Chola NYC - 4.7 rating - Coastal Indian Seafood Restaurant in Midtown East

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Chola Restaurant

Location + Full Address (with landmark): 232 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022
Landmark: Near Bloomingdale’s · Midtown East

City + Area Tag: Midtown East · New York City

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Opened 1998 · NYC pioneer of contemporary Indian cuisine

Cuisine Type: Coastal Indian · Seafood-led Indian · Regional Indian

Dining Style: Upscale Casual Dining · Refined · Modern Indian

Price Range: Approx. Cost for Two: $60–$90

Special Offers / Deals: Lunch specials · Seafood-focused seasonal menu additions

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Handsome, polished, modern Indian dining room with coastal design touches.

Seating Capacity & Layout: Spacious indoor dining · Well-spaced tables · Ideal for couples & groups

Lighting & Music Style: Warm lighting · Soft ambient music · Relaxed, upscale vibe

Outdoor Seating / Private Dining: Indoor dining only; private group bookings available

Unique Design & Decor Highlights: Contemporary décor · Coastal inspirations · Elegant table setups

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• Jhinga Koliwada (must-order)

• Lobster Ghee Roast with pounded masala

• Kerala Fish Curry

• Mango Shrimp Curry

• Chicken Chettinad

• Tandoori Lamb Chops

• Malabar Parotta

• Goan-style Prawn Balchao

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Coastal-inspired cocktails

• Wine pairing options

• Mango lassi & spiced buttermilk

• House mocktails

⭐ Signature Experience:

A seafood-forward journey across India’s 8,000-mile coastline, presented with modern, fine-dining sensibility.

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegan-friendly · Vegetarian menu · Gluten-free items available

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Polished · Knowledgeable · Highly attentive

Staff Behavior: Warm · Accommodating · Excellent with dish recommendations

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations recommended; walk-ins possible for lunch hours

Ideal For: Seafood lovers · Couples · Business meals · Families · Indian cuisine enthusiasts

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best Sellers: Lobster ghee roast · Jhinga Koliwada · Kerala curries · Tandoori classics

Chef Specials: Modern interpretations of coastal Indian dishes

Formats: Lunch · Dinner · Weekend peak dining

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

Since its 1998 debut (with a rave New York Times review), Chola has been a tastemaker, reshaping what Indian food can be in NYC. Their modern coastal Indian menu explores flavors from Maharashtra to Kerala to Bengal.

Known For:

• Hard-to-find coastal Indian classics

• Iconic seafood dishes

• Long-standing legacy in NYC’s Indian dining scene

• Consistent quality over 25+ years

Instagrammable Highlights:

Crab & lobster dishes · vibrant prawn preparations · tandoori plates

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.7 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Business Hours:
Lunch & Dinner daily

Contact: +1 212-688-4619
Parking: Street + nearby garages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map & Navigation

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