Delicious food, healthy choices. Counter service. I feel very comfortable eating here. The workers are congenial, and the food is GOOD!!! read more

Stopped by recently to try some new menu items and wow I didn't realize what great food I was missing out on!! The service is quick and there are kiosks to put your order in. You can also see right into the kitchen and watch them freshly make your order. We got the samosas chaat which was so full of flavors and delicious. We also got the butter chicken bowl and spicy chicken wrap. The butter chicken bowl had to be my favorite and the spicy chicken wrap was also great, we were just not ready for the spice haha Overall, great spot with a casual and modern atmosphere. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well. Definitely a spot to visit for a quick bite read more

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Can I give 10 stars? Choolaah absolutely exceeded expectations. Randy took our order and delivered some of the best customer service I've experienced in a very long time!!!He was genuinely friendly, patient, helpful, and welcoming from start to finish. I was struggling a little with the self-service kiosk, and before I even had to ask, Randy noticed and immediately jumped in to help. That kind of attentiveness is rare and honestly made the whole experience better. Food-wise, everything was fresh,colorful, flavorful, and customizable. The butter chicken was rich and comforting with just the right amount of spice. The lamb and paneer salad loaded with toppings was filling and packed with flavor and texture. The naan with dipping extra sauce on the side was perfect for sharing, the mango lassi was smooth, easy to drink (I have had some that was too too thick) and refreshing. the samosa chaat brought a great mix of crunch, spice, and sweetness. Really impressed. My only disappointment is that I waited so long to try it. Great food is one thing, but great food with outstanding service is what makes people come back!! read more

3/19/2026 Ate list: Chicken Tikka Masala - 9.3 Underrated chain. Service was great, fast, kind. Food was DELICIOUS. Was a reminder we need to visit here more than we do. read more

Choolaah - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First walking in the environment of the place is amazing. It is definitely aesthetically pleasing to a more younger crowd. It is basically an Indian version of chipotle. I got the mango lemonade which is really delicious, but they gave it to me room temp. I ordered the bowl with lamb meatballs, fire roasted corn, the butter masala on the side, and naan. The lamb was terrible, literally gave me a teaspoon full of the corn, and the butter masala tasted like it was nothing but tomato soup with some sugar in it. Highly dissatisfied. read more

Choolaah - Butter masala on side, lam meatballs, and fire roasted corn on the rice. - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently had dinner at Choolaah. It's been a while since I'd been but everything looked the same when I walked in. From start to finish, my experience was great. The staff were very helpful and attentive. Our food was prepared quickly. Everything tasted fresh and had good flavor. We dined in and the space was clean. I built my own bowl and I was surprised at how many options there were! Also, the mango lassi is my favorite- I wish they would make a larger size! Overall, my experience was great and I'll be back soon! read more

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Yum! Stopped in here to try some things! I was not disappointed and I left with leftovers! The staff was very friendly and helpful when ordering! Several seating options which is always a plus in the city! The mango lassi and the byob with the butter chicken masala are the stars here! The samasas aren't as stuffed, but they are still yummy! MUST TRY: - mango Lassi drink (Indian yogurt beverage) - butter chicken masala BYOB in this post -Samosas chaat -butter chicken masala bowl with vegetables, ranch, corn, lettuce, picked onion, cabbage slaw, onions - tofu bowl with vegetables, chickpeas, croqettes, corn, picked onion, cabbage slaw, lettuce and a samosa -mango lassi read more

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I had a great experience at Choolaah Indian! The staff are all so friendly and helpful. Alistair helped walk us through the options and made the experience wonderful. I really enjoyed the ability to customize my own bowl. The ingredients are high quality and everything I had was really good! I really enjoyed my bowl as well as mango lassi and the pav bhaji. It's quick and efficient. The atmosphere inside is really nice and clean. Lots of seating as well both inside and outside. They also have lots of vegan options. read more

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My kids loved it here and already want to go back. The hand washing station was pretty cool. I loved that there were kids meals so we could all enjoy. I had the samosa chaat and the mini samosas didnt taste super fresh but we still loved it. Also Im a millennial so the serve yourself thing was a bit new for me but once we realized we needed to grab our own ice cream we caught on. read more

Choolaah - The handwashing station - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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First of all, the joint is filthy. There is always crap on the floors that the employees probably couldn't wash off even if they tried. The towel dispenser by the hand washing machine is broken, so, you have to manually tear a towel from a dispenser-refill roll that is just sitting out in the open. So much for keeping the sanitation station clean. There are pieces of hardware missing from the random swing in their dining room, and there are frayed ropes supporting the base. I am afraid that a child or elderly individual will badly injure themselves when the base of that swing tears from the failing ropes. The managers of Choolaah sure don't care, though! Whether the place is busy or not, prepare to wait 12+ minutes for your food, 15+ if your poor soul ordered the salmon, and 20+ if they forgot to put a critical ingredient in the oven. Expect them to be constantly out of the most essential things you would need to run a fast casual resto, such as drink lids, sauces, their most popular sides and desserts, and even proteins. Expect the naan to come out under/overcooked half the time because they literally do not train their employees how to make the naan. Watch them sometime! About a third of the time, expect the chicken to be burnt -- not blackened by the tandoor, as they will excuse themselves -- but legit burnt. Expect an excuse if you complain due to their culture of cowardice-- however! You *will* get a "Free Entree" card if you waited long or if they messed something up, which is almost a slam dunk guarantee when it is busy. Protip: If you have a half-hour to blow, go right at noon or like 7pm. You're welcome for the Free Entree card! Just make sure to go in the mid-afternoon when you redeem it so you can actually like, maybe have a chance of receiving the food this time. Also, free mango lassi if you leave a review on their customer experience website! Just be sure to give real and candid feedback so maybe they actually begin to address some of their show-stopping issues. I am genuinely not sure what it would take to get them to listen, however, due to the painfully unsubtle fact that they do not care. read more

There were 4 people working in the kitchen on Sunday at 7:30pm in an otherwise empty restaurant and it still took more than 20 minutes to get my to-go order. If I wanted to wait 20+ minutes for food, I would go to a sit down restaurant. I can understand DoorDash orders may have also been in the queue but this was ridiculous, Food was decent, but nothing special. read more

Choolaah - Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was pleasantly surprised by the food here. For being a more fast food place, it was actually quite good . My only complaint is that the menu is a bit weird and it's difficult to get everything that you want in a bowl. For example, I wanted to get paneer, the masala sauce and the roasted veggies, and an employee told me that that wasn't possible because none of the bowls offered that combination. Overall, it was still pretty good and the restaurant had a really nice vibe with nice music playing. read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped by on Monday night around 7pm and it was pretty empty so we were able to order at the kiosk right away and our food came out quickly! I liked how customizable everything is and how affordable it is. My spicy chicken and sauces were actually spicy which I liked! The inside is huge with plenty of seating on the ground floor and second floor. There's also a small patio as well. We sat on the first floor and it was very very cold (it was freezing out so maybe their insulation isn't the greatest) so wear a sweater. read more

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First time around I thought: this is ok, not stellar at all but fine. Second trip was my last. The food was absolutely awful. Not worth what I paid for it. Ambiance was uncomfortable (check out their signage....) Wish I had read through the one-star reviews on Yelp before wasting my money on food from this place. I suggest going to a REAL Indian restaurant for much much MUCH better cuisine. PS -- I don't care at all what Choolah management have to say about my review and neither should you :-) read more

Choolaah - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

UPDATE: LeeAnna and Choolah fixed my situation and I want to thank them for that I ordered several items for takeout and the filling for my pav bhaji was missing. I called the store twice and left messages for the manager. I filled out the customer service form. Never had follow up so won't order here again read more

I loved Choolaah! The food is so flavorful, fresh, and delicious. They have lots of healthy options, vegetarian options, and vegan selections. Everything we tried was tasty! The Chicken perfect balance bowl, the Naan, and the Samosas were my favorite. We did takeout so I can't speak for the ambiance, as I did not go to pick up the food- but my fiance said it's nice. We will be making another visit here again soon! read more

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Love every dish on the menu. Best servers John or Jerry. You can talk, it's quiet, everyone is respectful and uses their Resturant voices. Highly recommend. read more

Choolah is bringing traditional Indian dishes, flavors, and methods to modern day! Custom built tandoori ovens in a fast casual setting? I mean it's absolutely brilliant. Tikka masala, samosa, paneer, lamb meatballs, and even mango lassi. Bowls, salads, wraps, and snacks...the selection is plentiful. The condiments and dipping sauces only add to bright flavors. Have I had better Indian food? Sure. But I absolutely appreciate what Choolah has done here. The staff is super helpful, and the space is bright and modern, borderline futuristic! What a great fun concept to introduce Indian flavors to an area that isn't exactly ripe with Indian cuisine. read more

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Amazing samosa chaat ! Lovely chai too The staff are super sweet guys ! Highly recommend the place for indian. read more

One of my go to lunch spots. Perfect balance bowl every time. Chicken is good, lamb plus choolah ranch is better. Samosas plus whoa sauce Lemonadeeee read more

Great place for catering! I've ordered from here a few times now for my office lunch and have always had a smooth experience. Their online ordering system is super easy & convenient. They coordinate delivery with third-parties like door dash, but it always arrives on time (usually early). One time I even put in the wrong date for my order and the manager helped me correct my mistake at 9am on a Sunday morning (thanks for answering the phone!). Most importantly, folks in my office have always liked the food. The veggie croquettes were a huge hit - semi-fried lentil/pea patties with a nice crisp. Both the paneer and roasted veggie medley (zucchini, cauliflower, sweet potatoes) have great flavor but no sauce. The chana masala and black lentil dal, on the other hand, are of course saucy dishes (also very flavorful) and provide a nice balance to the dry dishes. Rice portions are huge (as are all the other portions) and orders of naan bread come individually wrapped in foil to stay warm. We'll definitely be coming back to Choolaah for more office lunches! read more

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Had a craving and wanted to try this place. Not bad. Decided on the family style meal instead of bowls and picked up chicken, rice, vegetables and naan. The Tikka sauce was good. Chicken was extremely tender with a great grill taste. Naan was good. Vegetables were a mix of sweet potatoes, zucchini and cauliflower. Loved the decor and especially the hand wash station. You place your order from kiosks. Staff members were all very helpful. Street parking available only. read more

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Visit was on 1/22/2026 at 12:50PM. Manager (who was clearly there because it was busy) was the only one in kitchen not wearing gloves, unlike all the other employees. About 5'8" or so white male with blonde/red-ish hair and beard wearing a "Ouch" branded Choolah sweater. He is in the kitchen touching things with bare hands. He picks something off the floor, then immediately touches bags and food areas without washing hands. Unsanitary. read more

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Choolaah was a nice introduction to Indian food. The food is made to order. I liked it so much that I went there twice on my ten day trip!! The naan is to die for and the tamarind apple sauce was delicious. I tried a chicken dish and it was fantastic. Flavor is the key!! Prices are reasonable. We ordered take out both times and the orders were accurate. There is parking in a parking lot and on the street!! We will be back!! read more

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Always a great experience, it provides great convenience to have Indian food via a fast food version. I always get their paneer wrap, and it never disappoints. Service is always kick and food overall satisfies my Indian food cravings. If you're looking for something quick and to satisfy your desi food craving, then definitely check it out. read more

This place is a small chain that has shops in a few states. There are two spots in Pittsburgh. They are fast casual, a bit like Chipotle, but serve Indian food. I tried a bunch of their items, including the Choolah bowl (with grilled chicken, chickpea masala/curry, super greens, and brown rice), the Choolah ranch, minty yogurt sauce, samosas, and chicken wrap without onions. I'll start with the main meal: the Choolah bowl, their signature item. The portion was pretty okay for the price, not big but not small either. The chicken was nicely spiced and had a decently good texture. The greens were fresh and crisp. Rice was okay but could have been spiced or something, not much flavor unless you mix it with the curry. The chickpea curry, or chana masala, was quite good. I would say it was on the somewhat watery side and not too flavorful, but I still liked it. A tad bit of spice, nice portion, and good amount of chickpeas. The two sauces were quite good as well. The ranch was creamy but not excessively so, and had an overall fantastic flavor, despite the container being pretty small. The yogurt sauce container was larger, but I wasn't that big of a fan. It didn't really have any creaminess or yogurt in it; just mint mostly. The samosas were tasty! Typically, they give you 3 with each order, but I got an extra thrown in there, which was pretty awesome. They are stuffed with mostly potato (a bit of peas too). It is crunchy on the outside, with that perfect crisp. Not spicy in my opinion. The wrap was once again pretty solid. Although, I would say the bowl is a much better deal and tastes better as well. Still, the naan bread was good, fluffy, and soaked up the chicken spices well. The chicken was kind of fattier in the wrap. Not really any sauce. It was just okay. All in all, I liked this place. The food isn't as authentic and flavorful as you would typically get at a smaller local spot, but it's still quite good. Okay prices, decent portions, and most of the classics. Tons of healthy options, too. read more

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Choolaah is a great place to get fast casual Indian food that's made to order. I tried out the perfect balance bowl, which starts with roasted veggies with either rice or greens and protein on top. I got the greens with tofu and tikka masala and a side of wheat naan. I was really impressed with how flavorful and filling everything was while being nutritious as well! The food was on time and came as-ordered, including the spicy sauce on the side (which was definitely spicy!). Excited to know that there are a few Choolaah locations in the area - I'll definitely be stopping by again. read more

Choolaah - Tofu Perfect Balance Bowl - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I couldn't find where I could write a letter to about the Robinson location. I just wanted to say my heart sank when i went there and saw the sign that your were closed indefinitely and with the nicest thank you to the community. I am so incredibly sad to see this and will miss you tremendously. :( Thank you to my very favorite spot to go to with the most delicious food. I will miss you so much! read more

I really like this place. It's not the most authentic Indian food in the world, but it's tasty and relatively healthy. Staff is always friendly. Quick and easy lunch spot. read more

This is a very nice, modern, and clean place. The food was good, and decor was even better. Service was also good! They don't keep any high chairs on the 2nd level, which was inconvenient since I had my baby with me, but that's about my only complaint. I'll definitely eat here again read more

I went to Choolah on a weekly basis for a couple of years, but I feel like the food is not quite as good as it used to be. For one, I have now had multiple Perfect Balance bowls where all the sweet potato pieces in them were undercooked. This has happened on three occasions. One time I spoke with a manager about it and he explained they had a new supplier for sweet potatoes and were still trying to figure out the correct cooking time for the new supply. Also today I noticed that the new menu on the app no longer specifies which items are gluten free. This will be a problem for me since I'm gluten intolerant. I ordered my usual meal, a Perfect Balance bowl with paneer, but once again, all of the sweet potato chunks in it were uncooked and also there was a piece of chicken in with the pieces of paneer. I hope they can do a reset and bring their cooking and the menu on the app back up to the level where they used to be before. This used to be one of my favorite lunch places and the staff are always friendly. read more

Hello fellow Yelpers! Choolah is where we go for the "fast food" type of Indian food. Are there more authentic experiences in pittsburgh for cheaper prices? Sure! If you want a more local feel there are definitely a few places that we could recommend, but if you are looking for standard Indian fare in a clean and standard environment we highly recommend choolah! Plus their service is always impeccable and quick. The online ordering system and member ship with the app is great. The food is delicious and we highly recommend their hot sauce! We are obsessed with the OMG spicy sauce and even bought a bottle. The nice thing is that the food is also not super oily and greasy like some other Indian food can get at times so it FEELS healthy (whether it is actually can't confirm but I'm sure they have calories if you ask they definitely feel organized enough to have that!) We never did the catering, but it would seem like they would be great at it give. Their track record, plus they make the nan fresh in the giant tandoori ovens they have! Parking is great and is near a lot with free parking for the first hour! So check it out, we'd say the only con is it is slightly pricy for the quantity you get, but the food is enough to be filling. Thank you so much for reading, stay safe and well out there. Thanks for being...YOU! :) read more

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Manager was rude when questioned about use of plastic boards for chopping and cutting. he said he won't spend money on that . read more

Was very tasty and customizable. The employees were super friendly. Cost is a little higher than other similar establishments

Basically a chipotle type vibe but for Indian food! I really like the concept and food is very tasty. I haven't had a lot of Indian food so I think this is a very accessible option for people looking to try Indian food. I do think the food was a bit Americanized but it is Indian fast food so I don't know how authentic you can really be. I also wish the portions were a little larger for how much you get - for similar price I could get a lot more from an actual Indian restaurant. Pros: quick & convenient, yummy, good place to start if you haven't tried Indian food Cons: portion size read more

Choolaah - Chicken Perfect Balance Bowl - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

indian chipotle. same price range. very good and quick indian food. need to get again next time in pittsburgh

My favorite place in lA for a Vienna Latte. They have some other great specialty drinks as well but I am hooked on the Vienna. Great friendly service - nice, clean, aesthetically pleasing interior design. My only caveat- plan on getting it to go. No seating inside and the outside has been monopolized by those people who order a coffee, then spend then hunker down on their laptop for the day. read more

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I love the Paw bhajji and Samosa chaat at Choolah! Their service is pretty fast and they take care of keeping the restaurant clean. I didn't like their naan too much but would definitely come back for the paw bhajji and samosas! read more

Great food, small portions for the price. The perfect place to take vegans /vegetarians and carnivores alike. Multiple vegetarian options and delicious sauces. I took my white, Midwestern mom and she had the time of her life, so it's picky-eater approved. read more

Choolaah - Tofu Choolaah Salad - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania