Chauhan Ale & Masala House

Name: Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Address: 123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203
Telephone: (615) 242-8426
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4158 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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Spice it up at Chauhan! Devoted to creating a unique dining experience in Nashville’s bustling food scene, Chauhan Ale & Masala House is the highly lauded Indian restaurant from celebrity chef and TV personality Maneet Chauhan. Her Indian roots, zest for travel and affection for Southern cuisine have beautifully collided at Chauhan to offer a menu featuring globally-influenced Indian cuisine that highlights aspects of the culinary scene in India as well as Nashville, perfectly combining Indian fare with traditional Southern dishes. For locals, put Chauhan in your restaurant rotation. For tourists, no trip is complete without a visit to Chauhan. We're open 7 days a week for dinner and brunch Friday - Sunday. We also have the perfect spot for hosting group events in our private dining room. From business lunches and corporate dinners to family gatherings and birthday celebrations, we have you covered! *For parties of 7 or more, please call for reservations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 242-8426
Website
http://www.chauhannashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Owner Maneet Chauhan
Catering
Let us bring your bring your favorite Chauhan food to you! We offer office lunch catering with menus starting at $12 per person including 2 curry dishes, basmati rice, naan and a salad - you can't beat it! You can access the menu and place an order through the inquiry form on our website: chauhannashville.com/private-events-catering/ or you can email us: events@chauhannashville.com. We can also create custom menus for evening events and wedding receptions!
Private party facilities
Whether hosting a corporate dinner or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, Chauhan Ale & Masala House can accommodate all of your private dining needs. We have options for semi-private lunch, dinner and brunch in our main dining room with custom prix fixe menus featuring a delicio
Private party contact
Stacey Wilson: (855) 382-0548

Location
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
The Gulch
Cross street
Grundy
Parking details
Street Parking is limited but we have partnered with Whole Foods located on 12th & Broadway. Bring your parking ticket in with you and we will validate it. The rate with validation is $12 for the first 3 hours.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Whipped Paneer and Naan$18.00
roasted honey, chives, fresh baked naan
Nashville Hot Cauliflower or Chicken Pakoras$15.00
cauliflower or chicken, chow chow, ghost pepper aoili, raita ranch
Keema Papadi Nachos$17.00
spicy pork keema, papadi chips, tamarind chutney, provel, cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon yogurt
Watermelon Chaat$14.00
watermelon, roasted cumin, coconut, lime, ginger, passion fruit pearls
Calamari Sixty - Five$18.00
Chauhan 65 spices, lemon aioli
Tandoori Chicken or Paneer Poutine$18.00
Tandoori chicken, makhani sauce, cheese curds, masala fries. Sub paneer for veg option
Cremini Mushroom Toast$15.00
tandoori roasted cremini mushrooms, garlic whipped paneer, masala sour dough
Gol Guppa Shots$12.00
semolina puffs, black garbanzo, potato, mint cilantro water
Goan Curry Mussels*$21.00
spicy coconut curry, grilled lime, grilled sourdough bread

Desi Indian Fare

Design your own dish, choose from one signature or classic protein and one curry. Served with freshly steamed basmati rice

Maneet's Signature*

Bistro Steak
- 8oz$36.00
Catch of the Day
- MP
Braised Pork Shank$32.00
Tamarind Lamb Chops
- 12oz$42.00
Paneer Napoleon$28.00

Classic

Chicken$25.00
Masala Braised Lamb$26.00
Tandoori Roasted Shrimp$26.00
Paneer Cheese$22.00
Local Farm Vegetables$19.00

Choose Your Curry

Tikka Masala
+$2. Rich labor of love, tomato cream sauce
Saag
+$2. Fresh green creamed spinach sauce
Moilee
quintessential southern indian coconut milk curry
Korma
+$2. Liquid gold saffron cashew sauce
Bhunna
bold flavor, classic tomato onion curry
Vindaloo
spicy tomato with chilis and vinegar

Breads

Braised Beef French Onion Naan$12.00
Garlic Parmesan Naan$6.00
Naan$5.00
Chili Cheese Kulcha$7.00
Papadum$4.00
Whole Wheat Tandoori Roti$5.00

Signature Sides

Saag Mac and Cheese$12.00
Brussel Sprouts$14.00
Vegetable of the Day$8.00
Daal of the Day$8.00
Spicy Quinoa$8.00
Korma Aloo Gratin$12.00

Extras

Trio of Chutney$6.00
Raita$4.00
Desi Salad$4.00
Protein$7.00

What 4,158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience1
Food was amazing. It was way too loud.
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sumrluvr
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
I was glad to go to Chauhan since I am an avid watcher of Food Network. It's a very loud restaurant with music playing and everyone competing to talk, and it was quite busy on a Thursday night. We especially enjoyed the mushroom toast and the gol guppa shots. Service was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Slow service. Loud restaurant!
RL
RochelleL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved everything about Chauhan!!! Amazing good!!!
m
mistylou
Nashville
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Our daughter was visiting over the holiday and we took her here for dinner. The manager took our drink order to help the server. He brought our drinks and said the server would be right with us. After the tables that were taken after us were already getting their food we finally flagged down what seemed to be a table runner and he took our order. He gave us great service and the food was excellent. My only complaint is that we had to flag someone down to order and that dampened the mood on our evening. Will definitely go back again but will probably order food when we first sit down to order our drinks.
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zenyatta1
Columbus
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We returned just for the mussels and were not disappointed! Food is excellent. Service was a tad slow for being early on a Saturday, but could see only one waitress/bartender hustling...initial drinks and food order were quick enough, but refills and a second order were a little slower. Would return or try their other locations every time we're in Nashville.
BF
BobbyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best Indian food I've had in years. The vindaloo curry was excellent. The moilee curry was excellent, also. We can't wait to come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best ever!
JH
JulieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal! The appetizer of gol guppa shots was absolutely delicious. My 10 year old wanted another order!
W
Walt
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very flavorful! We had been wanting to try the Dancing Spice Queen’s restaurant for a while, and were not disappointed!
d
dawnm
Chicago
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner … wasnt told gratuity was automatic due too Thanksgiving and it seemed like it was added including tax not prior so our bill went from $130 to $180 for 2 Plus paid for parking website said $12 it was over $13 for under 2 hrs
TF
TrueFood
Nashville
248 reviews
vip
5.0
248 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinner on Thanksgiving with great food, wine, and spectacular service from Kirsten. Give her a raise!! Will be back soon
CB
CBou
Las Vegas
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice twist for Thanksgiving. Those green liquid ball appetizers are insane and the chicken marsala was the best I have ever had. Drinks were good and our waiter was fabulous.
KT
KTAL
Nashville
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding! So creative and the unique spices and flavor in the dishes were unbelievable! The salmon was so perfectly cooked and the sauce fantastic! Miriam our server was so friendly and helpful…….she made our Thanksgiving lunch a great experience!
KD
KarlaD
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting Nashville and Chauhan was highly recommended to us - we loved it! Creative and delicious Indian-inspired dishes. Food tasted very clean - not heavy. Great service and atmosphere - go!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Creative interpretations with classic flavors. All dishes were slightly over-seasoned.
JG
JaskirtiG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must go. Please just go.
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Steve
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We love Indian food. We decided to try this restaurant when visiting Nashville. The naan was great and curry has very good spice and taste. Will definitely be back again when in Nashville next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience5
The chicken was awful
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amjorz
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out of towners, Hard to find but was well worth the struggle
AU
AnaU
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! The braised lamb and pork chop were delicious. The spice level was exactly what I wanted, thanks to the server for that. The Mac and cheese is must have. Overall great experience
C
Clooney
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place, food and service are great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Due to construction around the property, it was not easy for Uber driver to be sure GPS was correct. It was. You’ll need to continue ahead and around (towards what appears to be major construction fencing) We were seated at a smallish table for 4 in the lower section. We waited a long time to get our drinks. Our food came before we received our cocktails. Curiously, the Tikka Masala, my husband’s favorite, is made with ground cashews. Since he is allergic to tree nuts, that was a disappointment. He ordered Saag, which he loved, so all was fine in the end. All other food was delicious. Service was slow due to waitstaff shortages. The atmosphere was warm and the Bollywood movies projected on the wall added a touch of magic.
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Jusmin
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food off the Broadway. Highly recommend.
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Mirazul
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, did not disappoint! Highly recommend.
M
Mick
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was the best tikka masala I have ever eaten. The restaurant has outdone themselves once again!
MC
MikeC
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing meal! A must-try if you are in the Nashville area!
KH
KarenH
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome and we would recommend others to go. Best food we have had so far in Nashville.
SF
SaraF
Minneapolis
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great. Food was awesome, as was service. Would recommend and would come back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food as usual. Service was a little slow. Nothing terrible.
IH
IsabellaH
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was absolutely phenomenal. First time eating Indian food and it was sooooo good!!
JL
JonathanL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Your short rib naan was unbelievable. The chicken in the chicken coconut milk curry was extremely tender. And our server was professional and friendly.
M
Merryelf
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and great service. Our server suggested an alternative combination for the sauce and chicken we selected and it was excellent. Very noisy and that is the only thing that made what would have been a most memorable dinner a bit diminished.
M
Mitzi
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful meal that ruined all other Indian restaurants 🫤 I wish we could go back every week
GF
GinaF
Omaha
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends in from out of town
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Casey
Nashville
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and festive! I had the shrimp with the moilee sauce and it was so yummy! The Guppa shots are a must order for an appetizer. Service was top notch! Can’t wait to go back!
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visitor
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the dinner was amazing! The mussels are my absolute favorite!
EG
ErichGroos
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met a friend from out of town in Nashville for a meeting. He had been to Mockingbird the night before, but Chauhan always rocks. The chicken masala poutine is so universally loved and didn’t fail this time . Classic CTM and Saag paneer shared for dinner was great as well. Always a good decision to come here, and walked to the Preds game afterward!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service, great flavors!
MJ
MJM12
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, flavorful food! The mushroom flatbread is a must have. I’ve never tasted mushrooms like those! The cauliflower appetizer was also fabulous, though be warned that it is fairly spicy. The curries were good as well, though they didn’t stand it as much as the appetizers and the papadum! (Note that the the curries are somewhat limited in vegetarian options, though paneer and mixed vegetables are available.) Mezcal kiwi cocktail was also fabulous. Overall, a fabulous restaurant that you won’t regret visiting!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from Chauhan Ale & Masala House using the Order Online button. Chauhan Ale & Masala House also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chauhan Ale & Masala House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 242-8426.

Chauhan Ale & Masala House is rated 4.7 stars by 4158 OpenTable diners.