Chai Pani

Chai Pani literally means “tea and water.” It’s slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something.” Chai Pani can also mean a small bribe, just enough to get a bite to eat. Well, at Chai Pani Decatur, you won’t have to bribe us for innovative, fun, affordable, and delicious Indian cuisine.

Vibrant colors, Bollywood posters, and chaat – crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, brightly flavored Indian street snacks like the beloved SDPD (sev potato dahi puri). Order a few dishes to share at dinner – kale pakoras, butter chicken, saag paneer, matchstick okra fries, daal, naan... All go great with a mango lassi, Lime Rickey, or bottomless chai. The daily lunch buffet is perfect for a first-time visit.

Chai Pani is widely praised in Atlanta and beyond. The restaurant is Michelin Guide-recommended and was the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurant for 2022. Chef Meherwan Irani is a five-time James Beard nominee, and Chef Sahar Siddiqui was a 2023 James Beard semifinalist. The restaurant is regularly highlighted by food critics and has been featured on Eater.com, Thrillist.com, and in Atlanta Magazine.

Hop in a rickshaw, your home away from home awaits!