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What to order
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BDF
Mentioned multiple times as a standout dish, praised for being perfectly crispy, full of flavor, and well-spiced.
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Kalyana Chooru
Highlighted as a personal favorite and a dish the reviewer would return for, described as a flavorful mix of beef roast, chicken, pickle, and chutney.
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Shawai Mandi
Recommended for its juicy grilled meat over fragrant rice, cooked to perfection and full of bold flavour.
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Appam
Praised for its soft center and crispy edges, and described as pairing beautifully with stew.
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Garlic Naan
Recommended for being light, garlicky, delicious, and a great accompaniment to curry.
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Prawn Roast
Mentioned as beautifully presented and full of flavour, making it one of the standout dishes ordered.
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Chattichor
Included among the recommended dishes for being mouth-watering, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
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Chicken Kismat
Described as perfectly spiced and wrapped in banana leaves, with a burst of flavour in every bite.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
About Chai Kadai East Ham
Chai Kadai East Ham is a restaurant in London serving Kerala, African, and Indian cuisine. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming staff, generous portions, and flavorful dishes, especially mandi, chatti choru, and chai. Guests also mention the cozy atmosphere and good value for money. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and accepts reservations.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Chai Kadai East Ham known for?
It is best known for mandi dishes, especially chicken mandi and beef mandi, which reviewers describe as flavorful, generously portioned, and well cooked. Many also mention chatti choru and the restaurant’s chai, especially karak chai and samovar chai, as part of the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Chai Kadai East Ham?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend chicken mandi, beef mandi, chatti choru, and alfaham chicken, along with items like pothichor, prawn roast, and appam with stew. The food is often described as aromatic, freshly prepared, and generously portioned.
What is the atmosphere like at Chai Kadai East Ham?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, casual, and warm, with several reviews calling it inviting and rustic. It suits groups and families well, and reviewers also mention it as a comfortable place for solo meals or relaxed time with friends.
Is Chai Kadai East Ham good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often say the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable or surprisingly affordable for the quality. The listed price range is £10 to £20, which fits the value comments about filling meals like mandi and chatti choru.
How is the service and should you expect a wait?
The staff are a major highlight, with reviews repeatedly mentioning welcoming, friendly, and attentive service, plus proactive help with ordering. There can be a wait for food during busy times, but reviewers say it is understandable given the crowd and the quality of the dishes.
Is parking available at Chai Kadai East Ham?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking is available.
Does Chai Kadai East Ham have vegetarian options?
Yes, Chai Kadai East Ham offers vegan options.
Is Chai Kadai East Ham kid-friendly?
Yes, Chai Kadai East Ham is good for kids.
