Chipotle meets Indian cuisine. Perfect for anyone wanting to try Indian food for the first time or on the go. The Naan was perfect. Loved all the veggies I got in my meal. That's what I call #nitritionmyway read more

Choolaah - Lamb Choolaah Bowl - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I've had Choolaah only once before but when I was tasked with catering a work lunch for a small group who had 4 different diets to follow (including vegan, vegetarian to name a few), I thought Choolaah would be the perfect solution. Ordering proved to be a little tricky, as you have to leave a message for the catering manager to call back so you can't place an order as soon as you call- and keep in mind orders have to be placed at least 24 hrs in advance. I ordered the salad with paneer on the side (vegan friendly), BBQ chicken with chickpea masala, rice, a side of vegetables, and a side of potatoes. It was perfect for a group of 10 (although no leftovers). The fire sauce was quite hot but good; the spicy mango tasted like mango puree with a good kick, and the tamarind ginger was a good salad dressing. The flavor of everything was really yummy, lots of spices but not strong- and if you think you don't like Indian this is the perfect place to try it, as the flavors and spices aren't in your face. I especially enjoyed all the extras on the salad (chickpeas, pickled onions, yellow raisins among the other fresh veggies)- the lamb meatballs were delish and not greasy at all, and the chicken had great flavor. Everything was fresh, everybody was very happy with their lunch, and the food was great. If only they provided delivery, I would cater much more often! read more

MAN OH MAN were we impressed with Choolaah! First off the smell when you enter the building is phenomenal, second the table with book pages as the center is incredible (you have to see it to believe it), and the food was amazing!! The service was friendly and fast and there are plenty of spots to eat. If you've had Indian and love it or if you're looking to try it for the first time I recommend Choolaah! The Mango Lassi is a must have! read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

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Oh Choolah, How I love thee I pretty much go to Choolah ANYTIME I'm on the east side. In fact, I would eat here every day if I could. For fast food, the food tastes exceptional and is quick and convenient. I love that you can see them cutting fresh vegetables and meat in the kitchen and preparing the everything on the spot. At this point, I have pretty much tried everything on the menu, but I've picked a few go-tos: Chicken Tikka Masala bowl - I get this for the delicious grilled chicken that is charred to perfection and the sauce is very flavorful, especially topped off with some Choolah fire sauce and onions Samosas - These crispy fried dumplings from heaven are some of my favorite samosas, especially because the bread on the outside is so delicious. Samosa Chaat - So those delicious fitters from heaven are doused in delicious sweet, spicy and sour sauces and topped with more fried goodness and they are fantastic. Fireworks might come out of your ears I will keep coming back read more

Choolah is a wonderful, clean, great food, great atmosphere with a great staff of people who are courteous, helpful and professional. I love the food & staff of personel that make you feel special. read more

Delicious for carry out and Choolaah Chai IS BACK!!! Choolaah is always a good choice during Covid: great flavor, good selection and can get in/out quickly with your food. I would suggest ordering with the app as it makes easy to order, pay and get rewards. Then just park, run in/out and you are on your way. Incidentally, I would think that the person that drives to get the food deserves a mango lassi, malai kulfi and/or a choolaah chai. I enjoy the salmon bowl with brown rice, naan, tikki massala, a chicken wrap and samosas. My only suggestion would be to please adjust online ordering so that one can request choolaah ranch for samosas and naan. Choolaah chai is essential during winter! read more

This Indian restaurant is amazing and I can't believe it's a fast food set up! It's better than anything we have at home and the selection is terrific. I make it a point to stop in every time I'm in the area. read more

Very tasty food and healthy options. I wish I had one closer to where I live. Highlight recommend this place and will definitely come back!

Meh...it's ok...sort of.... If I'm there, I'll eat. I won't drive out of the way for it. Not bad, not great...I think that is actually what they strive for. read more

First thing aftr hvng d first lunch bite, wish they can hv a franchise in chicago.. loved d whole ambience abt d place frm the time we entered .. they make kebabs infront of u .. very clean place.. d meals r a good deal.. absolutely loved d chicken bbqed.. and a small tip : dont miss d kulfi and fiery mango sauce(Chutney) read more

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A very unique Indian BBQ fast-paced restaurant. I loved the large capacity, the modern, clean look, the friendliness of the employees, the really cool hand washing system and the freshness of the food. Although the food was delicious, it was not mind-blowing which is my reason for four stars and not five. I think it's obnoxious to charge for extra sauce, but it isn't the end of the world. The presentation was great also. read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Best food ever! Fresh and tasty! Trendy! I am a Michigander who never misses an opportunity to go to choolaah when I am visiting Cleveland.

Won't change my previous rating because the food is all good, but got take out (20 min there + 20 min home) the other night. The bag has a checklist on the side where they (I assume) cross out items as they are being loaded so I figured all was good. Really pissed that someone managed to forget about one of our sides of masala. My bad- I guess I should have double checked. read more

What a gem of a place. Super brand new and modern. The cashiers help you pick what you want when it's your first time. I ordered a bowl with chicken (sooo delicious), white rice and Tikka Masala. This order was to go. The chicken you can tell is very fresh and made when you order. I've eaten at a lot of Indian places and I will say that this place is definitely competing for the top spot. read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

We must have driven my Choolaah a million times before we stopped in. We usually eat at Bowl of Pho when we hit the east side. Boy was I happy Bowl of Pho was closed on Tuesdays because we went in to try Choolaah! First thoughts was...someone put a lot of work into this place. I love how you can see right into the kitchen and prep area. We grabbed a menu but had no idea what we wanted so we just walked up to the register. We must have looked confused because the gentleman with glasses asked if it was our first time. He called to the kitchen for some samples. Smart move, dude! We tasted them and YUM! So we ended up ordering what he suggested. We ordered Veggie Masala & Chicken Biryani. the colors were amazing, The smell was awesome. The taste was out of this world! I suggest grabbing a spoon. So much easier to eat this yummy food with. We ended up going back a week later to try the chicken Tikka Masala and a side of Veggie Masala. Choolaah is a must stop if you are heading to the east side of Cleveland. read more

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Good Indian option. I personally love their BBQ Chicken Bowl. They bring a good balance of fast casual and Indian flavors. Basically chipotle of Indian food. Don't expect great Indian food it's Americanized to suit a wider pallet but it's good food. Can't go wrong with it. read more

The food is ok. Not bad but nothing to write home about. Ambiance and decorations are amazing, some of the best I've ever seen for fast food; it's worth a trip here just to experience the inside! Be sure to use the bathroom, it's cool too. read more

THIS PLACE IS EXCELLENT! Love the food, prices, location and style of the joint. They hands down have their Indian food together. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite, dinner with a co-worker or some other event. They even have a very cool hand washing machine which you should try before eating! read more

Decent food. I liked the mango lassi. They also had good sauces and naan bread but the chicken is a little inconsistent

Vary tasty food! Easy to order. Reasonably priced. Very good for kids. Great place for some fast Americanized Indian food. The interior is clean. read more

This was my first time trying Choolaah, and my friend and I drove 25 minutes to go- let me say, it was completely worth it. Staff was so friendly and inviting. Two different girls working the counter helped us go over the menu and made recommendations. They were patient and super sweet. The restaurant is super spacious and clean. And the food- totally awesome! If you're craving Indian-American food on the fly, or simply need a healthier and protein packed meal, I highly recommend. I'll definitely be back! read more

Delicious real food! Fast! Friendly service! Clean! Modern! Simple! I will definitely be returning. My picky daughter loved it too! What more can I ask for. Wonderful :) read more

Choolaah - Great first impression - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

This is fast food Indian food. We really enjoyed it. My husbands first time having Indian and he is now in love.. read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Fast, fresh and very tasty. The ordering process is a breeze and super customizable (want brown rice, sauce on the side, half veggies instead of rice, extra chicken? You got it). Even the pav bhaji is quite good (pav is decent, not as fluffy as i wanted... but the bhaji is yummy) and the best part is it's mostly pretty healthy. Love this place! read more

Coming from somebody who ate Indian food everyday of her life, this place is amazing. Punjabi Food has my heart -- ate it everyday (well almost) growing up. When I left home for college, I never had the time to actually sit and cook Indian food. When Choolaah came to Cleveland, I was thrilled. When I tried it, I was back at home. The food is fresh, flavorful, and consistent. Tastes like something my family would make. My main choice is always the lamb meatballs (we call these kebabs in India), the tikka masala (tomato based sauce), and the raita (yogurt). There are also different chutneys that I also like with my samosas. I have also gotten the chole (chick peas) and pav bhaji, and both are amazing and flavorful as well. The price is relative to other fast casual places -- around $12 per person. However, you get a protein, a masala, a chutney, rice, and naan. A very good deal in my opinion. You can't go wrong! read more

Fast Casual Indian at its finest! This is a first class establishment and experience. Tastes great and it is a clean professional environment! Highly recommend!! read more

My very first day in my new home we decided to get take out from somewhere we have never been. Since then we have returned to Choolaah like 6 times. It is so good. If you want to fall in love, grab some naan. read more

This place is great! The food is always tasty and they do a nice job double-checking takeout orders for accuracy (unlike chipotle which misses about 75% of the time). Highly recommend! read more

Food quality is excellent, service is quick and the restaurant is always very clean. I only knock stars off due to the fact that their ever changing menu prices rising again and again have made it less desirable to take my family of 6 here anymore. We used to all be able to go and order and entree and be $50 give or take. Now it $65+, not to mention they give you much less now. It's sad, we really enjoyed coming once or twice a week. Now we very rarely ever go any more. We have switched to Bibibop and Naf Naf grill which are both exceedingly delicious options. read more

This food was excellent. The vegan bowl was tasty, and their brown rice with it was delicious. I liked they gave you large portions. My son tried it and said it was good. He is very picky. I was shocked when he said that the spices were perfect. My other son had a chicken wrap, and he loved it. My husband is a vegan and had some type of bowl, and he is very picky about everything he eats and says he enjoyed the textures and taste. Overall if you are looking for something that has great flavor and not the same take out this is a wonderful choice. read more

While drier than traditional indian cuisine, the ingredients are very fresh and the meal choices are delicious. The yellow lentil daal is such a good taste, and I recommend the veggie croquettes to anyone who likes samosa style bites. It's important how affordable yet good quality this place is for a quick bite! read more

Honestly the nicest people working here! They are so attentive and kind even though it was a Saturday around 5 and getting kind of busy. Our food was done pretty quickly and it was great! It was also our first time their and the cashier was extremely helpful with suggestions for us based on flavors we liked. 10/10 definitely going back! Also if you were debating about ordering the samosas they are a must. They are smaller than a normal samosa but taste amazing especially with their mango sauce!! read more

I had a taste for choolah even after my not too good review a few weeks back. However, today's visit was great! The food was hot and cooked perfectly. My tikka masala was amazing and the chicken was good perfectly. Even in this craziness that we are experiencing now all the workers had on mask and gloves. It was so clean I'm outside and everyone was so nice and helpful. Thanks choolah for bringing back great food and service. My naan was cooked perfectly by the way and even my mom enjoyed it. read more

Fantastic quality food, good pricing, beautiful atmosphere inside with all the natural light it's a clincher. There are very few restaurants laid out like this, strongly recommend have lunch or dinner there. read more

Choolaah - Beautifully prepared and flavored BBQ style chicken with the house hot sauce, white rice & chopped up peppers. - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I've been coming to Choolaah since they opened in 2014. In the beginning, I was very much a regular. Over the years, the quality and quantity have gone done considerably. Obviously pricing has gone up, as to be expected with inflation over the years. But the quantity and quality should not have changed. I don't think I'll be returning after today's trip and disappointment. read more

I can't wait to go back to Choolaah and test more menu items! I really enjoyed what I chose for my first visit, but everything looked so delicious. I ordered the Chicken BBQ bowl with Tikka Masala sauce. The rice was cooked perfectly- soft and fluffy. The sauce was silky, flavorful and beautiful. I'm an over-saucer, so I appreciate the amount of sauce they gave. Chicken was cooked beautifully, the naan was delicious and I really liked the mango dip that came on the side too This was a great experience. The only difficult part was parking. It has become so popular that their lot fills up fast! But I will say that although we dined at 12:30 on a busy Friday, we got through line very quickly and received our food in good time as well. Everyone was really friendly and the restaurant was very clean. Even the few empty tables were kept clean. Yay for new spots! read more

I really enjoy this style of Indian food! It feels like Chipotle and feels really clean. I wouldnt go necessarily for an authentic experience but I went with a friend for a quick inexpensive bite. I got the samosa chaat appetizer and that was a good snack and light meal for me and would definitely make it out here again. read more

Yes! I was in town and decided to check out this place. The decor was really nice and modern with a touch industrial. The space was really clean and airy. We ordered the lamb plate, chicken plate, samosa chadd, truffles and mango lassis. Mango lassis waere amazeballs.... Creamy, a touch of sourness from the yogurt and mango-i. Totally recommended, get it and you won't be disappointed. Food was also very good, albeit not as spiced as the usual indian food, and yes, my friend's samosa chadd was better (coz she's awesome) but theirs were decent . Lastly the chocolate truffles gives enough sweetness to roundup the meal. Prices were totally reasonable for the amount of items we get. When the food arrived, we thought that it was not that much... But oh were we wrong.... The portions filled us up for sure. Overall, we had a pretty awesome experience. Cool atmosphere, clean space, great customer service and awesome food. We will be back to Choolah!!!!! read more

Choolaah - Mango Lassi by the window - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Nice & clean place to have something delicious to eat. I love everything in the menu, food is fresh and prepared upon your order. I love their chicken bowl with tikka masala sauce. Definitely a must visit place, you won't be disappointed! read more

In Cleveland for a business trip and I found Choolaah on Yelp. I knew this was on my top 10 places to visit and it was right down the road from my hotel. This place did not disappoint. I got the lamb meatball BBQ with masala sauce and it was a great mixture of flavors. I love how this was build from an old car lot show room. I will definitely be back before I leave Cleveland. Looking forward to when they open one UP in Fairfax, VA. read more

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