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Chai Wallah

3.2 (76 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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Sharma J.

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.

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Noshin J.

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!

Malai boti roll. Tastes better than it looks. Served near hot
Faz K.

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!

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Aqsa T.

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.

Menu 7/2023
Hyun P.

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.

Cute decor
Zarina H.

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.

Cute backdrop for pictures
Wajiha T.

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

Kadak chai! Is burned

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.

Kathi roll
Nitin S.

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.

Jesmin N.

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.

B P.

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.

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We tried Kashmiri tea and cold desi coffee both tasted very bad. Service was not very inviting.

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Fun ambiance. I recommend sticking to chai rather than food. Some of the food seemed slightly undercooked. Service was okay.

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Bad service and too slow. They took 25mins to inform they are out of material which I ordered . After 30mins they delivered wrong item .

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3 years ago

Love the environment and food is delicious. Real Pakistani flavor. Owner is really sweet.

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Hot Irani- Overhyped ... personally didn't like the chai plus the food was too oilly. Also service was not good

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Rude staff,no area to wait for table , very long wait time, so we left. Staff was not courteous so why patronize disrespect.

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My favorite place to get chai and street food in Dallas. The owner is also very nice and great staff.

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excellent food quality best Pakistani food in DFW area

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3 years ago

Really pretty place. I tried one of the 9 chais. I had the pink chai it was delicious and pretty. Topped with rose petals

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Amazing food and ambiance. The menu has lots of variety. My fav items are tawa chicken and chapli kebab

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Yummy chai, loved the ambience of the cafe. Great food . We will be back with other family members.

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4.2(540 reviews)
9.7 mi
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We had such a great experience at 11/ 17 in McKinney. My cousin and her husband took us out, their…read moretwins joined us, and the food and service were wonderful. The absolute standout was a new special, blackened chicken pasta. Three out of the six of us ordered it, and it was delicious. The penne was tossed in a creamy, lightly tomatoey sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, something between a cream sauce and a vodka-style sauce, rather than an alfredo or marinara, and the blackened chicken was really flavorful, perfectly cooked. Honestly, this dish needs to be a permanent menu item. I had the Caesar salad, it was good, a little heavy on the dressing, and my sister's garden salad was fresh and tasty. For dessert, the banana pudding was fresh and absolutely something I'd order again. Fries Oreos were kind of a fun novelty. Glad I tried them, but once was enough. Service was impeccable: friendly, warm, prompt. We left with leftovers, and since I was heading out of town, my sister was kind enough to take care of mine. Great meal, great service. That blackened chicken pasta was the star of the show. Forgot to take pictures.

If you are craving the kind of home cooking that actually tastes homemade, 11|17 is the spot…read more Everything is scratch made and you can tell. I went with the meatloaf since I kept seeing people call it the best thing on the menu, and they were right. It came topped with that house glaze and a pile of mashed potatoes, and it honestly tasted like something my grandma would have put in front of me on a Sunday. We also tried the pot roast, which was fall apart tender, and made room for the cobbler at the end even though we were stuffed. Big portions, fair prices, and the service was warm without being over the top. There is a sweet little story behind the name too if you flip the menu over. This has quietly become one of our regular stops in McKinney and I do not see that changing, especially with the great service and atmosphere!

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2.6(456 reviews)
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•$$

2026 - Review # 15…read more Visited during lunch and ordered their appetizer trio. It comes with spinach and artichoke dip, french fries, and tenders. I enjoyed the spinach dip, but wasn't a huge fan of the fries. Their croissants were delicious. They bought them to our tale several times throughout our meal and the server was attentive and friendly. I felt as the menu had something to offer for everyone, with their most popular being their chicken tenders.

Here Sunday 5/25/2025, the restaurant looks like a tornado blew through here. Lot of tables that…read morehave not been cleaned off, floors are just full of debris from previous customers. I imagine they are shirt handed and struggling to keep up with everything. I'm tempted to walk back into the kitchen just to see how dirty it might be back there too. I've seen men's bathrooms in a worse state, but could use some work. Trash is overflowing and looks like it hasn't been looked at in hours. Watched two employee come in, use the restroom and leave the trash as is while waiting on my youngest son to finish up. Sink on the left in the men's restroom was absolutely trashed. I wrote this review and never posted it. Hope by now they're under new management and being run much better than when we were in there last time.

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Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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3.7(6 reviews)
4.3 mi

Cute new spot with good food and drinks. They offer great weekly specials. Prices are very…read morereasonable. The inside is cool and funky. It has a good vibe and feeling, The decor is simple, but has an urban charm. Pam was my waitress and she was nice. For food we tried the Collard Greens and Mac & Cheese. We also tried original wings and lemon pepper wings. 4 STARS - The Chicken was fried nicely and well seasoned. The original wings were great. However, the lemon pepper didn't really work. It lacked some lemon pepper flavor. They were still good and fried well. 4 STARS - The greens were perfectly seasoned and yummy. I would get these again. Mac & Cheese it needs a little work. It was just a little too oily/greasy for our liking. I did share this with the owner who seemed to take feedback well. I will rate this after I try it again to see if any improvement. 4 STARS The drinks were tasty. The frozen Hurricane was refreshing. My mom enjoyed this cocktail and thought it very tasty. I tried it and totally agree. Strawberry Henny was my favorite and tasted good. Overall I had a good experience. I know they are new and still working out the tiny kinks. I think they are off to a great start. I enjoyed the music playing. I left feeling satisfied. I don't repeat often, but I will be back. I am a fan and wish them the best. The food and culture with a splash of soul will make this place even better!

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4.0(803 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Had dinner at True Food Kitchen on Mother's Day. The food was delicious and I really enjoyed the…read morewhipped ricotta appetizer. The Salmon is my favorite meal there. I love the atmosphere at True Food. It's casual but elegant in the best way. The servers are always attentive and the managers always stop by to make sure we have what we need.

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We love The Empanada Joint! It's one of our favorite little stops, especially because it's right by…read morethe dog park. We love bringing the dogs, letting them enjoy some time outside, and then sitting out on the deck with empanadas. The empanadas are always so good--hot, flavorful, and perfect for a casual bite. The outdoor deck makes it even better, especially when you're out with the dogs. Such a fun, relaxed spot with great food. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Coworker and I were staying at a hotel nearby in The Colony. Passed by and decided that's where…read morewe're having dinner. And so we did. Kinda odd, but you order on the back side where there's a large deck with chairs and fans. Lots of fans. We placed our order and sat inside, they only have 3 tables I think. Server brought us our drinks pretty quick. It took about 20 mins to get our food, but server said each empanada is hand made and they can only cook 6 at a time. Ok. No worries. When they arrive, they were hot and well worth the wait. Both were very flavorful. The owner's daughter, who was doing the cooking, stopped by and asked how things were. Told her great and I'd never had Puerto Rican empanadas, just Argentinian. She said AR empanadas are baked vs PR that are deep fried. And the fillings are somewhat different. Appreciated the info. Also had some fruity slushi that was a bit of a butt kicker. These are really good. If you've never had one, you gotta try them.

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