Food & Drink

Chai Pani

Decatur $$
Indian|street food|chaat|vegetarian-friendly|Decatur square|James Beard semifinalist

About

Chai Pani brought Indian street food to Decatur’s town square in 2009 and has been a local fixture ever since, plating chaats, pavs, and thali in a loud, colorful dining room. Chef Meherwan Irani built the menu around the everyday snack foods of Mumbai and Ahmedabad, reworked with Georgia produce. The restaurant was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant and remains one of metro Atlanta’s most-loved Indian kitchens.

Menu highlights

Good to know

No reservations
Chai Pani is walk-in only and often has a wait on weekend nights.
Vegetarian/vegan options
A large share of the menu is vegetarian, with vegan substitutions available on many dishes.