counter was super helpful , asked what's good and she pointed out the popular item , i got the beef bowl with eggs and mushroom . it was REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD !!! it's a beef bowl in it's own category.
This place is so good!! Ube Latte! Beef Wang! amazing. they have really interesting fusion dishes that i’m excited to come back for to try!
What a hidden Gem 💎 in Monterrey Park, super delicious Asian Mexican fusion food. The ahi tuna poke was one of my favorites and the Cali nachos were killer. The chalote cornribs were soo tasty! I’ll be back for breakfast, plenty of parking in lot.
Everything we ate was delicious!! The drinks were also very good. We'll definitely be back!
UPDATE: went again and loved it! tried their cafe de olla and cauliflower friesa nd they were both amazing. wifi worked great and they even had free tastes of their pastries. drink size is big too (i omly got regular) renovation and changes look great! food and drinks taste still similar to before! food is good- not the best but good- and with lots of good options. the tea is still really good- i got dirty thai and this is the best one ive tried so far. love what theyve done with the place too - still with wifi and plugs. and great pastries!! love their scones- not dry at all and good sizes. cool spot, will go again!
Common questions about Cha Cafe
Cha Cafe is located at 10308 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte, CA 91731, United States, El Monte, CA, United States.
You can reach Cha Cafe by calling +1 626-575-1861.
Cha Cafe has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 339 customer reviews.
Cha Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Cha Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Cha Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Cha Cafe features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Cha Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options.
Cha Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
Cha Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi.
Cha Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Cha Cafe features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Cha Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Cha Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Cha Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Cha Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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