Amazing fresh Indian food served by amazing people who care about you or are really great at faking it. Order at the counter... then wait for the magic to happen. They have several tandoori ovens that can be watched while you wait... You won't be disappointed, unless you just don't like fresh amazing Indian food. Vegans have it made here, lots of choices and separate tandoori oven :) read more

CHOOLAH is more than a restaurant to me. During my cancer treatments CHOOLAH was the one thing that I would look forward to on those extremely hard days. We live an hour and a half and the closest Choolaah so we don't get there as often as I'd like, but after every single appointment in the last two years this is where I go. I would tag Choolah on my Instagram after every appointment and let my family & friends know how excited I was for their food! It was shocking when they contacted me and sent me a few gift cards AND a hand written card from the CHOOLAH team!! What company does that? This company! It really says something about a company when they take time to get to know their customers and to encourage them when they're going through a hard time. I'm TEAM CHOOLAH all the way! Definitely go in because beyond their caring hearts they have EXTRAORDINARY FOOD! My favorites are the delicious samosas filled with potatoes, peas, and spices. I also love their veggie Croquettes with Tikki Marsala sauce! It's such comfort food after a long day, a wintery morning, a tiring and stressful time, to just dive into some warm comfort food! If you don't believe me go check them out yourself! Ask for Majid the manager! Thanks so much team Choolah!! read more

Though a fun take on fusion Indian cuisine, there are simply limited options. Not vegan friendly or flavorful. the food is quite bland and has a funky taste that reminds me of cough syrup. the menu has not been updated in ages and does not give many options for Desi's looking for classic street food. the only think that is enjoyable food wise here is the mango lassi and paneer. frankly they are quite good but once again lack flavor. wish there was more classic Indian flavor in the food. read more

Great Indian fast food. Chipotle style ordering, but lots more options/sides. I had the tofu veggie bowl. Tofu was good (big thick multi-bite chunks), but the veggies were even better in terms of grilled flavor/taste, so I probably would have been just as happy with all veggies. Also had a veggie croquette I was tempted by. I added fresh red onion, jalapeño, and lemon juice from condiment bar along with their spicy sauce to round it out (bowl came with spicy mango sauce, too). Yellow lentil dhal was my masala and to die for. Much more flavorful than I expected! I could probably eat a dhal rice bowl for lunch from here daily :D This place really does justice to Indian flavors. Naan was thin and crispy and sprinkled with black onion seeds and cilantro. I thought this was great...my 7 year old didn't. Would ask for his plain next time. He loved his mango lassi though! Husband had a lamb BBQ bowl, which came with mint yogurt sauce. His only complaint was he wished he had ordered some veggies, too. We both appreciated the Coke freestyle fountain options. Atmosphere was great. Big open bright space. You can watch them grill. Variety of seating options: indoor/outdoor, tables/booths, long communal table with embedded hanging books down the center. Cool art and decor all around. Lots of fun details to discover. They really did a nice job designing this space! read more

Choolaah - Tofu veggie bowl with yellow lentil daal for masala. Spicy mango sauce came with; spicy sauce from condiment bar. - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I was in Cleveland for three days and ended up here twice. I just absolutely love how well this place is run, from how clean it is, how fast you order, easy to read the menu, and tons of options to customize. The food was super yummy even though the tikka base tasted healthier than some places it paired really well with the BBQ chicken. It's fast, decent priced, healthy and delicious. I definitely recommend for a quite dinner or super casual date. read more

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First time there and was impressed; delicious as my colleagues stated it would be. Staff was friendly, fast and knew about the food. Will definitely go back! read more

Zero line and 26 minutes to pick up my food. The person next to me is waiting almost 30 minutes. What happened to this place ? This is my last visit. read more

I love choolaah. The paneer cheese is amazing. I just don't like how there's no nutritional information anywhere that's why I knocked off a star. Otherwise would be 5 stars. They are always very quick and I love how they recently added a bunch of new things to the menu! read more

Choolaah is good for Indian craving, but fast and on a budget. The samosas however severely lack in spice and flavor. I would skip them unfortunately. I like the chicken tikka massala bowl. It is a good sized portion, with good quality chicken and flavor. The curry is a little thin though, unlike most restaurants, it seemed a little watered down perhaps. I would still return here for a quick bite! read more

Choolaah - Samosas Chicken Choolaah Bowl Naan - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Oooook it's been about three years-ish? My impression improved, but I still don't think I'll become a regular or anything. Thank god for my previous review - I was able to not make similar mistakes again. I ended up ordering the veggie croquettes for the BBQ bowl. My dad ordered the same, but lamb meatballs. We both enjoyed our choices. Now, the side of "soup" that comes with it is good but I honestly don't know if I got the right thing. We both ordered different, but they looked and tasted the same... I don't know enough about Indian cuisine to recognize what's right. The wheat naan was just ok, nothing special. Overall!! Mediocre. Small portions compared to other fast eateries like Chipotle or Piada. Honestly, I don't know how they have 4.5 stars. read more

Tasty. Smaller portions. The food you get is good. A little pricey. It's seat yourself. read more

Choolaah is like a slightly higher-end Indian-style Chipotle. The service is awesome and very helpful, and they let me try as many of the different sides as I wanted. Will definitely be back! I ordered the perfect balance bowl with paneer and tikka masala and roasted veggies which was delicious! I would highly recommend adding a side of naan to your order because it comes out hot and buttery, fresh from the tandoor. read more

Excellent food and fast service. I had the BBQ chicken with Naan and Black Lentil Daal and it was delicious. The spicy mango sauce was amazing! Service was also very good and I appreciated the order taker walking me through the menu before ordering. This was only my second time eating Indian food and I absolutely loved it! Will be back for sure. read more

Choolaah - BBQ Chicken with Naan and Daal. So good! - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I loved how flavorful everything was especially the yellow dal! Almost all of the sauces are vegan-definitely pick some of those up! They're doing car side pickup and the ordering online process was really easy! Wish it was closer, so I could go more often! read more

Honestly this place is great! Compared to the other Indian places I have gone to. Also the portion size is good. I think the nan could have a little more flavor but overall great nan (made in stone oven fogão de lenha) . Service was also supper quick and there app/website is very easy to order on read more

Have never got a bad dish. Great value for money. Love it. Favorite place for my kids to eat out.

This place is absolutely the best!!! Any dish is worth a try!! The facility is clean, the workers are nice, and the ambiance is relaxed. read more

Bright atmosphere with open seating. Order up front and pick up when they buzz you. They have a really cool hand washing machine. But if you have loose rings, be careful not to let them slip into the machine. I got the Chicken BBQ with white basmati rice, naan, and Tikka Masala dipping sauce that you can also pour over your rice. It was very tasty overall. The Naan was oiled and sprinkled with salt and cilantro or parsley. Chicken was good, nothing too special. I also got the Mango Lassi as I usually do at all Indian restaurants. This one had pretty good mango flavor but was a little on the thick side and pre-made and sitting in the fridge so it's not freshly blended. It was good but can't say it was the best. read more

Choolaah - Chicken BBQ on White Basmati Rice with Naan, Tikka Masala, Mango sauce and Mango Lassi drink - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

It's not the most amazing Indian food I have had but it's still really good. The only downside is that they spice the rice for the kids meal and my kids simply want plain rice. Other than that it's great read more

Long overdue review. A few years ago when the BF worked in Cleveland, he suggested we go here for lunch. I was skeptical (like any good desi would be) a fast-casual Indian restaurant in Cleveland?? Iunno about that. But for once, he was RIGHT. Traditionalists will complain that it's not spicy enough or doesn't have enough masala. But I beg to differ, the spices are extremely well balanced. And if you want to be eating chili powder in every bite, they've got sauces for that. I can appreciate what they're trying to do here -- healthy-ish, high quality, fast casual Indian food that appeals to a wide demographic. Must haves when here: chicken biryani & samosa chaat. Just do it. I'm happy to see them expand. And on that note, please come to MICHIGAN!! read more

I am so glad I found this restaurant! I was staying overnight in Beachwood and had seen signs for Indian barbecue - count me int! The food was fresh and delicious! Sammy at the counter was so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable as I was trying to decide what to order. I had the chicken choolah salad that was fantastic! The portion was so huge (that's what she said) that I ended up taking 1/2 of it back to my hotel room. I hope in the near future they open up some of these restaurants in NYC - I know they would be a huge hit! read more

Indian approved! As a person who lives and breathes Indian food I'm very picky when eating out. My cousin had mentioned this place and said it was really good. Subsequently her and her husband brought me some paneer tikka and naan. I enjoyed the huge pieces of paneer. I went again with a friend and below I provide descriptions. Samosa chaat: classic Indian appetizer and I loved how it tasted here. Definitely need to try. Paneer tikka: the paneer pieces are big and yums! Best combination ever it comes with your choice of naan and rice (white or brown) Lamb meat ball: personally would not get this as I don't like lamb in this form. My friend enjoyed it. I would get the tikka masala. I wasn't able to get the other masalas but definitely will try them if I am ever in the area. However, you can never go wrong with tikka masala! read more

Choolaah - Samosa chaat was sooo good! Indian approved! - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Excellent! Great service. Manager is awesome!! Parking for veterans/active duty too! Noooooooo concerns! read more

Still a pretty decent option. But we don't go there as frequently. Food quality has dropped somewhat, and prices have gone up by a good 30% or more. Plus they used the pandemic as an excuse to basically kill indoor dining read more

Kinda Americanized food, I wouldn't say authentic. Something unique for sure! Different vibe for sure.

The food is great the place is CLEAN and by clean i mean amazingly clean. The seating and really every aspect of the restaurant is really creative and subtle at the same time. You can see the employees make your food through the glass. All of the ingredients are FRESH FRESH FRESH. I'm just taken away. The food was so fantastic and the staff as well were amazing. Good job! We'll be back! read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

What do you expect from an Indian restaurant ?? Heavy menu !!! Same curry base !!! Lots of spices food !!! All Indians in the restaurant !!! Guess what if you think all of these you will be complete wrong and awestruck with this place, contemporary Indian restaurant with an American twist of decor 1. No words 2. Absolutely brilliant concept 3. Awesome decor 4. Mind blowing people 5. Simple Menu 6. Mouth watering food 7. Holy S**t everything is good here 8. Special mention to eeny, meeny, miny, moe -- want to know more about this ?? you have to visit the restaurant Happy smiles around , Aromatic spices, Well balanced flavors , I don't know what to say about I am lost of words Guess what I am a michigander but I am happy to travel three hours once in a while to eat here... Kudos to the owner of this place for coming up with this amazing restaurant Only one thing I was worried about is if you go in lunch time prepare yourself to wait at the counter but not for your food. Will I come back ?? : I returned on the same day after one hour ... you know what I'm speaking but with four other friends this time Value for money : 200% Service : perfect read more

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Food was very good, but I thought a little over priced. Would go back, but not going out of my way to do so.

As a vegetarian I LOVE this restaurant! Fast, WHOLE FOODS. 10/10 would recommend. I always come when I'm in town

I was quite impressed with this fast casual Indian-ish place. As other have noted, the interior is gorgeous - modern, clean and open to their kitchen so you can see what's going on. It's a similar concept to Chipotle - you pick a protein, a rice choice, a side (mostly lentil based), a naan - it's a LOT of food for about $8-9. I picked chicken, yellow daal and regular naan. Things are definitely mild in terms of spice but you can add their "fire" sauce which reminded me of a vindaloo (vinegar based). The workers seemed to be really nice and the place was spotless when I stopped. Even better, they have an industrial handwasher for you to use - I think every place, every where should have these as people are dirty as hell. (I also think restrooms should have a "did not wash hands" alarm) In terms of food - really quite good. I've had FAR worse Indian at more expensive prices for sure. My chicken was lean and tasty and their naan is absolutely great. They even had a respectable green chutney for their samosa bites. For fast food, this place is a winner. They only have two locations now but I would heartily support a third location in Milwaukee! read more

I like the paneer, tikka masala and kulfi here. The rest are meh. Paneer: indian cheese, made by Amish source. Tikka masala sauce: the most flavorful sauce here Kulfi: I had mango flavor. The taste reminds me of mango lasse. It is a type of frozen custard. I'm hesitant to call it ice cream because it is not whipped, so it's less airy, more dense and creamier. read more

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Choolah is an interesting mashup of classic indian cuisine flavors and the modern convenience play. The physical restaurant is a very open and incredibly large building for a fast casual restaurant. The kitchen is open concept which is very cool in this case as you can see the naan being fired up and cooks in the back prepping your meal. I tried their take on the chicken tikka masala. The plate that came out was very simple, rice chicken, sauce but there was a ton of flavor packed into these basic ingredients. The serving was large and filling, but it would have been nice had the base dish been accompanied with some vegetables to garnish and add a little variety. Overall, this is the the fastest place i've seen dish out quality indian food. read more

I am so happy that the Cleveland area finally has an Indian fast casual restaurant. I loved this place, probably because I'm Indian.... It's not as good as some of the more authentic Indian restaurants, but it definitely is close. I ordered the paneer plate with naan, rice, and tikka masala. The food was spiced well, although not too strongly so it's not overwhelming. The portions are appropriate. I felt I had enough to be full, but not too much where I left with a stomach ache. My husband enjoyed his chicken as well. I can't wait to try the chai next time! I also enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's clean, modern, and also has some unique features, such as the long table with books hanging underneath. The coolest thing is the hand washing machine...you'll know what I'm talking about once you try it. The staff were so friendly and I enjoyed being able to see the kitchen through the glass windows. This west sider will definitely be trekking back to the east side for some Choolah! read more

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I love this place... fast quick and healthy. I've been coming here since it opened. I have always loved Indian food, so it's really nice that its super simple to grab a quick meal. Exterior/Location: An old car dealership on Chagrin Blvd. Interior: Totally re-done, modern, well lit, and They have some real high tech gadgets... like the hand jacuzzi! Vibe/Ambiance: Moderm and technologically advanced. Friendly, foody atmosphere. Staff: Awesome and talented. Welcoming Clientele: Anybody. Mostly younger, cultured adults. Price: I think very resonable! I fed four people for $36. That's even with extra soup and naan. Must get items: Buttered naan! All items are tasty. Why I love or hate it: Love it! Fresh, healtly and different than my usual food. Final thoughts: Try it. I actually like it better than some of the more fancy Indian restaurants. read more

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Kudos to the owner of the this restaurant! It truly revolutionizes the Indian food cuisine experience. I can see it as a large chain in the near future. Food is delicious. Service is great. The place is very clean and the kitchen operation is behind glass - so you can see everything, which is pretty cool! So glad that I live 5 minutes from this place! Would definitely recommend it to anyone! Believe me, you will not be disappointed at all! read more

Choolaah - Bbq chicken - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

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Think Apple store meets Indian restaurant. Big flavor. Or should I say, BIG FLAVOR? I was invited to visit Choolaah yesterday with my coworkers for lunch. When we arrived, I saw this beautiful, stylish, new building that was Choolaah. When I walked in, I looked around and there were many things to visually chew on. There were lots of customers, lots of workers, several very large pots that appeared to be cooking food, and a very trendy atmosphere. I grabbed a menu and within two minutes, the line was gone and the cashier said, "Next!". That's me! I ordered the chicken tika masala bowl with a side of naan and a Coke. I was then given a buzzer as I gave the cashier my name. I had some more time to check out the interior of this place and it became evident that there was a multi-soda fountain, which is always cool, a hand washing station, and a large window that allows patrons to view kitchen food and activities. I was beginning to like this place very quickly. By the time I left, I was in love! Then my buzzer alerted me that my food was ready. I walked over to the separate counter to pick it up and I was pleased to see a nice portion of chicken, rice, sauce, and Indian bread. The chicken was extremely flavorful, garnished in many Indian spices and sauce. It was hot and moist and most of all, fresh! The sauce had a little bit of heat in it, but not too much. The rice was delicious and the Naan was warm and moist. I loved every bite of my meal and I can't wait to try other menu items, especially, the chicken sandwich, which looked amazing. A co-worker offered me a samosa, which was not too spicy either, and yet delicious. I wanted more! I think from a business perspective it was wise to tone down the heat for the typical American pallet. I think this restaurant is going to do very well. I think it has the potential to rocket like Chipotle because it offers fresh, well seasoned, fast, and very tasty food. The restaurant is deceivingly large, so there are plenty of seats. It was near capacity when we walked in too, but it might has well have been empty with the speed we were served, seated, and done eating. Finally, Indian food has a chance to reach the masses in Northeast Ohio! This is a joyous day, my friends. When is the next one going to open? The only drawback is that my lunch was almost $14, so this will not be a daily event. read more

If I could have my review consist of me smashing my keyboard over and over again followed by at least 200 exclamation points, I would, but where would the usefulness in that be? It might garner a funny vote from y'all, more than likely not a cool vote, and definitely not a useful one. But, I digress. Work led me to the Cleveland area these past two days and I found myself near Eton around lunchtime. As I was driving around, I thought it sounded intriguing, but I figured I'd consult Yelp before making any major decisions. And wouldn't you know, this place pops up first for lunch recommendations. I got a Chipotle vibe when I walked in. Not just in their menu, but also the minimalist metal decor. In addition to their barbecue plates, they have salads and sandwiches with a tandoor twist. I settled for a chicken BBQ plate with wheat naan and tikka masala sauce because tikka masala is my favorite 5ever. They gave me a buzzer for when my order would be ready a la Panera or any other overrated chain restaurant, but it was ready in a a matter of minutes, and this was at the tail end of the lunch rush. The chicken was super yummy as was the sauce, but I made the mistake of drenching my chick chicks and biryani with it-- they sure give you a lot! They also gave a little bit of what I think is some kind of mango sauce that I thought was too sweet to be part of the meal, but too spicy to be dessert (it kind of had the consistency of custard) They have two choices of naan, regular and wheat. I opted for the wheat to be healthier (haha sure) and found it to be much crispier than naan that I'm used to. The next time I come back, I'll have to get the regular naan to see if it's lovely and fluffy like I know it. Something really fun and gimmicky that they have is this hand jacuzzi that you can use to clean your hands after throwing out your stuff. I didn't make quite a mess, but I used it for the novelty of it. Now, that's something that should be in all American barbecue joints! This place made me more excited to be moving to Ohio. Even though I'll be living in Columbus, I may very well make the 2-hour drive just for this place. With some luck, they'll take their concept to Cbus, too! read more

Choolaah - BBQ meal with chicken, wheat naan, and tikka masala sauce - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Firstly, ignore all the one star reviews docking points for the unauthentic-ness of the food. Their aim is not authentic Indian cuisine, but high quality, gourmet, Indian fast food. It's simply absurd to give it one, or even two stars. Anyways, once you walk in to the place be prepared to pick your jaw up from the floor; the place is pristine, immaculate, modern, beautiful. The menu is straightforward. The options are varied, but not the least bit confusing. I got the chicken tikka plate with naan. After you place your order, watch them cook orders through floor-to-ceiling glass panels. There are 4 massive tandoor clay ovens (cutely names eeny, meeny, miny, and moe) in which they cook the naan bread and meats. After you've picked up your jaw, ordered your food, and admired the cooking of your meal; if you've ever dreamed of giving your hands the treatment of a car wash (I know I have), stick your hands in the automatic touchless hand washer outside the bathroom for a quick 12 seconds while bobbing your head to their modern music played at an unobtrusive volume. Ok, so your food should be ready now. You go and return your vibrator that they give you to tell you when your food is done. Grab your food and retreat to a a corner table in the glass paneled seating area so that nobody sees your pig-like stuffing of food into your mouth - no room for conversation here. The chicken is perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The rice soft and fluffy. The naan was fresh, airy, stretchy, and light. The spicy mango sauce was great and the hot sauce perfectly on point. Once you're done give that hand car wash thing one more go just for kicks. Grab a delectable mango lassi and some samosas (both amazing) and devour them in the drivers seat before driving home in satisfaction of an excellent meal and a great overall experience. Ok now for my complaint: pricey for the amount you get, but we expect too much anyways. If you want American sized portions go else-where Again they've nailed the American-Indian experience, an easy 5 stars. If you want authentic Indian food go elsewhere (NYC or Chicago) or make an Indian friend. Definitely going making a return visit next time I'm on the east side! read more

Choolaah - Chicken Tikka BBQ with masala sauce and naan - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

This place came highly recommended from people who I trust with their Indian food. Easy parking right in front. I chose to make my own chicken tikka masala bowl, but they also have other options as well. They gave a buzzer and about 5 minutes later, I was sitting with my bowl of food. I'm no expert, but I thought it was pretty good! The amount is finishable, and I left satisfied, but not stuffed. Overall, would definitely not hesitate to stop by again for a quick eat if I'm in the area. I wouldn't mind trying something different from the menu next time! read more

Choolaah - Chicken tikka masala bowl - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I currently reside in a town with zero Indian food. So, when I came to Cleveland and saw that there was an Indian place minutes from the hotel, it was an obvious choice for lunch. I proceeded to be boring and order chicken tikka masala. It wasn't as spicy as I would like, the the flavor was great and the chicken was nice and tender. I was disappointed I didn't order naan-- it looked delicious. The space itself was very clean and pretty, and the employees are friendly. Cleveland probably has more authentic Indian elsewhere, but for a unique, quick lunch under $10, this is a great spot. read more