Tucked away beneath Wyndham Street, just past the moody speakeasy bar Hugger Mugger, is Pirata Group’s modern Indian enclave Chaiwala, bursting into summer with flair and flavor.
Chaiwala introduces Chaiwala Limited, monthly specials inspired by India’s legendary railway journeys. In June, guests savored dishes from Chennai. Now the flavor train is en route to the electric streets of Delhi, before heading to Kashmir in August.
This month's dishes are all about bold spices, vibrant plating, and dishes that’ll make your palate dance. Start light but punchy with the Aloo Tikki Chaat(HK$88), crispy potato cakes topped with spicy chickpeas, tangy chutneys, and a chaat dressing that hits the right notes: sweet, sour, spicy, and crunchy, all at the same time.
Next up, the Tangri Kebab(HK$148) brings juicy chicken drumsticks marinated in gentle spices and grilled to perfection, especially tasty when dunked in the mint yogurt.
Meat lovers can't miss the Masala Seekh Kebab(HK$248), sizzling lamb skewers drenched in rich masala sauce, made even better with a pillowy naan on the side. Sweet tooths will be satisfied by the Kulfi(HK$48), a creamy frozen treat infused with pistachio, cardamom, and saffron.
If you’re visiting for lunch, the Dawath Express menu is a good place to start. You can opt for a set curry which comes with tikka of the day, dal tadka, basmati rice, salad, and dessert of the day, or the delicious Railway Mutton Clay Pot set for HK$218.
Meanwhile, Chaiwala’s Flavours of India menu (from HK$258 per person) is stellar value. The Pan Puri with Jal-Jeera is a crunchy, punchy delight, while the Sakarkandhi Chaat —sweet potato with tangy chutney, sev and yoghurt — proves that vegetarian dishes can be the stars of the table.
Don’t skip their showstopper, the extravagant Tandoori Cage. The top tier houses the Chicken Tikka of the Day, while the second tier offers Tandoori Hari Gobi, creamy broccoli marinated in coconut and cashew. For mains, you can't go wrong with the rich, 8-hour Kashmiri Rogan Josh or the Vegan Kofta Curry, featuring kale leaves, tofu, and Indian spices dumplings, enveloped in a silky tomato and coconut sauce.
Complete your aromatic journey with Chaiwala’s signature homemade Masala Chai, a silky, spiced infusion that whisks your taste buds straight to the heart of New Delhi.
To spice up your summer even more, Chaiwala has launched Summer Spectacular,running until the end of the month. The lunch menu is priced from HK$148,and dinner from HK$298. Limited tables are available until July 31,so book now to let the feast begin!
Plus, if you’re visiting for dinner, take part in Chaiwala’s fun HKID reward game — spell out letters from “CHAIWALA LIMITED” with your name and unlock freebies, from a cup of Masala Chai to a full complimentary main.
Make a reservation at Chaiwala here. For more information, visit Chaiwala on their website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Location: Chaiwala, Basement, No. 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central
Opening Hours: Mondays to Friday Lunch from 12 PM to 2:45 PM, Dinner from 6 PM to 10:30 PM | Saturdays & Public Holidays Lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM, Dinner from 6 PM to 10:30 PM | Sunday Brunch Buffet from 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM, Dinner from 6 PM to 10:30 PM | Happy Hour from 5 PM to 8 PM
