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Chai Pani
What you need to know
Chai Pani is Asheville's award-winning Indian street food restaurant, opened in 2009 and now in a new home at 32 Banks Avenue in downtown Asheville. The menu is built around chaat, the crunchy, spicy, sweet and tangy snacks sold on Indian streets, plus thalis, the traditional family-style meals, and dishes like the kale fritter chaat.
Local's Tip
Lunch runs 11 AM to 3 PM and dinner starts at 5 PM, so plan around the break. The kale fritter chaat is the order for first-timers.
What the locals say
Locals have been hooked on Chai Pani for years, and the new Banks Avenue space gives them more room to bring friends. It's fun, affordable and packed with flavor, so it works for a quick lunch or a big group dinner.
What you need to know
Chai Pani is Asheville's award-winning Indian street food restaurant, opened in 2009 and now in a new home at 32 Banks Avenue in downtown Asheville. The menu is built around chaat, the crunchy, spicy, sweet and tangy snacks sold on Indian streets, plus thalis, the traditional family-style meals, and dishes like the kale fritter chaat.
What the locals say
Locals have been hooked on Chai Pani for years, and the new Banks Avenue space gives them more room to bring friends. It's fun, affordable and packed with flavor, so it works for a quick lunch or a big group dinner.
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