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Chauhan Ale & Masala House

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 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.

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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
(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 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

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 5,659 people are saying

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

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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 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.

5,659 Reviews

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Bunch
Detroit11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant's flavor level is amazing. From the drinks to the eats there's no wrong turn.
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Todd
Houston10 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were visiting from Houston, TX and made reservations a month ago with a ton of anticipation! What a disappointment. Service was great and atmosphere was ok. Our Paneer Cheese and Naan bread apps were good and ice cream dessert was creative and good. The ribeye, which is Maneet's special was the worse piece of meat I've experienced. It was neither prime, choice or select as it was full of grissel, flavorless, tough to cut and chew. Asked for medium rare and it was closer to raw. The tiki masala sauce was more of a vodka sauce, but not terrible. The salmon special was made underwhelming as it was so over cooked, it was crumbling into pieces. Very dry and topping was scarce. Curry sauce was good but had just a small amount. Again, for over $200 spent, our long anticipated visit was nothing close to what we expected.
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Joseph
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding and timing was perfect. Food was great and well worth the price.
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Cassandra VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and exactly as I expected as a dedicated foodie visiting Nashville for the SEC Men’s Basketball tournament. My husband and I invited six friends who had never eaten Indian food. They all loved the food and everything about our evening. Chloe, our server, was exceptional.
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Kate
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We came with a self-proclaimed “I don’t think I like Indian food…” and we our minds are forever changed! Incredible food, fabulous service for answering our naive questions, and a lovely experience from start to finish!
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Richard
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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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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 5659 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 53 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 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

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

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

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