Chola
232 East 58th St.
(bet. 2nd & 3rd)

212-688-0347
www.fineindiandining.com



SHURWAT - STARTERS
ROTI KANAI
(A Malaya Indian Influence)
Multi layered bread served with curried coconut chicken with potatoes
SAVITRI AMMA'S MEDHU VADAI
Spiced lentil donuts tempered with black peppercorn, curry leaves and ginger.

SAMUNDER SE- SEA FOOD SPECIALTIES
MURLIS SARSO BHAATE MAACH (A Bengali Specialty)
This is the dish - celebre of Bengali cuisine. Fish of the day cooked with mustard,
green chillies, fresh coconut and tomatoes tempered with coriander leaves.
The dish is topped with fried eggplant.
NEW!! PATRANI MACHHI (A Parsi Specialty)
Fish layered with mint and coriander chutney sprinkled
with fresh coconut and wrapped in a banana leaf.

KHAZANA - TANDOORI
JHINGA MAST MAST
Shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger and ajwain seeds, roasted in the tandoori
with lavish basting of fresh coriander and green chillies.
NEW!! RESHMI KABOB
Tender rolls of spiced ground chicken and cashew nuts grilled to perfection.

MURG - CHICKEN SPECIALTIES
LATA SHETTY'S COONDAPUR (A Manglore Specialty)
Chicken cooked in coconut sauce, tempered with potatoes, dry red chillies and curry leaves.
DOHI CHICKEN (A Calcutta Specialty)
Chicken kabob roasted in tandoor and wrapped in a mild yogurt sauce tempered with black cardamom, bay leaf, caramelized onions, fresh coriander and raisins.

SABZI KE BAGH SE - VEGETARIAN
MALAI KOFTA
Vegetable dumplings cooked in a velvety almond sauce topped with raisins.
KADHAI BHINDI (A Punjabi Specialty)
Fresh okra sautéed with onions. bell pepper and fresh tomatoes in a wok.

GOSHT - LAMB SPECIALTIES
BOTI KABAB MASALA
Lamb pieces roasted in tandoor and wrapped into a rich creamy sauce.

Cuisine: Northern & Southern Indian
Avg. Check: $20 - $25
Attire: Casual Neat

Welcome to Chola and the eclectic cuisine of India. Chola is a sister restaurant of Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine in Brewster, N.Y. and Bombay Bar & Grill in Westport, Ct. At Chola diners are introduced to the mysteries of Cormandel, Kerala, and Deccani cooking and to the delicacies of the Royal Mughals of the north. Unique among Indian restaurants, Chola presents classic dishes of both South (Dakshin) and North India. In line with the ancient Indian Tradition of Vegetarianism, half of the menu is vegetarian. Also in the spirit of health conscientiousness, only canola oil is used in their cooking.

A daily lunch buffet offers a selection of choices that round out a complete authentic Indian meal. The menus offer vegetarian, chicken, lamb, and seafood specialties from both North India - Mughal & Punjabi Cuisine and South India - Kerala, Andhra, Tamil, Nadu & Kamataka cuisines.

Chola has received outstanding reviews by many of New York City's most respected critics and restaurant guides. New York Magazine labeled chola the City's #1 Traditional Indian restaurant. In 1999, the New York Times placed Chola on it's "Hot List". To top off the rave reviews, Chola scored as the second most highly rated Indian Restaurant in all of New York City in the most recent Zagat Survey. Indian fare does not get better than this.

Off premise catering is available for any number of people. You can choose from the restaurant menu or customize your own. Most Indian dishes are available as well as some American dishes to satisfy both tastes. For a taste of tradtional Northern and Southern fare, come to New York's hottest - Chola restaurant.

TASTING MENUS; PRE-THEATER MENU; OFF PREMISE CATERING; TAKE OUT

RESERVATIONS
Suggested

CREDIT CARDS
Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diner's Club

HOURS
Lunch
7 Days 12 - 3

Dinner
7 Days 5 - 10:30

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