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

$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Whipped Paneer and NaanUS$18.00

    roasted honey, chives, fresh baked naan

    • Nashville Hot Cauliflower or Chicken PakorasUS$15.00

      cauliflower or chicken, chow chow, ghost pepper aoili, raita ranch

      • Keema Papadi NachosUS$17.00

        spicy pork keema, papadi chips, tamarind chutney, provel, cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon yogurt

        • Watermelon ChaatUS$14.00

          watermelon, roasted cumin, coconut, lime, ginger, passion fruit pearls

          • Calamari Sixty - FiveUS$18.00

            Chauhan 65 spices, lemon aioli

            • Tandoori Chicken or Paneer PoutineUS$18.00

              Tandoori chicken, makhani sauce, cheese curds, masala fries. Sub paneer for veg option

              • Cremini Mushroom ToastUS$15.00

                tandoori roasted cremini mushrooms, garlic whipped paneer, masala sour dough

                • Gol Guppa ShotsUS$12.00

                  semolina puffs, black garbanzo, potato, mint cilantro water

                  • Goan Curry Mussels*US$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

                        • 8ozUS$36.00

                      • Catch of the Day

                        • MP

                      • Braised Pork ShankUS$32.00

                        • Tamarind Lamb Chops

                          • 12ozUS$42.00

                        • Paneer NapoleonUS$28.00

                          Classic

                          • ChickenUS$25.00

                            • Masala Braised LambUS$26.00

                              • Tandoori Roasted ShrimpUS$26.00

                                • Paneer CheeseUS$22.00

                                  • Local Farm VegetablesUS$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

                                                Featured Item

                                                • Tournament of Champions ThaliUS$68.00

                                                  16oz tandoor roasted ribeye, saag mac and cheese, veg of the day, daal, garlic achaar. Suggested wine pairing: Zinfandel, Dry Creek $15/$48

                                                  Breads

                                                  • Braised Beef French Onion NaanUS$12.00

                                                    • Garlic Parmesan NaanUS$6.00

                                                      • NaanUS$5.00

                                                        • Chili Cheese KulchaUS$7.00

                                                          • PapadumUS$4.00

                                                            • Whole Wheat Tandoori RotiUS$5.00

                                                              Signature Sides

                                                              • Saag Mac and CheeseUS$12.00

                                                                • Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

                                                                  • Vegetable of the DayUS$8.00

                                                                    • Daal of the DayUS$8.00

                                                                      • Spicy QuinoaUS$8.00

                                                                        • Korma Aloo GratinUS$12.00

                                                                          Extras

                                                                          • Trio of ChutneyUS$6.00

                                                                            • RaitaUS$4.00

                                                                              • Desi SaladUS$4.00

                                                                                • ProteinUS$7.00

                                                                                  Last updated: 2 October 2022

                                                                                  What 5,578 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
                                                                                  • 4.5Value

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                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                  Chauhan Ale & Masala House offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food and drinks," featuring flavorful fusion dishes like the "chicken tikka poutine" and "TOC Tiffin." The ambiance is lively yet intimate, and the "service is exceptional." This Nashville favorite is perfect for special occasions and fans of Chef Maneet Chauhan.

                                                                                  5,578 Reviews

                                                                                  1. Lauren

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    Chicago

                                                                                    29 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    29 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                    Food and service great as always! We wished the lights were dimmer for that time of night for a more intimate atmosphere.
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                    Hi Lauren, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We're always looking to create a better atmosphere for our guests, so we appreciate your suggestion about dimmer lighting during the evening. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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                                                                                  2. Erica

                                                                                    Nashville

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    This was our second time to dine here, and it was amazing…again! The Tournament of Champions Tiffin, Braised Chicken Tikka Masala, Tamarind Lamb Chops with Korma, Garlic Naan, Brussels Sprouts, and Braised French Onion Naan were all delicious!! We chose this restaurant to celebrate my son’s 27th birthday, and it will go down as one of his best birthday meals ever!! We will visit again soon!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                    Thanks for the feedback, Erica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's fantastic to know that our Tournament of Champions Tiffin, Braised Chicken Tikka Masala, Tamarind Lamb Chops with Korma, Garlic Naan, Brussels Sprouts, and Braised French Onion Naan were all a hit with you. We're glad you chose us to celebrate your son's 27th birthday and we're looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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                                                                                  3. amanda

                                                                                    Orlando

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Wonderful food and service. Come with your appetite because it’s impossible to pick and you just have to order the whole menu. Will be back!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                    Hi, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. At Chauhan Ale & Masala House, we believe in offering a wide variety of delicious dishes, so we're glad you could try everything. We appreciate your understanding about our menu and we're confident that you will have an endless appetite for our food. We're looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team

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                                                                                  4. Sammy

                                                                                    Nashville

                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Our server was friendly, kind, charming, there when we needed her and checked in but we never felt pestered. She was wonderful. The food was incredible and we were even given a few extras on the house! It was a wonderful experience all around as always!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                    Thanks for visiting us! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's great to know that our team's efforts to provide friendly, kind service were appreciated. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our food and found it to be incredible value! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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                                                                                  5. Scott

                                                                                    Memphis

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    Bartenders and wait staff were excellent with food suggestions. All of our dishes were exceptional and served quickly despite a full house. The pork shank literally fell off the bone and was unbelievably tender. Lamb was perfect! And the mussels appetizer was worth the 2.5 hour trip all by itself. Run, don’t walk to Maneet’s restaurant!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                    Thanks for the review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide excellent suggestions and service. We're also glad that you found our pork shank and lamb dishes to be exceptional. Your patience in waiting for your meal is greatly appreciated and we're glad it was worth the trip. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                                                  6. Joseph

                                                                                    Nashville

                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Everything was amazing as always! Service and food were the highlights.
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                    Hello, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Chauhan Ale & Masala House! It's wonderful to know that our service and food were the highlights for you. We always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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                                                                                  7. Kevin

                                                                                    Atlantic City

                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    18 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    We love Maneet's food! Always stop in whenever we're in Nashville!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 13 December 2024
                                                                                    Hey kad67, We're over the moon to hear that you love Maneet's food! It's always a pleasure to serve you whenever you're in Nashville. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're thrilled that you always stop in and enjoy our food. Thank you for your high ratings and your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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                                                                                  8. Tara

                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                    57 reviews

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    57 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    Flavorful food and fantastic service! Can’t wait to dine here again when we visit Nashville!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the flavorful food and fantastic service at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests, and we're delighted that you're already looking forward to your next visit when you visit Nashville. Thanks again for your kind words and support! We can't wait to serve you again soon.

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                                                                                  9. Debra

                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                    New Mexico

                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                    Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                    Excellent food. Naan was a bit burned. Waiter was very low key, seemed a bit bored.
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 13 December 2024
                                                                                    Thanks for visiting us, Debra. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. We're sorry to hear about the naan and that our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and value to all our guests, and we'll certainly take your feedback into account as we continually work to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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                                                                                  10. Autumn

                                                                                    Denver

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                    Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                    The food was AMAZING! How they pack so much flavor into these dishes I’ll never know. Can’t wait to go back!
                                                                                    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 13 December 2024
                                                                                    Hi, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House! It's always a pleasure to know that our flavors have left such a lasting impression. We strive to pack a lot of flavor into our dishes, and we're glad you appreciated it. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! Best, 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 takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 242-8426.

                                                                                  Chauhan Ale & Masala House is rated 4.8 stars by 5578 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
                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                  Booked 61 times today

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                                                                                  Google Map for Chauhan Ale & Masala House

                                                                                  123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                    Grundy
                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                    The Gulch
                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                    Brunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                                                                                  • 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, Takeaway, 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

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