Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar

Love this place!! The food is always delicious, and the ambience is very nice yet still comfortable. Lots of parking in the lot for the building (a rare thing for Franklin St), and the big windows are great for people watching (: The drinks were surprisingly what stood out to me about our meal! I loooove Mango Lassi and Chimney's is phenomenal, and the Massla Chai is to die for!!!

Another great Indian restaurant on Franklin! We came here on a Sunday night, and there weren't many people there. It was quiet, bright, and clean inside, and our server was quite softspoken and kind. I ordered the mixed grill, plain naan, and my friend got the chicken biryani. The food came pretty quickly and I was served with a beautiful platter of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken and shrimp, and other meats that I'm not too sure of. It also came with a side of white rice. Everything was scrumptious! It was packed with flavor so you definitely need some naan or rice to go with bites. The naan was cooked nicely and had butter on it. They give you a ton of meat which filled me up! Overall, very good Indian food, and I would love to come back!

This restaurant is beautiful and clean and staff is very nice. And the food was awesome! We got the lunch specials. One vegetarian and one non-vegetarian. It's a pre-set menu with fried vegetables (squash blossoms maybe) as an appetizer (these were delicious!), chicken tikka masala or shahi paneer (same spices, one just had chicken and the other didn't, both delicious, chicken came in big chunks), lamb bhuna or mixed vegetables (same spices, one was vegetarian, the vegetarian one was my favorite of all the dishes), a chickpea dish which had a great flavor and was a bit spicy (we ordered mild for everything), naan (fresh and soft), and a gulab jamun for dessert (like a donut hole soaked in syrup). We also got samosas for an appetizer and they were cooked perfectly with a bit of crunch and had a great flavor and texture to the filling. I would definitely go back!

The food taste good and above average. The service is okay. The ambience is average, not any fancy.

I would say Chimney's is hit or miss, but in reality it's exceptional or very good. Today it was exceptional. Food was piping hot, and delicious! *Chef's kiss.

The service was impeccable! Our waitress was impeccable!!! Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar gave us authentic flavour, mouth watering, phenomenal food, and drinks! Kudos to all the staff from our waitress who greeted us with a welcoming smile even if it was 20 mins before closing the kitchen. The chef who made our food fresh and delicious! Our drinks are delicious too. They mean business! This restaurant is awesome!This is by far the most delicious Indian food I've tasted in the Chapel Hill area.We came across the Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar that has a good ambiance and a very nice restaurant. They gave us the experience and food that we were craving for a while. We will definitely come back! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: Chimney is a clean, elegant restaurant located on Franklin Street. The restaurant is pretty spacious and has a welcoming bar when you first enter. The parking available in front of Chimney is also a big bonus compared to other restaurants on Franklin.Service: Our server was kind and prompt in taking our order. The food did take a bit longer than expected to come out however, with about a 20 minute gap in between our starter and the main entrees. Food: We started with the Basket of Naans. The plain and garlic naans made for a great starter/side during our meal. We also got the Tandoori Chicken, which was spicy and had a good amount of sauce on it. For our main dishes, we ordered the Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chana Masala. The main courses initially appeared to be small in portion, but they were very filling. The Biryani was one of our favorites and was simple, spicy, and full of flavor. The sauces in the Tikka Masala and Chana Masala were also rich and complex, especially when absorbed by the leftover naan.Overall: Although a bit pricey, Chimney makes some great food. This is a great spot for a date night or an indulging dinner with friends. We would love to come back to try more of their dishes!

We had a delicious lunch at Chimney. They have a lunch special with different small portions so you get a taste of different things, including dessert. Everything was wonderful and just the right amount.

Stopped here for a quick lunch because I was in the area for an appointment.I kept it simple and chose the $15 vegetarian lunch thali. I appreciate that the wait staff asked for my spice level when I gave my order. While I'm sure the list of items change, what I received was vegetable pakora for the appetizer, a small "salad" of onions, carrot and cilantro, chana masala, another vegetable dish, a bowl of rice, and 2 pieces of gulab jamun. Oh, and 2 pieces of naan, plus chutneys -- cilantro and tamarind. The food arrived at the table quickly and was piping hot! The taste of every single item was delicious and definitely fresh tasting. The only issue is that the service was not particularly friendly or engaging. I didn't expect for the server to have a conversation with me, but he gave off a vibe as if he wanted me to hurry up, eat and then leave. On the other hand, he wasn't abrupt, just...indifferent? Anyway, five stars for the food and ease of parking. One star off for the service.

I just went for Masala Chai, they gave quick instant tea on the name of chai for 4.3$Atleast they could mention what I am going to get, really disappointed for what I got for the price.