The hottest new fast casual concept in Pittsburgh and they’re just getting started. Big flavor, high quality ingredients and my god the naan. My new favorite spot for quick lunch and dinner! Great job to Tim B. and his amazing team!
Me and my friends used to drive 2hrs to Cleveland to have the food at Choolaah, and were thrilled when they announced its opening in Pittsburgh. Food is as authentic as you get, it is like the actual spicy food we eat at home and not the “add more chilles” to make it hot spicy. Have already been twice to this place!!! To add Mango Kulfi is to die for 😋
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.
This is my new favorite go to in Pittsburgh #PGH. It feels a little like the Indian version of Cava or Sweetgreens. Healthy, fast and organically sourced ingredients.I usually get the Pro Bowl with roasted veggies, chicken half rice and half tikka masala(on the side). The great thing is they have many different proteins, sauces and ingredients to choose from I love their Naan- thinner than some but still tasty. Bonus points for the hand wash o matic, the friendly employees, and the cleanliness.
It is a very unique place, fast food Indian cuisine, some are authentic street food and some food seems fusion. The staff was friendly, quick service, bright place and i would come back again. It has an indoor swing (unfortunately fixed to the floor) - very nostalgic
I love this place. Best chicken I’ve ever had. The place and kitchen are so clean and employees are really nice. It’s a pleasure to eat there. And their mango lemonade is to die for. 11/10
Choolaah in East Liberty is my go to place for tasty, healthy, reasonably priced food and quick service. I've never been disappointed so I was surprised to find the nan bread I ordered recently wasn't packed with my delicious takeout salmon pro bowl when I arrived home. It wasn't a big deal, and it had never happened before but I decided to call to let them know. Michael, the manager, answered the phone, apologized immediately, said it was a big deal to him, and he wanted to do something either then or the next time I came in. I told him his customer first attitude was so genuine that it was compensation enough but he insisted on doing more and said there would be an envelope for me with comps inside. The envelope was there on my next visit, very generous, and I met Michael. He apologized again and thanked me for my understanding. I told him all food establishments will make mistakes, but both he and Choolaah turned a small negative into a positive.
I was in a coma for years. I viewed the pearly gates just inches from my face and then BAM! 👼I WOKE UP. Was it God? Was it an Angel? No... It was just my wife. Waving Choolah in front of my nose.
Despite 0% success rate on a medical scale, it worked and I was now awake 💤 I was initially pissed as I was about to enter heaven but it was good to be back and eat some Choolah. She knew just what I needed!
I love Choolah. Delicious food, delicious sauces, delicious drinks. It's the full package for me 😋 I like getting the perfect balance bowl with either chicken and paneer with the mint yogurt sauce on the side.
Modern decorations and appealing setting.
Food is decent and service is fast.
Will be back and look forward to more restaurants like this opening in Pittsburgh.
This place has a great atmosphere and is located at nice downtown area.
Food options were plenty and lots of healthy options to choose from. All meat and veggie options have great flavors and this is the closest an Indian cuisine can become Americanized without losing taste.
The only reason I'm not giving five star is that the kids rice and chicken was very spicy my little one couldn't eat it
We tried two of the Choolah bowls and both were delicious. Portion is large and generous
We also tried the samosas and they were good
The place is clean and the staff is very nice
They make there naan bread there in front of you
Great vibe with very hip seating. Fantastic vegan options. The pav bhaji was delicious. The pav could have been done better, needs to be left on the grill for longer, instead of simply serving it as buttered bread. Very friendly staff!
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