CHAI TIME IN BANGKOK

India's afternoon tea ritual finds a home at Gaa, chef Garima Arora's two-Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Bangkok, adding a new flavour to the weekends-quite literally.

- RACHNA VIRDI

Tea in Indian homes is more than a beverage-it's a symbol of warmth, connection, and everyday comfort. Bringing that cherished ritual to Bangkok, chef Garima Arora introduces Chai Time, a first-of-its-kind Indian-inspired afternoon tea experience at The Gaa Lounge, rooted in the traditions of Indian hospitality.

"Afternoon tea is a big deal in Bangkok," says chef Arora. "But I realised no one offers an Indian chai experience here, even though it's such a vital part of our food culture.

That's how Chai Time came about." Unlike conventional high teas, this offering doesn't merely feature Indian flavours-it tells Indiancstories through every sip and bite. Guests are invited to slow down, share a pot of chai, and savour nostalgic yet elegant bites that reimagine familiar Indian teatime snacks.