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    Chai Ki

    3.8 (58 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Luckcy L.

    Review based on lunch service, table for 2 no reservations. We sat down fairly quickly. Restaurant: Clean, sleek setup, communal high bar style tables. Food: Family style, small to medium plates. I'm normally not an Indian food person but all the plates we ordered were sooo good! *I didn't get a snap before we ate but just to give you an idea all we ordered were flavorful. I definitely recommend and hope to come back again.

    Chai Ki's attractive modern interior
    Ken C.

    Contemporary semi-fusion Indian style, but give me a good ole curry house any day. While the flavors are good overall - though lacking in heat (the spicy kind) - the servings are remarkably skimpy. Their main entrees (or as they laughingly call them, "sharing plates") are really just glorified appetizers - or like a tasting menu (not!) - rather than a main, and swimming in sauce. For example, the butter chicken was very tasty, but it comprised of only 5 small pieces of chicken - basically, about half a chicken breast or maybe one thigh. C'mon, you gotta be a little more generous to your customers than that - or you soon won't have any! Similarly, their lamb shoulder (Dum Ka Gosht) came with an impressively large bone, but consisted of an unimpressive amount of meat (again, about 5 small cubes and lots of sauce). Honestly, their entrees are not enough for a person and we had to order a second round of entrees in order to satisfy our appetites. Their sides of naan or perotta are also stingy - just a single piece of flatbread, scarcely enough for one person to sop up the (copious) sauce on your plate. Bottom line: Good flavor, nice views, but poor value.

    Dahi puri
    Liezl D.

    We visited the toddy shop - the other side of the restaurant with their bar and where they serve their small bites between lunch and dinner. Unfortunately we weren't there during happy hour so the drinks were on the higher end. I tried their lychee rose Bellini which was yummy. Waiters were attentive and the restaurant wasn't packed (being that it was midday on a weekday and it was raining outside). I came here for the food. The food is phenomenal. We got the Dahi puri and the Hakka chili paneer. The Dahi puri was unlike anything I've ever had before - puffed semolina stuffed with a refreshing potato/chickpea salad. The dinner menu is very different. Next time I visit Ill get their coconut prawn dish.

    Coconut prawns
    Roxana Q.

    Umm this place is amazing! The butter chicken, the garlic naan, all of it! Great vibe in here and a fun place for drinks after work. Cannot wait to go back on my next trip to London!

    Soomin R.

    Went for dinner after work, and we had a great meal. We ordered starters of prawn and chicken, and mains of butter chicken and garlic naan. At first, I didn't think it would be enough, but it turned out to be just the right portion. Served in sharing style, the dishes had a creative twist to the traditional Indian dishes. Modernised but still Indian, everything was flavourful and fresh. Service was good overall. Our dishes were served promptly, and the staff members were generally helpful. Ambience was relatively modern and sophisticated. Definitely not your average Indian restaurant and appropriate for meals of any occasion, including corporate lunches or dinners.

    Chaat
    Merijn H.

    Chai Ki has just openend in the new Crossrail Place building near Canary Wharf (so make sure you head this way, behind Canada Square) and we love it! I have had loads of puri and chaat (see my pictures if you don't know this) when in South India and this was the (first and) best puri and chaat since then. We then had a very spicy (very nice) chicken dish with a lot of vegetables and chicken tikka naan. Washing it away with a Bethnal Pale Ale was great. Although just open and not too busy on a Monday evening there was a good atmosphere, kind staff, a bit loud but good music (even some Goa trance I guess) and a great interior. When really open they should have three separate concepts and parts of the restaurant: a fastbar (for breakfast takeway), a toddy shop (kind of chaat place, more snacks and starters) and the dining room (for lunch and dinner, bit more quiet dining probably). The bill was very acceptable (actually lower than expected). Definitely want to return here!

    Crossrail place
    Wendy L.

    Recently there has been an uprise of more fancy Indian restaurants, breaking away from the association of it being a cheap date option and therefore introducing modern and beautiful venues. Chai Ki is one of them. It's a nice looking restaurant with its high ceiling and spacious dining area although very generic looking with nothing associating with the cuisine. If you were to blindly walk in you would have never guessed what cuisine they were serving. It is still very quiet being in the new Crossrail Place that is not really in use yet so not many people have a reason to just venture in. But what differs Chai Ki from the other Indian restaurant is that they serve more exotic and unusual dishes that you might not find at your local curry house. But with all these added luxuries there is always a price to pay. So was it worth it? Bhel Puri. A fantastic colourful dish with a lovely mix of texture. It had bursting juicy pomegranates, crispy rice and softer textures of potato and onions all coated in lovely mild spices. Quite moreish if you're one to enjoy a bite. Shakarkandi Chaat It looked amazing but sadly they was very disappointing. The sweet potatoes were undercooked meaning the sweetness was very much masked. Of course this affected its texture, missing out on the soft melting sweet consistency that I love. It was bland and under seasoned too and the yogurt did not do it any justice. Dahi Puri This was like a piece of creative art in my mouth. I very much enjoyed the delicate semolina shells slowly collapsing into my mouth releasing a lovely creamy sensation of sweet yogurt with a slight citrusy zing from the tamarind. Delicious! Haggis keema naan Impressive creativity to celebrate burns night. Naan stuffed with lovely spiced lamb keema, beef and lamb haggis. The bread was doughy and fragrant with many complex flavours packed in there. The raita helped add some creaminess and cool down the heat. The turnip pickle didn't pair well with the naan but was lovely on its own to snack on. Duck porridge This duck dish isn't for everyone due to its thick gloopy rough texture resembling just like it says, porridge but more grainy and savoury, a bit like houmous. It was very filling being quite dense but being a person who loves houmous, I very much enjoyed it, scooping it up with the brioche or even to eat it on its own with a spoon. The ingredients and flavours were very interesting, although the flavours weren't strong, you do get the taste of the unusual mix of rose water, cracked wheat cardamom and spices. Konkan chicken This was a very mild and creamy dish. Probably a dish for those who can't handle their spice as it's quite a sweet curry. It lacked depth and spices. The flavour was just too simple and a dish I could find nearly in any local curry house. It was a nice dish to have overall, but not outstanding or memorable. Burnt ginger rice On the side of all the mains we ordered the burnt ginger rice. Now this was lovely. The rice was moist and al dente. It was almost like I could taste the spices wrapped round each grain. The spices were light but just enough to give that extra kick of flavour when you enjoyed it with your curries and other mains. Dhal fry This came generously and thick in texture. Lovely notes of mild spices and the lentils cooked till soft and almost creamy. I could have eaten this alone with rice. Masala fries The most addictive fries you're ever going to find. The fries were so crisp and light they were almost hollow. The seasoning was light but flavourful allowing you to keep picking on them until they're all gone. They were not greasy or sickly. We even spotted a couple with a bowl each. We did very much enjoyed our experience at Chai Ki. Service was a hit and miss depending on who is serving you. We had one waiter who kept rushing us and taking the menu off us before we had even finishing ordering. The other waiter was more patient and friendly, assisting us with a smile. But there's something important missing at Chai Ki, a lack of charm and character. It's like they half heartedly open this restaurant, serving some authentic and creative dishes but catering for the Western tastebuds with sweeter and milder flavours and not allowing us to enjoy the full experience of Indian cuisine. With more successful branches doing the similar thing but better, like Dishroom that is also more wallet friendly, I rather go there.

    Yummy Jubbly Y.

    The highlight of the night was definitely the Dakshini Korma (without rice). A creamy vegetarian curry, consisting of sweet potato, red and green peppers, courgette (although the menu said aubergine), mange tout, baby corn and crispy kale. All the different textures and flavours of the vegetables worked really well with the curry. The fragrance of the coconut together with the mild spices were really nice. The rest of food was good, but not quite enough to blow us away. It was also a little pricey for the food we had.

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    Neelakantan N.

    We went out looking for a Sunday breakfast in the Canary Wharf area which is close to home. The obvious choice is to try the Breakfast Club. We thought we'd chance the queues and give it a go considering we were fairly early - 1030-ish. But we were out of luck and the place was packed (as always) and we would have to wait for 20-30 mins for food. We were famished so we decided to roam. Just next door we found 'Chai Ki' and the menu sounded really interesting at first glance. It is an Indian take on Classic British dishes. The best of course being the Full Nashta which is, of course, the Full English Breakfast. The bacon stays as it is - but thats all that remains the same. There is bun instead of toast, egg burji instead of scrambled, masala beans instead of beans and a spicy sausage instead of the regular one. Of all the stuff, its the bun that wins as its toasted to perfection. Reminded me of the paos back in India. For 11 quid thats the equivalent of a proper Hinglish Breakfast ;) The masala tea was a bit too masala-ed. The ambience was good though I didn't take a long look around. They do drinks as well with a 'Kallu Shap' sing behind the bar. Will definitely be back again.

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    Tasty Indian fusion food. Good decor and nice vibe. Not a lot of veggie choices. But food quality overall is pretty good.

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    Review Highlights - Chai Ki

    The Dahi puri was unlike anything I've ever had before - puffed semolina stuffed with a refreshing potato/chickpea salad.

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    4.1(37 reviews)
    0.0 miCanary Wharf, Isle of Dogs
    £££

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    We ordered via Deliveroo, but were a bit tickled by the packaging - the tiny soy sauce bottles…read morereally did it for us We ordered a few rolls, karaage, toro katsu sticks, tuna tartar, and the Hell's Kitchen. I'd highly recommend this to anyone and please be sure this business survives because it is magic in the forest.

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    3.1(15 reviews)
    9.8 miRomford
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    COSMO is all about incredible food. Yes the restaurant is stunning, yes it's been created by some…read moreof the best designers and architects in the country. And yes, it will leave you open mouthed in awe; in its scale; in its custom made features and its grandeur- but it's the food that will really impress. The chefs at COSMO work tirelessly to source the finest and freshest ingredients, so every dish prepared tastes delicious. Those ingredients are expertly combined according to recipes from all over the world, using traditional cooking techniques that give you a taste of each country of origin. Well thats a transcript from their website, do i agree with what they say? The answer is a big yes, eating japanese food alongside chinese, italian etc makes one's tast buds go into overdrive. Its an oasis hidden away in a jungle of retail outlets.

    HEY ASIAN FOOD LOVERS. I have a few things to say about COSMO. Firstly the price, its a sky high…read moreprice of £17.99. I don't know about you but I think that is very unreasonable. I am a white women with kids in Britain , I am a tax payer and have a full time working job and I still cant BELIVE the price its ridiculous !! My kids only liked pizza and it was shit quality. The duck, woahh, its DRYYY how do you digest that shit . its stringy and gets stuck in your teeth for days! concluding, I highly recommend you to SWERVE this place.... IM WARNING U DONT DO IT YOU DARE

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    3.0(7 reviews)
    0.2 miCanary Wharf, Poplar, Isle of Dogs
    ££

    Not a fan! The staff was pretty rude, the first thing they…read moredid was point out that it's cash only and £10/person minimum spend in a very short and rude tone. Since we were hungry and only had about an hour before our film started, we sat down anyway. Ordering food was easy enough and it didn't take too long to arrive. I had ordered a main that was advertised to come with rice or chips. I decided on rice as I don't particularly like chips. But when my food arrived the server pointed out that it came with couscous and he'll bring me chips instead of the rice I ordered. I pointed out that I wanted the rice, which is why I ordered it but he kept insisting he'll bring me chips. It was absolutely ridiculous. If I wanted chips, I'd have bloody well ordered them! The food was decent, I've had better but the price was reasonable enough. Probably wouldn't return though as service is really bad.

    When my friend told me that this place was a BYO and minimum spend was 20 pounds a person, I did…read morenot expect something this classy. It's right by the waterfront by West India Quay station and has a great outdoors area, perfect for sitting outside but under a covering on a nice summer's evening. I've heard that it's crazy busy on Thursday and Friday nights, but on a Saturday, we didn't even have to book for a party of 4, and were seated right away around 7:30 pm. The shisha is about 15 pounds for 2 people, and you have to have 1 for every 2 people. They also have these ice extensions that I'd never seen before, for an extra 2 pounds. They didn't add much to the experience, but were cool for the novelty. As for the food, they have a great selection of Lebanese/Indian food. First we got the vegetarian mixed meze, which says that it serves 2, but is more than enough for 3 or 4 people. It's ok, but nothing stellar. But my friend could not stop raving about Farruj Meshwi, which is a grilled baby chicken that comes with the most amazing garlic sauce. I was definitely impressed. As our other main to share between 3 people, we got the mixed biryani, but I was disappointed, as it was more like rice with some sauce stirred into it instead of the oily fried rice type of biryani that I grew to love when I was in India. So you're probably better off sticking to the Lebanese stuff. Overall, food was decent, but that's not what you're coming for. It's a killer venue with a great BYO policy and it just so happens to be cheap too. It was honestly hard to spend 20 pounds per head... maybe if you order 1 main per person, but there was just so much food as well! I wish London had more BYOs like this... in any case, definitely worth the trek out to Canary Wharf, and a neighborhood gem for those who work or live there!

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    I'm staying at the Hilton London Canary Wharf and this place is literally less than a block away…read more The food was fantastic, and the service was even better. The manager was very friendly, but my water, John, made my experience top notch! He was personable and had great recommendations for food. I ate so much I cannot walk! Here is the rundown: Starters - Papadum with various tasty chutneys - Onion Baji - King Prawn Puri (ordered Spicy) DInner Garlic Chili Chicken (ordered extra spicy) Garlic Chili Cheese Naan Rice 2 Cups of fresh coffee and some Pellegrino AWESOME.

    Staying in the Hilton round the corner, it was raining heavily so I ran round to this place...to…read morefind colleagues of my partner already there, so I joined them They seemed happy with their meal...I ordered my favourite: chicken jalfrezi, aloo gobi, plain paratha and a large rouge The setting is nice and even with a reasonable number off people it wasn't noisy and we could actually hear our conversation. The menu covers everything you would expect pretty well too and, given all the city folk around, not expensive The service was very good, friendly and efficient As for the food - it was acceptable, not the best I've ever had by any means but nothing untoward; a straightforward meal, tasty, spicy but not overbearingly hot and certainly plentiful...if in Canary Wharf again I would return

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    The Pink Sign is Bengal Quay, a short step from the Hilton London Canary Wharf

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