Chai 'N' Chilli

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181/183 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Melbourne CBD's Maharashtrian street food specialist, famous for its vada pav and misal pav.

Bright, bustling counter-service kitchen with a Shivaji Maharaj mural. casual and often crowded at lunch.

Fully vegetarian Maharashtrian menu, the owner regularly chats with diners table-side, catering available for private events, chai served in traditional steel cups.

Reviewers who grew up in Pune and Mumbai describe the food as tasting authentically close to home, singling out the thalipeet, misal and pithla bhakri as true to the region.

Split opinion. several reviewers call the high tea and street-food snacks great value, while others found portions small and prices steep for what's served.

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Comparing options? See Crossways Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant nearby · 4.7
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Google rating4.6 ★ · 1,492 reviews
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181/183 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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