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East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street, Vancouver, BC

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.7
4.7
1513 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Our food consists of thoughtfully prepared recipes that will take you on a culinary journey along the ancient Silk route.


As evening descends upon the vibrant city of Vancouver, Chai Lounge comes to life like the courts of the eastern Raja's. Imagine a warm, dreamy and visually arresting venue where global sounds cascade the room over the din of lively conversations. Spicy scents waft from the kitchen followed by an abundance of delicious trans-himalayan cuisine.


Chai Lounge is our landmark location. There is no place like it in Vancouver,and visitors from near and far marvel at the ornate carpets, ceiling mandala's, and the nature-inspired furnishings.
The large central stage features a rotating line-up of world class musicians and dancers.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 565-4401
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We offer catering for fundraisers, private and corporate functions, weddings etc.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer the space at our restaurants for private events.
  • Area
    Mount Pleasant
  • Cross Street
    28th Ave E
  • Parking details
    Underground parking for guests of Chai Lounge
  • Public transit
    Bus 3 (Main St)Bus 25 (King Edward and Main) Three blocks away from Chai Lounge
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Healthy

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver

    Healthy

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
East is East Chai Lounge offers a "fantastic experience" with "absolutely delicious food" and "outstanding service." The live music and varied tasting menu enhance the unique atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. While some find the entertainment too loud, the "great ambiance" and "best chai in the city" keep patrons returning.

1,513 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. The live music creates a great ambience but it’s not so loud that you can’t have a conversation. Highly recommend!

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  2. Jamie

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening with great food and an incredible violinist playing classical songs the entire night. Portions could be a bit larger, but value and ambiance was great. Service was kind and attentive. Will definitely come back!

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  3. Caleb

    Vancouver1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service. Had a reservation at 7, didn’t get menus until 7:40. Food didn’t arrive until 8:10 and barely had a chance to order more. They charged another $5 per person for live music that ruined the ambiance and was quite terrible. Won’t be coming back

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  4. Carson

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is incredible! Live music throughout the meal made a great meal even better! Can't recommend highly enough!

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  5. Jai

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed this visit. The wait staff are very nice and accommodating especially with all of the dietary issues we have. The food is good and I also really like the fact the the two times I've visited, there has been live music. So good to see and the musician amenity charge is very reasonable. Highly recommend!

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  6. Craig VIP

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and ambiance. I come here every trip to Vancouver!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for our anniversary during a flamenco event. Everything was perfect, from cocktail to dessert. The flamenco show was very nice and the food excellent and very tasty

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  8. Chris

    Vancouver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Half hour late to get our reserved table. Ambiance and food and service very good. Didn’t like being forced to take full course option. Music nice. They took a lot of breaks. Expensive drinks. Fun night but won’t go back for awhile.

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  9. Chantel

    Yukon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a beautiful restaurant. The decor is gorgeous. The food was delicious and I loved being able to sample everything and then order more of my favourite dishes. It was a great menu for me as I’m gluten free and vegan and there were tons of options to suit my diet. The hot drinks were also very flavourful. I didn’t order dessert but there were several options that appealed to me and a few that were gluten free and vegan. The entertainment was delightful. The restaurant was too loud for my liking and we waited a half hour for a table even though we had a reservation. The staff were very kind but seemed a bit stressed. Like maybe they were spread thin. And the mandatory $47 per person that doesn’t include drinks or dessert is a lot. I would only return for a special occasion.

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  10. nancy

    Vancouver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and service was just great! Highly recommended

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FAQs

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 565-4401.

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street is rated 4.7 stars by 1513 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

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Google Map for East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 2M4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    28th Ave E
  • Area
    Mount Pleasant
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking for guests of Chai Lounge
  • Public transit
    Bus 3 (Main St)Bus 25 (King Edward and Main) Three blocks away from Chai Lounge
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 565-4401
  • Catering
    We offer catering for fundraisers, private and corporate functions, weddings etc.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer the space at our restaurants for private events.
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