I really don't understand the whole buzz around this place. There are so many better more authentic Indian food in Pittsburgh. I found this place busy, slow, over-priced and not tasty food. I don't think I will really go back again. Even tho that I really appreciate the lady who took my order who was super nice and friendly. I would say that was my only positive experience there. read more

My whole family loves Choolah - we have been to several locations and love the decor, food, and employees!

Good atmosphere and really helpful employees. I am not an expert with Indian food, but I thought theirs was tasty. Especially for a counter service restaurant. read more

Pretty tasty food that comes out pretty quick! Tons of options are available, which allows a lot of room for customizability. Tons of vegetarian options too, which I love. Honestly, my only complains are that it's a little overpriced, and that they need to change the music that they play inside (it's not great). read more

Ordered a bowl and a wrap on Uber eats. Spent ~$30 and ~25 min for delivery. Like the mango sauce.

I came on a Friday night and it was pretty busy. I ordered tikka masala bowl with brown rice and tofu, and pav bhaji. My friend got the samosa chaat. I couldn't decide between 3 or 4 stars for this place. I love the concept but the food was just fine. The tikka sauce was pretty bland and with just tofu and rice it wasn't anything special. The pav bhaji was good, but the samosa chaat wasn't. I do not think I will be coming back here. For the price you can get much more delicious and authentic options elsewhere in PGH read more

We had high expectations for Choolaah but were very disappointed. First, the portions are very small. For $8-12 per meal we expected to leave full and that was not the case. I ordered a chicken dish and it was pretty slimy. Almost seemed undercooked. My favorite part of the meal was the $1.25 nan that I added on to my meal. 3 stars for fast service and decent sauces, but I won't be going back. read more

I'm officially a Choolaah head. I almost always get the Samosa Chat...it might be one of my all time favorite foods. I also really enjoy their Pav Bhaji, which is like an Indian sloppy Joe. Pile it high with onions and squeeze some lemon on top, and I feel like I'm back in India! read more

As another reviewer said, please take all my money!! This place is so good, you can honestly order from the menu blind.

Wonderful concept and fun atmosphere. Kewl to watch them cook. The mango lemonade was divine

Choolaah is very UNIQUE to say the least. You can build a meal, create a bowl, or simply stop by for a container of the most flavorful "masalas"... the plentiful portions are not just filling they are scrumptiously delicious. The Samosa Chaat is like a burst of crispy potato filled goodness topped with cream yogurt drizzle and a perfect noodle crunch. The lamb meatballs scream " one in a million", and the Paneer wrap is quite CHEEZY(believe me). Well I can't wrap up without mentioning what I think should be considered the CHOOLAAH STAPLE, the Naan. They make the naan bread right there in your face, it comes out piping hot and warms the soul. read more

This place was so trendy. I loved the food and the atmosphere. I got the lamb meatballs they were very good. The lady I orders from suggested items for me and what sauces to use. I went with my friend and their food came out before mine and my food took a little longer because they got busy. They ended up giving me and my friend a free ice cream for my elongated wait (which wasn't that long). I would defiantly go again. Best part was the hand washing machine. Also parking is free in the garage for the first 45 min. read more

I love choolah! The employees are so kindhearted and bubbly, the food was fresh, and the environment was great. They even have an outdoor area for eating if it's nice and sunny out. read more

Pittsburgh has good Indian population but not a good Indian food. I ve been searching for a good one for a while now. This is by far the best Indian food in Pittsburgh. Its open kitchen style, menu with combo choices, modern set up and ambeince makes this the best. But the best part of it is the taste is really good.. as close as a good homecooked Indian meal. read more

I really like this place. It is basically the chipotle of indian food. Everything is really clean, really organized, and there's a diverse cast of employees. It's not a traditional family owned sit-down place... much more like a chipotle than a "restaurant" and I didn't really like their lamb meatballs so I can't really give it 5 stars but the chicken BBQ was terrific, the paneer wrap was also really good, and their mango lemonade it phenomenal. 4 stars seems right. read more

Creative, fun, unique! Food was great and served up quick. Staff was informative and friendly. A welcomed addition to foodie neighborhood of East Liberty. read more

Choolah has a variety of spices and sauces to choose from they never disappoint. The staff is excellent very attentive, knowledgeable and very pleasant. read more

So many great options here. I've tried many things - the tikka masala with lamb, the veggie croquettes, many of their wraps - and liked all of the various options. In fact I would order many things on their menu again. Even better are their "snacks" - the samosa chaat is phenomenal and the pav bhavi (think and Indian sloppy joe) was excellent. The kids also like the options on the childrens' menu, especially the naan pizzas. Finally, recommend both the mango and mint lemonades. We've been multiple times in Pittsburgh and have always had a good experience. read more

I've ordered twice and picked up once. Really delicious, good service, reasonable prices.

Had takeout from the restaurant the other night. PROS: Excellent service and quite clean. We didn't order online but I bet it's convenient. Lots of sauces that I thought were quite good. The lamb balls were nicely cooked. CONS: Very expensive for what it is. You are essentially paying about $15 for a meal. That's not horrible but the quality of food is on par with fast food. I enjoy fast food but not at that price. You can probably go to an Indian restaurant and get something better for the same price. The naan isn't really naan. The food presentation wasn't great. I thought the rice was quite soggy sitting in the sauce they pour on. Overall, this is a fast casual restaurant that offers a convenient takeout experience with relatively high prices that serves Indian food that is probably geared towards those that are unfamiliar with Indian food. read more

New fav place to eat. Their food is so wonderful! They let you try all the different masalas sauces, special drinks they make daily. Trying new food can be a bit much for some people, so getting to try before you buy is PERFECT! Free parking, quick cook time, great location. #winning You can even watch them cook your food, I find that awesome. read more

I think this place has a cool concept but I wish I wasn't paying $20 for your meat, sides and sauce. For that much I was expecting a lot more to be on my plate but there wasn't. This place is good if you want something easy and fast. read more

A true disappointment, I don't know how they can pass this off as Indian food. There's no spice. There's no flavor. Truly awful. I ordered here for a quick dinner and I love Indian food. I'm glad I didnt order anything except the tikka masala bowl bevayse who knows how everything else taste. I gave it 2 starts because the chicken is cooked well. Over all probably a 1 star meal, will not be returning. I'd rather spend $5 more and go to an actual Indian restaurant. read more

I usually order from there when I am at work because it's so close and I can just walk there. I always get the lamb wrap and samosa. It's so good and the sauces they use is killer. The staff are friendly and smiling which is always a plus read more

Solid quick Indian. Don't go their expecting the experience of a regional Indian restaurant with many options. Great healthy options for a quick bite for lunch or a casual weeknight dinner. read more

Stuff here tastes great! The lamb is amazing, and the biryani has a great crust. The food here does not lack in flavor at all. I have no complaints! read more

Choolaah - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love the food there and the people who work there are friendly. The tikka masala bowl is awesome and filling

Foods good but their service is inconsistent even within delivery apps, so keep that in mind if you're ordering for delivery. I've gotten food ordered and ready to be sent out in 15mins. The same order I waited an hour and a half before it even made it out the door and on its way to my place. The food was cold and the naan was burnt. read more

I have visited the place yesterday. Choosing menu was little bit complex since they have lots of options. Atmosphere- The place is very clean and fency. All staffs and onwers are nice. They have passion for what they do. Foods- The foods are very authentic and tasty. Lots of tasty sauces are available Speed- It was taking 13mins to get a lamb meatball wrap and Choola bowl with a naan. Little slow but it is not boring since I can watch their cooking processes. Employees might have learning curves at this moment since they started leas than three weeks. Overall- Indian Chipotle read more

Food was excellent, reasonable with a friendly staff. the atmosphere is awesome. the decorations are awesome. I like watching the chefs cook. read more

Indian version of Chipotle and it is amazing. The flavors are incredible and the ingredients are fresh. The staff was very friendly and the food was ready much sooner than expected, given how busy they were read more

WOoW! Loved the creativity and the whole experience. You get healthy harvest bowls/salads/wrap but with Indian flavor which is super creative. Then you also get to taste all different sauces. And watch them cook the food in this big huge pot I'm sure there's name to and there's more condiments that you can help yourself to. They will definitely make money if they roll this out to other cities!! The only thing I was disappointed with was the samosa. Skin wasn't fried too well and the filling was as flavorful. Would not recommend ordering that. read more

Not the Restaurant I will go again with family . Too Loud and not comfortable seating arrangement. Décor is good ..but my house décor is much better . Portions were too small for the price. The samosas had a different shape and the potatoes had not flavor at all, though the mint sauce was really good . The cheese was very different and not even close to the one we get at Indian Restaurants. It became dry after 15 Minutes . The lamb had too much of fat and looked like frozen lamb and wasn't cooked well . The Naan bread was too thin and crispy with no taste of butter . Didn't see any Indian staff in Kitchen and that explained why the Indian taste was missing in curries. The lemonade was good and different and don't see at many Indian Restaurants . read more

the concept is very good with indian delicacies. i would recommend this for the taste and cleanliness of it.

I am one to usually utterly dismiss "fusion" cooking or any odd combination that I attribute to full of themselves chefs. This place is terrific. Imagine a place where you can get a really nice salad with chunks of Indian paneer or tofu or dead animals for the meatheads , all with great indian spicing . Whodda thought? It tastes delicious. The sauces and condiments are great: a whole counter where after you pick up your order you can slather added flavors and sauces and lemon slices at will! This place should go national: it would be a hit in NYC, Boston , Seattle, SF, Portland and every college town around. And they totally get vegetarian and vegan. read more

We ordered out food for pick up. 1st, they didn't include all of our order. We didn't realize this until we were home and had to drive back to the store. 2nd, once we got back, they didn't even look at our order and just handed us a random bowl that didn't include the right things. Rather than deal with yet another mistake, we left. Very disappointed read more

Finally was able to give this place a try, I will definitely be back! Think chipotle but for Indian food. Great selection of choices, including vegetarian and GF options. Meals costs around $10, be sure to add some naan! read more

The food was really good! I was there for the first time. My only complaint was the portion size was too small. But I would eat there again, I would just order extra read more

Don't get the hype. People go crazy for it and I quite frankly thought it was ok. Love the space though and the ordering process. Other than that, nothing to write home to mom about but I feel like I have to give it another go read more

A welcome addition to the East End! Love this concept of an Indian Chipotle. The menu may seem overwhelming when you first arrive but the staff is so friendly and helpful so be sure to ask. Order at the counter and your food is served quickly at the next counter over. They have plenty of seating including an upstairs. I highly recommend starting off with the mango lemonade-it is so tasty. You have bowls, wraps and numerous sides to choose from for your entrée. The food is filing and more than enough. I always stick with the bowl with either white or brown rice topped with the black lentil daal and for my protein the paneer. You also have lamb, chicken and numerous other meats to choose from. I have been to India a few times and the paneer at Choolaah is as authentic as you can get. Don't forget to upgrade to include a side of naan bread topped with butter and garlic. It is to die for! If you still have room for dessert they have ice cream and I recommend the mango. read more