From Statesman building to now the outer circle of Connaught Place, Cha bar has been in the market since very very long and has held a very reputed market since then, from the quality of the food to the aromatic teas to the lovely ambiance Cha bar is amongst one of the top cafes in Delhi and this is a place you will absolutely adore if you are suffering from Bibliophilia, (Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books, and a bibliophile is an individual who loves books.). Imagine you sipping a hot cup of your favourite tea and alongside reading your prized book, this is a match definitely made in heaven, isn’t it. Whether one prefers a rich, strong flavour, or a light fragrant taste, Cha Bar offers a wide and enviable choice. This place is known for in house library and wide variety of teas and for those who are visiting this place for the first time, Cha bar is now bang opposite Statesman building or if I can say in other words it is in the same vicinity where Oxford book store is.
Cha Bar is the first of its kind urban contemporary space and the moment you step up into this small little cafe the aromatic and fragrant smell is sure to give you an experience you won’t forget in a jiffy and if you are a lover of tea just like me, you will exactly know what I mean. The ambiance is done very beautifully in shades of white, black and blue and a little space for open kitchen where all the magic happens is in one corner. A beautiful writing on the wall which reads drinks, eat and surf is as apt as it can get. The natural colours of everything around generate a serene, placid, refreshing and a comforting environment for everyone settled to sip their tea. The lighting has been done in a very subtle way with huge round lamps spread across the area. On a day when you find an empty table here you should seriously thank your stars. This place is jam packed almost every time I have been here.
Being a tea lover and in search to try something new each time I tried their Arabic spice which is a cultural preparation and the menu says it is from the land which is famous for a thousand and one nights story telling from where comes a blend that tells a tale of its own. The tea really was aromatic with a combination of cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, all spice, black pepper and cloves which turns this black tea into a seductive experience of its own. I loved the way this was presented to us. In a brass copper kettle with some very eye catching cups along. It really made me feel like a Maharaja for once. I also ordered the very famous masala chai, this says on the road to dhaba chai perfection, this lively mix of exotic spices is the last stop- this is was mix of clove, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and a hint of black pepper. If you are someone who doesn’t love experimenting much should then stick to this one here and the best part is that it is just for Rs 35/- only. To fulfil my hunger pangs along I ordered, a smoked chicken and mustard sandwich where the chicken as per them is smoked in apple wood and is them mixed together with a tinge of english mustard in white bread. The bread wasn’t grilled from the outside and I believe the chicken wasn’t cooked properly either. I personally didn’t like it much. I also ordered the very special bum omelette which I absolutely loved. An omelette sandwiched in between the burger bun and topped with some mayo is a treat in itself. Loved the bun really, it was super soft and at the same time very fresh too.
One thing I hated the most about this place is the service, it is actually getting from bad to worse. Agreed the order is taken as soon as you are settled down but the time to get the same on table may vary from anywhere between 35-40 minutes and even for that you will have to remind them million times.
The pricing of the place really needs a special mention. Very very resonable and trust me you will leave from here with a happy face in terms of pricing.
Happy eating 🙂
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