Chai Pani Restaurant Group Employee Directory
RestaurantsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Chai Pani Restaurant Group operates a collection of concept restaurants and a spice brand rooted in Indian street food culture, beginning with the Asheville-based Chai Pani in 2009. Founded by Meherwan and Molly Irani, the group aims to make India's diverse street foods approachable and interactive, expanding beyond a single venue to a broader hospitality and spice business. The portfolio includes Chai Pani Asheville, Chai Pani Decatur, and Botiwalla by Chai Pani in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Asheville, along with the Spicewalla spice brand. The concept targets diners seeking a diverse range of Indian street foods and beverages, offering a pan-Indian dining experience in the Southern United States. The James Beard Foundation has recognized the group for its impact, including Most Outstanding Restaurant in the US in 2022 and Molly Irani as Outstanding Restaurateur in 2026. In 2016, Chai Pani partnered with DeCarlo Hawker to design spaces that reflect the vibrancy of Indian streets.