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Tucked away at the corner of 59th Street and Holmes Rd., is a wonderful restaurant called Chai Shai. Owner Aasma Tufail opened the shop about a year ago and it is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Chai Shai is a family-owned and operated business specializing in cuisine from Pakistan and India with a focus on traditional street foods and Chais. The traditional foods are prepared with a modern twist in an atmosphere reminiscent of a European café. According to Tufail, "it is modeled after 'chaat-houses' like those found in San Francisco, New York and London."
In addition to the wonderful prepared meals, Chai Shai has a selection of Indian and Pakistani groceries including spices, flours, condiments, and teas. You can even find unique jewelry from these countries. So, take some time to go off your beaten path, and check out Chai Shai, 651 E. 59th St. You will be pleasantly surprised!