Chai Pani Decatur

406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
(404) 378-4032

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Customers' Favorites

Sloppy Jai Kheema Pav Non-Veg
Sev Potato Dahi Puri SPDP
Mixed Vegetable Uttapam
Matchstick Okra Fries
The Vegetarian Thali
Butter Chicken Combo
Saag Paneer Combo
Vada Pav Sandwich
Gobi Pepper Fry
Chilli Chicken

Menu

Featured items
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken in an over the top tomato-cream-butter sauce with jaggery, roasted garam masala, and aromatics. Finished with butter (because butter), and kasturi methi. Served with Basmati Rice.
Saag Paneer
Sach organic paneer simmered with spinach, tomatoes, green chillies,fresh cream, and roasted garam masala. Garnished with ginger sev and grated nutmeg. Served with Basmati Rice. (vegetarian).
Kale Pakoras
Indian style savory kale fritters made with curried chickpea batter. Served with green chutney & sweet yogurt. (vegetarian)
Daal of the Day
Daal is an everyday staple all across the subcontinent of India. No family meal ever feels complete without the warm comfort of this humble dish of slow cooked lentils. Served with Basmati Rice.
Desi Chicken Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Served with grilled chicken.
Desi Paneer Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Topped with grilled paneer.
Hot Chai
Black tea steeped with ginger, cardamom and milk.

Lunch
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken in an over the top tomato-cream-butter sauce with jaggery, roasted garam masala, and aromatics. Finished with butter (because butter), and kasturi methi. Served with Basmati Rice.
Desi Chicken Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Served with grilled chicken.
Kale Pakoras
Indian style savory kale fritters made with curried chickpea batter. Served with green chutney & sweet yogurt. (vegetarian)
Saag Paneer
Sach organic paneer simmered with spinach, tomatoes, green chillies,fresh cream, and roasted garam masala. Garnished with ginger sev and grated nutmeg. Served with Basmati Rice. (vegetarian).
Daal of the Day
Daal is an everyday staple all across the subcontinent of India. No family meal ever feels complete without the warm comfort of this humble dish of slow cooked lentils. Served with Basmati Rice.
Desi Paneer Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Topped with grilled paneer.
Hot Chai
Black tea steeped with ginger, cardamom and milk.
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings fried in pure ghee and soaked in rose-cardamom syrup.
Naan
MANGO LASSI
ICED CHAI
Chapati (2)
Flatbread
Mixed Vegetable Uttapam
SWEET LASSI
FRESH LIME SODA
Basmati Rice
LIME RICKY
Raita
SALT LASSI
LIMCA

Extras
Naan
Sweet Yogurt
Coconut Chutney
Green Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Cumin-Lime Dressing

Featured items
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken in an over the top tomato-cream-butter sauce with jaggery, roasted garam masala, and aromatics. Finished with butter (because butter), and kasturi methi. Served with Basmati Rice.
Samosa Chaat
Auntie-made samosa served over spicy garbanzo bean stew. Topped with sweet yogurt and tamarind & green chutneys. (vegan)
Matchstick Okra Fries
Julienned "okra fries" tossed with salt & chaat masala, served with lime. Okra like you've never had it - one of our signature dishes. (vegan)
Saag Paneer
Organic paneer simmered with spinach, tomatoes, green chillies,fresh cream, and roasted garam masala. Garnished with ginger sev and grated nutmeg. Served with Basmati Rice. (vegetarian).
Chicken Kathi Roll
Spicy masala chicken rolled in a griddled paratha with egg, Desi slaw, green chutney, red onion, & cilantro. Served with Maggi hot & sweet ketchup.
Chilli Chicken TO GO
An Indo-Chinese classic originating in the kitchens of the Hakka-Chinese community in Kolkata. Stir-fried boneless chicken, onions, bell peppers, curry leaves, and ginger-chili soy sauce
Vada Pav
(Order of 2) Spicy potato dumpling fried in curried chickpea batter topped with green & tamarind chutneys. Served on griddled pav with fried chillies. If you know, you know. (vegetarian)
Kale Pakoras
Indian style savory kale fritters made with curried chickpea batter. Served with green chutney & sweet yogurt. (vegetarian)
Desi Chicken Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Served with grilled chicken.

Chaat & Uttapams
Samosa Chaat
Auntie-made samosa served over spicy garbanzo bean stew. Topped with sweet yogurt and tamarind & green chutneys. (vegan)
Chilli Chicken TO GO
An Indo-Chinese classic originating in the kitchens of the Hakka-Chinese community in Kolkata. Stir-fried boneless chicken, onions, bell peppers, curry leaves, and ginger-chili soy sauce
Corn Bhel
Fresh-roasted corn, cucumber, cilantro, mint, heirloom tomato, & onion tossed with corn poha & cumin-lime dressing.
Disco Bhel
Poori, puffed rice, boondi, corn poha, sev, onion, cilantro, roasted peanuts, green mango, tamarind chutney, green chutney, bhel mix, pomegranate. A sweet, spicy, salty, tangy party in your mouth. (vegan)
Gobi Pepper Fry
Crispy cauliflower, black pepper, onion, garlic, soy, curry leaves, ginger, green chilies. (vegan)
Desi Chicken Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Served with grilled chicken.
Mixed Vegetable Uttapam
Carrot, peas, onion, cilantro, curry leaf, ginger, & chillies. Served with sambar & coconut chutney. (vegan)
Desi Paneer Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing. Topped with grilled paneer.
Matchstick Okra Fries
Julienned "okra fries" tossed with salt & chaat masala, served with lime. Okra like you've never had it - one of our signature dishes. (vegan)
Tomato Cheese Uttapam
Tomato, cheese, onion, cilantro, curry leaf, ginger, & chillies. Served with sambar & coconut chutney (vegetarian)
Kale Pakoras
Indian style savory kale fritters made with curried chickpea batter. Served with green chutney & sweet yogurt. (vegetarian)
Vegan Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, roasted cashews, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, sev, cumin-lime dressing.

Indian Sandwiches & Rolls
Chicken Kathi Roll
Spicy masala chicken rolled in a griddled paratha with egg, Desi slaw, green chutney, red onion, & cilantro. Served with Maggi hot & sweet ketchup.
Vada Pav
(Order of 2) Spicy potato dumpling fried in curried chickpea batter topped with green & tamarind chutneys. Served on griddled pav with fried chillies. If you know, you know. (vegetarian)
Kheema Pav
Parsi style spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger, vinegar, and spices. Artfully garnished with onions & cilantro. Served with griddled pav.
Paneer Kathi Roll
Organic Sach Paneer rolled in a griddled paratha with egg, Desi slaw, green chutney, red onion, & cilantro. Served with Maggi hot & sweet ketchup.
Pav Bhaji
A Maharashtrian street food classic! Spicy vegetable hash served with toasted, buttery buns, green chilies, onions, and cilantro. (vegetarian)
Bengali Fish Fry Sandwich
(Order of 2) Crispy Anglo-Indian style catfish fillets marinated with green chili, lime, ginger & garlic. Served on two griddled pav with ginger-chili mayo & tomato.

Curry
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken in an over the top tomato-cream-butter sauce with jaggery, roasted garam masala, and aromatics. Finished with butter (because butter), and kasturi methi. Served with Basmati Rice.
Daal of the Day
Daal is an everyday staple all across the subcontinent of India. No family meal ever feels complete without the warm comfort of this humble dish of slow cooked lentils. Served with Basmati Rice.
Saag Paneer
Organic paneer simmered with spinach, tomatoes, green chillies,fresh cream, and roasted garam masala. Garnished with ginger sev and grated nutmeg. Served with Basmati Rice. (vegetarian).
Kolhapuri Mutton
Slow cooked bone-in goat in a silky Maharashtrian style gravy of roasted coconut, red chillies, onion, and curry leaves. Served with Basmati Rice.
Goan Prawns Masala
Pan-seared wild caught shrimp, coconut-tamarind gravy, green onions, curry leaves. Served with Basmati Rice.

Dessert
Gulab Jamun

Kids
KIDS KATHI ROLL
Crispy chicken and cheese rolled in a griddled paratha
KIDS CHEESE PARATHA
KIDS RICE AND DAAL
KIDS UTTAPAM
CARROTS AND CUKES
KIDS CORN

Extras
Naan
sweet yogurt
green chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Mango Pickle
Cumin-Lime Dressing
Mint Chutney
Coconut Chutney

Drinks
MANGO LASSI
FRESH LIME SODA
SWEET LASSI
ICED CHAI
HOT CHAI
Lime Ricky
SALT LASSI

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Recent Reviews

Chai Pani is a Decatur staple and for good reason. Amazing options ranging from Indian street food to more indulgent dishes like butter chicken or saag.

The SPDP is a must. We always start out with an order and oftentimes pair that with the Gobi Pepper Fry or the Samosa Chaat.

Recently tried the Vada Pav which was spicy and delicious. Also tried the KFC sliders which are a new favorite.

Great spot to try Uttapam, their naan...
October 2025
Was looking forward to eating here as the location in DC is impossible (currently) to get reservations. Unfortunately I had a cold and couldn’t taste most of the dishes but enjoyed it regardless. We went on a Friday evening and managed to park behind the restaurant. The noise level is high, primarily due to families with young children. The masala chai comes with refills and a Parle-G!
October 2025
such a fun little restaurant! the food was incredible, the staff was so sweet, and the atmosphere/decor is beautiful. food was out super promptly and the fried kale is a must have. will definitely be coming back!
October 2025

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Chai Pani Decatur

406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-4032