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

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.8
4.8
1510 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking for guests of Chai Lounge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,510 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Healthy

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for live music

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 on Main Street offers a "fantastic dining experience" with a diverse menu catering to gluten-free and vegan preferences. Guests enjoy the "wonderful food," "attentive service," and "great entertainment." The ambiance is "beautiful," though it can get noisy and busy. It's perfect for special occasions and trying unique dishes.

1,510 Reviews
  1. Carson

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is incredible! Live music throughout the meal made a great meal even better! Can't recommend highly enough!

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  2. Jai

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed this visit. The wait staff are very nice and accommodating especially with all of the dietary issues we have. The food is good and I also really like the fact the the two times I've visited, there has been live music. So good to see and the musician amenity charge is very reasonable. Highly recommend!

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  3. Craig

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and ambiance. I come here every trip to Vancouver!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for our anniversary during a flamenco event. Everything was perfect, from cocktail to dessert. The flamenco show was very nice and the food excellent and very tasty

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  5. Chris

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Half hour late to get our reserved table. Ambiance and food and service very good. Didn’t like being forced to take full course option. Music nice. They took a lot of breaks. Expensive drinks. Fun night but won’t go back for awhile.

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  6. Chantel

    Yukon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a beautiful restaurant. The decor is gorgeous. The food was delicious and I loved being able to sample everything and then order more of my favourite dishes. It was a great menu for me as I’m gluten free and vegan and there were tons of options to suit my diet. The hot drinks were also very flavourful. I didn’t order dessert but there were several options that appealed to me and a few that were gluten free and vegan. The entertainment was delightful. The restaurant was too loud for my liking and we waited a half hour for a table even though we had a reservation. The staff were very kind but seemed a bit stressed. Like maybe they were spread thin. And the mandatory $47 per person that doesn’t include drinks or dessert is a lot. I would only return for a special occasion.

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  7. nancy

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and service was just great! Highly recommended

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  8. Ty

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible experience with a fantastic atmosphere! The food is outstanding, the service is excellent, and the live performances create a great vibe. I highly recommend everyone try it!

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  9. Kim

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the first time that my wife and I had been there, from the beginning every staff member that interacted with us were so warm, welcoming and simply amazing. The food was delicious and the way the food is ordered and served allowed me to try virtually everything. The entertainment was also great and I know we will be returning.

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  10. Gary

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here for Valentine’s. Prix fixe menu offered lots of choice, with some of the small dishes being excellent (e.g. chicken kebab, mushroom coconut soup). Portions aren’t overwhelming, but we did not come away hungry. Live entertainment was a plus and did not overwhelm the place or make it difficult to have a conversation. The casual and laid-back atmosphere suited our mood.

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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 1510 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4433 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 2M4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking for guests of Chai Lounge
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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