Indian · Durham, Chapel Hill

Cheeni

Cheeni: Indian in Durham, Chapel Hill. Order: Okra fries with chaat masala; the seasonal menu.

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What to order

Okra fries with chaat masala; the seasonal menu

Why go

Preeti Waas's Indian food from her family's regions, downtown Durham.

Preeti Waas's Indian cooking in downtown Durham; its bar was a 2025 James Beard semifinalist.

Neighborhood
Durham
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Also nearby in Durham

Saltbox Seafood JointCheeni / The Bar BeejBullock's Bar-B-CueThe Original Q Shack
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Researched November 7, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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