This is a fast casual restaurant with a few places to sit inside. The servers are friendly and there was no line. They have both Mediterranean and Indian options. Our group ordered several options, but no one seemed to love their food. We went a little after the lunch rush, but my dish seems like it had been heating for too long. I might go back if I was really craving Indian food. read more

Unfortunately this place seems to have gone downhill in my opinion. The quality of the food isn't the same as before and they didn't even have change today for a cash purchase. read more

I came to this place when it opened and absolutely loved it. But as time went on, the menu and quality went downhill. I hadn't been there in a while, but thought I'd give it another chance. As you can see, the Paneer was just thrown on top of the meal and was hard and glued together in a clump. Not the soft chewy paneer simmered in flavorful sauce that I had when they opened. The sauce was too salty and not well seasoned. I got hummus and a white sauce instead of anything fresh or any vegetables like they used to do. It was like the sauces were for a pita or falafel, but I was given neither. They used to have a little side salad and some smoky crispy cauliflower included in the meal that were delicious! I was hopeful the mango lassi would be the saving grace, but it was sour like it had been made many days ago. Their mango lassi used to be so delicious, a perfectly balanced drink. Honestly, I couldn't finish most of the meal and went back to work disappointed and hungry. Maybe it was an off day for them, the staff did seem pretty miserable and cranky. But the last time I went, the food was not much better either. Would not recommend overall. read more

Chai & Chai - Sour Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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I know for a FACT this is a smaller portion than a year ago. I used to love this place but clearly it's gone downhill. I went in about 12:30 and it was EMPTY which should have been a sign. There was one worker there who did not look pleased to be there and did not understand what I wanted. I ordered the chicken shawarma and the chicken masala and she did not ask what sauces I wanted and did not include pita bread. I don't think I can continue to support this business, the food is not the same. read more

Chai & Chai - Chicken shawarma - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Very delicious meal and quick service! I was very impressed with my experience and the inside was very clean. I would definitely go back. read more

Chai & Chai - Chicken Tikka Chicken Ticca Masala Rice Box Lunch - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Chai & Chai is one of my favorite Indian/Arabic restaurants in the Denver/Aurora areas. I seriously get it once a week. Everything is delicious, but I love the chicken tiki masala and the baba ganoush. The workers are always so kind and helpful too! read more

Chai & Chai - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

One doesn't usually think of a health sciences campus as a place for delicious food. Chai and Chai blows up that preconception. The food is fast, hot, and delicious. It's a nice lunch departure from the usual sandwich/pizza/American options. And healthy to boot. Don't miss this gem of a place. I would rate this up there with ANY Indian restaurant, bar none. Best dishes: potato curry, saag paneer, lentils. If they agree to make it when they're not too busy: garlic naan! Soooooooo good. read more

Our international food group came here tonight. We had the choice of a buffet or ordering off the menu. The hubs and I have never had Jordanian food before so we wanted to try as much as we could. The buffet was our pick. We had so much food to sample. The lamb shank with yogurt sauce is a very traditional food from Jordan. The lamb fell off the bone and onto a bed of delicious yellow rice with vermicelli and almonds. A ladle of the yogurt sauce transformed the dish into something magical with no hint of the lamb gaminess. I also really liked the cheese samosa and potato samosa. The cheese was salty almost like a feta but not quite. The potato samosa was in a really nice pastry and jam packed with potato. The food was both Indian and Jordanian but so good. Other tasty dishes were the baba ganoush, hummus, paneer in tomato sauce and a Jordanian eggplant, tomato and beef dish. The baklava was good too and a sweet way to end the meal, however it was doughier than other baklavas I've had. Overall a stellar night and I would recommend this to anyone. Very, very friendly staff too! read more

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We had our MEETUP here. That evening was on Saturday May 17th 2014. I have spoken to one of the Chef, and she is willing to provide BUFFET for us. At $25 per person is DEFINITELY A STEAL DEAL! Chef Enas indeed go ALL WAY out to provide ALOT OF FOOD for us. Some of my friends also opt to order OFF the Menu, in which majority liked what they had. All in all it was a Successful Event. Then why the 4 stars? Actually it is 4.5 stars coz at the beginning, we have to repeatly requesting for water. Its organized chaos. Furthermore, with limited parking space, coz a lot of my friends are UNFAMILIAR with this Neighborhood, let alone location. They are indeed short-handed in terms of Staffs. Even one of the Staffs happened to be one of our Meetup members, in which I found out on this actual day of May 17th 2014. If I am NOT mistaken, during this evening, even the Owner, Venu also helped in the running of this event. The Food everyone like. Its a mixture of both Indian and Jordanian Cuisine, that contains, lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes. By the end of our Feasting Dinner, we are given Mint Tea and some Desserts such as Baklava. We are indeed stuffed! Now to return is definitely, "YES" but it will be awhile. I am hoping they can make the Hyderabadi Dum Biryani as a REGULAR Menu instead as a Monthly, or Seasonally... From there who knows this establishment deserved that 5 stars in our books. Furthermore, I grew up eating Hyderabadi Dum Biryani back in Singapore. I do hope those Hyderabadi Dum Biryani can blow my taste bud to the Max! Thank you Chai & Chai for providing a memorable evening for us, to enjoy. We did enjoyed the FEASTING! Above anything else, we hope and pray for your business undertakings to prosper to many more years to come and to give a fresh take of the cuisine that you offer on Colorado Soil. Thank you. @134/2014 read more

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What a nice little spot. Very utilitarian and that's all good as the focus is on the food. The falafel sandwich is delicious. All the veggies were fresh and nicely chopped for the perfect pita size. The veggie samosa is beautifully spiced and tasty. The ONLY reason Chai & Chai is receiving less than a stellar review is due to lack of sauce. Maybe I like my items sloppy or over sauced but I found both the falafel and the samosa both need more juiciness all around. The sauce that comes with the samosas were only half filled and you know how tiny those cups are already. Also the tahini sauce was different than what I'm used to, it was gritty and absolutely bland. I REALLY wanna give 5 stars but the sauce game has to be stepped up. Or maybe I just buy my own tahini sauce for trips to Chia & Chia and just be grateful that I'm lucky enough to have wonderful falafel here. read more

YUM! Fav lunch place. I love their saag paneer and tikka masala plates - comes with some nice crunchy sides that are so tasty! Today they had a chicken bahn mi naanwich through work that I've not seen on their menu (maybe just a catering option?) and it was to die for! Def recommend if you're in the area! read more

The food was ok . Not the authentic Indian food you would like but is good palace to hang out

Stopped by for lunch, the guy behind the counter slapped together my order without so much as a glance or a word, felt unfriendly. I will say the service was quick and the food was hot. The container got super soggy during my 10 minute walk. I find it really odd that a place called "Chai & Chai" doesn't serve chai, but they did have a few other drink options. As far as the food - the chana masala had a good flavor but was a bit too spicy for my liking, the rice had too much butter and salt, the naan and lentils were OK, and the pakora was mostly dough. Overall feels like mediocre fast food. I've had better. read more

My husband brought some takeout from here home and it was delicious! It was very unique like a Mediterranean Indian mix. We tried a few things like the chicken shawarma rice bowl, lamb shawarma rice bowl and lamb gyro. I would definitely order from here again. read more

The menu and the people completely changed, so any negative reviews from over 8 months ago aren't relevant anymore. The staff here are friendly and the food is great. They have a mean cauliflower and falafel wrap. Also a warm chai on a cool day hits the spot! If you're on campus and looking for Mediterranean/Indian fusion, this is the place. read more

Litterally the worst food I've even eaten. The falafel was both over cooked and ice cold.

Tried the spring sampler, which included a sampling of lamb, a falafel, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, salad, and a pita. All were exceptional!! I have also had their chai in the past and absolutely love it! Highly recommend! read more

Delicious and fresh! So glad I stopped here. Super friendly and accommodating staff/server. It's nice to walk over here if you're stuck in the hospital all day. Yum. (Thanks for using compostable container!!) read more

I want to give this place a 5 so bad because the guys who make the food are super friendly and make amazing food. Just can't based on the styrofoam they use to plate everything. I get it though, most people who work for the medical campus probably are eating at their desk or walking back to their desk. If they had another location they opened or provided both a dine in experience with the take out, definitely would say 5 stars. If they want that final star, consider a dinner option (knowing that might not be in that location) Keep up the great work of making me feel sleepy after an awesome full meal!!! Update: please forgive me for using styrofoam as a general term rather than the specific material used to hold the food! Thanks for the correction and compliment! read more

I have often complained about the food options available on campus, but I have complained less since this place opened. Indian food is my favorite food, so having it available on campus is a big deal to me. The way they serve food has varied over the time they have been open, from counter service to buffet and back again, but it now seems to be stable at counter service. They make a delicious mango lassi and nothing I've ordered has been bad. I often get chicken tikka masala and sometimes the vegetarian option. If you've never been here for lunch, do yourself a favor and stop in. It's a real treat. read more

Chai & Chai = Yum & Yum. Reason enough for prospective med students to consider applying to UC Denver. Excellent lunch combo, bang for buck. Savory orange goo made from aromatic spices and with these contraptions I'd never reproduce in my own kitchen. I really wish I could speak more intelligently about Indian food. This place is definitely up there of all the take out places I've tasted. read more

Chai & Chai - Chicken tikka masala with dal and fritters - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I could literally taste the love in this food. So many places it feels like an assemblage of ingredients. This place I could tell that someone cooked the food with care. Thank you so much. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. Great staff, quick, friendly, consistent. ALWAYS delicious and always worth it

AMAZING! Ive been coming once a week for at least 3 months now. The comfort food hasn't let me down. Enas (the Jordan Chef) cooks the Arabic dishes is so humble & will break it down for you if you're new. Plus she caters! Hit her up! I do!! Especially for her Lamb Shank! Which you MUST pre order a day in advance Enas 720.298.8380 (I did ask her before leaving her #, just fyi) Enjoy my fellow Food Lovers ^.^ -rosemary- read more

Chai & Chai - Mansaf was AMAZING! with kibbeh, hummus, babaganoush & some chai! ^.^ im one happy camper here. - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Good place to grab a quick lunch on the CU Anschutz campus. It's kind of hard to find if you're driving, but when you're walking, it's located in the "food row" on 17th Ave in between the UCHealth hospital and the dental school, Children's, etc. I always grab a lunch combo (~$10), the equivalent of a "plate lunch" - a good amount of chicken tikka, fried onion fritters, and creamy lentils with a slice of naan. Sorry, I really wish I knew the proper Indian names! A lunch from Chai and Chai is always filling and tasty - portions are generous and food comes out hot. There are also shwarma and falafel wraps (at an Indian restaurant, sure). Enjoy outside on a nice day or be sad and make the trek back to your desk. This is a nice addition to the Anschutz campus for hungry students and employees! read more

This experience prompted me to write my first ever Yelp review... and that is saying a lot as I Yelp everything (to a fault) but have been sheisty with giving back. I was flying back from Las Vegas nursing a nasty hangover when my flight got cancelled in Denver due to an impending winter storm in DC and I found myself spending a night in an airport hotel in Colorado. Needless to say, I was not happy. I was jonesing for Indian and came across Chai & Chai from Yelp reviews but was afraid no one would deliver to my obscure location. I called up Chai & Chai a few minutes before they opened and naturally no one picked up. But surprisingly, a few minutes later, Venu called me right back. Even though they normally deliver in a 3 mile block, he made an exception and walked me through the menu, making recommendations and customizing my order. I ordered the lamb curry and garlic naan. When he arrived (he delivered it personally with the driver!) he let me know my hotel was actually 10 miles away, not the 6.6 miles Yelp had told me (yikes!!) but was so nice about it. He also threw in raita, beetroot halwa and rice with my order at no cost. And, even though he told me chai wouldn't deliver well, he brought chai wrapped up expertly in plastic wrap! Service and thoughtful generosity aside the food was delicious. Seriously the most tender lamb I've ever had (and I've had my fair share) and the halwa was so yum! Highly recommend this place for its concept, service and most importantly, delicious food. If I ever happen to be in the area, best believe I will be back in person!! read more

I cannot overstate my enthusiasm for this restaurant. Love! It gushes straight from the endearing ChaiChai (I suppose there is an ampersand in there, but for the purposes of this review and every conversation I ever have about it, it's ChaiChai. Real fast. All together now.) staff straight into my hungry heart. Not only does the Anshutz Medical Campus mostly have terrible food, those terrible food venues have terrible hours. Mmmmmm, crusty nasty Subway sandwich? Too bad, it's 6pm. Gross Jimmy John's sub where there is literally *one* vegetarian option (and no: lettuce, cheese, and avocado on bread is not food)? Too bad, it's 6pm. Thank god (/Allah/Vishnu) ChaiChai came to campus. It blows away all the competitors by being completely and utterly delicious, not to mention having an incredibly diverse rotating menu, infinity vegetarian options, amazingly friendly staff, and the occasional guest chef. I've been a half dozen times (or, let's be real, dozen), and it just keeps getting better and better. In the evening, they have DOSA, people. If you don't know about dosa, then goshgolly, get yourself over to this medical campus and order yourself some. It will blow your mind. Get some pakora too while you're at it. Mmmmmmmm. I see some folks whining about the lack of menu. JUST EAT EVERYTHING IN THE BUILDING. Seriously. In any case, I find it completely wonderful that there is no menu. I love hearing the employees describing every delicious morsel, and getting suggestions. And the beet halva? Oh my. Tasty tasty. I'm (clearly) a ChaiChai convert, especially since they have DOOOOSSSAAAA now. If you ever are unfortunate enough to find yourself at the University of Colorado Hospital, at least you can have some tastiness, dear Yelper. read more

I was there when they opened. It was just great when they did. Venu was really nice, walking along asking for suggestions .... Now, they charge more, the quantity's lesser and the quality isn't as great as before either ... I found this groupon that said 'dum biryani for two people'. I used it two days after it had expired and they were really nice and let me use it! I was pleased ... :) BUT ... the biryani was so so dry and the rice felt half-cooked and hard. I needed a lot of water to push it down my throat; not to forget it was so hot/spicy!!! Sorry I had to mention that .... I do hope it gets better because I really like you guys! read more

Chai & Chai - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I don't want people to think this was a one-time thing, I gave this place a real shot. I enjoyed it when it first opened, things were a little disorganized, but the food was good (very well spiced) and the people were friendly. But as they settled in, the restaurant made constant tweaks to their menu and pricing model, none of them positive, until we have what the restaurant is now- a (painfully-high) one price buffet of luke-warm food, tiny portions, and haphazard preparation (think not-fully-de-boned chicken). I only hope the restaurant will return to how it started, though it would take something special to get me through the door again. I will say, however, that I have only eaten there for lunch, and from reading the reviews, perhaps they do better at dinner. read more

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? This place is the bomb! So...I just started working at the University Hospital here a few months ago and then this place opened up. I have been here almost on a weekly basis. I have had both the Indian offerings and the Arabian offerings and the food is off the hook. They don't have too big of a menu but it constantly changes. After a long day at work this really hits the spot. Super comfort food. I am definitely coming back. Plus, over the next few Mondays they are bringing guest Thai chef. Definitely going to hit this up. Major ethnic food win. read more

Back down to three stars - they changed it again. The food is just as good, but they are constantly tinkering with the way they do the menu and the ordering process, and all it does is confuse people and make for longer lines. Now instead of just doing a straight lunch buffet (which is the best idea for this place, since 90% of their business comes from people who work on campus and just want to grab their food and go), they have a menu board where you order one of 8 dishes. They scoop it into your to-go box, you pay, and then you go over to the half-sized buffet and add the rice and vegetarian dishes that you want. I'm sure there's a good reason for why they are trying this method, but it's getting annoying to have a different setup every time you go over there. Just do a buffet, charge one price, and get on with it. No need to make it more complicated. read more

Don't waste your time going to this restaurant. Food just doesn't taste good. You might start disliking Indian food. Barely backed Nan, clearly unfresh rice not heated to the right temperature, poor taste and highly limited menu. Was dining and suddenly a dog shows up,,apparently owner's dog. Chef and associates pet it but do no wash hands after that. They were courteous enough to not charge me for a few items because I complained. But still, I would not return to this restaurant read more

Tikka masala was amazing! One of the better ones I've had in my 8 year obsession with Indian food. Chicken curry also great. Naan was good, lighter and less doughy or chewy than others. The staff is AWESOME! Especially enjoyed Mallik and the two cooks who stayed late for us tonight. Mallik even shared his butter naan with us so that we could compare it to the regular naan. These guys are awesome... Will be back next time in town :) read more

Very good and tasty. The service was ok. Nothing to write home about. The place was clean and the food looked and smelled delicious.

Just had food ..well literally threw it out.. Very bad foood.....quality has gone from good to bad to pathetic.. Chicken gravy and chicken pieces were served separately....??? are u kidding me ??? and they served pita bread instead of naan...pita in indian food?? Are u okay ???? Mango lassi is sour, lassi is supposed to be sweet not sour.....!!! food quality has literally degraded in the last 1 year...it was a good rest when it first opened in 2013...not anymore. And they serve curry on the rice.,......dude, you are not serving stray dogs~~ read more

I have come here a few times since I started working on the campus. It is always good and relatively quick. You can smell the lovely spices as you walk by which kinda draws you in. The samosas are really yummy, though a little pricey. I usually get the falafel wrap, which you can order normal or spicy (they add sriracha). They have a daily special too. All in all it is a great place for lunch while on campus. read more

If you are stating at the hospital this is one of the best places to go! The falafel wrap is perfect! Crunchy outside and soft inside! The service is awesome! One guy gave my daughter a free coke because he could see the expression of "help me" on my face! I really appreciated that! read more

This review concerns the much anticipated return of Enas and the incredible impact she has had on this business. Chai & Chai has always been an ok/good restaurant. However, some people may have noticed a gradual decline in the quality of food as well as the general dining experience over the past few years. I am happy to report that Chai & Chai has made a dramatic change for the better during this last month. The decor has been updated, the music selection has improved, and the overall ambiance has been refreshed. Most importantly, and most notably, THE FOOD HAS UNDERGONE DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT!! The chicken shawarma wrap is like no other that I've ever experienced, absolutely incredible!! I can hardly wait to revisit the rest of the menu now that Enas is back in the kitchen. I strongly encourage you to go visit her at Chai & Chai and try some of her amazingly delicious food as soon as possible!! Thank you Enas! read more

If you want something quick, ready to go, and Indian food, this is a good place to go. Just like restaurants in any college campus, the quality is not that outstanding but also not bad. They have your standard chicken tikka marsala, paneer and spinach, etc. I guess that's why I gave them 3 stars. They have about 7-8 tables and some outdoor seating. read more

I visited this place, because one of my friends insisted that we visit this restaurant, as he had heard good things about this place. (Generally, I am the one who insists my friends to try out new restaurants). I am really glad that I that I listened to my friend. I had the best biriyani in Denver, at this place! I don't think you would get a biriyani in any other restaurant in Denver! (I am really picky about biriyanis. Many restaurants in Denver serve you pulao and call it biriyani) Thank you "Chai & Chai"! I will be back for more biriyanis! :) read more