Chola

4.1 (604)

$30 and under

Indian

232 East 58th Sreet, New York, NY 10022

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Since opening doors in 1998 to a New York Times review, "an Indian restaurant breaks the mold,” Chola has been at the forefront of innovating Indian cuisine in NYC. Now focusing on flavors derived from the 8,000 miles of Indian coastline, Chola presents these seaside delicacies in a modern, fine-dining context.

This Fall 2019, Chola’s new menu embarks on a journey along the shores of the western states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala, to the eastern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Bengal. Join us as we explore the best of what India’s coastal palate has to offer.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://cholany.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer catering for all occasions.
Private party facilities
Private parties are available for up to 50 guests.

Location
232 East 58th Sreet, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Parking details
Discount parking is available at 300 East 59 Street, $10 for 8 hours.
Public transit
The 4,5,6, N, R & W Trains to 59th Street and Lexington Avenue Subway Station. The E Trains to 53rd Street and 3rd Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Chola.

4.1

(604)

4.2Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
1.5Value

Noise • Moderate

604 Reviews

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BigDaddy
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delicious food and intimate and relaxing ambience. Very much recommend
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Warren Gold
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chola has changed for the better. the ambiance has improved and so has the quality of the cooking. They have a nice section for "street food" and the vegetarian dishes have improved taste as compared to past times. For an upscale Indian restaurant which is not crazy priced Chola should be on the list.
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Carlo Gold
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
delicious food but quite noisy; we were at a table for 5 and could barely hear our friends on the other side.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband cannot have garlic and they were on top of it before we even asked our server about it. They were very helpful in making suggestions. Most restaurants and give you something bland and boring. Chola served lentils and salmon without garlic and they were delicious. The service is top notch and the food is delicious.
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MayurG
Tahoe2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent, and authentic. On a Tuesday night we visited, the restaurant was not busy, so it made for a really nice, quiet dining experience. Would recommend the restaurant to anyone. A note about the cocktails - though they sound exotic in their descriptions, order carefree, as they do not stray too far from the traditional. The only reason I dinged them on the atmosphere is because the staff was preparing for the next day's lunch buffet while we were still enjoying our dinner.
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MichelleM
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Couldn’t believe we’d never been to Chola as it’s in the neighborhood. The food is excellent as is the wait staff. We had a large group that included a stroller and everyone was very accommodating. Some type of wet wipe or finger bowl would be nice after eating the crab dishes - they are covered in delicious curry but served in shell so it’s a bit of a mess. Overall a great dining experience - we will be back!
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CellaChick Gold
New York City16 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 6, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was awful!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They brought out a special birthday dessert it was lovely and sweet.
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openmouth Gold
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our third time here since discovering it a couple months ago. We love this restaurant - the food, ambience, staff, management, service and experience. It’s amazing! We first came with guests and keep coming back to treat more guests. Today, we brought my brother who’s visiting from LA and said their garlic naan was the best he’s had in his life. His sister in law who lives here joined us and she agreed and said the food was “unreal”. Chola always exceeds our expectations! Thank you!
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Eddie
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, fresh and great selection. Staff was friendly and attentive
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://cholany.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer catering for all occasions.
Private party facilities
Private parties are available for up to 50 guests.

Location
232 East 58th Sreet, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Parking details
Discount parking is available at 300 East 59 Street, $10 for 8 hours.
Public transit
The 4,5,6, N, R & W Trains to 59th Street and Lexington Avenue Subway Station. The E Trains to 53rd Street and 3rd Avenue.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Chola

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Menu

Tandoor

Achari Chicken Tikka*$14.00

Chicken Tikka$14.00

Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala$14.00

Butter Chicken*$14.00

Chicken Chettinad*$14.00

Chicken Saag$14.00

Chicken Vindaloo**$14.00

Lamb

Lamb Chennai*$14.00

Lamb Rogan Josh$14.00

Vegan

Rajma (Kidney Beans)$12.00

Chole (Chick Peas)$12.00

Egg Plant Bharta$13.00

Aloo Gobi$13.00

Vegetarian

Saag Paneer$13.00

Mutter Panner$13.00

Malai Kofta$13.00

Fish

Fish Moilee$15.00

Shrimp

Kerala Shrimp Pappas$15.00

Shrimp Tikka Masala$15.00

Mughlai Biryani

Chicken Rice Pilaf$14.00

Reviews

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