Experts' Choice Award Chai Pani
What the experts agree on
Chef Irani's James Beard-winning Indian street food spot serves crispy pakoras, chicken tikka rolls, and butter chicken fast and cheap in a vibrant, colorful space packed with Mumbai street energy.
Fodor's "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
Condé Nast Traveler "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
Frommer's "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.
Travel + Leisure "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"
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Travel + Leisure "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"
The Infatuation "One step inside Chai Pani is enough to make you feel like you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole. With its sky-high ceilings, pink and blue walls, and neon murals and garlands, this..." Full review
