Rachel Hayes

Review of Chauhan Ale and Masala House

Ordered Carryout. The food is excellent and refine...

Ordered Carryout. The food is excellent and refined. The online ordering system does not ask you for your preferred spice level. Sauces are perfectly smooth, rich, and aromatic. The flavors are complex and distinctive, but not assertive. Portions are generous. I feel this type of dining does not translate well to carry out. It excels when delivered fresh and hot to a table that will savor flavors and discuss the food. If I'll be eating and reheating at home, an ability to specify spiciness is helpful. In general, I like spicy - especially if I need to substitute assertiveness for elegance. Dine in customers can probably add spicy condiments to taste. Perhaps I should have ordered some chutney. Instead, I'll get my carryout from Best of India and take guests to dine at Chauhan Ale and Masala house when we start entertaining out of town guests again. Or - carry out the more assertive food from Chaatable.