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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 70 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 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
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options

What 5,635 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing nuanced flavors" and "fabulous service." The menu's highlights include the "phenomenal pork shank," "garam masala chocolate cake," and unique fusion dishes like saag mac & cheese. The ambiance is "charming," complemented by knowledgeable staff, ensuring a memorable visit. Highly recommended for both locals and visitors.

5,635 Reviews
  1. Christina

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and nice ambience. Loved finding Indian food in Nashville.

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  2. Myriah

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Everything we ordered was wonderful.

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  3. Hope

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my all-time favorite restaurants in Nashville! The food is exceptional! Service is impeccable. Ambiance is perfect for all occasions from romantic dinners to family celebrations.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Hope! We're thrilled to hear that Chauhan Ale & Masala House is one of your all-time favorite restaurants in Nashville. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be impeccable. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance for all occasions, too! We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable dining experiences. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Thueu

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server we had was awsome, her name is Kristen was awesome.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Thueu, Thank you so much for your kind words and perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit enjoyable with their exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Mindy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time eating at Chauhan and we’re very much looking forward to it. The hostess wasn’t the most pleasant as the first point of contact and we were sat right in front of the entrance door which was cold but a busy night. (-although I made reservations months ago) The service was great. The food was delicious. We chose to share some items so had the muscles and the pork shank with korma, regular and parm naan as well as the Brussel sprouts. The pork was fall off the bone. The korma was outstanding. The Brussel sprouts if you could just eat those the rest of your life you’d be happy. The naan was just ok. I prefer a bit more char and slightly thicker naan but if that’s the only criticism…
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Mindy! We're thrilled to hear that you're looking forward to your first visit to Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's great to know that you enjoyed our service, food, and especially the pork shank and korma. We appreciate your feedback on the hostess' demeanor and the seating arrangement. We're always looking for ways to improve and your insights are valuable to us. We're glad you enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and hope to serve you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Cherrell

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food. Exotic and a great creative experience on Indian cuisine.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Cherrell, thank you for joining us, your kind words mean so much! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope you'll join us again soon!

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  7. Anna

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my partner here for a Valentine’s day dinner and it was absolutely AMAZING! The meat was incredibly tender, wonderful flavors that aren’t too spicy, ice cold water without the ice, and an amazing naan bread to pair with our meals. I would 100% come here again, it was absolutely worth it!
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Anna! We're thrilled to hear that you and your partner had an amazing Valentine's Day dinner at Chauhan Ale & Masala House. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our tender meat, flavorful dishes, and our ice cold water. We're also glad that you loved our naan bread to pair with your meals. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're thrilled that your experience was worth it. We look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing meals in the future!

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  8. Sheila

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Chauhan! Always, consistently delicious with gracious service! Noticed the whipped paneer app was significantly smaller than before but the same price. Otherwise - everything was delish.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Sheila, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House! It's wonderful to know that our food consistently meets your expectations, and that our service exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the whipped paneer app and will take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Christopher

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're a fan of Maneet, or of amazing Indian food, this is a must in Nashville! We were blown away.
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 7 February 2025
    Hi Christopher, We're thrilled to hear that Chauhan Ale & Masala House is a must in Nashville for you! It's wonderful to know that you were blown away by our food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Kristen

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we will be back!! The food was AHHHMAZING!!! The chili cheese kulcha there are no words! I am stuffed but it was so worth it!
    Chauhan Ale & Masala HouseResponded on 7 February 2025
    Hi Kristen, We're over the moon to hear about your amazing first experience at Chauhan Ale & Masala House! We're thrilled that you found our food amazing and that you'll be returning. We're especially glad to know that you're stuffed, but it's worth it. Your kind words about our food and service are greatly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for another satisfying meal! Best, 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 5635 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 70 times today

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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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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