Traditional & contemporary South Indian cuisine served in a spacious, polished setting.
CholaNad is derived from Chola dynasty headquartered at Uraiyur near Trichy, TamilNadu, India.
Our company South Indian LLC goal was to pick the famous food items from different parts of TamilNadu and few items from other states to make the perfect combination, present in a nice ambience to enrich the dining experience of our customers.
We are very confident about our quality food items and proud to be able to bring that to our Triangle area.
We are not a typical Indian Restaurant that you have seen in States, we are unique that you will experience when you dine-in with us!
We also offer Delivery thru’ GrubHub, Uber Eats and Takeout central.
We also do catering for private party or events on or offsite.
4.1 – 815 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
| Menu | |
| Appetizers | |
| Samosa Chaat – Vegetarian Four mini Samosas on curried chickpeas, served with sev, drizzled with chaat masala and tangy-salty chutneys |
$8.00 |
| Paneer Pakora – Vegetarian Paneer cut into small slices, battered & fried, served with mint chutney |
$8.00 |
| Dal Fritters – Vegan, Gluten Free Flat fritters made of ground dal(lentils) and cilantro, high protein, high fiber, and low-fat legumes |
$7.00 |
| Masala Navratan Tartlets – Vegan Navratan means nine gemstones! Nine vegetables(carrots, potatoes, a mix of beans, peas, colorful array of bell peppers) made into to a mild curry, filled in bite-size poori breads! Yummy! |
$8.00 |
| Assorted Bajji – Vegan, Gluten Free Fresh onion, plantain, and potato vegetables sliced, battered & fried, served with mint chutney |
$8.00 |
| Tropical Beachside Lentils – Vegan, Gluten Free Chickpeas with grated coconut, A low-in-fat, high-in proteins tasty snack from South Indian coastal regions, Served with cut mango slices |
$6.00 |
| Chennai Omelette – Eggetarian, Gluten Free Beaten eggs cooked with onion and green chili in a frying pan until firm, served folded over |
$7.00 |
| Egg Poriyal – Eggetarian, Gluten Free Beaten eggs with onion and green chili, stirred, scrambled until cooked, served in the bowl |
$7.00 |
| Egg Bonda – Eggetarian Beaten eggs with onion and green chili, stirred, scrambled until cooked, served in the bowl |
$7.00 |
| Chicken 65 Chicken marinated with spices, deep-fried and served with raita(yogurt-based sauce) |
$9.00 |
| Pepper Chicken Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, red chili, and fennel seed |
$10.00 |
| Tandoori Wings Chicken wings marinated in spice mixtures, roasted in a tandoor oven (Gluten-Free) |
$8.00 |
| Lamb Chat – Gluten Free Shish kebab of lamb, grilled Turkish style, placed on curried chickpeas and sev, drizzled with chaat masala and tangy-salty chutneys |
$10.00 |
| Prawns Chetinad – Gluten Free Slightly spicy and aromatic dish, jumbo shrimp sautéed in Chettinad sauce, worked with coconut, curry leaves, and powdered fenugreek seeds. A Madras localʼs favorite! |
$11.00 |
| Andhra Style Eggs – Eggetarian, Gluten Free Boiled egg halves worked with roasted onion and tomato |
$7.00 |
| Mutton Chukka Varuval (Bone-in Goat) Mutton pieces seared with curry leaves in Kadai, Chettinad style |
$11.00 |
| Fish Tawa Fry Choose seasonal fish fillet(boneless) or pampano(bone-in) slice marinated in spices, slow-cooked by turning sides quickly on Tawa |
$10.00 |
| Tiger Sampler Platter Tandoori Wings, Beachside Lentils, Prawns Chettinad |
$18.00 |
| Veggie Sampler Platter Bajji, Beachside Lentils, Masala Navratan Tartlets |
$16.00 |
| Huevo Sampler Platter Beachside Lentils, Bajji, Andhra Style Eggs |
$14.00 |
| Soups | |
| Egg Drop Soup | $5.00 |
| Chicken Egg Drop Soup | $7.00 |
| Rasam | $5.00 |
| Sambar | $6.00 |
| Traditional Tamil Combos | |
| Veg Bowl – SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE, PAPAD, TOMATO PICKLE, FRIED CURD CHILLI AND DESSERT(RICE PUDDING / SARKARA PONGAL) Pick a BOWL & one SIDE (look for Vegan, Vegetarian and Non-Veg options to make your choice) for Traditional Tamil combos! BOWL Options: MOR KUZHAMBU (CURD CURRY) (VEGETARIAN) OR SAMBAR (VEGAN) OR DAL (VEGAN) OR RASAM (VEGAN) SIDE Options: BEACHSIDE LENTILS Vegan$16| ASSORTED BHAJJI Vegan $17| DAL FRITTERS Vegan $17|CHICK PEAS Vegan $16|URULAIKIZHANGU PODIMAS Vegan $16|Mashed Potato |
$17.00 |
| Non-Veg Bowl – SERVED WITH BASMATI RICE, PAPAD, TOMATO PICKLE, FRIED CURD CHILLI AND DESSERT(RICE PUDDING / SARKARA PONGAL) Pick a BOWL & one SIDE (look for Vegan, Vegetarian and Non-Veg options tomake your choice) for Traditional Tamil combos! BOWL Options: MOR KUZHAMBU (CURD CURRY) (VEGETARIAN)OR SAMBAR (VEGAN)OR DAL (VEGAN)OR RASAM (VEGAN) SIDE Options: CHENNAI OMELETTE (OR) ANDHRA STYLE EGGS (OR) EGG PORIYAL EGGETARIAN $17|PEPPER CHICKEN $18, CHICKEN 65 $18, MUTTON CHUKKA VARUVAL(BONE-IN) $19, FISH TAWA FRY $19, PRAWNS CHETTINAD $19 |
$19.00 |
| Specialities | |
| Gobi Manchurian on (Tomato Pulao Rice OR Lemon Rice) – Vegan Cauliflower Florets mildly sweet ʼnʼ sour flavored, Manchurian style, tossed on high flame with herbs, Served with Tomato Pulao Rice |
$17.00 |
| White Vegetable Kurma with Parota OR Aappam – Vegetarian (Parota: Soft layered bread, Aappam: Sweet ʼn’ sour rice crepe, glutenfree authentic and popular South Indian festive dish), Mixed vegetables worked in fennel, cumin, garam masala, and coconut milk |
$17.00 |
| Chicken Chili Roast with Parota Salna Chicken pieces blended in South Indian seasoning and pan-seared with sweetʼnʼ sour sauce; Indo-Chinese inspired chicken served with parota breads and chicken salna (curry sauce) |
$18.00 |
| Pepper Chicken with Ceylon Veechu Parota Salna Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, chili, and fennel seed, Served with Ceylon veechu parota and chicken salna (curry sauce) |
$18.00 |
| Chetinad Chicken Curry with (Pick one) Set Dosa/Aappam/Egg Dosa/Parota (Dosa: Rice and lentil crepe, Aappam: Sweet ʼn’ sour rice crepe, authentic and popular South Indian festive dish, Parota: Soft layered bread), Popular chicken curry from chettinad cuisine, chicken simmered in ground spices with ginger & garlic; aromatic and spicy hot chicken curry! |
$18.00 |
| Ethnic Mutton Milagu Curry (Bone-in Goat) with (Pick one) Set Dosa/Aappam/Egg Dosa/Parota (Dosa: Rice and lentil crepe, Aappam: Sweet ʼn’ sour rice crepe, authentic and popular South Indian festive dish, Parota: Soft layered bread), Mutton (bone-in) pieces sautéed with authentic South Indian seasoning, curried with crushed peppercorns |
$19.00 |
| Whole Fish on Banana Leaf – Gluten Free Bone-in Whole Fish(Pomfret/ Red Snapper/ Pompano) coated with the house spice blend, wrapped in a banana leaf, cooked in tamarind, and plated on lemon or tomato pulao rice. Home Style Firm-textured Preparation! |
$26.00 |
| Curried Mussels Coconuti with Roti Mussels curried with Indian spices and coconut milk, for those who love shellfish and crave big, bold flavors. Served with tawa roti folds (chapathi) |
$19.00 |
| Shrimp Chetinad with Rice – Gluten Free Jumbo Shrimp cooked in chettinad Sauce , worked with coconut, Curry leaves and powered fenugreek seeds |
$26.00 |
| Grandma Recipe: Meen Kuzhambu, Meen Varuval (Fish Curry & Fish Fry) – Gluten Free Bone-in fish (Pomfret/ Red Snapper/ Pompano) sliced, cooked with onion, tomato, coconut milk and tamarind pulp for Curry Fish fillet/slice coated with house spice blend and Pan fried for Fry Served with Basmati Rice Home Style! |
$19.00 |
| Dosa – Vegetarian, Gluten Free | |
| Crispy Plain Dosa Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$8.00 |
| Set Dosa Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$9.00 |
| Masala Dosa (Potato Masala) Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$10.00 |
| Mysore Masala Dosa (Potato Masala) Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$11.00 |
| Spring Dosa Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$12.00 |
| Plain Uthapam Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$8.00 |
| Veggie Uthapam Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$11.00 |
| Pepper Onion Cilantro Dosa or Uthapam Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$11.00 |
| Tiger on Diet Table length Dosa; Veggie version of Big Bad Tiger (Serves 4), served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$40.00 |
| Poori Kizhangu – Vegan, Gluten A light, round, unleavened wheat bread deep fried. Served with Potato |
$11.00 |
| Chole Bhature – Vegan, Gluten Round wheat bread deep fried. Served with Chick peas |
$12.00 |
| Kothu Parota – Gluten Soft layered parota bread chopped, worked with a drizzle of Veggie Kurma, sautéed over hot iron griddle |
$12.00 |
| Dosa – Non-Vegetarian, Gluten Free | |
| Railway Omelette Dosa Rice crepe served with Sambar & Chutneys (Tomato, Coconut, Cilantro) |
$12.00 |
| Sauteed Chicken Dosa Rice crepe served with Raita and Chicken Salna |
$15.00 |
| Madurai Curry Dosa Rice crepe Inner-coated with egg & curried Lamb, served with Raita and Chicken Salna |
$17.00 |
| The Big Bad Tiger Table length Dosa; stuffed with lamb and chicken Intimate eating with friends and family (Serves 4), served with Raita and Chicken Salna |
$45.00 |
| Kothu Parota – Gluten Soft layered parota bread chopped, worked with a drizzle of Chicken Salna and Egg Burji, sautéed over hot iron griddle |
$14.00 |
| Curry Pot-VEGETARIAN (Served with Basmati Rice(Gluten Free), Replace Basmati Rice with Naan/Roti/Chapathi-Add $1; Garlic Naan/Parota-Add $2) | |
| Gobi Chetinad Popular veg curry from Chettinad cuisine, cauliflower florets simmered in ground spices with ginger & garlic, Recommended with Parota Bread, Opt Rice/Plain Naan/Roti/Chapathi instead of Parota for Vegan option! |
$15.00 |
| Chana Masala Chickpeas and tomatoes are simmered with cumin, garam masala and coriander; Recommended with Naan Bread |
$14.00 |
| Yellow Dal Tadka Variety of lentils cooked with onion, tomato, and green chili; Recommended with Roti or Basmati Rice |
$14.00 |
| Dal Makhani Black lentils, Red kidney bean, channa dal cooked with garlic, butter and spices; Recommended with Rice or Naan Bread |
$14.00 |
| Saag Aloo Potato cubes cooked with spinach and mild Indian spices, tasty and nutritious! Recommended with Tawa Roti Folds (Chapathi) |
$15.00 |
| Saag Paneer Paneer cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices, tasty and nutritious! Recommended with Tawa Roti Folds (Chapathi) |
$16.00 |
| Spiced Baby Eggplants (Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu) Baby eggplants split in the core, rubbed in and out with dry roasted spice mix, toasted in the oven, cooked in tamarind sauce, Recommended with Basmati Rice |
$16.00 |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts in Tikka Masala 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 |
$15.00 |
| Paneer Tikka Masala 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 |
$16.00 |
| White Vegetable Kurma Mixed vegetables worked in coriander, fennel, cumin, turmeric and coconut milk, Recommended with Basmati Rice or Parota |
$15.00 |
| Malai Kofta Koftas made of seasonal fresh vegetables, chopped greens and ground lentils cooked in makhni sauce, Recommended with Parota bread |
$15.00 |
| Curry Pot-NON-VEG (Served with Basmati Rice(Gluten Free), Replace Basmati Rice with Naan/Roti/Chapathi-Add $1; Garlic Naan/Parota-Add $2) | |
| Mango Pineapple Chicken – Middle Eastern Style 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 |
$16.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Flavorful chicken tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato-based cream sauce, Recommended with Naan bread or Rice |
$16.00 |
| Chetinad Chicken Curry 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 |
$16.00 |
| Chicken Saag Tasty as well as nutritious dish of Chicken! Chicken cooked with spinach and mild Indian spices, Recommended with Tawa Roti folds (Chapathi) |
$16.00 |
| Lamb Rogan Josh 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 |
$18.00 |
| Lamb Vindaloo Lamb cooked with red chili, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, array of Indian spices, vinegar, coconut and Potato, Recommended with Rice or Naan |
$18.00 |
| Lamb Saag Tasty as well as nutritious dish of lamb! Lamb cubes cooked with spinach and mild Indian spices, Recommended with Tawa Roti folds (Chapathi) |
$18.00 |
| Ethnic Mutton (Bone-in Goat) Milagu Curry Mutton (bone-in) pieces sautéed with authentic South Indian seasoning, curried with crushed peppercorns, Recommended with Rice or Naan or Parota bread |
$18.00 |
| Shrimp Tikka Masala Flavorful shrimp tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato based cream sauce, Recommended with Naan Bread or Rice |
$18.00 |
| Fish Mango Red Curry – Pondicherry Style Tilapia fish fillets cooked with onion, tomato and tamarind pulp, Pondicherry style, Recommended with Basmati Rice |
$17.00 |
| Tandoor Oven Special (Served with choice of Tomato Pulao or Lemon Rice, Raita, Salad and Lemon piece) | |
| Chicken Mint Rub – Gluten Free | $16.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Kabob – Gluten Free | $16.00 |
| Tandoori Lamb Chops – Gluten Free | $26.00 |
| Clay Salmon – Seafood, Gluten Free | $22.00 |
| Garden Paneer Skewars – Vegetarian | $17.00 |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Vegetarian, Gluten Free | $15.00 |
| Street Fried Rice | |
| Vegetarian Fried Rice – Gluten Free South Indian style fried rice served with Tomato sauce (Gluten-Free) |
$15.00 |
| Egg Fried Rice – Gluten Free South Indian style fried rice served with Tomato sauce (Gluten-Free) |
$15.00 |
| Chicken Fried Rice South Indian style fried rice served with Tomato sauce (Gluten-Free) |
$16.00 |
| Biryani Specials | |
| Vegetarian Biryani – Gluten Free Rice is cooked with vegetables in an array of spices, cooked based on world famous Hyderabad Dum Biryani style, but with a CholaNad touch! Slightly spicier and unique than original recipe! Served with raita |
$15.00 |
| Chicken Biryani – Gluten Free Rice is cooked with Chicken in an array of spices, cooked based on world famous Hyderabad Dum Biryani style, but with a CholaNad touch! Slightly spicier and unique than original recipe! Served with chicken salna (curry Sauce) & raita |
$16.00 |
| Mutton (Bone-in Goat) Biryani – Gluten Free Rice is cooked with goat meat (bone-in) in an array of spices, cooked based on world famous Hyderabad Dum Biryani style, but with a CholaNad touch! Slightly spicier and unique than original recipe! Served with chicken salna (curry Sauce) & raita |
$18.00 |
| Thali (Meal on Banana Leaf) Available all day FRI, SAT & SUN A re-enactment of Tamil feast, CholaNadʼs authentic signature Thali Served | |
| Vegetarian Thali Spiced baby Eggplant curry, Saag Aloo/Paneer, Seasonal Veg Poriyal, Yellow Dhal, Sambar, Rasam, Raita, Basmati Rice, Roti & Papad, Gulab Jamun |
$19.00 |
| Non-Vegetarian Thali Chicken Chettinad Masala, Fish Mango Red Curry, Andhra Style Eggs, Seasonal Veg Poriyal, Sambar, Rasam, Raita, Basmati Rice, Roti & Papad, Gulab Jamun |
$22.00 |
| Treats | |
| Sarkara Pongal Sweetened Rice pudding, flavored with cardamom & cashew nuts |
$5.00 |
| Rice Pudding Rice, milk, cream and sugar, slow cooked and served |
$5.00 |
| Gulab Jamun Reduced milk solids soaked in sugar syrup |
$5.00 |
| Kulfi (Mango or Pistachio) Back in time preparation of ice cream, slightly chewy texture with a sweet, creamy taste |
$6.00 |
| Orange Kulfi Kulfi is filled in Orange peel and served as Orange slices |
$6.00 |
| Mango Lassi Traditional yogurt based drink, 12 oz serving |
$4.00 |
| Rose Milk Cooling and refreshing drink made of Milk mixed with Rose syrup, 12 oz serving |
$4.00 |
| Tamil Treat – Contains Alcohol Vodka mixed with Thandai and milk or cream, garnish with mukhwas |
$9.00 |
| Chola’s Nite Nite – Contains Alcohol Godiva chocolate liquor and Grand Mariner with an orange zest and chocolate rim |
$10.00 |
| Chola’s Pan Shot – Contains Alcohol Vodka mixed with Pan Pasand syrup, shake with ice and pour to shot |
$6.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: cholanad.comopentable.com
Contact CholaNad Restaurant & Bar
Address: 310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (800) 246-5262
Website: http://www.cholanad.com/
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM–11PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM–11PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM–9:30PM |
| Monday | 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–10PM |
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