The Karak chai and toasties are so good. Come on Tuesday for $5 toasties. Good deal…read more The place was so hot and it didn't seem like the AC was running at all. I would avoid dining in during hot summer days here. The parking lot can be a bit tight. The entire plaza is quite small.

Made a quick pit stop at Chaiwalla of London on a rainy Sunday for some chai. It's a very elegant…read morecafe that has really good Indian street food options. I got their classic Bombay toastie which was sooooo good! It took me back to the streets of Mumbai. I asked them to make it extra spicy, and they delivered. Their chai was also pretty good! I'll definitely stop by again if I'm in the area

The Chai Wagon is no longer a wagon!! Their own storefront that is definitely worth a visit! It has…read morebeen in my list of tea shops to visit and I'm so glad that we made the time to stop in. The staff were so friendly and helpful - let us sample flavors before committing to our orders. We all loved our drinks - perfect for a brisk day in Vancouver! The shop is nothing special but the drinks and food are!! Can't have a chai without some street food - samosas were amazing!

Great vegan chai and soya chap roll! Flavourful and full filling with spiciness on the higher end…read more service is great

I'm a chai lover, so after hearing so many good reviews about this place, I couldn't wait to try…read moreit. I ordered a masala chai and a samosa. The chai was the best I've ever had. It was aromatic, smooth, and full of warming spices that made my whole body feel cozy. It's the perfect drink for winter. I also appreciated that they let me know ahead of time that sugar wasn't added, so I could adjust the sweetness to my liking. The samosa was delicious as well, and I loved the dipping sauces that came with it. The café itself has really nice decor, but it's mostly for takeout. There are a few tables and chairs outside. I would definitely come back for more chai!

Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 3/5…read moreService: 5/5 I'll preface by saying that this review is based only on trying their baked goods (not any drinks!)! I went on a Saturday afternoon and half of the tables were still free which was great. I was greeted by a really friendly barista who welcomed me in and took my order. While the chai menu looked delicious, I had just had a drink earlier and was only looking for a baked good to try. They had some cool fusion foods like a chutney croissant or pear & chai croissant. None of them looked super fresh - maybe a couple of days old, but I went with the pistachio & chai cookie to try. Unfortunately my freshness judgement was correct and the cookie tasted stale and oily. It also had a faint pistachio flavour but no chai flavour which was disappointing. I'd go back to try the chai for sure but can't really recommend the pastries or food based on my experience!

Upon walking in, I could smell a lot of Indian type aromas in the air. Might be a good place to…read moregrab a bite to eat; I was here for the chai though, not the food. I ordered a short cup of the Karak chai. I seem to be going through a bit of a chai phase these days, wanting to try chai from different shops that specialize in chai. I like the size of the short cup here. It was just what I needed to warm me up and give me a good taste of the drink while consuming fewer calories and doing less damage to both my waistline and wallet. The flavors were strong in this drink, and it was served with a cookie. Second place I've gone to recently where my chai was served with a cookie. The Karak chai was good but I was surprised at the limited number of chai options on the menu. With a name like Elaichi Chai for the shop, I'd have expected to see a wider variety of chai drinks on the menu. It's a small space but very clean and bright. With the sun shining in, my stool seat by the window was a very pleasant place to sit and drink my chai. Great place to stop for a drink on Fraser St. if you're in the mood for something a bit more quaint than the all too common Starbucks.

We wrapped up some shopping from a nearby grocery store and stopped by Elaichi Chai for a snack. We…read moregot their bun maska which is a soft bun with creamy butter filling, it's a classic indian snack that you usually have with chai. It definitely paired very well and the butter added to the flavour! We also got their dabeli which was really good! Not too spicy (which is usually is) but the flavours were amazing. Their chai was good, but not as strong. Their chai also came with some indian cookies.

Follow @jfoodreviews…read more Hey folks, jfoodreviews here. So this chain is quite popular amongst Indians. It's like an Indian version of Tim Hortons version. They had Indian snack, and import bottled drinks . I had the rose shake , it was creamy and delicious. It's in the mall, but seating is limited only 3 tables, but the food court is nearby. They have a bell to ring for service if no one is at the front .

I ordered their signature Karak chai. There was choice of sugar level. Drink was good. Price was…read moreaverage and comparable to similar options. Service was fast as it was not busy.

Pretty decent place and very good ambience. Visiting Vancouver never disappoints. My general mantra…read moreis stick to speciality of the restaurant but here I ended up trying the paneer roll. And it was the best items out here. On the contrary the cookie is way too sweet. I understand they are meant to but when you can sense a pain in your teeth because of sweetness - you know it's probably getting beyond a certain boundary. Coffee here are okay.

The recent washed-out Saturday had me craving a steamy cup of chai, so we paid Chai Coffee Company…read morea visit. Right away, I was impressed by how much seating they have. It was refreshingly easy to find a spot without doing the whole "table-saving shuffle" or splitting up. We ordered a Cardamon Chai, Chocolate Matcha, Mushroom Toast, Just Veggie Sandwich and a Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Heads up: they do charge an extra $1.25 for plant-based milk, good to know before you order. Everything came to under $45, which felt pretty reasonable for two drinks, two food items and a sweet. The Cardamon Chai was made fresh, creamy and rich and exactly what my rainy-day self needed. The Chocolate Matcha was surprisingly delicious, balancing out the earthy and sweet. The Mushroom Toast came open-faced and had a sight kick to it, and the Veggie Sandwich held together by cheese (no complaints here) and came with a side of chips. The cookie was soft and chewy, easy for sharing, they even warmed it up for us. All in all, everything we tried was tasty, the vibe was clean and comfy, and I'd happily come back again.

This is a chain for Chai and Indian Street food. Chai is…read morevery solid, they have different versions. I'd come back for the Chai. Food was fairly priced just not sure I liked it enough to come back for it.

I stumbled upon this place looking for a quick iced coffee. I got their iced pink chai and it was…read moreperfect in every single flavor. I was especially happy that it was just the right amount of sweet (I usually ask for drinks less sweet but this was perfect). I would 100% get this drink again, it was love at first sip. Their dirty chai frappe was a bit too creamy and did not have much flavor in it. I do appreciate how it's only $1 to size up to a large, and that the prices are all super responsible. The French toast was sooo good it was melty, cheesy, and spicy - such a great twist to a classic brunch item. It did take what felt like quite a while to get our order but they were super busy. I went on a Sunday afternoon. There isn't much seating but it wasn't too too hard to get a table.

We went to Tokyo Mithaiwala Restaurant for a long gap of a few months. My wife & me had the Thali's…read morewhich were excellent in taste, presentation, variety & quality. The Salt level was still a shade low , though better than earlier. the Naan's , 3 x Curries, Raita were all very good -including the onion-pickle combination. The rice was plain rice & I believe this could be enhanced by offering instead a peas or veg pulao. Also a masala papad would be welcome. Overall -one of the best Thali's in Vancouver & Lower Mainland -well presented in sparkling clean, uniquely shaped Stainless steel plates! My daughter had the croquettes - good, corn cutlets which were average in taste as the sauce was mild & bland. (need a fiery sauce to liven up), Tacos -satisfactory. The kids had Cheese toast which was very plain. Just cheese inside. (A slice of tomato, cucumber would enhance the taste). it came with French Fries which was good. The Restaurant is clean, airy , uncluttered with a nice ambience. Service by Ms.Priya was excellent ! The toilets were kept sparkling clean , well stocked & deserve mention. Overall a good experience & we will return again in the near future. Best wishes to the Management for an excellent feeling of comfort.

The cultural lineage of this place is certainly interesting, since from what I understand, this is…read morethe only Canadian location of an Indian restaurant from Japan. The restaurant is beautiful with both Indian and Japanese design sensibilities. They have a table service restaurant with both high tea and an extensive a la carte menu, and it looks like you can also buy mithai in bulk. The food isn't really Japanese-Indian fusion as you might expect, but more like Japanese impression of Indian food, if that makes sense? There's a few hints of Japanese and Asian influence, but the menu is mostly modern Indian. All vegetarian. There's no vegan or gluten free options for afternoon tea, but the a la carte menu includes many clearly labeled vegan and GF dishes. I wanted to try the afternoon tea set to get a wide sampling of their offerings. The set included: corn spinach puff, paneer tikka slider, cream cheese cucumber sandwich, samosa, chutneys for dipping, manchurian skewers, orange cranberry scone with whipped cream, rose rasmalai cake, dodha crunch, motichoor cheesecake parfait, and the choice between masala chai, coffee, or hot/iced caffe latte. It's $32/person for the set, which is a great price. I also appreciated that it was possible to order the set for just one person since it seems like many teahouses will only do it for 2+ people. I thought all of the items in the set were pretty good, and there was a balance between the sweet and savoury items. The only things that really left anything to be desired were that the scone was a bit dry and crumbly, and I thought the tandoori paneer could have been more flavourful. In general the flavours of the savoury items were a bit more subtle than in typical authentic Indian food, but for the most part it didn't come across as bland to me, just a different take on it. The standouts in the set were: the paneer slider - even if the paneer itself didn't impress, I loved the almost flaky texture of the pav - the manchurian, and the rose rasmalai cake. Also, the cream cheese cucumber sandwich had cilantro or chutney or something in the cream cheese which made it much more interesting than the plain version of this sandwich. The masala chai (my chosen drink) was also very good. It was served in a pot that contained 2 small servings. My waiter was very friendly and stopped by a few times to check in. When I was done eating and wanted my bill, it was easy to get his attention. I visited at what seemed like a quiet time so I didn't have much competition for attention. One thing that I thought was odd was when he gave me the machine to pay, there was no tip option - it would be cool if they had a no-tip policy, but I never saw any mention of it, so I wonder if he accidentally bypassed the tip when putting in my charge. It was an interesting and very pleasant experience. I was so curious about this place that I made a trip out from Vancouver just to try it (and couldn't get anyone willing to go to Surrey for afternoon tea with me, hence the afternoon tea order for one), and it was worth the trip!