"Though it was made popular by Samina Qazi’s pink Kashmiri chai, Chai Walla is not just a cafe. Specialties from Peshawar, a northwest city in Pakistan, such as the chicken or beef pulao (seasoned Basmati rice with nuts and dried fruit) and the chicken or beef karahi (a spicy meat stew) from Qazi’s family recipes, also make worth a visit. The cafe serves lunch and dinner, as well as afternoon tea, in a comfortable, coffee shop-style space with couches, chairs, and coffee tables. It’s great for meeting up with friends to catch up. On weekends, it serves brunch from noon until 3 p.m." - Courtney E. Smith, Didi Paterno