Chaai and Chaatwala

Amazing Indian chats places at Pittsburgh. Tried KGF-2 sandwich, Sev puri, RRR sandwich and Samosa Chat. KGF-2 sandwich was really good and must try!! Sev puri was also too good!! I

I ordered chai, chole bature, pav bhaji, and a sandwich — but unfortunately, nothing lived up to expectations. The sandwich was especially disappointing: bland, unappetizing, and definitely not worth the high price. Overall, the taste and quality didn’t match the cost. Not a place I’d recommend or revisit.

The chat here has the authentic indian taste and what makes them stand out is the flavorful masala they use to garnish. Although it is a chat place, their sandwiches and wraps are equally great, some belief it's even better. They have such a vast menu and a diverse variety vegetarian dishes it's hard to choose one. Overall, my experience there was amazing and I wish to visit more often. If you wish to discover new flavors or want to have a quick snack on the go this place is the one I suggest.

We ordered 4 items to go , but it literally took more than an hour for them to prepare our food!!! It would have been still bearable if the price and food were worth the wait. Bhatura was not good at all, hard and super oily. Chikoo shake had bigger pieces of seeds so definitely not suitable for kids. Fries were spicy and hence again the kids couldn’t eat anything good even after such a long wait.

ordered bhel and a mango falooda. i wish i didn’t have to write this review. the last thing i want to do is put down a telugu establishment that i desperately wanted to be happy about. bhel: soggy. burnt peanuts, no tomatoes, no tanginess, no flavor. burnt peanuts overwhelmed everything. i threw it out some 5 bites in. mango falooda: the same. burnt milk/ tasted… spoiled. threw that out too—- and i was there in the restaurant, in real time. $20. never stepping back in chaai and chaatwala ever again. awful food, slow service, half of everything was “out of stock”. i was there at 9 pm on a friday, three hours before closing. do not waste your money. if something as simple as BHEL can be so badly done, i wouldn’t want to know what else they are capable of doing. to management: please, fix this. your establishment hinges on this poor quality. i am genuinely shocked at the 4.5 rating. i really do hope things change, not because i ever plan on coming back. but for the sake of the pgh desi population that desperately needs a taste of home. suggestion: take your money to bengal kabab house on atwood street. they know what they are doing, and they respect their customer’s time, tastes and money. BKH— i couldn’t recommend it more.

I had been meaning to stop here for a while and finally grabbed lunch today and I am so glad I did! This place is a gem. My sandwich was amazing, and had I been able to stop myself, I probably would’ve gotten two meals out of it. Shoutout to Raj for helping me order, making that incredible sandwich, and for the friendly chat! The picture I took isn’t the best because it was initially only intended to make my husband envious (he was), but I’ve included it anyway. Looking forward to returning with my family and trying everything on the menu!

Most authentic chaats place in Pittsburgh! Love the Sev Puri and KGF2 Sandwich!

The best chili cheese toast ever! Great late night spot for inexpensive Indian street food in Pittsburgh. Faluda and chaat were great, too. The taste was authentic, and it hit the spot perfectly 👌

Came back to try the veg masala sandwich. It wasn't bad, but it was too greasy/cheesy for me.

We ordered potato samosas, papdi chaat and pani puri. Samosas were not fresh, most likely frozen as the inside was cold while the outside was fine. Papdi chaat was not chaat, just different types of crackers and odd smelling sauce. No (fresh) toppings and just overall did not taste good at all. Pani puri was okay, you can't really mess it up, only two toppings and was kind of bland. The service was nice though, it didn't take very long to make.

The first time I went there I was really pleased with the quality and authenticity of the street food. It was a great concept that those of us who grew up eating street food miss having here in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, my second time was very disappointing. They seem to be cutting corners, have the same generic combination of chutneys and papdi regardless of the type of chaat. All the sandwiches tasted the same. As a true blue "Bombayite", the Bombay Grill Sandwich is anything but authentic. Great idea but as all indian restaurants go, there was a severe drop in quality over a few months. The search for good indian street food continues.

This Indian Street-food inspired joint on Centre is a great place to grab good North-Indian meals. I recommend getting their Pav Bhaji, Bombay Grill sandwich, or Masala Chaas (buttermilk with spices). I would personally skip the Pani Puri. Not super special in comparison their other chaats or sandwiches. The owners are hardworking and make amazing food. A couple things I will say is that seating is limited. Because the space is small, this place doesn't have the capacity to seat more than 20 people comfortably. Additionally, it does take a bit to get your food. I recommend going when you have about 30 minutes in your day or ordering ahead online. It took 20 mins to get an order of Pav Bhaji, which should be quicker since it's a very popular dish here. That being said, the owner came up to me to make sure the wait time was okay and see if I wanted anything else instead so I wouldn't have to wait and I appreciated that. When I got my order, they gave me extra to compensate for the delay. Overall, the owners are really kind people who care about their customers.

The place is solid, but they have just newly opened. They are still smoothing out the delivery process and what not, so I have a little bit of feedback. I tried their aloo mutter (potato with peas) sandwich as well as the Ferro Rocher milkshake. The sandwich was really good. The bread was pretty crispy and well-charred. The aloo mutter patty was creamy on the inside, and a little crispy on the outside. It had a nice amount of spice without being overwhelming. I would definitely recommend it, and it's a cool unique item. Portion was good for the price. However, the milkshake feel short. It tasted like chocolate milk with a random piece of Ferrero chocolate floating in it. It's also quite overpriced. When I received this milkshake, it had been packed in with the food for delivery (everything all in one bag), and it spilled everywhere. I would definitely recommend keeping drinks separate for future delivery orders. All in all, the sandwiches at this spot are definitely delicious. However, some items like the milkshakes still need some work. With time, I think this place has a lot of potential.

Had outstanding Samosa Chaat & Alu Tiki Chaat. Service was great as well as ambiance. To top it off, the big screen was playing IPL!!!

Indian... sandwiches? YES. I stopped in for a chaat (Indian street food style snack) but when I saw that they offer sandwiches too I had to try one. A delicious grilled triple decker aloo Mattar club sandwich was the result. Highly recommended. I can't wait to stop in and try all the chaats.

Ooh! New chaat spot right next to the Indian grocery store on Centre between Craig and Neville. We had an excellent snack. The Bhel puri was really good. The sandwiches were yummy - flavorful and came with chips and ketchup. This is exactly the kind of sandwich shop you would see in India outside college campuses and finally have a quick place to drop by in the evenings (when you don't feel like having a full Indian meal!). The place is run by a friendly couple, and I had a nice time chatting with them about their offerings. The service was pretty quick. The ambiance was pretty neat, and it was like any other chaat place that you can see in India. Given the fact that it is close to the CMU shuttle stop and the bus stops, I think it will be really convenient during the cold winters. By definition, chaat doesn't travel well, and I would recommend having the Bhel puri and such in person. We got sandwiches to go and they traveled well. I am excited to try the vada pav next time!

Incredible and authentic chaat! My husband is from India and we both agreed that Chaai and Chaatwala has the best pani puri in town. Will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends!

A super casual Indian street food place with an all vegetarian menu. This is honestly one of the best Indian places I have had in Pittsburgh in quite some time, the menu is pretty unique in comparison. Options include Indian style sandwiches and chaat. Went in with some friends and had samosa chaat, aloo tiki chaat, vada pav, chili cheese mayo grilled sandwich, and pani puri. Honestly, I would skip the pani puri, it was nothing special, but that is the only relatively bad thing I have to say about the food. Both chaat's were large in portion and super tasty, I was partial to the samosa chaat. The tiki in the vada pav was made with mustard seed that gave it a really incredible flavor and I will definitely be ordering again. The sandwich can be made with Amul cheese or regular cheese, we got amul cheese and it was definitely the correct choice! As this is a more casual place, you place your order at the counter and then dishes are brought out as they're finished. The service was great, the woman taking our order was kind and patient and made certain to make our order as specified due to a food allergy. The food was quick, hot, and perfectly spicy. I will definitely be visiting again to try everything else on their menu, cannot more highly recommend!