Choolaah in Cleveland, OH

4.5(299)$10–20Cleveland, OH
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 299 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Cleveland, OH • Price $10–20 • 4.5★
Choolaah is an Indian buffet located in Cleveland, OH, in the Ohio City neighborhood. With a rating of 4.5 stars from 299 reviews, it offers dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout services. The price range is between $10 and $20. Choolaah provides a dining experience with a focus on its Indian buffet offerings. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this establishment. This buffet is a place to explore Indian cuisine in Cleveland.

Good to know

  • Choolaah has a listed address in Cleveland, OH, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 299 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1903 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, Ohio City, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 453-8444
Today
10:45 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 (299 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 299 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.5 from 299 reviews(↓ 0.34 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median299 / 503.5 median
02,517.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (3.96) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2517.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10:45 AM–9 PM
monday
10:45 AM–9 PM
saturday
10:45 AM–9 PM
sunday
10:45 AM–9 PM
thursday
10:45 AM–9 PM
tuesday
10:45 AM–9 PM
wednesday
10:45 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsGarage parkingFree Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet TrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

299 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Choolaah?

Choolaah has a 4.5-star rating based on 299 customer reviews.

Where is Choolaah located?

Choolaah is located at 1903 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, Ohio City, Cleveland, OH.

How much does Choolaah cost?

Choolaah is budget-friendly. The price range is $10–20.

Is Choolaah good?

Yes, Choolaah is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 299 reviews.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
32
Retail & Shopping
13
Miscellaneous Services
7
Arts & Culture
7
Financial Services
5
Travel & Tourism
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76 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Arts Centres

The Glass Bubble Project

Arts Centre

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Place Of Worships

First Hungarian Spiritualist Church

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Saint Johns Episcopal Church

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West Side Alliance Church

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3610 Bridge Avenue

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Saint Malachis Catholic Church

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~0.5 mi

Gallerys

Spaces

Gallery

~0.5 mi

Banks

Third Federal Savings & Loan

Bank

1900 West 25th Street

~112 ft
Ohio Savings Bank

Bank

~207 ft
Chase

Bank

1958 West 25th Street

~320 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 216-553-7570Website
Citizens Bank

Bank

2078 West 25th Street

~0.2 mi
KeyBank

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~0.3 mi

Pubs

Town Hall

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~46 ftMo-Fr 11:00-02:30, Sa-Su 09:00-02:30
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1822 West 25th Street

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Fast Foods

Chipotle

Fast Food

~51 ft
Ohio City Burrito

Fast Food

1844 West 25th Street

~310 ft
Dave's Cosmic Subs

Fast Food

~0.1 mi
Beet Jar

Fast Food

2600 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Restaurants

Nate’s Deli

Restaurant

1923 West 25th Street

~114 ftMo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1 216 696-7529Website
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Bright Side

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West Side Market Cafe

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Souper Market

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~0.1 mi
Boaz Cafe

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Heck's

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~0.2 mi
Momocho

Restaurant

1835 Fulton Road

~0.3 mi
Website

Ice Creams

Mitchell's Ice Cream

Ice Cream

1867 West 25th Street

~132 ft

Bars

Speakeasy

Bar

1948 West 25th Street

~282 ft
Market Avenue Wine Bar

Bar

~484 ft
Carney's

Bar

~0.6 mi

Cafes

Tabletop Board Game Cafe

Cafe

1810 West 25th Street

~459 ftWe-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-216-512-3053Website
Koffie Cafe

Cafe

~471 ft
Edda Coffee Roasters

Cafe

2011 West 25th Street

~0.1 mi
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~0.1 mi
Phoenix Coffee

Cafe

3000 Bridge Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
+1-216-400-7901Website
Rising Star Coffee Roasters

Cafe

1455 West 29th Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00
+1-216-273-3573Website
Lekko Coffee

Cafe

2529 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-19:00

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Vera's

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Rosewater Dentistry

Dentist

2626 Lorain Avenue

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Beautys

Gaia Nail Lounge & Spa

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1870 West 25th Street

~174 ft
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1836 West 25th Street

~324 ft

Hairdressers

Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College

Hairdresser

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The Studio Salon

Hairdresser

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Blow Hair & Nail Studio

Hairdresser

1428;1410 West 29th Street

~0.5 mi
Blesskitz

Hairdresser

~0.5 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-18:00

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Bike Rack at Merwin's Wharf

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi

Escape Games

Perplexity Games Escape Room

Escape Game

2515 Jay Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-216-273-8000Website

Fitness Centres

Title Boxing Club

Fitness Centre

2885 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 mi

Gifts

Something Different

Gift

1899 West 25th Street

~21 ft
The Dean Rufus House Of Fun

Gift

1393 West 29th Street

~0.4 mi

Books

Horizontal Books

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1921 West 25th Street

~101 ft

Variety Stores

Family Dollar

Variety Store

~171 ft

Seafoods

Kate's Fish

Seafood

~411 ft
Catanese Classic Seafood

Seafood

1600 Merwin Avenue

~0.6 mi

Beverages

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Tasting Room

Beverages

~430 ft

Butchers

Whitaker Meats

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~449 ft

Pastas

Ohio City Pasta

Pasta

~448 ft

Florists

Floral and Fruit Paradise

Florist

~0.1 mi
Urban Orchid

Florist

~0.4 mi

Candles

The Cleveland Candle Company

Candles

~0.1 mi

Pastrys

Farkas Pastry Shoppe

Pastry

~0.1 mi

Social Facilitys

Providence House

Social Facility

~0.4 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Outspoken E-bike Rentals

Bicycle Rental

2030 West 25th Street

~0.1 mi
Website

Fuels

Ohio City Gas

Fuel

~0.4 mi

Artworks

Hart Crane Memorial

Artwork

~0.3 mi
The St. Mary Church Mural

Artwork

~0.4 mi

Viewpoints

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Attractions

Birthplace of John Heisman

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