• Chiya Chai

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Indian
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Take-out
Nepalese
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Specializing in chai and Himalayan cuisine. Vegan dishes are labeled, including veggie dumplings; vegetable jalfrezi curry; cauliflower, peas, potato curry; chili potatoes; curried beans; vegetable samosa; masala curry fries; sautéed green beans with garlic and black cumin; and roti. Can make the pratha vegan by not adding butter. Stocks soy and almond milk. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


8 Reviews

First Review by attacusatlas

KylieghHeller

Points +117

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Best Chai in Chicago

Obvi this is my opinion. It’s really hard to find a place where their chai isn’t from concentrate. They have so many different flavors of chai. I had their veggies dumplings as well and they are super taste. Definitely going to make this a regular spot

Pros: Homemade chai! , Reasonable prices

madtom

Points +147

Vegan
13 May 2022

huge chai selection

Delicious food and friendly staff (though sometimes understaffed). Quite a few vegan options with a clearly marked menu, plus a HUGE chai menu.

Fave apps are the samosa and the curry fries

Cons: can get crowded

DanMiller

Points +183

Vegan
28 Apr 2022

A great vegan lunch

Stopped lunch, there are several vegan options. Very tasty and fresh

Pros: Several vegan options, Reasonable prices, Spacious

Cons: A bit slow considering hardly anyone there, A busy street for trying to park

SaraNorlin

Points +3547

Vegan
14 Jun 2021

Delightful

Tons of fun chai to try and clearly marked vegan food items

bitterbetty

Points +18

Vegan
14 Jun 2019

New fave!

Tons of delicious vegan options, fabulous service and great prices - My new fave Indian spot!

maip

Points +74

Vegan
31 Mar 2018

absolutely delicious

Really loved the food and service here. Got the jalfrezi curry bowl and the veggie dumplings. The spot is also very cute.

MlleBaeten

Points +37

Vegan
01 Jan 2018

Delicious Dumplings

I think their veggie dumplings might be the most delicious I've ever had. Every bite was heaven, and the curry bowls were also delicious (tried the vegetable jalfrezi and cauliflower).
The cashier was very happy to explain the vegan options and make suggestions, and this was also reflected on the menu with a V (vegan) and CV (can be made vegan).
The RumChaiTea cocktail was great (thanks for making with almond and rice milk!) and I'm looking forward to stopping by for weekday happy hour.
Decor is modern and inviting, ambiance quite nice considering you order at the counter.

Pros: Delicious vegan options, Nice decor/ambiance, Tasty cocktails

Cons: Order at counter

attacusatlas

Points +78

Vegan
22 Dec 2016

Amazing!

I've ordered in from here twice since they've opened, and I've absolutely loved the food both times. The vegan food on the menu is clearly marked, though it's a little confusing that on their Grubhub menu some items are marked vegan in some places and vegetarian in others. For those marked vegetarian, it is best to ask in person or via phone. (When I called they were patient with answering my questions and even offered to make the paratha vegan by skipping the butter.)

The food is delicious. I've had the vegetable jalfrezi curry; cauliflower, peas, and potato curry; veggie dumplings; paratha (without butter); and veggie samosas. I haven't eaten a lot of Himalayan food, but compared to other Indian dishes these were some of the best I've had! I'm so happy to have found Chiya Chai!

Pros: Many vegan dishes (marked on menu), Delicious!, Friendly service

Cons: Grubhub menu confuses vegan/vegetarian




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