Chai Samosa — Restaurant in Madison

I have been looking for Indian food that tasted the same way it did when I was first introduced to it in college and I finally found it. Their butter chicken took my tastebuds back about 14 years and I couldn’t be happier. I will definitely be back.

For anyone else curious, I’m not sure what their hours are, but I’m assuming they’re similar to the grocery store and they do have a facebook page. If you want to call ahead to place an order, the number is the same as what is listed for the India Spices grocery store. I did not know that I could call ahead and ended up placing my order in person, but even so, I don’t think I waited more...

Didn’t know this place was right around the corner and I’m SO happy it is! Masala Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa, and Sambar = top notch. The Masala Chai is as close as I’ve had to the chai’s from the chaiwala’s in India. My son really enjoyed the butter chicken. Spice levels were accurate and exactly what they should be. Don’t expect a fancy dining experience… It’s not intended to be. It’s a space to eat in the grocery store and that’s what adds to the experience for me. The customer service was also friendly, which is always appreciated. Finally, BIG plus for actually playing Indian music in the store! Can’t wait until...

They recently opened the Chai Samosa restaurant inside the grocery store so I tried some boondas (a South Indian appetizer) and they were a little undercooked. The chutney was also a little runny. I saw some people eating dosa (South Indian breakfast item), which is similar to a crepe but savory so I'll need to be back to try this! They also seem to have some...