Asheville, North Carolina · United States

Chai Pani

indian · street foodOpened 2009

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Opened in Asheville in 2009 by Meherwan and Molly Irani, Chai Pani serves Indian street food; its name is colloquial shorthand for a small snack and translates literally as "tea and water." The restaurant occupies 32 Banks Avenue, with dining rooms furnished in marigolds, string lights, and artwork drawn from Indian chaat shops. The James Beard Foundation named it Outstanding Restaurant in 2022, and Meherwan Irani received Best Chef: Southeast recognition across multiple years; a sister concept, Botiwalla, follows Irani Cafés and late-night grills.