
53-59 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Greater London
From those humble beginnings, chaiiwala has grown into one of the fastest-growing purveyors in the UK of a unique dining experience. Featuring at its heart one of the world's most distinctive teas, Karak Chai, The popularity of Karak Chaii, which combines milk or/and sugar with the spice cardamom, has soared in recent years. It has spread from its Indian heartland to the Gulf States, where it is now one of the most popular daily beverages and served in diners everywhere. Now it's in the UK and chaiiwala is using the same family secret recipe that was it at the heart of its beginnings nine decades ago to serve it as part of its distinctive Desi offerings. You can treat yourself to an all-day breakfast with chaiwalla's own take on some classic breakfast foods including masala omelette, masala beans or daal, two rotis or toast and all washed down with a cuppa Karak Chaii. Or treat yourself at any time of the day to sweet and savoury snacks from a Bombay sandwich to masala chips, and chaiiwala's sweet paratha to the delicious home-made curry Pav Bhaji.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. All the food served here is certified halal.
Score reflects a halal certificate on file.
I visited this place yesterday, and my first impressions were quite positive—the place is very spacious and looked inviting. However, things quickly went downhill once I reached the counter. The staff member who took my order seemed uninterested and unhappy to be there, which made for a pretty unwelcoming experience. After placing my order, I asked about the toilets and was shocked at how dirty they were. Honestly, cleanliness is something that should never be overlooked, and unfortunately, I’ve noticed that some Asian brands do fall short in this area. Being short-staffed can be an issue, but it shouldn’t be an excuse for poor hygiene. Maintaining clean facilities should always be a priority. To make matters worse, I waited 30 minutes for my food, which is much longer than I would expect, especially given how slow and inconsistent the service was compared to other places I’ve been. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and there’s definitely room for improvement in both service and cleanliness.