Ottawa and Barrhaven
Indian street food near Carleton University.
Tapri Chai is a fully vegetarian Indian street food and chai cafe in Barrhaven. If you are near Carleton University and looking for something different for dinner, here is what to expect and what to order.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Cafe
Barrhaven, Ottawa
Open
Tue to Sun, 11am to 11pm
Kitchen
100% vegetarian
From
Chai at $4.49
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About Carleton University
Carleton University sits on the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal in the south of central Ottawa, close to the Glebe and Dow’s Lake. It has a large student body that includes many international students.
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Eating out around Carleton University
Students often miss the food of home, and Indian street food is a common request. A vegetarian menu with inexpensive snacks suits a student budget, and the late hours are useful for people who study after class.
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What to order
It is a drive, so it is worth planning what to order. Here are some ideas:
- Plain Maggi, $5.99 and Samosas (x2), $4.99: a cheap, filling combination.
- Aloo Paratha, $9.99 and Kadak Chai, $4.49: a hearty meal for under $15.
- Vada Pav, $5.49 and Loaded Dabeli, $5.49: two street snacks for about $11.
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Getting to Tapri Chai
Barrhaven is south-west of Carleton. Check your map app for the current route, or consider DoorDash and SkipTheDishes if you want delivery.
Questions, answered.
Where can Carleton students find Indian street food?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves vada pav, samosas, chaat and chai, all vegetarian.
Is Tapri Chai affordable for students?
Many snacks are under $7, including Vada Pav ($5.49), Bun Maska ($3.49) and Plain Maggi ($5.99).
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
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.