Elegant southern coastal Indian cuisine with a refined ambiance. Known for flavorful Goan fish curry & Chettinad chicken.
This established Indian restaurant offers a refined dining experience with a focus on southern coastal Indian cuisine. Known for its elegant ambiance and polished service, Chola presents beautifully plated dishes. Standout options include a flavorful Goan fish curry and a rich Chettinad chicken curry, perfectly complemented by fragrant lemon rice.
Chola specializes in southern coastal Indian cuisine, with notable dishes including a Goan fish curry and a Chettinad chicken curry. While some diners enjoy the authentic flavors and dishes like Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry, others feel the quality has declined and suggest exploring other options.
"Standout dishes include a flavorful Goan fish curry and a rich, peppery Chettinad chicken curry, which pair well with their lemon rice. The Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry is also specifically mentioned."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some praising its long-standing reputation and specific dishes like Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry, while others note a decline in quality and suggest better alternatives exist.
Important Note
Some customers suggest that the quality of Chola has declined over time, and there might be better Indian dining options available elsewhere in Manhattan. The availability of a dinner buffet is also uncertain.
"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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