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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.7
4.7
1495 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    $80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    We are celebrating Valentine's Day at East is East with Best of Chai Live. Join us for an evening of immersive dining experience accompanied by live world music. Our set menu on Valentine's Day includes our signature tasting menu The Silk Route Feast, dessert and live performances. Tables will be reserved for two hours. We have posted all the information on our website at eastiseast.ca $80 per guest

What 1,495 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
East is East Chai Lounge on Main Street offers a unique dining experience highlighted by "amazing food," "excellent service," and a lively "ambiance" with live music. The Silk Route Feast provides a great variety of dishes. The attentive staff enhances visits, though some find the seating uncomfortable and the entertainment charge surprising.

1,495 Reviews
  1. Adriana

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and experience. I highly recommend it !

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  2. Elaine

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very attentive and friendly. The three of us ordered the Chai tasting menu and the server came regularly to ask if we wanted more of the dishes. The ambiance is also tranquil and the decor unique and beautiful! I would come here again and highly recommend it! We even got some treats to take back and a dessert request for the birthday girl was honoured. Thank you East is East! :)

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  3. Hiren

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was one of the best experiences I’ve had at a restaurant. Truly a place where you can go with your spouse or mom and dad. Didn’t see not kids there. But definitely an amazing experience. Everyone at the restaurants made you feel welcomed and appreciated.

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  4. Kashika

    VIP

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I celebrated my birthday at East is East and we were seated in the back where I couldn’t even see the performers. The service was very slow as we waited almost 30mins for our server to get the bill and our coats. I would only recommend coming here in a smaller group as it’s very loud and the service isn’t great. Food was 10/10.

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  5. Pauline

    VIP

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening. A must try for everyone who hasn't been there before. Service is impeccable, and our servers contribute a huge difference for the overall dining experience. All thumbs up.

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  6. Sandra

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good tasty food. Great violin entertainment And awesome ambience.

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  7. Abhishek

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence food, service and ambience. Would recommend!

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  8. Jillian

    Cambodia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Loved the server she was so sweet and the food was high quality, entertainment was fab as well x

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  9. Jenn

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere in this restaurant. The service was very good from the moment we walked in right through till we left. The food was very tasty and they have Mediterranean, African and Indian options. Lots of veggie dishes and some dishes with chicken lamb and salmon. Everything we had was delicious. The only thing i would critique is the portion size of the tasting menu. If they increased the dish sizes then they'd definitely get a higher score!

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  10. Danaca

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely WONDERFUL experience for my grandma and I who share a birthday. Staff was amazing! Thank you for the happy birthday & delicious dessert! 10/10 Will be coming back! :)

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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 1495 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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