Chiya Chai Riverwalk

We always walk by chia chai and were excited to try the riverwalk location especially because we have tried the food at other locations. I am a big fan of their pani puri. Their bhel needs some work though. It gets soggy by the time they serve us and we all know that a soggy bhel is a no go. I am also a fan of their samosas and chai. Very authentic food and reminds me of home. I'd definitely recommend this place, especially the riverwalk location for the view. They have out some chairs and tables by their location on the river and it's a fun way to spend a summer or winter evening.

What a solid little spot! They serve Indian street food and because it's in the riverwalk marketplace, it definitely has a street food kind of vibe. We got the masala chai and pani puri. Chai was excellent! Way better than other hyped cafes we've had in NYC (if you know, you know). The pani puri was also really satisfying- a refreshing mix of sweet and tart. Chutneys were solid. When we saw the container for the pani, we were a little concerned it wasn't going to be enough but it ended up being the perfect amount. It's a minor quibble, but I wish they served the pani puri one at a time like they do in India (or Jersey). Their location is perfect for that experience.

Quick and easy Indian snacks place. We tried the bhel and chai and they were good. The bhel was spicy which I loved!! The service was quick. It's just a little walk-up shop on the river. I would go here again if I'm in the area wanting a little snack.

I was so pleasantly suprised to find Chiya Chai on the river walk! I am familiar with the Logan Square location and was so happy to see Chiya Chai when I was in need of a little afternoon pick me up. I ordered the masala chai which tasted great. My friend and I also wanted a little snack and we noticed that they offered Pani Puri, which is a traditional Indian snack item that we were happy to see. We decided to try it and it didn't disappoint. The dish had the right amount of spice and seasoning and it was really nostalgic to be able to enjoy this while sipping on our chai. The service was really nice and speedy. It was also nice to find some seating out front where we could enjoy our snack and chai while looking onto the river.

Never expected Indian chai place at Riverwalk. Drink yummy tea with the river view. Service is token wise. Ate paani puri, bhej puri and tea with cadmium and ginger. Good location and service.

Hands down, the best bhel puri I have tasted in the US in the last 10 years! Service was quick and efficient. Quantity was perfect even for sharing. Definitely recommend their chats.