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CHAYA Modern Izakaya, Venice, CA

CHAYA Modern Izakaya

4.2
4.2
1187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
110 Navy Street, Venice, CA 90291

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 1,187 people are saying

CHAYA Modern Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 0.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

1,187 Reviews
  1. GitaV

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    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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  2. LindaN VIP

    Los Angeles35 reviews

    5.0

    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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  3. Mattlocksf

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    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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  4. Eatingwell

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    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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  5. JudiJ

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    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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  6. LindaN VIP

    Los Angeles35 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. Mauigirl

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    4.0

    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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  8. flymuck

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. GaryDuboff

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    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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  10. BronwenL VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    2.0

    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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Google Map for CHAYA Modern Izakaya

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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