If you are looking for authentic Indian food and are nearby Chapel Hill, this spot is a must! Great vibe, great location, awesome service, great food. There is free parking on the side of the building. Not alot, so be prepared to search around if need be. It's Franklin st. What do you expect! read more

Pravin was an absolute bro he was really cool and professional, he had this really cool smoke drink machine it makes a bubble and then comes out the bottom just ask for it and you'll see! read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Bar area - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Very good food! I love their chicken tikka massala. They have good service and the restaurant is well decorated! read more

Had a great meal on a Friday evening! We were able to get a reservation for 7 for a friend's birthday! We had veg samosas to start and I had Kadai Paneer for my entree. I had it mild, next time I'd try medium - I didn't feel like mine had any heat to it at all as mild. The portion was huge and I had leftovers for an entire meal the next day! Yum! read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Kadai Paneer - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Love this place!! The food is always delicious, and the ambience is very nice yet still comfortable. Lots of parking in the lot for the building (a rare thing for Franklin St), and the big windows are great for people watching (: The drinks were surprisingly what stood out to me about our meal! I loooove Mango Lassi and Chimney's is phenomenal, and the Massla Chai is to die for!!! read more

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Had a wonderful relaxing lunch here. Really beautiful space. The thali was fresh and scrumptious.

We have wanted to try this place for a while. my son and his fiancé went last week and highly recommended we go there. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was really nice and , our food was out of this world, the owner checked on us multiple times, we definitely will be going back. read more

Another great Indian restaurant on Franklin! We came here on a Sunday night, and there weren't many people there. It was quiet, bright, and clean inside, and our server was quite softspoken and kind. I ordered the mixed grill, plain naan, and my friend got the chicken biryani. The food came pretty quickly and I was served with a beautiful platter of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken and shrimp, and other meats that I'm not too sure of. It also came with a side of white rice. Everything was scrumptious! It was packed with flavor so you definitely need some naan or rice to go with bites. The naan was cooked nicely and had butter on it. They give you a ton of meat which filled me up! Overall, very good Indian food, and I would love to come back! read more

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Horrible experience. Waiter was slow and rude. Never coming back- also we thought food was good until we came home and it kept us all night with food poisoning. Do yourself a favor and avoid at all cost! read more

This restaurant is beautiful and clean and staff is very nice. And the food was awesome! We got the lunch specials. One vegetarian and one non-vegetarian. It's a pre-set menu with fried vegetables (squash blossoms maybe) as an appetizer (these were delicious!), chicken tikka masala or shahi paneer (same spices, one just had chicken and the other didn't, both delicious, chicken came in big chunks), lamb bhuna or mixed vegetables (same spices, one was vegetarian, the vegetarian one was my favorite of all the dishes), a chickpea dish which had a great flavor and was a bit spicy (we ordered mild for everything), naan (fresh and soft), and a gulab jamun for dessert (like a donut hole soaked in syrup). We also got samosas for an appetizer and they were cooked perfectly with a bit of crunch and had a great flavor and texture to the filling. I would definitely go back! read more

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Absolutely love their food and better yet their deals!! The thali available during lunch is SO GOOD! And very very reasonably priced!

Very good food - always fast and delicious. I've tried several different dishes and all were wonderful.

The service was impeccable! Our waitress was impeccable!!! Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar gave us authentic flavour, mouth watering, phenomenal food, and drinks! Kudos to all the staff from our waitress who greeted us with a welcoming smile even if it was 20 mins before closing the kitchen. The chef who made our food fresh and delicious! Our drinks are delicious too. They mean business! This restaurant is awesome! This is by far the most delicious Indian food I've tasted in the Chapel Hill area. We came across the Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar that has a good ambiance and a very nice restaurant. They gave us the experience and food that we were craving for a while. We will definitely come back! Highly recommended! read more

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Ordered something online and wanted to change the time for pickup. Proceeded to call them to ask them to change the time of pickup, and they said they could not find my order. I then called them again two separate times to fully confirm that my order was not placed. I ended up just placing an order on the phone for the right time and picked it up. When I picked up my order, I asked them about my previous online order, and they still said that they couldn't find my order and told me that I must have made a mistake. I, in fact, did not make a mistake because they called me 2 hours later to tell me that my order needed to be picked up. So they essentially called me delusional 4 times and then got mad at me for not picking up an order they FULLY TOLD ME didn't exist. I asked for a refund because I swear these people recognized me enough to know I had inquired about this order before, and they told me that I would not be able to get a refund. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch because I was in the area for an appointment. I kept it simple and chose the $15 vegetarian lunch thali. I appreciate that the wait staff asked for my spice level when I gave my order. While I'm sure the list of items change, what I received was vegetable pakora for the appetizer, a small "salad" of onions, carrot and cilantro, chana masala, another vegetable dish, a bowl of rice, and 2 pieces of gulab jamun. Oh, and 2 pieces of naan, plus chutneys -- cilantro and tamarind. The food arrived at the table quickly and was piping hot! The taste of every single item was delicious and definitely fresh tasting. The only issue is that the service was not particularly friendly or engaging. I didn't expect for the server to have a conversation with me, but he gave off a vibe as if he wanted me to hurry up, eat and then leave. On the other hand, he wasn't abrupt, just...indifferent? Anyway, five stars for the food and ease of parking. One star off for the service. read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Lunch thali - vegetarian option. - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Had such a great dinner at Chimney last night. Kind and efficient service. Excellent food and reasonable prices. The food has a unique quality that felt special and delicious. 5 stars! read more

How about just the perfect town with just the perfect strip of restaurants and people. Chimney is in the middle of it all with a great open corner space. The decor is superb, lounge area, bar, table seating and awsome lighting. I loved everything about inside. We were so hungry and Yelp show me all the restaurants nearby however by time I decide I wanted Indian food, it apparently was closed for two hours but the doors were still open so when we walked in unbeknownst, a smiling Parvin meet us saying they are closed but he will take us as his last lunch costumers. Our chicken tikka masala and garlic Nan bread with rice was the most delectable. Without looking on the menu we ordered. Parvin chat us up about Indian beer which we decided to get which was great. Parvin was so helpful and we chatted about the town, restaurant and cricket. Very great experience, great food and clean well put together dinning space. read more

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I would say Chimney's is hit or miss, but in reality it's exceptional or very good. Today it was exceptional. Food was piping hot, and delicious! *Chef's kiss. read more

I just went for Masala Chai, they gave quick instant tea on the name of chai for 4.3$ Atleast they could mention what I am going to get, really disappointed for what I got for the price. read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Atmosphere: Chimney is a clean, elegant restaurant located on Franklin Street. The restaurant is pretty spacious and has a welcoming bar when you first enter. The parking available in front of Chimney is also a big bonus compared to other restaurants on Franklin. Service: Our server was kind and prompt in taking our order. The food did take a bit longer than expected to come out however, with about a 20 minute gap in between our starter and the main entrees. Food: We started with the Basket of Naans. The plain and garlic naans made for a great starter/side during our meal. We also got the Tandoori Chicken, which was spicy and had a good amount of sauce on it. For our main dishes, we ordered the Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chana Masala. The main courses initially appeared to be small in portion, but they were very filling. The Biryani was one of our favorites and was simple, spicy, and full of flavor. The sauces in the Tikka Masala and Chana Masala were also rich and complex, especially when absorbed by the leftover naan. Overall: Although a bit pricey, Chimney makes some great food. This is a great spot for a date night or an indulging dinner with friends. We would love to come back to try more of their dishes! read more

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The food taste good and above average. The service is okay. The ambience is average, not any fancy. read more

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We had a delicious lunch at Chimney. They have a lunch special with different small portions so you get a taste of different things, including dessert. Everything was wonderful and just the right amount. read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - The non-vegetarian lunch special - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I am so glad this place opened up on Franklin St! Last week, I got the paneer butter masala delivered to my apartment, and I raved about it for so long that my roommates bought some, too. Now we're all hooked on Chimney's food! I split the malai kofta and the palak paneer with my mom for dinner last night. While I found the palak paneer to be a bit bland--perhaps I need to ask for a higher spice level!--the malai kofta was absolutely AMAZING. I love that they give free rice, and the naan is to die for. Chimney also has far more reasonable prices than the neighboring Cholanad, and Chimney's owners won't tow you for parking in their lot and stepping out to run another errand (unlike Cholanad). I am super interested in coming back here and sampling everything on their menu! I highly recommend this place as along with Vimala's it's one of the best Indian restaurants in Chapel Hill. read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - malai kofta and palak paneer! - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Everything was too great! Good food, great ambience. Went for thali and it was worth a try. Much better than other Indian restaurants nearby. read more

I didn't get a chance to enjoy the food! Before they had my car towed! Chimney Indian kitchen Don't eat here they greedy MF people! It cost me $380 for lunch! I parked at 306 W. Franklin street to eat lunch got my car towed! read more

Chimney is excellent in every way: great service, food presentation and taste, ambiance, and location. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and I know how hard it is for restaurants to survive on Franklin Street so I thought I would spread the good news. The menu is divided very nicely into vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with more than enough variety to satisfy any type of appetite. Prices are fair - 13 to 24 for dinner entrees (with majority of entrees being 13 -16). My friend and I ordered the malai kofta and the Palak Paneer and split a side of Garlic Chili naan. Portion sizes are very generous and the flavors are spot on. They both come with generous servings of rice. The Garlic Chili naan had quite a kick (beware, those with low spice tolerance) - but my friend and I loved it. Can't wait to come back! read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Vegetarian korma and Palak Paneer - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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10/10 authentic and delicious Indian food. We ordered the chicken 65, tandoori salmon, and lamb tikka masala, and everything was INCREDIBLE. We also got a side of garlic naan that was flaky and flavorful. The spice levels on the lamb and salmon were both medium (accurate to our order) but the medium heat request for the chicken tasted very mild. Service and are were very nice and clean. Would love to come back! read more

Had lunch there and it was really good. Dinner is the busiest time there and was in the only group in the place at lunch. Service was good and it seemed our food was made to order so it wasn't sitting. Took a good bit but was well worth the wait. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for past 2 years and its disturbing when people write misinformation! Besides being the best Indian food in the area with very good service. From few months the property landlord authorized a private parking for all the business in that area. So if you coming to park and go somewhere else other than the business that are authorized to customers parking the property landlord is responsible for getting your car towed if you are not reading the signs. The other business owners and Chimney is not responsible for it to clarify! Its really selfish for people to put a blame on others for their own mistakes...read the signs before parking there! The business owners are not in charge or authorized to get you out of it if you don't have any proof to show the tow guy you were there and not just a walk off after parking. The towing company is watching you through their camera's. Chimney staff told us your car will not be towed if you are attending their restaurant or other connecting business assigned to that private parking for their customers only! read more

One of Chapel Hill's best restaurants. Amazing food and great service mindset. Highly recommended. read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Lunch sampler. Fantastic. - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This is a nice place for a good meal on Franklin street. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is very nice and they have a small bar as well. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Marsala medium spiced. I was offered mild, medium, and spicy. I was told the spicy would be an 8 out of 10, so I went with the medium and satisfied with the spicy flavor. The food was absolutely delicious; however, it was way light on the chicken. This was very disappointing to say the least. The naan was perfect! read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - Chicken Tikka Marsala - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Had a great meal at Chimney Friday night. It was our first time there, and we couldn't have had a better experience. We started off with their cosmo-like cocktail with exploding fragrances - a must have for the taste and experience. We then ordered a few samoas and an order of fried cauliflower which was out of this world! For a main course, my wife ordered the Tandori Shrimp and I ordered the Lamb Vindaloo. Both entrees were excellent. The wait staff and management were very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be going back soon! Ted read more

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We did takeout from here, and all i can say is that it is excellent food - and I'm very picky about finding good Indian food. Lovely subtle additional flavors that come through, balanced with the flavors you expect for each dish. "Mild" still has a tiny kick which was nice. The samosas are the best I've had in the Raleigh Durham area, and I've eaten at most Indian places in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill / Carrboro areas. We also found the food not oily, and there were options for vegans which were very nice according to our vegan. The four people who are the food from here are all highly experienced with Indian cuisine and all LOVED the food. Well done Chimney! read more

Tar Heels and surrounding areas Introducing the best upscale Indian kitchen in town! From the amazing staff, to the modern decor, and we cannot forget the best part - the amazing tasting food! The menu is classic Indian with an upscale, modern twist. We love the simplicity of the menu. All of these dishes are classic favorites. Check out the newest establishment in Chapel Hill, conveniently located on Franklin Street! Get here this week! Your taste buds will thank you @chimneyindian 5 out of 5 read more

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So this review is for the bar. I only tried the appetizers so can't comment on the food completely. but guys!!! Let me tell you, what a hidden gem in the heart of chapel hill. We had wanted to try a bar next door but was disappointed in the cocktails and walked into this one solely because it wasn't crowded and looked like it was a hole in the wall with clean decor, and boy I'm so glad my brother dragged us in! Bartender made us fantastic cocktails, and definitely has experience in taking Drinks and giving it an Indian twist! I'm definitely bringing guests to this one and can't wait to come back' definitely check out the food and drinks read more

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I had ordered from Chimney on doordash several times and the food was always good. I thought I'd pass by today and was pleasantly surprised. The decor and interior space are beautiful and spacious. The service was very friendly and food (non veg lunch special at $13 + tax) was both delicious and a really good bargain. I would recommend this place for great Indian food in Chapel Hill. read more

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar - the non-veg lunch special - Indian Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Curries were great with yummy seasonings. Service was great with nice and super friendly staff. Highly recommend the warm chai. Goat cheese naan and Indian style fries were good but nothing special. Rice pudding desert was also pretty good. The seating was pretty close together, but it wasnt too busy even at peak hours. Will go again. read more

Food is delicious. Atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. Service is professional and attentive. Order the korma dish and you will thank me. Food had just the right amount of heat. I like spicy & interestingly they didn't ask us how spicy so we rolled with it. Let the chef be an artist ya'll! Not a problem for us. I love this place and can't wait to go back. read more

The food is really good but the service is great! Had a wonderful time with side-walk dining. Prices are reasonable. Very pet friendly outside. The sag paneer and the mixed tandori plate were excellent. read more

Food has plenty of zip! Service is congenial and timely. Ambiance is great for conversation. This is not an exotic joint. They're very good for what they do. read more