One of the best Asian restaurant in chennai. Love their option of creating our own noodles bowl. Chap chay will be my forever go to place from here onwards for their service & not to forget their unlimited jasmine tea.
One of the striking aspects of the interior decor at Chap Chay are two large frames with one Chinese language character each on two opposing walls
And the muted lights that cast a soft, warm glow inside. The atmosphere is sedate and the kind that encourages soft conversation, not boisterous laughter. I don't know if decor can influence behaviour but it is certainly worth considering.
We went there a couple of months apart, ordering ala carte the first time and then the buffet.
The buffet is fine if you like choosing the ingredients, the sauce and the noodles for the chefs to add their own touch. And if soup is high on your priorities. Otherwise it is overpriced because it does not include a dessert either
The a la carte option was way better. The momos were translucent morsels, with softness, crunchiness and flavour spreading satisfyingly with each mouthful. The noodles and the vegetables were perfectly cooked and flavoured. When you don't need to add any sauces or spices, you know the chef has balanced everything right.
I have no idea if this is authentic Chinese. But stir-fry, which is what Chap Chay apparently means is what the restaurant is about. Choose wisely and you'll eat well
Visited chap chay for an office lunch. Food was awesome. Staff were pretty friendly and accommodating to all our requests. Enjoyed the food thoroughly. The seats were a bit uncomfortable to sit. The ambiance and overall restaurant atmosphere was calm and relaxing. Would visit again.
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