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

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$30 and under
Indian
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

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7:00 PM
Booked 38 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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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What 5,747 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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Chauhan Ale & Masala House offers a vibrant fusion of Indian flavors with a southern twist, creating "inventive and amazing" culinary experiences. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "phenomenal" dishes like the whipped paneer and braised lamb. The restaurant is praised for its "bold and vibrant" flavors and "welcoming atmosphere."
5,747 Reviews

  1. Chastity

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our waitress! She was amazing! Best server ever!

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  2. Andy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Maneet's restaurant was awesome! We went with a group of 4 people and we each ordered something different, did some sharing, and just like the reviews when she competes on cooking shows, all the food was a delicious delight to consume! A fantastic blend of spices, without being overly spicy hot. It's easy to see why Maneet has won TOC two times, and with completely blind judging, competing against somevof the best chefs in the world, that is quite an amazing accomplishment! We are super happy to have experienced food from a great chef!

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  3. Katherine

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. The food was delicious and the customer service was fantastic.

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  4. Madeline VIP

    Charlotte41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded expectations on every level. Wonderful Indian fare with Maneet’s tasty twist.

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  5. Jim

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was great and answered our questions about the menu. The kitchen was slow to get our food out due to the amount of folks in the restaurant, but the meals tasted great. Overall a very satisfying experience.

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  6. Debbie

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing but that was the only highlight! I wished we could have requested the spiciness of the curry but was told there was only mild for spice level. I also received pushback from the server to ask that the burger my daughter ordered be made medium and not well done. He stated all are made well done. Our table and the table behind us both had all of our cokes, waters, and wines empty with zero refills for over 45 minutes while we waited for the lunch items. We literally had to hold out our physical arms into the walkway to get our server to request anything. The restaurant as fairly empty for our 12:30 PM reservation. While eating our main course I asked for a glass of ice for my water to eat our lunch and it finally arrived when the check arrived. In addition, our table was prepared to have more wine but the servers never asked us if we wanted any further drinks. I looked forward to eating there as LOVE the owner on Food Network, but would only ever eat here again for takeout due to the poor service.

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  7. Astha

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the curries were genuinely so gross to have I’m surprised that they serve them. Very overpriced and everything is pre made so they don’t accommodate for dietary restrictions

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  8. Laura

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place with great service and wonderful food. We share the mussels appetizer and braised lamb entree. The mussels were large, plump, and tender in a fabulous curry sauce. The lamb was also tender and flavorful. We loved everything.

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  9. Andrew VIP

    Atlanta22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and will be back the next trip to Nashville

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  10. Karie

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice selection of food and very unique but tons of flavor. I consider myself a foodie and the salad and cauliflower appetizers were so different and fun, packed with flavor and super delicious.

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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 5747 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

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