Chaiistan

Walk into Chaiistan on Cherry Lane and you're immediately hit with the smell of proper spices and cardamom—the kind that clings to your clothes in the best way. It's unpretentious but genuinely skilled cooking, where the kitchen knows the difference between good and mediocre, and they're not settling for the latter. You'll find yourself ordering more than you planned because everything's reasonably priced and actually tastes like someone cares. The chai's the real draw though—it's the kind that makes you question every other cup you've ever had.