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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.7 (1530)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean
4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 2M4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
  • 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 1,530 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Healthy

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
East is East Chai Lounge on Main Street offers a unique and delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "incredible flavors" in dishes catering to various dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan options. The ambience is vibrant with live entertainment, making it a "must try for everyone."

1,530 Reviews
  1. Tamara

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sublime food with thoughtful service. We all chose the feast and left fully satisfied. Leave room for gulab jaman dessert. The warm apple drink or chais are heart warming. It was nice the live music was background not overpowering our conversations. Would go back again, a favourite experience where you are held in warm hospitality. Expect waits without reservations.

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  2. Kristen

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing but the staff and their level of service really made this place stand out. Everyone loved it, and agreed the service was outstanding. Thank you!

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  3. Sarah

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    East is East is my favourite place to go! Such a welcoming, friendly place and the service is always outstanding. The food is amazing and so full of flavour. Gluten free and lactose free options are plentiful which makes things so much easier when you have a complicated group of dietary needs (they also have lots of vegetarian and vegan options, too). Meat eaters won’t be disappointed either. This place wants you and your group to have a great experience!

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  4. John

    Montreal2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, service and ambience were great. The only thing we would mention is that the entertainment made the ambience even louder in a setting that is already quite noisy due to the number of diners, which is fine, but the wandering violinist made it difficult at times to talk with people at your table. On a previous occasion the entertainment was more subtle and on the stage. However, a positive and fun dining experience!

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  5. Frankie

    Vancouver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal, very friendly severs. Thank you for a great dining experience. We'll be back/

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  6. Tamara

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    sublime food, took a friend for their first time here. hospitable chai or lemon ginger drink at the door, and the Gulab Juman is a must have for dessert. Go for it, get the feast. Nice to go in the day, easier to converse than the packed house for dinnertime.

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  7. Maureen

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, attentive service and delicious food.

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  8. May

    Vancouver35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to east os east several times before and decided to take our kids there to celebrate a family occasion. This time, a Saturday night, there was lovely entertainment that we all enjoyed. The food, however was not up to our previous experiences. None of it arrived hot… or even warm. The restaurant was very busy and the servers were running and so it was understandable. The prices had also gone up a lot since we were there last time. The feast is now $47 per person and not really good value for what we got.

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  9. shauna

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere! Chai and dotcha stew are my recommendations. Gluten free options available

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  10. Margaret

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to have a special dinner for my birthday, and East is East has been recommended to me a few times. My husband and I ordered the tasting feast and feast it was! Each dish was unique and delicious with unfamiliar spices. The ambiance was delightful, classy and interesting. Perhaps the highlight of the experience was the staff. To a person they were welcoming, friendly and caring. My birthday treat was an incredible desert, along with a handwritten card and song. Totally made my day. Thanks so much!!

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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 1530 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
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  5. Mount Pleasant

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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