I got a chicken wrap and a side of vegetables. The vegetables came out cold and the sweet potato was burnt. The wrap was wrapped like a burrito and not like you'd expect a wrap using naan to be presented. I think it was because of the extreme amount of sauce on it, totally disgusting and the naan was soggy and gummy. I do not recommend this place. read more

Unlike any Indian I've ever had! No sloppy mess. Fresh ingredients with great flavor. I really liked the variety of options - from traditional Indian fare (like Tikka Masala) to sandwiches to lettuce wraps (yay low carb choice!). The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. It was clean and bright, and the prices were very reasonable. The one thing I would have liked would be to be able to pick your spice level. I probably would have kicked it up a bit. If I lived near here, I'd be a regular for sure - even just to pick up a hot chai! read more

Choolaah - Biryani with a side of Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

This place is delicious! I had been looking for a good Indian takeaway restaurant and Choolaah fits the bill. The last time I went, I ordered online through the app and it worked really well! I always get the tikka masala sauce- I've done it with the chicken and the veggie balls, and both are delicious. A bowl with the side of naan is more than enough food, especially if you add in samosa too. I would do either the regular bowl, or the half rice/half veggie option; the leafy green option was my least favorite. Will definitely be back! read more

I finally decided to give Choolaah Indian BBQ a try after desperately wanting to go since its opening! I really love Indian food, particularly for the rich flavors and fragrant spices. But, after my long awaited experience here, I'm sad to report that Choolaah kinda missed the mark for me in the flavor department. I ordered the BBQ tofu and vegetables meal with white rice, tikka masala, and naan. On the side, I got the samosa chaat. I will say the vegetables were deliciously grilled tasting and the rice was perfectly done, but I was really disappointed with the tikka masala sauce and the samosas. Like I said, the flavors just didn't wow me! I do like the concept of this place, it's fast and casual, with a modern feel. I think it's pretty cool that you can see the process of them preparing the meat and vegetables through a glass wall. The restaurant itself is beautiful and there's a variety of seating options throughout the restaurant. Over all, though, I probably won't be coming here if I'm craving really good Indian food, but would definitely consider it for something fast and unique if I'm in the area! read more

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Choolaah feels like it could belong in the California Bay Area. Besides the fact that it's filled with suits from companies all around the Beachwood area, the decor is both modern and inviting. Good job, designers. I love the simplicity of the menu and helpful photos. For a first-timer, I'd definitely recommend the meal option: depending on what BBQ meat or vegetables you get, for under $10 you'll have a bowl of soft rice and tender morsels, a cup of sauce, a condiment cup of cold mango chili, and a fresh piece of sesame, garlicky naan. After ordering, you'll get a buzzer - although my food came out so fast I barely had time to walk to the drink dispenser and back. If you do have to wait a bit, not to worry - watch your food being made through big glass walls around the kitchen. Damn, is that naan good. Like REALLY good. Dip it in any of the sauces, including the hot sauce (self serve near the utensils), and you'll be wishing all your favorite fast food restaurants offered naan next to their French fries option. I'm no judge of authenticity, but my Chicken Tikka Masala bowl tasted reaaalll good. I wish the sauce was a little thicker and hotter when I got it, but I'll have to go again during an off-time to see if the consistency changes. Before you dig in, and after you're done, use the "hand jacuzzi" next to the utensil station to prep your fingers for some naan-ripping action! This is the first time I've ever seen one of these stations, but it's essentially like a two-holed Dyson airblade. Stick one hand in each opening and lukewarm water is squirted all around your hands. Shake 'em off, dry with some paper towels, and prepare to eat. The innovation doesn't stop there. The communal table you see just to the right of the registers? The asymmetric bars running down the center are actually the pages of books embedded in the table - check under the table and you'll see the books. The topic of whether the books are real or not is a source of much controversy, and you should go to decide for yourself. In the bathroom, you'll find more clean, sleek design. The sink is a modern-take on those bamboo-style faucets, and even the baby-changing station was made of brushed steel on the outside. If you're one of those people who hate touching doors after washing their hands, there's a foot-pedal at the bottom of the door for you. There's plenty of seating - and most of it was full when I went - but I ended up sitting in the converted garage area downstairs. It was a sunny day out so we caught some rays and nice views of... the Whole Foods across the street. I finished my meal feeling satisfied, but not bloated or heavy. Naan, I'll be back for you. read more

Choolaah - Chicken Tikka Masala meal. - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

After hearing rumors of a great Indian restaurant in East Cleveland a few years ago, I promptly forgot the name of the place or that it was ever mentioned to me before. But by some stroke of luck, I was treated to lunch here on a whim not too long ago. I have been converted. I am a regular here and as if by some magnetic pull, am compelled to come here when I'm in the area. When apartment hunting, proximity to Choolaah was a criteria. Why? Two words: Indian Chipotle You choose your own adventure and create what you want to eat. You can see behind glass windows the kitchen and all the fresh ingredients they use. Even the decor is very Chipotle-like, going for an industrial theme. The hand washing jacuzzi works surprisingly well and is the first and only place I've seen this thing. Neat. So the place is pretty cool, the ingredients fresh, and the food is cooked in front of you. How does it taste? I've mostly ordered the barbecue chicken with Tikka Masala sauce on the side. The barbecue chicken is roasted perfectly, succulent and juicy. The Tikka Masala on the side is less overwhelming than that of more traditional Indian food. That said, it is still full of flavor, bursting with creamy tomato flavor with a hint of spice. It also comes with a side of spicy mango sauce, which has a good blend of sweetness and kick to it. You can also add to your bowl some extras like fresh onions and peppers, if you like (which I do, a lot). The naan is also freshly made and has just the right mix of garlic and saltiness to it, complimenting the Tikka Masala bowl. The samosas have good texture, but are a tad disappointing as they don't have enough spice or flavor to them. The samosas do come with mint chutney, which is quite minty and refreshing if you're into that sort of thing. Overall, this place exemplifies how to do fast casual food correctly. It is a little on the pricey side for what you get in my opinion, but I guess that's the cost of quality. As long as you aren't looking for authenticity or extreme flavor, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Fast food concern for Indian food. Delicious food. Good flavors. They make bread (naan) fresh. Staff very friendly. The one who took our order explained the whole menu. Mark... another employee was very polite, helpful and gave terrific service. Worth the try and will return. read more

I ordered perf balance bowl lamb and extra chicken but when I got it there weren't any chicken. read more

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

YUM. This place is like a Chipotle but for Indian food. There are several options and the portion size is good. I ordered two mango lassies because they were so yummy. There is plenty of seating area and parking. The space is clean and I wish they would open a branch in Michigan.. read more

Choolaah - Lamb meatballs meal - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Fast food style foe Indian food.. Food was really delicious. Many vegetarian options, and spices were balanced. read more

Choolaah - Entrance - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

This location can hold a lot of patrons! If you are looking for a cheaper way to try Indian food, this spot needs to be you're go-to. I'd recommend you get the BBQ plate for the price and quantity of food. Expect good seasonings and a very casual dining atmosphere. If you haven't had Indian food before, this place is lovely and will explain items to you as well as let you taste some of the sauces. read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Great experience with choolah. Ordered my food and while we were waiting theres fun activity's for kids like, a word board. There's a cool hand washing station that you put your hands in a circle and then it's automatic. PFood came and it was incredible I had the cheese pizza on nan bread. We left with full stomachs read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

This place was great. Really fun menu with salads, wraps, BBQ plates. I think my only complaint would be to have a more in depth menu. A lot of the dishes were left up to you imagination if you haven't had Indian food before. We both ordered salads - mine with lamb, hers with chicken - both meats were good. Dressings were great - I tried both the ranch and the ginger. They have a very cool handwashing "spa" - try it out before you leave! read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Delicious, healthy, and our (generally picky eater) kids loved it. The staff were very friendly, and a lot of care was put into packaging our to go order. Highly recommend! read more

On Wednesday nights after work, my husband and I trek to the east side for evenings with friends. One night we decided to check out a place we had seen while driving around the Beachwood area-Choolaah. Let me tell you, this was the beginning of what has become a weekly love affair with this place! When you first pull up and get out of the car, you can already smell the delicious food that's being cooked inside. The place is fast casual, and you build your meal from various components in their menu. They have a wide variety of ingredients and dishes that suit nearly all diets. They have four tandoors, large ovens with holes in the top through which you place skewers of delicious food to cook. It's fun watching them prepare and place the skewers into the tandoors and watch the cooking process go down. Even though the place is fast casual, the food is actually very authentic! I spent a lot of my college years eating at friends' houses whose parents were from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh; and the food at Choolaah brings to mind the food my friends' moms would serve us. It always brings a smile to my face!Also-you MUST try the naan, it is absolutely fantastic here! I like to order the bbq bowl with white rice, naan, chicken OR paneer (a type of cheese that looks like tofu), and the chickpea masala. My husband likes to order the same, except with yellow daal (a lentil dish) rather than the chickpeas. Going to Choolaah on Wednesday's has become our weekly ritual, and we always look forward to it! The place is also very clean, and the staff has always been extremely friendly and on top of their game, even on super busy nights. read more

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Choolah is an excellent restaurant. We have ordered from them numerous times and without exception, every time the food has been very good quality, ready at the right time, and the staff pleasant and responsive. The food tastes great,reasonably healthy, and even our two year old loves it, which is an extremely high bar. read more

Five out of five. Ten bucks for a chicken rice bowl.!chicken is moist hot and flavorful. Next time I get extra mint yogurt sauce and some hot sauce for this and side of naan. MAN IS THIS GOOD! I'd put in a picture but I already wrecked it! And having eaten across the street already, this place has NO RIGHT to be THIS GOOD!!! read more

Came in here for lunch while working in the area. I'm not a huge fan of indian food but I do enjoy some. This place was pretty great. I got a chicken bowl with veggies and brown rice and tikka marsala. It was really tasty. The chicken was perfectly cook with a nice chair from the tandoori oven. The rice and tikka marsala tasted good and had great flavor. The veggies were nicely charred as well. Slightly expensive at around $12 for the portion size, but definitely worth checking out read more

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

My mouth just started watering when I actively began thinking about Choolaah. Coming from a chick who doesn't even roll with Indian food that often, I was super digging this place. I like the concept because obviously it was quick and convenient, but I also really loved the flavors. I did not expect to enjoy it so much because I was doing low carbs and just got a simple salad with chicken and different sauces but my mouth was bursting with flavor at every turn! Weirdly the hand wash station is what really excited me. I'm so weird. But it was rather satisfying to step up and clean off any possible sauces from your fingertips. You know we were all licking our fingers clean. Next time I'm in I'm going carb hard and getting some delicious naan. Oh my goodness and absolutely loved the Choolaah ranch. I will dip every single thing into it. Yup. Good job guys! This is becoming the talk of the town pretty quickly!!! read more

Had the lamb wrap and samosas with a couple of sauces. Food was tasty and fresh. However, there are way to many people waiting for their orders. There needs to be some sort triage so customers are pleased. read more

Wow. The food is so fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is very unique. I love the different places to sit and open concept kitchen. Ahmed at the register was super friendly and gave us great suggestions. Highly recommend!! Even though it was super busy, the service was quick. I hope they branch out to new locations. read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

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Choolaah quickly became a family favorite! Believe it or not, it's one of few restaurants the we can all agree on for a quick, delicious meal! The Chicken Masala Bowl is the usual to, with the tender grilled chicken and subtly spicy masala sauce. The naan bread is not to be missed! The samosas are wonderful too. Be prepared to have a great meal and leave feeling very satisfied! read more

So good! First time here and it didn't disappoint! Great prices, dinner for 2 was $23. I ordered the bbq bowl with chicken, regular rice, regular naan, and tikka masala. for these bowls you have the choice between around 5 meats, regular or brown rice, regular or wheat naan, and choice of masala. Everything was delicious. Tender chicken, buttery tikka masala, buttery naan, and it came with an orange sweet and spicy saucy on the side which was really good also. Simple and cute inside. It was fairly busy but the staff was quick and very nice. Highly recommend! read more

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I never would have imagined I could go to a fast food Indian restaurant but a couple of years ago, Choolah came to town and now I'm in fast food heaven. Their selection of options is perfect for me and I love the authentic flavors. There are glass windows so you can see the food being cooked and prepped. It's so fresh and tasty that it's one of my first choices for takeout if I'm anywhere near there. I love their choolah bowl with brown rice, chicken, Tikka masala sauce, naan, and the ginger lemonade. It's a simple yet divine meal that satisfies every time. And now that I've written this I cannot wait to go back! read more

Nice food. Very good customer service. Cool interior design and ambiance. Very convenient location also, easy entry and exit to the highway.

Indian fast casual. Quality of a sit down restaurant. We had the chicken tikka masala and paneer chickpea masala. Both were tasty and good quality. The spicy mango sauce that came with the chicken tikka masala was my fav. I liked how modern the interior was and that the kitchen had clear windows. A great concept. Definitely a place I recommend and plan to return to. read more

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This place is one of my favorite restaurants on Earth. If we lived closer I would probably come here once a week. A VERY will done take of fast casual Indian food (think Chipotle, except Indian food). They use only the very best, highest quality ingredients. The recipes they use were inspired from authentic Indian recipes used by the owner's own relatives who still live in India. I had the chance to meet the owner and absolutely love their vision of an eco-friendly sustainable chain that treats employees exceptionally well. The BBQ chicken tikka with naan is absolutely outstanding. read more

Choolaah is an interesting place. Located in a former car dealership on Chagrin near I-271, the decor is silver and black, modern and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful, you order and get a buzzer for when your food is ready, and you find a place in the large dining area. The food is a modern presentation of traditional Indian food. You can get bowls, sandwiches, salads or a plate. I choose to have the veggie croquette plate with the regular naan and the chickpea masala. The food was ready in about 5 minutes; I picked up the nice portion of food. The highlight of the meal were the veggie croquettes, 3 nice sized balls with a crispy exterior and a flavorful interior with potatoes, peas and cauliflower pieces. The sweet dipping sauce and a little hot sauce made for a very satisfying main course. The basmanti rice was nice, but nothing special. A good sized portion of chickpea masala was nicely spiced and well prepared. I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the naan; most of the time naan is one of my favorite parts of eating Indian food, here it was just ok. The naan itself was a bit boring, although the salt and spicing on top helped. One unique experience is the hand washer unit by the condiments; I gave it a try and it was a bit funky and left my hands and arms wetter then I would have liked. Choolaah is a bit different then most other Indian places. There is some good and some just OK. Worth checking out to see how you like it. read more

Choolaah - Vegie croquettes chickpea tikka and naan - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Wow! This place is awesomely clean. Food is very tasty and delicious! Highly recommend when in Cleveland.

Paneer meal was very dry and bland not anything like the photos on the website. The samosas raised the score to 2 stars. The second photo is from the website and the first pic is what I got!! A drastic and disappointing difference! read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

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We were looking for some quick yet filling food on our 12 hour drive. Looked at a few different options in Cleveland and settled on this for quick food. I'm so glad we did! It was not only super easy to order on their website but it was absolutely delicious. I didn't expect it to be so flavorful. I got the perfect balanced bowl and the lamb sandwich. Both hit the spot perfectly. The lamb meatballs were so moist and bursting with flavor. Glad that their lamb is halal! I got my black lentils on the side with my bowl and it was just the right amount. Their hot sauces we tried two and our favorite was the omg sauce. I would definitely recommend this place! Esp as there's a variety for vegans, halal eaters etc. read more

Choolaah - Perfect Balance Bowl - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

We, a group of 14, came in today for lunch. This is the place we will come when we come to Cleveland Ohio. This India BBQ restaurant is very casual and relaxing dining. You put your order and pay first, then you find your own seatings. There are many tables and chairs. The open kitchen is very cool, you can see how they make bread and prepare the meals. I always order chicken marsala BBQ meal, it comes with bread and soup. The lamb meatballs are also delicious too. Mango drink is very tasty and unique. I can come here again and again... Atmosphere: 4 out of 5 Décor: 3 out of 5 Cleanliness: 3 out of 5 Food: 4 out of 5 Presentation 4 out of 5 Taste 4 out of 5 read more

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One of my favorite spots. Been going since it opened. This here is the Pro Bowl with tofu. I needed the delicious mango sauce to down the tofu. read more

Choolaah - Pro Bowl with tofu. Prior to adding the mango sauce. - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Indian food (fast casual concept) with family and friends. Excellent food quality for the experience and style of restuarant. You order at the counter and then wait for your buzzer to go off to retrieve your meal. Large upright clay ovens lined up in a row behind the glassed-in kitchen gives you an open look into the cooking and prep process for your meal...great idea! Watching the folks prepare the hooked meats to a perfect char and the process for oven-grilled Naan was fascinating. Now on to the actual food! The chicken tikka masala had great flavor and the chicken was very tender and juicy. The tikka sauce was perfect for dipping the Naan, and served on the side so you could control how much to put on your main dish or simply use as a side. The samosa order contained three small vegetable-stuffed samosa with a bright, fresh mint sauce. Great meal in a unique atmosphere. Will definitely return. read more

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The food, the atmosphere, the staff are always wonderful! Their food is fresh and prepared attentively for each order. My favorite is veggie biryani and naan with yellow lentil daal. I can't wait this restaurant go world wide! read more

First and last time ordering from the restaurant. The portions of veggies that come with the order for $16 is half a palm. Basically, just a very expensive bowl of rice. read more

I absolutely love this place. Menu is simple and allows for many healthy and tasty choices. The space is a bit loud, but the food makes up for it. The recent menu changes eliminated some of the items I liked, but they have added some new things that are interesting and on trend with my healthy eating diet. You will not be disappointed with this unique Indian food business model. Enjoy! read more

Modern place right off 271 highway! Love the aesthetics of Choolaah! Try the hand washing station that's located next to the drink/sauce station. Pretty neat! The food is tasty, but it is on the expensive side for lunch. read more

This is definitely a really cool fast casual Indian concept. Large dining area inside, nice large communal table and a nice patio outside. Large windows to view the kitchen, with large tandoori ovens front and center. Nice modern artwork on the walls, cool hand wash station and coke freestyle machines. Staff is very friendly and their menu has great options for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegan and gluten free. You can pick some if their signature bbq bowls and salads or you could build your own. We ordered the choolaah salad with salmon (power greens, pickled onions, tomato, cauliflower, chickpeas, raisins, paneer cheese). Wife opted out of the paneer cheese. Also an order of the tandoori veggies (roasted onions, peppers, cauliflower, zucchini). Also I built my own bowl with lamb meatballs, paneer cheese, brown rice with Tikka masala sauce. Both came with wheat naan on the side. Also tried their samosas (stuffed with potatoe, peas, exotic spices). And to wash it down I ordered a mango lassi (Indian alphonso mango and Punjab yogurt). Everything was absolutely spectacular. Super fresh, perfect layers of seasoning and the wonderful char from the tandoori oven was awesome. read more

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I claim very slight knowledge of Indian cuisine, and I suspect that purists regard the food here to be as authentic as Chipotle is to Mexican. I love this place. It's the only place that I would happily eat vegetarian. I love the paneer, naan, samosas and that mango hot sauce. Give it a go! read more