4.8
600+ Ratings
Chai Pani (Asheville)
4.8 x (600+) • 2198.7 mi • Indian • Vegetarian • Asian • Info
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22 Battery Park Ave
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Rating and reviews
"So incredible!!! They were out of what I ordered originally and were so incredibly kind in how they made up for it!! Thanks so much!!!"
• Jonathan W. • 02/27/24
"Delicious and reliable. Okra appetizer is the best I have ever had. Paneer was top notch"
• Dana P. • 02/05/24
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Every Day
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM • FOOD
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM • FOOD
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM • DELIVERY
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM • DELIVERY
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Featured items
Chaat
Chaat are brightly flavored nibblys and snacks served by street vendors all over India.- Aloo Tikki Chaat$11.99Crispy Indian potato fritters (two) topped with crunchy chickpea noodles (sev) and served with spiced garbanzo bean stew. Tamarind chutney, green chutney, and sweetened yogurt are served on the side in the takeout version of this dish. (Vegetarian)To make it just like we would serve it if you were dining in simply add the potato fritters to the stew and top with tamarind chutney, then green chutney and lastly the sweet yogurt and its ready to be enjoyed!Popular
- Bhel Puri$9.99Tangy, crunchy, spicy - an Indian street food classic. Puffed rice, flourcrisps (puris), crunchy chickpea noodles, cilantro, & onions. (Vegan)Served deconstructed with green and tamarind chutneys on the side. To assemble simply pour the chutneys on the dish and mix throughly.
- Kale Pakoras$10.99 • 100% (3)Indian-style savory kale fritters made with curried chickpea batter.Served with green chutney & sweet yogurt. (Vegetarian, 99% Gluten Friendly)
- Matchstick Okra Fries$12.49 • 100% (3)Julienned “okra fries” tossed with salt & seasoning, served with a limewedge. Okra like you’ve never had it - one of our signature dishes. (Vegan, 99% Gluten Friendly)
Sandwiches
Street ‘burgers’ served on griddled soft buns (pav) & mindblasting wraps- Chicken Kathi Roll$12.99Grilled boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, lime, kashmiri chilli, and North Indian spices. Wrapped in a flaky egg washed roti with desi slaw, onions, cilantro, & chutney. Served with raita.
*contains egg* - Paneer Tikka Roll$13.99Paneer (Indian farmer's cheese) marinated in yogurt, lime, Kashmiri chili, and North Indian spices. Wrapped in a flaky egg-washed roti with Desi slaw, onions, cilantro, & green chutney. Served with raita. *contains egg*
- Sloppy Jai$13.99 • 75% (4)Spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger and aromatic spices.Garnished with onions & cilantro, green chutney, sweet yogurt andserved on two toasted buns. The most awesome Sloppy Joe ever
- Vada Pav$11.99Spicy potato dumplings fried in curried chickpea batter topped withgreen & tamarind chutneys. Served on two toasted buns. (Vegetarian)
- Pav Bhaji$13.99A Maharashtrian street food classic! Spicy vegetable hash served with toasted, buttery buns, chilies, onions, and cilantro. (Vegetarian)
Uttapam
Savory crepes made from rice & lentil batter, with a variety of toppings. A south Indian specialty and highly addictive. Please note that ordering uttapam may increase the wait time for your order due to a slightly longer cook time.- Mixed Vegetable Uttapam$14.99Two savory crepes made from a lentil and rice batter, topped with corn, peas, onions, cilantro, curry leaf, ginger & chilies. Served with beetroot sambar & coconut chutney. (Vegan)Popular
- Tomato & Cheese Uttapam$14.99Two savory crepes made from a lentil and rice batter, topped with tomato, cheese, onion, cilantro, curry leaf, ginger & chillies. Served with beetroot sambar & coconut chutney. (Vegetarian)
Salads
Crunchy, fresh, and full of flavor, our Desi salads are unlike any salad you've ever had before. Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and roasted cashews topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and sev, with a cumin-lime vinaigrette.- Desi Chicken Salad$14.99 • 100% (4)Marinated and grilled chicken on a bed of shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, and scallions, topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and sev, with a cumin-lime vinaigrette.
- Desi Paneer Salad$14.99Marinated and grilled paneer cheese atop a bed of shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, and scallions topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and sev, with a cumin-lime vinaigrette.
- Desi Salad (no protein)$10.99Crunchy, fresh, and full of flavor, our Desi salads are unlike any salad you've ever had before. Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, and scallions topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and sev, with a cumin-lime vinaigrette.
To-Go Curry & Rice
- To-Go Butter Chicken & Rice$14.99 • 100% (11)Marinated and seared chicken in an aromatic tomato cream sauce with butter and jaggery. Served with basmati rice, raita, and pickled masala slaw. Please note, this is our convenient, single-package "to-go curry and rice" and does not come with daal or papadum. If you would like to add those items on they can found under extras.
- To-Go Saag Paneer & Rice$14.99Spinach simmered with cumin, garam masala, fenugreek, tomatoes, paneer (Indian farmer's cheese), and a dash of cream. Served with basmati rice, raita, and pickled masala slaw. (Vegetarian)Please note, this is our convenient, single-package "to-go curry and rice" and does not come with daal or papadum. If you would like to add those items on they can be found under extras.
- To-Go Cholle & Rice$13.99Garbanzo beans slow-cooked in a spicy-sweet broth with tamarind, jaggery, onions and tomatoes. served with basmati rice, masala slaw and raita. (Vegan without the Raita.)
- To-Go Daal & Rice$9.99Traditional lentil soup made with toor and masoor lentils. A staple of Indian culture. Served with basmati rice, pickled masala slaw and raita. (Vegan without the Raita.)
- To Go Kheema & Rice$14.99Spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger and aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice, masala slaw & raita.
Desserts
For your sweet toothExtras
Kids
Non-spicy bites for the little ones- Rating and reviews
4.8
•600+ Ratings •
32 Reviews
Michael B.• 05/11/24One of the best in town
Casey G.• 04/27/24Amazing food- exact opposite of soulless, corporate restaurants.
Matt K.• 04/25/24Soooooo GREAT!
Jake Z.• 04/22/24Delicious
Cindy H.• 04/08/24Very authentic and delicious.
Leslie S.• 03/26/24Consistent, always great
Joseph D.• 03/21/24The price was reasonable and the food was great!
Samantha W.• 03/04/24Delicious and perfect every time. Thanks!!
Jonathan W.• 02/27/24So incredible!!! They were out of what I ordered originally and were so incredibly kind in how they made up for it!! Thanks so much!!!
anjali M.• 02/10/24great
JUSTIN M.• 02/06/24Food was yummy.
Dana P.• 02/05/24Delicious and reliable. Okra appetizer is the best I have ever had. Paneer was top notch
Tena M.• 02/03/24The best fish wrap in the world.
carl caleb M.• 01/31/24One of the best restaurants in town!
Leta S.• 01/26/24It was fresh and full of flavor!
Lori M.• 01/13/24Perfection!
Kelsey R.• 01/13/24Highly recommend the kale pakoras!
GREGORY F.• 01/12/24Always always!
Makiba S.• 01/10/24love their food
Sonal T.• 01/09/24the food is high quality.
Buffy F.• 03/28/23Everything I eat from here is divine and I wish I had ordered more each time
DeAnne N.• 02/21/23Delicious, fresh, brilliant food!
Dora G.• 02/02/23butter cochin ken was absolutely amazing
Kate L.• 01/17/23This is the best food in Asheville. Everything is amazing!
Kate L.• 12/08/22Best food in Asheville! Amazing!
Sandra H.• 06/14/22What a wonderful restaurant.
Peter P.• 06/06/22Very tasty and traveled surprisingly well. Fried item was still crispy.
Kevin T.• 05/01/22Amazing food!
Nathan D.• 04/05/22Vada Pav was delicious
Lori M.• 03/03/22Everything was delicious!
Danielle K.• 02/23/22Delicious, best Indian in town.
Reid T.• 02/11/22Always good
