We had an amazing dinner at Chai Pani. The atmosphere was great and service was stellar. Our server Sage was incredible, gave great recommendations and overall made our evening special. The prawns were very good, and spicy, and the KFC chicken was also very good. We highly recommend Chai Pani and will be back! read more

Absolutely Outstanding! One of the best Indo-Chinese restaurants I've ever been to! From the moment we walked in, the positive vibe, beautiful ambiance, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere stood out. It's also pet-friendly, which is a huge plus! The staff was incredibly warm, attentive, and helpful. Reservations are recommended, but definitely not required. We were a party of 9 and were seated within about 20 minutes without a reservation. Now, let's talk about the food--WOW! Every dish was absolutely finger- and plate-licking good. The balance of spices and flavors was spot on. The star ingredient in each dish truly stood out, while the other spices and ingredients complemented it perfectly and elevated the entire dish. The chicken and shrimp dishes were phenomenal, and every vegetarian dish we tried was equally fantastic. Each bite made us want another one! Everything tasted freshly prepared, flavorful, and beautifully balanced, without that artificial aftertaste you sometimes get elsewhere. We were completely stuffed and had zero room for dessert... but somehow ended up ordering the Dubai Chocolate Mousse, Rose Falooda, and Gajar Halwa with Rasmalai. And OMG--what a decision! Every dessert was outstanding and the perfect way to finish an already incredible meal. Amazing food, fantastic ambiance, wonderful service, and a great overall experience. Highly, highly recommended! read more

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This place is so EPIC! It has a total Indian street food vibe done in a very chic way. Their chai is the absolute best and for $4, they offer unlimited refills! I love the touch of Parle G biscuits, reminds me of back home in India. Everything we tried was so delicious! Our favorite was SPDP, KFC sandwich, vadapav. Their gulab jamun is probably one of the best I have ever had. Our server was awesome, super efficient and friendly. read more

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Chai Pani is a super cute and trendy spot located not far from Decatur Square. We were able to get a table rather quickly on a Wednesday night which was nice. Menu is great for sharing! Two stars deducted due to the following: 1. Our waitress put a damper on our entire meal. She was rude and not attentive. We actually almost left initially due to her going to every other table but ours. A simple greeting would have been appreciated. Our bill was also wrong and we were charged for a dish we did not order. Luckily we checked before paying. But when we brought it to her attention she seemed annoyed. 2. Food freshness was questionable. I kid you not our food came out within two minutes of us ordering. We were unsure how fresh it was as it is impossible for it to have been prepared so quickly. Furthermore, we ordered an additional side dish later that took close to 15 minutes to be prepared. We felt like the second dish was hotter and more freshly made. Overall I think we'll stick to some other spots for future meals! read more

Chai Pani - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Food was great, service was amazing and the vibes were a 10/10! I wish I remembered my server's name, but he was an Asian gentleman and was very attentive and funny and a great salesman for convincing us to order dessert I think my friend and I sat here for over two hours chatting, and we never felt rushed at all (clearly) and even ended up ordering more food to go. My only feedback would be that the service felt just a tad bit slow for being a slower Monday and I would've expected the food to come out a little bit sooner but overall still great and I will definitely be trying it again! read more

Chai Pani - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I could kick myself for never having been here before! Where have I been?! It's true what they say, Decatur where it's greater! This is some of the best Indian food that I've had and I can't wait to go back. The decor and ambiance is beautiful. It's almost like you're stepping into someone's home or sitting out on the patio, enjoying some delicious food and drinks. The service was good and they tended to our needs on a frequent basis. We spent a lot of time talking and catching up so we were pretty low maintenance. We tried a BUNCH of different items, so I'll rank them in order of tastiness ("***can't stop thinking about trying it again" to "*solid dish") because I found everything delicious! ***Gulab Jamun- I know this is dessert but it was so good I wanted to slap somebody ***Samosa Chaat- you had me at potato. SO good, a must try dish ***Kale Pakora Chaat- nice texture, delicious, earthy flavor. I couldn't put this one down **Gobi 65- cauliflower roasted crispy with spices. Nice and light with a slight spice. **Chili Chicken- flavorful and tender chicken, some heat on this one, but I took this one to go because we were too full! *SDSP-really tasty but I wasn't really prepared for it to be cool/cold. Nice crunch though Basically what you should do is, go! Today! Parking: It was a bit of a pain but I found a spot directly across the street. They do have a parking lot but it seemed small. read more

Chai Pani - Chili chicken - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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This was my second time visiting Chai Pani in Atlanta. Last time I visited this place, they had a buffet for lunch, but now they have one only on weekends. The ambiance was great - well decorated with marigolds, which gave a festive Indian vibe. Service was quick and servers were sweet. They even cleared out dishes as soon as they were empty as we were a large group. Appetizers were amazing. We ordered matchstick bhindi- yum. Kale pakora chaat - yumm. And SPDP was the best. Super refreshing. Oh, and how could I forget vada pav - it was so good! For mains we ordered mushroom uttapam - that was yum, pav Bhabhi was ok. Our friends ordered thali and many other things and everyone liked it. Overall, a fun outing for us with great food. read more

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REALLY delicious! Highly recommend. The okra fries are sooo good and a must order! They're cut extremely thin and very crunchy. You get a huge pile of them but it still doesn't seem like enough because they're just that good! I also ordered the butter chicken and that was also delicious. Perfect flavor, not too tangy or salty, and very well cooked chicken. read more

Chai Pani - Okra Fries - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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I loved Bottiwalla so I already knew I would love this but I have to say it blew me away! We got there on a Friday around 6:30 and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table in the patio but there was tons of room inside. To drink, I got the Malabar and let me just say I didn't know I need tequila, Campari and Aperol in a drink until now because that was awesome. To eat, we got the kale pakora, the potato pav sandwich, the saag paneer, SPDP and some naan. Plenty of food for 3 people and we had extra but everything was amazing. The star was the kale pakora that was so delicious but the saag was so stunning. The waitress was also kind do a half order of the vada pav so we had 3 vs just 2 sliders! This was also super delicious and I can't wait to come back! read more

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This is a really nice place to have the chance to get a bite of different dishes at the same time. The buffet offers a good variety of dishes that works great for lunch. I've been here twice, with a group of 4 people and we always have a good experience. Food has been great every time, same as drinks (the chai here is delicious). During the lunch hours it gets very busy, however, the staff is always helpful and kind. I love the design and style that this place has, it's definitely a vibe. read more

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I'd been waiting to come to Chai Pani for a long time and wow it lived up to the hype!! I came here for dinner with a friend on a Thursday night. We came pretty early and I'm glad we did because there was such a long line when we left, even on a Thursday! There's a small lot to park in, but I also found residential parking across the street. Chai pani is pretty spacious and I loved all the decor, especially the retro signs and marigolds everywhere! It was just so cheerful. We decided to order family style. I got the Pani drink which was so delicious and really did taste just like Pani Puri! So minty and delicious. we decided to split the SPDP, saag paneer, and Gobi 65 as well as gulab jamun for dessert. Everything was so flavorful and delicious and just the perfect portion sizes! I had such a great time, I can't wait to come back on a weekend to try their fresh pani puri cart! read more

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I came here for lunch with my coworkers and I had not heard about so I was really excited to try it. It's an Indian buffet and I believe they now have locations in other cities. They offer chai tea and water as part of the buffet price. The food is really delicious. Authentic Indian cuisine and each dish or side is labeled as vegan, gluten free or clearly detailed with the kind of protein and spices. The place is festively decorated and they have an outside covered patio with seating to enjoy your meal in nice weather. The servers remove your dish as you finish to make room for you next round. I loved this place and will absolutely be back. read more

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Have visited Chai Pani twice now, once for dinner and once for the lunch buffet. Lunch buffet is a good deal, definitely love the self-serve tea! The food was alright, a bit heavy on the fried items though (would have preferred more dals and other dishes). Spice level was pretty low, definitely manageable for someone who isn't very good with spicy food. If you're looking for more flavorful food, though, I'd suggest trying a different place. Dinner was good and inventive, they have a nice mix of classics and modern takes on dishes. Service was great and store was clean! read more

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Always yum! Chai Pani's menu is a blast of flavors. If you want some Indian food (street food) this is the place. They have a location in Decatur and also in Asheville. Two amazing food scenes, with that being said Chai Pani being so popular shows a lot. My obsession from Chai Pani is their butter chicken and a side of Naan. If you haven't visited yet, you definitely should! read more

Chai Pani - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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drinks: 5/5 vibes: 5/5 food: 3/5 service 3/5 I came here with two of my friends for dinner. The okra (app) was so good - inspired me to make more veggies like this. The drinks were so fun and yummy. The curry sauces were good but protein itself was so overcooked and dry. It tasted like cut up chicken breast that was put in the curry. Our waitress was pretty swamped but seemed really impatient with us. Overall, would come back, but wouldn't order the same mains. read more

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Came for the lunch buffet right when it opened and had high hopes for this place! The service was friendly and the ambiance is very fun and festive and the food looked legit. However, I wasn't wow'ed by it. It might've just been that day, but the curries weren't all that flavorful or spiced, which is usually what I'm looking forward to with Indian food. The butter chicken is on the sweeter side, which was interesting, but the aloo tikka chaat was pretty good! The hot chai for that day was watery unfortunately. Maybe coming early in day is not the right move, so I'm willing to try it again! Lunch buffet prices (Oct 2025) for weekdays is $17 and for weekends is $21. There's some parking in the back, so when it's not busy it's okay. read more

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This place is very cute and the food (and drinks!) were excellent and fresh. It took a while to come out because they were busy, but mostly I was disheartened at the small portions. The entrees are definitely not shareable. Our server was nice but clearly frazzled either by a long shift or mishap in the kitchen. I do want to go back but maybe not on a Friday night. read more

Wowwww I have been eager to try this place and boy was it worth the wait! We ordered here for pick up. I had the butter chicken, samosa chaat and Lime Ricky. The butter chicken had more of a kick to it in comparison to normal but I didn't mind that. The sauces that came with the samosa chaat were incredible. The lime Ricky was a very refreshing and fresh drink! I was not a fan of the cabbage nor the naan. I had high expectations for the naan and it honestly left me disappointed. Our friend had the shrimp dish which had his nose running because of the spice, however he loved it! Our friends that picked up the food said the establishment was nice and clean. I cannot wait to visit again and dine in! See you soon Chai Pani! read more

Chai Pani - Samosa Chaat Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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This is hands down my favorite Indian restaurant next to Tabla! I could eat here daily. I've gone 3 times now and the answer will always be yes! There's happiness the moment you walk in from the decor to the service. Kid friendly because they have the best cheese parathas ever! I would order them for myself and often take a bite from my kids plate! We've both craved them and ordered to-go before! My first experience was the Vada Pav: Spicy potato dumplings fried in curried chickpea batter topped with green & tamarind chutneys. Served on two toasted buns. (vegetarian) It was so spicy and soooo good! Pretty much everything we ordered was super spicy so if you don't like spicy, ask them to make it mild. Now this is by far my favorite and makes me want it right now! Sloppy Jai (Kheema Pav) which is Parsi style spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger, vinegar, and spices. Served with griddled pav. Just go! Just run and go asap! You won't regret it! It's an experience on the weekends so go with family or friends! You're welcome! read more

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I was already kinda impressed looking at the outdoor decor and the kind if vibe they had set up. The service was prettt good. The server was very helpful and suggested popular dishes and side note- they were actually SO yummy. The HIGHLIGHT of the restaurant was the live panipuri counter. It tasted just like a street side thela in Mumbai and i will definitely be going vack just for this. read more

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A very glossy flashy Indian restaurant with an amazing vibe and ambience and to some extent with a decent food menu section but an extremely delicious and tasty food at your disposal. THE FOOD: The menu offers a good amount of Vegetarian items to choose from, but most of the items are pretty standard and usual that exists in most of the Indian restaurants. But every food we ordered was just top notch. The taste, the flavor, the smell and everything was just top notch. We ordered Samosa Chat, Disco Bhel, Kids Cheese Uthappam, Vada Pav and Gulab Jamun. The Samosa Chat and Disco Bhel were amazing to start off with. The VadaPav was great but the Gulab Jamun was something else. The best and the winner. Probably the next best to the one we get at Yellow Chilli. It just melted and tasted amazing! SERVICE & AMBIENCE: The ambience is just wow! Extremely well lit and the vibe was so good. The atmosphere was just perfect for a nice summer evening. The service was quick and fast and Sam (our waiter) was so friendly. But the restaurant sounds noisy all the time. It's like everyone talking at the same time and you barely can hear the waiter or someone speaking. But that's ok, and understandable since it's not a Fine Dining restaurant. BOTTOMLINE: A restaurant that serves good amount of food for the price alongside a very different and high energy surrounding with a flashy colorful environment. Would visit again probably during summers and probably not on a weekend to avoid the crowds and wait times. But an excellent dining experience on the whole. MY PICKS FOR YOU: Disco Bhel, Gulab Jamun, Vada Pav, Sweet Lassi read more

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This place is always popular on the weekend so be aware that they have parking but it fills up and you will have to wait for a table. The inside is spacious and beautifully decorated and the staff is always nice. This is a place to go with friends and try several of the menu items together from the pakora to the sliders! read more

Chai Pani - Gobi 65 - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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I had a team lunch here, and we all did the lunch buffet. I wasn't sure what that would entail, but I was assured by my friends that it's different from American buffets. It is. It's nice for people who are new to Indian cuisine or want a variety of options, and it's really quick. It's great for lunch, and I can see why. When we visited, the restaurant was mostly full. Not quite bustling, thankfully, but they definitely can pull a crowd. For those who would need to drive here, parking is limited. Chai Pani shares parking space with two(?) other businesses, and there are signs that only people visiting those businesses can park or risk being towed. read more

Chai Pani - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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My daughter and I had the lunch buffet and everything we tried was sooooooo good. We had Kale Poora (fried Kale fritters) - I'm not really a fan of Kale but this was amazing, saag paneer (spinach & Indian cheese), Kheema (lamb hash), uttapam (a savory pancake). The buffet was constantly refreshed, we never had to wait for anything. The restaurant was very busy, speaking to how popular and good it is, but it didn't feel cramped and the decorations were engaging without being too much. read more

I loved this place! They had authentic Indian food, great vibes and quick service. The restaurant gave a charming Indian street diner. Great place to bring the family! read more

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Very vibrant Indian restaurant with some unique street food options. Pani puri cart is just nostalgic for me. Good food except roti, roti was dry and hard and just not what will be considered edible by Indian standard. Must visit for their amazing food. Just don't order roti or chapati, go with naan. read more

My biggest gripe is that the advertisement of family style portions is a lie. Each portion was individual at best but very delicious. The food was priced as if it was a family portion which is misleading. The food was not traditional and took a while to come out. The drinks were fantastic and the food was good but I just wish there was more for what you pay for. The venue was big with plenty of seating and fun decor and even though when we went it was busy, they found us a table quickly read more

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I've heard good things about Chai Pani and so glad to finally try it! I've tried Botiwalla at Ponce City Market and liked it so I had a feeling I would also like Chai Pani. I came on a Tuesday night and got seated quickly, no wait! They have free parking at the lot but lot was nearly full when I got there. I believe there is nearby free parking after 6pm at a nearby carpet store. There is a lot of dining area and I love the decoration. I felt very immersed ! We got a mix of food, including sev potato dahi puri, Kale Pakora Chaat, naan, Chilli chicken, cheese uttapam, and daal. Everything was delicious and flavorful ! My favorite was the kale pakora chaat. There was plenty of food for 3 people and was very reasonably priced. Service is good and food didn't take too long to come out. I can see why it was named an outstanding restaurant by the James Beard Foundation ! They also do a buffet lunch option that I've heard good things about as well but I haven't been to it. read more

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One of my favorite places that I wish I visited more is Chai Pani. This place delivers on flaaaavor! They were super busy on Friday night for dinner and added us on the walk up list and were told the wait would be 30-40 mins. They have a Pani puri cart on Fri-Sun for hungry diners waiting to be seated. I ended up ordering - $5 for 5 pieces and was it worth every bite. My husband also ordered from the bar while we were waiting for our table. 15 mins later, I got a text that our table is ready. We were seated and our server dropped off water. We were not yet ready to order when she came, so we asked if we could have more time. It took her awhile to come back but our food did come out pretty quick after ordering. We ordered the daal of the day (yellow lentils with chili oil), kale pakora, amritsari macchi and naan. I also ordered chai tea (free refills y'all!) and my husband another cocktail. The kale pakora was our favorite! It was crispy and so flavorful. The daal was okay and found it too watery. The amritsari macchi was fried to perfection with the best yogurt sauce and I've been craving fried fish so this satisfied my craving. I made the mistake and ordered regular naan, which was tasty but should have ordered garlic naan for added flavor. Service was decent. Our server checked in on us a few times. I had to ask another server for a chai refill. However, the lady making pani puri did make this evening special for me since she gave me a free pani puri - got 6 instead of 5! There is free parking behind and alongside the restaurant and we got very lucky. Street parking is also available but I believe they're paid. read more

Chai Pani - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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One of my favorite restaurants to eat at. I regularly make the hour long journey down to Atlanta just to eat here. Got introduced to Chai Pani nearly 10 years ago and I haven't stopped coming down here and introducing it to as many people as I can. Great food and great atmosphere. read more

Came here for dinner on Friday. We got there around 5:30 and got a table on the patio. It filled up quickly though! We got the butter chicken and saag paneer. Both were amazing! We ordered 2 naan, but that was more than enough. We had plenty of leftovers. Love this place! read more

Chai Pani - Butter chicken, saag paneer and Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

My friends brought me here for dinner while I was visiting. We went on a Saturday night around 6 or 6:30. They had a bit of a wait for our party of 5 but they take your number and you can check your time on the waitlist with the link they send. While we waited we took the kids to the toy park nearby which is where we parked. There is a small parking lot at the restaurant but it is pretty tight. They had a pani puri cart at the front. I didn't try it but it looked fun. Could be a pre dinner snack while waiting for your table. The line for it was pretty long. They also had a section with merch (spices, postcards) that was fun to explore. Had a good experience. They were able to help us add to last minute guests and were helpful to answer my friend's question about peanut allergy. The food was delicious. My favorite was the Gobi 65 and samosa chart. Both had a nice kick to them. We also got the disco behl, saag paneer, and towa chicken all were really good as well and would repeat. They also had fun drinks....I tried the raspberry lime Rickey and the kids enjoyed their mango lassi. read more

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They're clearly a popular spot, we arrived at 5:30 pm, just 30 minutes after opening, and the place was already full! The atmosphere is such a vibe, from the trendy downtown Decatur setting to the excellent food and attentive service. We truly enjoyed everything and I'll definitely be returning. read more

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I've been won over, and Chai Pani is now in my regular restaurant rotation! The food is comforting and so good on a cold winter night! The cauliflower was better than expected. I can confidently say it's the best cauliflower I've had! Everything we have had over the 2 trips in the past month has been delicious, and we always had enough for leftovers. I also really like the orange rosemary spritz! It's a great NA beverage. read more

Food is always good with nice people working here. Would recommend for both lunch and dinner. Yum!!

Okay so I've debated leaving this review since it's such a well loved restaurant but I have to warn people. It's just not that good. It's white people Indian food. The flavor is mild, it's over priced, kind of watery, and the naan feels old. It's totally overrated and I do not understand the hype. read more

Came here for lunch buffet after a year and guess what, it's the exact same menu every time. I was bummed. Same butter chicken, same keema, same bhel and aloo tikki, same kale pakoras, same utthapam, same dal and same palak paneer. I read some reviews it looks like a daily menu with minor changes. Anyway, my husband is vegan and could not eat anything but dal, rice and the apps. Bhel was not as good, aloo tikki was decent(wish they had chhole), all the other food that I tasted was okay. Gulab jamun was cloyingly sweet. The best part was all the pickles and chutneys and sweet yogurt. In my opinion, come here for a la cart for dinner or come once in a few months for buffet. Oh yeah, they use all steel and reusable cutlery which is amazing. read more

We went back to Chai Pani on a Saturday lunchtime when they were offering the unlimited lunch buffet. It was good value; with taxes and tips, around $50 for 2 people. We were given a number to take to the table which had a QR code to order drinks from the table if needed. The buffet itself was well stocked and varied; they had a dhal of the day which was vegetarian, and a channa (chickpea) option. Butter chicken and fried catfish were the main proteins, with saag paneer (spinach & cheese) and some tasty kale bhaji (fritters), poppadoms and naan which were all awesome. At the end of the buffet was a table where a chef was plating individual portions of aloo tikki chatt, a fried potato topped with chutneys and garnishes. The plates were pretty large, silver metal and round with a lip to keep sauces in place - just take a clean one each time you go back for more! The tables weren't cleared off very frequently so we ended up leaving with a little stack of used plates. The bathrooms needed a little tidying but otherwise everything was really good, and we'll definitely return for more of the amazing food. read more

Chai Pani - Kale Pakora Chaat Daal of the Day Butter Chicken Saag Paneer Tamarind Chutney Basmati Rice Naan - Indian Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Probably the most authentic indian food in the city ive ever had so far! The energy when you walk in is memorable. The flavors you smell are satisfying and the taste matches perfectly. We received great service and will certainly be back. read more

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Enjoyed dinner here so much!! Our favorite overall dish was probably the samosa. That was gone so fast. The naan was warm and fresh and really everything was so good! Service was fast and very kind. There is even an interactive portion where if you order the Pani puri, you get token coins to give to the front and they make it in front of you. We had a large group so just some of us went and brought back to the table but you are welcome to eat it right after it's made on the spot. If I had more time in Atlanta, would definitely be a place I want to come back to!! read more