Chaat and street food · Washington, DC

Chai Pani

An Indian chaat and street food at 1325 5th St NE, Washington, DC. The menu runs to 33 dishes, including kati roll and vada pav, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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1325 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Chaat and street food

$$ · Vegan options

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Disco BhelPoori, puffed rice, boondi, corn poha, sev, onion, cilantro, roasted peanuts, tamarind chutney, green chutney, bhel mix, green mango. A sweet, spicy, salty, tan
Aloo Tikki ChaatSpicy potato fritters served on cholle (chickpea stew) topped with tamarind & green chutneys, sweetened yogurt, and sev. (vegetarian)
Sweet Potato ChaatRoasted sweet potatoes, pomegranate, masala cashews, golden raisins, red onions, cilantro, & corn poha; tossed with tamarind & green chutneys. (vegan, gluten-fr
Pav BhajiThe infamous Maharashtrian street food! Spicy & buttery vegetable hash served with griddled pav, chilies, onions, cilantro, and lime.

Soups and salads

South Indian

Sabudana Vada TotsCrispy tater & tapioca tots seasoned with green chilies, curry leaves, cumin, & ginger. Served with Maggi hot & sweet ketchup. (vegan, gluten-friendly)
Cheese UttapamSouth Indian rice and lentil pancakes top with onion, green chili, ginger, and melty mozzarella cheese. Comes with coconut chutney and ghee-podi, a spiced lenti
Wild Mushroom UttapamExotic mixed mushrooms, scallions, green chili, ginger, & curry leaf. Served with coconut chutney & ghee-podi.
Vada PavThe OG. Spiced potato dumplings fried in curried chickpea batter topped with mint & tamarind chutneys. Served on two griddled pav with fried chilies. (vegetaria

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Sides and extras

Kids

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

33 dishes on the menu we read, about 27 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options

Dishes you can get here

Vada Pav

Butter Chicken

Shrimp Masala

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Location

1325 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 · Get directions

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Where is Chai Pani?

Chai Pani is at 1325 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Does Chai Pani have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 27 of the 33 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Disco Bhel, Out Of Stock, Aloo Tikki Chaat and Desi Salad.

What dishes does Chai Pani serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Chilli Chicken, Gajar Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Hakka Noodles and Kati Roll.

How expensive is Chai Pani?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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