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Chola

Lunch daily 12–3pm; Dinner Mon–Sat 5–10:45pm, Sun 5–10pm

  • 232 E 58th Street, New York, NY 10022
  • (212) 688-4619
  • Last verified: September 2026
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Assorted tandoori kebabs, chicken and shrimp on skewers cooking inside the glowing tandoor oven at Chola in New York

Menu

Starters — Soup

  • Savitri Amma's Rasam$11.95

    Tangy tomato lentil soup

  • Mulligatawny$11.95

    Mashed lentils, coconut, lemon

Starters — Veg

  • Onion Pakora$12.95

    Crispy onion fritters

  • Samosa$13.95

    Spiced potato and cauliflower filling

  • Kurkuri Bhindi$15.95

    Crispy okra, besan flour, chaat masala, lime

  • Lasoni Gobi$15.95

    Tangy cauliflower, ginger, garlic

  • Tamarind Eggplant$15.95

    Chaat masala, besan crunchies

  • Mushroom Hariyali$16.95

    Grilled in green marinade

  • Chili Paneer$19.95

    Fried cheese, onion, bell pepper, garlic, soy sauce

  • Paneer Malai Tikka$19.95

    Tandoor fired cheese, onion, bell pepper

Starters — Non-Veg

  • Kodi Vepudu$18.95

    Sauteed spiced chicken, onion, coconut, curry leaves

  • Chili Chicken$19.95

    A Tangra specialty from Kolkata

  • Achari Murgh Tikka$19.95

    Tandoor fired chicken thighs, pickled spices

  • Chicken Hariyali$19.95

    Grilled chicken tenders, creamy green marinade

  • Chapli Kabab$20.95

    Hand slapped minced lamb patties

  • Lamb Pepper Fry$20.95

    A fiery dry Chettiyar preparation

Starters — Thelewala Chaats

  • Bhel Puri$12.95

    Savory crunchies, puffed rice, onion, chutneys

  • Purani Dilli Ki Papri Chaat$13.95

    Flour semolina chips, yogurt, tamarind, green chutney

  • Pani Puri$13.95

    Potato & chickpea stuffed crisp puris, tamarind water

  • Ragda Patties$14.95

    Potato patties, spiced chickpea, chutneys

  • Dahi Bhalla$14.95

    Lentil fritters, yogurt, chutneys

  • Samosa Chaat$14.95

    Spiced chickpeas, yogurt, onions, chutneys

  • Puchkawala Alu Dum$14.95

    Spiced tamarind potatoes, fresh coriander, ginger

Starters — Seafood

  • Royyala Vepudu$20.95

    Tossed shrimp, onion, curry leaves, coconut

  • Baghari Jhinga$20.95

    Creamy mustard shrimp, tomato, curry leaves

  • Jhinga Koliwada$20.95

    The famous shrimp fry from fisherman of the Koli tribe

  • Chili Garlic Shrimp$20.95

    Fiery red chili sauce

  • Manglorean Meen Fry$20.95

    Pan seared fish, pounded spices, tamarind

Entree — Tandoor

  • Murgh Tandoori$23.95

    Marinated bone-in chicken grilled to perfection

  • Murgh Tikka$24.95

    Boneless chicken thigh kebabs, yogurt marinade

  • Reshmi Kebab$24.95

    Skewered spiced chicken rolls, green chili

  • Martha Stewart's Fav Murgh Malai$24.95

    Skewered spring chicken, creamy cheese marinade

  • Sheekh Kebab$27.95

    Skewered lamb rolls, onion, bell pepper

  • Salmon Tikka$32.95

    Grilled, creamy marinade, lemon

  • Jhinga Malai Kebab$32.95

    Grilled shrimp, creamy marinade

  • Kasundi Lamb Chops$35.95

    Grilled in our tandoor, mustard marinade

  • Lobster Ajwain Tikka$40.95

    Creamy marinade, caraway seeds

  • Tandoori Mix Grill$40.95

    A melange of our favorite kababs

Entree — Vegan

  • Hingwali Dal Tadka$19.95

    Yellow lentils, burnt garlic, asafoetida

  • Langarwali Dal$20.95

    Medley of lentils, cumin, dry red chili

  • Chole Amritsari$20.95

    Curried chickpeas, garden herbs

  • Martha Stewart's Fav Bhindi$22.95

    Okra you would eat at your in-laws house

  • Adrak Ki Gobi Keema$22.95

    Mashed cauliflower, onion, green chili

  • Alu Gobi$22.95

    Spiced potato & cauliflower

Entree — Paneer (Cheese)

  • Saag Paneer$22.95

    Fresh pureed spinach & cheese

  • Malai Kofta$22.95

    Vegetable croquettes, cream, nuts, raisins

  • Methi Mutter Malai Paneer$22.95

    Green peas, cheese, fenugreek, cream, tomato sauce

  • Butter Paneer Masala$22.95

    Skewered cheese, creamy tomato sauce, coriander

  • Paneer Khurchan$22.95

    Grated paneer cheese, creamy tomato sauce

  • Tawa Vegetable$22.95

    Handpicked daily vegetables, paneer cheese, green masala

Entree — Vegetarian

  • Bhoger Khichuri$19.95

    A delicious one pot meal of rice, moong lentil & vegetables

  • Dal Malai Marke$20.95

    Slow cooked black lentils, cream, tomato

  • Sarson Da Saag$20.95

    Fresh pureed spinach, mustard greens, ghee

  • Lasoni Makai Saag$20.95

    Pureed spinach, corn, garlic

  • Saag Sabji$20.95

    Fresh pureed spinach & vegetables

  • Baigan Bharta$20.95

    Tandoor smoked eggplant, pounded spices

  • Mushroom Mutter$20.95

    Green peas, fresh tomato, onion, ginger

  • Katrika Tomato Curry$20.95

    Stir fried eggplant, lentils, sambhar powder, curry leaves

  • Savitri Amma's Mor Kuzhambu$20.95

    A buttermilk churn, okra, white pumpkin, coconut

  • Tanjavur Avial$20.95

    Eclectic vegetables, coconut, yogurt, curry leaves

Entree — Lamb & Goat

  • Lamb Madras$27.95

    A hot coconut lamb curry from Chennai

  • Keema Do Pyaza$27.95

    Minced lamb, onion, bell pepper, fenugreek

  • Gosht Pasanda$27.95

    Creamy cashew lamb curry, raisins

  • Rogan Josh$27.95

    Kashmiri yogurt lamb curry, saffron, cardamom

  • Saag Gosht$27.95

    Spiced lamb, pureed spinach, ginger

  • Golbari Kosha Mangsho$33.95

    Slow cooked bone-in goat curry from a Kolkata pada

  • Goat Chukka$33.95

    A famous Madurai style mutton pepper fry

  • Nihari$33.95

    A famous stew style goat preparation, wheat flour

Entree — Chicken

  • Dak Bungalow Murgh Curry$24.95

    Colonial Sahib's famous guest house chicken curry

  • Melugu Kozhi Chettinad$24.95

    Pepper chicken curry from the house of Chettiyars

  • Mirapakaya Kozhi$24.95

    Andhra dry coconut chicken, curry leaves

  • Lata Shetty's Kori Gassi$25.95

    Manglorean coconut chicken curry, red masala

  • Murgh Dhaniwal$25.95

    A Kashmiri yogurt chicken, cumin, fresh coriander

  • Martha Stewart's Fav Butter Chicken$25.95

    Creamy tomato sauce, bell pepper, fenugreek, green chili

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$25.95

    Fenugreek infused creamy tomato sauce

  • Murgh Korma$25.95

    Skewered spring chicken, creamy cashew nut sauce

Entree — Shrimp

  • Jhinga Bhuna Mirchwala$30.95

    Wok tossed shrimp, onion, tomato, green chili

  • Aunt Murli's Shrimp Malai Curry$30.95

    A classic Bengali preparation with coconut milk, garden herbs

  • Konju Pappas$30.95

    A kokum coconut shrimp curry

  • Shrimp Tikka Masala$30.95

    Fenugreek infused creamy tomato sauce

  • Amritsari Jhinga Curry$30.95

    Shrimp, fresh coriander, pounded spices

Entree — Fish

  • Allepy Fish Curry$32.95

    A popular Kerala dish with green mangoes

  • Fish Moilee$32.95

    Turmeric infused coconut milk, lemon

  • Malvani Fish Curry$32.95

    Kokum infused coconut milk, pounded Malvani masala

  • Goan Fish Curry$32.95

    A spicy paste of red chili, coconut with tamarind, onion

  • Meen Polichattu$32.95

    Pan seared fish in a banana leaf, house blend spice masala

Entree — Lobster

  • Lata Shetty's Lobster Ghee Roast$40.95

    Pounded masala, clarified butter

  • Lobster Tikka Masala$40.95

    Creamy tomato sauce, fenugreek

British Curry Club — choose a style (priced by protein: Veg/Paneer $22.95, Chicken $24.95, Lamb $27.95, Bone-In Goat $33.95, Shrimp $30.95)

  • Vindaloo

    A fiery Goan specialty with vinegar infused red chili paste

  • Phall

    A volcanic British Indian curry

  • Kadhai

    Wok tossed, onion, tomato, bell pepper, dry fenugreek

  • Jalfrezi

    Wok tossed, mushroom, tomato, bell pepper, tangy flavor

  • Balchao

    A Goan specialty, dry red chilli, coconut, vinegar

Mughlai Biryani

  • Veg and Paneer Biryani$22.95

    Basmati rice preparation with whole spices, yogurt & garden herbs

  • Chicken Biryani$24.95

    Basmati rice preparation with whole spices, yogurt & garden herbs

  • Lamb Biryani$27.95

    Basmati rice preparation with whole spices, yogurt & garden herbs

  • Bone-In Goat Biryani$33.95

    Basmati rice preparation with whole spices, yogurt & garden herbs

  • Shrimp Biryani$30.95

    Basmati rice preparation with whole spices, yogurt & garden herbs

Rice

  • Brown Rice$5.95

    Steamed

  • Basmati Rice$7.50

    Steamed

  • Misti Rice$12.95

    Sweet rice delicacy, cashew nuts, raisins, ghee

  • Ghee Peas Pulav Rice$12.95

    Clarified butter, green peas, cumin

  • Martha Stewart's Fav Lemon Rice$12.95

    Roasted lentils, curry leaves

  • Coconut Rice$12.95

    Fried lentil wafers

Rotiyan (Breads)

  • Malabar Parotta$6.95

    Flaky thick pan grilled flour bread

  • Chapati$6.95

    Unleavened flatbread

  • Lachha Paratha$6.95

    Tandoor fired, butter

  • Tandoori Roti$5.50

    Whole wheat bread

  • Butter Naan$5.50

    Tandoor fired white flour bread, butter

  • Martha Stewart's Fav Onion Naan$6.50
  • Garlic Naan$6.50
  • Chili Onion Naan$6.50
  • Paneer Cheese Naan$7.50
  • Peshwari Naan$8.95

    Dry fruits, nuts, paneer cheese

Saath Saath (Accompaniments)

  • Papadum$3.95

    Crispy lentil crackers

  • Appalam$4.50

    Lentil wafer

  • Pickle$4.95

    Marinated lemon/mixed vegetables

  • Aam Ki Chutney$6.50

    Sweet mango, paanch poran, black salt

  • Thair Pachadi$6.50

    Refreshing yogurt, coconut, okra, tempered mustard seeds

  • Martha Stewart's Fav Raita$6.50

    Refreshing yogurt, besan crunchies, carrot, boondi

Cocktails

  • Himalayan Sunset$17

    Vodka, King's Ginger Liqueur, mango puree, fresh lime juice

  • Sour Apple Martini$17

    Vodka, apple schnapps, fresh lime

  • Lychee Martini$17

    Vodka, lychee, fresh lime juice

  • Mojito Shaanadaar$18

    Bacardi rum, fresh lime juice, fresh mint leaves, Angostura bitters, topped with club soda

  • Anara Cumana$18

    Gin, bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, real grenadine

  • Ikali Hiro$18

    Bourbon whiskey, Luxardo cherry liqueur, Becherovka, orange bitters

  • Negroni$18

    Gin, La Copa sweet vermouth, Campari

  • East Of Manhattan$18

    Rye whiskey, La Copa sweet vermouth, saffron syrup

  • Old Fashioned$18

    Rye whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters

  • Bombay Breeze$18

    Gin, orange liqueur, fresh lemon, hibiscus syrup

  • Mango Margarita$18

    Tequila, triple sec, mango puree

  • Aperol Spritz$18

    Prosecco, Aperol, club soda

Beer

  • Taj Mahal, India$17 / $12

    22oz / 12oz

  • Rupee Beer, India$15
  • Rupee Beer IPA, India$15
  • Kingfisher, India$12
  • Blue Moon, CO$12
  • Amstel Light, Holland$12
  • Heineken, Holland$12
  • Clausthaler, Germany$12

    Non-alcoholic

Wine — By the Glass

  • Prosecco, Perini Millesimato, IT$18

    Sparkling

  • Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, NZ$16

    White

  • Pinot Grigio, Lunardi, IT$16

    White

  • Riesling, Dr. Loosen, GE$16

    White

  • Chardonnay, Banshee, CA$16

    White

  • Rose, Driopi, GR$16

    Rose

  • Cotes Du Rhone, Feuille-De Grance, FR$16

    Red

  • Shiraz, Eight Bells, AU$16

    Red

  • Malbec, Primitivo Mehir, IT$16

    Red

  • Pinot Noir, Banshee, CA$16

    Red

  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Veramonte, Organic Grape, CH$16

    Red

Wine — By the Bottle

  • Prosecco Rustico, Nino Franco, IT$70

    Sparkling

  • Champagne, Brut Gonet-Medeville, FR$130

    Sparkling

  • Gruner Veltliner, Domaine Wachau, Terrassen, AU$70

    White

  • Albarino, Lusco, Rias Baixas, SP$70

    White

  • Sauvignon Blanc, Emmolo, Napa, CA$72

    White

  • Riesling, Selbach, Kabinett, GE$72

    White

  • Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli, IT$75

    White

  • Sancerre, Dom Cherrier, Loire, FR$80

    White

  • Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Zaccagnini, Abruzzo, IT$65

    Red

  • Chianti, Cecchi, Toscana, IT$65

    Red

  • Malbec, Felino, Mendoza, AR$73

    Red

  • Decoy, Merlot, CA$80

    Red

  • Zinfandel, Saldo, CA$80

    Red

  • Pinot Noir, Boen, Russian River, CA$85

    Red

  • Brunello Di Montalcino, La Lecciaia, IT$105

    Red

  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi, Napa, CA$110

    Red

  • Chateauneuf Du Pape, Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret, FR$115

    Red

  • The Prisoner, CA$120

    Red

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

  • Sweet Lassi$9

    Sweetened yogurt drink

  • Salt Lassi$9

    Salted yogurt drink, spices

  • Mango Lassi$10

    Mango flavored yogurt drink

  • Voss Bottled Water$9 / $5

    Sparkling or still — 800ml / 375ml

  • Juices$6

    Orange, cranberry, pineapple

  • Sodas$5

    Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Iced Tea, Thums Up, Masala Jeera Soda, Limca

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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