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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.7
4.7
1261 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean
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. We ask for a small patronage fee of $3 per person which goes to support all the live local music at East is East. Because we are very busy we hold tables for 2 hours. We look forward to serving you.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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

What 1,261 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Healthy

  • 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

1,261 Reviews
  1. LaurieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at East is East; the four of us all enjoyed experiencing the wonderful food, the atmosphere and the helpful servers. We will definitely be returning soon!

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  2. SandraM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic setting, great service, and the food is amazing. Lots of options for all dietary requirements, and can't beat the ambiance and the entertainment. Return customer, and definitely recommend as a restaurant that provides for a fun evening out.

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  3. AlexaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service, lively and fun atmosphere! Chairs a bit uncomfortable but otherwise 10/10!

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  4. EleanorG

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our friend from Seattle to your restaurant and he was very impressed.

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  5. BCTvan

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Delicious food. Maybe a little small on the tasting menu portions but you could order more, you just have to wait. Music provided was distracting and, for us unwelcome.So loud we could not hear our delightful waitress and she couldn’t hear us. We kinda of left as soon as we could rather than visiting as we normally do. Paneer was exquisite remarked my dinner companions.

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  6. JaniceL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place ever. Great food, great service, free samples while you wait and live music.

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  7. Michaela

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lively spot with wide variety of food, definitely worth doing the Silk Route Feast all-you-can-eat option

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  8. SuzanaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always a pleasure to visit this place. Food is as always great and the ambiance very unique. Service is amazing.

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  9. Chandi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Amazing performers. Will definitely be back to enjoy the experience

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  10. Rahim

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    East is East is always a goto for me when in the downtown area. Amazing as always!

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  11. MaryL

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    So many choices..we didn't have the feast b/c we were still full from a late lunch. The roti was just right amount; it came w/ a salad and mini soup

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  12. RaviG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dinning here, had a wonderful experience. Dinner was great and the Live music and dancing were amazing ! Staff were very helpful in going over menu items and choices.

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  13. Gfkid

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Overpriced. Food mediocre. Service not great all though the staff is very pleasant.

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  14. Lucas

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience1
    Unfortunately had to wait a long time for our table even though we had a reservation. Music was a bit quiet so we didn’t get to enjoy it. However the food and chai were spectacular and I will be trying their West Broadway location next time.

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  15. BruceM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food choices and they were very helpful with gluten free choices. Excellent wine selection

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  16. Loochie

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delightful! An explosion of flavours. The Chai Feast is worth the experience of tasting practically everything on the menu all-you-can eat style. Must try anything with eggplant and their authentic chai teas. This is one of my favourite restaurants in the city.

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  17. Eamonn

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant, and the feast is a great value. Very nice decor and tasteful music in the background at a volume you can still have a pleasant conversation.

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  18. timr

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service and great value for the quality/amount of food

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  19. Patrick

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at East is East on Main several times. We would highly recommend it. The staff are very friendly and efficient, and the food is excellent!

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  20. LizzieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chai feast (tasting menu) was amazing! Also loved their soy chai tea.

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  21. Colwyn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and atmosphere was amazing, we loved being able to sample new dishes. We will definitely be back!

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  22. JackieP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. The feast is worth it. Flamenco dancing was awesome.

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  23. BodhiFood

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing meal, awesome service, and great live music!

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  24. Omarion

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5/5. When you walk in it’s an immediate vibe set of a middle eastern atmosphere. Not just the decor but the music and the actual materials the place is made of. Service is 5/5 it was my wife’s birthday they came and sang happy birthday and I didn’t even ask them to it was very sweet. The food is amazing and if you get the unlimited feast they bring you any items from the feast menu the salad is fresh and finely cut vegetables. I’m Afghani and the Afghan dishes I had were excellent. Have to go here

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  25. CdoubleA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    East is East is a Vancouver classic. Always what you expect it to be.. great food, great atmosphere, reliable service and outstanding chai... we really appreciate the samples offered.

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  26. marilynl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was an excellent evening out even though we had to change tables for our hard of hearing friend. We were a bit close to the entertainment which was excellent too.

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  27. gsvancity

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, ambience and value. Our favourite restaurant in Vancouver!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always with the variety and the friendly staff makes it perfect

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  29. PAN360

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very yummy and you will get enough food—provided you order the feast! I’d definitely go back.

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  30. Eamonn

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great value, had the Chai Feast special which is a great selection of different dishes and tremendous value. Food was excellent, will definitely go back.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Pretty good meal, a bit overpriced. Really nice ambiance

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  32. Enny

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    I been here before, this is my secondtime as id like to bring my other friend here! They have up the live music gratitude fee from $3 to $5. Which they called to told me, and I'm okay with it. However, I clarified this time that the $5 is per table, the lady said yes, per table. Yet, they charged per person! I want my friend 5o have a good time, but how they do this method, not ideal and professional. Seems like a lot of reviews on google mentioning about this specific thing as well!

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  33. ShaunG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Looooovrd every moment and that Apple chai was the best! What a brilliant place to celebrate being alive.

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  34. Beth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch was delicious. Service was great. We had a great time. I can't wait to go back. So many great vegan options!

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  35. KimiaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent hospitality, we tried the silk route feast and everything was excellent. Will be back.

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  36. dellac

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Lovely dining experience. Great ambience. Perfect for our birthday celebration. On arrival we were greeted at the door with a cool, refreshing chai by the hostess. There was live music. First an obo player then flamenco. The optional gratuity for the music was CAD5.00 which went to the musician's. Very reasonable for such fine entertainment. The food was great too!

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  37. ValKim

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Although we enjoyed the entertainment. slot we found the acoustics to be too our. It was very hard to have a conversation. But overall we would recommend your restaurant! We enjoyed ourselves.

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  38. Kiran

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food at great price. Amazing atmosphere and great service.

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  39. MykhailoY

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The table was booked but we still waited for 20 minutes till our table was ready. The food in general was not so tasty as expected. One-time restaurant as for me

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  40. Rahim

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    East is East was delightful! I took my aunt on Friday to East is East for her Birthday dinner and the ambience, service and food was incredible. I really appreciated our waitress Lana who really shined with her warmth when serving us. Furthermore, I really appreciated that almost every waitress at one point came to our table to check, clear or take additional orders from our table to ensure our experience was exceptional. To top of the experience, the live music and flamenco dancers perfectly complimented a beautiful dinner. I am certainly my aunt will remember the evening with joy. Thank you.

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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 1261 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 30 times today

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
  • 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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