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CHAYA
132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 415.777.8688 www.thechaya.com
With its breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay, sweeping from the Ferry Building to the Bay Bridge, Chaya Brasserie combines Japanese hospitality, French savoir-faire and both countries’ tradition of culinary excellence and artistry. Executive Chef Yuko Kajino puts a twist on Euro-Asian cuisine and creates seasonal & sustainable menus using innovative techniques and farmers’ market fresh ingredients. The main dining room offers a chic, lively bar and dining area, whereas the north dining room presents a serene and elegant experience for a more intimate setting.
Executive Chef Yuko Kajino
Cuisine
French, Sushi, Euro-Asian
Meals Served
Lunch, Dinner Late Night Dining
Restaurant Hours
Lunch
Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner
Monday - Wednesday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dining
Terrace/Patio Dining City/Bay View
Take Out Meals
Prix Fixe Menu Vegetarian Options Seasonal Menus Extensive Wine List Chef ’s Tasting Menu
Attire
Business Casual
Additional Services
Semi-Private Rooms Private Parties
Valet Parking
Handicap Accessible
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - Close Sunday
5:00 pm - Close
Reservations
Suggested
Credit Cards
Visa, MasterCard American Express Discover Card, JCB
SASHIMI American Wagyu
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FROM THE SEA
Shigoku Oysters
Yuzu / Coconut
Day Boat Scallop Ceviche
Lime / Soy / Sesame / Avocado / Habanero / Cilantro
Honjitsu no Sashimi
Prepared Daily
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Avocado / Herb Foccacia
Kaisen Platter
Maine Lobster / Shigoku Oysters / Gulf Prawn / Sashimi Omakase / Day Boat Scallop Ceviche
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Shrimp Tempura / Crab / Avocado / Spicy Aioli / Sweet Soy
Aka Ryu
Spicy Tuna / Crab / Cucumber / Avocado
Escape from Alcatraz
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Crab / Shrimp Tempura / Salmon / Wasabi Tobiko / Charred Tomato / Soy Paper
Hamachi Ninja 18
Spicy Hamachi / Jalapeno Aioli / Cucumber
Kamo 17
House Smoked Duck Breast / Crab / Avocado / Cucumber / Horseradish Aioli / Kurozu Reduction
Hotate 18
Spicy Scallop / Tempura Bay Scallop / Cucumber / Tobiko / Serrano Chili / Spicy Aioli
Avocado Caterpillar 14
Yama Gobo / Kaiware / Tomato / Cucumber
DESSERTS
Roasted Strawberry Galette 10 Raspberry Vincotto Caramel · Frozen Goat Cheese Crema · Chestnut Almond Frangipane
Molten Valrhona Chocolate Cake
Salted Caramel · Chocolate Mousse · Fuillantine Cappuccino Ice Cream
Winter Citrus
Cheesecake 10 Cara Cara Orange · Oro Blanco Grapefruit Meyer Lemon · Cranberry Compote · Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Warm Chocolate
Croissant Bread Pudding 12 Caramel Ice Cream
Pineapple Coconut
Pudding Cake
Coconut Cream · Szechuan Brown Butter Caramel
Organic Sorbet
Daily House Made Options
Artisanal Cheese
Selection 18 Almonds · Seasonal Fruit · Sour Dough Bread *Fourme d`Ambert · Raw Cow · France
*Brillat Savarin · Cow · France
*Pilota · Sheep and Cow · France
menu items and prices subject to change.
APPETIZERS
Foie Gras 29
Sushi Rice / Brokaw Avocado / Kizami Nori / Wasabi / Tsume
Heirloom Tomato & Tempura Squash Blossom 15
Fourme dAmbert / Red Onion / Ginger Soy Tomato Vinaigrette
Smoked Beef Tongue 15
Pickled Vegetables / Gochujang / Coconut / Butter Lettuce
Spring Salad 14
Wild Arugula / Avocado / Strawberries / Feta / Kuro Goma / Kurozu Vinegar
Grilled Peach & Burrata 15
Speck / Pistachios / Wild Arugula / Herb Oil / Kurozu
Green Tomato Tempura 10
Fiddlehead Ferns / Goma Dare
MAINS
Wild King Salmon 31
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Summer Beans / Genovese / Pine Nuts / Chevre / Parmesan Panko Crumbs / Sherry Mustard Vinaigrette
Petrale Sole
Crispy Dungeness Kani Ravioli / English Peas / Bacon / Green Garlic
Black Cod
Charred Cabbage / Tempura Artichoke / Hoba Miso
Duck Breast
Sweet & Sour Fennel Apple / Root Vegetables / Confit Potato Tots / Hazelnuts / Kurozu
Rib Eye
Potato Cake / Three Peppercorn Butter / Beef Jus
Bacon Wrapped Mochi
English Peas / Fava Beans / Burrata / Kimchi / Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette
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This is a small sample of the menu items available at CHAYA.