10 inviting photos inside colourful new Leeds cafe Chai Shai King bringing taste of India to Holbeck

A brand new cafe has opened its doors in Leeds - and it’s serving up much more than just great chai.

Chai Shai King, tucked away on Kellett Crescent in Holbeck, officially launched on June 15, offering up a cosy space for guests.

The cafe is the dream-turned-reality of Ashish Deb - a former professional actor from Calcutta and recent MBA graduate from Leeds Beckett University.

He described the launch as “the fulfilment of a dream and a message of hope for aspiring entrepreneurs”, particularly among international students carving out new lives and businesses in the UK.

Take a look inside with 10 enticing photos of the new cafe, bringing warmth and spice to Holbeck -

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