Chaii Paani in Leicester

Award winning vegetarian eatery

Great food and drinks and Naila is a lovely person!

Amazing chat and lovely food with friendly staff

We live in Coventry, but this is our go to place for Asian vegetarian food. It needs a bit of a facelift, but the food and staff are excellent and service is really quick.

By mistake I've rate them 5star but it was not at all. So I ordered mumbai sandwich(online), how you describe your sandwich it was seriously not like that I mean Just bread, potato with just little amount of green chutney. It was my 1st order. Sry but Disappointed.

Good service, good serviced in timely manner, fresh hot, excellent for vegetarians parking can be found 1-2 min away Worth having a few different menu items and sharing. Would recommend

Fantastic food service and atmosphere.

Got a thali as takeaway and amazing packaging and clean too, no oils dropped or anything of that sort. Lovely food

Food Quality is very poor Dosa was horrible taste I will never go back to this place Restaurant looks dirty So gave them 0 🌟 Price is expensive as per food Quality

Best restaurant on the Melton Road. The Masala Tea is especially exceptional

Been here quite often few times in the past. Food was ok and could be better. Portion size has gone down. It’s dated and the decor needs updating.

I cannot recommend Chai Pani enough, we booked Chai Pani for our Mendhi & Sangeet night and opted for a mexican theme with a wide variety of Mexican dishes - Tacos, Crispy Potato Skins, Nachos, Paneer Tikka Wraps and many more, not forgetting all the food being made and served on live stations to our guests. All of our guests already love Chai Pani but they were still blown away at how beautifully each dish was served with so much flavour and garnishes. The entire Chai Pani team were extremely friendly and helpful - bringing a vibrant energy to our special event. Monil has been extremely attentive, always available to answer any of my questions and ensured each and every one of our guests were happy/satisfied with the food being served. Thank you Monil - you made this experience nothing short of amazing and the food (as always) was delicious! Thank you so so much to the Chai Pani Team - I’m already a regular customer at the Melton Rd restaurant but I will keep you in mind for any future catering events. It’s been an absolute pleasure speaking to the Chai Pani team. I’m sure I will be back at the restaurant very soon!

Immensely grateful to Virchind, for the service, we loved his quickness in serving us, his kindness and politeness. Thank you.

We have been coming here about once a week for the past 4 years. It's often busy but always a table available. Can't fault it. Always 5 stars.

I have been to Chai Paani most of time along with family. I like the way they welcome . Staff is really good and service is awesome. I have visited this place numbers of time and I am not disappointed even a single time. I highly recommend this place with family and friends

Virchard was our host, great service, good and recommendations. Had the Samosa Chat and Thali, delicious as was the Masala tea

Good food for vegetarians... Bit pricey due to location.. But service is standard. Good atmosphere, clean environment, music not so great.... No parking.

Food was not upto the mark. Paneer chilli served as a paneer sizzler, only difference is it served on sizzler plate. Mysore dosa which was chef's favorite, chutney was so basic no taste at all. May be they have to change the chef. Because they looks busy, they even forget to serve water even after telling to the 3 different people. Not recommended as per the price. Their prices are bit high only because of atmosphere, but as per food you can't pay this much. Thanks

Food is beautiful and although always busy they find you a table very quickly

Precioso, sin lujos comida callejera india tipo de restaurante (vegetariano). La comida llegó rápido después de tomar orden. . . sabroso también. El personal trabaja duro y evidente (gracias 🙂). ¡Muy ocupado! Las colas populares siempre son una buena señal para los lugares para comer (evitamos las prisas, sin embargo, ya que comimos alrededor de las 5 pm. Thali más barato En otros lugares que es cierto en la Milla de Oro, sin embargo, no está seguro de la calidad? £ 25 all in para 2 personas inc x 2 tés. ¿Qué no te gusta? Volvería 🙂

Usually full of families having a great meal together.

Good ambience and standard price Good food

Beautiful eatery serving delectable, mouth-watering Indian dishes which when consumed remind one of the sub-continent. You definitely feel at home, I mean your ancestral home.

Really flavourful dishes such as Dragon Paneer, Thali, Paneer Butter Masala and Soya Sizzler. Excellent service even when it's super busy.

Review Title: Terrible Staff Behavior and Bad Food I recently visited and it was an awful experience from start to finish. Food: The food was subpar—“the soup was lukewarm, and the main course was bland and poorly presented.” It was clear there was no effort put into the quality of the dishes. Staff Behavior: What made things even worse was the staff’s attitude. They were extremely rude and unprofessional. “When I asked for assistance, the waiter ignored me completely,” or “They spoke in a disrespectful tone and made me feel unwelcome.”Their behavior ruined any chance of enjoying the meal, and it was clear they had no interest in customer service. I strongly recommend avoiding this place if you value good service and respect as a customer. Rating: 1/5

Unprofessional and Rude Staff I had an awful experience at this restaurant due to the behavior of the staff. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we were an inconvenience. The host barely acknowledged us, and the server was dismissive and unfriendly throughout the meal. We had to ask multiple times for basic things like water and utensils, and they seemed annoyed every time. To make matters worse, the staff was openly arguing near the dining area, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable. There was no apology or effort to make the experience better. It’s disappointing because the food was decent, but the terrible service completely overshadowed it. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you’re looking for a pleasant dining experience. Management seriously needs to address the staff’s attitude and professionalism.

To much bad behaviour for the collection time and I got the expired items selling, when I was notice than they did not believe and argue with me and my money was wast there

recently visited chaipaani and while the food was decent, the attitude of the staff left much to be desired. From the moment we walked in, we were met with indifference. The server barely acknowledged us, and any questions about the menu were met with curt, [*ANKIT*]dismissive answers. It felt like we were more of a burden than valued customers. Simple requests, like refilling water or clarifying an order, were ignored or handled with visible impatience. This kind of attitude overshadowed the entire dining experience. Good service is just as important as good food, and unfortunately, chaipaani fell short in this regard. I hope management addresses these issues so future customers aren’t met with the same dismissiveness.

Very impressed with the food I ordered a special dhosa which was one of the best I ever had staff were very helpful with the menu definitely come back here again only thing I would say it could do with a little bit of paint to present it better otherwise 9/10

i ordered food with priority charges of extra they said they’ll delivery within 15 min but its been 45 min till now i didn’t got my delivery please dont order from this restaurant

Chai Paani in Leicester left us with mixed feelings after our recent visit. We ordered a variety of dishes including sev puri, chole bhatura, a kids meal, masala chips, parantha, and a Mumbai sandwich. Unfortunately, despite requesting mild spice, the food was overwhelmingly spicy. It seemed like everything was pre-cooked or marinated, which made it difficult for them to cater to individual spice preferences. The kids meal, which included chilli paneer, was also very spicy, making it hard for the little ones to enjoy. Additionally, all the food arrived at once, even though we had ordered it as starters and then main courses, which disrupted the flow of our meal. Overall, we struggled to eat much due to the spice levels, and apart from the bhatura and parantha, nothing else tasted particularly fresh. It was a disappointing experience, and we had hoped for better.

Very rubbish food like their staff. Manner less & rude behaviour always like king of uk.Every time same behavior

Very rubbish food like their staff. Manner less & rude behaviour always like king of uk.

Went today on boxing day, all I can say this place is amazing. Think we were table 25b and the food, service and customer service, value for money, portions was outstanding. We have probably tried all the veggie restaurants in Leicester and nothing even comes close to Chai Paani. Owner is very friendly and polite. Will definitely be visiting again. From Mr Singh

Good place to eat food Good service

We went for birthday celebrations. Nice space to celebrate with a group of 10. Food was nice. Service was ok but somehow missed our order due to some technical snags,thanks to the management to inform that.

Ordered bhel through Deliveroo when it's arrived it was so soft and soggy at least they can put chutneys separately and it would have been crunchy

Great place to have vada pav and chai. Relax environment Quick service Nice taste Must try : vadapav and chai Little bit costly as compared with others Roadside parking available on belgrave road which you need to find on your own

Fue obligado a venir aquí de nuevo por la familia anoche y fue decepcionado de nuevo. La comida era bang promedio y los precios por las nubes. Todavía montando la reputación de cuando eran buenos, tamaños de porción para paneer frío, patatas fritas y todo era tan pequeño y cubiertos sucios, sin estándares en absoluto. Todo el mundo que come aquí debe gustar comida de mierda y platos sucios, lugar horrible con terribles propietarios y personal, disgustado incluso tuve que venir.

Chãi pani is best resturant in melton road . I visit there three week ago with my friends . We order pav bhaji and mango lassi That was awesome

Have been here a couple of times and enjoyed the portions of the dishes we ordered. The prices are good, as is the friendly service. It can get quite busy but there is enough space for diners.

Went here with my family a few weeks back in the evening after we had a ride on the big wheel.. We went for lots of bits so it was filling. Food was lovely presented very cafe like but it was very tasty, The masala dosa was very impressive! Service was very rushed, not relaxef and friendly. When our order was taken, it was OK but as food was coming out I felt everything was rushed and a bit slap dash. atmosphere wasn't to my liking.. the music I found was om too loud.. a little invasive and the lightning was harsh.. I would visit here again as the food was lovely but probably more as a breakfast or brunch/lunch affair

Ordered Mysore Dosa, Veg thali, papdi chaat and mango lassi. Food was OK in taste.

Wonderful - the food, the service, the staff. We will definitely come again to try more of the menu…

One of the best pani puri, doi puri and mushroom fry. Price reasonable. Lovely staff. Parking difficult.

Food was not as great as had previously had there. Crispy bhajiya portion was tiny!

Sumptuous food. Excellent variety. Quick service. Friendly staff. Everything you need from a good restaurant. Keep it up

Pedí un chisporroteo de sartén para llevar, solo lo cocinaron con colorante rojo y no estaba nada sabroso, así que tuve que tirar todo a la papelera.

Worst customer service . Food was okay. Atmosphere gives u a vibe of a haunted house

Nice food perfect environment and loved those old songs. Truly old is gold and with the food it just makes it even better. 👍

Food looked better on Deliveroo than it was. Overall okay.

Wow, I enjoy and look forward to visiting this restaurant. Amazing, delicious food. Large selection in the menu. All dishes are aromatic and staff are very friendly.Giod location, great variety and quality of food,desserts and drinks

We've been going here for years before it moved to the bigger premises and it just doesn't fail. Great location, good service and always packed with people! A trip to the Golden Mile isn't complete without a visit to Chai Pani!

Food was amazing and the service is quick

Living In Australia but dreaming of Chai Paani! My experience was mind blowing and overall experience… exceptional! This hidden gem serves authentic, mouth-watering Indian vegetarian cuisine that will leave you craving for more. Ambiance: 5/5 The warm and inviting atmosphere immediately made me feel at home. Service: 5/5 The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. My server took the time to explain the menu and made excellent recommendations. Food: 5/5 The dishes were expertly prepared, presenting a perfect balance of flavors and textures. My favorites included: - The mouth watering Pau Bhaji - The Golden crispy Bhajia with the Dip - The flavorful and aromatic Dum Aloo Highlights: - Extensive menu options catering to various dietary needs - Reasonable prices for generous portion sizes - Delicious Mumbai Sandwich Overall, Chai Paani is a must-visit for any vegetarian food lover. I'll definitely return and highly recommend it! Recommended For: Vegetarians, vegans, Indian cuisine enthusiasts. Will I Return?: Absolutely!

The best vegetarian food I have ever had. Excellent service and staff are really friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend going if you haven’t. For me the best dish is the Mumbai Sandwich.

Best Indian food in Leicester hands down, you have to try it!

Good authentic vegetarian Indian food

Amazing food, some of the best veggie Indian food I have tasted. Monty is the man

Best vegetarian restaurant in Leicester 10/10

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended!

Brilliant service and good food as always never fails to disappoint

Lovely warm place, nice friendly staff The food is amazing loads of options and price is just right.

Very good food and their staff very kindly and very helpful

Good menu to meet all needs, tasty food, quick service and good staff that go above and beyond to your needs. Would definitely recommend

Food is amazing have not got a bad word to say about it. Its consistently good and large variety of dishes to choose from.

Always full and never disappointed food and service always 10/10

Fresh and piping hot food, served super fast. Friendly staff and reasonable prices, portions are generous.

La comida era muy agradable y el servicio era rápido demasiado muy agradable alforja también batidos increíble me encantó Volveré de nuevo increíble g

Food was okay. Service was good.

Not Indo-Chinese but actually its Chindo-Inese

We called in on Sunday early evening for a quick bite to eat and were shown to a table straight away, brought menus and our order was taken swiftly and courteously. We thought the service was great and really enjoyed the food. Super tasty Bhel Puri and Masala Dosa along with a Thali. The portions were generous and we thought that the meal was very good value. When we went up to pay the gentleman on the till wanted to know if we enjoyed our meal and thanked us for coming. All in all we were impressed and would certainly go again! As parking near Melton Road can be tricky we used the B&M car park just off the roundabout which appears to be free and has a lot of space. Its only a short walk up the road to the restaurant from there. October 2024, updated menu more curries to explore.

Polite and efficient service. Enjoyed the food.

Good place to dine and spacious

Great service and nice tasty food 😋

Delucious food as always. Friendly staff and customers.

One of the first indian street food eateries Well established with a good range of food on offer

Food is always nice here service is tolerable

Vishand and the staff could not be more welcoming. The food is fantastic and we will definitely return. Tots Donal Sue & Edward

Food was amazing 10/10 Good customer care Staff were very helpful

Food is amazing! Service is great! Just ask to find a way to put in baby changing, please!

Chai paani gave me a complete Indian feeling, the atmosphere was really good as well as the staff and their service. Couple of suggestions: 1. None of the staff in the kitchen or serving staff were wearing gloves - please focus on hygiene factor. 2. The cauliflower used for gobi Manchurian was over boiled, it gives the feel of paste, also the pieces were too big.

Really poor and tasteless food. Our food came within minutes and had no taste and really not what we expected.

Best place for chana bhatura, masala dosa. If you crave Indian chai snacks, do visit chai paani

My husband and I had a most delicious Thali yesterday. Definitely value for money. Very friendly staff and the service was excellent. Will definitely go back and recommend to my friends and family.

### Disappointing Experience at Chai Paani I recently visited Chai Paani, and unfortunately, my experience fell short of expectations. I ordered the chili paneer, which arrived cold and dry—not at all what I was hoping for. It lacked the vibrant flavors and warmth that should accompany such a dish. Next, I tried the masala dosa, but it tasted stale and uninviting. It felt like it had been sitting out for too long, and I was really disappointed, as I was looking forward to a fresh and crispy dosa. The only item that was somewhat acceptable was the garlic naan. While it was decent, it certainly wasn’t the best I’ve had elsewhere. It was a bit underwhelming, especially compared to the high standards I had hoped for. Overall, my visit to Chai Paani was disappointing. With the quality of the food not meeting expectations, I’m not sure I would return anytime soon.

Good food & friendly atmosphere...

They are charging for good service not food I had sandwich which is not roasted properly and just spreads little potato masala a sandwich like cheap theater and put name Mumbai sandwich👎

Hmm quick service but small portions for the price Quite expensive for this area

Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices.

Amazing food, good quick service .

Amazingly delicious food! I have ulcerative colitis, so I often struggle to find mildly spicy dishes, as most Indian restaurants tend to serve very spicy food. However, this place offers the perfect dish, even for someone like me who is a picky eater. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended for all food lovers. Thank you.

For a 1st time visit, it fully confirmed what I have been told about this place. The usual Indian favourites. Nice atmosphere. Helpful service. Slightly pricey.

Very busy restaurant.pure vegetraian food very good..you can eat in and out.

4 stars from me as I am nonveg but great variety of food many many things to choose from.very good atmosphere. Large seating in and outdoors.

Buena comida callejera cuando fuera y sobre Leicester. Estaba en la zona con la familia para un evento deportivo y decidió comer algo ya que era muy tarde en la noche. El servicio fue muy rápido, la comida estaba caliente y deliciosa. El personal era muy servicial y rápido para responder, no necesitábamos esperar un segundo cuando necesitábamos algo. Chole Bhature fue increíble. Lo recomendaría para un bocado rápido

Food was really bland. No customer service and they charged too much as they serve street food.

I’ve been a guest of this place since the days of when it was called JALSA. Although the owners have now changed the food here comes highly recommended. Visited with my children which amounted to a table of five but extended family members. Ordered Paneer tikka masala Crispy Bhajia Naan Salty lassi Pani puri Cheese toastie Chilli mogo The team here are extremely accommodating, especially when it came to Catering for children. Food was present and tasted mild - they were happy. We asked for some of the food to be spiced up for adults and it was delicious. The food is delivered really fast and therefore weight times are extremely low The front of house are extremely welcoming and it’s just a great place to dine. Chai Paani comes highly recommended Service from Rahul and Prince was exceptional!

We waited for our turn and we went sent upstairs for seating. We wanted a table of 2 and when we reached they offered us a table which wasn’t great. We asked for another and they said those tables were reserved for 4. And then immediately gave those seats to a couple who were behind us and didn’t have any reservations either. Extremely disappointing behaviour.

Nunca te decepcionarás si comes en este increíble restaurante vegetariano. La comida y el servicio es absolutamente perfecto para lo que paga. Uno de los lugares favoritos en el corazón de la Milla de Oro de la India 💛