SPDP Masala Smashed Potatoes Matchstick Okra Fries Raspberry lime ricki Chicken Tikka roll Paneer Tika roll Aside from the smashed potatoes, which are boring but fine, this was all excellent! SPDP, which is like a thin friend chip with potato filling, is a must have. This type of Indian street food is really great for sharing and this worked for kids and adults. read more

Great place to eat, very busy which is a good thing... I can tell it's a very popular place... I had the tandoori chicken and fried okra which was a nice treat... My wife always gets the sloppy Jai which is similar to sloppy Joe but with a kick... I would definitely recommend the food and this place... read more

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Quick service, lively atmosphere, and food is flavorful and delicious. Very reasonable pricing, I got an app, drink, and main for $24. What is not to love? Ps: get the lamb kebab sandwich. read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Smashed potato app, lamb wrap, and Limca drink. - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Had the Chicken Tikka roll and lots of chai. In 5 days, went like 4 times. So much so, they recognized us and gave us free chai at the end :) read more

Fried okra and mango lassis? The perfect mid-day snacks in NC with great people (and dog)-watching. A quick bite with no line and tasty flavors. Definitely eat on the patio read more

The old Chai Pani space has been converted to a fast casual restaurant on the same label (Chai Pani has moved to a larger space and is still packed there). Here, I was able to order takeout and pick it up at a reasonable pace. You couldn't get drinks online, but a separate bar was in the shop, offering a spread of options. They also sell various spice mixes to go. The food I got was inimitably delicious. I was happy to deal with leftovers and thus got a salad with grilled paneer (the salad was the first thing I got from here back in the early COVID era), which comes with a sachet of crispy noddles and some spiced cashews and is both exciting to the tastebuds and very filling. Their ultra-thin fried okra comes with a lime garnish and its own hint of spice. A vada pav was delivered with ample chutneys and a spice rub and is always exciting. I continue to be a bit baffled at an Indian menu that offers basically no lentils or chickpeas; the vegan options here are not as good as Chai Pani or other Indian restaurants in general and I would be happier if I could get something bean based. The crowds here are less now that the menu is smaller, but it is convenient and it is still high quality food. Wisely, they have kept the tiger mural over the bar. read more

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Wow! I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this restaurant as I typically don't enjoy Indian food, but it was fantastic! I am working on being a clean eater, so no dairy, no meats, no processed food. So when I go out I try and look ahead at the menu. I found a DELICIOUS salad "plain" (without chicken, etc). The flavors were so good and the crunch was a wonderful surprise. Everyone was so kind, refilling my friend's chai, getting me more water, and holding our to-go until we were ready to leave. The restaurant was clean, the food moderately priced, and I left feeling full and satisfied. I will definitely be back. read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Chicken bowl - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My husband and I went on a food tour while visiting Asheville and this was one of our stops. Literally the best place on the tour and if we weren't stuffed from all the places we went to, we would have returned for dinner. The meal we were given to try was the chicken tikka skewer and the matchstick okra fries. The chicken was good, but the okra fries were to die for!!!! I am salivating just thinking about them. Literally, every person in my group all said and did the same thing. Everyone voiced they didn't care for okra, but as soon as we all ate it, everyone kept saying MMMmmmm... after every bite. It was comical, but it tells you how shockingly delicious this okra was. The fries were cut super thin and they were so crispy. They weren't oily at all and actually tasted healthy. The chaat masala seasoning was fantastic. And the recommendation was to add a squeeze of lime on them and it set my tastebuds over the edge. Do NOT pass these up. I promise you will turn into an okra lover. If we ever get the chance to go back to Asheville, this restaurant will be my first priority! read more

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If you're looking for a tasty easy food to enjoy on the go as you walk thru downtown Asheville or just sit outside their establishment and enjoy with a bestie this was a real treat for us. The flavors just merry so well, crunchy and tangy and so satisfying and quite addicting. I wish I'd eaten more. read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Outside - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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The Desi Salad at Botiwalla Asheville deserves real respect. Calling it a salad undersells what is happening here. Crisp vegetables, warm spices, bright acidity, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. Every bite is intentional and balanced, fresh but bold, flavorful without being overwhelming. I ordered it thinking it would be a side. It was not. It was the thing I kept going back to between bites of everything else. It's not secret that Botiwalla is the shizz. and the Desi Salad alone is reason to return. read more

I was not expecting to find Indian food in downtown Asheville, which was our backup plan after we realized that another restaurant closed early for Easter. I am glad that we tried Botiwalla. I wouldn't call it authentic Indian food, but a reinterpretation of traditional recipes. The dosa filling was sandwiched between two toasted hamburger buns with a minty savory chutney. They went well together. The mango lassi was thick and creamy, but the cup was quite small. We ordered at the counter, but they brought food to the table when it was ready. We bussed our own trays afterward. read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This place was amazing!! Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was great. read more

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The food was amazing and very different from the many Indian restaurants we have tried. Cool decorations and vibe. We sat outside and it was great watching people go ny while we enjoyed our food. Wish they had bigger cups of water so we didnt have to go back inside multiple times to refill our cups. read more

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This is must have stop every time we visit Asheville. The food is always great and staff friendly. The SPDP is so yummy and their sandwiches have great flavor. read more

Wow. This is the kind of place that makes me want to move to Asheville. Lamb kebab was outstanding, fried cauliflower wonderful and all for a pittance. Stellar food, highly authentic and reasonably priced. read more

Food was exceptional! I am obsessed with the okra fries!!! Great staff! Ambiance is wonderful! read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Okra Fries & Mango Lassi! - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Tried a variety of menu items and our group enjoyed everything. Great flavors, the food was fresh and ready so quickly! Highly recommend!

We enjoyed our meal at Chai Pani and wanted to try their other concept. So glad we did. It's a little more casual - order at the counter, take a number, etc. But the food is still top notch. We ate: - Maharaja Lamb Burgers - Chicken Tikka Roll If you are considering those, go for it! Especially the lamb burgers. Explosion of flavors. Sweet, spicy, cool, savory. I'm inspired to make a copycat recipe. read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Mural behind counter. - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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This is yet another amazing place to eat in Asheville. Indian street food is the scene here, & a delicious way to enjoy food from the subcontinent. We started with an order of Yada Pav. These are basically sliders of chickpea & potato fritters bathed in tasty chutneys. The dish looks so simple, but the flavors were off the chart. Then it was on to a Paneer wrap. The Indian cheese was grilled on skewers & had a great charred flavor. The wrap was a 10 out of 10, filled with shredded veggies. read more

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I liked the other location better. Overall good food selection, I ordered chicken salad bowl (but not a chicken fan). Want to try other dishes. Will go back again read more

I love Botiwalla! The food was fresh & delicious. The staff and atmosphere are amazing. Sitting outside in the balcony is a nice option when it's warm. A favorite read more

Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This place is phenomenal. I could eat the Desi Salad with chicken every day for lunch and be very happy

I've now been twice, and this is an inferior experience compared to Chai Pani. The vegan options are sadly limited for Indian food - I had to get the same order both times. Service was fine and staff was nice. Ambience was agreeable, and it's very close to Harrah's Cherokee if you're going to a concert. read more

Fried okra strips are great. Lamb rolls bowls, and salads are wonderful. Everything is very tasty. People are cool. Like Chai Pani, but lower prices and more casual. I have been here several times and it has been excellent every-time. read more

SO good! I have been thinking about those okra tidbits for days now. Very fresh interesting flavors . Will be using it as my local takeout for sure. We ate inside and that is a fun experience as well. Lots of cool culture and art inside. read more

We have been to Botiwalla in the past when it was more like the OG Chai Pani menu. On this most recent visit on Labor Day we found it has become a Chipotle-like experience instead. I ordered a chicken/rice bowl and while the chicken was good quality, the rice was plain and had little flavor. My sauce had almost no flavor. The idea of Indian "fast food" is intriguing and I'm open to it but the food has to still have powerful flavor and this did not. With current menu we will not return. read more

The SPDP is delicious with its fragrance, crunch and creamy, heat and cooling sensations, salty tart and sweet - yum! The chai was flavorful and authentic - not too sweet, which is the ultimate compliment. The service was quick and the manager and staff very friendly - yat for Kerbie and Joe! Fun vibes and decor. Would love to come back! -signed, a Chicagoan who lives near a ton of great restaurants read more

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Fantastic food! Order at counter. Lots of available seating. A very casual atmosphere.

The food was amazing. Recommend trying the puri and then ordering a roll. The chicken tikka and paneer tikka rolls were great!

Friendly help navigating the menu -just how spicy is spicy?! Absolutely delicious food! Order at the counter but nice booths and tables for eat in. read more

Our bowls all tasted really good and the prices are reasonable. Super quick takeout too.

A great stop for a quick lunch! It's become my family's routine whenever we are in Asheville that a stop to Botiwalla on the way is mandatory. Always delicious, with friendly staff in a great location. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion. read more