Upscale Indian w/ authentic South Indian coastal specialties. Elegant ambiance, friendly service. Goan fish curry & Chettinad chicken highlights.
An established Indian restaurant offering a refined dining experience with a focus on South Indian coastal cuisine. Known for its bright, elegant ambiance and friendly service, it presents a diverse menu featuring tandoori and vegan options. Signature dishes like the Goan fish curry and Chettinad chicken curry with lemon rice are highlights, offering a taste of authentic South Indian flavors in a sophisticated setting.
This restaurant specializes in South Indian coastal cuisine, offering an upscale dining experience. While known for dishes like Goan fish curry and Chettinad chicken curry with lemon rice, some patrons suggest that the quality has diminished over time, recommending other establishments for a superior Indian dining experience.
"The Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry, a bone-in chicken curry, is specifically recommended. The Goan fish curry and Chettinad chicken curry with lemon rice are also highlighted as signature South Indian specialties."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising its long-standing reputation for excellent Indian food and specific dishes like Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry. However, others feel the quality has declined, with some recommending alternative Indian restaurants.
Important Note
There are conflicting reports regarding the availability of the dinner buffet and a general sentiment from some users that the restaurant's quality has declined, with other Indian dining options being recommended.
"The user agrees that Chola has declined significantly, attributing it to a change in ownership and menu. They recommend Kebab Aur Sherab as a much better alternative for delicious food, though it's more casual."
Negative"This comment directly states that Chola 'sucks' and recommends other Indian restaurants like Kanyakumari, Chatti, Kebab Aur Sherab, and Dilli Dilli as better alternatives."
Negative"This user suggests that while Chola has a large menu, there are better Indian options available in Manhattan, although not in midtown. They acknowledge Chola is a convenient option for those in midtown and that it was previously a good choice for visitors wanting home-style cooking."
Negative"The user mentions Chola as a potential Indian restaurant option, noting its great menu and spacious appearance in pictures."
Neutral"This commenter expresses their love for Chola, located on 58th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue."
Positive"This commenter stated that when they last visited Chola for the buffet, they were met with an incredulous reaction, suggesting the buffet might no longer be available."
Negative"Chola is mentioned as having a better lunch buffet than Darbar Grill, costing $17.99 (Monday-Thursday only)."
Positive"The commenter is a big fan of Chola for general Indian food and mentions they offer a bone-in chicken curry called Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry."
Positive"The commenter recommends Chola as a slightly less fancy but excellent and long-established Indian restaurant."
Positive"A commenter initially suggested Chola as a potential Indian dinner buffet option, though a reply questioned if they offer a dinner buffet."
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