Chai Jaai
An English-style tea room on the banks of the Jhelum River, ideal for trying Noon Chai, saffron Kahwa, and Sheermal.
Opened in 2016, this tea room is located on the first floor of the building housing Mahatta Art Studio on The Bund, blending Kashmiri tea culture with English tea room aesthetics, with windows overlooking the Jhelum River embankment. Signature offerings include Noon Chai (salted pink tea) served in a stainless steel samovar, Kahwa sweetened with rose petal jam (gulkand), Sheermal, and red velvet cake. Seating is limited and it gets crowded during peak season, with service occasionally being slow. Most reviews praise the ambiance, though some find the tea and snacks average and prices on the higher side, making it a spot best visited for the atmosphere. A meal for two starts at around ₹500, and off-peak visits are recommended. It is within walking distance of Residency Road.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Sri Pratap Singh Museum
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Khanqah-e-Moula
- Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
- Hari Parbat
- Nigeen Lake
- Char Chinar
- Pari Mahal