Mi Chaii - Ilford Lane

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  Seema Siddiqui

  ·3 weeks ago

  “We were big family so each time you order you need to go to till order and pay. That was pretty annoying. Tawa option had very little portions. Noodles were not worth ordering. Spicy chips were really bad. Rest of food was ok flavour. Kashmiri chai and kara chai were good.”

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  Muhammad Nadeem Naz

  ·1 month ago

  “I am regular customer of Mi Chai. I always find their chai very good quality but I was really disappointed with today’s experience. The tea was watery and the Halwa was too sweet. I call the staff member and complained that the food is missing the usual flavour. The staff was not willing to listen and started counter arguments. A complete waste of money.⭐☆☆☆☆”

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  Misbah Masood-ul-Hasan

  ·3 months ago

  “All day breakfast including masalah omelette, masalah beans, masalah chips were very tasty. Another all say breakfast including puri, halwa and chana were also very tasty. The taste of chana is the best I had so far in Ilford. Halwa was not very sweet and not oily, which was what I was looking for - the best halwa, I had so far. Puri also was well-drained and not too oily - exactly what I wanted. The staff were friendly and ever-smiling. I asked for sugar free or very less sugar karak chai and the staff were accommodating to serve me karak chai with less sugar that tasted like almost no sugar - exactly what I asked for. I would recommend this place. Food is tasty, staff are friendly and the environment is pleasing and comfortable.”

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  Muhammad Abbas (Khawar)

  ·4 months ago

  “visited Mi Chai with very high expectations because of all the hype, but unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience. The food quality was poor and lacked flavour. Even the samosa chaat tasted more like a basic chickpea chaat than an actual samosa chaat. When I brought this to the attention of the reception staff, they showed little interest and did not seem concerned. The tea was equally disappointing. It tasted like it was loaded with extra sugar, with hardly any proper tea flavour coming through. It was overly sweet and unpleasant to drink. To make matters worse, the customer service was poor. The reception staff came across as passive and uninterested, which left a bad impression. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and money. I won’t be returning and would not recommend it based on my experience. ⭐☆☆☆☆”

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  Yash Sharma

  ·5 months ago

  “I had an amazing catch-up with four of my friends at Mi Chaii. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for great conversation and laughter. A special thanks to all staff for exceptional service. He was friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I highly recommend Mi Chaii for great food, fantastic service, and a lovely ambiance. I can’t wait to visit again”

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  Sulekh

  ·7 months ago

  “The Kashmiri chai is absolutely fantastic, especially after a feast at Hyderabad Darbar! I got the Kahsmiti chai and added cream and pistachio nuts (he upsold the nuts to me) and it was something that I used to get but forgot. I will say that it is quite expensive at £5.25 which included these 2 add ons but it was so worth it, given how some places serve horrendous chai. Must get and highly recommend 💯”

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  Muhammad Mehmood

  ·10 months ago

  “Visited this place in London and had a good overall experience. The ambience is decent and the seating is comfortable, although the decor feels a little dated and could benefit from some refreshing. We ordered the Tawa platter which included chicken biryani, chana, butter chicken, seekh kebab, paratha, roti, pakoras, omelette and chips. The portion size was generous and the variety was good. The taste was enjoyable, especially the biryani and paratha, and overall everything on the platter was nice. We also tried the kaak chai. It was fine but nothing out of the ordinary. Parking on Ilford Lane is quite difficult, so it is worth keeping that in mind before visiting. Overall, a decent place with good food and room for improvement. I would be happy to visit again.”

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  Roderick Beckford

  ·11 months ago

  “I've been coming to Mi Chaii for a couple years now and they've always had such a wonderful and warm service, whether I'm doing some work or brining family for a lunch. The food is lovely, from desi breakfasts to keema parathas to samosa boxes! 😄 Favourite is the San Sebastian cheesecake!”

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  Izza

  ·1 year ago

  “First time here and stopped in a whim. It was a very good experience. Service was quick and staff is polite and respectful. Once you’re seated you have to go and order on the counter. Food served on the table. I ah e to say everything tasted great. A bit on the spicy side but I guess it depends on personal preference. The samosa chat was fresh and crispy. Chicken roll had amazing flavours”

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  Mazidul Islam

  ·1 year ago

  “The ambiance and décor were nice, and the seats were comfortable. The menu had a decent variety, though there could have been a few more options to choose from. Service, however, was disappointing. The colleague said the food would take 20 minutes, but it actually took 45 minutes to arrive — nearly an hour, which wasn’t good at all. I do understand that breakfast time can be busy, but in that case, they should add more staff to handle the rush. As for the food, it was decent, though the portion size wasn’t great considering the 45-minute wait. The omelette in particular lacked flavour and tasted quite plain. On a positive note, the karak chai was excellent — probably one of the best I’ve had. I’d highly recommend trying it out. 👌 Overall, it’s a nice and calm place. Would I go again? Yes — but only if the waiting time improves.”

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