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Chit Chaat Cafe

4.3 (116 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Samosa chicken burrito
Shawna M.

Chit chaat cafe is located inside a gas station. If you didn't know it was there you could easily miss it. There is a neon sign in the window with the restaurant name on it, but it wasn't lit up. When I walked into the gas station, there is no additional counter for this cafe, but you simply order with the gas station attendant and check out as if you were buying something from the convenience store. The gentleman I ordered from was polite and quick. He told me it would take about 15 mins to prepare so I just waited in my car. I ordered the sasoma chicken burrito and when I got it, it was steaming hot and clearly freshly made. The chicken pieces were large, but the burrito was on the flatter side. The put it in a press to grill it. It was spilling over with rice and all the good stuff, but not too messy that I had to sit with a boat load of napkins to eat it. The center was very flavorful and quite good, but the tortilla got a little soggy. It wasn't anything that I didn't eat, just didn't like the texture as much on the edges. I would have to come back and try other options to give the full 5 stars, but with my first experience I would say I definitely recommend.

Butter Chicken Platter with Daal Makhani
Sharon L.

Where else can you get fantastic Punjabi food from a gas station around here?! Great prices, fabulous food, and very delicious samosas and mango lassi readily available. I've been here before, but decided to stop by again last night for a quick pick me up. I ordered the butter chicken platter with daal makhani and my husband ordered the lamb platter with the pindi choley (which is supposedly a family recipe). Both platters were fantastic. I try not to order butter chicken, but it does supposedly have Punjabi origins so I decided to try it here and it is soooo fantastic. I also enjoyed the daal makhani but it is more mild than others that I've had. The lamb curry was my husband's favorite and the choley was very delicious as well--a little sweeter than I was expecting, but it was wonderful getting to try this dish. And of course, I can't forget the delicious veggie samosa. Overall, I love this place and the Punjabi options that they have. I hope to try and come back and try their puri dishes and maybe one of their innovative burritos!

Butter Chicken Platter
Soo C.

The food is a great deal. There's a couple of tables inside the gas station; however, this is a carry out place. It is in a gas station convenient store so it's not a sit down place. The gentleman that was working there was friendly. We ordered butter chicken plate and honestly, it just didn't suit our palettes. For the price it was a good portion and came with saag and gulab jamun. From the many delicious authentic places that we typically enjoy I'd say this isn't one of them. If you're looking for Indian-ish food then you'll love it; however, if you're looking for something more robust in flavor with long simmered flavorful or spicy gravies then this may not be your jam.

Christine H.

Have heard such great things about Chit Chaat Cafe and I've been wanting to try the food out for myself. I placed an order online and it was ready at the time promised. I ordered the butter chicken platter and I was able to choose palak paneer as my side curry. The flavor of the butter chicken curry was delicious, however there was not enough curry for me. I like to have enough to mix my rice in, but towards the end there wasn't any left. The palak paneer was alright. A bit more watery than I'm used to. Overall, I would order again, but probably purchase an extra side of the curry.

Lamb curry, samosa burrito and chicken masala platter
Kimberly L.

Did delivery to try the lamb curry platter, chicken masala platter and the samosa burrito. The food was flavorful and filling and arrived hot. As I'm sitting here digesting, I don't have anything negative to say besides $80 delivery was sort of a lot. I think I'd go back if I was in the neighborhood and wanted food to go. The platter did come with a side and dessert so good variety. Wish there was paneer naan but garlic was good!

Austin G.

Run to Chit Chaat Cafe if you love North Indian food. Unexpectedly located inside a Mobil gas station, a mom makes all the food from scratch. After stopping in for the butter chicken platter, here's my experience. 1) Food: There are 6-7 entrees, five curries, and samosas on the menu. For $12, I ordered the butter chicken platter that comes with rice, a curry of choice (shahi paneer for me!), and gulab jamun (a ball of dough soaked in sugar and rose water). Everything on the platter was delicious from the very white chicken to the curry. It was spicy, but not overpowering. My six-year-one daughter hijacked most of my meal because she loved it so much. 2) Drinks: They have a chai dispenser with three kinds- masala, cardamom and ginger. If that's not baller enough for you, they also make mango lassi and sell Indian drinks like Thums Up soda. 3) Price: $12 for a filling meal isn't bad at all, especially in an expensive area like the D.C. area. 4) Service: It's very friendly! The chef loves to come l it from the kitchen to chat with customers. She and her husband both ask how the food is with a generous smile. 5) Space: Opened in 2021, the gas station is new. It's well organized and kept very clean. 6) Parking: There are a few spots right in front of the entrance.

Chaat Papdi
Sneha M.

This is definitely a hole in the wall place - it's more of a grab and go but they do have some small seats. I was surprised it's actually in the gas station - definitely took a few turns out of of confusion. Service was fast and I was pleasantly surprised with the food quality and quantity! The samosa chaat was great and the gol gappe were also really good.

Butter chicken burrito
Yierou M.

This is a compilation of two separate visits! Both times service was friendly and food was great. Yes it's located inside the Mobil gas station but don't judge! And the gas station is super clean inside. The menu is on the wall in the back and they also have specials written on a chalkboard sign. Both times I asked for a dish to be made into a burrito and they said no problem! The biryani was delicious. The large chunks of lamb were hidden underneath and once you mix everything up, it was even more flavorful! Don't live nearby but when in the area, this is definitely one of my stops!

Vegetable samosa. Little spicy. Crisp and a great price.
Cristina T.

Totally recommend a visit to this very affordable and fun location. The Chit Chat Cafe is in a gas station but it's super clean and very welcoming. And you will find easy parking. The service is also welcome and easy. You can order ahead or just look for a menu at the check out counter to order with the clerk. You can grab premade mango lassi (a MUST get) or get chais from premade from a machine (also exceptional). There is also a hot food holder for the samosas. Which I also 100% recommend Ordered the burrito and a vegetarian sampler. This is where it was hit or miss for me. All very well made and flavorful but I didn't love all the flavors... the butter chicken burrito was pretty great, excellent sauce. The veg platter was less perfect. First saag ever that I have not enjoyed and the dal makhani also was not to my taste. I think just a flavor preference as many things were fantastic. So give it a try and find the thing you love. It's worth the visit. It's also near the meadowlark botanical gardens and was a great treat after our visit there!

Christine H.

I was skeptical of the idea of an Indian burrito thinking that it would be the worst of both worlds rather than the best. Boy was I wrong! This places has the meatiest juiciest fullest burritos with a scrumptious piece of lamb surrounded by rice that has been stewed for the longest time. Amazing flavors that you would never expect from a gas station! I can't wait to go back to try all the other meals that they have to experience great "hole-in-the-wall" food.

Chicken Biryaani (veg option available) And Butter Chicken Platter (veg option available)

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Love this place. I always get the butter chicken as I stay away from very spicy food at my age.

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The website is fantastic. I can't believe I'm writing a review for a gas station restaurant. Biriyani/ tikka/ yogurt/and samosas. Delicious!

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Terrific food. Don't let the fact that it's in (an impeccably clean) gas station put you off.

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