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Really loved this new spot! The standout for me was the
Really loved this new spot! The standout for me was the SPDP, which were toasted puris stuffed with potato and all sorts of delicious chutneys. The crunchiness and the way all the different flavors worked together was excellent! I also liked the swee
Chai Pani is gorgeous on the outside and inside! I went
Chai Pani is gorgeous on the outside and inside! I went with a coworker and we ordered an array of dishes based on recommendations of our server and they were pretty tasty. I enjoyed the fried okra, the garlic naan and the chilli chicken.
Easily one of my favorite restaurants in the union market.
From inside out the restaurant is visually stunning and the aroma of food hits you from the doors. We opted to sit at the bar for our meal and they were able to accommodate seating my friend and I together. We started with the tamarind cola and jal
I recently took my team to Chai Pani for dinner.
My wife has been raving about this place since it opened. We did not have a reservation but we were able to get a seat at the bar. They have a great team of hosts/bar tenders. I had a great experience. We started with the cheese uttapam and sweet pot
What a swinging spot! As soon as I walked in, the decor and
What a swinging spot! As soon as I walked in, the decor and music gave it such a fun party vibe. I quickly got a seat at the bar but it looked packed and reservations are advised. The bartender/server was really nice. She gave good recommendations an
This was such a fun dining experience.
The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. It's not only colorful but there was such detail and consideration put into every single visual moment. The menu length is appreciated. It's not long and covers several restrictions. My friend and
Everything was extremely bland.
Seems like an Indian food place for white people more than Indian people
Modern Indian street food
Indian street food with a modern twist. Not a long menu but filled with choicest dishes. All are shareable. Festive Indian atmosphere. Great upbeat soundtrack. Happy and helpful staff. Nice merch for sale.
4 of us went for brunch on Sunday.
The place is packed and usually has a waiting list so glad we had reservations. Our server, Chris was very attentive and polite. We tried a bunch of things but the SPDP, vada pav and bhel was the pick of the lot! The decor can be little overwhelming
I've really fallen for this delightful new Indian
I've really fallen for this delightful new Indian restaurant. The Methi Malai Muttar Paneer is the standout dish for me: rich, fragrant, and so good it keeps me coming back. The Disco Bhel offers a fun, unexpected twist on traditional chaat whil
Really fun designs coming out of this restaurant, I was
Really fun designs coming out of this restaurant, I was first attracted to how they have made that a really distinct quality of their restaurant. And seeing their merchandise and the personal custom touches they put into the restaurant. This level of
Amazing addition to the Union Market area.
Chai Pani reservations open up 2 weeks in advance and fill up quickly, so highly recommend making a reservation! Our server was excellent, he checked on us frequently, and even provided a special menu indicating which items were dairy free or could
This new spot is 100% all it's cracked up to be We
This new spot is 100% all it's cracked up to be We started with their original Vada Pav, which are street sandwiches that were created for textile workers in Mumbai! The classic is a spicy potato dumpling, fried in a curry chickpea batter, and
This is a beautiful and colorful restaurant! I love the
This is a beautiful and colorful restaurant! I love the spices they sell in the host area. I wanted to buy them all. We had a late lunch reservation (2pm) and they were so busy we didn't get seated until closer to 2:30. It's fine because we
What STUNNING decor inside and out.
So vibrant and fun! My husband, friend and I had a reservation and were seated immediately. Service was good throughout--each dish was brought as it was ready. The standouts for our group was the gin rickey (with raspberry), the paneer from the grill
Super vibey spot, beautiful decor, lively (slightly loud)
Super vibey spot, beautiful decor, lively (slightly loud) atmosphere, great for some fun drinks and bites. My husband brought me for my birthday and staff was really kind! Food was pretty good, nice variety of different items to share, although noth
We arrived around lunchtime and there was a 30 minute wait
We arrived around lunchtime and there was a 30 minute wait but we got in in 10 minutes. The weight staff was attentive and near the menu really well. They gave really great recommendations! Not to mention the decor is absolutely stunning! Everythin
It took a week, but I was able to snag a reservation here
It took a week, but I was able to snag a reservation here after my friend discovered it the week prior. This place is hard to miss as the colors in the restaurant and on the exterior are very warm and vibrant. I appreciate that they have a pani puri
This is a super cool restaurant.
The decor is amazing, and the food is really good. With the vibe there, it feels like you're going to an event. Highly recommend.
Drinks-only review: We stopped by randomly on a Saturday
Drinks-only review: We stopped by randomly on a Saturday for some cocktails. We wanted to sit at the bar, but the host told us there were no seats available. The restaurant and bar looked surprisingly empty, and we noticed those same barstools stayed
Ambiance and service were both amazing, but the food wasn't
Ambiance and service were both amazing, but the food wasn't as good as I expected compared to other restaurants in the area.
So we got there and it was busy.
.. we got sat at the bar... the restaurant is vibrant but the food leaves much to be desired. I think they have a main kitchen elsewhere and most things comes frozen and then thawed , reheated for here. We orders the aloo tiki chat- 2/5 The chilli c
Definitely my new favorite Indian restaurant in the DMV!
Definitely my new favorite Indian restaurant in the DMV! You need a reservation, but once I saw all the Desi Aunties I had a feeling it would be good. From the outside and inside, the decor is awesome. Great cocktails and service. SPDP: 4.2/5 - V
Absolutely stunning restaurant! Chai Pani bursts with
Absolutely stunning restaurant! Chai Pani bursts with color, energy, and flavor -- vibrant floral decor draping from the ceiling, bright hues everywhere, and Bollywood and Bhangra beats spilling out into the street. The whole place just feels joyful.
Service was good.
Appetizers were good - we liked the kale chat, spdp, and okra fries. Entrees were not very good (chili chicken too oily, other dishes not tasty). Chai was good. The decor and ambience is nice. This is a good place for chai and chaat, but not dinner f
UM I don't want more people to take up reservations here
UM I don't want more people to take up reservations here but I need to describe how good the food was. Seriously authentic Indian street food!!!! Came here as group of 5 and got to try a bunch of plates: - spdp: 9/10. Still don't know
Believe the hype!! its hard to get in (from a reservation,
Believe the hype!! its hard to get in (from a reservation, and even if you have a rez, there is a small wait, like we waited 15 min to sit for our 7:30 rez). The Decor, inside and out, is lush and vibrant and colorful and its a place where a table f
There's been a lot of hype in D.
C. around this Asheville-born, award-winning Indian restaurant behind Union Market. Reservations go quickly, so I was happy to have snagged a table for four for my wife and two friends for a Saturday dinner double date. Here's our experience. 1
Dare I say this is the best Indian food in DC? I've been to
Dare I say this is the best Indian food in DC? I've been to the location in Asheville and was so excited when I heard they were coming here. The food was incredible, well-priced, and the service was outstanding. Every dish we tried was amazing,
Let me be clear: the food is maybe 3-stars, but the vibes
Let me be clear: the food is maybe 3-stars, but the vibes bump it to an easy 4. I went to Chai Pani in Asheville, so I was very excited to come here with my husband when it opened. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner. We arrive close to 5pm and there were
Chai Pani fits right in to the ever expanding union market
Chai Pani fits right in to the ever expanding union market district. Decked out in vibrant colors and floral arrangements the atmosphere here is eye catching. The menu is filled with shareable street foods from handhelds, to pancake, to lamb shanks.
Really great! The food, drinks, decor, hospitality, and
Really great! The food, drinks, decor, hospitality, and overall vibes felt so authentic. Had the opportunity to come here and try several dishes. Everything was great with standouts being SPDP, disco bhel, sabudana vada tots, and veg uttapam (very un
The food was good and my waitress was very sweet, but the
The food was good and my waitress was very sweet, but the portions are actually insane. I paid $17 for two sliders that were basically an appetizer, and my sister paid $32 for paneer with rice, which genuinely had four squares of paneer. It didn'
Ok so Chai Pani DEFINITELY lives up to the hype!! I've been
Ok so Chai Pani DEFINITELY lives up to the hype!! I've been so excited to try this since they opened, as I've been to the Atlanta location and loved it. We got there right when they opened at 5:30 (as we didn't have a reservation) and
the interior and overall design is amazing and colorful,
the interior and overall design is amazing and colorful, clearly well thought out! for our large party of 7, we were seated at a "community table" and informed upon seating that we would probably be sharing with other guests which was fine!
Okay! I was super excited to go here! But unfortunately
Okay! I was super excited to go here! But unfortunately they are booked solid for the next month or so, but we assumed it was a Tuesday and who goes out to eat on a Tuesday? Big mistake! There was a 2 hour wait for just the bar seats. Which does ser
Chai Pani is such a good find right by Union Market.
The food was amazing!!! SPDP was a fun one-bite thing, the tandoori chicken was smoky and juicy, and the shrimp patia had that sweet-tangy kick I loved. But the star for me? The matchstick okra fries. Crispy, light, and super addictive. I could eat
I came here today and this was a fantastic addition to the
I came here today and this was a fantastic addition to the Union market area. The restaurant is wonderfully decorated. It's huge with decorations everywhere and Indian music played in the background. They even have merch you can buy and some fun
Still on the fence about this one.
Sat at the bar only to discover that all their cocktails are bached. Definitely an IG photo spot that might loose its allure when everyone realizes that there's better India food elsewhere.
The food was extremely bland for an Indian restaurant.
In addition to that, it was apparent that the food was already mostly precooked and then reheated. For the exorbitant price, most food should at least be fresh and not taste like reheated leftovers. Service by the server was great. While our experi
I was so excited to hear this legendary Indian spot was
I was so excited to hear this legendary Indian spot was coming to DC. The decor is loud and bright, in the best way, and the service was quick and attentive. I appreciated all the menus for various dietary restrictions - even including a Jain menu, w
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