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Where to eat Masala Chai in NYC and New Jersey

Milky tea brewed with ginger and cardamom. We found Masala Chai on 122 NYC and NJ menus, and 285 more places usually serve it.

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A typical Masala Chai. Each restaurant makes its own version.

About Masala Chai

Masala chai is black tea simmered with milk, sugar and spices such as ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. It is the drink of India, sold on every street corner.

Regional versions

Every stall and home has its own blend. Cutting chai in Mumbai is a half glass, adrak chai is heavy on ginger, and Kashmiri noon chai is pink and salted.

What to order with it

Have it with samosas, pakoras or a biscuit. Most restaurants make it to order.

On the menu: 122 places

Bergen County, NJ

Brooklyn, NY

Essex County, NJ

Hudson County, NJ

Dish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveKarma Kafe505 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJRestaurantOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveEmpyrean Indian Kitchen20 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveNanduji3501 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: Spiced chai, small cup, Spiced chai, full cupFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveParatha Junction779 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala Chai, Irani ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveNanking101 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai Fresh-Brewed TeaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveSpirit of Laxmi100 Warren St, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai with GingerFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveCanteen789 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMedina Restaurant287 Grove St, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai, Sabaz ChaiFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveParadise Biryani Pointe835 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJRestaurantSouth IndianBiryani and HyderabadiIndo-ChineseListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Lassi♡ SaveGreene Chutney Grill105 Greene St, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: The Original Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveAmiya Contemporary Indian Cuisine101 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveKulcha Corner Jai Ho779 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJRestaurantOn their menu: ChaiFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveIndia on the Hudson1210 Washington St, Hoboken, NJRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveBombay West832 Washington St, Hoboken, NJRestaurantSouth IndianMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveMausam Indian1150 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: ChaiFull menu

Manhattan, NY

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBawarchi Indian Cuisine1546 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianBiryani and HyderabadiListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveChote NawabLexington Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Bhindi Masala♡ SaveDil e Punjab Deli170 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: ChaiFull menuDish photo: Samosa♡ SaveKolkata Chai Co60 Kenmare Street, Manhattan, NYChaat and street foodOn their menu: Chai By The Box & Catering, Box o' Chai, Hot Chai and 7 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveKailash Parbat99 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveDivya’s Kitchen25 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Ayurvedic Chai, Chilled Ayurvedic ChaiFull menuDish photo: Samosa♡ SaveVatan409 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveCurry and Tandoor148 East 46th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Chai (Tea)Full menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SavePatiala Indian Grill371 West 34th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveINDAY1133 Broadway, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: INDAY ChaiFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveMint Masala95 MacDougal Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Indian ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveMadam Ji154 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveThe Drunken Munkey338 East 92nd Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveDesi Galli101 Lexington Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai, Large Masala Chai, Vanilla Chai Cookie Bites by BakeologyFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveAhimsaManhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveAhimsa210 Thompson St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBenaresManhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveCurry King942 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Malai Kofta♡ SaveDoaba Deli945 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePunjabi Junction1665 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Desi Masala Chai, 10 Cup Hot Masala Chai, 10 Cup Ice Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveINDAY708 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveLungiManhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveLahana Authentic Indian Cuisine803 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Filter Coffee♡ SaveIndiCo Coffee Co.769 6th Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Chai Latte, Authentic Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveThe Kati Roll Company99 Mac Dougal Street, Manhattan, NYChaat and street foodOn their menu: Masala Chai Tea BoxFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveBombay Sandwich Co.48 W 27th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Masala Chai Tea, Iced Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveThe Kati Roll Company (53rd st)229 E 53rd St, Manhattan, NYChaat and street foodOn their menu: Masala Chai Tea BoxFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBombay's Indian Restaurant60 Pearl St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantMumbai and street foodIndo-ChineseOn their menu: ChaiFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveDesi Deli Punjabi Dhabha Indian724 10th Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Indian Ice Chai, Chai Latte, Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveCurry Express130 E 29th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Masala Chai♡ SaveAyurveda Cafe706 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Ice ChaiFull menuDish photo: Samosa♡ SaveDeep Indian Kitchen (Indikitch)25 W 23rd St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Chai GaramFull menuDish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SaveDual Specialty Store91 1st Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Vindaloo♡ SaveBombay Talkie189 9th Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Chai, Chai Latte, Chai Latte UpFull menuDish photo: Vindaloo♡ SaveCopper Chimney126 E 28th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Chai, Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveHot Clay Oven100 Maiden Ln, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Chai LatteFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSurya154 Bleecker St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka♡ SaveDesi Grub200 W 40th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: ChaiFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveBombay Kitchen120 Macdougal St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SaveCurry & Curry153 East 33rd Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masla Chai, Chai Tea KulfiFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePak Shahi Biryani & Grill71 W 109th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Milk TeaFull menuDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveBombay Duck Co.190 Bleecker St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Masala Chai (Tea)Full menuDish photo: Vindaloo♡ SaveChutney Kitchen856 8th Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Iced Street Chai, Hot Street ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveChandni Restaurant11 W 29th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveApna Masala Indian Cuisine342 E 6th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: 9. Masala Tea / Indian ChaiFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveUdipi Palace103 Lexington Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveThe Madras Cafe79 E 2nd St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBombay Palace30 W 52nd St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Chai Tea, Ginger Chai Tea, Masala Chai Tea and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveHampton Chutney Co.464 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Hot Chai, Iced Chai, Soy ChaiFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveKabab Bites369 Broome St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Indian TeaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveDesi Roti430 E. 14th St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveMasala Twist189 E Houston St, Manhattan, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Iced ChaiFull menu

Mercer County, NJ

Middlesex County, NJ

Monmouth County, NJ

Morris County, NJ

Nassau County, NY

Queens, NY

Dish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveOh! CalcuttaQueens, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai, Masala Ginger ChaiFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveParatha Wala103-09 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala Chai, Wala's Iced Chai, Coconut Cinnamon Iced Chai and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Aloo Tikki♡ SaveKababish70-64 Broadway, Jackson Heights, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveDosa Delight35-66 73rd Street, Queens, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SavePunjabi Kabab House91-52 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: TeaFull menuDish photo: Kadai♡ SaveAl Rahmania43-39 Main St, Flushing, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Sabz ChaiFull menuDish photo: Aloo Gobi♡ SaveStudent Biryani & Grill Restaurant4339 Main St, Flushing, NYRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Sabz ChaiFull menuDish photo: Bhindi Masala♡ SaveAl Mehran Pakistani Cuisine87-46 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveTikka Masala Restaurant8716 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveIndian Taj - Jackson Heights3725 74th St, Jackson Heights, NYRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Lamb Rogan Josh♡ SaveAanchal's Indian Restaurant45-12 23rd St, Long Island City, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Hot Chai Tea, Iced Chai TeaFull menuDish photo: Goat Curry♡ SaveMorning & Night NY40-17 12th St, Long Island City, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveRocky's Food41-23 29th St, Long Island City, NYRestaurantOn their menu: 99. Chai MasalaFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveAsian Halal Food Restaurant39-44 21st St, Long Island City, NYRestaurantOn their menu: Masala ChaiFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveGolden Terrace Restaurant120-23 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, NYRestaurantListed on their menu as masala chaiFull menu

Somerset County, NJ

Sussex County, NJ

The Bronx, NY

Westchester County, NY

Usually served: 285 more

We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Masala Chai. Call to check.

Dish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SavePunjabi Deli & GroceryManhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveThe Mint164 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveKesari2701 Broadway, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveTiffinEast Hanover, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SavePepper HousePlainsboro Center, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SavePatel BrothersSix Mile Run, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMirchiNorth Brunswick, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveShalimarNorth Brunswick, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveRudraks706 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBollywood TadkaEast Brunswick, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveBombay CuisineManhattan, NYRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveRaj's Indian Kitchen53 Nassau Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveBombay TandooriManhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveGo! Go! Curry!273 West 38th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveAndrew's Coffee Shop901 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveUtshob RestaurantManhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMalvanBrooklyn, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveFolkBrooklyn, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveDhanShiri169-28 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveMumbai Express256-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NYRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveGood Luck 4th Ave Beer House246 11th Street, Brooklyn, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveKing Of India249-04 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveB.B.Q. Village181-12 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveChicken Curry Chicken170-07 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveAujla'sManhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveSpice & Grill441 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBombay Grill House 371-51 Yellowstone Boulevard, Queens, NYRestaurantMumbai and street foodHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveKabab King73-01 37th Road, Jackson Heights, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveVeeray Da DhabaManhattan, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveManhattan Indian Flavor311 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMim Spicy & Deli GroceryManhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveDilli Dilli250 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveTimur Cafe & Bar39-02 64th Street, Queens, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveAngel75-18 37th Avenue, Queens, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveKhalil Biryani House1457 Unionport Road, Bronx, NYRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ Save125 Friends Deli & Grill124-19 95th Avenue, Queens, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SavePind Palace116-01 101st Avenue, Queens, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveGolden Punjab130-02 101st Avenue, Queens, NYRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveJay's Roti Hut135-09 Lefferts Boulevard, South Ozone Park, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveKhalil Biryani House167-20 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NYRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiHours not confirmedDish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveA2B Indian Veg Restaurant3159 US 46, Parsippany, NJRestaurantVegetarianHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMughlai Indian Cuisine255 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveSpice Palace112 Durham Avenue, south plainfield, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveNamaste Brooklyn1202 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveIndia Palace401 East 62nd Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveJyoti24 US-46, Wayne, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveStar of India Restaurant496 Kenilworth Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveGaia Masala & BurgerQueens, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveAnjapparManhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SavePappali129 East 27th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveAroma Restaurant53 Mountain Boulevard, Warren Township, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Tandoori Chicken♡ SaveBaar Baar13 East 1st Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveMuna152 East 46th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveSmart Juice Bar & Grill170-16A Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveJazba207 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBollywood Grill435 N Beverwyck Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveShalimar Halal Gyro Grill349 A George Street, New Brunswick, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBrick Lane Curry House540 Valley Road, Montclair, NJRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveJunoon27 West 24th Street, Manhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDeep Indian KitchenManhattan, NYRestaurantHours not confirmed

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How this list is made

We started from public records, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps, searched town by town for places those records miss, and read each restaurant's menu from its website or online ordering page. Places whose opening hours we could not confirm recently say so, and we check them again every month. Dishes marked "on the menu" come from the restaurant's own website or ordering page. "Usually served" is our best guess from the style of the place, so call ahead if you have your heart set on it.

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