Chai Ki

Chai Ki is a fantastic spot for delicious Indian food. The dishes are flavorful, with generous portion sizes that leave you satisfied. The pricing is reasonable for the area, and the service is both welcoming and efficient. Definitely worth a visit!

Overall a pleasant evening. Atmosphere was good and trendy but quite loud. Service was good but on the slower side. Food was good, and would come again and try additional dishes. Enjoyed the butter chicken, prawns and appetizers. Good stop in Canary Wharf.

Great restaurant to say the least. A very good location, 2 minute walk from the Elizabeth line and around 5 minute walk to the jubilee line and the DLR. Staff are very attentive and polite. Me and my wife have been there more than a couple of times and have always enjoyed our time there either as a family, group of friends or just the 2 of us. Definitely recommend to try that restaurant our. I’ve never been a fan of Indian food, but since my wife started working at the semi Indian company, she has been converted into an Indian cuisine, which she now claims is her favourite, and I have been converted as well, it’s now in my top 5 for sure 😃

Went to this trendy restaurant to celebrate my birthday, the food, the service, atmosphere everything was brilliant! We got a table at the back which i was very happy about, it got quite busy but it was a Friday night so expected. Didn’t have to wait around much as the food arrived promptly. We ordered abit of everything, it was delicious the flavours were delicious. I loved their mocktail selection too, so much to choose from, and their cheesecake and vanilla ice cream to die for! So creamy and smooth I absolutely devoured it.

We went for my birthday, my family and my fiancé's family joined us. It was a lovely evening. Lovely atmosphere and the food was really nice. The plates are small so bare in mind when ordering for a group you need to order about 2 or 3 of each dish in order to actually get a decent amount to taste. So essentially it does add up in that sense. Unless you going as a couple then the amount of food required would be less and there are larger meals available just maybe not ones that would work for sharing between 10 people! Overall I would recommend this place. I personally wasn't that keen on their desserts so definitely go somewhere else for dessert. But their cocktails are nice and their food is spot on. I have been wanting to come to this place for awhile so I was happy to finally taste their good food! I think everyone agreed the prawn moilee was the best curry out of everything we tasted!

Met up with 2 friends for dinner here during the bank holiday weekend and it wasn't too crowded which was great as we were able to talk freely and catch up for a few hours. One of my friends had previously been to this place a few times so naturally I had expected the food to be good. We ordered the butter chicken, prawn moilee, paneer salad, dahi puri, plain naan and basmati rice. Out of all the food I only thought the butter chicken was good, other dishes just didn't meet my standards at all. I understand it's a Indian fusion place with some kind of Chinese element to the dishes but the paneer salad was just weird honestly. Stir frying cottage cheese with a Chinese takeaway level of black pepper sauce was not the way to go. Prawn moilee was so bland I couldn't taste any flavour from the curry, and why would you deep fry the prawns that's just not Indian at all. I get it's fusion but even so I am sure you can innovate in a better way. Service was fine, nothing outstanding and I definitely won't come back again.

The food here was delicious, I really enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The Chai with Bourbon was a new one for me and I loved it. We would of ordered desserts but they never offered it to us. Was a nice Bday meal for my sisters celebration. Service however needs improvement as they were not attentive, was difficult to grab their attention. However when we did they were polite and friendly.

The place turned to be quieter and generally more upscale than what we expected. The service is good, and dishes arrive quickly. We ordered 4 dishes to share. Can especially recommend the Kalamari and the Chicken Momos. The cheesecake was surprisingly good as well. All in all, highly recommended. Will return to try more dishes.

Oh boy. Get ready for a really good Indian meal. We loved eating here. They accommodated us early so we could go to the ABBA show close by. Waitstaff was lovely. Good views and lovely restaurant. Drinks were great! London is so accommodating for dietary restrictions. A plus! We had naan and chicken dishes and a veggie dish and sides and they were all fantastic. Chicken momos- do it. Fried cauliflower. Yes. Samosas. Yep. The mattar paneer was a huge hit. We were there during Ramadan, and the staff couldn't be more thoughtful and kind to the patrons who were coming in and waiting to end their fast. Classy. It was a delightful experience, and I would recommend it highly to anyone. Two happy thumbs up.

Fantastic food and great location right by the offices in beautiful canary wharf Great Indian fusion food and good portions Tried quite a few items and small plates Prawns curry , Dahi puri , lassi , seasoned calamari , cheese cake etc

Been there 2 times, and to be honest, the feed is quite decent. I'm generally not a big fan of Indian, but Chai Ki takes a more Morden fusion approach to their food and I actually quite enjoy it. But Here's the problem, as a general lunch place serving Indian food, they try to position themselves as up market. For £15 I can easily walk out still feeling decently hungry. I ordered a lamb special for £13 and seriously I can honestly eat 2.5 of those before I'm even close to being full. Should you want rice with dishes that's an extra £3.5. Proper pricy for a general lunch spot. Decent atmosphere and nice place if your boss is paying but other wise if you want bang for your buck, look else where. Food 4 stars Price is 3 stars In combination, I take a round down approach. So 3 stars total.

Tasty Indian fusion food. Good decor and nice vibe. Not a lot of veggie choices. But food quality overall is pretty good.

Review based on lunch service, table for 2 no reservations. We sat down fairly quickly. Restaurant: Clean, sleek setup, communal high bar style tables. Food: Family style, small to medium plates. I'm normally not an Indian food person but all the plates we ordered were sooo good! *I didn't get a snap before we ate but just to give you an idea all we ordered were flavorful. I definitely recommend and hope to come back again.

Umm this place is amazing! The butter chicken, the garlic naan, all of it! Great vibe in here and a fun place for drinks after work. Cannot wait to go back on my next trip to London!

Contemporary semi-fusion Indian style, but give me a good ole curry house any day. While the flavors are good overall - though lacking in heat (the spicy kind) - the servings are remarkably skimpy. Their main entrees (or as they laughingly call them, "sharing plates") are really just glorified appetizers - or like a tasting menu (not!) - rather than a main, and swimming in sauce. For example, the butter chicken was very tasty, but it comprised of only 5 small pieces of chicken - basically, about half a chicken breast or maybe one thigh. C'mon, you gotta be a little more generous to your customers than that - or you soon won't have any! Similarly, their lamb shoulder (Dum Ka Gosht) came with an impressively large bone, but consisted of an unimpressive amount of meat (again, about 5 small cubes and lots of sauce). Honestly, their entrees are not enough for a person and we had to order a second round of entrees in order to satisfy our appetites. Their sides of naan or perotta are also stingy - just a single piece of flatbread, scarcely enough for one person to sop up the (copious) sauce on your plate. Bottom line: Good flavor, nice views, but poor value.

I was interested in checking this place out after hearing about it from a few friends. Being Indian myself I'm always on the lookout for good Indian eats in London (especially when those home food cravings set in!). Chai Ki is a modern, spacious restaurant with great service. I had their butter chicken and rice which was flavourful, but I do think the portion was small given the price of £15.50 (I'd gone with a good appetite and hadn't ordered any starters). Their ice masala chai was divine! I would definitely recommend this. Would I go again: Probably not (a little pricey for the portion sizes for me)

Excellent food and drinks in a great atmosphere with slightly subpar service. The only thing keeping this from 5 stars is the service. When I was seated waiting for my friend it took several minutes and me flagging someone to get water and a drink. Same thing when they cleared our plates we had to ask for the bill minutes later. Also would it kill anyone to smile and greet us friendly? Otherwise the meal was superb. Full of flavour and colour. I highly recommend the pear chicken tandoori salad to start. Bright and beautiful! The Malai paneer was creamy and delightful. The spicy coconut prawns was in a dazzling curry that did not disappoint. Ginger fried rice and garlic naan were the perfect accompaniment. I enjoyed the pomegranate martini while my friend had a sweet fruit mocktail she liked. All in all a really delicious meal in a trendy setting. Well worth the trip to Canary Wharf for me!

We visited the toddy shop - the other side of the restaurant with their bar and where they serve their small bites between lunch and dinner. Unfortunately we weren't there during happy hour so the drinks were on the higher end. I tried their lychee rose Bellini which was yummy. Waiters were attentive and the restaurant wasn't packed (being that it was midday on a weekday and it was raining outside). I came here for the food. The food is phenomenal. We got the Dahi puri and the Hakka chili paneer. The Dahi puri was unlike anything I've ever had before - puffed semolina stuffed with a refreshing potato/chickpea salad. The dinner menu is very different. Next time I visit Ill get their coconut prawn dish.

Was here with work group for lunch . Food is very good though the servings are more like appetizer size. There's a chicken dish that is quite good. They also can serve a vegan dish.

Delicious food. Absolutely wonderful. Was meeting an old friend who took me there. Their chai, nimbu soda, chilli paneer, biryani, Dal, all were very very good. Special shout-out for Dahi Puri. Absolutely a must try. I am beginning to realize that food in London is goooooood.

Went for dinner after work, and we had a great meal. We ordered starters of prawn and chicken, and mains of butter chicken and garlic naan. At first, I didn't think it would be enough, but it turned out to be just the right portion. Served in sharing style, the dishes had a creative twist to the traditional Indian dishes. Modernised but still Indian, everything was flavourful and fresh. Service was good overall. Our dishes were served promptly, and the staff members were generally helpful. Ambience was relatively modern and sophisticated. Definitely not your average Indian restaurant and appropriate for meals of any occasion, including corporate lunches or dinners.

The highlight of the night was definitely the Dakshini Korma (without rice). A creamy vegetarian curry, consisting of sweet potato, red and green peppers, courgette (although the menu said aubergine), mange tout, baby corn and crispy kale. All the different textures and flavours of the vegetables worked really well with the curry. The fragrance of the coconut together with the mild spices were really nice. The rest of food was good, but not quite enough to blow us away. It was also a little pricey for the food we had.

Recently there has been an uprise of more fancy Indian restaurants, breaking away from the association of it being a cheap date option and therefore introducing modern and beautiful venues. Chai Ki is one of them. It's a nice looking restaurant with its high ceiling and spacious dining area although very generic looking with nothing associating with the cuisine. If you were to blindly walk in you would have never guessed what cuisine they were serving. It is still very quiet being in the new Crossrail Place that is not really in use yet so not many people have a reason to just venture in. But what differs Chai Ki from the other Indian restaurant is that they serve more exotic and unusual dishes that you might not find at your local curry house. But with all these added luxuries there is always a price to pay. So was it worth it? Bhel Puri. A fantastic colourful dish with a lovely mix of texture. It had bursting juicy pomegranates, crispy rice and softer textures of potato and onions all coated in lovely mild spices. Quite moreish if you're one to enjoy a bite. Shakarkandi Chaat It looked amazing but sadly they was very disappointing. The sweet potatoes were undercooked meaning the sweetness was very much masked. Of course this affected its texture, missing out on the soft melting sweet consistency that I love. It was bland and under seasoned too and the yogurt did not do it any justice. Dahi Puri This was like a piece of creative art in my mouth. I very much enjoyed the delicate semolina shells slowly collapsing into my mouth releasing a lovely creamy sensation of sweet yogurt with a slight citrusy zing from the tamarind. Delicious! Haggis keema naan Impressive creativity to celebrate burns night. Naan stuffed with lovely spiced lamb keema, beef and lamb haggis. The bread was doughy and fragrant with many complex flavours packed in there. The raita helped add some creaminess and cool down the heat. The turnip pickle didn't pair well with the naan but was lovely on its own to snack on. Duck porridge This duck dish isn't for everyone due to its thick gloopy rough texture resembling just like it says, porridge but more grainy and savoury, a bit like houmous. It was very filling being quite dense but being a person who loves houmous, I very much enjoyed it, scooping it up with the brioche or even to eat it on its own with a spoon. The ingredients and flavours were very interesting, although the flavours weren't strong, you do get the taste of the unusual mix of rose water, cracked wheat cardamom and spices. Konkan chicken This was a very mild and creamy dish. Probably a dish for those who can't handle their spice as it's quite a sweet curry. It lacked depth and spices. The flavour was just too simple and a dish I could find nearly in any local curry house. It was a nice dish to have overall, but not outstanding or memorable. Burnt ginger rice On the side of all the mains we ordered the burnt ginger rice. Now this was lovely. The rice was moist and al dente. It was almost like I could taste the spices wrapped round each grain. The spices were light but just enough to give that extra kick of flavour when you enjoyed it with your curries and other mains. Dhal fry This came generously and thick in texture. Lovely notes of mild spices and the lentils cooked till soft and almost creamy. I could have eaten this alone with rice. Masala fries The most addictive fries you're ever going to find. The fries were so crisp and light they were almost hollow. The seasoning was light but flavourful allowing you to keep picking on them until they're all gone. They were not greasy or sickly. We even spotted a couple with a bowl each. We did very much enjoyed our experience at Chai Ki. Service was a hit and miss depending on who is serving you. We had one waiter who kept rushing us and taking the menu off us before we had even finishing ordering. The other waiter was more patient and friendly, assisting us with a smile. But there's something important missing at Chai Ki, a lack of charm and character. It's like they half heartedly open this restaurant, serving some authentic and creative dishes but catering for the Western tastebuds with sweeter and milder flavours and not allowing us to enjoy the full experience of Indian cuisine. With more successful branches doing the similar thing but better, like Dishroom that is also more wallet friendly, I rather go there.

Update: I think in UK you probably have to ask for water hence I will give one star back :) . Same experience again. Great food, serving and overall experience

Aside from the language barrier with the wait staff, the service wasn't terrible. The traditional Indian offerings with a twist were pretty innovative. The drinks were pretty good too. The portions were pretty small for the amount they charge for the plates but the food was ok.

Chai Ki has just openend in the new Crossrail Place building near Canary Wharf (so make sure you head this way, behind Canada Square) and we love it! I have had loads of puri and chaat (see my pictures if you don't know this) when in South India and this was the (first and) best puri and chaat since then. We then had a very spicy (very nice) chicken dish with a lot of vegetables and chicken tikka naan. Washing it away with a Bethnal Pale Ale was great. Although just open and not too busy on a Monday evening there was a good atmosphere, kind staff, a bit loud but good music (even some Goa trance I guess) and a great interior. When really open they should have three separate concepts and parts of the restaurant: a fastbar (for breakfast takeway), a toddy shop (kind of chaat place, more snacks and starters) and the dining room (for lunch and dinner, bit more quiet dining probably). The bill was very acceptable (actually lower than expected). Definitely want to return here!

Simply Irresistible. Everything was first class, quality of food, drinks. Only issue was our server/waiter. My wife thought he sucked, I thought he was TOPS! Perhaps my judgement was clouded by the second, third or fourth drink, who knows. This place is a definite visit.

Ventured down to beautiful Canary Wharf on Friday to have lunch at Chai Ki. Unfortunately this restaurant was a bit of a letdown. Ambiance is great, beautiful clean lines and everything is new. Unfortunately the acoustics are terrible and seating is close together, so be prepared to yell across the table in order to be heard. Service is not good at all. It took forever for someone to take our drinks order, then we had to flag another person down to order food. Servers aren't very friendly, which may be because they seemed to be very spread thin. Food is mixed: -- Bun Tikki is a great concept but huge chunks of the sweet potato were undercooked. Also, it comes with cheese, which I don't eat as I'm lactose intolerant. Not sure why the menu doesn't mention this important ingredient but lists mayo as an ingredient. I had to eat around the melted cheese. -- Shakarkandi Chaat is excellent but very spicy. Be prepared to eat this with your mouth on fire. I wish they could tone down the spice level because this was fantastic. -- Chicken Tikka Naan was just okay per my husband. I don't eat chicken so I can't comment. He didn't finish this if that says anything. -- Burnt Ginger Rice was delicious but came with sesame seeds on top. Again, no mention of this on the menu and since I can't eat seeds / nuts (I know, I am high-maintenance), I had to request it to be made again. The manager(?) seemed irritated with me but I pointed out the menu should mention this ingredient, which it doesn't. She grudgingly replaced the dish but it took a while. -- Green Chutney Slaw wasn't very good AND it came with sesame seeds. Sigh. Overall: Maybe Chai Ki is so new it's working out service and food kinks? I have no idea but I prefer Masala Zone or even Roti Chai. I doubt we'll return.

Awesome place. One thing that was confusing is there there are two restaurants in one so make sure you let them know which one you came to eat at. The staff is wonderful and kind. The food was amazing. I am in love with the mocktails, as I do not drink alcohol. I went in with 6 people so we tried a bit of everything and literally the food was yummy. The ambiance of the place is great. Will be back

I was skeptical about the food but after eating here, I think it's only fair for me to say that I'm wrong. The curry chicken was amazing so was the paratha. I guess the type of curry they serve err on the side of South Indian curry, but don't be put off by it, give it a go and I think you might like having coconut cream in your curry now. It wasn't the cheapest place for the portion of food that it was serving, so I would say this is a slightly more expensive place to eat at. The atmosphere was just right, busy but quiet enough to still have a chat (I was in at lunch time peak hour!). If you're going at lunch time, it's likely that you'll be sitting on a bar stool with canteen style table, it's good but I suppose if you really wanted the standard sitting style they wouldn't mind setting up something for you. I hope when you try out Chai Ki, you'll be like me; murmuring in my heart "chai ki, you're amazing!" :)

We went out looking for a Sunday breakfast in the Canary Wharf area which is close to home. The obvious choice is to try the Breakfast Club. We thought we'd chance the queues and give it a go considering we were fairly early - 1030-ish. But we were out of luck and the place was packed (as always) and we would have to wait for 20-30 mins for food. We were famished so we decided to roam. Just next door we found 'Chai Ki' and the menu sounded really interesting at first glance. It is an Indian take on Classic British dishes. The best of course being the Full Nashta which is, of course, the Full English Breakfast. The bacon stays as it is - but thats all that remains the same. There is bun instead of toast, egg burji instead of scrambled, masala beans instead of beans and a spicy sausage instead of the regular one. Of all the stuff, its the bun that wins as its toasted to perfection. Reminded me of the paos back in India. For 11 quid thats the equivalent of a proper Hinglish Breakfast ;) The masala tea was a bit too masala-ed. The ambience was good though I didn't take a long look around. They do drinks as well with a 'Kallu Shap' sing behind the bar. Will definitely be back again.

i was thoroughly impressed w the coconut prawns but everything else on the menu was subpar. the guinea fowl appetizer was really gamey and the meat was a strange texture. the chicken tikka appetizer also was unimpressive- although light bc of the addition of the salad, it left a strange aftertaste that was unpleasant. service was amiss - ignored for periods at a time. recommend if you are craving indian and are in the area, but definitely not worth a trip.

This place is really rather excellent! In fact, I've been here a few times now. They have a really interesting selection of old school traditional dishes and more modern fusion options. I've tried quite a few different menu items and all of them have been great. The old school ones taste just like the stuff my mum used to cook and the new stuff is really tasty even if it's not sure of its identity! The decor is pleasant and the service is good even during busy lunchtimes, and I am looking forward to my next visit already :)

I had passed this place so many times tempted elsewhere but finally visited and was very happily surprised. The restaurant is beautifully decorated inside, the staff very friendly and attentive. The food was visually beautiful and colorful. I ordered from their bar menu; masala fries, masala beans, tikka chicken with salad and naan, all were fantastic. Ant wait to go again but this time will look to their standard menu.

The service is horrible. No one on the floor seems to know what they are doing but do their best to make it up as they go along. I blame management. That said... the food is damn good. Dishes are a bit sweet but not overly such. The portions are perfect for two people and not too heavy on the meat or veggie side. One more word... cheesecake. Just do it. You'll thank me later.

I love and hate this restaurant at the same time. I come here on average once a week so clearly they are doing something right. The food is really good. Flavours are balanced, innovative, and just great overall. Winners that never disappoint include burnt chilli chicken, calamari (not ur usually Italian style squid I promise!), and chicken tikka nann. Chai Ki pilsner is great as well. Now, it's the service and management that really let this place down. For starters, you are only allowed to order from one of two menus depending on which area you sit in (bar vs restaurant). You are 'not allowed' to order from the two menus at the same time even though it's the same kitchen that cooks food for both menus. One really helpful waiter once tried to go out of his way to 'allow me' to order one item from the bar menu when I was sitting in the restaurant area and got in trouble. Yes. I saw him actually being told off. I hosted a birthday party here once and had to get pre approval to order two dishes from the 'other menu'. This was accomplished only after escalating the matter to a restaurant manager and negotiating for a few days. Yes. A few days. If you come here when it's slightly busier than usual, be ready to either order immediately, or risk waiting about 10 minutes before being served tap water. Waiters and waitresses are not trained adequately here. Pleasant people but clearly no clue what needs to be done. Overall, it's a place I love and a place I love to hate. If they get the software right and start thinking more customer orientated, they can easily be one of the best restaurants in the area.

I love this place. The calamari is delicious! All dishes I've had were just incredible. The service is great and the place is really inviting. Also affordable. Worth trying.

Good menu and modern food! Loved the cocktails and you should try the taste menu for 35 pounds per person!

Nice modern Indian fusion with some meat choices. Lamb porridge was a bit salty but was balanced by the accompanied naan. Rib was surprisingly good, crispy outside while tender inside. Be warned it's spicy though. Very reasonable priced for a nice meal out.

Chai Ki really impressed me with their level of tasty Indian food and elegant ambiance. Came here on a Saturday night for dinner and decided to go in the back restaurant bit for a more formal feel. Though we loved the food on the bar menu you can't order from both menus, which was a disappointment. For starter we got GOAN PRAWNS, and they were absolutely delicious. I wish there were more than 5 pieces because it really kept me wanting more. I got butter chicken and my boyfriend got the gohst. Butter chicken unfortunately only comes with 5 pieces but nonetheless it was great butter chicken. My boyfriend got the lamb dish and it was a huge portion side which was perfect. As for drinks they are all delicious and I would definitely recommend the Mango Caipirinha!!! Chai Ki is a great restaurant, which I definitely would recommend though next time I will definitely want to check out the bar menu

What a lovely Indian restaurant!?! We headed here for a team dinner after a long day of work and it did not disappoint. All of the food was good with some exceptional standouts. The coconut shrimp curry main was absolutely amazing and I would have been happy with that as my entire meal. Because we were a group of 8, we shared most of the plates. The only disappointment of the evening was the fried rice which wasn't nearly as tasty as I had hoped for. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

We were looking around for places to go for dinner. We heard that Indian in London is very good and thought we would check it out. When you go in, you have to choose between two menus... Traditional Indian and Indo-Asian menu. We want for the Indo-Asian menu... Had the chicken tikka naan, burnt chili paneer (spicy), and a chicken curry dish. Everything was very good... Different from what I've had in the US. Especially the burnt chili paneer... It was so good... That even when we our mouths were burning, we kept on eating it. They also have it with chicken instead of paneer. Service was great. Ambiance was upscale. We would come back again next time we are in the area.

The tea is pretty much like the one served at Roti Chai. After all it is owned by the same owner. It is surprisingly huge. But what struck me was the fact that there was a sign in the bar written Toddy in English and "Kall-eh" in Malayalam. After reading the owner Rohit Chugh's interview about the opening of this restaurant, I understood that his inspiration for the dishes in this one was Malabar toddy shops and the food served around there. I must admit the ambiance is really good. Great place to dine with a special person. Great staff too. About the food, the dishes I tried were: Dahi puri - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahi_puri Dal fry - this one is made of dark dal (lentil) Malabar Chicken Curry - coconut milk in the gravy, creamy, yet spicy, thanks to the wonderful chillies. Malabar Porotta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parotta this is what I expected, but what I got was Paratha - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paratha. The latter has nothing to do with Malabar. Also had Garlic naan - very thin crested naan, crisp and delicious The chilly fries - fries with some chilli powder sprinkled all over was served with a tasty dip, which I guess was a mix of mayo and some other sauce. Its texture reminded me of Southwest Sauce from Subway. We also had the masala chai, which was made with just the right amount of sugar. Overall it was a lovely meal. And I'll definitely go there again. But some dishes like the Porotta, really needs a proper Malabari chef to make it. Else it'll never be porotta. But that is for those who know real Malabar dishes. For Londoners who have barely travelled outside London, this will be amazing.

Operated by the same people behind Roti Chai, Chai Ki is an Indian restaurant in the newly developed Cross Rail station in Canary Wharf. The cooking concept is similar to Roti Chai, mostly Indian street food in an impressive spacious dining room with a toddy shop bar, the restaurant also serves breakfast which can be appealing to the local workers when you are after something different to your standard British/ European style breakfast. Unlike most other Indian restaurants in London, Chai Ki has a massive collection of craft beer, an extensive wine list and some very interesting and creative cocktails that are inspired by South Asian flavours such as the chai & orange martini which the gin has, blended with spices. The menu comes in sharing plates and mains, so diners have the choice to mix and match, ordering 1 sharing plate as a starter followed by a main or simply go for a number of sharing dishes like you would in a tapas bar. The instant winner on the night was the dahi puri, the crunchy semolina shells were so light and crispy with a cool and refreshing yoghurt resting with nutty tamarind, my kind of summer dish. The mild spicy pulled pork paratha was also excellent, tender meat with the freshness of the coconut mixed wonderfully with the chilli and curry leaf. And just as good was the calamari, again lightly spiced, smooth with a peppery sweetness from the cane sugar and cumin. Main dish of coconut prawns was a real full flavour dish, it had a wonderful mild spicy aroma with rich and creamy textures, it was not overpowering with the coconut milk, finely blended in with the turmeric and the sweet prawns. The weak link on the night was the duck porridge, while I did not hve a problem with the flavour, the texture was far too thick and heavy which was hard for me to consume. We were so full toward the end so ended up going for a light dessert, the mango kulfi ice cream lollipop was very creamy and buttery with the sourness of the exotic fruit adding a great balance. To sum it up, Chai Ki is indeed an excellent Indian restaurant, it is hard to find a decent restaurant in Canary Wharf, mostly chains in both standard and premium territory so Chai Ki really offered something different, it is very good value, with small plates ranging from £7 - £8 and all mains under £15. The street food element of its cooking also made it very approachable and easy to understand of what the restaurant is offering, so if you are a fan of modern Indian cuisine at an affordable price in Canary Wharf, look no further than Chai Ki.

Lovely atmosphere, very nice Anglo-Asian dishes (some with a vague Desi-Chinese flavor), and attentive staff. I'll most definitely eat here again, next time I'm in London!

My friends and I started the night off with a reservation in the Chai Ki (Toddy Shop Bar), and we immediately noticed the dim lighting and pleasant atmosphere. After indulging in a bottle of white wine and some naan bread, we were able to get a table at the main restaurant. The food was delicious and well made and the service was decent. I wouldn't say the same about the service at the bar, as one waitress forgot to let us know that a table was ready for us in the restaurant. Overall, I had a good experience and would recommend this place. Good vegetarian Indian options, too!

Restaurant atmosphere was great!! One note. Bar menu and sit down restaurant menu very different. Food was great non veg and vegetarian. Chef uses great combination of spices and sauces to create wonderful flavors. One thing I did think was weird is we didn't quite finish our food and they wouldn't let us take it home!! I'm not big on wasting food so that was the only bad thing. Other than that great service and food.

Great Place and really good food- though the menu needs to expand The portion sizes are on the smaller side - but the taste is great. Loved the Mango Kulfi. Would like to see more variety on the menu.

Solid Indian small plates fusion place in Canary Wharf which is an otherwise chain resto filled island - came here with friend for weeknight dinner and seated right away. We had butter chicken, the aubergine, paneer and kulfi ice cream. Everything was solid, plated beautifully and came very very quickly which was nice and maybe a bit concerning. The only thing that distracted me abt the food was this green/black herb that was in all the food but gave it a bitter taste which was not my fave. The garlic naan was also a bit overdone but overall good food option in CW

This place is AMAZING!!! For example: The naan bread and butter chicken is delicious . All of the food is delicious. You have to try.

Just stopped off late afternoon here to grab a quick tea and do some work. The staff were a little on the officious side, coming over every few minutes or so, even while I was still drinking my tea and had said several times I didn't need anything else. The chai was a bit spicier than I usually like it too. That said, the ambience was nice and the food menu looked good. I'll have to come back another time to try it all.

The food is amazing here delicious :) I will definitely visit again. Best Indian food I have ever tasted.

Great atmosphere and drink options. Food was good, but I was expecting more traditional Indian food. It felt more trendy than authentic. I am from Houston and was expecting something different. I have always heard Indian food is far superior in London than other places, so I will keep looking!

Quick breakfast. Not crowded at this time of day. Good for quick meal. Friendly service and good ambiance. The food just wasn't very good, nor was the masala tea.

Their Dahi Puri is simply to die for. I love the decor and the atmosphere. It's a wonderful modern twist on traditional Indian food and a wonderful option for those who aren't a big fan of exotic foods. There were options for me, who loves exotic foods, and my party who weren't as adventurous!

The food was decent the pancakes were really good. The service was not good at all. The staff waited like they rather have been doing something else. I got my order taken after the person that came after me got there food. Was forced to give 15% tip which I felt that my waiter didn't deserve.

modern Indian food Atmosphere is good Very tasty Price is reasonable although portion is a bit small Overall good place to go around canary wharf

A very "Britoshized" Indian food. Chili Paneer was served on a salad bed. Was tasty and healthy though. Also got a side of dal fry (relatively more authentic) and matlab at paratha (again, no evident oil so that was good). Would have liked the food to be a little more authentic Indian that's why giving 4 star from my perspective. Service was great!