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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.8 (1545)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean
4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 2M4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,545 people are saying

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
East is East Chai Lounge on Main Street offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "outstanding service" and flavorful, diverse dishes. Patrons enjoy the "Silk Route Tasting menu" and live music, enhancing the dining experience. Vegetarian and gluten-free options abound, and the "chai is a must-try." Perfect for special occasions!
1,545 Reviews
  1. jeff

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a regular to East is East and love the food and absolutely adore the ambience! I wish there were more dining experiences in Vancouver like this.

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  2. Maureen

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a first time experience at East is East for our table of 3. We chose based on a recommendation from a coworker. From first walk in the door the warm greeting from the staff with a small cup of chai to the seating of a great half booth table was appreciated. The Silk Route Tasting menu had just the right amount of choices for each of us to order options that appealed to us. The service was very attentive and pleasant. The music by Chinese Harpist was a real treat and went well with the relaxing and adventurous mood of this restaurant. We highly recommend for those looking for a very enjoyable meal and dining experience.

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  3. Lilith VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed with a tiny cup of tea while we waited for our table, the service was great. Food was properly proportioned. Ordered drinks, served the wrong ones, the right drinks came without alcohol?! But paid full price as if there was alcohol. Probably best just to order wine. (Bartender) can’t mix that up. Otherwise I would return.

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  4. Aleisha VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch to celebrate a birthday and had the Silk Route tasting menu. The food was delicious and service was amazing. The menu is all you can eat so great value as well. Perfect experience from beginning to end!!

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  5. Darren

    Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Although the service was slightly slower than I am used to, it was very friendly and professional, and the food was amazing!

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  6. Stephanie VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitresses are very polite and pleasant. The hostess is exceptional. Wish all the customer service employees are like them. Food is always hot and delicious.

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  7. Flaury VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant experience last night. I got a table sooner than expected. Service was very attentive, food very tasty, and, as always, I enjoyed the flamenco entertainment and piano interludes.

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  8. salma

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve always had amazing service. This time it was awful. Took forever to order,l and get our feed. Had to ask 3 times to get water. Very disappointed

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  9. N

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great interior, awesome service! Everything was great, thank you.

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  10. Mel

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here before. The food is always delicious and plentiful. The variety of dishes is excellent. We will be back again.

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FAQs

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street does offer delivery in partnership with 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 4.8 stars by 1545 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 10 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Pleasant
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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