Choolaah Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Choolaah, where Indian flavors ignite your taste buds in a vibrant fast-casual setting. Located at 21426 Epicerie Plz in Sterling, VA, Choolaah is perfect for those seeking a meal that’s both delicious and health-conscious.
Choolaah’s menu features a variety of options, from the signature Choolaah Bowl to delightful wraps and street food classics like samosas and pav bhaji. Each dish is crafted with responsibly sourced ingredients, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. For those adhering to specific diets, the Pro Bowl is a low-carb marvel, while vegan options like the Cauliflower & Chickpea Wrap delight plant-based eaters.
Not only does Choolaah prioritize taste, but its inviting atmosphere, friendly service, and accessibility make it an excellent choice for lunch or dinner with family and friends. Get ready to experience Indian cuisine in a fun, exciting way!
Signature Bowls
Choolaah Bowl
A bowl full of yum, that's why we put our name on it. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or meatatarian, the Choolaah bowl has something for every dietary preference. Just choose your favorite responsibly sourced proteins, select rice or greens and one of our delicious masalas or daals on the side.
Perfect Balance Bowl
Our Perfect Balance Bowl is epically flavor-packed. Choose your favorite responsibly sourced proteins, select half portion rice or greens and a half portion of our delicious masalas or daals on the side.
Pro Bowl
Going low-carb? Just 'cause you say no to rice, doesn't mean you can't say yes to a taste bud explosion. Choose your favorite responsibly sourced protein, and we will serve it over a double portion of roasted veggies.
Choolaah Salad
Meet your new go-to crunch companion: a fresh mix of greens and goodness that's about to become your salad soulmate. Dive in and let the freshness begin!
Plain Choolaah Salad
Meet your new go-to crunch companion: a fresh mix of greens and goodness that's about to become your salad soulmate. Dive in and let the freshness begin!
Chicken Wrap
Your culinary passport to flavor town--juicy chicken, fragrant basmati rice, crisp red onions, and our secret signature sauce all cozily tucked inside warm naan bread. It's like a party in your hand and everyone's invited!
Spicy Chicken Wrap
Prepare your taste buds for a flavor fiesta: this spicy chicken wrap wraps tender chicken in a warm naan embrace, nestled with fluffy basmati rice and zesty red onions, all drizzled with our secret sauce that'll make your mouth do a happy dance. It's a handheld party that'll have you saying, "Naan-stop flavor!
Lamb Wrap
Meet your new favorite handheld indulgence--succulent halal lamb meatballs, fluffy basmati rice, zesty red onions, and our irresistible signature wrap sauce, all wrapped up in warm naan bread. It's a flavor-packed adventure that fits right in your hand
Paneer Wrap
A cozy, cheesy hug in naan bread--plump chunks of paneer cheese, aromatic basmati rice, crisp red onions, and our signature wrap sauce, all snuggled up in a warm naan blanket. It's comfort food that wraps up perfectly in your hand!
Cauliflower & Chickpea Wrap
Roll up for a taste of plant-based perfection! Chickpea masala, roasted cauliflower, and crisp greens snuggle into freshly baked wheat naan. It's like a vibrant veggie fiesta wrapped up just for you!
Wraps
Street Food
Samosas
Savory pastries filled with potatoes, peas, and Choolaah spices (3 per order). (VE)
Samosa Chaat
Four vegetarian-friendly samosas served with our slow-simmered chickpea masala, sweet yogurt and our sweet and tangy sauces. Say no to yogurt to make it vegan. (V)
Pav Bhaji
An all time favorite street food. It's kinda like a vegetarian version of a sloppy joe. A flavorful bowl of vegetable stew (bhaji) and buttered, toasted buns (pav). (V)
Chicken
Our premium sourced chicken is cooked to perfection in our 600 degree tandoor ovens allowing the fat to drop away and seal in the yum, because we believe chicken should taste like, well chicken. (GF)
Spicy Chicken
OMG! Your favorite tandoor cooked Choolaah chicken now has a spicy counterpart... Think you can handle the heat? Give the *new* Spicy Chicken a try with your favorite bowl or wrap!
Lamb Meatballs
Tender meatballs made with our custom ground spice blend and fresh herbs making them flavor-packed with just the right amount of kick. Halal certified & family ranched with earth-friendly practices (GF).
Salmon
Marinated and cooked to flaky, moist perfection. Our salmon comes from the pristine waters of the Faroe Islands. Each salmon is fed a natural diet rich in sustainable marine resources, is Non-GMO, uses no antibiotics, and is Global GAP & ASC certified (GF).
Paneer
Choolaah's fresh-curd paneer cheese is inspired by co-CEO Randhir's grandmother's own family recipe. Made from wholesome milk, our paneer is a fresh cheese masterpiece. Choolaah believes in using our resources to support family farms. Randhir's grandmother would approve. (V, GF)
Veggie Croquettes
Our vegan croquettes are magical spheres of tasty goodness. Made with lentils, onions, eggplant, potatoes and green peas, rolled in panko breadcrumbs then fried to light, crispy, golden, yumtastic perfection (VE).
Tofu
Our protein-packed tofu is USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher and 100% Delicious (VE, GF).
Roasted Veggies
Our veggies are vegan marinated and gently roasted to bring out the tasty goodness of each veggie. A veggie medley of cauliflower, sweet potatoes and zucchini will make you say "that's vegamazing!" (VE, GF)
Protein Only
Sides
Naan
Freshly baked in our tandoor ovens, lightly brushed with butter, and sprinkled with kosher salt and onion seeds. (V)
Wheat Naan
Freshly baked in our tandoor ovens, lightly brushed with oil, and sprinkled with kosher salt and onion seeds. (VE)
White Basmati Rice
Imported from India and spice infused. (VE, GF)
Brown Basmati Rice
Imported from India and spice infused. (VE, GF)
Side Salad
Greens with cucumbers, tomatoes and choice of signature dressing.
Roti Chips
Wheat naan cut and fried to a crisp perfection and sprinkled with salt. (VE)
Toasted Pav
Lightly buttered toasted buns. (V)
Diced Serrano
A side of diced serranos. (VE, GF)
Diced Onion
A side of diced red onions. (VE, GF)
Tikka Masala
Our signature creamy tomato sauce simmered with roasted onions, garlic, exotic herbs and spices pairs perfectly with everything. The British actually claim it was invented there, but we're still a bit dubious about that. (V, GF)
Chickpea Masala
This hearty chickpea vegan chili, a staple of Indian households, is slow cooked, with authentic herbs and spices. (VE, GF)
Black Lentil Daal
Black lentils, tomatoes, and spices are simmered to a deep, rich and creamy finish. It's yum for your tum. (V, GF)
Yellow Lentil Daal
We use three types of lentils slow cook them with veggies, herbs and spices to create a creamy cornucopia of flavors. Mom approved. (VE, GF)
Half Rice & Half Masala
Half portion of white or brown basmati rice, plus a half portion of masala or daal.
Sides Masalas
Sauces & Dressings
Spicy Mango
"A sweet robust Indian Alphonse mango sauce with just the right amount of kick. It's mango with an attitude. (VE, GF)Spicy Mango pairs well with Salmon or Tofu."
Mint Yogurt
"Fresh mint makes this yogurt-based sauce a refreshingly clean complement. (V, GF)Mint Yogurt pairs well with Chicken, Lamb or Paneer"
Tamarind Apple
With the sweetness of apples and tang of tamarind, open up and say Choolaaaaaah (VE, GF).
Choolaah Ranch
"Our homemade ranch dressing is an Indian twist on the great American classic. (V, GF)Choolaah Ranch is good on everything."
Tamarind Ginger Dressing
A sweet & tangy vinaigrette with a hint of ginger. (VE, GF)
Whoa Hot Sauce
"Combo of tart and sweet that will put a smile on anyone's face. (VE, GF) Heat Level: 5/10"
Ouch Hot Sauce
"Delicious blend of green chiles, serrano and scorpion peppers with a fresh citrusy punch. (VE, GF)Heat Level: 8/10"
Omg Hot Sauce
"This sauce is hot. Like slap-my-face hot. Serrano, scorpion, and habanero peppers hot. (VE, GF)Heat Level: 10/10"
Whoa Hot Sauce 5 oz. Bottle
Combo of tart and sweet that will put a smile on anyone's face. (VE, GF) Heat Level: 5/10
Ouch Hot Sauce 5 oz. Bottle
"Delicious blend of green chiles, serrano and scorpion peppers with a fresh citrusy punch. (VE, GF)Heat Level: 8/10"
Omg Hot Sauce 5 oz. Bottle
This sauce is hot. Like slap-my-face hot. Serrano, scorpion, and habanero peppers hot. (VE, GF)Heat Level: 10/10
Chicken and Rice
Show the kiddos some tandoori love. Juicy chicken served with basmati rice. (GF)
Paneer and Rice
Cheese done right. Our custom crafted paneer cheese, gently toasted to perfection on a yummy serving of our fragrant basmati rice (V, GF).
Tofu and Rice
Our marinated organic tofu served with basmati rice. (VE, GF)
Cheese Pizza
Feeling Cheesy? Try our naan pizza topped with delicious mozzarella. What's not to love? (V)
Chicken Pizza
It's so good your parents will probably try to sneak a piece. So watch out. Our crispy naan is topped with a flavor-packed red sauce, tandoor cooked chicken and mozzarella.
Little Choolaah Bowl
A little bowl of yum with chicken, paneer or tofu, rice with a side of masala or daal.
Masala & Rice Bowl
Comfort food at its simplest. White or brown basmati rice with a side of masala or daal.
Little Meals
Beverages
Mango Lassi
A classic Punjab mango yogurt smoothie made with non-GMO yogurt and imported Indian Alphonso mango puree (V, GF).
Mango Lemonade
Move beyond the ordinary. Signature lemonade infused with premium Indian Alphonso mangoes. (VE, GF)
Mint Ginger Lemonade
Refreshing signature lemonade with a hint of mint and ginger. (VE, GF)
Hot Chai
Hot chai made with black tea leaves, authentic custom ground spices and a hint of sweetness. (V, GF)
Fountain Drink
Your choice of soda. Available at pickup
Chilled Chai
Chilled chai made with black tea leaves, authentic custom ground spices and a hint of sweetness. (V, GF)
Bottled Water
Products brands may vary by location.
Juice
Products brands may vary by location.
Chocolate Milk
Products brands may vary by location.
Malai Kulfi Ice Cream
Our Malai Kulfi Indian ice-cream is lightly infused with green cardamom. A rich and creamy delight for both young and the young-at-heart. (V, GF)
Desserts
Family Meals for 4
Kulfi 4 Pack
A 4 pack of our Malai Kulfi Indian ice-cream, lightly infused with cracked imported green cardamom. A rich and creamy delight for both the young and the young-at-heart (V, GF).