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Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of poster, tea and text that says 'CHAI a 定 ΑΝΙ UnionMarket Union Market'.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of biryani and text that says 'is Inspired by Indian street food, Chai Pani serves bold & spicy dishes that tastes best when shared over lively conversation.'.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of cocktail, juice and text that says 'GIN RICKEY London dry gin, lime & raspberry GOLDEN PINEAPPLE SODA spicewalla goldenmilk, milk, lime, pineapple Strong contender for my favorite drink drinkoftheyear!! of the year!!'.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of biryani and text that says 'PARSI SHRIMP PARSISHRIMPPATIA PATIA shrimp tomato curry from Indo-Pers Indo-Persiankitche kítchens- tangy and sweet'.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of chow mein, sauce and text.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of biryani, vegetable and text that says 'guys forgot to take picture of the specials menu this is bass with mango chutney in a coconut forward curry. Nice pop of freshness, love when the natural sweetness of the fruit comes out over long cook times.'.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of wagon wheel, carriage and text that says 'Stop by their Pani Puri cart that's open during the weekends! This is a one bite snack that is best eaten fresh and is beloved by. all! Pani Puri HOWTOENJOY ENJOY HOW PANIPUR PANI पानी पुरी EHJOY PANDPURI PURI DANE'.

Photo by Victoria • DC Foodie on July 20, 2026. May be an image of poster, magazine, signboard and text that says 'CHA A CHAL YANIJ CHAL LPANIS ZAAI PANL 群肌 CHAL RANI HOLPINI YCHAIPANTE 開拉限 SACPALIAG AMEVILE -R ALL-NEWI Check out their gorgeous merch and Spicewalla spices selection! The chef-owner of Chai Pani also founded Spicewalla which was a pleasant surprise to discover! As a chai addict, grabbed some for home'.

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Posted On: July 20th 2026, 08:53 pm

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Finally got into one of DC’s hottest restaurants 🔥- @chaipanidc. The tip is making a reservation and not walking in lolol 💁🏻‍♀️
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We celebrated Hayden’s birthday last month by dining at Chai Pani, a popular Indian restaurant that’s originally from Asheville NC! My friends have raved about the OG location so I was so excited to try their menu. Having walked by a million times, I always admired their usage of bright, vibrant colors and I can say that the interior is even better!

We tried a lil bit of everything as recommended by our server and we really loved it all. I have to admit I’m trying to grow my Desi food knowledge so I apologize for my descriptions not being the best. But I do know that every bite was delicious, so flavorful, and unlike other things I’ve tried before. If you want a new and unique culinary experience, you need to check out Chai Pani for your next meal! ✨

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