Found this place while looking for lunch options and it turned out to be a lovely discovery. We tried the vada pav, misal pav, and bun maska. The vada pav was good, but the bun maska really stood out—soft, comforting, and instantly took us back to childhood memories. The misal pav was a little spicy for our liking, but the staff kindly let us know the spice level can be adjusted next time. The staff were very helpful and friendly, making sure customers felt comfortable. The payasam dessert was really good with perfectly balanced sweetness. A nice spot for classic comfort food with great service.

Came to this restaurant by chance for brunch! Absolutely best decision of my day! Came here hungry and moody and left with a full stomach and full of happiness ! Highly recommend: -The stuffed Banian bhakri -Matki usal bhakri (both dishes come with millet bread) -vada pav -dabeli -pithala bhakri -Millet roll (healthy for you) -thecha pav And top it off we had a very light desert called shrikhand !

The food is above average but not everything that is why my rating 4. The service is great, smiling faces and relatively fast service comparing the rush. We order: 1. Kacha Aam Sarbat (Raw mango juice) 2/10 - extremely sweet, and over use of elachi powder. No taste of mango at all. 2. Vada pau, and cheese vada pau - 9/10 Yum it it was a bit more spicy it would be 10/10 3. Tethcha pau 4/10 - I was expecting a flavour boom, spicy, nuty, but it was only onion and cheese, nothing else. 4. Puri bhabi thali - 9/10 the puris are soon good, cannot explain. The bhaji again maybe a bit spicy for desi people. 5. Alu tikki chaat - 9/10, yum. 6. Chai - 5/10, I had better chai in Melbourne in multiple places. Comparing the price the taste is not amazing. 7. Rabdi 1/10 - not rabdi at all, it was liquid and extremely sweet.

I’ve not had a lot of Indian food before but our experience at Chai N Chilli gave me a whole new appreciation for it. The whole menu is vegetarian with many dishes also being vegan and gluten free. The menu is huge, quite overwhelming for someone unfamiliar with all the dishes but we got a selection of their authentic fare and really enjoyed it. We ordered everything mild which still had a kick but loved that they could alter the spice level to suit preferences. The staff helpfully explained how to best enjoy the dishes and I loved how everything was made from scratch, you could definitely taste the love that went into these dishes. Everything was super flavourful and I discovered a few dishes I really loved and will come back for. Also loved the cute wall art inside the restaurant and how insanely affordable everything was.

Visited Chai N Chill with my mum and bestie, and it honestly made our Friday night unforgettable! 💛✨ After such a long time, I finally got to enjoy authentic Maharashtrian food in Melbourne, and it felt like a warm hug from home 🇮🇳🥹. We ordered 2 Misal Pav 🌶️🥣 and Thalipeeth 🥞 — and all three dishes were absolutely phenomenal! The misal had the perfect spice kick, flavour, and freshness, and the pav was soft and delicious. The thalipeeth was beautifully cooked, wholesome, and tasted just like something you’d get in a Maharashtrian home kitchen. Every bite brought so much comfort and nostalgia 😍🔥. One of the highlights was the owner/manager, who is also from Mumbai (Maharashtrian, I’m guessing!) 🇮🇳💬. He was incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming — the kind of hospitality that instantly makes you feel at home. His energy and kindness truly elevated the experience and added to the authenticity of the place. The vibe of the restaurant was cozy, colourful, and full of charm ✨🫶 — perfect for a relaxed evening catch-up. I’m already planning my next visit because there are so many other dishes I’m excited to try! Highly recommend this gem for anyone craving real Maharashtrian flavours in Melbourne. 🌶️💛🥰