Just visited Chai Valley on our visit to Ashford. What a find, to have some Karak Chai locally here. Their Chana Chaat and Cake slices, in fact all their menu is all homemade 🎉🎉 Rizvan

Having popped my head in the door yesterday evening and making a tentative but abortive arrangement. I was welcomed this morning for 'breakfast'. I asked for a recommendation and was pointed to Nihari, (normally a weekend a weekend 'special' but being served today as it is only the fourth day since opening) which is a whole lamb shank marinated and slow cooked in a 'secret' blend of herbs and spices with two Puri on the side. Which is a traditional family breakfast. The staff and atmosphere were polite, friendly, and inviting. There is a decorum flower wall to one side and a green wall to the other, giving the place a young and vibrant feel, which matches the young proprietor and his colleague. Both of whom are as Paul Hardcastle said,'19'. They are both local residents who spotted the need for a place that provided reasonably priced good quality food served in a convivial environment and decided to do what any budding entrepreneurs would and created their own. The food arrived quickly and was steaming hot. I also ordered a Karak Chai with cinnamon, which was excellent. If it was powdered, it wasn't 'bitty' as they sometimes can be. The meat was delicious and succulent and fell away from the bone. I almost didn't need cutlery. The Puri was nearly enough on its own. The sauce spicy gently spiced with a slightly warm taste of fresh ginger I would highly recommend Chai Valley to anyone looking for either a cuppa or a full-on meal and anything in between. You're guaranteed a warm welcome and full stomach

We add big fans of Karak Chai and Nehari. Therefore was very excited when we saw the place is opening up in Ashford! Went in with the family for lunch yesterday and it didn’t disappoint! Although they didn’t have the breakfast and nehari dish at the time, the lamb karahi and butter chicken with naan was authentic! The Karak chai was refreshing and most importantly the young owner serving us was very hospitable and looked after us. We will definitely try the breakfast next time.

Honestly after reading some of the reviews I wasn’t sure on how to feel about chai valley however I’m glad i decided to give it a try, first I’d like to say that their mango lassi is to die for!! they cater to YOUR spice needs, if you like it extra spicy or no spice at all, the food was so good, they have really good karak chai’s with their own karak seasoning that you can’t find anywhere else and although the paratha was a little oily it was soooo yummy, will defo be coming back here with my family, it’s very hard to find authentic Pakistani food anywhere let alone Ashford but I would highly recommend this place if you want to try something new or just love spicy food. It’s run by a Pakistani family and it really does give you a homey vibe when you come in, everyone is so polite and understanding when explaining the menu, the oldest sister has taken over the cafe and I can say hands down she’s doing a great job, if you’re like me and read reviews to decide if you want to visit I would definitely come and get a feel of the place yourself, I’m glad I came and will definitely be coming back. Xx