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    Chai Fresh

    3.9 (11 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    | Overview + Impressive menu of drinks & snacks + Mango Falooda was creamy-rich + Chili garlic chicken was spicy good - Amount of chicken was too small for $14 - Floor of cafe was dirty - We did not feel welcomed when we entered. | Full Review Chai Fresh (formerly Bapu Fresh?) is an innovative milk tea cafe that I'd describe as an Indian version of Quickly, with an impressive menu offering a unique selection of milk teas, specialty drinks, sharbaths, mojitos, various Indian snacks, and tasty appetizers. When we entered Chai Fresh for the first time, there was one employee in front who saw us come in, but he didn't seem to acknowledge our presence. I asked him what Mango Falooda Drink ($8+) was; I didn't quite understand what he said but I ordered that anyway because I wanted to try something I would not find in a typical milk tea cafe. I also ordered 1 Chili Garlic Chicken ($14), and the server warned me that it's spicy. I told him that's fine since I enjoy spicy food. Order came up to be $23+. My girl didn't get any because she already got her iced coffee from SharedTea. Order took about 10 min. to arrive, which seemed reasonable. The cafe looks small but pretty chill and casual enough for a casual snack & tea. There were board games for customers to play but no one was using them. There's upbeat Indian music playing. The floors clearly needed mopping. Here are my thoughts on my 2 orders from Chai Fresh: * Mango Falooda - I've never tasted this kind of special drink before. It's similar and as deliciously rich as mango lassi but in a different level, with more ingredients like silky vermicelli noodles, basil seeds, a scoop of ice cream, mango pulp & creamy milk. This was such a luscious dessert, and I'm not sure what to think about the vermicelli in this drink, but it's not bad. It tasted healthy and fresh. * Chili Garlic Chicken - I asked for it to be served on a take out box because I knew that I didn't intend to finish all of it while dining in here. I have mixed feelings about this food, which is under Chai Fresh's "Appetizers & Meals" category. It was served in a small, round take out container, with just chicken pieces, garlic, chili, bits of bell peppers, and spices that make it well...spicy. The chicken pieces were expertly marinated, and it's truly a satisfying fusion of heat and zest. The little amount of chicken disappointed me. I expected more after seeing the photo in the menu. It would be fine if there's a side of basmati rice, naan, or samosa that came with it, but there was none. Would I order this again? Most likely but not as often as I'd like. My girl tasted the chicken, but she said it was too spicy for her, but I enjoyed it in the cafe and at home, where I devoured it all. She also thought the Mango Falooda was weird because of the vermicelli but she seemed to enjoy its creaminess. Honestly, I felt conflicted when I asked myself if we'd return to Chai Fresh. I wanted to love this place because it's an innovative milktea cafe that offers tasty snacks and unique drinks you won't find in most other milk tea places, and that's probably because of its strong Indian influences. There's a lot of other snacks I want to try from Chai Fresh, such as Onion Samosas, Paneer Momos & Paneer Chili Momos. They also have cauliflower bites for vegetarians. Who cares about their grilled cheese sandwiches or noodles though? I guess some kids would enjoy the former. Ultimately, the decision to return would come down to whether or not I'd be willing to spend $20 or more for a special drink and small plate of chicken again. That $20+ price range can buy 2 lamb & chicken over rice from the Tasty Halal Eats food truck nearby, and that choice would probably be more satisfying to me than a small serving of Chili Garlic Chicken. | Overall Score: 3.3/5

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    While it was delicious, pretty sure the dosa I ate here gave me food poisoning. I would not recommend.

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    Good quality food...and good place for evening snack or munching with kids they will enjoy

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    (61 reviews)
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    Literally right across the street from our hotel. Reasonably priced and clean. Their main forte are…read morebowl, wraps and flatbreads. Staff was attentive but not exactly friendly. Wife got a pesto chicken flatbread and I opted for the Caribbean wrap. Wife really enjoyed her flatbread. The flavor was light and the flatbread was soft and the fillings were ample. My Caribbean wrap was 10/10. Rice, beans, pineapple salsa with Caribbean spiced chicken. Would definitely order again. Perfect amount of heat and the flavor was spot on. Came with one side your choice of whole fruit or chips. With. Drink, we got out of there for $22. Not bad for Raleigh area. 4 stars for two reasons: it wouldn't hurt to smile and welcome your guests and 2) my wrap wasn't cut through the bottom. I tried tearing it but fillings were going everywhere. It's just a pet peeve of mine. Got up and got a plastic fork and cut it completely. But the flavors here are worth the trip

    I wanted to post a positive review since I saw others were negative. My husband stopped in for a…read moresmoothie for me tonight. The staff were cleaning up and immediately stopped to help him. He told them I wasn't feeling well. My smoothie was delicious but most importantly, the staff member wrote a message to me to feel better soon! That was a very kind gesture and we both appreciate it! See photo below

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    Will & Well

    4.9
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    Will & Well is a great addition to Boxyard if you're looking for a fresh salad, grain bowl, or…read moresmoothie option. The setup is counter service, with a handful of premade salads and bowls on the menu, or you can build your own. The build-your-own option starts at $12.99 and includes your base, five toppings, one crunchy/dry topping, and dressing. Proteins are extra and range from about $4.25-$6.50, with options including tofu, shrimp, chicken, steak, and tuna. I opted for a build-your-own bowl with chicken, which came out to just under $20 before tip. At first, that felt a little pricey to me, but the portion size was absolutely massive. Honestly, it was large enough to easily make two meals, which made the value feel much better. The woman helping me was incredibly friendly and even let me sample three different dressings before deciding. I also appreciated that you can get your dressing on the side if you prefer. All 3 I tried were good, but all very different, and I'm glad I had a chance to try them! One thing to note is that it was fairly warm inside the business, which gave me a little pause considering it's a salad-focused concept. That said, everything tasted fresh and high quality. There were only two employees working during my visit on a Wednesday around 6:30, and with about 4-5 people ahead of me, it took around 20 minutes to place my order, get my bowl made, and check out. The staff was working hard, and being incredibly helpful, but if you're in a hurry, just plan accordingly. Overall, I'd definitely return. It's nice to have a quality salad option at Boxyard, the ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the service was helpful and kind. Just be prepared that there may be a bit of a wait and to spend around $20 if you're adding protein (but you can easily share or make two meals from it!!!) My picture doesn't do the size justice I promise!

    I was looking for something healthy to eat for dinner and found this place on yelp. Glad I did. It…read morewas so good! Fresh ingredients and delicious. Highly recommended

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