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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

4.8
4.8
1487 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

    CA$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 1,487 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • 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 offers a unique dining experience with "amazing food," "great service," and "wonderful atmosphere." Guests appreciate the diverse flavors and "the Silk Route Feast" for sampling various dishes. Live entertainment, including music and dance, enhances the lively ambiance, while attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.
1,487 Reviews
  1. Jillian

    Cambodia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Jenn

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Danaca

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Nathan

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very special experience as far as dining goes. Excellent service and food, and the ambience is unmatched.

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  5. Tatiana

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This I not a comfortable place to sit or have a group of people. The food is outstanding but expensive. For a group of 9 people we paid and extra $45 for music that we could barely hear and considering we left before the dancers and band started, I don’t think we should all have to pay an extra $5 for music. Even if the band and dancers would have shattered, it would have been too loud then to talk and hear each other. We also had requested an armchair for a person with a disability and they could not even accommodate that. It is not even asking a lot. We will not be booking there again for a group of people.

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  6. Tanya

    VIP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a disappointing experience. We arrived at 7 pm for our reservation and were seated at 7:30. We had to call our server over every time we needed anything. They never checked on us. Compared to previous dining experiences here this one was a miss.

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  7. Devan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic meal. All the food was amazing, great value and we all left completely full. It was very loud where we were sitting near the stage so it made it difficult to have any conversations which was too bad. Other than that, 10/10!

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  8. LESIA

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing lunch. Flavours to die for. Service was great but asked twice for a spoon and never got it. But, I will be back that is for sure.

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  9. Niki

    VIP

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual. Never disappoints!!!! Food, service, ambience are all excellent.

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  10. Tracey

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the staff were fabulous.

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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 1487 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 PM
Booked 32 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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