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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.8
4.8
1461 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
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.
  • 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 1,461 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • 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 on Main Street offers a "fantastic experience" with "absolutely delicious food" and "great service." Their Silk Road Feast Tasting Menu provides a "variety of flavours" and "bottomless refills." The live music adds an "amazing" touch, making it a "memorable night" perfect for special occasions.

1,461 Reviews
  1. Gordon

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food heavily but not exclusively vegetarian, great flavours, interesting combinations, great service.

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  2. sinejan

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Went for my birthday with 20 people and it was such a great time! The team did an amazing job accommodating our group and the live music was a great touch!

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  3. Harsha

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the staff is attentive and caring. Great food, great ambiance and great people!

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  4. Krystle

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for my birthday and the food and service were amazing then they gave me a complimentary dessert. I can’t wait to go back again soon.

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  5. Deb

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience we had at this restaurant. There is live music (when we were there, a man walked around the restaurant and played the violin). We ordered the feast menu which allows you to taste so many of the dishes. And all of them were delicious! THe staff is very attentive, and they even came over and sang happy birthday (with the musician!) to my (very embarassed!) husband. They even wrote a hand-written note acknowledging the celebration. What a lovely touch! This was a perfect way to learn about the various dishes and have a wonderful evening

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  6. Alina

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing way to spend a birthday!! Food incredible, service and ambience was very good, can get a little noisy but overall worth it.

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  7. Scott

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always, we both enjoyed the Silk Route Feast. Lots of various options to enjoy. The Chai tea (various flavour combinations) is a must try.

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  8. Rosalie

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our lunch here today. The only issue for us mature customers is the seating. We ranged from ages 63 to 84. Some of us have no padding on our bottoms so the seats can be very hard when sitting for awhile. Also, sturdy backs would be appreciated. Love the look but for these two things.

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  9. Shefali

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really really had a wonderful experience at East is East on Main last evening. This was my second time there in the past year and both of my visits there were really excellent. BHUMI was our server and she made sure to look after all our needs, helping us with the menu options, ensuring we had everything and checking on us regularly even with the restaurant being very busy. In fact, all the staff were very attentive. The food was delicious and we were also treated to live music! Great place to go to…very welcoming, very good all the way around! We will be returning for sure!

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  10. Lyndall

    Vancouver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a friend for lunch and a chat. We ordered the same thing: a roti roll with eggplant, pumpkin, mangoand rice. It came with a small mystic soup and salad. All was delicious. I especially loved the chai drink served to us on entry to the restaurant. What a lovely welcome!

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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 4.8 stars by 1461 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 27 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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