A new cafe has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The fresh arrival to the East Village, called Kolkata Chai Cafe, is located at 199 E. Third St.
This is the first location for the pop-up from brothers Ani and Ayan Sanyal, who have set out to bring to New York City "the authenticity, respect and tradition behind a cup of masala chai," according to the cafe's website. Kolkata Chai Cafe specializes in traditional, small-batch masala chai made with fresh ginger, cardamom and other spices. In addition to traditional hot chai, the spot offers dairy-free and iced versions of the drink, as well as snacks like avocado toast with mango chutney and croissants from Choc-O-Pain in Jersey City.
Kolkata Chai Cafe has made a good impression thus far, with a 4.5-star rating out of 19 reviews on Yelp.
Naveen G., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Sept. 30, wrote, "The classic masala chai is great. I always see new pots being brewed in the back and swapped out frequently. It comes out hot, quick and fresh."
Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Kolkata Chai Cafe is open from noon–8 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
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