Chauhan Ale and Masala House
Indian restaurant · Music Row
123 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
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Highlights
Creative Indian cuisine & cocktails in a vibrant, refurbished brick garage
Creative Indian cuisine & cocktails in a vibrant, refurbished brick garage
"Chauhan is an Indian-Southern cooking mashup that somehow pulls off dishes like whipped paneer, saag mac and cheese, and chili cheese kulcha with expert consistency. The food is best for sharing, so bring a group, settle into one of the cozy booths, and count on a lively and animated (re: loud) dining room. Adding to the all-around buzzy din: rounds of punchy cocktails like the Bollywood Breeze made with tequila, genupy, and falernum, and pints of local beer from Tennessee Brew Works." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak
"Chauhan is a restaurant serving Indian-Southern cooking mashups that somehow work and have worked for over 10 years. And while the menu is no longer the edgiest and most experimental concept on the block, it’s still consistently great. This will be a dinner (or brunch) that’s meant to be shared with groups. Dishes like a creamy whipped paneer, creamy saag mac and cheese, and the very group-friendly gol guppa shots are solid. There’s a good reason for that. The menu hasn’t changed much in a decade, so the team has had more than enough time to perfect the lineup. That also holds true for the cocktails, like the Bollywood Breeze made with tequila, genepy, and falernum that is just as light as the name suggests. Let’s talk about the dining room for a second. The rich red drapery, warm mosaics, and ornate glass lanterns are hard at work creating some serious atmosphere. Add to that the warm brick walls and simple wood tables and booths, and you’ve got a good option for a low-key but special-feeling group dinner in the Gulch. photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks photo credit: Kelli Dirks Pause Unmute RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Gol Guppa Shots This is the appetizer you call on to get the party started. Little cups of crunchy semolina puffs come stuffed with garbanzo and potato and are piled on a plate with a carafe of mint cilantro water in the center. Pour the water into your cup and shoot it like those Buttery Nipples from that spring break dive bar. photo credit: Kelli Dirks Whipped Paneer A play on the classic whipped feta that has the whole entire South in a chokehold. The whipped paneer at Chauhan blends feta, parmesan, and lime pickle honey that hits all the taste receptors. Saag Mac And Cheese This mac and cheese gets a dose of Indian flavors from the saag, chili-spiced cheddar, fenugreek, and masala bread crumbs. The ribbed elbow pasta really maximizes the amount of sauce in each punchy bite. Braised Pork Shank This melt-off-the-fork pork is a solid choice for a main course. Braised for maximum tenderness, the pork shank sits on a pool of vindaloo curry sauce that adds a nice hit of spice." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"Travel just north of the Gulch to find two eateries by famed celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan. This one, bearing her name, marries a traditional approach to Indian dishes with an appreciation for Southern ingredients. Before diving into the desi fare section, make a pit stop at the appetizers for gol guppa shots. The Mockingbird is Chauhan’s sister restaurant in the neighborhood and is well-known for its over-the-top brunch dishes." - Eater Staff
"One of three local restaurants from celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, downtown’s Chauhan Ale & Masala House marries traditional techniques used in Indian dishes with a nod to Nashville’s Southern sensibilities. Before diving into entrees like the masala braised lamb, make a pit stop at the appetizers for some whipped paneer (a riff on the locally popular whipped feta) and gol guppa shots." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"Chauhan and Deora opened Chaatable in 2018 to a great deal of local hype, having already opened three Nashville restaurants: Chauhan Ale and Masala House in 2014." - Clair Lorell
