Reviews for Chai Pani Decatur in Decatur, GA

Loved it! A great place serving some true Indian flavors. I really enjoyed the Kheema Pav and Butter Chicken. We also had a... chance to taste their Brussel Sprouts Manchurian (A daily special). They run a cart style Pani Puri which is a must try, as wellas the other items on the Chat (street food) menu. Definitely a must visit! Read more

I went here for dinner with my family and overall we had a good time. I got the Mixed Vegetable Uttapam for the entree and it... was alright. I think it could?ve had more flavor. The texture was great but I wasn?t a fan of the coconut chutney, it lackedflavor. The matchstick okra fries were good. I?m a huge okra fan and the crispness and acidity from the lime was a perfectmatch. A huge con for me was the service from our waitress. She wasn?t really attentive and seemed preoccupied. I didn?t feelwelcomed as a patron. Additionally the parking is small and tight so be aware if you come during peak hours. Read more

We went for the Saturday lunch buffet and we were underwhelmed. The restaurant was 50% filled when we reached n still took them... 10+ mins get us seated!! The buffet food layout was not well thought out at all. They have the plates kept at one corner whichweiredly always resulted in a queue even when you were just trying to get a single dish. Also the food was not arranged in theorder you will usually eat the food. The menu was pretty limited for a $20/person Indian buffet with very limited and not thatgreat non veg options(only 2). The veg food n snacks tasted good and fresh, pretty close to simple Indian home cooking. Servicewas slow. Read more

Wow, what a gem! We stopped here without realizing they had a lunch buffet but it was such a great deal! (it was pricey but all... you can eat). I was particularly impressed with the freshly prepped chat in the buffet line. The place was pretty packed onSunday at lunch but there was no wait to get food. They also had a great selection of sauces and toppings. Needless to say, Iate too much. One gripe is that the only hot not vegan option was Butter Chicken. It was really good, but I would have liked tosee another option. That said, this would be a fantastic buffet if you ARE vegan. A highlight for me is the decor in here, evendown to the bathrooms. You feel like you are actually in a lunch spot in India. I only wish I lived closer! Read more

We came for the weekday lunch buffet and were pleasantly surprised. At $14.99 a person, you get a larger variety of quality... options than any other Indian buffet I've ever been to. This isn't the greatest Indian food I've ever had, but when I want a lotof volume and variety for cheap (AKA most of the time), Chai Pani more than hits the mark. The branding of the whole place isamazing, but I expected that as Atlanta is chock full of beautiful restaurants. I thought it was cute that the buffet carts werelaid out in a way reminiscent of street food vendors. I forgot the name of my favorite item, but it was the potato fritter thata staff member assembles with sauces and herbs for you. It's delicious with or without the toppings. We'll be back!!! ???? Read more

Love this spot! The food never disappoints - especially the street food! There are lots of vegetarian options. But be prepared... for long wait times. We last went during the pandemic when there was no indoor seating. But it may be open now. The interiordecor is fun and whimsical and kitschy! We always go back when we are in the Atlanta area! Read more

All buffet items were very high quality and they had a good selection. Everything was very hot and fresh. The mango Lassi was so... smooth. We were there around 12-1 on Friday and it was very crowded. They were working hard to replenish the buffet. Even thoughthey ran out of a lot of items they got more quickly. Inside dining room can be very loud. Read more

3.8 | came here per a recommendation of a friend during lunch and enjoyed my food more than expected. it?s a buffet style which... may be unique to this location but I?m not super sure. I had the mango lassi which felt like it was probably made with frozennot fresh mango, but everything else tasted pretty good. it didn?t feel like the best Indian food I?ve ever had but it waspretty spot on flavour wise with Indian food I have had in the past from friends and highly recommended restaurants. mostimportantly, it tastes pretty fresh, especially the naan, saag paneer and the dal. I would go back. the buffet style is around$16 and it?s unlimited. Read more