The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant
G Shop 5/20 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
About
The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant is a highly-rated indian restaurant in Parramatta, known for quality and authenticity. With 120 reviews and a 4.6-star rating, it offers an exceptional dining experience.
Features & Amenities
Reviews (5)
A fantastic spot in the heart of Parramatta offering street-style food with a modern twist. The vibe is relaxed yet stylish, making it a great place to drop in any time of the day. The chai is outstanding and a must-try as soon as you arrive. We tried most of the menu, and every dish was spot on absolutely fresh and full of flavour. Itโs an excellent choice for breakfast or lunch and dinner, especially for those working and live nearby, with very reasonable pricing. Definitely a place worth visiting if youโre in or around Parramatta. Well done team!
Was visiting Parramatta and was lucky enough to stumble upon the lovely relaxed indian fusion restaurant Chai Nook. The atmosphere is calm with comfortable seating and a cute little book nook corner with armchairs for reading while enjoying some delicious chai. I tried the samosa chat which was good vegetarian food and the authentic cardamom chai that came with a complimentary tasty shortbread biscuit which was delicious. Highly recommended! They make real authentic indian style chai.
Stumbled upon this place randomly and it instantly became one of my favourite Indian cafes. The paneer and chicken keema are really good! The vada pav was def one of the bests I've had in Sydney! . The portion size of food is good enough for sharing, too. Love the option of cutting chai too (for the feel haha) - it was pretty decent. I'd love to try more of their chai range next time! We had also ordered sev puri but it came with dahi - not sure if thats the case or they accidentally gave us dahi puri. We enjoyed it regardless ๐ The atmosphere is great and the staff is nice too! I can see it becoming my go-to place :) Location is close to parra station which a plus!
Yum chai!! we had 2 ginger chais, they were perfect. Freshly made, perfectly spiced and sweetened. ๐๐ Was accompanied by some tea biscuits, which were ok. They took specifications in the order, which was great, and delivered accordingly. The size of the cup I found a little small, but Iโm used to having huge mugs of chai. It was a decent size for my friend. Would go again, just for the chai โค๏ธโค๏ธ We also had chaat papdi, which was good too ๐
If you are new to authentic chai, or well versed - this place will make you very happy. I am officially a repeat customer. My first experience, during opening week, I enjoyed a cardamom chai and pav bhaji. For my husband I had ordered mango lassi and chicken kheema pav. As I live locally, I'd requested take away. The staff lovingly prepared and packed my meal with such care, I was really impressed. They have clearly put a lot of effort in their branding, the quality of their packaging including their sturdy bags. The food and drinks were so delicious, I couldn't wait to return. That was 2 weeks ago, and finally I've had a chance to return today with a dear friend. This time I ordered karak chai (cut - the staff were very clear in explaining that this is a smaller, more concentrated chai which makes perfect sense), a cardamom chai for my friend, and a couple of paneer toofan puffs to go with. The chai came out piping hot and in the most gorgeous cups and saucers. The paneer puffs also were very aesthetic. Perfectly spiced, so flavourful. And, in my opinion most importantly, the paneer was obviously freshly handmade. It was so soft and just melted in the mouth. We were very happy! We were offered biscuits to also compliment the chai, such service! I decided then and there I'd find any excuse to return, by Christmas I plan to try everything on the delicious menu. Including the sweet treats in your pretty cabinet - yum ๐ As I said on my first visit - welcome to the neighbourhood, we have no doubt you will grow in your success in no time. Well done, team ๐ PS that wall art is incredible. Compliments to the artist ๐จ ๐ซก









