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

$30 and under
Indian
A photo of Chauhan Ale & Masala House restaurant

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

4.8
$30 and under
Indian
The Gulch & North Gulch

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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 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
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,574 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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.

5,574 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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!

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  2. Joseph

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing as always! Service and food were the highlights.

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  3. Kevin

    Atlantic City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  4. Tara

    New York City

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!

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  5. Debra

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  6. Autumn

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  7. Robyn

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time Chauhan opened and for about 5 years, it was my go to birthday spot, but I fell off for a wile. Of course, I was back in the between times, but have not been back for a birthday dinner for a good while. I decided to go back for a birthday dinner again this year, and I was DEFINITELY not disappointed. Met up with 5 good friends, 2 of which had never had Indian food of any kind. We started with the tandoori chicken poutine, mussels, and whipped paneer. I’m not a mussel eater, but tried one and it was fantastic. The poutine is a favorite of mine and I will be ever not get it. Wonderful as usual. The whipped paneer was a huge hit with everyone at the table. We didn’t get a huge variety of entrees. 4 of us ordered the paneer napoleon with various sauces and the other 2 got the braised pork shank. The pork looked like something from the Flintstones and was so tender and juicy. My best friend took the bones to boil down for a split pea soup she was planning to make today. We also got the short rib French onion naan. Everyone’s first reaction was “OMG!” Including my mother when I brought her the small piece left over. It was a bit hard to have conversation, with the noise level and the booth we got was a bit tight as most of us are a little on the fluffy side, but overall it was a GREAT dinner. Everyone loved what they got. We were also given a piece of chocolate brownie or cake (didn’t look like anything in the menu) with some ice cream and 6 forks. We had talked about ordering dessert but ended up each having a couple of bites of this and we were satisfied. Everyone wants to go back and I will gladly join them!
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you chose Chauhan Ale & Masala House again for your birthday dinner. It's great to know that you and your friends enjoyed our tandoori chicken poutine, mussels, and whipped paneer. We're also glad that our short rib French onion naan hit the spot! We're glad that everyone loved what they got. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and booth space, and we'll take that into account for future improvements. Your kind words about our food have made our day! We're looking forward to your next visit and hope to see you back at Chauhan Ale & Masala House for another great dinner. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Ryan

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good. Mussels were great. All dishes were fantastic
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Ryan, Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our mussels and that you found value in our dishes. It's always our goal to provide excellent food and service to our guests at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Tiffanie

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this restaurant and it never disappoints. Last night our server, Jordan was fantastic. We took a friend from out of town and he loved it as well. Best Indian restaurant in Nashville. Portions are large so easy to share or take home leftovers. We can't wait to go back soon.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 6 December 2024
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend had a wonderful time at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's great to know that our large portions and Indian cuisine satisfy both you and your friend. We're glad that our restaurant consistently meets your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again for your kind words and support!

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  10. Eric

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10. I've been wanting to go to this place for a long time. I've watched Maneet cooking on television for a while and after seeing her cooking I knew I had to try it so after I moved down to KY I knew I had to make the drive to Nashville to try her food and it was amazing. The service was great and we even caught a glimpse of Maneet! She spoke with another larger table then ended up going out back but I wish she would have made rounds and said hi. We wanted to ask our server to see if we could say hi but I'm shy and I also didn't want to be weird asking to say hi or be rude and interrupt as I'm sure she was busy. Haha anyways it was awesome. I hope to go for dinner one of these days.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hey, We're over the moon to hear about your wonderful experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House! It's fantastic that you enjoyed our food and service. We're always looking for ways to make our guests' experiences even better, so we're glad that you found our place cozy and our staff helpful. We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable meals! We hope upon your next visit Chef Maneet will be here again! Best wishes, 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 5574 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Chauhan Ale & Masala House restaurant

Chauhan Ale & Masala House

4.8
$30 and under
Indian
The Gulch & North Gulch

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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