Cholanad Restaurant and Bar
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- Innovative
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Romantic
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Additional information
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSouth Indian, Indian, Seafood
- Hours of OperationLunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 14:30–22:30 Sun 14:30–21:15
- Phone number(800) 246-5262
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- CateringWe cater for all your events! Pls email at info@cholanad.com
- Private party facilitiesAvailable Private dining on Advanced booking. We provide custom menus for groups of more than 20 guests.
- AreaChapel Hill
- Cross StreetMallette St
- Parking detailsFREE Parking located on the back of the Restaurant via W Rosemary Street.
- Public transitIn front of our business
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Appetizers
Samosa ChaatUS$8.00
Four mini samosas placed on curried chickpeas, added with sev, drizzled with chaat masala, served with tangy-salty chutneys
Paneer PakoraUS$8.00
Paneer cut into small slices, battered and fried, served with mint chutney
Dal FrittersUS$7.00
Flat Fripers made of ground dal (lentils) and cilantro. Lentils are pods of high protein, high fiber and low fat legumes
Masala Navratan TartletsUS$8.00
Navratan means nine gemstones! Nine of the vegetables (carrots, potatoes, mix of beans, peas, colorful array of bellpeppers) chosen, made into a mild curry, filled in eat-size poori breads! Yummy!
Assorted BajjiUS$8.00
Fresh vegetables sliced, bapered & fried
Tropical Beachside LentilsUS$6.00
Chickpeas worked with grated coconut, A Low-in-fat, high-in-proteins tasty snack from south Indian Coastal regions, Served with Cut Mango Slices
Chennai OmeletteUS$7.00
Beaten eggs cooked with onion and green chili in a frying pan until firm, served folded over
Egg PoriyalUS$7.00
Beaten eggs mixed with onion and green chili, stirred, scrambled until cooked
Chicken 65US$9.00
Famous chicken 65 recipe served with raita (yogurt based sauce)
Pepper ChickenUS$10.00
Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, red chili, and fennel seed
Tandoori WingsUS$8.00
Chicken wings marinated in spice mixture, roasted in tandoor oven
- Six WingsUS$8.00
- Twelve WingsUS$14.00
Lamb ChaatUS$10.00
Shish kebab made of grilled lamb, probably the best known turkish dish available outside turkey, placed on curried chickpeas and sev, drizzled with chaat masala and tangy-salty chutneys
Prawns Chettinad*US$11.00
Slightly spicy and aromatic dish, Jumbo prawns sautéed in chexnad sauce, Worked with Coconut, curry leaves and powdered fenugreek seeds. A Madras Local's Favorite!
Spice up Adds
Dishes below will serve as "hot & spicy" drink accompaniments, and are great as sides to spice up entree experience!
Andra Style EggsUS$7.00
Boiled Egg halves worked with roasted onion and tomato. Eggetarian
Mutton Chukka VaruvalUS$11.00
Mutton (Bone-in) pieces seared with Curry leaves in Kadai, chetinad style
Fish Tawa FryUS$10.00
Seasonal fish fillet marinated in spices, slow-cooked by turning sides quickly on Tawa
Sampler Plates
Tiger SamplerUS$18.00
Tandoori Wings (4), Tropical Beachside Lentils, Prawns Chexnad
Veggie SamplerUS$16.00
Assorted Bajji, Tropical Beachside Lentils, Masala Navratan Tartlets
Huevo SamplerUS$14.00
Assorted Bajji, Tropical Beachside Lentils, Andhra Style Eggs. Eggetarian
Soups
Egg Drop SoupUS$5.00
Chicken Egg Drop SoupUS$7.00
RasamUS$5.00
SambarUS$6.00
Traditional Tamil COMBOS
Served with Basmati Rice, Papad, Tomato pickle, fried curd chili and dessert(sweet rice pudding/Sarkara pongal), Sides served on Banana leaf! Gluten-free. Pick one BOWL and choose ONE SIDE below to make a perfect Traditional Tamil combos! Ask for Vegan Options!
MOR KUZHAMBU/CURED CURRY or SAMBAR or DAL or RasamUS$0.00
Pick your choice of the Bowl above and one Side to make your meal!
- Price depends on your Side belowUS$0.00
Specialities
Gobi Manchurian on Tomato Pulav RiceUS$17.00
Cauliflower Florets mildly sweet 'n sour flavored, Manchurian style, tossed on high flame with herbs
White Vegetable Kuruma with AappamUS$17.00
Aappam: Sweet 'n Savory Rice Crepe, Authentic and Popular South Indian Festive Dish. Mixed vegetables worked in fennel, cumin, garam masala and coconut milk. Can be served with Naan / Parota Bread instead of aappam
Chicken Chilli Roast with Parota SalnaUS$18.00
Chicken pieces blended in south indian seasoning and Pan-seared with sweet-n-sour sauce; Indo-Chinese inspired Chicken served with Parota Breads and Chicken Salna (Curry Sauce)
Pepper Chicken with Ceylon Veechu Parota SalnaUS$18.00
Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, chili, and fennel seed, Served with Ceylon veechu parota and chicken salna (curry sauce)
Chetinad Chicken curry with choice of Set Dosa or Aappam or Egg Dosa or ParotaUS$18.00
Popular Chicken curry from chetinad cuisine, chicken simmered in ground spices with ginger and garlic; aromatic and spicy hot chicken curry! (Dosa: Rice and lentil crepe, Aappam: Sweet n' sour rice crepe, authentic and popular South Indian festive dish, Parota: Soft layered bread)
Ethnic Mutton Milagu Curry with choice of Set Dosa or Aappam or Egg Dosa or ParotaUS$19.00
Aappam: Sweet 'n Savory Rice Crepe, Authentic and Popular South Indian Festive Dish. Mupon (Bone-in) pieces sautéed with authentic South-Indian seasoning, curried with crushed pepper corns. Can be served with Naan / Parota Bread instead of aappam. Slightly Gamy
Whole Fish on Banana LeafUS$0.00
(20 min prep time!) Whole Fish (Pomfret / Red Snapper/ Pompano per availability) coated with house spice blend, wrapped in banana leaf, cooked in tamarind and plated on tomato pulao rice Home-style firm-textured preparation!
- Market PriceUS$0.00
Curried Mussels Coconuti on RotiUS$19.00
Mussels curried with indian spices and coconut milk, this is a goan speciality, for who love shellfish and crave big, bold flavors. Served with Tawa Roti folds
Grandma Recipe: Meen Kuzhambu, Meen VaruvalUS$19.00
Authentic Fish Curry and Fish Fry: Bone-in Fish (Pomfret/Pompano) sliced, cooked with onion, tomato, coconut milk and tamarind pulp to make curry; Fish fillet or Bone-in fish sliced coated with house spice blend and Pan fried to make Fry, Served with Basmati Rice, Home style!
Dosa
Crispy Crepe made from Rice and black lentils; South Indian Dosa is one of '80 dishes around the world'! Dosa is also very popular in Malaysia, Singapore and ThaiLand!!
Crispy Plain DosaUS$8.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Kal or Set DosaUS$9.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Masala DosaUS$9.00
Dosa filled with potato masala. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Mysore Masala DosaUS$10.00
Dosa coated with spice sauce and filled with potato masala. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Spring DosaUS$12.00
Dosa filled with grated vegetables. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Plain UthappamUS$8.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Veggie UthappamUS$11.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Pepper Onion Cilantro Dosa (Uthappam)US$11.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Railway Omelette DosaUS$12.00
Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Sautéed Chicken DosaUS$15.00
Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Madurai Curry DosaUS$17.00
Dosa Inner-coated with egg & curried Lamb. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
The Big Bad TigerUS$45.00
Table length Dosa, intimate eating with friends or family, Dosa stuffed with lamb and chicken. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
- Serves 4US$45.00
Tiger on DietUS$40.00
Table length Dosa, Vegetarian version of big bad tiger. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
- Serves 4US$40.00
Kothu Parota SalnaUS$12.00
Soa layered bread chopped, worked with a drizzle of salna (chicken curry sauce) and egg burji, Sautéed over hot iron griddle. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
- VegetarianUS$12.00
- Non-VegetarianUS$14.00
Poori KizhanguUS$11.00
A light, round, unleavened wheat bread deep fried. Served with potato masala.
Chole BhatureUS$12.00
Round wheat bread deep fried. Served with Chick peas.
Curry Pot
Served with Basmati Rice, Substitute Basmati Rice with: Naan/Roti/Tawa Roti fold (Chapathi), Add $1 Garlic Naan/Parota, Add $2; Refer Chef's Recommendations to get the Best Flavor! Note: All Curry entrees are Gluten-Free if ordered with Rice instead of Bread
Mango Pineapple Chicken - Middle Eastern Style**US$16.00
Slightly fruity tasting Middle-eastern style curry; chicken curried with a spoonful of mango puree and topped with grilled pineapple cubes; Recommended with Parota bread.
Chicken Tikka Masala**US$16.00
Flavorful Chicken Tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato based cream Sauce; Recommended with Naan bread or Rice.
Chettinad Chicken Curry*US$16.00
Popular chicken curry from chettinad cuisine, chicken simmered in ground spices with Ginger & Garlic; Aromatic and spicy hot chicken curry! Recommended with Parota Bread or Rice
Chicken SaagUS$16.00
Tasty as well as nutritious dish of Chicken! Chicken cooked with spinach and mild Indian Spices, Recommended with Tawa roti folds(Chapathi)
Lamb Saag**US$18.00
Surprisingly tasty as well as nutritious dish of lamb! Lamb Cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices; Recommended with Tawa Roti folds (Chapathi).
Lamb Rogan JoshUS$18.00
Lamb braised with a gravy flavored with garlic, ginger, onion, yogurt and aromatic spices includes cloves, bay leaves, cardamon, cinnamon, Recommended with Rice or Naan
Lamb VindalooUS$18.00
Lamb cooked with Red chili, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, array of Indian spices, vinegar, coconut and potato, Recommended with Rice or Naan.
Ethnic Mutton Milagu Curry*US$18.00
Mutton (Bone-in) pieces sautéed with authentic South-Indian seasoning, curried with crushed pepper corns; Recommended with Rice or Naan or Parota bread. Slightly Gamy
Kadal Nandu Kola (Crab & Lentil Cutlets) MasalaUS$19.00
Crab meat with cinnamon, cloves and lentils made as koftas, tossed in chettinad sauce; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Shrimp Tikka Masala**US$18.00
Flavorful Shrimp Tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato based cream sauce; Recommended with Naan Bread or Rice.
Fish Mango Red Curry - Pondicherry Style*US$17.00
Tilapia fish fillets cooked with onion, tomato, and tamarind pulp, Pondicherry style; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Gobi Chettinad*US$15.00
Popular veg curry from chettinad cuisine, Cauliflower florets simmered in ground spices with Ginger & Garlic; Recommended with Parota Bread
Channa Masala**US$14.00
Chickpeas and tomatoes are simmered with cumin, garam masala and coriander; Recommended with Naan Bread
Yellow DalUS$14.00
Lentil cooked with turmeric and mild spices; Recommended with Rice.
Dal MakhniUS$14.00
Black lentils, red kidney beans, channa dal cooked with garlic, butter and spices, Recommended with Rice or Naan.
Saag Aloo**US$15.00
Potato cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices; Surprisingly Tasty and Nutritious! Recommended with Tawa Roti Folds (Chapathi)
Saag PaneerUS$16.00
Paneer cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices; Surprisingly Tasty and Nutritious! Recommended with Tawa Roti Folds (Chapathi)
Spiced Baby Eggplants (Ennai Kathirikkai Kulambu)*US$16.00
Baby Eggplants split in the core, rubbed in and out with dry roasted spice mix, toasted in oven, cooked in tamarind sauce; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Roasted Brussel Sprouts In Tikka Masala**US$15.00
Brussel Sprouts marinated in garam masala, roasted in tandoor oven to tasty tikka, then cooked with tomato based creamy Sauce; Recommended with Naan Bread or Rice
Paneer Tikka Masala**US$16.00
Paneer cubes marinated in garam masala, roasted in tandoor oven to tasty tikka, cooked with tomato based creamy sauce; Recommended with Naan bread or Rice
White Vegetable Kurma**US$15.00
Mixed Vegetables worked in coriander, cumin, coconut milk and turmeric; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Malai Kofta**US$15.00
Koftas made of seasonal fresh vegetables, chopped greens and ground lentils cooked in makhni sauce; Recommended with Parota Bread
Tandoori
Meat or Vegetable skewers marinated and grilled in tandoor oven Served with Tomato Pulav Rice and Raita
Chicken Mint RubUS$16.00
Chicken Cubes | Mint | Lemon
Chicken Tikka KebabUS$16.00
Chicken Cubes | Red Kashmiri Chilli Spice Mix | Yogurt
Clay SalmonUS$21.00
Salmon | Pan-roasted | Ginger Garlic & Turmeric
Tandoori Lamb ChopsUS$26.00
Lamb Chops | Garam Masala | Ginger | Garlic
Garden Paneer SkewersUS$17.00
Mixed Vegetable Skewers | Pan-roasted | Garam Masala
Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$15.00
Brussel Sprouts | Red Kashmiri Chilli Spice Mix | Yogurt
Biryani
BiryaniUS$15.00
Luscious Rice Recipe. Rice is cooked with Meat/Vegetables in an aromatic array of spices! We cook our Biryani based on world famous Hyderabadi Dum Biryani style, but with a cholanad touch! Slightly spicier and unique than the original recipe! Served with Chicken Salna (Curry Sauce) and Raita
- VegetarianUS$15.00
- ChickenUS$16.00
- Mutton-Bone-inUS$18.00
Street Fried Rice
South Indian style fried rice served with tomato sauce.
Vegetatian Fried RiceUS$15.00
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables.
Egg Fried RiceUS$15.00
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables and Eggs.
Chicken Fried RiceUS$16.00
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables, eggs and chicken.
Thali
Meal on Banana Leaf. A re-enactment of Tamil feast, CholaNad's authentic Signature Thali served on Banana Leaf. Available all day fri, sat & sun. Tiger Note: Add Basmati Rice or Pulao instead of Bread for gluten-free eating!
Non-Vegetarian ThaliUS$22.00
Chicken Chexnad Masala, Fish Mango Red Curry, Andhra Style Eggs, Seasonal Veg Poriyal, Yellow Dhal, Sambar, Rasam, Raita, Basmati Rice, Roti & Papad, Gulab Jamun. (Add chicken $65 / Mupon Chukka Varuval/ Fish Tawa Fry to spice up the experience!)
VegetarianUS$19.00
Kadai Veggie Masala, Spiced baby EggPlant curry, Saag Aloo, Seasonal Veg Poriyal, Yellow Dhal, Sambar, Rasam, Raita, Basmati Rice, Roti & Papad, Gulab Jamun
Add-Ons / Sides
Basmati White RiceUS$2.00
Bread BasketUS$8.00
Naan, garlic naan and roti
Butter Naan BreadUS$3.00
Bullet NaanUS$4.00
Garlic Naan BreadUS$4.00
Ceylon Veechu ParotaUS$7.00
Limited availability
ChappathiUS$2.00
Chennai Parota Bread (1)US$3.50
Crispy Plain DosaUS$8.00
PapadUS$2.00
Plain Naan BreadUS$3.00
RotiUS$3.00
Tomato Pulao RiceUS$5.00
Lemon RiceUS$5.00
Aappam (Sweet N Savory Crepe)US$4.00
Chutneys and Sambar
Prices depends on quantity
Treats
Sarkara PongalUS$5.00
Sweetened Rice pudding, flavored with cardamom & cashew nuts
Rice PuddingUS$5.00
Rice, milk, cream and sugar, slow cooked and served
Gulab JamunUS$5.00
Reduced milk solids soaked in sugar syrup
Street Side Kulfi (Mango or Pistachio)US$6.00
Back in time preparation of ice cream, slightly chewy texture with a sweet, creamy taste
Orange KulfiUS$6.00
Kulfi is filled in Orange peel and served as Orange slices
Mango LassiUS$4.00
Traditional Yogurt based drink, 12 oz serving
Rose MilkUS$4.00
Cooling and refreshing drink made of milk mixed with Rose syrup
Tamil TreatUS$9.00
(Contains Alcohol) Vodka mixed with Thandai and milk or cream, garnish with mukhwas
Chola's Nite NiteUS$10.00
(Contains Alcohol) Godiva Chocolate liquor and Grand Mariner with an orange zest and chocolate rim
CholaNad PanshotUS$6.00
(Contains Alcohol) Vodka mixed with Pan Pasand syrup. shake with ice and pour to shot
Wine
Red
St. Suprey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California, 2010US$53.00
Incredible and intensely flavored wine; medium-bodied and balanced with tasty mild black currant, black cherry and gentle oak
The Seeker Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$32.00
Smooth yet robust, this wine offers fresh fruit aromas, rewarding black cherry flavors and a lingering spicy finish on the palate
Left Coast Pinot Noir Cali's Cuvee, Oregon, 2012US$40.00
Cali's Pinot Noir is a versatle and food-friendly wine, pairing beauifully with grill dishes. Bright and tense, with leafy autumnal scents adorning forest berry accents, this wine takes on a tangy energy in its bright red fruit
Bell Town Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2012US$32.00
Deep, dark, and rich, this wine has cassis, black cherry, chocolate, and smoky oak aromas, also with a good structure, firm tannins and a lingering finish
Chateau Julien, Merlot, CaliforniaUS$34.00
Forward fruit aromas of ripe plum, cherry and soa raspberry balance mild tannins and a hint of cedar. A full bodied palate with complexity through the finish
Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir "Jackson Estate" California 2013US$36.00
Bright red colored with a fragrant blueberry and boysenberry bouquet, Medium bodied, balanced and very smooth. The flavor profile is a very tasty blueberry and cola blend with notes of black currant and gentle oak
Terraboa, Transmontanas, Portugal, 2012US$32.00
Juicy Red with floral nose of cherry with hints of spice, rich soa red fruit palate
Bodegas Perica Rioja Mi Villa Tinto, SpainUS$39.00
Dark with violet reflexes. Nose: sharp and fruity with some tart-alcohol notes. Prunes + pomegranate + blackberries. Taste: robust, fruits (plums) with vanilla
Bodega Soledad Solmayor Tempranillo, Ucles, Spain, 2014US$40.00
Limpid, bright, ripe cherry red with purple trim color with Nose: Intense notes of blackberry, ripe strawberry, raspberry and black plum. Palate: Unctuous, smooth and aromatic. Fresh with tannic structure. Long aaertaste, warm and expressive
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2013, Chianti Classico Docg, ItalyUS$40.00
The nose exudes exotic spices, licorice and ripe black cherries. On the palate, there is a big, full mouthfeel with nuances of cinnamon, dried cranberries, and candied orange peel. The finish is long and persistent with hints of caramel.
Beringer Quantum 2012, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$53.00
Gorgeous, Silky, nuanced and expressive, the Quantum captures plenty of vintage 2012 radiance. Red plum, cherry, spice, leather and mint are all laced together in a supple, generous wine full of near and medium-term appeal
Licenciado Rioja Reserva 2009, Riaoja, SpainUS$42.00
Rich and full bodied, exibits more mature flavors of dry leather and woody notes, in addition to the usual dark fruits. The finish is wonderfully long and makes a glass go a long way!
Rosé
Conde Valdemar RoseUS$36.00
Evocative wine with a light salmon rose colour where the fruity tones from the Garnacha, the red berry and raspberry are combined with the floral notes of the Viura. The Viura also ensures cherry notes in its long finish
Ostatu Rosado 2015, Rioja AlavesaUS$42.00
This light and refreshing wine is a modern variation of a classic rosé from Rioja. Floral and acidic, very light on the palepe with notes of red berries
Gris Blanc 2014 RoseUS$40.00
Aromatic with strawberry, red cherry, apple and subtle floral notes. Crisp dry and refreshing with moderate body
White
Pichot Vouvray, Vouvray, France, 2012US$37.00
Golden raisins on the nose and palepe, Chenin Blanc with some elements of cloves, with a touch of maple sugar
Esteban Martin Chardonnay, Alfamen, Spain, 2011US$30.00
Bright aromas with fresh vibrant and rich falvors of tropical fruit, green apple and floral notes with lingering finish
Argum Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, 2012US$25.00
Refreshingly dry with a hint of residual sugar and tropical fruit
L' Escargot Sauvignon Blanc, Frnce, 2014US$40.00
Crispy, light and dry Sauvignon Blanc with just a hint of lemony citrus. Finishes soa with nice brassy flavors
Montenidoli 'Tradizionale' Vernaccia, 2013US$38.00
Intense boutique with honeysuckle and buperscotch mingled with minerality and some spice, with considerable heather as well. The palate is mineral, with buperscotch laced warmth and fairly pronounced gun flint biperness, which flow into a clean biper savory finish
Dr. Konstatin Frank Dry Riesling 2014US$42.00
A crisp acidity and characteristic Keuka Lake minerality enhance the lively lemon, green apple and floral notes of this wine
Unparalleled Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough, New Zealand 2014US$36.00
Pale yellow in color. Gooseberry and passion fruitiness. Finishes crisp with minerality
Sparkling
Korbet Brut ChampagneUS$10.00
Prosecco Luna Argenta Treviso D.O.C BrutUS$36.00
Very nice Prosecco. The color is quite clear. Very crisp lemon drop meets apple and honeysuckle flavors. Clean and refreshing, very mouth cleansing
Beer
Draft
We rotate part of our tap beers seasonally. Please check with your bartender or server for our available selection
Rotating IPA
Pacifico
Mexican Pilsner
Local Porter
Belgian Amber Ale
Hefeweizen
Delirium Tremens
Bottle
Allagash White, Belgian Wheat
Bell's Oberon, Pale Wheat Ale
Bell's Two Hearted, IPA
Big Boss, Hell's Belle, Belgian Style Ale
Dogfish Head, 90 Minute Imperial IPA
Duck-Rabbit, Milk Stout
Flying Horse, Royal Lager (22oz) (India)
Guinness Draught, Strout
Kingfisher, Premium Lager (India)
Boulevard Doublewide IPA
Lonerider Shotgun Betty, Hefeweizen
Lonerider Sweet Josie, Brown Ale
Maharajah, Indian Pilsner (India)
Natty Greene's, Buckshot, Amber Ale
Natty Greene's, Wildflower, Witbier
Natty Greene's, Southern, Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Porter
Peroni Nasro Azzurro
Yuengling, Traditional Lager
Cocktails
Naughty MonkeyUS$7.00
A refreshing fusion of sauza silver, st.germain elderflower liquor, fresh granny smith apple slices and a touch of tender coconut water served on the rocks
Seaside ChickUS$6.00
The beautiful jade colored union of Hypnotiq, Bombay Sapphire and tropical liquors with a splash of pineapple and a Midori sink
Tantric PunchUS$7.00
A sweet and spicy orchestrate built of Maker's Mark, St.Germain's Elderflower liquor, fresh lemon and a dash of heat pouredpast a sugared rim
Soccer BallsUS$6.00
Johnie and Jameson assemble over fresh lemon, mole bipers and orgeat almond syrup in a creation of simple satisfaction
Nasty CatwalkUS$7.00
Jameson's Irish whiskey, orange juice and ginger ale combined with muddled golden raisins over ice and finished with a sliced chili pepper
Sandy JeansUS$7.00
A new approach to the classic dark and stormy blending Disaranno and Myer's Dark Rum with fresh lemon and ginger beer, adorned with a sugared rim
GamblerUS$6.00
This michelada inspired cocktail introduces a chili infusion of st.Germain's Elderflower, Sauza Blanco Tequila and fresh lime juice to a salted rimmed glass finished with Pacifico Mexican Pilsner
Cherry Cherry LadyUS$8.00
A classic drink craaed with Maker's Mark whiskey, Sweet Vermouth and a perfect dash of Angostura Bipers. Topped with Maraschino Cherry and served up on the rocks
Ka Cha Tee VuUS$6.00
A rejuvenating tropical martini of Absolut Citron, St.Germain's Elderflower liquor and fruit juices poured with lemon float
Another Bad SelfieUS$7.00
Crown Royal and Disaronno served over ice and imparted with grated indian cinnamon bark
Love TailUS$8.00
A Merlot based wine punch individually craaed per order from a mixture of juices, Baccardi rum, orange liquor, brandy and fruit
Margarita
$5
Mango Chili Lime
Mango Kulfi
Coconut Pineapple
Chocolate Almond
Pomegranate Mint
Classic
Pistachio Creamsicle
Mojito
$6
Minty Lime
Blueberry + Tender Coconut
Peach Green Tea
Mango Ginger
Coco Almond
Ginger Pistachio
Watermelon
Martini
$7
Pomegranate
Orange Ginger
Light Lemon Drop
Brandy Alexander
Nuts and Berries
Green Apple
Gin Martini
Lites
$6
Minty Lime Mojito
Berry Sangria
Light Lemon Drop Martini
Pomegranate Vodka Spritzer
Hibiscus Champagne
Mimosa
Coconut Champagne Fruit Punch
Skinny Margarita
Liquor
Single Malts
Lagavulin 16yr (Islay)US$21.00
Mcclellland's (Highland)US$11.00
Glenmorangie (Highland)US$13.00
Glenfidich 12yr (Speyside)US$15.00
Glenlivet 12yr (Speyside)US$15.00
Christian Drouin SelectionUS$11.00
Johnie Walker Black Label 12yrUS$13.00
Johnie Walker Blue Label 28yrUS$39.00
Non-Alcoholic
Organic
Contains no Alcohol
Pomegranate DesireUS$4.00
Mint Ginger and Cardomam Infused Pomegranate Juice
Iced Tea / Green TeaUS$3.00
Includes a refill
Saffron Infused Green TeaUS$4.00
Saffron infused AZ Green Tea
Blueberry Mint OrangeadeUS$4.00
Mint leaves and blueberry worked in Orange juice
Coconut Water + Chia + Raspberry LemonadeUS$5.00
Benefits of coconut and chia in one delicious beverage
Cinnamon Peach BeliniUS$4.00
Cinnamon infused AZ Peach
Lemon Ginger AgaveUS$4.00
Agave nectar worked with lemon juice and Ginger
Tropical Juice BlendUS$3.00
Mango pineapple Orange
Mango Cardamom Cold BrewUS$4.00
Cardamom infused AZ mango cold brew
Kreativ Fizz
Includes a refill) CholaNad offers custom fizzy drinks! Get your favorite drink fizzed up with sparkling soda or ginger ale! Go creative as you desire! (Some are available sugar-free, check with waiter)
Fruit Fizz
$3
Apple Pineapple Lime Raspberry
Strawberry Orange Peach
Spice Fizz
$3. Spice Infused Ginger Ale
Cardamom Cinnamon Mint Bayleaf
Cloves Cumin Saffron
Nutty Fizz
$3
Coconut Almond Vanilla Chocolate
What 525 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.1Service
- 4.1Ambience
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2.04 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 1
Untrained staff, table was not ready. When we were taken to the table, table was being cleaned in front of us. Food was ok. Did not even offer desrts.Is this helpful?
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Julia
Raleigh
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 1
I gave ambiance such a low rating only because we were disappointed in not being able to eat in one of the outside spaces you have. We hope the restaurant has not given up service out there. We love the food, but also love eating outside, especially in the covered part when the doors are open. Otherwise, ambiance inside was fine.Is this helpful?
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Susanjill
VIPRaleigh
67 reviews
4.067 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent! Dosas- a Special South Indian crepe- were available and very tasty. The Saag Paneer was excellent! My only concern was that an additional 18% charge was added because we had five people. That seems a low bar.Is this helpful?
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Kristina
VIPRaleigh
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
We ate dinner at Cholanad on Sunday evening. It was busy but not noisy. The food was excellent. I had a yogurt drink (Neer Mor) that was new to me, slightly salty, with ginger and cucumber. I really liked it. We also had the paneer pakoras which were delightful and Chettinad chicken curry and Lamb rogan josh. Both were very good. And we ordered the garlic naan which was excellent. My only reservation is that it is in Chapel HIll and we live in Raleigh. I wish it was closer. Service was timely but unobtrusive.Is this helpful?
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Sharon
Kansas City
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 20 August 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
This was our second time there. Just like our first time, the food was incredible and the service was excellent. We’ll definitely be returning.Is this helpful?
- TQ
TrevorQ
Raleigh
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 29 July 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Food was delicious and exquisitely prepared. Service was attentive.Is this helpful?
- MB
MinnieBee
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
I would have given Cholanad 5 stars for their food. It was very tasty! I’m a vegetarian so I had plant -based selections. My husband had lamb, which he enjoyed, but had an upset stomach later so gave the food 4 stars. . Can’t say for sure that this was the food, though. The service was spot on. We were there late on Saturday night so the restaurant was pretty quiet and but kind of plain atmosphere.Is this helpful?
- JJ
JJ24
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant to celebrate any occasion! Wonderful food and service! Thank you!Is this helpful?
- MM
MargaretM
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
We had a big group over graduation weekend, and we had the best time at Cholanad! The food is amazing: special shoutout to the samosa chaat, lamb rogan josh, and dosa. Everything was delicious!Is this helpful?
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TalishaC
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Cholanad is the best kept secret in Chapel Hill. The food is outstanding, service is wonderful, the ambiance is diverse. I have been here with a large group of friends and sat outside, on a first date in a quiet corner, at the bar to watch a game, and with my family of multiple generations. This is my favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill, mostly because of the food. And dedicated parking!Is this helpful?
FAQs
Cholanad Restaurant and Bar offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cholanad Restaurant and Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (800) 246-5262.
Cholanad Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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310 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetMallette St
- AreaChapel Hill
- Hours of OperationLunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 14:30–22:30 Sun 14:30–21:15
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSouth Indian, Indian, Seafood
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsFREE Parking located on the back of the Restaurant via W Rosemary Street.
- Public transitIn front of our business
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(800) 246-5262
- CateringWe cater for all your events! Pls email at info@cholanad.com
- Private party facilitiesAvailable Private dining on Advanced booking. We provide custom menus for groups of more than 20 guests.