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

4260 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

Feb 7, 2023

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 4,260 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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ChelseaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , wonderful service, clean, good vibes! Get the WEIRD puff appetizer drink! It’s a must try.
a
allisonm
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Try the mussels! Great service and food
BS
BrittanyS
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was great! Only problem was my husbands steak was ice cold and the whipped paneer only came with one piece of naan cut into 4 pieces. Not enough for the amount of paneer and it’s not very expensive to add one extra piece of naan. We asked for more naan and they brought out some but ended up charging us for it. Other than that, great place and food!
SB
SerenaB
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can never go wrong with your dish selection.. All the food is amazing and the staff is always more than spectacular. Brunch, dinner or lunch you will always find something great to eat and the drinks are out of this world - adult or mock are delicious!
DR
DawnR
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Maneet and we’re so excited to go to her restaurant! It did not disappoint. The flavors were abundant and the service was exceptional. Our server helped us to pair flavors and make our selections. It was delightful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I love to come here whenever we are in Nashville!
C
Covej23
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a great experience- food was great as was the service!
MM
MichelleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Due to construction in the area, we had the entire restaurant to ourselves when we arrived! Service was very personalized, and Chef/Manager checked in on us and answered all of our questions regarding food! A definite return trip for us next time we're in Nashville!
TF
TrueFood
Nashville
253 reviews
vip
5.0
253 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Our server Miriam was terrific and we look forward to the next visit
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible. Service was excellent, food was 10/10. Will 100% be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server who was very helpful, enjoyed the food immensely and the ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
Great Food but the Service is a challenge.
GP
GregoryP
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is very good. Chatham always puts a spin on classical dishes like poutine with Nashville hot chicken but the gravy is Tula masala. Try it, so delicious, we order it every time but then fill up too quickly. We tried the Kulcha, chili and cheese, it was so savory, salty and spicy, but in a good way. The Korea was excellent as was the dal of the day-yellow- I really enjoyed it all. Thought the $5 up charge for a second cup of rice was a bit high.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
The tandoori chicken fries were the best part of the meal. Food was overpriced and just ok. Service was a bit slow. We were so disappointed with the meal. Cost was ridiculous as compared to the value and or flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Waitress was great. Food came out quickly. Would recommend.
l
luckyme
Nashville
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday dinner. Delicious
c
cooky
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time, and the food was fantastic
SC
SusanC
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed my dinner and the service was excellent. Delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I were visiting Nashville over MLK weekend. We made reservations for this restaurant - highly recommended to do so in advance. Everything was excellent. A must-do in Nashville. They know what they’re doing.
b
barkley7
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The service was excellent. We had never dined there and the server did an excellent job of explaining the menu items in a way that was informative but not patronizing. Several appetizers were offered - we had the naan and a cheese mixture with honey and chutney that was really, really good. Everyone at my table said it was the best thing they had. The entree menu was limited. It was just curry - there were 8 or 10 protein preparations to chose from and I believe six sauces. It was very good, but I was just expecting more variety in the options. Maybe the menu was a reflection of post COVID limitations. There were three desserts. I had the cheesecake, which was remarkable - it had what looked to be a slices plum on the side and in the cheesecake, but the "plum" turned out to be a small pastry. It was surprising and delicious. My companions had the chocolate cake. They had a mixed response, mainly because it was overly complicated and not quite what was described on the menu. It was a tall, two layer case, with what appears to be two types of ganache. There were white chocolate pellets on the top, a citrus sauce, and cookie croutons on the side. Plus the service size, as rich as the dessert was, would have been more appropriate for four to share. It was good, but just alot. Plus the description said "gold leaf" which was not there. I rated the atmosphere down a bit - it was a cold night, yet there was an unlit fireplace and unlit candles. Plus 1980s Madonna and Aha music playing. All in all, though, it was an excellent meal and I would go back. I am glad my family had the experience.
SA
SallyA
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing life changing experience in food!!! Maneet knows how to make food!!!! Joshua knows how to make you feel special. Loved this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time trying Indian food. It was delicious!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Weekend getaway. First time trying the restaurant and Indian food in general. Our server, Nick, was very good at guiding us through the selections and flavor profiles. The food and service was excellent. It was a little noisier than I might have liked but it was also full on a Saturday night so some noise is expected. All in all, it was a great experience. Would definitely go back but maybe in a week night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Big fan of food network and Indian food. Food was ok, service was not great, however they were extremely busy. Chicken in the curry was very moist, flavor profiles not as good as other Indian food I have had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Come here every time we're in Nashville!
A
Anonyme
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Chef executes delicate sauces and fantastic flavors! A must!!!
MW
MortonW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Very tasteful and filling. Cole was an amazing server and very knowledgeable and fun.
DF
DylanF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Don’t walk, run. The mussels and specifically the sauce they were in were to DIE for. We then split the braised lamb in vindaloo curry and oh my gosh. First time trying Indian food and good grief I’ll be back for our next special occasion.
F
Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I found this this restaurant on my first visit to Nashville by chance and it was great in every aspect- from ambience to service but the best part was the food! The gol guppa was perfection- crispy outside, delicious and perfectly balanced sweet and spicy filling with mouthwatering water- this is a must try. The poppadam came with fried chips that reminded me of my friumps from childhood! What a delight. The entree was just as well done. The quality was outstanding and the price was amazingly reasonable. A must for lovers of Indian food.
D
Dhara
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience4
Extremely disappointed. I was excited to go with my family because I’ve only heard good things from them. But when we got there, the menu was reduced, and the quality was poor. The saag paneer was extremely bland. I think they forgot to mix in the spices because it’s very hard to believe it was meant to taste like that. They also changed the presentation of their dishes (like the gol guppa) and took off some menu items I was looking forward to trying like the tiffin
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely wonderful!
MM
MMChicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Wonderful flavors and presentation. Fabulous oysters as appetizer, but fried-calamari was nothing special. Lamp chops with vindaloo sauce were delicious but could have been warmer. Overall we would recommend it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were incredible! I can’t wait to go back!
K
Kpowell
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will be back. Shrimp coconut curry, braised pork shank and French onion naan were outstanding. Calamari had wonderful flavor and exceptional sauce but was over cooked. Sat in the bar area and service was amazing! Great recommendations from our server.
MM
MichaelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great, the food was I had another level compared to any other restaurant. All the workers, whether they were your waitress or not or extremely friendly and helpful. This is a place I would love to revisit time and time again.
BD
BlueDoorFoodie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food is good, but not the best. Quality seems to have declined. Sauces nice. Meats were dry. Desserts are mediocre. Cocktails were good.
CM
CarolineM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful experience from start to finish. My only regret was I got full to fast! The food and service was fantastic.
AS
AmyS
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food - excellent choices supported honestly by the service staff. Appetizers of Chicken Tikka Masala Poutine, Beef French Onion Naan, and Goan Curry Mussels (personal favorite) were stellar. Pork Shank and Lamb Chops were beyond incredible. Drinks - Mocktails and choice Indian beer selections superb. Dessert - Layered chocolate cake was uniquely flavored, had gold leaf accent, and delightfully NOT too heavy after a huge meal. Our group of 4 shared 1 piece and that was a-plenty! Service - Informative, polite, happy, and respectful of our questions and time needed to make decisions. Timing of food arrival to the table was perfect. Not our first visit, and definitively not our last. While we are locals, our guests from out of town weren't familiar with Indian food and they Raved over the meal, texting home to wives and friends of this new amazing discovery! Thank you, Maneet Chauhan and company! Keep it up!
ST
SarahT
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best in Nashville! We live out of town and of all the places we could visit, we keep coming back! The garlic nan, nachos, and pork shank with korma were delicious.
TG
TGallagher
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so yummy and the service was great! We can’t wait to go back!

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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Chauhan Ale & Masala House is rated 4.7 stars by 4260 OpenTable diners.