Indian · Durham, Chapel Hill

Cheeni / The Bar Beej

Cheeni / The Bar Beej: Indian in Durham, Chapel Hill.

James Beard semifinalist, Best New Bar (2025, The Bar Beej)

Why go

Regional Indian dishes from the chef's family memories, with okra fries in chaat masala and a cocktail bar.

Neighborhood
Durham
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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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