
Chai Pani
Chai Pani is an Indian street food restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, founded in 2009 by chef Meherwan Irani and his wife Molly. The restaurant won the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2022, the most prestigious honor in American dining, recognizing its consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, and community contribution. Chef Irani, a self-taught cook, built the concept around authentic Indian street snacks and has received multiple James Beard nominations for Best Chef.