When it rains, it is the responsibility of onions and potatoes to dip themselves in besan and jump in hot oil. Well, that’s how you make crispy pakoras. But, what’s pakoras without some piping hot chai? After all, sitting in the comfort of your home or at a roadside dhaba, sipping on some hot tea while it pours outside is an unmatched experience.
As it continues to pour in Kanpur, here are 5 places where you can enjoy a kadak cup of chai:
Samocha – Stories Around Chai: Samocha Café is one of the most popular places in the city to grab a cup of tea and a snack. The café itself has limited seating but their tea is reason enough to attract multiple customers daily. With over ten varieties of chai like masala chai, adrak elaichi chai, tulsi adrak chai, laung elaichi chai, honey ginger lemon chai and more, this is the perfect spot to visit during monsoon.
Banarasi Tea Stall: Banarasi Tea Stall in Kanpur needs no introduction. The legendary outlet is being frequented by generation since decades. Not only do they serve soul satisfying chai, paired with their piping hot samosas, it’s a match made in heaven during the monsoon season. A must visit!
MBA Chai Wala: MBA Chai Wala is a food franchise dedicated to chai, known throughout the country. If a kadak chai is what you crave for, this is the spot you must come to if you’re in or around Kakadev. Adrak elaichi chai, kesar chai, MBA special chai, doodh patti chai, pudina adrak chai and so on, the varieties are endless.
Badnaam Tea Stall: Another cult roadside shop in Kanpur that is famous for its chai is Badnaam Tea Stall. This one located in Kakdev is a crowd puller! One sip of their piping hot chai with adrak and elaichi and you’ll understand the hype. Along with chai, you can also savour items like khasta, kachori, samosas and more.
Chai Sutta Bar: If you’re on a long drive with friends while it’s pouring outside, there’s no better place to make a pit stop at than Chai Sutta Bar for some hot tea. Chai Sutta Bar is one chai point that is most frequented by youngsters. Apart from the basic varieties of chai, they also serve chocolate chai which is a game changer! Their snack items like pizzas, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, maggi and momos are the perfect accompaniment.
So, make the most of the monsoon season with your chai and pakoras. Stay safe!
