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Chauhan Ale & Masala House

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 47 times today

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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. 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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Location
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone number
(615) 242-8426
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
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
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

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

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

What 5,654 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Chauhan Ale & Masala House offers a unique fusion of Indian and Southern cuisine, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "complex flavors" and "delightful cocktails." With a vibrant atmosphere, it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience in Nashville.

5,654 Reviews

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Richard
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent variation of spice offerings which met different palates at the table. Lamb chops were a great choice.
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Avery VIP
Phoenix9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was truly wonderful and our server Joella was a delight!
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful overall. The food and service were outstanding. And actually the “Ambience” was great - just a very cold temperature (we were there in early March; had to keep our coats on) so gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars.
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Holli
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious and amazing!! The spices were so tasty, but not too hot. Our waiter gave us wonderful suggestions and helped us put together a wonderful dish. I highly recommend eating at Maneet 's restaurant. Next time I am in town, I will definitely come back.
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Blake VIP
Nashville23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re locals and have been wanting to give this place a go. It did not disappoint. The food and service was great. Will be back sooner than later.
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Eric
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we hoped for. A must for visitors or locals. Maneet is one of our FN favorites, and it was awesome to experience her restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious but we missed the old menu with lobster
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Pooja
Nashville1 review
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
As a first-time customer at Chauhan Ale & traveling from out of state to experience it, I had high expectations, but unfortunately, the visit was disappointing. The food did not live up to the hype and felt comparable to a standard Indian restaurant, just at a much higher price. The gravies had an artificial-looking yellow and orange color, making them seem subpar. The rice was served with just a few peas, and the paneer poutine had far more fries than paneer, with very little sauce. Additionally, there was no option to adjust the spice level. When I asked about it, the server offered a side of green chilies, and I requested some sliced onions as well. However, I was not informed that this would be treated as a separate salad order and charged $4. While the extra charge itself wasn’t a major issue, the overall food quality and lack of customization options were disappointing.
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Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding & authentic food, amazing ambiance. Easy reservations and free street parking. Our family enjoyed dinner at Chauhan and will most definitely be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Manitoba1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! It was packed but they were ready for us even though we were a little early. The drinks were delicious and the lamb nachos were excellent. Our server was Awesome and gave great guidance on the protein/ vegetable and curry rice bowl. We both love to eat but we both took home a box of leftovers. It tasted just as good if not better the next evening. And no heartburn or indigestion as the food truly is comforting (and we do not often get to eat this cuisine).
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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 5654 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 47 times today

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123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Phone number
(615) 242-8426
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

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Private dining

Additional information

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Tikka Masala

Braised Pork Shank

Korma

Appetizers

Whipped Paneer and NaanUS$18.00

Nashville Hot Cauliflower or Chicken PakorasUS$15.00

Keema Papadi NachosUS$17.00

Watermelon ChaatUS$14.00

Calamari Sixty - FiveUS$18.00

Tandoori Chicken or Paneer PoutineUS$18.00

Cremini Mushroom ToastUS$15.00

Gol Guppa ShotsUS$12.00

Goan Curry Mussels*US$21.00

Desi Indian Fare

Maneet's Signature*

Bistro Steak

Catch of the Day

Braised Pork ShankUS$32.00

Tamarind Lamb Chops

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

Saag

Moilee

Korma

Bhunna

Vindaloo

Featured Item

Tournament of Champions ThaliUS$68.00

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

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