Chai Pani Decatur

Chai Pani Decatur

A Huge Mess Of Masala Fries

Super crisp and cooked to a deep, dark golden brown, that’s just the way we like it.

Tossed With Plenty of Chopped Cilantro

The fresh, heady scent of green made these fries even more appealing.  A mild tomato chutney on the side completed the picture.  For those who want it hot, there’s a spicier chutney already waiting for you  on the table.

Kheema Pav (Or, Sloppy Jai With Fried Okra)

Rich lamb hash stewed with tomatoes, ginger, and spices.  Top it with fresh cilantro, red onion, and a little drizzle of green chutney and yogurt.  We both loved it.

Slivers of Fried Okra

Shaved thin and fried to a crisp, the thin shards of crispy okra shatter delicately under your bite.  Then, we were hit with a bursts of fresh citrus that made it all even better.  It’s a fried dish that’s really alive with flavor.  The fresh green and acid wake up what would otherwise be just another fried vegetable.  This was much more than that.

Fresh bits of cilantro, still bright with color… it was really quite good.

Samosa Chaat

Here, two cumin spiced potato samosas are dressed with tamarind and green chutney.  Garnished with red onions and fresh cilantro, it all sits in a bowl of comforting chickpea stew.  This is a favorite dish of ours.  And, it’s done beautifully at Chai Pani.  Make it a touch spicier, and this could easily become one of our all-time favorite versions.

We know these were freshly made.  How do we know?  Because even under those sauces, that pastry was feathery light and crisp.

Chai Tea & Honey

Always welcome on a cold day, this was a great way to fight the wicked chill in the air.

Lime Ricky?  Next time…

Or, maybe a Gin Ricky… Somehow, the cocktail menu didn’t make it to our table.  But, that’s ok.  It’s a great excuse to make another visit.  That visit will most definitely be sooner rather than later.

Daily Specials, too.

When we arrived, almost every table was full.

By 3:30pm, it got a bit quieter.
(Psst, lunch service ends at 3:30pm.)

Lunch:  Tuesday thru Sunday — 11:30am – 3:30pm
Dinner:  Tuesday thru Sunday — 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Closed Mondays!

Chai Pani Decatur
406 West Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
404 378 4030

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