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Chai Ki

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Indian
Ambience
Cool, Fun, Lively
Food Occasions
Dinner, Late night dining, Lunch
Special Features
Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Group dining [8+], Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

For classic Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist, come to Chai Ki at Crossrail Place, in the heart of bustling Canary Wharf. From the brains behind the popular Roti Chai, Chai Ki promises to be just as successful, serving up modern Indian soul food and innovative cocktails in a casual and lively dining space.

The high-ceilinged, industrial-inspired, yet classy, interiors create a hip and fun vibe ideal for celebrations, special occasions, and group dining. The garden rooftop terrace, boasting unique views, also sets the scene for an unforgettable evening. With a focus on sharing dishes and bar plates, Chai Ki offers a place of conviviality and refuge from London’s business district.

Expect to find traditional dishes reimagined, such as Tibetan-inspired chicken momos with a tomato and timur pepper dip, Kerala fried cauliflower with a beetroot and sesame drizzle, and Bombay bhel, consisting of puffed rice, potatoes, and red onions with a chilli garlic chutney and tamarind imli. Special dishes also include Achari chicken marinated with traditional pickling spices, Himalayan ribs and wings with a Nepalese chilli rub and pineapple, and a vegan Dakshini platter - three steamed idli rice cakes, jackfruit pepper fry, aubergine sambal pickle, and spiced lentil and vegetable sambar stew.

Desserts are just as more-ish, with classics such as gulab jamun and kulfi, as well as an indulgent chocolate chilli tart, and malai cheesecake with orange zest and clotted cream. As well as the traditional masala chai spiced tea, Chai Ki offers signature cocktails to drink. You may enjoy a lychee rose bellini, a summer sidecar, or a maha mojito. Vibrant and flavourful mocktails are also on offer, which continue the fragrancy of the main menu. Nearby is Chai Ki’s Toddy Shop, which showcases even more cocktails, as well as championing its own infused beers.

Chai Ki is a buzzing and colourful space, ideal for friends, family, or co-workers to escape from London and gather around exciting food and experimental drinks.


FAQs

Are there halal options?

Yes, the menu offers some halal options - just ask your server.

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Are there vegetarian dishes?

Yes, the menu has both vegetarian and vegan dishes on offer.

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Is there a set menu?

Yes, the party menus for group bookings are a set menu.

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Location

1 Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AR

020 7516 0444 020 7516 0444

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Opening Times

Afternoon
Mon 12:00-21:00
Tue 12:00-22:00
Wed 12:00-22:00
Thu 12:00-22:00
Fri 12:00-22:00
Sat 12:00-22:00
Sun 12:00-20:00

Reviews

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9 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Chris L

26 June 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Claire S

11 February 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Defo worth a visit !

very nice atmosphere 

great staff - attentive 

food delicious 

Craig H

04 February 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Hasnain R

30 September 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4

Natalie S

24 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Great atmosphere and amazing food *****

Anil T

15 January 2022  
Food & Drink 1.5
Service 0.5
Atmosphere 0.5
Value 0.5
Poor service and attitude from manager and staff

Pros:
- Food seems to be reasonably tasty, although if lukewarm to cold when it arrives.

Cons:
- Very poor service from staff and especially the manager who clearly was not concerned with making her customers happy.
Having pre-booked for lunch for three people on Jan 15th 2022 in the London Docklands restaurant.
We arrived and were shown to an extremely small corner table.
After being told by the waiter that not all the food could come at the same time due to the table size,
I gently asked that we be moved to a bigger table. The waiter said it was not possible so I a asked for the manager.
She repeated it was not possible as well. I voiced that I was not happy with this. She then left us to it.
We had to wave down a waiter as they were now all ignoring us to get the rest of our food which was now cold.
We promptly ate our cold food whilst the staff and waiter ignored us, waved down a waiter again, paid and left.
I will never be coming back to this place.

Summary
If you go to this place and ask or complain about anything, be prepared to be ignored.
The quality of the food is okay, a little on the pricey side, but not good enough to justify going there considering the poor attitude and service from the staff.

Robin W

15 June 2017  
Excellent food, service decor - just a top notch eatery!

raganello

15 June 2016  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 4
Atmosphere 3
Value 4
Efficient, friendly service
Once again, I was really pleased with quality of the food; all beautifully presented, too. Service was up to the usual high standard.

raganello

18 December 2015  
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
Friendly, relaxed, interesting
Interesting and tasty dishes served by amiable staff. Pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Tables are quite small for the large number of dishes you'll inevitably be ordering.

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