CHAI PANI
About Chai Pani
Chai Pani literally means “tea and water.” It's slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something.” In Downtown Asheville, it means groundbreaking, fun, affordable, and “mindblasting” Indian street food that’s changing the perception of Indian cuisine in America. it means innovative, fun, affordable and delicious Indian cuisine. We'd go so far as to say it's “mindblasting.”Some of the best food of any country is its street food, and Chai Pani features chaat – crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, brightly flavored Indian street snacks. And because there's nothing more comforting and delicious in any culture than a home cooked meal, Chai Pani also brings you thalis – traditional family meals highlighting India's amazing culinary diversity. In 2021, The New York Times included Chai Pani in their prestigious list of America’s Favorite Restaurants. And in 2022, 13 years after we opened our doors and ran out of food midday, Chai Pani Asheville was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation.
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PRODUCT NEEDS
Vegetables
beets, carrots, cauliflower, chiles, cucumber, garlic, green beans, hot peppers, lettuce, okra, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, radish, shallots, spinach, summer squash, sweet corn, sweet peppers, sweet potato, tomatillos, tomatoes
Meat, Fish & Fowl
chicken, goat, lamb
Dairy & Eggs
eggs
Herbs
fresh herbs
FOOD GUIDE LISTING
See this listing in the Online Local Food Guide.
DELIVERY OF GOODS
Packaging: informal
Number of locations that need to receive a delivery for a vendor to supply your business: 1
VOLUME
Customers per week: 2000
Cases of produce purchased per week: 40+
