Upscale Indian dining with South Indian coastal specialties. Known for elegant ambiance & friendly service. Offers tandoor & vegan options.
This long-established Indian restaurant, located in Manhattan, is known for its elegant ambiance and friendly service. While the menu offers a variety of dishes, including tandoor and vegan options, the South Indian specialties are particularly recommended. Diners can expect a bright and inviting atmosphere, making it a noteworthy destination for those seeking authentic Indian flavors.
The restaurant is known for its Indian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on South Indian coastal dishes. Recommended items include the Goan fish curry and Chettinad chicken curry with lemon rice. The Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry (bone-in chicken curry) and tandoori grilled lamb chops are also highlighted. However, some reviews suggest a decline in quality and recommend alternative Indian restaurants.
"The Goan fish curry and Chettinad chicken curry with lemon rice are highlighted as South Indian specialties. The Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry and tandoori grilled lamb chops are also recommended."
Customers generally praise the elegant ambiance and friendly service. While some find the food excellent, others suggest there are better Indian options available in Manhattan.
Important Note
There are mixed reviews regarding the current quality of the food, with some users suggesting that the restaurant's standards have declined. The availability of the buffet may also be inconsistent.
"The commenter loves the tandoori grilled lamb chops at Chola."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as a recommendation."
Positive"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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