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Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Nashville, TN
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Chauhan Ale & Masala House

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$30 and under
Indian
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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. 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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Owner Maneet Chauhan

From the OpenTable editors: Chauhan Ale & Masala House is acclaimed James Beard Award winner and celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan’s flagship Nashville restaurant. The two-time "Tournament of Champions" winner serves a fusion of Indian favorites and Southern comforts, like tandoori shrimp and grits or lamb keema nachos. Brunch is also a favorite for sweet dosa pancakes in the old brick building filled with colorful curtains and floral garlands.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Let us bring your bring your favorite Chauhan food to you! We offer office lunch catering with menus starting at $16 per person. You can place an order through the inquiry form on our website: chauhannashville.com 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 with family and friends, Chauhan Ale & Masala House can accommodate all of your private dining needs. We have options for private & semi-private dining with custom prix fixe menus featuring a delicious selection of our most popular items!
  • Private party contact
    Mary Coleman: (731) 414-7640
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North 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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 5,736 people are saying

Chauhan Ale & Masala House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chauhan Ale & Masala House offers a vibrant fusion of Indian flavors with a southern twist, creating "inventive and amazing" culinary experiences. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "phenomenal" dishes like the whipped paneer and braised lamb. The restaurant is praised for its "bold and vibrant" flavors and "welcoming atmosphere."

5,736 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this restaurant and told the concierge at the Hermitage Hotel all about it!

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  2. Robyn VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noah, our server was a delight. We had so much fun conversing with him.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Robyn, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's always our goal to provide a delightful experience, and we're glad we could make your visit enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback on our food and value, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in all areas. Looking forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  3. Mary

    E. Tennessee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great guidance from Noah our server. The lamb chops were fantastic.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Mary! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the lamb chops and found our service great. It's always our goal to provide an excellent dining experience. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your feedback. We're always working to improve all aspects of our restaurant. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team at Chauhan Ale & Masala House.

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  4. Kristen VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was fun and inviting. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The portions were generous. You can go multiple times and not have the same meal twice.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Kristen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and our staff's friendly service at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. We're also glad to know that our generous portions kept you coming back. We strive to provide a unique and satisfying dining experience for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. John VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We come here every time we are in town and bring friends with us..we love the food and the staff is nice. Tiki Marsala is my favorite but then again…I have not tried a dish I do not like. It’s all just that good! You will not be happy you came..The restaurant does tend to get a little loud though at times and also bring a jacket as it’s chilly sometimes but I’d rather it be chilly than hot (Just a few FYI’s) Chauhans will not leave you hungry or disappointed..Highly recommend.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, John! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoy our food and our staff. It's always our goal to provide a great dining experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and the temperature. We'll definitely keep it in mind as we strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests. We're glad you've recommended us highly and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. Krista

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Excellent service. Food is wonderful!
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Krista! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service excellent. We strive to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. Avery

    Louisville30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd time dining here and it did not disappoint, except that we would love to meet Maneet sometime! :)
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Avery! We're thrilled to hear that your second visit to Chauhan Ale & Masala House didn't disappoint. We're glad you enjoyed our food and found value in our offerings. We noted your feedback about the service and will strive to improve. We look forward to serving you again soon! - The Management Team

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  8. Peggy

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. They were out of ingredients for my after-dinner grasshopper drink, though, which made me unable to complete my meal as I wanted. Otherwise, top notch dinner out.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Peggy, Thank you for your feedback and for giving us high ratings in our food and service. We're sorry about the grasshopper drink issue and we appreciate your understanding. We're glad you enjoyed your dinner and we hope to serve you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Marietta

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I watch Chef Chauhan on Food Network work. She is our favorite so we had to visit her place. I love Indian cuisine but my husband is not a fan of it. He is a good man so agreed to have dinner here. We started our meal with the Gol Gupta Shots. I highly recommend these flavors bombs. My husband ordered the ribeye. He said it was the best ribeye he has ever eaten. A day later, he is still talking about how great the meal was. I ordered the special and it was special. The flavor and textures were amazing. It was so much food that I had the remainder today and the meat was still tender our waitress was the best. She made us feel important and took great care to explain the dishes and provide recommendations. Can’t give this place enough star as the ratings only go to 5.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Marietta, We're thrilled you enjoyed your time at Chauhan Ale & Masala House! We're glad you enjoyed our Gol Gupta Shots, ribeye, and the overall flavor and textures of our dishes. We're also glad our team made you feel special. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback is encouraging. We look forward to your next visit. Cheers, The Management Team

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  10. Sanjay VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappoiting. Supposedly a celebrity chef. She needs to check out the food. Potatoes stuffed in between unseasoned slabs of paneer? Drizzle of sauce?
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Sanjay. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our celebrity chefs and it's disappointing to hear that our dishes didn't impress you. We appreciate your comments about the potatoes stuffed between unseasoned paneer slabs and the sauce. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

Chauhan Ale & Masala House 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 4.8 stars by 5736 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Google Map for Chauhan Ale & Masala House

123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grundy
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Let us bring your bring your favorite Chauhan food to you! We offer office lunch catering with menus starting at $16 per person. You can place an order through the inquiry form on our website: chauhannashville.com 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 with family and friends, Chauhan Ale & Masala House can accommodate all of your private dining needs. We have options for private & semi-private dining with custom prix fixe menus featuring a delicious selection of our most popular items!
  • Private party contact
    Mary Coleman: (731) 414-7640
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