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Reviews - Chai Thali Camden

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9
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Excellent
188 reviews
Ambience
8.9
Food
8.9
Service
9.2
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  • Rose D.3 reviews

    10 March 2025

    8.5/10
    A fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, accompanied by fragrant biryani rice with spices, a rich spiced sauce, and a platter of sliced onions and cucumbers.

    Great chai

  • Nikki P.1 review

    9 March 2025

    9/10

    Excellent food and choice including great service and fabulous ambience. Size of portions could be improved slightly as a little on low side for value for money

  • Sandie C.1 review

    8 March 2025

    9/10

    Really nice food. Lots of vegan options and reasonably priced.

  • Mukesh K.1 review

    12 February 2025

    10/10

    Friendly and well informed staff and obviously excellent food and they had Paan!

  • Fernanda M.3 reviews

    4 February 2025

    10/10

    Lovely

  • Priti M.3 reviews

    22 December 2024

    5/10
    Soft bao buns filled with fried chicken or tofu in a creamy orange sauce, topped with thinly sliced red onions.

    Our server was quiet nice and welcoming. Ambiance was wonderful, decor is quiet nice. However, they definitely need to improve the food quality. From starters to the main course it was poorly seasoned food.

  • Deepa B.1 review

    7 December 2024

    10/10
    A rustic clay cup of rich spiced tea accompanied by golden-brown, crunchy biscuits.
    Warm spiced tea served in a rustic earthenware cup, featuring a creamy color and frothy top, evoking comfort and warmth.

    We went as ladies group ,this is my third visit,it’s a great place to celebrate occasions,they have Bollywood dance nights ,food amazing service great,lovely ambience,great place overall

  • Fernanda M.3 reviews

    22 November 2024

    10/10

    Friendly staff, great food

  • Sue B.1 review

    30 November 2024

    9/10

    The food here is amazing.

  • St john R.8 reviews

    28 November 2024

    8.5/10

    Good food and service and reasonable prices..

  • R V.1 review

    17 November 2024

    3.5/10

    Food should be improved. They need a better cook.

  • Deesha G.3 reviews

    7 September 2024

    10/10

    Incredible food - lots of choice and good quality

  • Hina B.2 reviews

    29 August 2024

    10/10

    The food was delicious and the menu offered lots of variety.

  • Michalle M.4 reviews

    27 August 2024

    10/10

    We had a fabulous evening with excellent food and service. Large portions, delicious and also comfortable. We didn't want to leave...

  • Christele D.21 reviews

    21 August 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food and service.

  • Sonya D.4 reviews

    16 June 2024

    8/10

    Great food, great vibes

  • Ruchi p.1 review

    2 August 2024

    10/10

    Amazing service by Priyal & delicious food...

  • Nitish S.2 reviews

    25 July 2024

    9/10

    We went for a team dinner and fully enjoyed the food. There are so many options of starters to select from and flavour of everything was so good from psv bhaji fondue to matka kulfi.

  • Geeta H.1 review

    6 July 2024

    5/10

    Terrible from the begining - table was extreanly sticky asked to move bust to realise they all were stickly and was asked to keep the paper menu under the plate. Orderd salted lassi no ice - only to be given lassi with ice, told the waiter she took the ice out by this time the lassi was already cold and given back half glass of lassi. Once the food arrived we asked for some salt only to be given a empty salt shaker. Whilst 2 of the kids had finished eatting myself and wife were still eatting the waiter just came and picked up our plates to clan up. Awful experiance never will visit again.

  • Scott D.

    Scott D.2 reviews

    12 June 2024

    9.5/10

    good curry!

  • Divya P.1 review

    19 May 2024

    8/10

    Tucked away from the crowds but the food is amazing

  • Kay V.

    Kay V.1 review

    13 March 2024

    4/10

    My recent visit to Chai Thali, an Indian eatery, left much to be desired. Despite high expectations, the overall experience fell short due to several key factors. Firstly, the prices were notably high, considering the portions served were disproportionately small. For instance, the starter, pani puri, was offered in a meagre quantity of only five pieces. Disappointingly, the filling lacked depth, with the puris inadequately stuffed, leaving little impression of the potato filling. Additionally, the imli shot accompanying the dish was overly diluted, lacking the tangy punch expected from traditional tamarind water and there was too much mint. The main course, highlighted by a butter chicken dish priced at £11.90, felt insufficient for individual consumption, contrary to the communal nature typical of Indian curry dishes. Accompaniments such as rice and naan were scant, barely sufficient to complement the main dish. The naan, in particular, lacked the characteristic fluffiness and thickness associated with authentic Indian bread, presenting a stark departure from expectations. Amidst these disappointments, the lone bright spot was the chili chicken, reminiscent of chili paneer, which stood out for its flavourful preparation and satisfying texture. Furthermore, my disappointment extended to the beverage options, notably the lassi, which was priced at an exorbitant £6.90. Given the context of London's dining scene, particularly outside of premium locales like Camden, such a steep price tag felt unjustifiable. Lassi, a traditional yogurt-based drink, is typically priced more modestly, ranging between £4 to £5 in most establishments. This disparity in pricing further underscored the restaurant's disconnect from reasonable market standards, contributing to an overall sense of dissatisfaction with the dining experience. In conclusion, while Chai Thali may offer a promising menu, the experience was marred by high prices, inadequate portions, inconsistencies in flavour and execution, and unreasonable pricing of beverages. For those seeking an authentic and satisfying Indian dining experience, this establishment may fall short of expectations, especially considering the value proposition in comparison to other options available in London.

  • Kamal G.

    Kamal G.2 reviews

    22 February 2024

    4/10

    Not recommend , portion size is not good and food quality is okay

  • Juan Pablo D.

    Juan Pablo D.3 reviews

    18 February 2024

    10/10

    Great place, a little hidden away, but definitely a gem. Will go back for sure!

  • Marina M.1 review

    2 February 2024

    9/10

    Loved it! A hidden gem, surprisingly not busy and the food was delicious! Great for people who aren't too familiar with Indian cuisine, but probably those more experienced will enjoy it too. Loved it enough to come again

  • Sharon M.18 reviews

    20 January 2024

    10/10

    This hidden little gem should be out for all to experience. The service was lovely our waitress was so friendly and helpful. The food, it was delicious. Portions were a good size and the flavours were so amazing.

  • Ram A.1 review

    14 January 2024

    3.5/10

    The quality of the food was terrible overall. The garlic naan was very salty and greasy. The prawn vindaloo curry was not spicy at all and very in thin in consistency. Very disappointed indeed. However the biryani was a little above average.

  • Vijay G.1 review

    13 January 2024

    7.5/10

    Good

  • Pranay L.6 reviews

    6 January 2024

    7/10

    Curry Portions were too small.

  • Ramesh G.1 review

    23 November 2023

    10/10

    great food

  • Jillian M.1 review

    30 September 2023

    10/10

    Tuck away in a quiet side street in Camden, I discovered a gem. Beautiful restaurant with really tasty dishes. Definitely worth a visit, I’m certainly going to be back there soon!

  • Isabelle D.

    Isabelle D.21 reviews

    23 August 2023

    10/10

    Amazing time at this restaurant the food is great and Amritsar out waitress took very good care of us.

  • Atul S.2 reviews

    12 July 2023

    10/10

    Great Indian street food. More interesting than your normal curry fare. Went with a group and everybody enjoyed the food and ambience. One of the best indian restaurants in north London. Definitely worth a trip….

  • Krithika R.

    Krithika R.5 reviews

    4 July 2023

    10/10

    We had a wonderful meal, the garlic naan was especially delicious, just right in terms of crispness and texture.

  • Heena B.1 review

    27 May 2023

    8/10

    Had a large group including children. Service and food was very good. Cocktails were also nice. Especially enjoyed the pau bhaji fondu. Will definitely be back.

  • Sonal S.1 review

    27 May 2023

    7.5/10

    Service was very good as was the food. There was a large group of people who had come with lots of children. They were unbelievably loud and the kids were standing on the sofas in the booths all the time. It was impossible to talk and there was no controlling them. If you want an evening to relax and talk, this wasn't the place.

  • Chirayu T.4 reviews

    10 May 2023

    8.5/10

    Food was amazing must try panipuri shots but overall it’s bit expensive.

  • Ana Paula F.

    Ana Paula F.3 reviews

    9 May 2023

    10/10

    I loved the food. The staff were super friendly and accommodated our requests; the portions were perfect. We will come again!

  • Caroline M.1 review

    8 May 2023

    10/10

    Loved this place. Held a birthday party and the staff really put on a great service especially when bringing the cake out with music etc. Food was lovely and staff were very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend

  • Subhash V.1 review

    8 May 2023

    7.5/10

    Worth a visit & then decide your experience

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