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Chai PanivsBouchon
Both establishments are praised by professionals. On balance, Chai Pani scores marginally better than Bouchon. Chai Pani comes in at 79 with praise from 2 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's.
Chai Pani
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC 28801-2715
From $5/night
"In a pleasant small space with photos of India on the walls, enjoy classic snacks like bhel puri or green tomato pakoras fried in a curried chickpea batter." Full review
"What were your first impressions when you arrived?
Chai Pani is a blast of color, street art, and music that resembles a dizzying ride down one of Mumbai's crowded streets." Full review
"Named one of the "Top 10 Cheap Eats in the US" by Huffington Post...since the food is all based on meals that are whipped up on the street corners of India in minutes, service is super-speedy. " Full review
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Be sure to try the bhel puri, an addictive mix of puffed rice and chickpea noodles in a tangy tamarind chutney.
"Don’t miss the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Chai Pani, which serves mouthwatering Indian street food like chicken tikka rolls, crispy pakoras, and butter chicken in a colorful space"
The Best Food Cities in the U.S.
March 19, 2023
"Irani’s first restaurant, Chai Pani, which opened in 2009, shows off the biggest hits of his childhood: uttapam, a pancake made with a rice-and-lentil batter; chicken pakora, juicy yet fried crisp"
Bouchon
Frommer's
Fodor's
62 North Lexington, Asheville, NC 28801
From $0/night
"Main courses include French mussels steamed in white wine, shallots, garlic, tomato, and thyme, served with delicious pommes frites." Full review
"A French-style bistro, Bouchon ("cork" in French) serves simple French comfort food such as escargot in garlic butter, steak frites, bouillabaise, and a version of chicken cordon bleu." Full review