Top 30 Best Chai teas in London

“I had high expectations going here and the food surpassed them with ease! This will probably end up becoming my favourite local restaurant and there is some good competition in the area, so it says a lot! Prices are very reasonable and the place looks great as well, they have put a lot of effort into bringing this place to life! The only downside is that there are nowhere near enough seats because this place will get very popular very soon! I will be eating here again as soon as I can, and so should you!”

“We were visiting family in the area and happened across this lovely café. Very friendly owner & staff. We were so impressed on our first visit that we ate lunch there the following day too. Both days the food was lovely. Great choice of deli style sandwiches/rolls - we chose ciabatta - and the fillings were plentiful, fresh and a bit different to the usual run of the mill sandwiches offered in many other cafés. We also tried their eggs benedict which were cooked to perfection. Fruit smoothies were also terrific. They also offer cakes & pastries. Very reasonable prices too. We highly recommend Chai With Friends. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.”

“I came here with my friend today . The pink tea is the best and the waffle sticks boss made was too nice . Hard working boss I wish him the best .if your local support this spot .”

“Low key, cosy, small Lebanese place that's family run. Yummy and fresh food at affordable prices. I was a big fan for breakfast!”

“My friend recently introduced me to this cute little coffee shop. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I was recommended the Pink Chai which is vegan friendly, just ask for your favourite non dairy milk with it. We also had the mini samosas which paired very well with the Pink Chai. Definitely recommend visiting this lovely place and I will be visiting again soon. Thank you to the owner for taking time to talk to us.”

“Have been two times before an afternoon walk in Banstead woods. Tried various omelettes and a bacon and egg sandwich, all were lovely. The omelette with sides is a big portion which I share with my 4 year old. It's my aim to return and try the delicious looking scones. There's only one toilet which can result in small waits but it was relatively clean. Environment busy but comfortable and pleasant on the eye.”

“Lovely food, if anyone wants to eat proper Indian Food please visit this restaurant. The staff is excellent, really good customer service. I have been to this restaurant many times, but never got disappointed with the food quality.”

“I found this gem of a place just by chance and was immediately taken in by the ambience. A family run business, where the owners are extremely passionate about their job- evident by personal touches to the decor (hand painted henna designs on the wall), an open plan kitchen where you can clearly see how food is prepared, a warm welcome by the host and best is the choice of both Eastern and Western breakfast, complete with Kadak chai or Lassi!! I cannot recall ever having that diversity. Owners are Muslim, so bacon rashers are replaced by turkey,which I personally thought was a healthier option,but I will always opt for vegetarian anyway. I will strongly recommend this place, not least because it's a small family run business.”

“Amazing authentic experience. The restaurant is not on the busy city street unlike others but once you inside the vibe is totally different. They have nicely decorated and the food was just splendid. We ordered mostly starter and take biryani for parcel. Portion were also reasonable with the price and suffice for couple. We tried meetha pan and white chocolate samosa for dessert and couldn't get enough. All the item were made with so much detailing and love which you can feel in every bite. Highly Recommended !”

“Another fantastic meal at Chai Ki. Been here a few times now and it has never been less than a 10/10. Every dish was well presented and tasted even better. Paprika podi fries were stunning as was the lamb curry dish. Also, they had the best calamari dish I have ever had. Cannot wait to go again!”

“First time here and excellent value for money and breakfast was good worth visiting again. Great customer service and helpful staff. Highly Recommended. Thanks for making us feel welcome. Managed to accommodate 20 people by just walking in without booking.”

“Great little kiosk serving hot drinks and snacks. Located on platform 1 just behind the waiting room. Mo is super friendly and makes a wonderful ‘pink chai’, delicious with a little sprinkle of pistachio. Also has the best hot chocolate in town.”

“Delicious and wholesome home made food served at lunch time. I especially recommend the salads. The cafe opens early in the morning and is a great place to stop and have a coffee or tea. Croissants, Pain au chocolat/raisin and a choice of filled baguettes are also available and are heated or toasted as requested. There is also a good selection of cakes and ice creams. Children are welcome and there is a play area nearby. The tea rooms makes a great meeting place for friends with children and on warm sunny days it can get very busy. Most importantly there is always a warm and friendly welcome from Mahmoud and Mohammed and their staff.”

“Unavu kitchen catered few of our family events since last year. The food was authentic and delicious. Recently, we were pleased to have unavu kitchen on my husband's bday party. All our guests were enjoyed the freshly made hoppers and kottu rotti. Their service was excellent and staffs were very friendly. We will definitely hire unavu kitchen for more events in the future.”

“Second time dining here with quite a large group of friends. I absolutely love dosas and the ones they serve here really hit the spot.. They have a great variety of sides and curries are all very tasty and of reasonable portions. You can also ask for extra or less spice with your orders. Love the friendliness of the owner and all the other staff too. Would recommend and definitely visit again :)”

“So glad me and my family, after living in Welling for a very long time, finally went to Eastern Curry. We each had a starter and main; it was all absolutely delicious and presented beautifully. A lovely atmosphere inside the restaurant as well. A real hidden gem in the area.”

“My favourite shisha lounge by far. The Shisha is super cloudy and lasts for a very long time. The staff are super friendly and helpful and provide you with lots of recommendations. The food is amazing 10/10, not to mention the Karak chai. You can just tell that a lot of love has been put into it; I haven’t tasted chai like this anywhere else!”

“Visited this restaurant with a friend and we had Phad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) and chicken and black bean sauce. The food was absolutely delicious and could taste the freshness of the ingredients. The staff were very friendly and great service. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back.”

“The owner was so friendly I just had to try the food and was so glad I did. The venue is clean and comfortable and modern while at the same time retaining charm. The food had a great balance of flavour and spice without being overpowering or dominated by heat. Everything I had was delicious, I'll definitely be back for the biriyani”

“Five of us dined at this authentic Peshawari restaurant. We experienced a very friendly service and the food being very flavoured, it was a memorable evening at this family run business. Credit to them for keeping the standards high. The bill was very reasonable too. All in all, great food and great service. We will be returning.”

“Been here twice and daaaaaaamn… SO GOOD!! outrageously good. The flavours do not disappoint, they only traumatise me because very little compares. Very reasonable prices, lovely service. Looking forward to when I am back. Next time I will try to leave room for dessert. Went after recommendation by my partner, whom’s family have been going for years.”

“Amazing food ! I didn’t expect that although this restaurant is a bit inside the neighborhood, the food worth my trip all the way there ! I ordered veg samosa, chicken beriani , naan , salted lecci and chicken butter. Highly recommend”

“I love this coffee shop, it’s become my go to. The secret gem is the daily baking each morning, the cinnamon swirls are so yummy! Very friendly owner who helped to feed my office this morning! Very grateful and would absolutely recommend!”

“Delicious food, friendly staff and a really warm atmosphere.”

“Best Indian food I have ever had. Was sceptical as I have been disappointed since moving around this area. Only place for me”

“Good Coffee and friendly staff. Looking forward to trying their food.”

“I was told about Hot Milks famous pizza nights on Friday so I had to try, I was not disappointed! Amazing atmosphere, and pizza better than Manhattan! Try the lightyear pizza if you get the opportunity! Also great coffee during the day”

“Chaiiwala Watford had Amazing karak Chaii, and the food was served well and tasted amazing!!! Wanna say well done to one of the workers there Benjamin I believe his name was, Watford chaiiwala had excellent customer service and staff there was well mannered and treated me like home!!!”