It all began with a little chaat house in downtown Asheville, NC. In 2009, at the bottom of the great recession, Meherwan and Molly Irani quit their day jobs to open their first restaurant, an Indian street food joint called Chai Pani that was funded by family and friends. On opening day, Chai Pani ran out of food. In 2022, it was named the most Outstanding Restaurant in America.
With Chai Pani, the Iranis introduced the American South to the colors, flavors, and soul of India. Totally obsessed with the deliciousness and interactive experience of Indian street food — India’s most democratic, egalitarian, affordable and pan-Indian cuisine — Meherwan wanted to recreate that in his own approachable way. He and his team believe that Indian food is so much more diverse, interesting, unexpected, and personal than a handful of regional cuisines that have been popularized in the U.S. so far.
Guests quickly craved the stereotype-shattering food, the kale pakoras and sloppy jais, the drinks and hot chai, and the warm service at Chai Pani. This first-of-its-kind establishment has been recognized as sparking a revolution and changing the perception of Indian food in America.
Meherwan and Molly now lead a team of more than 300 across their growing restaurant and spice empire in the South’s most essential culinary cities: Asheville, Atlanta, and Charlotte.
Chai Pani Restaurant Group includes Chai Pani Asheville, Chai Pani Decatur, Botiwalla by Chai Pani (Atlanta, Charlotte, and Asheville), and spice brand Spicewalla.
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Company Details
- Employees
- 71
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 22 Battery Park Ave, Asheville,nc 28801,united States
- Industry
- Restaurants
- NAICS
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Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesFull-Service RestaurantsLimited-Service RestaurantsCafeterias, Grill Buffets, and BuffetsSnack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
- HQ
- Asheville, NC
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Chai Pani Restaurant Group's website is http://chaipanirestaurantgroup.com
Chai Pani Restaurant Group's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaipanirestaurantgroup
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Chai Pani Restaurant Group's industry is
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Chai Pani Restaurant Group's top competitors are
Spicewalla,
Big Red F Restaurant Group,
Chai Pani,
Asheville Downtown Association,
Finally Restaurant Group,
Conway Restaurant Group,
Chai And Co.,
Pjt Partners,
Elpx Restaurant Group,
David Rio Chai & Tea.
Chai Pani Restaurant Group's categories are Restaurants
Chai Pani Restaurant Group's founding year is 2009
