Viral 'Chai Wala' Arshad Khan opens his own cafe

Khan's venture, located in Islamabad, is named Cafe Chai Wala

Pakistan’s favourite Chai Wala, Arshad Khan, is making big moves, as revealed in a report by Urdu News.

The former tea-seller from Islamabad has just opened up his own rooftop café in Islamabad which is now functional! Khan has named his venture Café Chai Wala, explaining why he didn’t use his own name.

Talking to Urdu News, Khan said, “Many people told me to change the current name and instead name it Arshad Khan, but I refused because Chai Wala is my identity.” He added how he still brews up a storm when his friends want some chai made by him.

Khan’s café boasts traditional and cultural elements, from truck art on the walls, desi straw tables, and chairs, Urdu script, etc. The menu currently has 15-20 dishes, apart from tea.

This makes me so happy. Check the grooming of Chai Wala. Brilliant. pic.twitter.com/ys66ESFpVt

— 𝘙𝘪𝘻𝘸𝘢𝘯 (@Rizwow) October 3, 2020

“This is the most important thing for me right now because it is associated with my name so I dedicate a lot of my time to the café,” said Khan, adding that he also gives time to his acting career.

Khan also expressed regret about not completing his education, despite his accomplishments. He shared how his next plan is to set up an organisation to help underprivileged children access education easily.

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