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How we read reviews →Fitzroy chai bar and hookah lounge hosting Bollywood karaoke, live music and Indian street snacks.
Rustic, colourful South Asian 'adda' vibe with courtyard seating, described by many as a home away from home; evenings shift into a lively hub for live music, karaoke and shisha.
Shisha and hookah service, a regular events calendar (Bollywood karaoke, Shayari poetry nights, Qawwali and Sufi music nights, acoustic sets), courtyard seating, and complimentary Parle-G biscuits with chai.
Strong South Asian heritage signal, reviewers repeatedly compare it to Indian 'adda' or street tea-stall culture, though some dispute the authenticity of specific dishes like the bun maska and Bombay sandwich.
Split opinion: many find chai and shisha worth it for the atmosphere and events, while others call small snack portions and an undisclosed per-person minimum on event nights overpriced.
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