Choolaah is a fast casual Indian BBQ restaurant that serves traditional Indian dishes, with rich flavor, that appeal to the contemporary palate. Choolaah means clay oven. It’s a fresh take on the timeless Indian experience, sanja chulha, where family and friends gather around a community oven to reconnect. Indian Barbeque, by the Choolaah definition, is farm-to-table: fresh meats, breads and vegetarian ingredients, as well as cooked at high heats (up to 700◦). The aesthetics of the restaurant, fresh ingredients and made-to-order format distinguishes Choolaah from other fast casual dining establishments. Choolaah is people-centric, neighborhood-centric and offers a dramatic dining experience where food prep is theater. Choolaah is an American gateway to Indian food, because it offers a range of flavors for every palate. The founders saw an opportunity to develop a menu of traditional Indian dishes that would appeal to the American market, without compromising the authenticity of the cuisine. Choolaah is based on the concept that Indian food should be authentic and accessible.
| Website | http://www.choolaah.com |
| Revenue | $11.9 million |
| Employees | 79 (29 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Address | 180 Fort Couch Rd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15221, US |
| Phone | +1 216-350-3136 |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality General, Hospitality |
| Keywords | Indian Cuisine, Traditional Indian Food, Indian Restaurant, Bbq Restaurant, Modern Indian Food, Casual Dining, Indian Dishes, Tandoor, South Asian Food, Spicy Food, Flavorful Food, Family Restaurant, Dinner, Lunch, Takeout, Catering, Restaurant |
| Competitors | Bombay Bistro Restaurant & Bar, Indian Accent New Delhi, Tikka Shack Indian Grub, Mortar & Pestle Bar, Indian Street Food Company, Kalachandji's, Curry Leaf Multicuisine Restaurant & Banquet, Taste, Bowl of Heaven, Royal Indian +5 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 581 Companies, SIC Code 58 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 7225 Companies, NAICS Code 722 Companies, NAICS Code 72 Companies |
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The Choolaah annual revenue was $11.9 million in 2026.
Antonio Aguirre Jr is the Managing Partner of Choolaah.
29 people are employed at Choolaah.
Choolaah is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The NAICS codes for Choolaah are [7225, 722, 72].
The SIC codes for Choolaah are [581, 58].