Cholanad
Cholanad
Four mini samosas placed on curried chickpeas, added with sev, drizzled with chaat masala, served with tangy-salty chutneys
Paneer cut into small slices, battered and fried, served with mint chutney
Flat Fripers made of ground dal (lentils) and cilantro. Lentils are pods of high protein, high fiber and low fat legumes
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!
Fresh vegetables sliced, bapered & fried
Chickpeas worked with grated coconut, A Low-in-fat, high-in-proteins tasty snack from south Indian Coastal regions, Served with Cut Mango Slices
Beaten eggs cooked with onion and green chili in a frying pan until firm, served folded over
Beaten eggs mixed with onion and green chili, stirred, scrambled until cooked
Famous chicken 65 recipe served with raita (yogurt based sauce)
Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, red chili, and fennel seed
Chicken wings marinated in spice mixture, roasted in tandoor oven
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
Slightly spicy and aromatic dish, Jumbo prawns sautéed in chexnad sauce, Worked with Coconut, curry leaves and powdered fenugreek seeds. A Madras Local's Favorite!
Boiled Egg halves worked with roasted onion and tomato. Eggetarian
Mutton (Bone-in) pieces seared with Curry leaves in Kadai, chetinad style
Seasonal fish fillet marinated in spices, slow-cooked by turning sides quickly on Tawa
Tandoori Wings (4), Tropical Beachside Lentils, Prawns Chexnad
Assorted Bajji, Tropical Beachside Lentils, Masala Navratan Tartlets
Assorted Bajji, Tropical Beachside Lentils, Andhra Style Eggs. Eggetarian
Pick your choice of the Bowl above and one Side to make your meal!
Cauliflower Florets mildly sweet 'n sour flavored, Manchurian style, tossed on high flame with herbs
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
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)
Chicken cooked with black pepper, cloves, chili, and fennel seed, Served with Ceylon veechu parota and chicken salna (curry sauce)
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)
Aappam: Sweet 'n Savory Rice Crepe, Authentic and Popular South Indian Festive Dish. Mupon (Bone-in) pieces sautéed with authentic South-Indian seasoning, curried with crushed pepper corns. Can be served with Naan / Parota Bread instead of aappam. Slightly Gamy
(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!
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
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!
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Dosa filled with potato masala. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Dosa coated with spice sauce and filled with potato masala. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Dosa filled with grated vegetables. Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Served with Chutneys and Sambar (Lentil Sauce)
Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Dosa Inner-coated with egg & curried Lamb. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Table length Dosa, intimate eating with friends or family, Dosa stuffed with lamb and chicken. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Table length Dosa, Vegetarian version of big bad tiger. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
Soa layered bread chopped, worked with a drizzle of salna (chicken curry sauce) and egg burji, Sautéed over hot iron griddle. Served with Raita and Chicken Salna (Chicken curry sauce)
A light, round, unleavened wheat bread deep fried. Served with potato masala.
Round wheat bread deep fried. Served with Chick peas.
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.
Flavorful Chicken Tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato based cream Sauce; Recommended with Naan bread or Rice.
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
Tasty as well as nutritious dish of Chicken! Chicken cooked with spinach and mild Indian Spices, Recommended with Tawa roti folds(Chapathi)
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 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 cooked with Red chili, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, array of Indian spices, vinegar, coconut and potato, Recommended with Rice or Naan.
Mutton (Bone-in) pieces sautéed with authentic South-Indian seasoning, curried with crushed pepper corns; Recommended with Rice or Naan or Parota bread. Slightly Gamy
Crab meat with cinnamon, cloves and lentils made as koftas, tossed in chettinad sauce; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Flavorful Shrimp Tikka marinated in garam masala, roasted & cooked with tomato based cream sauce; Recommended with Naan Bread or Rice.
Tilapia fish fillets cooked with onion, tomato, and tamarind pulp, Pondicherry style; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Popular veg curry from chettinad cuisine, Cauliflower florets simmered in ground spices with Ginger & Garlic; Recommended with Parota Bread
Chickpeas and tomatoes are simmered with cumin, garam masala and coriander; Recommended with Naan Bread
Lentil cooked with turmeric and mild spices; Recommended with Rice.
Black lentils, red kidney beans, channa dal cooked with garlic, butter and spices, Recommended with Rice or Naan.
Potato cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices; Surprisingly Tasty and Nutritious! Recommended with Tawa Roti Folds (Chapathi)
Paneer cubes cooked with Spinach and mild Indian spices; Surprisingly Tasty and Nutritious! Recommended with Tawa Roti Folds (Chapathi)
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
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
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
Mixed Vegetables worked in coriander, cumin, coconut milk and turmeric; Recommended with Basmati Rice
Koftas made of seasonal fresh vegetables, chopped greens and ground lentils cooked in makhni sauce; Recommended with Parota Bread
Chicken Cubes | Mint | Lemon
Chicken Cubes | Red Kashmiri Chilli Spice Mix | Yogurt
Salmon | Pan-roasted | Ginger Garlic & Turmeric
Lamb Chops | Garam Masala | Ginger | Garlic
Mixed Vegetable Skewers | Pan-roasted | Garam Masala
Brussel Sprouts | Red Kashmiri Chilli Spice Mix | Yogurt
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
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables.
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables and Eggs.
Rice cooked and pan fried with vegetables, eggs and chicken.
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!)
Kadai Veggie Masala, Spiced baby EggPlant curry, Saag Aloo, Seasonal Veg Poriyal, Yellow Dhal, Sambar, Rasam, Raita, Basmati Rice, Roti & Papad, Gulab Jamun
Naan, garlic naan and roti
Limited availability
Prices depends on quantity
Sweetened Rice pudding, flavored with cardamom & cashew nuts
Rice, milk, cream and sugar, slow cooked and served
Reduced milk solids soaked in sugar syrup
Back in time preparation of ice cream, slightly chewy texture with a sweet, creamy taste
Kulfi is filled in Orange peel and served as Orange slices
Traditional Yogurt based drink, 12 oz serving
Cooling and refreshing drink made of milk mixed with Rose syrup
(Contains Alcohol) Vodka mixed with Thandai and milk or cream, garnish with mukhwas
(Contains Alcohol) Godiva Chocolate liquor and Grand Mariner with an orange zest and chocolate rim
(Contains Alcohol) Vodka mixed with Pan Pasand syrup. shake with ice and pour to shot
Incredible and intensely flavored wine; medium-bodied and balanced with tasty mild black currant, black cherry and gentle oak
Smooth yet robust, this wine offers fresh fruit aromas, rewarding black cherry flavors and a lingering spicy finish on the palate
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
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
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
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
Juicy Red with floral nose of cherry with hints of spice, rich soa red fruit palate
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
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.
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
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
This light and refreshing wine is a modern variation of a classic rosé from Rioja. Floral and acidic, very light on the palepe with notes of red berries
Aromatic with strawberry, red cherry, apple and subtle floral notes. Crisp dry and refreshing with moderate body
Golden raisins on the nose and palepe, Chenin Blanc with some elements of cloves, with a touch of maple sugar
Bright aromas with fresh vibrant and rich falvors of tropical fruit, green apple and floral notes with lingering finish
Refreshingly dry with a hint of residual sugar and tropical fruit
Crispy, light and dry Sauvignon Blanc with just a hint of lemony citrus. Finishes soa with nice brassy flavors
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
A crisp acidity and characteristic Keuka Lake minerality enhance the lively lemon, green apple and floral notes of this wine
Pale yellow in color. Gooseberry and passion fruitiness. Finishes crisp with minerality
Very nice Prosecco. The color is quite clear. Very crisp lemon drop meets apple and honeysuckle flavors. Clean and refreshing, very mouth cleansing
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
The beautiful jade colored union of Hypnotiq, Bombay Sapphire and tropical liquors with a splash of pineapple and a Midori sink
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
Johnie and Jameson assemble over fresh lemon, mole bipers and orgeat almond syrup in a creation of simple satisfaction
Jameson's Irish whiskey, orange juice and ginger ale combined with muddled golden raisins over ice and finished with a sliced chili pepper
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
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
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
A rejuvenating tropical martini of Absolut Citron, St.Germain's Elderflower liquor and fruit juices poured with lemon float
Crown Royal and Disaronno served over ice and imparted with grated indian cinnamon bark
A Merlot based wine punch individually craaed per order from a mixture of juices, Baccardi rum, orange liquor, brandy and fruit
Mint Ginger and Cardomam Infused Pomegranate Juice
Includes a refill
Saffron infused AZ Green Tea
Mint leaves and blueberry worked in Orange juice
Benefits of coconut and chia in one delicious beverage
Cinnamon infused AZ Peach
Agave nectar worked with lemon juice and Ginger
Mango pineapple Orange
Cardamom infused AZ mango cold brew
Fish curry in Grandmother's Menu
a wooden table with plates of food on it
The Big Bad Tiger
the interior of a restaurant
Their version of Pani Puri
Plain Naan Bread, Chicken Tikka Masala
Poor I
Interior of restaurant
spring dosa
Chili chicken
Exterior of restaurant
Chicken 65
Paneer Pakora
Gobi Manchurian with Tomato Pulav Rice
Paneer Pakora, chicken 65, Lime Soda
Masala Navratan Tartlets
Lamb Saag
Chicken Tikka Masala
Drinks menu
Chetinad Chicken curry with Parota
Mango Lassi
Garlic naan
lamb vindaloo
Chetinad Chicken curry with Parota
Madison P.
Sep 17, 2024
I had a great meal with a group of friends here! The atmosphere is nice especially on a rainy evening. I had the yellow dal, garlic naan and mango lassi. Everything was delicious, and the rest of my group thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well!! Just a heads up that anywhere on Franklin St is going to be tricky for parking. Street parking can be difficult and limited so just look for signs for public lots (there are so many nearby) and you'll be fine.
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Liz M.
Aug 23, 2024
Franklin Street is fortunate to have three top notch Indian restaurants within a stone's throw of each other. Each restaurant has a decidedly different perspective. On this particular day, I received the lamb vindaloo - rice an additional up charge. My lunch partner the white vegetable kurma - Parota an additional up charge. The vindaloo was hardy and well spiced (perhaps on the spicer side for some). The flavor close to what one could expect from an authentic home meal. Very tasty! The lamb could have been slightly more tender - but again still very delicious!While I didn't try the veggie kurma, my lunch partner was less than enthusiastic. It's was good, but not as expected. The menu is expansive and the most robust in this particular area. I find the online menu a bit easier to navigate than the physical menu, it may behoove you to check there first. Finally, the price was elevated for a lunch meal and the lack of lunch specials was disappointing. Service and wait time were standard. The next time I'm looking for something more reminiscent of what I'd expect from an authentic Indian home meal or something off the beaten path, I'll be sure to visit here again. Indian Restaurant: 4.4
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Shawn S.
Aug 14, 2024
Really nice music and food. Short of service but overall a great place for a quiet lunch.
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Annamarie A.
Jun 7, 2024
My husband, our youngest daughter, & I came here for lunch last Saturday while our oldest daughter was attending a program at UNC. We had a phenomenal experience here from the food, & drinks to the service, & even the music! Our server was extremely helpful in offering suggestions to my husband & I since we wanted to try something we had not tried before. My husband's dish was the winner of the afternoon, he got the lamb saag. Ordinarily, this is something my husband would not have tried, had he not been given the suggestion from our server. It was delicious! I will be ordering this next time I'm there. I tried Parota for the first time with my Chetinad chicken curry, and I will definitely be trying that again as well. My youngest daughter just stuck with what she knew and got the chicken tikka masala. Everyone was very pleased with their dishes and the next time we are in town, we will absolutely be back.
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Hari R.
Jun 24, 2024
Being a South Indian and after reading the reviews i visited with my friends for dinner. The food was very bad and nowhere close to the actual South Indian food. There is not even enough people to serve and the answer I got was everyone is on vacation and they don't have any one to serve the cocktails. The ambience is average . I typically won't do this level of criticism in any of my reviews until it is so bad.
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Tammy H.
Feb 19, 2023
Good, solid Indian food in Chapel Hill. The spring dosa was a fantastic appetizer with a few different sauces for dipping. The lamb vindaloo had a decent amount of tender lamb with a great sauce. The chicken tikka masala was great as well. The garlic naan was good. The main area for improvement would be on the service. Our waiter was attentive early on but then was more difficult to get a hold of to ask for the check and some to go boxes. He gave a great recommendation for the spring dosa though. Overall, Cholanad is a solid restaurant and I will come back!
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Vanessa H.
Sep 23, 2023
Delicious, flavorful dishes! We got dinner on a quiet Sunday night, and the food came out really quick! I got the pepper chicken with Ceylon parota bread, and my friend got the chettinad chicken curry. the and they were pushed out on this little trolley. The presentation could be better, but I'm not judging off of looks here. The chicken was delicious and packed with aromatic spices, but pretty spicy, so make sure you can handle spice decently well before ordering. It was topped with raw onions and some mint leaves. The parota was really good for dipping, scooping the chicken, and eating it together. My one complaint was that the parota to chicken ratio was a bit off: much less chicken than I wanted but still filling. Overall, really good Indian food around the area!
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Glenn G.
Jul 18, 2023
We've been meaning to try Cholonad for a while and finally decided to go when we had a discount from a local dining club. They used to be in a separate building but are now located where Ham's and Mellow Mushroom were located. We made reservations for an early weeknight dinner and my wife went in while I drove around to the parking lot in the back. We got garlic naan, mango lassis and I got the chetinad curry with parota (a flaky bread I had never tried before). The food was good but unfortunately the service was lacking. It looks like on that night they seemed to have two servers for the entire restaurant. It took us a long time for someone to take our order, and a long time to get our check. Perhaps their service is better on other nights when they have more staff.
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Dave M.
Jun 27, 2023
One of the most authentic tasting indian restaurants we've visited locally. Tender chana without being mush, and fall-apart lamb. The naan basket was underwhelming for me, but my wife quite enjoyed the subdued flavor.Only down side is the price... around $20 per meal, not including drinks, the naan basket, or starters.We spent $75 without trying. Not the cheapest, but very quality.
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Haoran Y.
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing Garlic Naan!! Especially with the sauce!! Lamb saag is also a fantastic dish here
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