Chiya Chai Cafe
Popular menu items
Creamy Masala Chicken Curry Bowl
Local farmhouse chicken marinated in yogurt and house masala mix, yogurt, cream and spices. Comes with white basmati rice. Gluten free. Spice level 2
$15.00 +Deep Dish Lamb
A sumptuous, tender lamb curry slow-cooked in a deep dish with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and curry leaves
$17.00 +Specials
Feast for 4
3 Curries of your choice, 4 Rice, 1 Raita, 1 Fried Dal, 1 Sautéed Kale or Green Beans, 4 pics Rasmalai (King of Indian dessert) 1 Bottle Chiya Chai Concentrate
$85.00House Cocktails (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Bourbon Ginger Masala
Bourbon, house masala mix, fresh ginger, lime, splash of soda. Must be 21 to purchase.
$15.00Maharaja
Gin, Cardamom, rosewater, pandanus essence, cinnamon, blueberry juice, fresh lemon juice, triplesec
$15.00Himalayan Iced Tea
Classic long island iced tea, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, organic highland black tea, lime juice
$15.00Maharaja
Gin, cardamom, rosewater, pandanus (exotic tropical plant) essence, cinnamon, blueberry juice, fresh lemon juice, triple sec. Must be 21 to purchase.
$15.00Chai
Bottle Chai Concentrate & Tea Packages
Masala Chai Concentrate Growler
Our Masala Chai Concentrate is proudly Hand Brewed in Chicago from the blend of highest grown carefully hand picked black tea leaves of Nepal & India with aromatic Chiya Chai Masala blend.
$11.00Paleswan | Loose Leaf Premium Highland Hearty Black Tea
Pure Organic Highland loose leaf Black Tea. Spicy & aromatic with full body and lingering sweet tart taste. Net Wt 3oz
$9.00Timai | Loose Leaf Premium Highland Light Black Tea
Pure Organic Highland loose leaf Black Tea. Gentle, golden tipped, light in stature with flowering aroma and a smooth palate. Net Wt. 3oz
$9.00Arniko | Loose Leaf Premium Highland Green Tea
Full-bodied and flavorful , golden in stature with pleasant sweet tart taste. Pure Organic Highland loose leaf Green Tea. Net Wt 3 OZ
$9.00Vata | Ayurveda Tea
Ayurvedic blend of herbs, roots and minerals with a hint of cardamom & cinnamon. Chiya Chai Ayurveda Teas are created for the complete balance of our inner well-being. Vata is the principle governing and the kinetic energy of our body. It operates through our nerves and cells. It controls all movement of our body & organs. All herbs for Chiya Chai's Ayurvedic Teas are selectively handpicked and sorted into all natural pure blends with distinct aroma and flavor. Net Wt 3oz Caffeine Free
$9.00Pitta | Ayurveda Tea
Aromatic blend of herbs, roots and minerals distinct in taste with a nutty chestnut flavor. Ayurveda teas are created for harmony and inner clarity. Pitta helps to digest our food and is the force that is vital to the formation of our thoughts and growth of our intellect. It stimulates our mental abilities and builds our concentration and willpower. It is the source of our creativity. All herbs for Chiya Chai’s Ayurveda teas are selectively handpicked and sorted into all natural pure blends with distinct aroma and flavor! Net Wt 3oz Caffeine Free
$9.00Kapha | Ayurveda Tea
Ayurvedic blend of natural herbs and roots with a touch of ginger & cloves. Chiya Chai Ayurveda Teas are created for the complete balance of our inner well-being. Kapha is known as the force of formation. It forms the individual cells as well as the skeletal structure of our body. It gives us strength, stability & flexibility. All herbs for Chiya Chai's Ayurvedic Teas are selectively handpicked and sorted into all natural pure blends with distinct aroma and flavor. Net Wt 3oz Caffeine Free
$9.00Tri Dosha | Ayurveda Tea
The Ayurvedic principles are based on the Tri Dosha - the three bio-energetic forces of our body called Vata (Air & Space) Pitta (Fire & Water) and Kapha (Water & Earth) Ayurveda teas are created to keep the Tri Dosha in balance for good health and mental stability. The Tri Dosha Ayurveda tea combines all elements of the Ayurveda forces in one aromatic blend. All herbs for Chiya Chai's Ayurveda Teas are selectively handpicked and sorted into all natural pure blends with distinct aroma and flavor. Net wt 3 oz
$9.00Lassi & Other Beverages
Tea & Coffee
Matcha
$3.95 +Cappuccino
$3.95 +Americano
$3.95 +Mocha
$3.95 +Espresso
$1.90 +Single Macchiato
$3.25Hot Coffee
$2.75 +Iced Coffee
$2.75 +Cocoa
$5.00 +Small Plates, Sides & Salads
Masala Curry Fries
Crispy house-cut fries with a special blend of dry curry spices. Vegan and gluten free. Spice level 3.
$5.50 +Masalas Fried Chicken Bites
Crispy, tender all natural chicken bites, fried to perfection and served with chiya chai sweet and tangy sauce.
$13.00Chiya Chili Potatoes
Potatoes, crushed pepper, ginger, honey and spices. Gluten free. Spice level 4.
$9.00Hot Curry Wings
Crispy local farm chicken wings, curry spices, hot pepper sauce, lime and honey. Spice level 4.
$11.00 +Sautéed Green Beans
Fresh tender sautéed green beans with garlic, soy sauce and house blend masala spices.
$7.00Crunchy Cabbage Salad
A crunchy salad of shredded cabbage, red onions, carrots, green pepper and cucumber topped with pieces of roasted peanuts and mildly dressed in a special house-made citrus dressing. Vegan. Сontains gluten. Vegan.
$8.00 +Samosa & Chaats
Samosa and Chutney
2 pieces of classic savory Indian pastries filled with masala potatoes and peas. Served with tamarind and cilantro chutney. Spice level 2
$7.00Samosa Chaat
Flattened samosa topped with mouth-watering mixture of lime juice, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, yogurt and crunchy bhel.
$9.00Batata Wada Chaat
Fried potato patties, coated in chickpea flour with tamarind sauce, cilantro sauce, yogurt, onions and tomatoes.
$9.00Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crispy potato patties topped with mixture of crunchy bhel, lime juice, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and yogurt.
$9.00Bhel Puri
A refreshing snack of potatoes, vegetables, onion, cilantro, peanuts, spices and puffed rice with green and tamarind chutneys
$9.00Pani Puri
Crisp flour puffs (puri) filled with spiced potatoes and a delicious sauce made with tamarind, cumin, rock salt, mint, cilantro, cayenne and chaat masala.
$9.00Sev Puri
Crispy flat Puris topped with potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, chaat masala, lemon juice, red chili and mint chutney.
$9.00Savory Pies
Masala Chicken Pie
Local free-range chicken, signature masala curry with cream, yogurt, spices, peas and carrots. Please estimate 15 extra minutes for cook time. Spice level 2.
$11.50Chicken Balti Pie
Local free-range curried chicken, house-ground chicken balti spice mix, peas and carrots. Please estimate 15 extra minutes for cook time. Spice level 3.
$11.50Curried Kale and Potato Pie
Curried kale, red onions, cumin seeds, spices, potatoes, carrots and peas. Please estimate 15 extra minutes for cook time. Spice level 3.
$11.50Momo Dumplings
Kathmandu Chicken Momo
Local farm ground chicken, onion, ginger, garlic and spices. Please estimate 10 extra minutes for cook time. Spice level 1.
$11.00Chiya Veggie Momo
Red peppers, yellow peppers, mushrooms, kale, ginger, garlic and onions. Please estimate 10 extra minutes for cook time. Vegan.
$11.00Lamb and Dill Momo
Locally-raised lamb, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and dill. Please estimate 10 extra minutes for cook time.
$12.00Curry Bowl
Vegetable Jalfrezi Curry Bowl
Aromatic house-ground spice blend, fresh veggie mix of red, yellow, green peppers, cauliflower and green beans. Comes with white basmati rice. Vegan & gluten free. Spice level 3
$12.00 +Creamy Masala Chicken Curry Bowl
Local farmhouse chicken marinated in yogurt and house masala mix, yogurt, cream and spices. Comes with white basmati rice. Gluten free. Spice level 2
$15.00 +Cauliflower Peas and Potatoes Curry Bowl
Classic cauliflower curry, russet potatoes, peas, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and spices. Comes with white basmati rice. Vegan and gluten free. Spice level 1.
$13.00 +Deep Dish Lamb
A sumptuous, tender lamb curry slow-cooked in a deep dish with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and curry leaves
$17.00 +Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes, spiced with a house masala blend of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and fresh ginger
$13.00 +Saag Paneer
Delicious, creamy spinach and paneer curry, cooked with roasted cumin seeds, puréed tomatoes, cream, and a special blend of spices (GF)
$15.00 +Dinner
Creamy Masala Chicken
Local farmhouse chicken marinated in yogurt and house masala mix, yogurt, cream and spices. Gluten free.
$20.00Deep Dish Lamb
A sumptuous, tender lamb curry slow-cooked in a deep dish with onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and curry leaves
$22.00 +Cauliflower, Peas and Potatoes
Classic сauliflower curry, russet potatoes, peas, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and spices. Vegan.
$19.00Chana Masala (Chole)
Chana masala. Chick peas cooked with onions and tomatoes, spiced with a house masala blend made of turmeric, cumin, cayenne, paprika and fresh ginger. Gluten free.
$19.00Saag Paneer
A rich curry with spinach and paneer, cooked with cream, roasted cumin seeds, pureed tomatoes and a special blend of spices. Gluten free.
$20.00Royal Masala Paneer
A rich creamy curry with a wide range of aromatic spices, freshly ground almond, fresh cream and fried paneer. Gluten free.
$20.00Vegetable Jalfrezi
Fresh veggie mix of red, yellow, green peppers, cauliflower and green beans spiced with house blend of carefully roasted spices. Vegan. Gluten free.
$18.00Royal Masala Chicken
A rich creamy curry with aromatic spices and freshly-ground almond with paneer.
$21.00Breads
Naan
All Natural authentic tandoori naan bread baked in Clay Oven. Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Water, Milk, Oil, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder and Yeast.
$5.00 +Sweet Pies
Apple Pie
Delicious all natural organic Apple Pie. Ingredients: Organic Apple, Organic Unbleached Wheat flour, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Vegan Butter Substitute, Organic Palm Shortening, Water, Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Spices, Sea Salt
$10.00Blueberry Pie
Delicious all natural organic Blueberry Pie. Ingredients: Organic Apple, Organic Unbleached Wheat flour, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Vegan Butter Substitute, Organic Palm Shortening, Water, Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Spices, Sea Salt
$10.00Pumpkin Pie
Delicious all natural organic Pumpkin Pie. Ingredients: Organic Apple, Organic Unbleached Wheat flour, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Vegan Butter Substitute, Organic Palm Shortening, Water, Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Spices, Sea Salt
$10.00Desserts
Mango Cheese Cake
Delicious Mango Cheese Cake with natural whole milk yogurt drained of the whey and mixed with mango pulp, sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom and cinnamon. Gluten free.
$8.50Flourless Chocolate Cake
All Natural Ingredients delicious flourless Chocolate Cake, Heavy Cream, dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, coffee.
$8.50Rasmalai
The king of Indian desserts - A treat to the eyes and taste-buds. Rasmalai is made with specially prepared spongy ricotta cheese in creamy milk with pistachio, cinnamon and cardamom.
$6.00T-Shirts
Beverages (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Kombuchade
A probiotic sports drink designed for performance, handcrafted with exclusively organic ingredients.
$4.99