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Winter warmers in Ottawa.
Ottawa winters are long, and a hot cup of chai with something rich and spiced is exactly the right answer. Here is what to order when it is cold outside.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Season
November to March
Start with
A hot chai
Rich and warm
Pav bhaji
Spicy
Noodles, momos
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Start with something hot to drink
A hot drink warms your hands and your mood. These are made to be sipped slowly:
- Kadak Chai, $4.49
- Kashmiri Chai, $4.99
- Shaadi Wali Coffee, $4.99
02
Rich, buttery comfort
Dishes that are cooked down and served with bread are the winter classics:
- Pav Bhaji, $13.99
- Chole Puri, $13.99
- Aloo Paratha, $9.99
03
Spiced and sharp
Ginger, garlic and chilli warm you from the inside. These are good when you want heat:
- Hakka Noodles, $14.99
- Veg Manchurian, $14.99
- Peri Peri Momo, $15.99
- Tadka Maggi, $6.99
04
After skating or a winter walk
Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway and the Winterlude festival bring people outdoors in the coldest weeks. If you are heading home to the south end afterwards, a stop for a hot chai and a snack is a good way to warm up.
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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 good to eat on a cold day in Ottawa?
Hot chai, pav bhaji, chole puri and parathas are warm, filling and comforting.
What hot drinks does Tapri Chai serve?
Kadak Chai, Kashmiri Chai and Shaadi Wali Coffee.
Is there something spicy to warm me up?
Peri Peri Momo, Hakka Noodles and Veg Manchurian have a noticeable heat.
Are you open in winter?
Yes, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Check weather closures by phone on (343) 547-8199.
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.