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

$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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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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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,661 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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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.

5,661 Reviews
  1. AprilW

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing meal and the service was great! We would go back anytime!

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  2. DebbieD

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Our waitress explained the menu to us. Food was outstanding. Only way to have topped the meal is if the Dancing Spice Queen was there

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  3. Bunch

    Detroit11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days 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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  4. Todd

    Houston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days 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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  5. Joseph

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  6. Cassandra VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  7. Kate

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  8. Richard

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Avery VIP

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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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 5661 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Chauhan Ale & Masala House

123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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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