ALL EPISODES 1 - 10: NOW ONLINE

Chai Pani's first in-house culinary documentary, Cutting Chai, originally premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival as a full-length feature film. The film has now been adapted into an online series for your viewing pleasure.  Episodes 1-10 are now available to watch at the Chai Pani Channel on YouTube, or by clicking below. Find out more about the film by scrolling down the page or clicking here, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel or our email list to get notified for exciting new videos from the Chai Pani Channel.

WATCH THE LATEST EPISODES

Episodes 7-10 released Tuesday, April 11th

Episode 7. Rishikesh

A visit to Chef Meherwan's hometown of Ahmednagar, cooking with mom, and a journey to a true farmer's market, India-style.

Episode 8. mussoorie

The gang takes a day trip from Dehra Dun to the beautiful "hill station" of Mussoorie: famous for it's cool climate in the foothills of the Himalayas, and host to one of our top destinations of the trip: “Kalsang," a “Desi-Chinese" restaurant. Desi-Chinese food is very popular in India, and is sort of the Tex-Mex of the country: a blend of all the most indulgently delicious aspects of Indian and Chinese cuisine and heartily enjoyed by folks all over the country.

EPISODE 10. JAIPUR

The last destination of the trip. A city of palaces and royal cuisine. The gang experience the largest Rajasthani thali (mixed plate of food) they've ever laid eyes on, and take in the royal history.

episode 9. AMRISTAR

While Meherwan hangs back for some family time in Dehra Dun, Daniel, James, and Michael make a whirlwind trip to the famous city of Amritsar - heart of the Sikh religion. They visit the most sacred site for Sikh's, the golden temple, and enjoy some of their food, which they serve 24 hours a day with a literal army of volunteers to whoever walks in their doors.

Praise for Cutting Chai
"The rich and textured food culture of India gets the close-up it deserves in this remarkable film. And it's a great reminder that the Chai Pani dudes, who operate some of the most exciting restaurants in America, walk the walk." -- Matt Rodbard, Editor-in-Chief of TASTE
“Meherwan Irani’s excursions into the universe of Indian street food with his staff from Chai Pani, his lauded restaurant in Asheville, NC, will leave you salivating and jealous. As an added bonus you will also be seeing India in a completely new and refreshing way, in the company of 3 good-humored young chefs.”  -- Peter Coyote,  actor/writer
"We’ve all seen chefs explore their roots on television before, but this is a dizzying new array of flavors and dishes for us food lovers weaned on whiskey and country ham. May these manic, ever-curious tour guides inspire up-and-coming chefs the way they’ve inspired my nagging desire for a perfect cup of chai." -- Jed Portman, Garden & Gun Magazine
 

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Episodes 1 - 6

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EPISODE 1. CHAI Series Premiere. Chai Pani chef Meherwan Irani and his young companions arrive in Mumbai. After a brief, ill-advised introduction to the chai of modern Indian malls, the boys quickly immerse themselves in India's complex street food

EPISODE 1. CHAI

Series Premiere. Chai Pani chef Meherwan Irani and his young companions arrive in Mumbai. After a brief, ill-advised introduction to the chai of modern Indian malls, the boys quickly immerse themselves in India's complex street food scene, and the finer points of chai culture in India.

EPISODE 2. PARSI A look at an important part of Meherwan's heritage: his father's side of the family and his Parsi roots - a very unique and small ethnic group of India with popular and delicious cuisine.

EPISODE 2. PARSI

A look at an important part of Meherwan's heritage: his father's side of the family and his Parsi roots - a very unique and small ethnic group of India with popular and delicious cuisine.

EPISODE 3. MUMBAI STREETS A round up of some of the most renowned street food spots in Mumbai, and a solid critique of what's really the best.

EPISODE 3. MUMBAI STREETS

A round up of some of the most renowned street food spots in Mumbai, and a solid critique of what's really the best.

EPISODE 4. HOME SWEET HOME A visit to Chef Meherwan's hometown of Ahmednagar, cooking with mom, and a journey to a true farmer's market, India-style.

EPISODE 4. HOME SWEET HOME

A visit to Chef Meherwan's hometown of Ahmednagar, cooking with mom, and a journey to a true farmer's market, India-style.

EPISODE 5. DELHI A whirlwind mission through the back alleys and top street food spots in Delhi.

EPISODE 5. DELHI

A whirlwind mission through the back alleys and top street food spots in Delhi.

EPISODE 6. DEHRA DUN A journey to Meherwan's family farm and the roots of his culinary heritage from his mom's side.  

EPISODE 6. DEHRA DUN

A journey to Meherwan's family farm and the roots of his culinary heritage from his mom's side.