Neha R.
1/7/2026
Such a fun India restaurant! The decor is beautiful, with street vendor vibes- they have an adorable gol gappa stand at the entrance and Bollywood music playing in the background. They also have...
Chai Pani DC
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1325 5th St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Mindblasting and James Beard Award-winning restaurant by chef Meherwan Irani, known internationally for broadening the representation of Indian street food in America.
The shareable menu consists of crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, and brightly flavored Indian street snacks; chaat (street snacks), uttapam (savory fermented pancakes), chhota plates (truck stop-style small plates), sigri (grill), and pav (street sandwiches, pronounced "pow"). An experience that blasts your culinary and visual senses and transports you to the streets of Mumbai. Ok!
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4.5(84)
Trendy D.
1/21/2026
Ambiance and vibes are nice. It wasn't my favorite Indian spot, I went with a couple of my brown friends and they said the same. It's an Americanized Indian spot. However, it doesn't mean it...
Priscilla T.
1/6/2026
4.5 stars. Come with a big group to share! Lots of Indian street foods that are very shareable. Very fun and colorful decor and also merch! Reminds me of Dishoom a bit. It's pretty spacious, but...
Evan P.
1/2/2026
Wow! Exceeded the hype! Located in Union Market, Chai Pani draws you in with its colorful decor and upbeat Indian music. The inside had such a cool design with a large bar, booths, and tables....
Apurba B.
1/6/2026
No words can describe how amazing Chai Pani is! This is my 3rd Chai Pani (I had the good luck of trying Asheville and Atlanta and also Botiwala in Ponce City Market) and it did not...
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