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The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant is an Indian cafe and restaurant on Macquarie Street in the Parramatta CBD, serving thalis, curries, snacks and chai. Its warm, relaxed room suits a lunch stop or a dinner out with friends. First Light Horse Regiment NSW Lancers park is about a two-minute walk away.
About The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant
Food at The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant
The menu is Indian: thalis, curries, naan and snacks. One reviewer praised the keema naan and chicken tikka, another the poha and pakoda, and another the butter chicken schnitzel. Vegetarian options are a strength: one reviewer said the vegetable dishes with the lunch thali were excellent. Orders are placed at the register, and one reviewer found the food came out quickly.
What to order: Chai
Coffee and drinks
Chai is the drink reviewers single out, served as masala chai in glass cups with a biscuit on each saucer. One reviewer said the staff explained the spices in the different chai blends and helped pick one.
Catering for office events
One reviewer used the cafe for corporate catering and said the pricing was affordable, the quantity was more than expected and the food arrived hot. The same reviewer praised the staff for their care with every detail of the order.
Facilities at The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant
What visitors say about The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Warm, attentive staff who give good recommendations, named in several recent reviews
- 💬Fresh, flavourful food, with vegetarian options praised
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Visitor tips for The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant
- ✓Ask about availability in the evening: one reviewer found a few menu items already sold out well before closing.
- ✓Corporate and group catering is an option: one reviewer booked it for an office event and was happy with the portions and price.
Getting to The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant
The Chai Nook is at Shop 5, 20 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. Parking is available.
FAQ
Was The Chai Nook known by another name?
Yes. It was listed as The Coffee Corner before it became The Chai Nook (TCN) - Cafe & Restaurant.
Does The Chai Nook have vegetarian options?
Yes. Reviewers praise the vegetarian dishes, including the vegetable options served with the lunch thali.
Is The Chai Nook good for children?
It is listed as good for children.