At Chai Pani Decatur, your local Indian Restaurant in Decatur, GA, you’ll find bold spices, comforting classics, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests have rated us 4.50 stars across 3653 reviews, and we’re happy to provide accessible facilities along with great service and quality.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Spicy potato dumplings fried in curried chickpea batter topped with mint & tamarind chutneys. Served on two griddled pav with fried chillies. If you know, you know
Chicken breast brined in buttermilk, mint & chili on toasted, buttery buns with Maggi, mayo & sweet pickles.
Parsi style spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger, vinegar, and spices. Artfully garnished with onions & cilantro. Served with griddled pav.
The infamous Maharashtrian street food! Spicy & buttery vegetable hash served with griddled pav, chilies, onions, cilantro, and lime.
Cheese, onion, cilantro, ginger, & chillies. Served with ghee-podi..
Love is Love farm zucchini and zephyr squash, onion, cilantro, ginger, & chilies. Add cheese for $1. Served with ghee-podi & coconut chutney. (Dairy)
Poori, puffed rice, boondi, corn poha, sev, onion, cilantro, green mango, roasted peanuts, tamarind chutney, green chutney, bhel mix. A sweet, spicy, salty, tangy party in your mouth.
Our iconic kale fritters now as a chaat with sweet yogurt, tamarind chutney, green chutney, sour grape, melon seeds & green mango powder.
Auntie-made samosa served over spicy garbanzo bean stew. Topped with sweet yogurt and tamarind & green chutneys.
Julienned “okra fries” tossed with salt & seasoning, served with a lime wedge. Okra like you’ve never had it - one of our signature dishes. (vegan, gluten-friendly)
Desi-Chinese Street Delight! Crispy cauliflower seasoned with curry leaves, ginger, red chilli, & coriander. Served with ginger-soy sauce. (Vegan) (Wheat, Soybean)
Indo-Chinese classic originating in the kitchens of the Hakka-Chinese community in Kolkata. Battered boneless chicken tossed with onions, bell peppers, curry leaves, in a ginger-chilli soy sauce.
Fresh green mango, onion, roasted peanut, golden raisin, and cilantro tossed with crispy corn poha, tamarind and green chutney. Topped with fried curry leaves. (vegan, gluten friendly)
Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted masala cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime vinaigrette. Topped with Tandoori Paneer. (gluten-friendly)
Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted masala cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime vinaigrette. Topped with Grilled Masala Chicken. (Gluten-Free)
Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted masala cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime vinaigrette.
Marinated & seared chicken tikka in an oh-so-over-the-top tomato-cream-butter sauce with jaggery, roasted garam masala, and aromatics.
Local paneer simmered with spinach, tomatoes, green chillies, fresh cream, and house-roasted garam masala. A classic for a reason. (vegetarian, gluten-friendly)
with sweet yogurt
with sweet yogurt
with sweet yogurt
daal of the day served with basmati rice& sweet yogurt
Crispy chicken and cheese rolled in a griddled paratha
Milk dumplings fried in pure ghee and soaked in rose-cardamom syrup. Topped with almonds and pistachios.
Thick carrot-based pudding with khoya, sugar, cardamom, cashew, and golden raisin. Served with rabdi (sweet, thickened cream).
Spicy potato dumplings fried in curried chickpea batter topped with mint & tamarind chutneys. Served on two griddled pav with fried chillies. If you know, you know
Chicken breast brined in buttermilk, mint & chili on toasted, buttery buns with Maggi, mayo & sweet pickles.
Parsi style spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger, vinegar, and spices. Artfully garnished with onions & cilantro. Served with griddled pav.
The infamous Maharashtrian street food! Spicy & buttery vegetable hash served with griddled pav, chilies, onions, cilantro, and lime.
Cheese, onion, cilantro, ginger, & chillies. Served with ghee-podi..
Love is Love farm zucchini and zephyr squash, onion, cilantro, ginger, & chilies. Add cheese for $1. Served with ghee-podi & coconut chutney. (Dairy)
Poori, puffed rice, boondi, corn poha, sev, onion, cilantro, green mango, roasted peanuts, tamarind chutney, green chutney, bhel mix. A sweet, spicy, salty, tangy party in your mouth.
Our iconic kale fritters now as a chaat with sweet yogurt, tamarind chutney, green chutney, sour grape, melon seeds & green mango powder.
Auntie-made samosa served over spicy garbanzo bean stew. Topped with sweet yogurt and tamarind & green chutneys.
Julienned “okra fries” tossed with salt & seasoning, served with a lime wedge. Okra like you’ve never had it - one of our signature dishes. (vegan, gluten-friendly)
Desi-Chinese Street Delight! Crispy cauliflower seasoned with curry leaves, ginger, red chilli, & coriander. Served with ginger-soy sauce. (Vegan) (Wheat, Soybean)
Indo-Chinese classic originating in the kitchens of the Hakka-Chinese community in Kolkata. Battered boneless chicken tossed with onions, bell peppers, curry leaves, in a ginger-chilli soy sauce.
Fresh green mango, onion, roasted peanut, golden raisin, and cilantro tossed with crispy corn poha, tamarind and green chutney. Topped with fried curry leaves. (vegan, gluten friendly)
Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted masala cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime vinaigrette. Topped with Tandoori Paneer. (gluten-friendly)
Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted masala cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime vinaigrette. Topped with Grilled Masala Chicken. (Gluten-Free)
Shredded white & red cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted masala cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime vinaigrette.
Marinated & seared chicken tikka in an oh-so-over-the-top tomato-cream-butter sauce with jaggery, roasted garam masala, and aromatics.
Local paneer simmered with spinach, tomatoes, green chillies, fresh cream, and house-roasted garam masala. A classic for a reason. (vegetarian, gluten-friendly)
with sweet yogurt
with sweet yogurt
with sweet yogurt
daal of the day served with basmati rice& sweet yogurt
Crispy chicken and cheese rolled in a griddled paratha
Milk dumplings fried in pure ghee and soaked in rose-cardamom syrup. Topped with almonds and pistachios.
Thick carrot-based pudding with khoya, sugar, cardamom, cashew, and golden raisin. Served with rabdi (sweet, thickened cream).
Refreshing yogurt drink with sweet mango pulp and cardamom.
Lassi with fresh cream, rose water, and saffron. Topped with crushed almonds.
Lassi seasoned with roasted cumin and black rock salt. Topped with cumin powder
Refreshing yogurt drink with sweet mango pulp and cardamom.
Lassi with fresh cream, rose water, and saffron. Topped with crushed almonds.
Lassi seasoned with roasted cumin and black rock salt. Topped with cumin powder
Hear from our valued guests
Great experience with this place. Keeping it simple and worth it. Food 10/10 Taste 9/10 Choices 10/10 Vibe 11/10 Must try Veg Thali 💯
While not as large and diverse in options as similar buffets in Gwinnett county or further into Decatur, Chai Pani offers a competent, comforting, flavorful lunch spread. For folks with a Southern US palate, the food is spiced well with a moderate level of heat. The selections on my visit include classic Desi foods: Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer, Daal (lentil stew), battered and fried vegetables, Galub Jamun, breads and rice. There are also a couple selections of savory street foods: a puffed rice with aromatics and herbs and a fried potato cake with sweet and savory toppings. Everything is delicious, hot, and plentiful. Water and chai are offered for free. Other drinks are available at the bar. The local crowd is a good mix of the American melting pot; truly this is a place everyone can find something to enjoy. The music ran the gambit of soulful love songs to upbeat Indian pop and rock. It was loud enough to be present, but not so much to interfere in conversation. I ate on the patio as the day was quite pleasant; there were plentiful heaters to warm patrons on a colder day, though adding a few chilis to your plate may be more than helpful for those occasions. Overall, definitely a spot I plan to visit again. I no longer live anywhere with access to Indian food and Chai Pani fills that hole in my soul. For about $20 (including a tip), it's a bargain these days. I also recommend a short walk to Dancing Goats Coffee. The parking is free for 2 hours. It requires registration through a website via QR code, but no app or requirement to create yet another account.
The food was delicious The service is buzzing like a nice bee I highly recommend the Lamb shank Korma The Mango lassi is always welcome for people who are sensitive to spicy food Tho my dish was perfect Wesley was awesome too and super knowledgeable about the dishes Thank you 🙏🏻 Update: May 2026 Tawa Chicken is beyond description You have to come and experience it for yourself, you will love it, melts in your mouth I couldn’t get a picture of the actual specialty dish But I took a pic of the aftermath of nothing left but bleached bones 🦴🤤
We had such a great experience at Chai Pani. The food was absolutely delicious — every dish we tried was packed with flavor and tasted fresh. I really appreciated that there were plenty of options without it feeling overwhelming. It was the perfect balance of variety and quality, and everything on my plate was genuinely delightful. It’s the kind of place where you go back up “just to try one more thing” and somehow your plate is full again. It was very busy when we went, so be prepared for a wait. Parking was also a little tricky and took some patience. That said, once we were seated and started eating, it was completely worth it. The flavors, the selection, and the overall experience made up for the wait. If you don’t mind a crowd and a bit of a parking hunt, this spot is definitely worth checking out!
Recommended by people that already had visited. It was excellent! Bit quiet on a Sunday afternoon. Butter Chicken Weekend Lunch Thali had a great variety of flavors. Smaler portions with many different tastes. Going to tell recommend to others!
The butter chicken was pretty good. I went with a friend who had a vegan dish, and we shared the samosas to start the whole meal was great. The food is super flavorful and has a nice kick to it, but it’s not so spicy that it’s overpowering. It feels like a perfect spot for someone who is just starting to try Indian food since everything is so well-balanced. The rice was cooked just right, the service was solid, and the place was actually clean and kept up well. If you're looking for a good meal that hits the spot without being too much, this is a great pick.
Lily was an amazing server, hands down. It was our first time visiting this establishment and my brother's birthday. Lily made sure our 1st experience was top tier. We wanted a first experience together yet something very different Chai Pani was it. From the cocktail 🍸 to the food, our taste buds were violated with extreme delight! Because we went full throttle with our experience I will post the pictures of our table's excursions...🤣🤣💯💯👌
Had an incredible time grabbing drinks and street food at Chai Pani in Decatur! The energy in this place is so fun and vibrant, making it the perfect spot for our group. We ordered a round of cocktails and went all out on the menu, getting the Vada Pav, Disco Bhel, Samosa Chaat, and SPDP. Everything hit the mark. The Vada Pav was totally authentic, and the crunch, tang, and spice of the chaats were perfectly balanced. Fast service, great drinks, and elite street food. Highly recommend!
Friends recommended this restaurant which was a ways out of Midtown ATL but it was well worth the trip. There was a short wait for an table and in the meantime, we ordered drinks and pani puri which is served right in the waiting area. It was delicious. We ordered what our friend recommended and he hit the nail on the head. I had a tamarind margarita that I highly recommend and my wife had iced chai tea. The food was great, came out fast and we shared every dish. We sat in their outdoor seating and it was quite comfortable even in a downpour of rain. We’ll definitely return when we visit Atlanta again!
Went for a quick evening snack. The Gobi 65 was crunchy and flavorful at the same time. The chicken kathi roll was yummy with well cooked tender chicken. The Disco Bhel had multiple different textures and was fun to eat. The Shrimp karahi curry that comes with rice is yummy and filling. Samosa chaat was very good as well. Chai was ok. The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. Definitely looking forward to going back and trying other items!
Common questions about Chai Pani Decatur
Chai Pani Decatur is located at 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030, United States, Decatur, GA, United States.
You can reach Chai Pani Decatur by calling +1 404-378-4032.
Chai Pani Decatur has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 3653 customer reviews.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following offerings: Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Chai Pani Decatur features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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