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Chauhan Ale & Masala House

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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.

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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.

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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
(615) 242-8426
Website
http://www.chauhannashville.com/
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 a special occasion with family and friends, Chauhan Ale & Masala House can accommodate all of your private dining needs. We have options for private & semi-private lunch, dinner and brunch with custom prix fixe menus featuring a delicious selection of our most popular items!
Private party contact
Stacey Wilson: (855) 382-0548

Location
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
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

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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 5,548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chauhan Ale & Masala House offers an unforgettable fusion of South Asian flavors with a modern twist. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "divine drinks," and "warm, colorful ambiance." Standout dishes include the "chicken tikka poutine" and "TOC tiffin." Service is often praised for being "helpful" and "knowledgeable." Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, it's a "must-visit" spot in Nashville.

5,548 Reviews

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Richard
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a go to when in town! Never disappoints. Every bite has pleased!
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william
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant I have eaten at in my 5 years of visits to Nashville. Jordan was our server was absolutely amazing
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Kayla
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, flavorful food… a one-of-a-kind experience. Our server was attentive and gave great recommendations. The atmosphere was magical with all the lights. The french onion brisket naan was the best bite of the trip! Incredible!
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Erika
New York State
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing and we will definitely be back!
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Michael
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! Best food we have had in a long time. Our server Maddie was great also, super nice and helpful! Would love to come back.
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Abby
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server, Mort was excellent! He made some great recommendations!
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Terry
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lamb nachos were delicious and the ol’ Chauhan (their Old Fashion cocktail with a whisky from India) was a little too sweet but the flavor was great. I ordered an extra shot of the whisky to add to my cocktail and that balanced it out nicely.
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Jake
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place. Excellent Indian food and a regional - Indian flare fair. Great service and casual upscale atmosphere. Go there!
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Sharon
Alabama
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was outstanding. But appetizers came out after main course and main course was missing multiple items, which we needed to request a few times from different servers. Did not get a chance to ask for drink refills. Not the restaurant’s fault but it was unbelievably loud. We couldn’t have a conversation and asked for our check right away.
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Suzanne
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Chauhan Ale & Masala House was a special treat for my birthday though I was nervous as my four cousins had even less experience with Indian food than myself which was negligible. I need not have worried. We all immensely enjoyed our meal. I had shrimp with Moilee Curry, my one cousin had paneer with Moilee, her husband had the chicken masala poutine, and my other cousin shared the bhunna ribeye with his wife. It was all fantastic! My cousin said it was one of the best steaks he’d ever had which is saying something as he is a steak connoisseur. My cousin and I couldn’t have enjoyed our Moilee more and her husband, who is a picky eater, wolfed down his poutine. I can’t say enough about how great a server Mickey was. She walked us through our options and in describing the food. She was great about being there anytime we wanted anything without hovering over us. She definitely represented Chauhans excellently. Finally, the decor was great, the music enjoyable and not too loud, and I really enjoyed seeing the Tournament of Champions belts for one of my favorite chefs.
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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 5548 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.chauhannashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 242-8426
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 a special occasion with family and friends, Chauhan Ale & Masala House can accommodate all of your private dining needs. We have options for private & semi-private lunch, dinner and brunch with custom prix fixe menus featuring a delicious selection of our most popular items!
Private party contact
Stacey Wilson: (855) 382-0548

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

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Tikka Masala

Braised Pork Shank

Korma

Appetizers

Whipped Paneer and Naan$18.00

Nashville Hot Cauliflower or Chicken Pakoras$15.00

Keema Papadi Nachos$17.00

Watermelon Chaat$14.00

Calamari Sixty - Five$18.00

Tandoori Chicken or Paneer Poutine$18.00

Cremini Mushroom Toast$15.00

Gol Guppa Shots$12.00

Goan Curry Mussels*$21.00

Desi Indian Fare

Maneet's Signature*

Bistro Steak

Catch of the Day

Braised Pork Shank$32.00

Tamarind Lamb Chops

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

Saag

Moilee

Korma

Bhunna

Vindaloo

Featured Item

Tournament of Champions Thali$68.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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