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East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street, Vancouver, BC

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.8
4.8
1473 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Our food consists of thoughtfully prepared recipes that will take you on a culinary journey along the ancient Silk route.


As evening descends upon the vibrant city of Vancouver, Chai Lounge comes to life like the courts of the eastern Raja's. Imagine a warm, dreamy and visually arresting venue where global sounds cascade the room over the din of lively conversations. Spicy scents waft from the kitchen followed by an abundance of delicious trans-himalayan cuisine.


Chai Lounge is our landmark location. There is no place like it in Vancouver,and visitors from near and far marvel at the ornate carpets, ceiling mandala's, and the nature-inspired furnishings.
The large central stage features a rotating line-up of world class musicians and dancers.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 565-4401
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer catering for fundraisers, private and corporate functions, weddings etc.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer the space at our restaurants for private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Cross street
    28th Ave E
  • Parking details
    Underground parking for guests of Chai Lounge
  • Public transit
    Bus 3 (Main St)Bus 25 (King Edward and Main) Three blocks away from Chai Lounge
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Healthy

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
East is East Chai Lounge on Main Street offers a "fantastic experience" with "absolutely delicious food" and "great service." Their Silk Road Feast Tasting Menu provides a "variety of flavours" and "bottomless refills." The live music adds an "amazing" touch, making it a "memorable night" perfect for special occasions.

1,473 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, as always, but we were rushed out after 90 minutes because, we were told, the next reservation was waiting despite the reservation clearly stating 1 hr. 45 minutes for parties of four.

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  2. Flaury

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lively atmosphere on a busy night. Great flamenco entertainment!

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  3. Chai

    Vancouver

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, beautifully cooked with high quality ingredients. Great ambiance. We've been coming here over the years. The price of the tasting platter is a bit high. For that price it should have included a complimentary small dessert, or it should have been priced less. Also. the price of the cocktails or bottle of wine is a bit high. Perhaps offer a half litre option? You will probably sell a lot more cocktails and wine if you priced them 15% less.The price of the beer was good, though.

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  4. Lin

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful ambiance featuring attentive servers and delicately flavoured Indian foods. We enjoyed a special lunch there, which felt very private/ treated like queens.

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  5. Khaled

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable and the servers were very polite, professional and friendly. Enjoyed the ambiance and the entertainment is a great touch. The food was very tasty. Overall, it was a great experience.

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  6. Amanda

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely experience. Very good food and friendly servers. The silk route feast is very worth it, being able to try so many things! Definitely exceeded my expectations :) We were sat at a lower bench table which may be a bit difficult for people with limited mobility. I would recommend calling ahead and requesting a normal height table if this would be an issue for your group.

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  7. Kate

    VIP

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service. Really nice place to get together with friends. Their soy chai tea (hot) is always my favorite. Very good value for all you can eat. My friends really appreciated there are so many delicious options for vegetarians/vegans.

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  8. mehlinda

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been eating at East is East restaurant for the past 20 years. I enjoy the ambiance, the food and the entertainment, especially the harp music

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  9. Shawn

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great ambiance. A really wonderful food experience!

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  10. Diane

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, and service. The Chai tea is so wonderful I usually have 3 cups.

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FAQs

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 565-4401.

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street is rated 4.8 stars by 1473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 34 times today

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Google Map for East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 2M4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th Ave E
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking for guests of Chai Lounge
  • Public transit
    Bus 3 (Main St)Bus 25 (King Edward and Main) Three blocks away from Chai Lounge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 565-4401
  • Catering
    We offer catering for fundraisers, private and corporate functions, weddings etc.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer the space at our restaurants for private events.
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