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Chai Jaai
Review
About
Chai Jaai is a Tea Room in Srinagar, Kashmir. Inspired by the Tea Rooms of the Cotswolds, the heart of England, Chai Jaai seeks to capture the warmth, good cheer and welcoming ambience of the quaint Tea Rooms of the area. While at the same time adding a generous dash of our very own Kashmiri tea traditions.
Features
CUISINES
Indian, Cafe
Meal types
Breakfast, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Visa
Does this restaurant offer takeaway or food to go?
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Hours
Open until 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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4.4
88 reviews
Excellent
54
Very good
22
Average
6
Poor
3
Terrible
3
Saba
New Delhi99 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
So on my recent trip to Kashmir, I visited this beautifully done up tea room by the name of Chai Jaai.
Not only does the place look fabulous but they also serve some of the most flavourful teas and kahwas , too!
I ordered two rounds of teas, first flavour that we tried was rose, & later went in for Turkish apple tea(as recommended by one of their staff).
We also ordered traditional kahwa, some Lipton tea, and to go along with the drinks, a slice of Kashmiri Roth.
The presentation is superb, they serve you tea in cute little, colourful tea pots. I absolutely loved them. Plus, the staff’s very polite and always ready to help with with their recommendations.
If you’re planning a trip to Kashmir, make sure to visit this cute cafe and savour some of their delicacies.
Thank you for the lovely experience! Can’t wait to visit again .
Written 20 August 2023
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Baarish
Mumbai575 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
This is a statement place , cute colourful hand painted crockery, matching walls, white furniture. It’s a carefully cultivated effect with food to match.
The rosemary encrusted braised trout was outstanding served with salad , mayo a small piece of garlic bread ( could have been bigger), and an interesting bowl of fruit and vegetables dessert.
The sheermal served with kahwa was crunchy. We liked the pink noon chai but it may not be for everyone.
Written 15 August 2023
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JDN
Navi Mumbai256 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
Such a cute and beautiful little cafe
Every wall is worth looking at . The tables with cups and tea pots for sale . The black and white photos of the Kashmiri ladies , the cane hand held fans on the table .. everything is so aesthetic. The food is well served and very good. We ordered a keema and a Kashmiri roti . The Kolkotta chai was outstanding served in a very cute cup. . Service was a wee bit slow but on the whole a great experience
Written 25 August 2024
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Nidhi D
New Delhi297 contributions
Sept 2023 • solo
This is in a good location just off Residency Road and on the Bund next to River Jhelum . The first impression is good as the place has a pleasant ambience and the waiters are friendly. But a simple order of Kashmiri tea - Kahwa and French toast took 45 minutes despite several reminders . Each time they said 5 minutes . When it came they said they d “over baked “ it and had to do it again .
Written 19 September 2023
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AshwinKumar99
Mumbai4 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
This was our first visit to Srinagar and Chai Jaai popped up as a recommendation for regional tea's and eat outs.
The ambience is amazing with a unique decor. Instagrammable to say the least. The menu has a broad range of beverages. We enjoyed all the recommendations by the knowledgeable waiters - kahwa saffron, dodh kahwa and noon chai along with sheermal (both sweet and salted).
Overall a super place to spend an easy afternoon with friends and family. Highly recommend.
Written 11 February 2023
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Deepak Ajay Aggarwal
Amritsar494 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
Best place in Srinagar to enjoy traditional kashmiri Tea (Kahwah). Ambiance is beautiful. Service is fast and they also served the kahwah is in traditional pots. Kahwah is delicious and authentic taste. Spl. for sweetener they served Gulkand which best for your health and add a unique flavor.
Written 5 March 2023
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Vansid
Chennai (Madras)387 contributions
Sept 2022 • family
Beautiful decorated small teahouse. We tried the saffron kahwa and the mughlai tea (sweet version of the pink noon chai). Both were good ut what was a pleasant surprise was how good the trout was. Grilled trout is common across Europe and what we got here was on par with the best we have eaten in Europe. Even more amazing was the fruit salad served as part of the platter. With orange peel and gulkand, it didn't have syrup sweetness that many fruit salads in India have, and the fruits were fresh.
Overall an amazing experience.
Written 25 September 2022
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Tejasvi M
Mumbai24 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
Must visit for the ambience and their cute crockery. Tried the local noon chai-let me give a small warning, it is not any usual chai and most certainly it is an acquired taste. It is made of gunpowder tea, milk and baking soda. I would recommend it, but it is definitely not everyone's cup of tea.
They have multiple varieties of teas and you can just sit there and chill with one pot of tea and some local bread.
Written 8 November 2021
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Anil Kalra
11 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
A quaint and cute little spot in the heart of Srinagar! The staff is welcoming and helpful. The food is excellent. Highly recommend the trout! The food is freshly made so it may take a bit of time but its well worth the wait!
Our waiter was very good and caring. I think his name was Salman.
Written 4 October 2023
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Beingfeisty
Mumbai323 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Had read such good reviews about this place, we made it on our first day in Srinagar. It’s near Laal Chowk, in a quiet place next to a park. It’s insta worthy right from the entrance and must say a lot of thought has gone into the decor. It was packed when we reached but we were lucky to get the pretty blue sofa at the end of the room. We ordered a pot of kahwa and some snacks which did not disappoint. Service was friendly and price was also okay. Must visit when in Srinagar for the experience.
Written 24 August 2022
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hiral c
138 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Cozy ,quiet well made place . Great variety of tea to choose from. Veg and non veg options available.
It's more of a snacky place by the river.
Food is good. Portion size is good.
Note- this place has a shared washroom which is outside the premises.
Written 10 May 2024
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269kamrann
New Delhi33 contributions
Oct 2021 • family
Fabulous lil place. It's a feast for the eyes and those in love with instagramming their food experience. Tastefully decorated but with a limited menu. The teas are good. Snacks n eats are limited but nice. Harissa and trout are well prepared. Service is slow but courteous. The view is nice too. Opens early so visit in forenoon hrs to get all the fare. Downside- it's pricey.
Written 17 October 2021
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Jaydeepshah
Mumbai41 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
Must visit place for all tourist to experience local , national and international tea flavours. Vibe of this place is just superb . Crockery and cutlery used are super authentic. Must check its Instagram page for all posts
Written 27 November 2021
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Absent Enthusiast
70 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
This one of those cafes designed for Instagram, it is beautiful and you can tell that a lot of thought has gone in bringing all of this together from the décor to the menu. And it does have a unique character brought out with these elements. They also have a art gallery for those interested.
Their motto is that it is place between Kashmiri and British, and it truly is.
Coming to food, it does take a backstage as the focus is on beverages, especially there 40 kinds of tea. Options are limited but all seemed sumptuous. I ordered Uzbek Naan with Mutton Keema, it was nice and hot.
Written 24 April 2021
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Maps50747576713
Kolkata (Calcutta)14 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
I had a great desire to visit Chai Jai ever since I saw pictures of this pretty café with beautiful aesthetique.I got to visit it finally in June 2004 and happy about the experience there both in terms of food and the ambience. I hope the nice café has sorted out the air-conditioning issue. Hope to visit it again next time.
Written 12 August 2024
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