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#IndianStreetFood in ATL from 5x James Beard nominated chef @meherwanirani & @chaipanimom!
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Friends, chaiwallas, countrymen, lend me your ears. Today is the day I reveal to you an adventure 10 million chai cups in the making… 💥 The No.1 Best Indian Cookbook In The World! 💥Formed over two years from a big pot of daal is all the love and knowledge my team and I gathered over the many years of our Chai Pani journey. 🐅~now available for pre-order at your favorite bookstore ~What’s inside the book? The most craveworthy recipes from the streets, homes, canteens and truck stops of India, with all the best tips, auntie hacks, spice wizardry, and easy workarounds that make Indian cooking a whole lot less mysterious and totally doable at home. It’s your backstage pass to bring Chai Pani magic into your own kitchen. 🇮🇳Certified Uncle, Auntie, and Rickshaw Romeo-approved.Enjoy the show, friends 🙏 - @meherwanirani PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW AT THE LINK IN BIO YES! ❤️Officially on sale September 22, 2026. by @chaipanidecatur

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@diqieats just whipped up a special for @chaipanidecatur using @spicewalla’s new blend! Blistered shishito peppers with Jugaad It, lime and black pepper yogurt sauce. Stop in until 7/22 to grab it in person, or head to @spicewalla’s blog for the full recipe to make yourself! 🌶️ 🇮🇳 by @chaipanidecatur

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Speaking of dinner 👀👀👀 We’ve got you covered, friends ❤️ Chaats! Cocktails! Curries! A little something for all of you & yours tonight ✨ See you soon. OK Love You 😙📸: @timrobisonjr #indianstreetfood by @chaipanidecatur

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Friends, starting today…the First 300 people to pre-order my upcoming cookbook & follow the steps below, will recieve not just The #1 Indian Cookbook in The World, but also…It’s very cool, very fine, companion cookbooklet…Meherwan Irani’s Uncle Hacks! 🥃💯 The delicious stragglers. The b-sides. Some of the tried and true out of the Chai Pani kitchen that didn’t make the book 🔥‼️ Just Follow Easy Steps Below 🤗🔗 Click the link in bio & pre-order your book from any of the listed fine establishments 📱~Save Your Receipt~ 💻 Fill out the form in the link mentioned above, and let us know where to send your cookbooklet! 💥Come September 22…you will be the lucky owner of not one, but TWO mindblasting books to bring the flavors of India to your own kitchen 🙏 Cook Responsibly….. by @chaipanidecatur

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#1 BEST SURPRISE, FRIENDS 🇮🇳🙏🌏So somehow, after years of testing recipes, re-living memories, my mother’s loving critiques and countless meals shared... it’s finally real. The #1 Best Indian Cookbook in the WORLD! This book is so much more than a collection of recipes to help you make butter chicken at home. It’s a love letter to India, to the people who taught me to cook, to the flavors that shaped me, and to the belief that food has the power to connect us across cultures and generations.If you’ve ever joined us at our restaurants, this book is for you. If you’ve ever wanted to cook Indian food with confidence, curiosity, and outlandish joy, this book is for you. If you’ve ever hoped and dreamed of making those damn okra fries at home…this book is for YOU! But seriously, friends. I can’t wait for you to get your hands on this book. You will have to find your own ceremonial silver in-laid knife though 😂Pre-Order Yours Now! by @chaipanidecatur

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I’ve always believed that the soul of India lives not only in its ancient history and magical landscapes, but really, truly - in the hands of it’s local chai wallas, street hawkers, the eccentric roadside dhabas cooking some of the best food you’ll ever have, right in front of you, at a mile a minute. Rain or shine, baby!They’re the heartbeat of Indian culture and cuisine, preserving traditions, creating livelihoods, and reminding us that delicious food - can and will come from anywhere.Enjoy just a few of those heroes here from over the years, with many more to come in my cookbook (which you can pre-order at the link in my bio yes!) 🇮🇳 The No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook In The World 🌏 🙏 Officially in stores September 22! 🎥: @mikeycremefraiche by @chaipanidecatur

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Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, Atlanta!!! 🎊 We have a very special evening in store here at @chaipanidecatur. Join us on the patio that night for a thoughtful conversation on the magic & impact of hospitality from our very own @chaipanimom and @jenhidingerkendrick of @givingkitchen - moderated by the absolutely incredible writer, photographer, and stylist @angiemosier, who’s spent years bringing so many stories of food and journeys to life!! ❤️🎟️ This is a FREE event! But space is limited, friends - so please reserve your spot now via the #linkinbioCan’t make it for the panel? We’re also hosting a Give Back Night benefiting @givingkitchen that night by donating a portion of sales back to their incredible mission. So come on out for dinner if you can! Check in for the panel will start at 5:30pm, with the conversation going 6-7:15! 🌸 With plenty of time to chat, get your book signed, and make a new friend after. You’ll find complimentary bites & bevs from our Chai Pani team, as well as @charisbooksandmore selling copies of @chaipanimom’s Service Ready!See y’all next week ok love you 💕💕💕 by @chaipanidecatur

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The King Is Dead. 🔥Join us Sunday, August 9th on Martha’s Vineyard as we celebrate Sahar Siddiqi, Executive Chef of Atlanta’s @chaipanidecatur — and one of the brilliant women redefining who wears the crown. 👑Swipe ➔ to see @diqieats “Last Night on Earth.” 🌎🗓 Sunday, August 9th | 6:30 PM📍 The Farm Institute, Martha’s Vineyard🎟 Tickets Available June 15thProceeds proudly benefit Spelman College 🩵#TheKingIsDead #LongLiveTheQueens #SaharSiddiqi #SpelmanCollege #MarthasVineyard by @chaipanidecatur

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🔥 The team is rolling DEEP into Southern Smoke 2026!!! You can find our incredible executive chefs of Chai Pani Asheville & Decatur bringing the heat to this year’s festival on Saturday, October 3rd 🙏 @southernsmokefoundation is such a key organization supporting folks in the service industry, and we’re beyond grateful to participate in this year’s event ❤️ SEE Y’ALL IN HOUSTON!Tickets are on sale now at southernsmoke.org 🎟️ by @chaipanidecatur

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On this episode of Atlanta's Best Bites, we visit Chai Pani in Decatur. A stop here means more than great Indian street food, it puts you in the center of one of Atlanta’s best World Cup experiences. 🌍Located in the heart of Decatur, just steps from the energy of @decaturwatchfest26, it’s the perfect place to grab a bite before joining fans for the biggest matches of the summer. by @chaipanidecatur

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Hey, ATL! SAVE THE DATE! On Wednesday, June 24th I’ll be at @chaipanidecatur with @jenhidingerkendrick, the founder of @givingkitchen. ✨We’ll be chatting about my book Service Ready, the impact of being of service, and the incredibly meaningful work that Giving Kitchen does for us as a collective every single day. 🙏🌏We’re donating 10% of dinner sales from Chai Pani Decatur to Giving Kitchen that night so even if you can’t make our conversation, swing by for dinner and support this essential organization. The perfect excuse for a fun night out! Follow and stay tuned for more info on how to reserve your seat! 🎟️#ATL #atlanta #decatur #restaurants #food by @chaipanidecatur

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Friends! Don’t miss a very special Give Back happening this Thursday 5/14 🌟 We’ll be participating in @slowfoodusa’s Joyful Dinner series by donating 10% of dinner sales to their incredible work on the importance and impact of the Slow Food movement. And that’s not all!! Chef @diqieats is whipping up some extra delicious specials for the night. See below 🤤Hara Bhara Kabab 🫛 Pan-fried vegetarian kababs made from allllll the leafy Spring greens & green garlic courtesy of @snapfingerfarm. With fresh sweet peas, potatoes, cheese, and roasted chickpea flower.Mutton Do Pyaza 🥘 Slowly simmered, bone-in, mutton curry packed with @loveislovefarm spring onions 😍 (enjoy sweet Jim with these beauties in the last slide) See y’all Thursday yes ok 💕💕💕 by @chaipanidecatur

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