Chap Chay

The best story fry / wok bowl experience in Chennai! Chap Chay is a pan asian restaurant in The Raintree, Alwarpet. They have a good ala carte menu with plenty of appetizers, dimsum, mains and dessert. The food is truly good but the highlight of the restaurant is the signature live wok station. Plenty of veggies, meats and noodles are on display and patrons can pick what they like, choose from a wide variety of sauces and the chefs will prepare it live! The bowls are unlimited (Once you pick the work bowl option) and I'd definitely recommend smaller portions so that you can try more varieties. Desserts are also excellent!

One of the striking aspects of the interior decor at Chap Chay are two large frames with one Chinese language character each on two opposing walls And the muted lights that cast a soft, warm glow inside. The atmosphere is sedate and the kind that encourages soft conversation, not boisterous laughter. I don't know if decor can influence behaviour but it is certainly worth considering. We went there a couple of months apart, ordering ala carte the first time and then the buffet. The buffet is fine if you like choosing the ingredients, the sauce and the noodles for the chefs to add their own touch. And if soup is high on your priorities. Otherwise it is overpriced because it does not include a dessert either The a la carte option was way better. The momos were translucent morsels, with softness, crunchiness and flavour spreading satisfyingly with each mouthful. The noodles and the vegetables were perfectly cooked and flavoured. When you don't need to add any sauces or spices, you know the chef has balanced everything right. I have no idea if this is authentic Chinese. But stir-fry, which is what Chap Chay apparently means is what the restaurant is about. Choose wisely and you'll eat well

Chap Chay is a lovely Pan Asian restaurant located in The Raintree Hotel in St. Mary's Road, Chennai. I had occasion to go there several times and loved the food. On my last visit we had the Chicken Siu Mai with Carrot Burnoise, Bulgogi Beef with Napa Cabbage Kimchi & Gochujang Chilli and Pan Fried Sichuan Lamb & Pine Nuts Jiao Jiao Dim Sum. All the dishes tasted great and the ambience and sevice are super too.

Chap Chay impresses with its vibrant ambiance and bold flavors. From mouthwatering momos to aromatic Chinese noodles, each dish showcases expert craftsmanship and authentic taste. Spice enthusiasts will especially love the fiery specialties. With attentive service and a diverse menu catering to breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, Chap Chay is a must-visit for Chinese cuisine lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.

My friend was always raving about this place so I was naturally excited to see what the place had to offer. It was probably not the best timing but even my friend was disappointed this time. Service was pretty poor and hopefully they work on that. The food was great - loved the cumin lamb and I would gladly go back for that. We also had the Pork Xiao long bao and the Hakka wok tossed noodles. The delayed service and hanger got to me so I managed some pictures.