I am always on the hunt for good Indian food. Ever since we lived in Japan, Indian cuisine has been a family favorite! I had never eaten it before moving to Japan. I enjoy making and teaching the cuisine, but it is nice eating that fresh naan, straight from an authentic tandoor oven. I do my best at home to replicate it, but the naan is never quite the same!
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Choolah has a very simple and straightforward menu. I ordered the rice bowl with chicken and the tikka masala sauce with naan bread for $9.99.
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There is also a sauce and condiment bar. I added a few extra flavorful sauces, I especially loved the tamarind apple!
The restaurant has a sleek atmosphere.
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Next to the food, the most fun I have had at a restaurant in awhile...the hand-washing station! Right in the middle of the restaurant is this unique feature. You stick you hands in and it spins and washes your hands!
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I thought this place has a nice relaxed atmosphere with excellent food for the price! Try it next time you are at Mosaic!
ADDRESS
Mosaic District
2911 District Ave
Fairfax, VA 22031
PHONE
(571) 234-5584
HOURS Mon-Thurs & Sun: 11am - 9pm Fri-Sat: 11am - 10pm