Karak Cha House

Cafe · Spruce Hill

Karak Cha House

Cafe · Spruce Hill

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4201 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Pakistani street food, chai, and refreshing beverages  

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4201 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Get directions

karakchahouse.com
@karakchahouse

$10–20 · Menu

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4201 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Get directions

+1 215 222 5160
karakchahouse.com
@karakchahouse

$10–20 · Menu

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Oct 11, 2025

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The 9 Best Bars and Cafes In Philadelphia | Bon Appétit

"Opened in 2024 as a late-night third place for South Asian communities, this University City spot serves a range of chai, sparkling nonalcoholic fruited mojitos, milkshakes, and Pakistani street food until midnight, attracting regulars who linger to play board games. Teas use leaves imported from Pakistan; highlights include a fragrant Peshawari qahwa (green tea steeped with cardamom and brewed with milk) and a rosy Kashmiri chai." - ByEmily Bloch

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Yasmeen Anis

Google
Restaurant was supposed to reopen at 4pm and the restaurant was unlocked. Several people waited in the dark dining area but workers didn’t arrive until 4:30. Food took a long time to make but IT WAS WORTH IT! The food was so good and the chai was great. The artwork and decor added to the vibe. We will definitely be returning!

Janelle V

Google
Loved this place!! HUGE portions for the Karak fries; they were seasoned well, the potatoes were perfectly crispy with a savory, creamy cheese sauce drizzled on top, paired with generous portions of perfect bite sized pieces of fried chicken. My friend and I split it and it was enough to make us full! We tried the spiral potato too, but which was crispy and had strong flavor. I had their iced cardamom chai which wasn’t too sweet (and I say this as a compliment!) and very refreshing and comforting. My friend had their rooh afza refresher and it was so addicting. Sugary, carbonated, with a strong refreshing mint and lemon taste. Really good mango lassi too!

Ande Russell

Google
This place is awesome! Beautiful decor, fun atmosphere, and fresh food. The staff were welcoming and attentive too. I had wanted to stop by for several months -- I wish I came sooner!

MAHEEN YASIR

Google
If you want to waste your precious dollars do not go there The restaurant had a pungent smell of bathroom Could not figure out what it was ?? The doodh Patti was the worst chai I had in a desi restaurant it was too bitter and over cooked I had to ask for extra milk the cooked were stale too. Other customers also complained about it. When we complained the manager showed concern meanwhile the owner was least bothered and did not even do something about it Would not recommend it It was too noisy with loud music and people had to talk in high tones to understand each other

Suha Ahmed

Google
We ordered Masala chais and a papri chaat which were both great! Our order took 25 minutes to prepare and we were the only customers there but the wait was worth it. We have some non chaat lovers in the family and even they enjoyed it. The artwork and music created a nice atmosphere. The chai was perfect on this rainy day.

Muhammad Khan

Google
Yesterday, I visited this establishment solely for its street food offerings. However, I must express my utmost dissatisfaction with my experience. The establishment was unhygienic and unsanitary. The food was excessively greasy and had an unpleasant taste. The quality of the food was subpar, and the price was exorbitant for the poor quality of service.

Zahra Khan

Google
Karak Cha House has a great vibe — loved the music and decor, really well done. The food, though, wasn’t quite for us. The karak fries had too many competing flavors, and overall the dishes didn’t hit the mark. Still, it’s a nice spot to hang out

Sunni Abdul-Zahir

Google
My husband and I went out for a late-night snack and ordered the Karak fries and Masala Chai. The Karak fries were soooo delicious, definitely a 10/10! The sauces had the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned. We went on a weekend night during Ramadan, so there was a bit of a wait for our order. The owner kindly gave us a complimentary sparkling mango mojito to thank us for our patience, which we really appreciated! I’m excited to go back for the Karak fries and hopefully to try out the Paint & Chai event next time!