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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.8 (1539)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean
4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 2M4

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 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.
  • 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

What 1,539 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 an enchanting dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests relish the "exotic atmosphere" complemented by live music. The menu is praised for its "flavorful highest quality cuisine," with ample vegetarian and gluten-free options. A must-visit for "a true culinary experience."
1,539 Reviews
  1. Flaury VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. salma

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. N

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Larry

    Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was very impressed by the high level of service. First, our server did a fabulous job of explaining the menu to us. Second, when we arrived, we told our server that we needed to leave by a certain time, and our food was brought to us so that we could leave when we needed to - thanks!

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  6. Pia

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is now one of my two favorite restaurants in all Vancouver. The staff is amazing, very helpful and sweet and the food is beyond delicious! I was a bit nervous if it would be hot or spicy, but it was perfect, especially when you love mild but very flavourful highest quality cuisine. Also all the teas and drinks were outstanding and full of oriental flavour and delicious spices. The live music was not loud and gave a beautiful / romantic ambience. I love this place and can't wait to be back!

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  7. Nicole

    Vancouver / British Columbia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a beautiful restaurant all around. Vivacious atmosphere. Great food that was so full of flavor. Many vegetarian options and nice tea selection too. Live music.

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  8. Flaury VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very pleasant experience last night. It was worth the wait to get the exact table location I had requested, as we enjoy the flamenco dancing as well as the delicious food! The server was very attentive, as well.

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  9. Desiree

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time. Our servers were attentive and kind. The food - everything was absolutely delicious and we all loved our chais and boulanis. We also got unexpected treats at the end with some delicious little cardamom balls. Such a nice touch. Thank you very much!

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  10. Tamara

    Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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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 1539 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 p.m.
Booked 25 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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