Menus

As our menus are subject to change daily and seasonally, items may vary from the below selections.

New Year’s Eve 2018

75 per person
45 optional beverage pairing

FIRST

pick one
  • Oyster "Gol Guppa"
    boondi, sev, pomegranate, mint cilantro water
  • Gold Leaf Dahi Puri
    black garbanzo, tamarind, sweet yogurt

SECOND

  • Jackfruit Bhaji Samosa
    coconut, seasonal pickles, allam chutney

THIRD

served family style
  • Vindaloo Masala
    pick one: short rib or tandoor baby root vegetables
  • Parmesan Moilee
    pick one: lobster tail or hearts of palm
  • Acorn Squash Biryani

SIDES

served family style
  • paneer muttar
  • crispy brussels sprouts
  • Upma Grits
  • Golden Kulcha

FOURTH

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    garam masala, japa ice cream, rose, garam masala ganache

Dinner

Appetizers

  • calamari 65
    11
    rice flour, curry leaf powder, panch puran tomato chutney, lemon
  • goan style mussels
    13
    spicy coconut curry, grilled lime, artisan grilled bread
  • kale pakora chaat
    10
    kale chips, spicy garbanzo, tamarind, mint, yogurt
  • gol guppa shots
    9
    semolina puffs, black garbanzo, potato, mint cilantro water
  • caesar salad
    9
    romaine, garlic naan croutons, lentil papadum, parmesan, anchovy, chauhan blend
  • lamb keema papadi nachos
    12
    spicy lamb keema, papadi chips, tamarind chutney, provel cheese, cucumber tomato kachumbar
  • masala dabba and tandoori bread
    13
    selection of daily chutneys, flavored butters, freshly baked naan
  • garam masala pork belly
    10
    spring greens, apple salad, tamarind gastrique
  • hot chicken pakoras
    12
    house blend spice mix, crispy chicken, ghost pepper sauce
  • tandoori chicken poutine
    12
    tandoori chicken, makhani sauce, kenny's cheese curds, masala fries
  • black eyed pea croquette
    9
    pea and sweet pepper croquette, byadagi chili aioli, jaipur slaw
  • bone marrow
    14
    tamarind panch puran gaze with beef shank chutney, naan crostini
  • naanzanella salad
    12
    strawberry, lychee, chana jor garam, fried naan, lemon yogurt, mint chutney & balsamic dressing
  • peshwari lamb ribs
    14
    duck fat braised ribs, peshwari marinade, indian bbq rub, grilled lime, mint chutney

Kababs

served with mint chutney and seasonal pickled slaw
  • chicken kabab
    15
  • tamarind lamb chops
    16
  • paneer tikka
    14
  • coriander spiced salmon
    18

Breads

  • garlic parmesan naan
    5
  • naan
    4
  • tandoori roti
    3
  • chili cheese kulcha
    5
  • seasonal naan
    5

signature preparations

  • vegetable kichidi
    19
    tandoor vegetables, toor dall kichidi, curry leaf and green pea broth
  • malabari seafood cioppino
    26
    seafood mix, coconut garam masala broth, freshly steamed basmati rice
  • catch of the day
    24
    seasonal catch, tomato rasam, curry leaf fondant potatoes, asparagus chaat
  • tandoor roasted pork tenderloin
    28
    saran ka saag, black garlic, fenugreek sauce
  • tandoori skirt steak
    28
    aloo took, indian green chili butter, red wine demi
  • chili paneer bhurjee relleno
    19
    fire-roasted poblano, yogurt kadi sauce, potato rice cake
  • kashmiri spiced braised Lamb Shank
    28
    lamb osso bucco, caramelized onion and almond sauce, tomato rice, tapioca papadum
  • shrimp and grits
    26
    house-made goa sausage, soji parmesan "grits," indian creole sauce

sides

  • daal of the day
    5
  • basmati rice
    4
  • vegetable of the day
    5
  • hot indian sauce
    2
  • papadum
    2
  • raita
    2
  • chutney
    2
  • desi fare sauce
    4
  • brussel sprouts
    8

Desi fare

you make your own dish … choose one protein and one sauce;
served with freshly steamed basmati rice
  • chicken
    19
  • tikka masala
    tomato cream sauce
  • lamb
    19
  • moilee
    coconut curry
  • shrimp
    19
  • korma
    saffron cashew curry
  • fish
    18
  • saag
    spinach cream sauce
  • paneer
    18
  • bhunna
    robust spicy curry
  • vegetables
    17
  • vindaloo
    spicy tomato, chili, vinegar sauce

Meat and Three

chauhan’s ode to nashville
  • Desi Tiffin
    24
    chef's choice of one protein & sauce served with three signature sides and naan, raita, and papadum

Lunch

Soup, Apps, and Salad

  • warm quinoa chicken salad
    15
    red watercress, piquillo pepper, asparagus, malai chicken paillard, tomato chutney, spiced quinoa
  • naanzenella salad
    12
    strawberry, lychee, chana jor garam, fried naan, lemon yogurt, minty chutney & balsamic dressing
  • caesar salad
    9
    romaine, lentil papadum, parmesan, anchovy, chauhan blend
  • tomato soup and grilled cheese
    12
    tomato and lentil curry soup, spiced provel cheese, artisanal bread, green tomato pickle
  • gol guppa shots
    8
    semolina puffs, black garbanzo, potato, mint cilantro water
  • tandoori chicken poutine
    12
    tandoori chicken, makhani sauce, cheese curds, masala fries
  • keema papadi nachos
    spicy lamb keema, papadi chips, tamarind chutney, provel cheese, cucumber tomato kachumbar
  • dosa corn dogs
    13
    sheek lamb kabab, idilli dosa batter, mint chutney, mango ketchup

Signature Preparations

served with your choice of masala fries or spiced farro
  • Chauhan Burger
    16
    chauhan blend beef, Indian green chili bacon, amol cheese, chaat masala onion rings, red wine demi
  • lamb mint burger
    15
    kabab spiced lamb and mushroom burger
  • black eyed pea tikki burger
    14
    black eyed pea and sweet pepper burger
  • Paneer Kathi Wrap
    14
    red and green peppers, mint chutney
  • Meatball Makhani Sandwich
    14
    pork & beef meatballs, makhani sauce, proves cheese, micro desi salad
  • chicken pakora po boy
    14
    hot chicken, red cabbage slaw, mint chutney
  • grilled fish tacos
    14
    mustard oil marinated fish, desi pico, saffron corn tortilla, cilantro lime crema

desi bowl

make your own bowl
  • spiced quinoa
  • basmati rice
  • mixed greens

Add...

  • Tandoori Chicken
    14
  • paneer and peppers
    13
  • tandoori shrimp
    15
  • garam masala pork belly
    13

top off with curry..

  • tikka masala
    tomato cream sauce
  • saag
    spinach cream sauce
  • bhunna
    robust spicy curry

Desi Fare

chauhan’s ode to nashville
  • indian "Meat and three" THALI
    17
    chef’s choice of meat and three signature sides, rice, chutney, naan, papadum, dessert

Sides

  • naan
    4
  • vegetable of the day
    5
  • daal of the day
    5
  • papadum
    2
  • brussel sprouts
    8

Daily

  • mango lassi
    5
  • water of the day
    3
  • hot tea selection
    2
  • housemade chai tea
    2

Dessert

  • gulab jamun rose cheesecake
    9
    traditional gulab jamuns, NY style cheesecake, strawberry pomegranate molasses
  • jackfruit toffee upside down cake
    9
    jackfruit caramel pound cake, butter pecan ice cream, spiced pecans

Brunch

BRUNCH HANGOVER CURES

  • WATER OF THE DAY
    4
    changes daily, fresh flavors
  • MONI AND THE MULE
    11
    gin, ginger, lemon, chili, lavender, tamarind soda
  • CHAUHAN'S BLOODY MARY
    10
    housemade with tomatillo sauce
  • ARJUN YOU GONNA HAVE ANOTHER ?
    11
    ballotin chocolate bourbon, cinnamon, malibar, egg white
  • AFTERNOON DELIGHT
    10
    vodka, st germain, grapefruit butters, ginger beer, lime
  • STICK FIGURES IN LOVE
    11
    rye whiskey, giffard banana du bresil, fig infused averna amaro, walnut bitters
  • SILK AND SPICE
    11
    chai infused bourbon, malabar spiced liqueur, cream tequila, cinnamon

EYE-OPENING APPS

  • STOP MONKEYING AROUND
    8
    pull apart bread, brown butter, pecans
  • MASALA DABBA AND TANDOORI BREAD
    12
    selection of daily chutneys, flavored butters, freshly baked naan
  • BACON CHICKEN DEVILED EGGS
    9
    tikka masala, tandoori chicken, bacon
  • BREAD PAKORAS
    12
    curry leaf spiced potatoes, sourdough pakoras, mint chutney, mixed greens

THE ESSENTIALS

  • WHAT CAME FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
    15
    potato hash, chicken tikka, fried egg, texas toast
  • ELVIS' FAVORITE
    13
    bacon pancake with banana pudding, peanut brittle, candied bacon, whipped peanut butter paneer & maple syrup
  • TANDOORI SHRIMP & "GRITS"
    16
    tandoori shrimp over creamy semolina “upma” grits and poblano corn relish
  • AANDA CURRY
    14
    for your homestyle curry fix - boiled eggs in a tomato bhunna gravy, basmati rice
  • PORK BELLY TANGRA FRIED RICE
    14
    indo-chinese style fried rice, pork belly, pickled cucumber, fried egg, scallions
  • BREAKFAST PARANTHA TACO
    15
    vindaloo sausage, scrambled eggs, malaysian parantha, provel cheese, kachumber, mango mint chutney
  • CHICKEN & WAFFLES
    14
    sooji waffles with chicken pakoras, mint chutney, mango butter and local honey
  • CHAUHAN BURGER
    16
    chauhan blend beef, indian green chili bacon, amol cheese, chaat masala onion rings, red wine demi, masala fries
  • AMRITSAR COMES TO THE SOUTH
    14
    a quintessential north indian brunch. chole kulche: spicy chickpea sauté, spicy onion stuffed bread, desi salad
  • VINDALOO CHILIQUILLIES
    14
    poached eggs, tortillas, kachumbar, provel, cilantro lime crema
  • TANDOORI SKIRT STEAK & EGGS
    19
    tandoori marinated skirt steak with sunny side up eggs, aloo tuk, spicy butter, red wine demi
  • NAAN FRENCH TOAST
    14
    cinnamon & sugar, dulce de leche cheesecake mousse

SIDES

  • SPICED CANDIED BACON
    4
  • POTATO AND PEPPER HASH
    4
  • FRIES WITH MANGO KETCHUP
    4
  • TEXAS TOAST
    2
  • SIDE HOUSE SALAD
    4

Happy Hour

EAT

  • Meatballs Makhani
    6
    meatballs, provel cheese, makhani sauce
  • Hot Chicken Pakoras
    6
    house blend spice mix, crispy chicken, ghost pepper sauce
  • Tandoori Chicken Poutine
    6
    tandoori chicken, kenny's cheese curds, makhani sauce
  • Black Eyed Pea Croquette
    6
    peas and sweet pepper croquette, byadagi chili aioli, jaipur slaw
  • Lamb Keema Papadi Nachos
    6
    spicy lamb keema, papadi chips, tamarind chutney, provel cheese, cucumber tomato kachumbar

DRINK

  • Old Fashioned
    7
  • Daquiri
    6
  • Margarita
    6
  • Dealer's Choice
    6
  • Wine of the Moment
    6
  • Beer of the Moment
    5

Spirits

cocktails

  • Moni and the Mule
    10
    gin, ginger, lemon, lavender, tamarind soda
  • Bollywood Smash
    10
    vodka,cranberry-basil syrup, lemon, orange bitters
  • ol' chauhan
    11
    american bourbon, averna amaro, cardamom clove coca-cola syrup, spiced cherry bitters
  • my uncle val
    10
    botanical gin, lillet blanc, orange curacao, velvet falernum, lemon
  • the last thyme
    11
    blanco tequila, dry curacao, mezcal, green chartreuse, agave, lime, toasted thyme
  • raat rani
    11
    bacoo rum, ginger, spiced honey, lime, chocolate bitters, japa chai stout, lime peel ice
  • the big eazy
    11
    rye whiskey, angostura amaro, suze, spiced honey, peychauds, absinthe rinse, lemon
  • another ginskey
    11
    ginskey gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, malabar spiced liqueur
  • night move
    10
    rye whiskey, allspice, alpine liqueur, agave, apple bitters, apple brandy spritz
  • down by law
    11
    rye whiskey, lemon, simple syrup, suze, absinthe spritz, mint
  • port manhattan
    11
    bourbon, tawny port, whiskey, barrel aged bitters, spiced cherry, orange spritz
  • the trappist series
    20
    seasonal rotating living cocktail, crafted with house fermented fruits or vegetables

Whiskey Flight

  • flight of 4 whiskeys
    30
    Rua, Single Malt, Chattanooga Single Barrel, Bib & Tucker, Amrut

whisk(e)y

  • dewars
    10
  • laphroaig 10
    11
  • high west american prairie
    13
  • talisker 10
    11
  • talisker 18
    17
  • glenfiddich 12
    11
  • glenfiddich 21
    19
  • glenfiddich 80
    7
  • macallan 12
    14
  • macallan 18
    36
  • macallan rare cask
    45
  • balvenie 14 caribbean cask
    15
  • mid winter's night dram
    36
  • high west campfire
    12
  • iron smoke
    13
  • chattanooga cask
    12
  • chattanooga 1816 reserve
    11
  • george t. stagg
    54
  • belle meade bourbon
    10
  • william la rue
    54
  • amrut single malt
    17
  • aberlour 16
    15
  • TH handy sazerac
    54
  • high west double rye
    10
  • maker's mark
    8
  • WL weller 12
    24
  • old forester signature
    10
  • jack daniels
    8
  • jack daniels rye
    12
  • johnny walker black
    11
  • rittenhouse rye
    10
  • four roses SMB
    11
  • belle meade bourbon
    10
  • woodford reserve
    12
  • basil hayden
    11
  • bulleit rye
    10
  • bulleit bourbon
    10
  • wild turkey rare breed
    15
  • wild turkey revival
    41

bottles/cans

  • einstock white ale
    6
    coriander, orange peel, cotton candy 5.2%
  • lagunitas 'lil sumpin'
    8
    pale wheat ale- strong hops, lemon zest 7.2%
  • taj mahal
    12
    lager- 650 ml 4.5%
  • hi-wire lager
    6
    american lager, grass, biscuit 4.6%
  • delirium red
    8
    belgium ale, fruity aroma, sour cherries, almond hints 8%
  • la fin du monde
    10
    triple style, golden ale, fruit, spice, grains, honey 9%
  • la chouffe
    8
    belgium strong ale-golden malt, fruity aroma 8%
  • festbier
    7
    subtly sweet with a delicate malt nose 5.6%
  • woodpecker
    13
    pale lager-grains, malts, hops 5%
  • yeehaw dunkel
    6
    munich dunkel-coca, carmel, biscuit 5.5%

bubbles

  • prosecco
    10/38
    071/ italy
  • brut
    12/46
    Saint-Hilaire/ France 2016
  • brut
    67
    Tattinger/ Champagne/ NV
  • cuvee
    84
    Veuve/ France
  • cava
    9/34
    Mont Marcal
  • cremant rośe
    13/50
    Calixte/ France NV
  • j vineyards
    75
    Brut Rose

whites

  • riesling
    11/38
    Bree/Germany
  • riesling
    10/38
    Dr Loosen/Germany 2016
  • riesling
    */56
    Willamette Valley/Oregon 2015
  • gruner veltliner
    */38
    Helena/ Austria 2015
  • gewurztraminer
    */38
    Trimbach/Alsace 2013
  • sauvignon blanc
    10/38
    Portillo/Argentina 2012
  • chardonnay
    9/36
    Chauhan Private Label/France 2016
  • chardonnay
    12/46
    Bee's Box/ California 2016
  • chardonnay
    */99
    Far Niente/California 2015
  • vouvray
    */64
    Laurent Kraft/France 2013
  • pinot grigio
    9/36
    Alto Livello/Italy 2017
  • pinot gris
    12/46
    Van Duzer/Oregon 2017
  • pully-fume
    */60
    Hubert Veneau/ France 2017

rose

  • pinot noir
    11/43
    Schloss Gobelburg/ Austria 2016
  • cotes de provence
    11/43
    Maison Saleya/France 2016

reds

  • pinot noir
    12/46
    J Vineyards/ California 2016
  • pinot noir
    */60
    Raptor Ridge/ Willamette Valley 2013
  • pinot noir
    13/50
    L'envoy Straight Shooter/ Willamette Valley 2016
  • red blend
    */58
    Killer Drop/ California 2014
  • bordeaux
    10/38
    Les Hauts De Larde/ France 2016
  • barbera
    10/38
    Mauro Molino/ Italy 20172015
  • malbec
    11/42
    Crios Susana Balbo/ Argentina 2016
  • cabernet sauvignon
    9/36
    Chauhan Private Label/ France 2016
  • cabernet sauvignon
    15/58
    Ghost Pines/ Sonoma County 2015
  • chateaupneuf-de-pape
    */78
    Domaine Jena Deydier et Fils/ France 2013
  • gigondas
    */80
    Domaine la Bouissiere/Rhone 2012
  • grenache
    */71
    Shatter/France 2012
  • syrah
    14/54
    Beckman/ California 2014
  • tempranillo
    11/42
    Baron De Ley/ Spain 2014
  • ripasso
    */42
    Recchia/Valpolicella Italy 2009
  • zinfandel
    */65
    Turley Old Vine/Napa Valley 2015
  • zinfandel
    12/46
    Dry Creek Heritage/Sonoma County 2016

Vegetarian Menu

Appetizers

  • Kale Pakora Chaat
    10
    kale chips, spicy garbanzo, tamarind, mint, yogurt
  • Gol guppa shots
    9
    semolina puffs, black garbanzo, potato, mint cilantro water
  • caesar salad
    9
    romaine, garlic naan croutons, lentil papadum, parmesan, anchovy, chauhan blend
  • masala dabba and tandoori bread
    13
    selection of daily chutneys and flavored butters, freshly baked naan
  • black eyed peas croquette
    9
    peas and sweet pepper croquette, byadagi chili aioli, jaipur slaw
  • paneer tikka poutine
    12
    tandoori paneer, kenny's cheese curds, makhani sauce

Kababs

served with mint chutney & seasonal pickled slaw
  • paneer tikka
    14

signature preparations

  • chili paneer bhurjee relleno
    19
    fire-roasted poblano, yogurt kadi sauce, potato rice cake
  • vegetable kichidi
    19
    tandoor vegetables, toor daal kichidi, curry leaf and green pea broth

desi fare

you make your own dish... choose from one vegetable and one sauce; served with freshly steamed basmati rice
  • paneer
    18
  • vegetables
    18
  • tikka masala
    tomato cream sauce
  • moilee
    coconut curry
  • korma
    saffron cashew curry
  • saag
    spinach cream sauce
  • bhunna
    robust, spicy curry
  • vindaloo
    spicy tomato, chili, vinegar

veg and three

chauhan's ode to nashville
  • desi tiffin
    23
    chef's choice of veg and sauce, served with three signature sides and naan, raita, papadum

sides

  • daal of the day
    5
  • basmati rice
    4
  • vegetable of the day
    5
  • hot indian sauce
    2
  • papadum
    2
  • ghost pepper sauce
    1
  • raita
    2
  • chutney
    2
  • desi fare sauce
    4
  • brussel sprouts
    8

breads

  • garlic parmesan naan
    5
  • naan
    4
  • tandoori roti
    3
    tandoori roti

Dessert

Dessert

  • JACKFRUIT STICKY TOFFEE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
    9
    jackfruit caramel pound cake, salted wafers, butter pecan ice cream, spiced pecans
  • GULAB JAMUN ROSE CHEESECAKE
    9
    traditional gulab jamuns, NY style cheesecake, strawberry pomegranate molasses
  • jalebi cake
    9
    shahi tukda mango pound cake, jalebi, pistachio saffron rabri cream, strawberry, lime zest
  • chocolate gol guppa shots
    9
    chocolate covered gol guppa shots, rose petals, boondi ladoo, rose milk
  • kheer sundae
    9
    saffron rice pudding, strawberries, pistachio ice cream,

drinks

  • mantra artisan ale's japa
    10
    milk stout- chai spices, caramel 6.2%
  • quinta do novela 10 year tawny port
    9
    old vintage blend, dried pear, apricot, cherry
  • landy cognac v.s.o.p.
    12
    coffee, honey, oak, vanilla, spice
  • la pivon vermouth
    10
    gently sweet, herbal, crisp
  • fernet branca
    11
    anise, chamomile, rhubarb
  • cardamaro
    6
    smoke, artichokes, ginger