Reviews of Pamban Chai & Coffee House. (Coffee Shop) in London (London).

Pamban Chai & Coffee House

241 Reviews

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Camden Market, North Yard, Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, Camden NW1 8AH, United Kingdom

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Reviews of Pamban Chai & Coffee House

m. c.

The chai great flavour not too sweet just very nicely balanced. I just had a toasty but honestly that filled me up, I would maybe not have so much mango chutney in there, however you can just remove any excess. Regardless that toasty is very very yummy and filling.

A. P.

Our favourite coffee shop in London. I only have great things to say about the staff, management and their coffee! They are super friendly and kind! Their Vegan Mocha and Vegan Hot Chocolate are my favorite! My husband, my friends and I can't wait to visit soon and spend the day chatting and chilling while we work on our laptops.

h.

The stars are only for the food which was delicious. However the service was a whole other story. Waited over an hour for my brunch whilst my friend got hers within 30 mins. Staff were coming out of the kitchen saying orders out loud and aimlessly trying to find the person who ordered it. Even though there were table numbers! Also poor communication from Waiters who kept telling me my food would be '5 more minutes'. They definitely needed more staff to cope with a Sunday crowd.

S. T.

✓ Vegetarian & Vegan Options WHAT I HAD: Tumeric Vegan Chai [£4.00]; Sri Lankan Lamprais [£10.50] – (Vegan & Mutton) A historical Sri Lankan and Dutch influenced rice and curry served in a banana leaf with beetroot, aubergine, cashew nut curry and onion relish. I was in Camden pretty early in the morning, so most shops weren’t opened yet. I across PamBan and it had an interesting menu (coffee and hot food? Yes please!), so I decided to have my breakfast here as I was really hungry. You order and pay at the counter, and it will be served to you. I had the Vegan Sri Lankan Lamprais with Tumeric Vegan Chai. The Lamprais was very flavourful with an interesting combination of sweet, savoury and spice (it’s not spicy though if you’re afraid of spice). My mum enjoyed her mutton Lamprais. However, I felt a bit cheated with the Vegan Lamprais because it’s essentially the same but without any curry. Without any substitution to a non-vegetarian (Chicken/Pork/Mutton) Lamprais, this makes the vegan Lamprais dry and way more expensive (it is the same price as any other Meat Lamprais). As much as I enjoyed the mix of flavours, I wouldn’t recommend the Lamprais if you’re getting it vegetarian/vegan as it just doesn’t justify the price. Even the meat Lamprais, I do think it’s a bit expensive as well as there wasn’t a lot of meat in it according to my mum. The place is spacious and airy, with a soothing and warm atmosphere. The staff were really friendly, helpful and attentive. We enjoyed our coffee and chai. Overall, the Lamprais we had was flavourful and unique but overpriced for what we got. They do have a lot of other interesting dishes on the menu and baked foods, so I will possibly visit Pamban again if I am in the area for good Chai, Coffee and snacks. If you are thinking of trying Pamban, do keep in mind that the prices are slightly higher compared to other stalls in Camden Market, but it is one of the shops/café in Camden Market that has nice spacious and comfortable seating if that’s what you are looking for.

G. C.

Went here soon after it opened, and the chai is pretty awesome. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Camden, or even if you're not it's a good choice to go to for a nice afternoon tea! Have not tried the food there but will definitely be back. Service is friendly, and are helpful in suggestions and explanations.

L. M.

Very nice spot in Camden, the cheese toast with chili jam was a little soggy (definitely order something else), but the tea was fantastic and the desserts looked wonderful. Great place to stop for a break while exploring the neighborhood.

B. D.

A great find in the bustling market area at Camden Stables. The chai tempted us in an we indulged in that, hot chocolate, and a jaggery milkshake - which I was delighted to find, having not had one in this country. As expected it was delicious, with pistachio crumbled on top. I got barfi but will be back for a pistachio croissant. The staff are delightful - my only complaint was that it wasn’t too warm and they’d turned off the heaters inside. I turned one back on myself.

M. A.

Always seek this spot while in Camden to dive into modern type SriLankan Cafe.They offer a great selection of drinks worth to try and enjoy. I like their "Karak" Tea with saffron, it gives this warm sensation. Guys, do not miss the food items on the list. Certainly creative taste to remember and come back.

D. Y.

Super delicious and fun food - different from what you’d normally get. Definitely try the Lamprais, we had chicken and mutton. Fun, full of flavour, and a good sized portion. Drinks menu is extensive and amazing - too many to pick! Will be back again.

M. R.

Nice place to get out of the cold and warm up with a superb cinnamon chai. Waiter was helpful and friendly. A bit pricey

B. B.

I've been here a couple of times already, and even thought the two sweets we tried were not mind blowing and that the coffee is not "the best", the place is really nice, and the chai is a good thing to drink while you get a rest from walking around Candem.

C. S.

Friendly and prompt service! Spacious cafes with ample seating located at Camden market. Got the iced Sri Lankan coffee and iced rose chai latte, both were great!

j. l.

Stopped by for Chai tea and coffee with a friend. Lovely spot with a warm and friendly staff.

M.

Amazing Chai and tea, Simon was amazing. He corrected a mistake that was made but did so with easy. He obviously knew what to do in a tense situation, as for the tea house. One word; AMAZING! Fresh tea leafs and all, the seating was pretty good too. It wasn't too busy, you're in Camden Market so expect a level of businesses. The shop was like 80% full and we still found seats, it was great. Thank you.

P. D.

Just awesome. Camden at its best. Food here is incredible but beware, you may have to wait as it's very popular. It's definitely worth it however.

O. A. T.

Have been here twice now - really interesting food. Last time, I had the chilli cheese toast and although it was lovely, I would recommend going for the curry dish (which I tried the first time). Service was warm and friendly on both occasions but could benefit from more efficiency.

R. B.

Excellent house chai and a very nice ambience inside the coffee shop. Staff are very helpful as well.

S. C.

Truly amazing experience. Fantastic tea selection, great tasting beverages and fab selection of snacks to go with it. We ordered 3 tea selection which included the rose tea, masala chai and the saffron karak chai. Amazing customer service. Must visit. Credit cards accepted. Beautiful ambience.

K. T.

I am usually not a huge chai fan, but boy did they change my mind. I got the house chai which they said was a good balance of the spice and sweetness. So good! Also, get the Kithul Waffle...you will not be disappointed.

V. K.

Coffee is good, nice atmosphere. Not a very large selection of snacks / desserts

A. L.

Nice decor, nice atmosphere, nice staff, great presentation. Coffee sucks though; burnt espresso and iced coffee tastes like it was make three weeks ago.

S. M.

I tried the chicken lampries and the Kithul milkshake. Lamprise was disappointing as it was not fresh. The rice was too dry from maybe leaving in the oven for too long while heating up. There was flavour in the individual items but definitely not close to an authentic fresh lampries. I know.... because I’m Sri Lankan. It’s a good attempt but you can better elsewhere. The milkshake was very nice.

T. N.

Best hot chocolate in the market. Great taste and very good service

M. K.

It's not that the food and coffee wasn't a good standard - it was definitely nice. However, the service just didn't match the price-tag. Neither did the lack of toilet facilities. Even though the following all seem like fairly small things - for the amount they charge (about a £1 more than other coffee in London), I'd expect way better. They were out of cheese and we weren't told until we had already ordered. They were nice enough about the situation but it would have been nice to know before. When my avocado on toast arrived, it was the tiniest portion. I also had to go up to get my blondie because they'd forgotten to bring it over. However, very good latte art and coffee beans though.

R. N.

Quirky café in Camden Market with a touch of Sri Lanka. Haven't tried the food but the 5 cheese sandwich was intriguing! The karak chai was pretty good. Nice place might go again to try the food.

H. G.

Great place for breakfast or brunch in Camden market. Not a huge selection of dishes but everything we ordered was fantastic, with some unique twists on classic dishes. Food arrives as it is ready which I don't normally have a problem with, but in this case we had to wait a while from the first dish to the last dish arriving. Overall, a great experience with friendly and helpful staff in a nice environment.

A. R.

I loved hot chocolate, there was definitely a novelty factor to dissolving the chocolate in the delightful rose flavoured milk. However our food took a long time to come, although they gave two portions that wasn't really useful as it was too heavy for me. The cheese toastie wasn't really cheesy and so in the end it was late and didn't really eat much however it looked colourful and interesting 🤷‍♀️. I had higher expectations of the brunch.

ז. ג.

The best Coco you'll probably have in your life.

L. T.

Have nearly filled my loyalty card up, love this place, and have found the best hot chocolate ever - Rose hot chocolate

A. B.

Really good coffee and food looked amazing, unfortunately though the staff kept delivery food/drinks to the wrong table (always ours it seemed) so got very annoying

B. R.

Ordered a Iced Chai Rose, it does taste like rose after all. Nice.

J. A.

Super cool staff and lots of Vegan options.

R. C.

Where do I begin? The amazing ambience, the natural lighting and aesthetic, or the fine selection of Chai (which is tea) and coffee? A small but humble and cosy cafe, Pamban serves the best selection of organic coffee that I've ever tasted. Service is fantastic- they even offered to let us try their signature milkshake which was unbelievably great. If I recall, they use only natural ingredients! It's perfect for a tea time sit down and chill, an alternative to a bar.

G. G.

Chai and sweets were good but the coffee (and music) were awful and the staff was a bit uninterested. They have a chai tasting on the menu with 3 different chai but I almost got 3 regular chai and ot took me ages to make sure that I would get the three small ones... .

P. M.

Forget all your perception of UK chain syrup made chai and order one here (or the flight to sample 3) to get an accurate taste and flavours or what an authentic chai should taste like. My fav is the saffron/karak or cinnamon chai. Their food menu is also sumptuous with the mutton rolls or chilli cheese toasts or cakes all perfect to accompany your choice of chai.

P. N.

The most delicious selection of Chai I've ever had - I don't even like rose favour and I finished it off first. The Karak chai is made with condensed milk and is a delightfully sweet treat. Next time I'll bring friends

Z.

Gorgeous and delicious drinks, friendly staff, comfortable seats. A great place to rest in a busy area.

L. S.

Chilled atmosphere - the picnic-style table in the corner has a plug socket so is a great place to take your laptop and get some work done when it's not busy. Can't comment on the coffee but I had the peanut butter smoothie bowl (with added chocolate) which was delicious!

D. O.

Love this place! Great for hanging out or getting work done. The staff are very friendly. I also had one of the best waffles of my life here, the carmalised banana waffle. The chai is also to die for.

V. B.

Great hot chocolate and chai tea selections

J.

Perfect antidote to the madness of Camden. Smooth and balanced coffee in a open and chilled space.

N. W.

Great Chai teas and enjoyed the various flavours on offer. Delicious lamprais and everything on the menu is decently priced for a central London location. Friendly staff also!

J. P.

This place is great! As much as I like Camden, it can get a little overwhelming sometimes, but as soon as you walk into Panban you find yourself in a completely different, totally chilled out, atmosphere. Plus the chai is fantastic, and the staff are super-friendly.

S. M.

Literally the most authentic Chai in London. It is made the proper way, crushing the spices in a mortar and bringing it all to a boil in a massive pan. Creative and amazing vibes. Will come again for sure.

a.

Service was very quick, the chai was amazing.

V. W. K. o. t. W.

A really cozy place amidst the hustle and bustle of Camden Market. They have delicious cakes and a wide variety of hot and cold beverages. Highly recommended!

K. P.

Hot chocolate maybe one the best I’ve tasted in London! Staff are lovely and the decor has a nice vibe to it. Definitely will be back soon!!!

J. T.

Coffee shop with a twist, has a great selection of chai and coffee. I also highly recommend the red cappuccino, where chai meets coffee. Do go have a visit, lots of seating in a busy area of Camden.

J. B.

The vegan rose chai (which is a bit like a latte) is the tastiest chai I’ve tasted. Friendly staff, however the menu could be a bit more helpful and descriptive

N. H.

Nice little cup of warmth after a long walk. Chai was tasty, but I must admit - I preferred Dishoom’s (not a big Chai drinker, so take this with a ‘pinch of salt’).

D. A.

Best chai I've ever had

E. N.

Really lovely and enjoy place in camden, nicr decoration and best service. 😘

A. R.

Absolutely wonderful coffee, the best chai I’ve ever had, and even better customer service. Easily the sweetest cafe workers I encountered in London

I. S.

Faluda was amazing as was the Chai. Great food too!

d. j.

lost in camden in the light rain and ended in pamban shop 🤣🤣 ordered chai latte and regular latte.. the chai was good since it mixed with herbs such as ginger, cinnamon, etc.. the service also excellent 👍👍👍👍👍

K. L.

Best chais I've had, and I've had so many over my life. Very friendly and upbeat staff. Would definitely recommend this place

M. D. (.

A bit pricey for a slice of bread and avacado But worth it I think. Friendly staff. Amazing coffee and great atmosphere.

F. E.

For once an authentic Chai tea! Yummie!! 🤤

D. S.

Good coffee with special aroma and taste, live music and very friendly staff. Peaceful place to relax in Camden mrkt.

A. H.

Stunning choice of chais and dairy free available. So tasty every time. Try the fudge for a really sweet treat.

M. J.

Delicious chai, great staff and nice atmosphere

G. H.

Chai, espresso & desserts, plus South Asian cafe fare, offered in bustling, brick-walled surrounds.

S. W.

Very tasty chai with lots of different flavours, kind employees, inviting atmosphere for a meeting or doing some work.

W. B.

Best scones I've had in London, this visit. And the chai is on point (how it should be made) 👌

A. N.

Really amazing place. Great staff with signs great relaxed atmosphere. You have to come here if your in town. I recommend everything!!!

C. S.

Fantastic rose hot chocolate and freshly made rose chai. Great place to stop for a drink and rest your feet in camden.

G. B.

Simple menu, good coffee, great selection of cakes, and really friendly efficient staff made this a great visit

Z. S.

Wish they used kulfi instead of vanilla icecream.

R. S.

Great Coffee and great vibes

A. J.

Great coffee! Delightfull organic treats and the best attention. Really loved it!!!

C. E.

This place is seriously good. Excellent service and smooth coffee. Strong wifi, chillout atmos and amazing service.

H. C. M.

Most delicious chai in London and super friendly staff, left with a huge smile on my face, awesome

M. G.

Great coffee! come down here on your next break from those zoom meetings

J. W.

Good place for lunch and coffee after a tired walking around camden town, but always busy. And not recommend it for laptoppers.😂

K. S.

Interesting cafe, excellent ambiance, and the chai was excellent. Aruna is very hospitable, and we look forward to the next time.

E. Q.

Loved the chai and the Sri lankan waffle! Friendly staff and nice relaxed vibes.

A. M. K.

Slightly funky take on Sri Lankan food. Everything's tasty. Good music too...

A. R.

Good drinks, tasty breakfast dishes, nice service.

K. G.

Great, tasty and unique food with super friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.

J. P.

Try the rose hot chocolate, it is to die for. Also very vegan friendly options available

R. L.

The first decent cup of Latte in London. Loved it! ☺️

K. B.

Very nice food and coffee worth a visit if you're in Camden.

p. 1.

Great selection of chais and Indian snacks. Good play to chill in a great location.

C. P.

One of the best cups of chai I've had in a cafe. Just like how I make it at home.

J. S.

I had a red capuccino and I loved it!! So yummy!!! Will come back for more!

C. C.

Best vegan chai ever! Like real Indian chai but vegan. Yum!

R. P.

It was ok! Glorified asian food is the worst lol

Y. F.

One of the few places in London that makes such a great coffee.

a.

If your missing that authentic Chai from India come here! It's like a speciality chai cafe!

R. W.

super nice staff and really good drinks!

F. A.

Good coffee and great service. Take a pause and enjoy!

G. M.

Great chai selection, very gentle staff, nice spacious place.

J. C.

Rose chia is divine and the avo and pomegranate toast is amazing!

M. G.

Best chai place in the world,you need to come and see...and to talk to Aruna to be enlightened into the world of chai,cofee and more ;)

P. I.

Excellent beverages. The family loved the place too.

J. S.

Great atmosphere

j. r.

Great chai, really friendly staff - well worth a visit!

K. D.

Delicious iced coffee drinks, perfect for hot day

R. S.

Amazing fusion food, great service, inexpensive too

D. M.

Lovely friendly staff roast chi is amazing will come again

N. J.

Big selections of chai and coffee. Try Masala Chai

M. M.

Excellent chai and coffee house, try the lamprais!

S. T. (. w.

Best Sri Lankan food in London

M. H.

Lovely hot chocolate. Fab decor

L. Z.

Good coffee. The waffle was good also

I. E.

The coffee could be better...

R. C.

Highly recommend this cafe and highly recommend the falooda

D. R.

Loved the breakfast, excellent service.

S. S. (.

Still waiting for them to sell their teas!!

C. F.

Super coffee !

B. M.

Amazing chai! Must visit

e. f.

Great place for dessert.

G. M. P.

Excelent food and coffee!

E. G.

Very unique with great options

k.

The best cheese toast 🤣🤣🤣

T. L.

rose tea the best

M. J. C.

Hot chocolate to die for

S. V.

Good tea and service

S. T.

Great cofee

H. X.

Just perfect

R. M.

Amazing chai !!!!

H. T.

Lovely place in Camden Market. Beaitifully decorated chai tea is up there with disroom chai . The selection of pastries could be more varied. Would I recommend this place 100% yes

A. K.

(Translated) Best coffee in London! The best Coffee in London (Original) Najlepsza kawa w Londynie ! The best Coffee in London

J. y.

(Translated) Perfect place for a coffee or chai stop, the Te chai are very rich, they have various flavors, I tried mint, very rich. Prices like all london or any coffee franchise. The coffee is supposedly organic. (Original) Sitio perfecto para una parada de café o chai, los Te chai están muy ricos, tienen de varios sabores, yo probé de menta, muy rico. Precios como todo londres o cualquier franquicia de café. El café supuestamente es orgánico.

t. l. m.

(Translated) To apologize for making us wait (a little), the waiter offered us a taste of tchai with rose. Excellent. Nice place to take a break in Camden. (Original) Pour s'excuser de nous avoir fait (un peu) attendre, le serveur nous a offert de goûter au tchai à la rose. Excellent. Endroit sympathique pour faire une pause dans Camden.

J. T.

(Translated) Modern and charming cafeteria and tea house. The hot drinks are delicious and have several vegan options (chais, hot chocolate). The service is very good. (Original) Cafeteria e casa de chá moderna e charmosa. As bebidas quentes são deliciosas e tem diversas opções veganas (chais, chocolate quente). O atendimento é muito bom.

G. m.

(Translated) After drinking the homemade chai tea, the boss gave us a taste of the chai with rose, it was a delight, a real discovery. We recommend it👍👍👍 (Original) Après avoir bu le thé tchaï maison, le patron nous a fait goûter le tchaï à la rose, ce fût un délice, une véritable découverte. Nous le recommandons👍👍👍

A. S.

(Translated) Good coffee, quiet / clean place, friendly staff (Original) Buen café, sitio tranquilo/ limpio, personal amable

S.

(Translated) Very warm welcome, warm atmosphere and neat decoration. The drinks are excellent and original. (Original) Très bon accueil, ambiance chaleureuse et décoration soignée. Les boissons sont excellentes et originales.

S. K.

(Translated) If you are in Camden Market, you should drink chai tea here. Delicious! (Original) Wenn man im Camden Market ist, sollte man hier den Chai-Tea trinken. Lecker!

M. A.

(Translated) A "civilized" cafe in the punk temple ... coffee and organic products guaranteed ... very good for a break. (Original) Un café "civilisé" dans le temple punk... café et produits bio garanti... très bien pour une pause.

B. F.

(Translated) A nice stop to avoid the rain (Original) Un arrêt sympathique pour éviter la pluie

G. W.

(Translated) Very stylish shop and very tasty 😋 I liked it. (Original) Sehr stylischer Laden und sehr lecker 😋 hat mir gefallen.

N. L.

(Translated) Great food, heartwarming service. We are happy and satisfied from here (Original) Fantastisk mad, hjertevarm betjening. Vi går glade og mætte herfra

M. A.

(Translated) Geiler store with excellent tea and coffee in camden.market (Original) Geiler Laden mit vorzüglichen Tee und Kaffee in camden.market

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(Translated) A very good cafe latte. (Original) Un tres bon cafe latte.

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(Translated) Good (Original) Bien

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(Translated) Cool little coffee (Original) Petit café cool

I. L.

(Translated) Excellent lying down. (Original) Excellent allongé.

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(Translated) Cute 😁😁😁 !!! (Original) Drăguțel 😁😁😁!!!

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