Four mini samosas placed on curried chickpeas, added with sev, drizzled with chaat masala, served with tangy-salty chutneys
vegetarian
Paneer Pakora
$8.00
Paneer cut into small slices, battered and fried, served with mint chutney
vegetarian
Dal Fritters
$7.00
Flat Fripers made of ground dal (lentils) and cilantro. Lentils are pods of high protein, high fiber and low fat legumes
vegan
gluten-free
Masala Navratan Tartlets
$8.00
Navratan means nine gemstones! Nine of the vegetables (carrots, potatoes, mix of beans, peas, colorful array of bellpeppers) chosen, made into a mild curry, filled in eat-size poori breads! Yummy!
vegan
Assorted Bajji
$8.00
Fresh vegetables sliced, bapered & fried
vegan
gluten-free
Tropical Beachside Lentils
$6.00
Chickpeas worked with grated coconut, A Low-in-fat, high-in-proteins tasty snack from south Indian Coastal regions, Served with Cut Mango Slices
vegan
gluten-free
Chennai Omelette
$7.00
Beaten eggs cooked with onion and green chili in a frying pan until firm, served folded over
vegetarian
gluten-free
Allergens
egg
Egg Poriyal
$7.00
Beaten eggs mixed with onion and green chili, stirred, scrambled until cooked
vegetarian
gluten-free
Allergens
egg
Chicken 65
$9.00
Famous chicken 65 recipe served with raita (yogurt based sauce)
Pepper Chicken
$10.00
Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, red chili, and fennel seed
Tandoori Wings
Chicken wings marinated in spice mixture, roasted in tandoor oven
gluten-free
Six Wings$8.00
Twelve Wings$14.00
Lamb Chaat
$10.00
Shish kebab made of grilled lamb, probably the best known turkish dish available outside turkey, placed on curried chickpeas and sev, drizzled with chaat masala and tangy-salty chutneys
Served with Basmati Rice, Papad, Tomato pickle, fried curd chili and dessert(sweet rice pudding/Sarkara pongal), Sides served on Banana leaf! Gluten-free. Pick one BOWL and choose ONE SIDE below to make a perfect Traditional Tamil combos! Ask for Vegan Options!
MOR KUZHAMBU/CURED CURRY or SAMBAR or DAL or Rasam
Pick your choice of the Bowl above and one Side to make your meal!
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Allergens
egg
Price depends on your Side below
Tropical Beachside Lentils
$16.00
Assorted Bajji
$17.00
Dal Fritters
$17.00
Chick Peas
$16.00
Urulaikizhangu Podimas/Mashed Potato
$16.00
Chennai Omelette or Andhra Style Eggs or Egg Poriyal
$17.00
Pepper Chicken
$18.00
Chicken 65
$18.00
Mutton Chukka Varuval-Bone-in
$19.00
Fish Tawa Fry
$19.00
Prawns Chettinad
$19.00
Specialities
Gobi Manchurian on Tomato Pulav Rice
$17.00
Cauliflower Florets mildly sweet 'n sour flavored, Manchurian style, tossed on high flame with herbs
vegan
gluten-free
White Vegetable Kuruma with Aappam
$17.00
Aappam: Sweet 'n Savory Rice Crepe, Authentic and Popular South Indian Festive Dish. Mixed vegetables worked in fennel, cumin, garam masala and coconut milk. Can be served with Naan / Parota Bread instead of aappam
vegetarian
gluten-free
Chicken Chilli Roast with Parota Salna
$18.00
Chicken pieces blended in south indian seasoning and Pan-seared with sweet-n-sour sauce; Indo-Chinese inspired Chicken served with Parota Breads and Chicken Salna (Curry Sauce)
Pepper Chicken with Ceylon Veechu Parota Salna
$18.00
Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, chili, and fennel seed, Served with Ceylon veechu parota and chicken salna (curry sauce)
Chetinad Chicken curry with choice of Set Dosa or Aappam or Egg Dosa or Parota
$18.00
Popular Chicken curry from chetinad cuisine, chicken simmered in ground spices with ginger and garlic; aromatic and spicy hot chicken curry! (Dosa: Rice and lentil crepe, Aappam: Sweet n' sour rice crepe, authentic and popular South Indian festive dish, Parota: Soft layered bread)
Ethnic Mutton Milagu Curry with choice of Set Dosa or Aappam or Egg Dosa or Parota
(20 min prep time!) Whole Fish (Pomfret / Red Snapper/ Pompano per availability) coated with house spice blend, wrapped in banana leaf, cooked in tamarind and plated on tomato pulao rice Home-style firm-textured preparation!
gluten-free
Market Price
Curried Mussels Coconuti on Roti
$19.00
Mussels curried with indian spices and coconut milk, this is a goan speciality, for who love shellfish and crave big, bold flavors. Served with Tawa Roti folds
Grandma Recipe: Meen Kuzhambu, Meen Varuval
$19.00
Authentic Fish Curry and Fish Fry: Bone-in Fish (Pomfret/Pompano) sliced, cooked with onion, tomato, coconut milk and tamarind pulp to make curry; Fish fillet or Bone-in fish sliced coated with house spice blend and Pan fried to make Fry, Served with Basmati Rice, Home style!
gluten-free
Dosa
Crispy Crepe made from Rice and black lentils; South Indian Dosa is one of '80 dishes around the world'! Dosa is also very popular in Malaysia, Singapore and ThaiLand!!
Crispy Plain Dosa
$8.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Kal or Set Dosa
$9.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Masala Dosa
$9.00
Dosa filled with potato masala. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mysore Masala Dosa
$10.00
Dosa coated with spice sauce and filled with potato masala. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spring Dosa
$12.00
Dosa filled with grated vegetables. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Plain Uthappam
$8.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Veggie Uthappam
$11.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Pepper Onion Cilantro Dosa (Uthappam)
$11.00
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
vegetarian
gluten-free
Railway Omelette Dosa
$12.00
Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
gluten-free
Madurai Curry Dosa
$17.00
Dosa Inner-coated with egg & curried Lamb. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
gluten-free
The Big Bad Tiger
Table length Dosa, intimate eating with friends or family, Dosa stuffed with lamb and chicken. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
gluten-free
Serves 4$45.00
Tiger on Diet
Table length Dosa, Vegetarian version of big bad tiger. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
A light, round, unleavened wheat bread deep fried. Served with potato masala.
vegan
Chole Bhature
$12.00
Round wheat bread deep fried. Served with Chick peas.
vegan
Curry Pot
Served with Basmati Rice, Substitute Basmati Rice with: Naan/Roti/Tawa Roti fold (Chapathi), Add $1 Garlic Naan/Parota, Add $2; Refer Chef's Recommendations to get the Best Flavor! Note: All Curry entrees are Gluten-Free if ordered with Rice instead of Bread
Mango Pineapple Chicken - Middle Eastern Style**
$16.00
Slightly fruity tasting Middle-eastern style curry; chicken curried with a spoonful of mango puree and topped with grilled pineapple cubes; Recommended with Parota bread.
Chicken Tikka Masala**
$16.00
Flavorful Chicken Tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato based cream Sauce; Recommended with Naan bread or Rice.
Chettinad Chicken Curry*
$16.00
Popular chicken curry from chettinad cuisine, chicken simmered in ground spices with Ginger & Garlic; Aromatic and spicy hot chicken curry! Recommended with Parota Bread or Rice
Chicken Saag
$16.00
Tasty as well as nutritious dish of Chicken! Chicken cooked with spinach and mild Indian Spices, Recommended with Tawa roti folds(Chapathi)
Lamb Saag**
$18.00
Surprisingly tasty as well as nutritious dish of lamb! Lamb Cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices; Recommended with Tawa Roti folds (Chapathi).
Lamb Rogan Josh
$18.00
Lamb braised with a gravy flavored with garlic, ginger, onion, yogurt and aromatic spices includes cloves, bay leaves, cardamon, cinnamon, Recommended with Rice or Naan
Lamb Vindaloo
$18.00
Lamb cooked with Red chili, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, array of Indian spices, vinegar, coconut and potato, Recommended with Rice or Naan.
Baby Eggplants split in the core, rubbed in and out with dry roasted spice mix, toasted in oven, cooked in tamarind sauce; Recommended with Basmati Rice
vegan
Roasted Brussel Sprouts In Tikka Masala**
$15.00
Brussel Sprouts marinated in garam masala, roasted in tandoor oven to tasty tikka, then cooked with tomato based creamy Sauce; Recommended with Naan Bread or Rice
vegetarian
Paneer Tikka Masala**
$16.00
Paneer cubes marinated in garam masala, roasted in tandoor oven to tasty tikka, cooked with tomato based creamy sauce; Recommended with Naan bread or Rice
vegetarian
White Vegetable Kurma**
$15.00
Mixed Vegetables worked in coriander, cumin, coconut milk and turmeric; Recommended with Basmati Rice
vegan
Malai Kofta**
$15.00
Koftas made of seasonal fresh vegetables, chopped greens and ground lentils cooked in makhni sauce; Recommended with Parota Bread
vegetarian
Tandoori
Meat or Vegetable skewers marinated and grilled in tandoor oven Served with Tomato Pulav Rice and Raita
Chicken Mint Rub
$16.00
Chicken Cubes | Mint | Lemon
gluten-free
Chicken Tikka Kebab
$16.00
Chicken Cubes | Red Kashmiri Chilli Spice Mix | Yogurt
gluten-free
Clay Salmon
$21.00
Salmon | Pan-roasted | Ginger Garlic & Turmeric
gluten-free
Tandoori Lamb Chops
$26.00
Lamb Chops | Garam Masala | Ginger | Garlic
Garden Paneer Skewers
$17.00
Mixed Vegetable Skewers | Pan-roasted | Garam Masala
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
$15.00
Brussel Sprouts | Red Kashmiri Chilli Spice Mix | Yogurt
gluten-free
Biryani
Biryani
Luscious Rice Recipe. Rice is cooked with Meat/Vegetables in an aromatic array of spices! We cook our Biryani based on world famous Hyderabadi Dum Biryani style, but with a cholanad touch! Slightly spicier and unique than the original recipe! Served with Chicken Salna (Curry Sauce) and Raita
Vegetarian$15.00
Chicken$16.00
Mutton-Bone-in$18.00
Street Fried Rice
South Indian style fried rice served with tomato sauce.
Vegetatian Fried Rice
$15.00
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables.
vegetarian
gluten-free
Egg Fried Rice
$15.00
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables and Eggs.
gluten-free
Chicken Fried Rice
$16.00
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables, eggs and chicken.
gluten-free
Thali
Meal on Banana Leaf. A re-enactment of Tamil feast, CholaNad's authentic Signature Thali served on Banana Leaf. Available all day fri, sat & sun. Tiger Note: Add Basmati Rice or Pulao instead of Bread for gluten-free eating!
Non-Vegetarian Thali
$22.00
Chicken Chexnad Masala, Fish Mango Red Curry, Andhra Style Eggs, Seasonal Veg Poriyal, Yellow Dhal, Sambar, Rasam, Raita, Basmati Rice, Roti & Papad, Gulab Jamun. (Add chicken $65 / Mupon Chukka Varuval/ Fish Tawa Fry to spice up the experience!)
Sweetened Rice pudding, flavored with cardamom & cashew nuts
gluten-free
Rice Pudding
$5.00
Rice, milk, cream and sugar, slow cooked and served
Gulab Jamun
$5.00
Reduced milk solids soaked in sugar syrup
Street Side Kulfi (Mango or Pistachio)
$6.00
Back in time preparation of ice cream, slightly chewy texture with a sweet, creamy taste
gluten-free
Orange Kulfi
$6.00
Kulfi is filled in Orange peel and served as Orange slices
Mango Lassi
$4.00
Traditional Yogurt based drink, 12 oz serving
vegetarian
gluten-free
Rose Milk
$4.00
Cooling and refreshing drink made of milk mixed with Rose syrup
Tamil Treat
$9.00
(Contains Alcohol) Vodka mixed with Thandai and milk or cream, garnish with mukhwas
Chola's Nite Nite
$10.00
(Contains Alcohol) Godiva Chocolate liquor and Grand Mariner with an orange zest and chocolate rim
CholaNad Panshot
$6.00
(Contains Alcohol) Vodka mixed with Pan Pasand syrup. shake with ice and pour to shot
Wine
Red
St. Suprey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California, 2010
Incredible and intensely flavored wine; medium-bodied and balanced with tasty mild black currant, black cherry and gentle oak
$53.00
$12.00
The Seeker Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Smooth yet robust, this wine offers fresh fruit aromas, rewarding black cherry flavors and a lingering spicy finish on the palate
$32.00
$8.00
Left Coast Pinot Noir Cali's Cuvee, Oregon, 2012
Cali's Pinot Noir is a versatle and food-friendly wine, pairing beauifully with grill dishes. Bright and tense, with leafy autumnal scents adorning forest berry accents, this wine takes on a tangy energy in its bright red fruit
$40.00
$10.00
Bell Town Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2012
Deep, dark, and rich, this wine has cassis, black cherry, chocolate, and smoky oak aromas, also with a good structure, firm tannins and a lingering finish
$32.00
$8.00
Chateau Julien, Merlot, California
Forward fruit aromas of ripe plum, cherry and soa raspberry balance mild tannins and a hint of cedar. A full bodied palate with complexity through the finish
$34.00
$8.00
Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir "Jackson Estate" California 2013
Bright red colored with a fragrant blueberry and boysenberry bouquet, Medium bodied, balanced and very smooth. The flavor profile is a very tasty blueberry and cola blend with notes of black currant and gentle oak
$36.00
$9.00
Terraboa, Transmontanas, Portugal, 2012
Juicy Red with floral nose of cherry with hints of spice, rich soa red fruit palate
$32.00
$8.00
Bodegas Perica Rioja Mi Villa Tinto, Spain
Dark with violet reflexes. Nose: sharp and fruity with some tart-alcohol notes. Prunes + pomegranate + blackberries. Taste: robust, fruits (plums) with vanilla
Limpid, bright, ripe cherry red with purple trim color with Nose: Intense notes of blackberry, ripe strawberry, raspberry and black plum. Palate: Unctuous, smooth and aromatic. Fresh with tannic structure. Long aaertaste, warm and expressive
$40.00
$10.00
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2013, Chianti Classico Docg, Italy
The nose exudes exotic spices, licorice and ripe black cherries. On the palate, there is a big, full mouthfeel with nuances of cinnamon, dried cranberries, and candied orange peel. The finish is long and persistent with hints of caramel.
$40.00
$10.00
Beringer Quantum 2012, Napa Valley, California
Gorgeous, Silky, nuanced and expressive, the Quantum captures plenty of vintage 2012 radiance. Red plum, cherry, spice, leather and mint are all laced together in a supple, generous wine full of near and medium-term appeal
$53.00
$12.00
Licenciado Rioja Reserva 2009, Riaoja, Spain
Rich and full bodied, exibits more mature flavors of dry leather and woody notes, in addition to the usual dark fruits. The finish is wonderfully long and makes a glass go a long way!
Evocative wine with a light salmon rose colour where the fruity tones from the Garnacha, the red berry and raspberry are combined with the floral notes of the Viura. The Viura also ensures cherry notes in its long finish
Aromatic with strawberry, red cherry, apple and subtle floral notes. Crisp dry and refreshing with moderate body
$40.00
$10.00
White
Pichot Vouvray, Vouvray, France, 2012
Golden raisins on the nose and palepe, Chenin Blanc with some elements of cloves, with a touch of maple sugar
$37.00
$9.00
Esteban Martin Chardonnay, Alfamen, Spain, 2011
Bright aromas with fresh vibrant and rich falvors of tropical fruit, green apple and floral notes with lingering finish
$30.00
$7.00
Argum Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, 2012
Refreshingly dry with a hint of residual sugar and tropical fruit
$25.00
$6.00
L' Escargot Sauvignon Blanc, Frnce, 2014
Crispy, light and dry Sauvignon Blanc with just a hint of lemony citrus. Finishes soa with nice brassy flavors
$40.00
$8.00
Montenidoli 'Tradizionale' Vernaccia, 2013
Intense boutique with honeysuckle and buperscotch mingled with minerality and some spice, with considerable heather as well. The palate is mineral, with buperscotch laced warmth and fairly pronounced gun flint biperness, which flow into a clean biper savory finish
$38.00
$9.00
Dr. Konstatin Frank Dry Riesling 2014
A crisp acidity and characteristic Keuka Lake minerality enhance the lively lemon, green apple and floral notes of this wine
$42.00
$8.00
Unparalleled Sauvignon Blanc, Malborough, New Zealand 2014
Pale yellow in color. Gooseberry and passion fruitiness. Finishes crisp with minerality
$36.00
$9.00
Sparkling
Korbet Brut Champagne
$10.00
Prosecco Luna Argenta Treviso D.O.C Brut
Very nice Prosecco. The color is quite clear. Very crisp lemon drop meets apple and honeysuckle flavors. Clean and refreshing, very mouth cleansing
$36.00
$9.00
Beer
Draft
We rotate part of our tap beers seasonally. Please check with your bartender or server for our available selection
Rotating IPA
Pacifico
Mexican Pilsner
Local Porter
Belgian Amber Ale
Hefeweizen
Delirium Tremens
Bottle
Allagash White, Belgian Wheat
Bell's Oberon, Pale Wheat Ale
Bell's Two Hearted, IPA
Big Boss, Hell's Belle, Belgian Style Ale
Dogfish Head, 90 Minute Imperial IPA
Duck-Rabbit, Milk Stout
Flying Horse, Royal Lager (22oz) (India)
Guinness Draught, Strout
Kingfisher, Premium Lager (India)
Boulevard Doublewide IPA
Lonerider Shotgun Betty, Hefeweizen
Lonerider Sweet Josie, Brown Ale
Maharajah, Indian Pilsner (India)
Natty Greene's, Buckshot, Amber Ale
Natty Greene's, Wildflower, Witbier
Natty Greene's, Southern, Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Porter
Peroni Nasro Azzurro
Yuengling, Traditional Lager
Cocktails
Naughty Monkey
$7.00
A refreshing fusion of sauza silver, st.germain elderflower liquor, fresh granny smith apple slices and a touch of tender coconut water served on the rocks
Seaside Chick
$6.00
The beautiful jade colored union of Hypnotiq, Bombay Sapphire and tropical liquors with a splash of pineapple and a Midori sink
Tantric Punch
$7.00
A sweet and spicy orchestrate built of Maker's Mark, St.Germain's Elderflower liquor, fresh lemon and a dash of heat pouredpast a sugared rim
Soccer Balls
$6.00
Johnie and Jameson assemble over fresh lemon, mole bipers and orgeat almond syrup in a creation of simple satisfaction
Nasty Catwalk
$7.00
Jameson's Irish whiskey, orange juice and ginger ale combined with muddled golden raisins over ice and finished with a sliced chili pepper
Sandy Jeans
$7.00
A new approach to the classic dark and stormy blending Disaranno and Myer's Dark Rum with fresh lemon and ginger beer, adorned with a sugared rim
Gambler
$6.00
This michelada inspired cocktail introduces a chili infusion of st.Germain's Elderflower, Sauza Blanco Tequila and fresh lime juice to a salted rimmed glass finished with Pacifico Mexican Pilsner
Cherry Cherry Lady
$8.00
A classic drink craaed with Maker's Mark whiskey, Sweet Vermouth and a perfect dash of Angostura Bipers. Topped with Maraschino Cherry and served up on the rocks
Ka Cha Tee Vu
$6.00
A rejuvenating tropical martini of Absolut Citron, St.Germain's Elderflower liquor and fruit juices poured with lemon float
Another Bad Selfie
$7.00
Crown Royal and Disaronno served over ice and imparted with grated indian cinnamon bark
Love Tail
$8.00
A Merlot based wine punch individually craaed per order from a mixture of juices, Baccardi rum, orange liquor, brandy and fruit
Margarita
$5
Mango Chili Lime
Mango Kulfi
Coconut Pineapple
Chocolate Almond
Pomegranate Mint
Classic
Pistachio Creamsicle
Mojito
$6
Minty Lime
Blueberry + Tender Coconut
Peach Green Tea
Mango Ginger
Coco Almond
Ginger Pistachio
Watermelon
Martini
$7
Pomegranate
Orange Ginger
Light Lemon Drop
Brandy Alexander
Nuts and Berries
Green Apple
Gin Martini
Lites
$6
Minty Lime Mojito
Berry Sangria
Light Lemon Drop Martini
Pomegranate Vodka Spritzer
Hibiscus Champagne
Mimosa
Coconut Champagne Fruit Punch
Skinny Margarita
Liquor
Single Malts
Lagavulin 16yr (Islay)
$21.00
Mcclellland's (Highland)
$11.00
Glenmorangie (Highland)
$13.00
Glenfidich 12yr (Speyside)
$15.00
Glenlivet 12yr (Speyside)
$15.00
Christian Drouin Selection
$11.00
Johnie Walker Black Label 12yr
$13.00
Johnie Walker Blue Label 28yr
$39.00
Non-Alcoholic
Organic
Contains no Alcohol
Pomegranate Desire
$4.00
Mint Ginger and Cardomam Infused Pomegranate Juice
Iced Tea / Green Tea
$3.00
Includes a refill
Saffron Infused Green Tea
$4.00
Saffron infused AZ Green Tea
Blueberry Mint Orangeade
$4.00
Mint leaves and blueberry worked in Orange juice
Coconut Water + Chia + Raspberry Lemonade
$5.00
Benefits of coconut and chia in one delicious beverage
Cinnamon Peach Belini
$4.00
Cinnamon infused AZ Peach
Lemon Ginger Agave
$4.00
Agave nectar worked with lemon juice and Ginger
Tropical Juice Blend
$3.00
Mango pineapple Orange
Mango Cardamom Cold Brew
$4.00
Cardamom infused AZ mango cold brew
Kreativ Fizz
Includes a refill) CholaNad offers custom fizzy drinks! Get your favorite drink fizzed up with sparkling soda or ginger ale! Go creative as you desire! (Some are available sugar-free, check with waiter)
Fruit Fizz
$3
Apple Pineapple Lime Raspberry
Strawberry Orange Peach
Spice Fizz
$3. Spice Infused Ginger Ale
Cardamom Cinnamon Mint Bayleaf
Cloves Cumin Saffron
Nutty Fizz
$3
Coconut Almond Vanilla Chocolate
*Hot & Spicy. **Mild
indicates a spicy dish
Vegetarian Appetizers
Samosa Chat
Crispy Turnovers with seasoned potatoes & green peas
Our strategy is simple. We intend to succeed by giving people a combination of excellent and interesting South Indian food in an environment that appeals to a wide and varied group of students and successful adults. All menu items are moderately priced for the area. While we are not striving to be the lowest-priced restaurant, we are aiming to offer exceptional food at reasonable prices for the average restaurant diner.