I have not had Indian in over a year, so this was a real treat. I ordered the Tandoori chicken, & my friend got butter chicken. Came w/ rice and we split one naan . I also got a $4 cup of Lipton tea. Everything was delicious ! Not overly salty , minimal spice. If I had to add one bad thing, the percentages on the tips, off the receipt was elevated. I always thought numbers were universal? Waitress super nice, I seriously cannot wait to go back . PS portion size was enough for two IMO. read more

My family and I visited a couple of months ago, and the food was so great that we couldn't wait to return. Unfortunately, this recent experience was a total letdown. When we arrived, the man hosting took our order and immediately pointed out that gratuity was already included because "people often come, eat, and don't leave a tip." While we completely agree that servers deserve to be tipped for delivering exceptional service, being lectured about it before we even received our food felt incredibly unprofessional and unwelcoming. To make matters worse, the food did not live up to our last visit. We used to love when the meats were served in silver trays for family-style sharing. This time, my goat curry was served in a single bowl with a tiny portion--literally only 3 pieces of goat--making it impossible to even share a bite with my mom. To top it off, the curry completely lacked authenticity and just tasted like plain tomato sauce. We also ordered garlic naan, but it came out so well-done it felt like hard toast bread. To his credit, he did take the naan off the bill. Before realizing how bad the dine-in food would be, I had ordered a chicken tikka masala to go. When I got home and tried it, it had absolutely no flavor. I don't know what changed over the last couple of months, but the old menu and quality were a million times better. We left hungry and highly disappointed. read more

Such a packed, sweet neighborhood Nepalese spot with the juiciest chicken momos I've had in my life! The doughy skin, the chicken, spices, and the sauce were incredible. The chicken tikka masala was also pretty good, very juicy, and their naan was thick, like pizza-thick garlic knots. Really warm people running it and even a stage for live music. Feels like a stop that brings people of all ages and backgrounds in, casual and welcoming. read more

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Genuinely the best Indian food I've ever had! So delicious and filling, chicken tikka masala was insanely amazing would definitely get again!!! Our server was so attentive and lovely! There music playing and the dj made the whole experience so memorable and fun!!! Perfect place for a Saturday night dinner!! read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Chicken Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Chulo was one of the places that offers dinner till 10:30pm, which was fairly late compared to most restaurants in the area. I got butter chicken and palak paneer (highly recommend), both were really good. They also come with a decent amount of rice (more than a typical Chinese takeout). I ordered take out, but it seemed to be very vibrant and happening inside, with live music and such. Would love to dine in the next time. read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Palak Paneer and Butter Chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. We ordered online for pick up and it was ready in 15 minutes. The 2 dishes we ordered came with rice which I didn't expect either. Overall, I liked the palak paneer better than the butter chicken. read more

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The food was fair. The ambiance was really bad. The same three songs played repeatedly. The owner was overly aggressive and created a stressful vibe. We got our food to go as we couldn't eat. read more

Lots of parking and great for take out which is a must in this area. Definitely want to come back.

Another strong showing from Chulo. The daal tadka was a nice contrast with the richness of some of the other dishes, with lentils and curry leaf adding a nice clearer flavor to the dish. The Goat Kadai was tasty, mixing a bit of tanginess with the tenderness of the meat. There were a few fattier bits that would have been better not being there, but otherwise quite delicious. The whole wheat paratha was a nice alternative to the naan, with its use of whole wheat and crispiness that arises from the texture. The spinach potato (aloo panak) was nice and smooth, with the spinach mixing into the texture of the soft potato very nicely. The mixed vegetable curry contained some cauliflower, peas, and broccoli, and each vegetable maintained crispy integrity. Excellent meal overall!!! read more

My son and I went here for dinner yesterday. We had actually been her several times before so we already knew what to expect. My son opted for a spicy chicken tikka masala and I chose a chicken korma. Both came with rice and we also ordered plain naan and garlic naan. Everything was delicious including the generous sized mango lassi. Very reasonably priced too. Recommend read more

Lunch: tried Momo-chicken dumplings, tasted homemade and very good; Aloo-Gobi was average; Tandoori chicken was one of the best, ever had, with complex spices and not dry and overcooked! Very pleasant surprise! read more

Let me just say this was genuine Nepalese cuisine! We were coming around 8 PM so I think we were like the last people to leave the restaurant. The ambience was very warm and they had live music. It looks like a great space to a celebration party or any other birthday gathering. It looks like they do a lot of dine in orders. I was a little surprised on a Saturday night that it was fairly empty but then again I think their crowd really comes in about 5 to7pm. Either way I had the most delicious dinner ever. My favorite was the Madras Lamb and Eggplant! read more

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I heard there is going to be a tiki bar with live music every weekend Thursday-Saturday and brunch party in Sunday. March 1st Sunday Holi festival 12:00 noon till close awesome I am making a reservation for my family of 10 no tickets just color fun and food and drinks with unique entertainment must see will be there. read more

I have been there three times. They have great food, good service and a very nice ambience, plus you don't find food with Himalayan flavor in too many places in metro Boston. Food is consistent and consistently 4-star level, and the same for service. If it were a little more affordable, I'd go there more often. read more

Chulo generously donates to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event every year - they are a huge supporter of the local community. The food is delicious and the owners are so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend the tikka masala - this was a hit at our cultural event! read more

Been going here for a few years. Recently Chulo has did a minor remodel to the interior and is updating the atmosphere with lighting, better music and staff. The Good: +Food is excellent. (Marsalas, naans, saags) +drinks are very good (dirty mango lassi, mai tai, etc. ) +service is excellent and personable (Gandeep!) +plenty of parking in their lot and some on street parking. +clean and organized establishment. The Bad: -portions are much smaller than in the past with prices increased a bit. -there is a very outgoing staff/musician member that is super friendly to the point of bordering on intrusive during your meal. I am saddened on the recent change in portions and pricing. Hesitant to go back when there are other excellent Nepalese-Indian cuisine establishments in the local area with larger portions for the same price point or lower. read more

Plenty of seating on a Sunday evening. The staff are friendly and attentive, they were helpful in explaining the menu and keeping us supplied with water and drinks. The alcoholic mango lassi cocktail was a unique choice and would recommend! Particularly enjoyed their samosas and the tandoori chicken. The momos were a bit of a miss, I would recommend finding a dedicated Nepali restaurant for those. Prices are fairly reasonable too, although the Yelp coupon didn't work, the staff were kind enough to apply the discount manually. read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Mango Lassi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Tried this place for the first time. Have to give them 5 stars for the service and flavors. We ordered pick up and it was ready extremely fast, and they were so friendly. The momos were a different shape than I expected- they were potsticker shapes. You definitely have to try the spicy chili chicken ones. They're addicting in that slightly tangy spicy sauce. I ordered my usual Chana masala and my boyfriend ordered his usual tikka masala. Came with basmati rice. Generous portions. We'll definitely be back! read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Chilli MoMo (Chicken) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Excellent place for late night eatery. Loved their food, the jazz band, the service and the atmosphere. As a picky eater who's not usually a fan of Indian food (too many places rely on heavy spices to cover up stale ingredients), I was genuinely impressed. This restaurant completely changed my perception. We ordered the fish curry, lamb curry, and goat curry, every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. They definitely lighted up my belief in indian food again. Highly recommend! read more

I'm a huge Indian food lover and having traveled to Nepal, I live a touch of nepalese. This place hits the spot in every way. Starters: Daal Soup Chana chiurq Wai wai sadeko (loved, spicy bit) Meal: Butter chicken (must get) Bred Basket Naan: (a ton of bread but all so good. Like the coconut one most): Peshawari naan Tandoori naan Garlic naan read more

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Chulo Restaurant & Bar had a discount coupon on Grubhub, so I decided to give it a shot, and I wasn't disappointed. The food was great and at an incredibly affordable price. Even though I am typically a meat lover, I decided to go with the vegetarian version of the Royal Chulo Khaja Set for $15.99 (I think chicken was $1 extra). Royal Chulo Khaja Set (Veg) - I'm not positive what came with this set and what was extra/side things that are included, but the $15.99 order came with 4 tupperwares of dishes and 3 smaller containers with sides. I'll do my best to describe the different components: Vegetable curry - this container was jam packed and almost bursting. It had some cauliflower, peas, carrots, and maybe potatoes? Possibly also some broccoli, but all of the vegetables were soft and absorbed the mild curry very well. There was a lot of flavor here, and I probably only ate half of the contained because there were so many other dishes. Aloo tama soup - this had black eyed peas in it and was absolutely delicious. The soup was thin but still packed with flavor. It went extremely well with the flattened/beaten rice. Beaten rice - I love this and actually buy it at the market a lot to have at home. Each gran of rice is flattened and dried/fried to be extremely crispy. It has a great texture and takes on the flavor of whatever you mix it with - in this case, the aloo tama soup and the vegetable curry were great candidates. Black chickpea curry - this was also another tasty curry that came in one of the larger tupperware dishes. It was a pretty standard chickpea dish, but it was a bit on the spicy side for me. Still, it was a nice addition to the massive amounts of food that the platter already contained. Basic salad - this was in a small container and had raw cucumber, red onion, and carrot. It was a bit strange to have with no sauce, but it was a nice and refreshing break from the spicier curries. Roasted soybeans and peanuts - I had never had this before but it was STRONG. It had a wasabi/horseradish flavor to it, and it was rather spicy. Still, it offered a nice crunch and was tasty as long as I didn't have a big bite of it on its own. It was a nice addition to the other dishes, and the crunch went well with the crunch from the flattened rice. Aachar - last was this mixed pickled veggie paste. I'm not sure if that's actually what it is, but it's what it tasted like, and it had a nice acidic flavor to it to balance out some of the richer curries. Really, everything went together tremendously well, and there was an incredible amount of value for $15.99. I do wish there was some rice included apart from the flattened rice, because after I finished that, I still had a bunch of sides and curries leftover. I ended up making my own rice and flatbread to soak up the remainder of the dishes, but just the fact that I had so much leftover after eating the included flattened rice is a benefit. The last bit of feedback was that I did order the least spicy option, but some of the dishes were still rather spicy. Still, the flavor was full and delicious - 4/5 stars! read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Royal Chulo Khaja Set (Veg) - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Three of us ate at Chulo for a weekeday lunch. We are still careful about covid and were happy to sit in a booth away from everyone else. They still have outdoor seating in the parking lot, but we did not need it. We had veg samosa which we all liked. Our friend had Kawati soup which seemed spicy, but she finshed it. We had chicken korma (good), tandoori tikka (great). The Veg Khaja Set (which is alike a bento box) was interesting, probably the most unusual items including a kind of crunchy rice (I was offered chance to have regular rice, but I wanted to be adventurous). I am glad I sampled it. The gentleman who took care of us was very attentive and reflected well on the business. Also, they were very careful when we stated a particular allergy and we appreciated that. read more

My family loves this place. The food is all really really good, and the restaurant itself has nice ambience.

I drive by this place all the time...like several times per week. I've always wanted to try it and I finally did it. I ordered via Yelp for pickup. There are several parking spaces right up front on the street, but they also have a lot around back. The restaurant looks pretty nice inside. There were no customers at all in the dining room. I was greeted upon entering and everyone seemed pretty friendly. There was also a ad for live music on specific nights...if you're into that kind of thing. There is a large bar inside, too. As for the food, I would give it 2.5/5. I ordered the steamed and fried chicken momos/dumplings and I can't say I was impressed. I'm a big dumpling guys, mostly with chinese types of dumplings. However, I also frequent popular momo places like momo n curry and tasty momo in cambridge/somerville. I really wanted to love these momos from Chulo as this place is more convenient for me. They just don't compare favorably to the other momos I've had in the city. I also didn't feel great after eating them. The samosa chaat had good feedback from my wife, however. read more

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I went because it was highly rated. It did not disappoint! Both of our dishes were excellent, the service was great and surprisingly it was not crowded. Highly recommended and tons of options. read more

So glad we stopped here for dinner! This place is delicious. We might've gone overnoard with ordering though. We got the veg samosas which were pretty good. Then the chicken chow mein came out and that was exciting. I wasn't sure about chow mein here at first but oh man it was the thing to get! Then the naan came out. We got the regilar and garlic naans. Then we each got chicken tikka masala. The curries usually comes with rice so if you want naan you have to order separately. We then got the kothey momos. Oh my gosh...what a table full of food. All were very good. My eyes are definitely bigger than my belly. If you're trying to keep to an appropriate portion, I'd either go curry, naan and maybe the momo or chow mein. We would definitely visit again if we come by this area down the line! read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Kothey momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Food was great and the service staff are nice, but it can get loud and invasive when the manager(?) percussion guy(?) comes in. Not the vibe I wanted during lunch read more

Good food, very flavorful. Right amount of spice. Little on the pricier side. Quantity was good.

Great Service from the moment we stepped in. It seemed they care for the food they serve and how they serve. The appetizers came out fast and although I was not entirely in a mood to order anything Indian I did end up getting the Daal Makhani. It pains me to see reddish Dal Makhani getting served which also has cream in it. I wish I can return just by looking at it that it's soooooo WRONG to put cream in it. 1.5 star taken out for otherwise tasty Nepali food. The Kwati Soup was awesome and is a perfect comfort food to have esp when the weather is a bit chilly. The thali was great with all the items being tasty (the dal was what i thought will be served when I ordered dal makhani - maybe I got overly excited and then got disappointed.) Ok I restore back half a star and make it a solid 4 There seems to be a stage for live performances and will definitely try to figure that out : The whats and the whens. Will I make a trip to eat food? Nahhhh (maybe for the live music? Dunno) Will I be back if am in the area? Always yes if am hungry for some grub. read more

Love the food. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious and the service is quick. Great for delivery or eat in.

Took a chance to try out something new and was definitely impressed with Chulo! We ordered delivery and got garlic naan, chicken biriyani, chicken momos, Veg kothey momo, lamb sekuwa, samosas, and gulab jamun. Everything was packed nicely and we got lots of sauces to accompany our meal. The momos were great, a classic dumpling that you can't go wrong with. The lamb was flavorful and tender, and not dry! It went great with the white, creamy, yogurt sauce. The garlic naan was good and seasoned well, slightly burnt on one side. The chicken biriyani has got LOTS of spices. I had no idea what I was eating, so every so often I would get a bite of some spice, which I spit out, but the flavor was worth it. We got medium spice and at first, it doesn't seem too spicy, but the spice adds up and leaves an after-burn sensation in your mouth. The only thing I DO NOT recommend is the gulab jamun. The description describes it as a fluffy milk puff or flourless doughnut, but the flavor and texture are awful. Maybe it's the cardamom spice or the mushy puff, but the smell isn't appealing which also doesn't help the taste of this. Overall, great food and I'd be willing to order from Chulo again in the future! read more

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The best Indian food! My daughter was raving about this restaurant so we finally gave it a try on our visit to Waltham last night. She did not exaggerate. Everything was delicious from the Chicken tikka Masala to the Palak Paneer. The highlight for me was the Lamb Vindaloo. We got everything medium spicy and the rice and naan were enough to cut the kick! Everyone was friendly and attentive and the addition of live music was a nice surprise . This meal inspired me to book a trip to India next year! Until then we will be back here soon. read more

Came here for dinner the other night and the food, service and atmosphere was great. Nik and I tried the Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan and a side of yogurt sauce. They were all super flavorful and delicious. I personally liked the vindaloo more because I like things spicy, but the tikka masala paired well to balance the heat. The garlic naan was perfect for soaking up the sauces. It also looks like they have live music some nights so I would totally come back to check that out! read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Lamb Vindaloo and Chicken Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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My family and I were in Boston for a short vacation, and found this gem of a Nepalese restaurant. The temperatures in Boston was really low and after walking around the Boston downtown all day, we wanted to eat something really good and this place was perfect. The place is a little outside Boston downtown, about 7 miles but the drive is worth. We were a party of 10 people including three hyperactive kids. We had not made reservations, but they were able to accommodate us. The service was great, all the staff were nice and polite. We went there on Saturday evening, and looks like they have a very busy weekend because the entire place was full and there were people waiting to get the table. We were glad we arrived when we did. They have live music on Friday and Saturday. The band played pretty good, they sang Nepali, English and Hindi songs. Now about the food, let me start by saying everything was delicious!! Momos - we tried all steam, kothey and chilly in veg and chicken and all of it was great! The kids had chicken wings and they seemed very happy! Veg chowmain was great and so was the vegetarian thali. Aaloo bodi tama soup was perfect for the cold day like that. We also had chicken khaja set and chicken sekua , both were delicious. All 10 of us left with a smile on our face because we had great food in a great ambiance. read more

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We visited on a Sunday afternoon in January 2022. I had this restaurant bookmarked for over 2 years and finally I got a chance to experience it this year. Nepali food was the sole reason I wanted to check it out. We were a group of 3 who found plenty of parking, right by the restaurant (It isn't street parking). Similar to the parking scene, we found plenty of open tables at the restaurant. There was literally just one other group dining over there. Cheap beers (4$ Carlsberg & 6.5$ Tiger) and unique dishes that I've not seen at any other Nepali restaurants around Boston. We tried Chicken Chowmein, Chicken Fried Rice, Chili Mo Mo Chicken, Lamb Sekuwa, Chicken Khaja Set. I think the Khaja set is a great pairing dish with any beer, I'd recommend it. read more

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This place is so delicious and the staff are great! My boyfriend and I came on a Thursday night in hopes that it wasn't too crowded. There were only a handful of other people in the restaurant, which meant that the staff were super quick! We were seated promptly & within 5 minutes we knew what we wanted and ordered. The atmosphere was very relaxed. There are some TVs on the wall and a decent sized bar. Booths surround the outer edges of the single room and tables fill the center. It's small, but not stuffy. Our booth was actually way too big for just the 2 of us! For an app we got the vegetarian samosas. For entrees, spicy butter chicken & spicy lamb tikka masala, which both came with sides of jasmine rice! We also ordered garlic naan. Samosas- 10/10 These were MASSIVE and so DELICIOUS! Honestly if you ordered just these and another app, you'd be full. The sauces that came with them were amazing. Butter chicken- 9/10 wow, so tender and literally melt in your mouth. The tomato sauce is such a nice balance of flavors & acid, I just wish it was a spicier but that's just personal preference. Next time I'll ask them to do extraaa spicy!! Lamb Tikka Masala- 9/10 the sauce was out of this world!! The perfect amount of heat too. Personally I think I'd like this better with chicken, but my boyfriend loved it. Garlic Naan- 9/10 warm and tasty. The perfect compliment to the entrées. Don't miss out on this. Only thing I'd change is if they could be more buttery. I'd definitely come back again and try some more items on the menu! Extra spicy ;) read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Lamb Tikka Masala & Butter Chicken - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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We're basically regulars here and whether we order to go or dine in the quality is always impeccable!!! Service: fairly quick and plenty of seating even at dinner time or on weekends! The Staff is always friendly and open to answering any questions we may have. The food comes out in decent time and always fresh! Food: delicious flavor, spice levels are accurate and everything comes out streaming. I highly recommend trying the rice pudding as a perfectly sweet dessert has a hint of cinammon and rich flavor! read more

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I LOVE Indian food. It's my "Deserted Island Cuisine." (If I'm stuck on a deserted island and can eat only one thing for the rest of my life, it's Indian, hands down.). This place is fantastic. It's very well appointed, the food is awesome, they have a very extensive cocktail menu, and it's all *very* reasonably priced. They even have live music 1x per week. Get here. read more

Hands down the best Momos I have ever had!! I got the Chicken Kothey Mo Mo. The stuffing inside was nicely spice and the momo was stuffed sufficiently. The way that they were fried really levelled up the quality of the momo and gave it a nice charred taste. And don't forget the sauces! The red and yellow sauce were the bomb! read more

Chulo Restaurant & Bar - Chicken Kothey Mo Mo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

What an all-around delight to eat at Chulo. Neither my wife nor I drink, so I can't speak to the bar, but our experience was top-notch. We were making a short visit to the Waltham area from central Maine, and were looking for some good Indian or Nepalese food. The owner waited on us and made our evening a special one. As it was our first time at his restaurant, we put ourselves in his hands and followed his recommendations. We feasted on Chicken Steamed MoMo, Garlic Naan, Kottayam Fish Curry, Hyderabadi Baghaar-e-Baigain and refreshed ourselves with Mango Laahsis. Every bite was a delight - bursting with complex and well-balanced flavors. It was abundantly clear that the food was made with care and love. The service was superb, and it looked like everyone else was having and equally good experience. We enjoyed the ambience - comfortable, and able to hear each other talk. Even though we make monthly trips to the area and love to try out different restaurants, we will definitely be returning to Chulo - in fact, my wife and her sister will eat there tomorrow. read more