I went here for dessert & of course chai as the place looked really pretty with desi/middle eastern vibe. The décor is super vibrant & insta worthy although it felt a little dusty ‍ prolly from all the carpets, cushions and heavily upholstered furniture. Also the place was super hot! Not sure if they had some issues with their ac that day as I noticed the fans were on. I tried the Irani chai, which I really liked for it being lighter and less creamy than other places. Then also tried the Kashmiri chai, just for the color of it all! So Kashmiri chai is literally pink and comes without sugar. Only thing is it comes in a cup without a handle and it's hotttt so be careful! Dessert options were limited! I was expecting more like Indian tea time snacks like jalebi and what not. read more

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If I could give 0 stars, I would. We walked in, found a seat, and waited over 10 minutes without anyone greeting us. We eventually rang the bell ourselves. When the waitress finally came over, she just stood by the register and asked, "Did you ring the bell?" still no greeting. We asked a few questions about the difference between dahi puri and pani puri, since we don't typically eat North Indian food. The manager/owner came over to answer, but seemed annoyed that we'd asked. We ordered two appetizers, an entree, and a chai. Everything came out late. When the entree (beef nihari) finally arrived, the plate was cold. I tried the gravy with the naan room temperature at best. For $16.99 (?), the dish had one piece of beef and a large bone with what I assumed was marrow. When I tried to spoon it out, it looked frozen or congealed, and touching it confirmed it was cold. We rang the bell again, since the entire staff was in the kitchen and no one was watching the guest area. When the owner came over, I asked if the dish was supposed to be served cold. She got defensive and immediately said it had been "boiled." I told her we wouldn't be eating it and asked if she'd like to touch the marrow and gravy herself to see. Her response was, "What am I supposed to do?" She took the plate away, said she'd warm it up, and bring it back. I said no we weren't going to eat it at that point. She offered to credit the card but kept implying we'd been unhappy from the start. For asking the difference between, dahi puri and pani puri. She expects us to not be unhappy after all, the entree came late, the food was cold, chai was cold and the attitude the entire time was unpleasant. We declined the credit offer, when we heard her talk about us out loud in the kitchen, we decided to walk out without any credit and still paid the service fee and the total cost of our nasty food. On top of all that: you have to order at the cashier yourself, they still charge a service fee for a party of three, and then the tablet prompts you for a tip. Haha....THIS PLACE IS A JOKE! They spend their effort on decorations and forgot providing customer service and food quality. HORRIBLE PLACE, DO NOT GO AND WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE! Not returning. read more

Ambiance is good but good is not as excellent. Chai did not taste as good and Paratha was too oily. read more

Cozy little place for some Indian/middle eastern street food and teas. Wish the furnitures didn't look so dated though. But the teas were tasty. I had the Iranian antioxidant tea, it was pretty good. My friends had kadak hai, they seemed to love it. We had onion pakoras, falafel, chat, and pani puri with our tea and they all were good. A nice place to hang out with friends. They have other variety of entrees, will try another time. read more

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Cute furniture places upon walking in, decor was a little busy but definitely aesthetic and vibes especially for the ambiance. We asked for kashmiri chai iced and when it came out it was piping hot which was disappointing because we decided to come here after watching their instagram reel about the iced version. When we asked the server if it had come iced he stated no this is the only way it comes. So I decided to ask another person working (maybe the server was new) and he said yes it is available iced but he visibly seemed upset. He took back the hot tea and replaced it with an up charge. read more

Ambience is good but didn't like the food at all. Have tried different chai but haven't liked any

Normal tea place, nothing great but the sitting and environment are nice. Food is not good.

Finally a chai spot that's not a hole in the wall with amazing food too! A wonderful alternative to traditional coffee shops, it's quaint and has eclectic decor all around. You walk in, order, and are guided to seating. The menus got a great selection of paratha items, including one of the best tasting Malai Chicken Boti Roll I've had. They also had an excellent Tawa Chicken that left me licking my fingers! They also have a few chai variations as well but if you're not so adventurous you can stick to the traditional Kayak! Overall a really great experience! I highly recommend it and will be coming back for more! read more

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I've been here twice now and the food and tea has been fantastic. They have created a nice ambiance and judging by the amount of people here the place is definitely off to a good start. The only downer was they were out of some items by 8pm on a saturday so hopefully once they get their rhythm things like that won't happen. They could also use some better signage as to the MO. Basically walk in order first then they assign you a table/ seating area. They have a variety of seating options from couches to high tables and lounge style coffee tables and it's a fun, vibrant ambiance. Mucho recommend! read more

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Had the pleasure of trying out this place today for an early dinner with my niece (a very picky eater) and I'm so glad I was able to stop by! The food and service are 10/10 and the ambiance is even higher! It's one of the cutest Pakistani restaurants I've ever been to outside of Pakistan, and it totally makes sense that the owner is a female the moment you walk in. She has put in amazing attention to detail into the quality of the food as well as the interior. I ordered the seekh kabab which is not your traditional seekh kabab, but much more juicy and comes cooked in a tomato sauce or "curry" that complimented the meat well. My niece ordered the kids chicken nuggets which she very much enjoyed and the highlight of both of our meals was the amazing mango lassi. I can see myself coming back for the mango lassi alone! I placed a to-go order for my sister and took a bite from her behari beef roll and wanted to kick myself for not ordering one of my own. We both thoroughly enjoyed it as well. So refreshing coming across such a great representation of Pakistani food, I hope to return and try out the variety of chai's that they have to offer. read more

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I have been to many Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani, restaurants, and this by far is the best one in DFW. I love the food, the hospitality, the ambience, and especially the music! read more

We went here recently for late breakfast/brunch and our overall experience was not good! Restaurant was clean and cozy and had different seating options. Atmosphere was busy with all kind of decorations which might be too overwhelming for some. There were plenty of free parking outside. We ordered Malai paratha that was not on their regular menu and were told that it was "special", plain paratha, Irani chai with milk, and Kashmiri chai. Their "specials" were listed separately on the chalk board behind the front counter, but Malai paratha was not on it for whatever reasons. First, I think "special" menu should be in front of the customers so that they can clearly see instead of behind the front counter. Good thing I asked for the special of the day and only then I was told about the Malai paratha. Why was it not listed on the chalk board? How come the server never bothered to mention all the specials? How would the customer know about all these non-menu items if chalk board is hidden and the server will not tell either? Malai paratha came with house made yogurt, little honey, and house made, decent, size paratha. Irani chai with milk came in a regular cup and had sugar already mixed in it! When ordering our tea, I specifically asked for the sizes of our tea to see if we need to order more than 1, but the server gave guessed answers and wasn't sure about the exact sizes of our tea. Why not put an actual size of the cup in front of the ordering counter and make everyone's life easy? I found out that all of their tea only come in one size and different tea had their own sizes and they are not the same! Our both tea came in with sugar pre-mixed in it! Again, server didn't bother to tell us this important information as the mixed sugar felt little heavy to us. What if someone has any sugar intake restrictions for whatever reasons? How about not mix any sugar at all and have customers add at their table according to their taste instead? Malai paratha and house made yogurt were good and worth the money. Unfortunately, plain paratha was a big ripoff! Did not come with anything beside the small size paratha which costed us $3.99+tax! These type of parathas are sold in any South Asian grocery stores for around $6 for 5 of them! Why selling for so expensive? What is so special? We thought plain paratha would be their house made paratha and size like we got with our Malai paratha order otherwise we would not have ordered it. Both tea were also not good. Kashmiri chai tasted like a coconut syrup was mixed in it! It tasted so bad that we had to ask for a replacement and we got Karak chai instead. Karak chai was also nothing special. Just a regular home made tea type of taste which again, heavily laced with sugar. We left half of the tea. Irani chai with milk was just okay, but mixed sugar made it nothing special. Last but not least, there are only few establishment (to my knowledge), specially in TX, where they charge extra in the name of "service fees" on top of their menu prices - unfortunately, this business is one of them! Their food menu prices are already on the expensive side. Customer service is also iffy. Why charging almost 4% "extra" in the name of service fees then? On top, this extra fees is not even disclosed anywhere and you will only find out after payment! Charging this extra fees is ridiculous specially when the menu prices are already high! The disappointing part is that they don't have any posting or sign that says anything about this extra charge. Isn't this fees fraud and unethical? At least put a sign and/or tell the person what extra they are paying for. How many people pay attention to their receipt? People don't even asked for their receipt let aside checking the receipt for what they have been charged for. It doesn't matter how much business is paying to the credit processor or whatever overhead they are paying for. Menu prices should include everything. Or, don't take any cards and just accept cash. Or, at the least, put a clear sign at the payment terminal about this extra charge so customer will be clear on what exactly they are paying for. Not a single time anyone came and check on us if we needed anything after initially serving our food even though restaurant only had 1 other family beside us. At one point I saw a lady (owner/manager) came out of the kitchen and went to the front register to check something. I thought she was going to stop by on us, but she just walked back to the kitchen. Last I saw her she was on the phone. Based upon our personal experience, I will not go back or recommend this restaurant to others unless they improve their customer service, business practice, etc. read more

We came here for the first time on Saturday evening around 9pm. The decor here was very pretty and unique. However, the ordering and seating procedure was a mess. They put 'reserved' signs on seating areas so you can't just order a drink and find a seat. You can see from my pictures open seating spaces but they have 'reserved' signs so you can't seat there. You order then wait for a table to become available, that's why a lot of people just standing and crowding around the front area near the register. No beeper they yell out your name. We ended up taking our drinks to go, and the chai were just okay. read more

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The chai is ok the Cajun corn was yum and well seasoned! The experience and ambience is interesting, it's super busy. I give four stars because it is extremely over priced. I would come here once for the atmosphere and just to experience the place. The couches are comfy and the vibes are cool. You will definitely be entitled with all the interesting decorations. I would come here for the photo ops and to taste the teas. read more

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Our Chai Wallah adventure in Plano left us enchanted from the moment we stepped inside. The intricately designed ambiance felt like a warm embrace from a dear family friend, and we were tempted to take off our shoes in sheer respect for the inviting setting! The Sips and Savors: Fresh Limca: A fizzy delight with a touch of savory chat masala. Refreshingly minty and limey, though a tad overpriced at $6. Rating: 3/5 Rooh Afza Chiller: A generous serving for sweet-toothed souls. Enjoyable, but something you can whip up at home. Rating: 3.5/5, priced at $4.99 Irani Chai: A flavor explosion! Rich and not overly sweet, with the distinct jaggery flavor shining through. A perfect 5/5, and wallet-friendly at $3.99. Mango Lassi: Creamy, but we craved a bolder mango essence. Reminiscent of melted mango kulfi. Rating: 3.5/5, priced at $6.99 Kashmiri Chai: Absolutely loved it, a perfect 5/5! Mango Falooda: Enjoyable, though the odd texture left our mouths a bit dry. Rating: 3/5 Samosa Chaat: A spicy delight with a refreshing yogurt balance - an undeniable 5/5. Papdi Chaat: A delightful blend of sour and spicy, truly excellent! Similar to samosa chaat, but less spicy and more tangy. Rating: 5/5 Loaded Nachos (beef): Really good, but we wished for more fillings. Uneven distribution left us with plain nachos at times, still tasty. Rating: 4/5 Samosa Plate (chicken): $8.99 for three samosas felt steep. Flavorsome, but seasoning inconsistency with two being under-salted and one well-seasoned. Rating: 2/5 Chicken Seek Kabab Roll: Tasty and wrapped in a paratha, but more sauce would be great. The delightful fries complemented the dish! Pricey at $12.99. Rating: 3.5/5 Additional Thoughts: Some online reviews were overly harsh - we must cherish the full experience and celebrate the diversity of Desi food. South Asia's cuisines offer an array of flavors, from creamy coconut-based tropical delicacies to aromatic fenugreek-infused delights, each showcasing unique charm. Despite the warmth, Chai Wallah delivered on its name with exceptional tea offerings. Noteworthy: The cafe serves halal food, making it a fantastic choice for halal seekers. Overall, a pleasant visit that beckons us back in winter for a cozy cup of chai by their inviting fireplace! Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 (Affordable compared to other cafes) Location & Aesthetic: 10/5 (Absolutely stunning!) p.s: If you're curious to see a video of our delightful visit, check it out on my Instagram account @chaifullyyours read more

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Tea is burned, we came for lunch. Chicken pulao was amazing! The staff will not replace kadak chai with another tea. Low on staff, raita came after 10 mins, by that time we were almost done with the rice entree. read more

Chai Wallah - Kadak chai! Is burned - Indian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Against my better judgment we visited Chai Wallah because some friends had heard about the ambiance. First off the ambiance is nothing but a whole lot of wall decor in front of which people can take selfies. The service was good as in we were able to get seated promptly in on of their sofas...no regular tables here which is a welcome change. The food unfortunately was incredibly disappointing. We ordered several chais including masala chai ...mediocre at best with a ton of milk but no depth in flavor. With a name like chai Wallah (and the price) you'd expect nicer cups like say earthenware traditional cups like in India...but it's just cheap IKEA cups. The food was even more disappointing...mediocre and tiny portions. For reference, the Kathi roll shown in my picture is 1/3rd the whole serving. Again lacked flavor or freshness. Overall rather underwhelming...skip unless you want to come only for Instagram pics because the food is certainly not worth it. read more

Chai Wallah - Kathi roll - Indian Near Me - Plano, Texas

We came here for Iftar and left unsatisfied. Most of what we ordered was very salty. We ordered a variety of rolls, pani puri, pakoras, Kashmiri chai, and falooda. The best thing that everyone enjoyed was the falooda. The bun kabob we ordered was cold in the middle of the patty, all the other meat dishes were salty - but tender. Service could have been better. The staff answered our questions with their own questions. We asked for raita and were given plain yogurt. Potato pakoras were so thinly cut, we were eating mostly the batter - although the chutney was really good. Fun ambiance and photo opps. I would go back for the falooda but not the food. read more

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Lots of the items were not available from the menu at all . Most of the seating was marked as 'reserved' when clearly no one used those seats for the 1.5 hours our group was there . The seats weren't comfortable. The hot irani chai was served with a plastic straw in it ! The decor is good and location . Needs more chai variety like ginger tea or masala tea . Hoping they work on these points. read more

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So adorable! And relaxing. Delicious tea and appetizers. Service was fast. The only compliant I have is that they have a lime lemon drink that's made with sprite soda which they don't tell you which is unhealthy. read more

Food, service and ambiance are great!! We loved the malai chicken roll and papdi chaat and topping it off with hot chai and warm halwa.

The ambiance is very nice. Unique and different. The service is sketchy. There is on person in the front, you order at the counter. Not once did anyone ask if everything was okay and if we needed anything. Now to the food. The food is pricey but portion size is large. The naans that come with the food are basically store bought frozen naan, not off the tandoor. There is overwhelming amount of spice in everything, not tongue torching but heartburning. The tawa chicken was so-so, odd oil taste. The chapli kebabs were very good. The chai was okay as well, great presentation but meh flavor. Overall, if you want a good hangout with friends, give it a try! read more

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Some hits and some misses here, but all in all a good time. Let's start with decor. The ambiance is very much desi and I love it! So many details and rugs! I tried the Famous Kashmiri Chai (iced), Butter Chicken Tikka Sandwich, and Samosa Chaat. The chai was delicious and I'm glad I got it cold. Nice and sweet! The sandwich was subpar, good but nothing too special. It came with fries that were lightly seasoned. Definitely would have wanted more. And the chaat hit my soul. A much needed savory snack! read more

An amazing Tea House with Delicious Food: Chai Wallah welcomes you to an enchanted atmosphere as you are greeted by cheerful wait staff at the front desk. The staff is courteous and friendly. The menu is unique and full of delicious options besides a variety of Tea options. The Kashmiri Tea and Nutella Paratha are a must try. The place is so beautifully and tastefully decorated that it has turned into a Instagram and TikTok paradise The cheerful and friendly owner is kind and knows everything there is to know about hospitality. This place is a true gem. read more

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No seating for bigger families, foods lacked flavor and quality, looks nice in the pictures and aesthetics are good. employees are very rude but owner is nice read more

Their Kashmiri Chai was really good like some of the best chai I've had in my life my husband got the Irani chai and he said it was ight tho. But he's Indian so his standards are high. Ambiance was nice as well!! read more

Bad service and stale food. Ambiance is good. Samosas we ordered were oily and has stale smell.

Extremely overrated. Pay $13 for a burger & fries. You will get a cold burger and a grand total of eleven (11) cold, soggy fries. Owners don't run the AC. It is 105° F outside and the same temp inside. Brought both of these issues up with staff, they said "this is how it is" and did not make any accommodations. Miserable experience. -1/10 do NOT recommend. read more

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The cold coffee was AMAZING, LOVED IT! We would definitely come back for that. Famous pink chai was okay, not very flavorful and very milky. The food was okay, portions sizes are small and not worth the price but we were hungry so it satisfied us. The ambiance is cute and cozy! Great for a date night or friend meet up. Service was quick and nice and it not very busy when we came here. read more

Chai Wallah - Cold coffee, famous pink chai, loaded fries, egg rolls, samosas, and pani puri - Indian Near Me - Plano, Texas

A BIG NO NO!!!! Good decor and thats it. The food is very mediocre, the chai options and the huge variety they offer is also not that good in taste. The sitting area is placed very awkwardly, the sofas is not comfortable. I tried this place twice, the first time i went it was very crowded and the service was obviously not good, i gave it a second shot thinking the crowd must be the reason for the bad service but no. The second time too the service was really bad. The place does not have enough 2 people sitting area and so naturally you will sit on sofa that is meant to sit large parties, we were asked to change our seats 3-4 times in order to accommodate big group of customers who arrived half n hour after we did. We could not even drink a cup of tea in peace without having to change the seats 3-4 times. read more

The decor is so eclectic and lively. You will discover new patterns, textures, artwork at each visit. The service was spot on. We were seated and attended to very quickly. The chai came soon after we ordered and it was the perfect temperature. The staff came by to check on us to make sure we were doing okay and were very friendly and not pushy or short at all. I can't wait to come back and try their food! read more

Good place but customer service is not very good Will recommend for people who loves Indian tea Kashmir tea must try read more

Such a cute late night spot to hang and have some snacks and chai!! I really loved the decor inside - all the seating is couches/cushions which makes it feel very cozy. I tried the Kashmiri chai, which was good but honestly not my favorite for the price. If I came back, would definitely try some of the other drinks on the menu and their snack food!! read more

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Pretty nice samosa chaat and tea. Really enjoyed the pink Kashmiri chai. I haven't had that before , so I can't comment on the authenticity, but it tasted very subtle and comforting on a cold, windy evening. read more

Food cooked by amateurs! We ordered egg paratha roll and paneer tikka sandwich and it was basically egg omlette and paneer with huge amount of mayo. The price was high Ambience - instagram worthy but too crowded and people hovering around all over to take pictures. Too many furnitures ina a little place. read more

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Ambience is good, if you want only pics then go, if you want good food or good service please don't. Food is average and service is terrible and rude. read more

Amazing overall experience! We ordered Peshawari beef pulao, samosa chaat, rabri, and karak chai. Every dish was incredibly delicious. The floor seating was very comfortable, with plush carpets and cushions. The service was great and quick, and the ambiance felt very homely. Loved the whole experience. read more

Tried malai chicken and irani chai. The ambience is amazing and not a typical chai shop. It was not busy and the service was excellent. The roll and chai was very good. Irani chai has jaggery and not regular sugar. It's sweet. Chicken roll was juicy and tender. read more

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Hidden spot in Plano. Delicious food, great service! Definitely coming back with more friends. read more

Chai Wallah - Ambience was wonderful. - Indian Near Me - Plano, Texas

Extremely rude lady at the front beleive she is the owner. No smile on face, no greetings or welcome when u walk inside the door or when u are ordering. weird lady, clealry she was favoring certain group of people from her community over others Food = Mediocre quality, not much selection, giving pink color regular tea with pistachios in the name of kashmiri tea. frozen cooked lachha/malabar paratha No free drinking regular water. service = all students working part time, dont give damn about anything. forgets the order and make u wait 45 mins. and when u followup they remember to tell u that they dont have paneer, so if we wanna order something else. looks like owner lady is not find of cleanliness or hyge e in store and bathrooms. And for sure Hazardous as electrical wires are hanging 3 inch behind our seating arrangement will never visit again for sure. Not friendly for kids at all. kashmiri chai24 irani chai16 seating11 falooda9 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Chirag Dave Local Guide·31 reviews·8 photos a day ago NEW Dine in | Dinner | $20-30 extremely rude lady at the front beleive she is the owner. No smile on face, no greetings or welcome when u walk inside the door or when u are ordering. weird lady, clealry she was favoring certain group of people from her community over ... More Fauzia Pirani Local Guide·1 review·4 photos 2 months ago Chai Wallah- opening day review Overall: 4.5/5 ... More 4 Chai Wallah (Owner) 2 months ago Appreciate the review and feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again! Sayed Amir 1 review·2 photos 3 weeks ago NEW Dine in | Dinner | $10-20 Great place to hang out with family and friends . I usually don't write reviews, but I felt like I had to this time. My daughter knocked down our whole tray of drinks and the owner replaced everything free of charge. What a sweet lady. Overall such a great place to hang out. Will definitely be back. 2 Nabila Nafsin Local Guide·34 reviews·13 photos 6 days ago NEW Dine in | Dinner | $20-30 PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE!! I'll talk about food first: as my friend had said "if you order papri chat and there's chat lovers on the table and yet you have more than half plate of ... More +2 3 Roadtrippers https://maps.roadtrippers.com ' chai... Chai Wallah, Plano - TX An amazing Tea House with Delicious Food: Chai Wallah welcomes you to an enchanted atmosphere as you are greeted by cheerful wait staff at the front desk. People also ask Who is the owner of Chai Wallah? What is tea wallah? Feedback Web results BuildZoom https://www.buildzoom.com ' chai-... Chai Wallah | TX | Read Reviews + Get a Free Estimate Chai Wallah, holds a General license according to the Plano license board. Their BuildZoom score of 90 indicates that they are licensed or registered but we ... Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com ' h... Chai Wallah in Plano Serves 9 Different Types of Chai May 1, 2023 -- Chai Wallah is known among locals for its comfortable interiors, decorated with floor pillows, vel https://chai-wallah.com Chai Wallah Artisanal, Authentic Chai at its best! At Chai-Wallah we believe in the simplicity of the ingredients to speak for themselves. Our certified organic whole ... Zomato https://www.zomato.com ' ncr ' re... Reviews of Chai Wallah, Narela, New Delhi Chai Wallah Reviews ... really food was warm and delicious. ... This was not expected from them. No ginger added in tea. Sugar was too much in tea. ... Are you sure ... 3.6(68) Chai Wallah Margate https://www.chaiwallahmargate.co.uk ' ... Reviews read more

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