Crema's Take
“This Nepali café's real draw is its obsessive chai program—the Mumbai Cutting Chai alone justifies a visit, and the staff genuinely cares about guiding you through their expansive tea menu rather than just ringing you up. The spiced food hits hard too, from samosa chaat with perfectly balanced citrus to masala chicken curry, all backed by a warm atmosphere where Hindi songs and the aroma of curries create the kind of place you'll want to linger in during a snowfall.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Me and my husband had Mumbai Cutting Chai and Samosa Chaat. Very tasty. And vibe is great, service is great, they play beautiful hindi songs. Enjoyed the chai while it was snowing outside.
My food was prepared very efficiently. I got the samosa chaat. Big flavor, nice and spicy. The spices and citrus balanced the dish perfectly. My server Shanu helped me decide what to get, since I'm a little unfamiliar with this chaat. Their desserts (the one with cottage…
Love it here! Kind and patient employees who helped me make an informed choice about the options. They let me know there's some sugar in them and that I could order it without if I wanted. Small menu but so much to choose from. I got the Mumbai extra chai with ginger and no…
The aroma in this Nepali Cafe is mesmerizing. From curries to chai wafting in the air, one's palate is jolted. The first time I came across this shop, I had limited time and couldn't get anything. I returned the next day to be greeted by Uzi. He provided extraordinary service…
What a great find! Looove the super long menu of chai options and the food was so good! We loved the masala chicken curry bowl and the Pani Puri. (I can't believe they make this at a walk up counter spot just off Michigan. So good!) And the pistachio cardamom chai was excellent.…
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