Welcome to Naan and Chai – Fusion Cuisine for Everyone

Naan and Chai is an inherently paired and widely accepted food inspired by the wisdom of basic living. It is a pairing that is both satisfying and fulfilling! It goes without saying that the communal nature of freshly prepared naan has lasted for centuries. It’s one of those scents that bring back vivid memories of Pakistan, especially those of comfort, family, and friends. Naan was always cooked from the purest and freshest ingredients (immediately smeared with butter) and was a mainstay in our home. It was frequently served with flavorful curries, charcoal BBQ, and of course, Karak Chai. We add classic, and fusion tastes to our savoury Naan, such as tandoori chicken, overnight delectable smoked brisket naan, and apple crumble from your grandmother.

Naan and Chai Cuisine

The fusion Pakistani restaurant Naan and Chai in Toronto offers loaded naan and a wide variety of drinks.

There is both sweet and savoury stuffed naan that is made with traditional or more fusion-style contents at Naan and Chai. Additionally, there are numerous starters, traditional main dishes, and grilled items on the menu.

This modest, beautiful space with a sizable window providing a behind-the-scenes view of the kitchen was created by completely demolishing the original TOMA Burger and rebuilding it from the ground up.

Here, naan is produced from scratch, albeit it is baked in a Nella Forni pizza oven as opposed to a tandoor, giving it a texture more similar to a pillowy pizza crust than a bubbling flatbread.

Layering different things between two uncooked naan flatbreads, then baking in the oven, is how stuffed naan is made.

Garlic, sesame seeds, and herbs are among the garnishes that some stuffed naan receive.

At Naan and Chai, you should try Masala Chips ($7), a light vegan appetizer seasoned with chaat masala, are the perfect vehicle for mango salsa or the in-house mint and coriander dip.

A popular item with a popular style of grilled chicken that is done properly here, juicy and nicely seasoned, is a Tandoori Chicken Naan ($12). It is basically what it sounds like.

Once more, the packed naan reminds pizza and is ideal for folding and dipping.

The Dum Keema Naan ($12), which is packed with flavorful, well-seasoned, coal-smoked minced beef, might probably be the best.

One of a trio of fusion-style stuffed naans, the Smoked Brisket Naan ($14) is loaded with tender beef brisket that has been 24 hours smoked, caramelized onions, and a ton of creamy mozzarella and havarti. It is also served with a garlic mayo BBQ sauce dip. A smoked turkey naan and a Margherita-pizza-style naan are also available at Naan and Chai restaurant.

A traditional main dish, Black Pepper Chicken Karahi ($16), is created with boneless white meat, green chillies, yogurt, and a lot of black pepper. The curry is rich and deliciously hot, and the meat is fall-apart tender.

They also provide vegan cauliflower butter chicken in addition to traditional butter chicken.

Mascarpone, Honey, and Pistachio Naan ($12) comes with a shot glass of extra honey dip and is topped with honey and pistachios. It is filled with tangy mascarpone, which I wish there was more of.

In contrast, the Nutella Naan ($10) is overstuffed with the chocolate spread.

One of the three potent, fragrant specialty chais on offer here can be paired with a meal: Kashmiri ($4), Saffron ($3.50), or Karak ($3.50). Some are served with cardamom, saffron, or crushed pistachios on top.

Art of Tea offers a variety of additional organic teas, including a caffeine-free Sleep Tea and a Halo Flowering Tea ($5) that is infused with blueberry and white peach essence and always offered at Naan and Chai restaurant.