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Exam week food for Ottawa students.
Exam week calls for cheap, hot, filling food that does not take long and does not weigh you down. Here are the best options for students.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Cheapest
Bun Maska, $3.49
Filling
Aloo Paratha
Study fuel
Kadak Chai
Open
Until 11pm
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Cheap and warm
If your budget is tight, these items give you the most for the least:
- Plain Maggi, $5.99
- Tadka Maggi, $6.99
- Vada Pav, $5.49
- Samosas (x2), $4.99
- Bun Maska, $3.49
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A proper meal
When you need a real meal to power through a night of studying:
- Aloo Paratha, $9.99
- Pav Bhaji, $13.99
- Hakka Noodles, $14.99
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Study fuel
Chai and coffee keep you awake without the harshness of an energy drink. Strong chai has caffeine, so be aware of how much you are drinking late in the night.
- Kadak Chai, $4.49
- Shaadi Wali Coffee, $4.99
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Planning a group order
If you are studying with friends, order a few dishes and share them. Call (343) 547-8199 for pickup, or look for us on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes. Delivery availability depends on your address.
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Find us
Tapri Chai is at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm.
Questions, answered.
What is cheap and filling for students?
Aloo Paratha ($9.99), Vada Pav ($5.49) and Plain Maggi ($5.99) are filling and inexpensive.
Is there vegetarian food for students?
The whole menu is vegetarian.
Does Tapri Chai stay open late?
Yes, until 11pm Tuesday to Sunday.
Can I get food delivered for a study group?
We are on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes. Check your address, or call for pickup.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.