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The Chai Shop
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About
Features
CUISINES
Indian, Cafe, Asian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 10:00 AM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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4.9
140 reviews
Excellent
127
Very good
11
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Liberty E
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • friends
Thankyou massively Tahira. We all aboustley loved the scrummy food you cooked up. Full of flavour and spice!!! I Loved your homemaid gooseberries jam! That tasted aboustley beautiful!! Along side your chicken masala. A large platefull that just hit the spot. Our colourful group of friends all sat at the delightfully layed tables. While we ate we had a enjoyable conversation with the beautiful tahira. Best dinner chat I have ever personally had at the table.
Anyone thats walking past should most definitely enter this fragrant filled HOME Cafe.. as she said 'Make your self home' it certainly felt like it. It was a pleasure.
Much love and hopes for your future.
Liberty and the gang ❣️
Written 29 June 2024
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DarylAnneB
Newtown20 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
What a delightful lunch we had at the Chai House this week. The food was delicious, prepared in the traditional Indian way so it’s not greasy. But, what made is so special was not just the food but the sense of community there. The owner (Tara) is an amazing cook but also a very funny, engaging and entertaining host. She is happy to let people eat quietly if that’s what they would like to do but we thoroughly enjoyed the sense of community as we chatted to three people (a father/daughter and an older gentleman who frequents Chai House very regularly) on the other table. If you do go, ask Tara about her alter egos - she is bright and very talented ( not to mention her artwork on the walls). We’ll definitely be going back!
Written 30 September 2023
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Go18556941512
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
On a holiday visit I found this delightful Indian cafe. I had Goan vegetable curry with rice, a lamb samosa and a slice each of lime and coconut, and cardamom cake (not all for me..). All homemade and freshly cooked. I've eaten and cooked Indian food for decades but haven't tasted better homecooked Indian food and the service is very friendly. When you are in Bishops Castle I highly recommend The Chai Shop!
Written 27 July 2023
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thewalkers24
Saundersfoot21 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
This cafe is small, but serves food to take away or eat hot. It is all freshly cooked in the open kitchen. For starters we ate Vegetable Bhargies, straight from the stove, served with homemade lime pickle. For our main course it was a Goan vegetable curry and a Chicken Masala. Everything was tasty a little spicy but not too hot. We completed our feast with a home made lime and coconut cake.
Highly recommend.
Written 21 July 2023
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Trevor M
Doncaster15 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
This restaurant is a completely different experience , the host is very friendly and loves sharing her experiences with customers who all seem to know her. We had a mixed vegetarian plate each , every curry was different and it was impossible to choose a favourite. I loved it there
Written 12 April 2023
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Yvonne E
6 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
This is a small daytime restaurant with only a few tables. The curries are fresh and delicious. We like it so much that in the evening we eat early, 5pm, and then move on to a pub for a drink. It is run by a lady, mainly on her own, so don't expect fast food. Very convivial. We usually meet extremely interesting people who are also looking for a slow food experience. The cake is very tasty too.
Written 25 August 2024
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Harita
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • couples
Tahira is such an amazing host not to mention a brilliant chef😍!! Made our trip with her delicious, authentic food seasoned with entertaining anecdotes. We were lucky to have a wonderful mix of guests both times we visited, we ordered mutton rogan, chicken curry, bhagis and cardamom cake ( or gulab jamun cake! ) and ofcourse the Chai!! All worth a try and worth going back to the next day as well. What an amazing little treasure !! 🤩
Written 16 April 2022
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Kate R
16 contributions
Feb 2022 • friends
So lucky Tara is so close. Booked a special birthday meal for 6 & picked it up fresh & piping hot with huge home made samosas & bages. We had 3 curry's that I chose~mutton, chicken & vegetable with aubergines, rice & chutney & raita thrown in. Tara does offer banquets which she lays out for you & washes up at your home but we managed ourselves! The cafe itself is cosy & displays all her beautiful art work. What a talented woman. 👏 🥘🍲
Written 6 February 2022
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janeywhit
Marsden1344 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Quirky experience with a garrulous owner and an intimate and basic decor.
We really enjoyed our afternoon pot of tea with a lovely fresh lime and coconut cake, delivered with full on chat and gossipy opinion.
We picked up a takeaway to warm up in the van. It tasted homemade and authentic, we particularly enjoyed the samosas. We returned the next day for a Goan veggy curry and some bhajjis.
It’s certainly not smart or top end cuisine but kind of unique and we liked it.
Written 30 May 2021
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Sonia Devine
Newcastle upon Tyne14 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
What a wonderful lunch! Tara was an amazing host, fulfilling takeaway and in house orders by herself. That didn’t put her off being sociable. She can multi task! Her ethos is quality Indian food but healthy and nutritious. She could even make Boris Johnson feel welcome! I would spit in his food but she’s a professional always looking after her clientele. The food was so honest ad delicious 😋
Written 6 August 2022
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Penny H
Uphill26 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
We discovered this gem from looking in TA and were so delighted to find it had reopened that day after a months closure. The atmosphere is cosy and eclectic and we spent a couple of un rushed hours watching Tara cook her beautiful food and eating the dishes she produced. Quite a different experience with delicious food and stimulating chat
Written 26 October 2021
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SalisburySarumite
Salisbury2 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Lovely home cooked food in an intimate, friendly atmosphere. It’s great to be able to chat with Tara as she prepares the food. We were introduced to the folks on the other table and conversation included the whole room.
Written 2 May 2024
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Gingertraveller
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield16 contributions
Sept 2020 • couples
Popped in for a cuppa and two samosas and a slice of coffee and walnut cake later we felt right at home. Had been meaning to try as had read really good reviews and certainly didn't disappoint! All the food is homemade and Tara uses only locally sourced ingredients. Food was delicious, Tara was a delight and her paintings are pretty good too. We will definitely be back!
Written 27 September 2020
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Steve10002
32 contributions
Aug 2021 • friends
Excellent authentic north Indian food from Tara was very friendly & welcoming. We felt like we were guests in her home & were old friends. If you like Indian food hot you need to request it to be extra spiced up as it will probably be English hot rather then Indian hot 🔥
Written 22 August 2021
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987Kristie789
London2 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
My host Helen ordered a big Indian dinner from Tahira for our family gathering in Bishop's Castle. It was absolutely wonderful! Incredible curry, rice, samosas and pakora - and my favourite - naan - was done to perfection. Many thanks!
Written 1 June 2024
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