Godavari seems to be a local Indian spot for people. It is a bit out there from Charlotte, but a…read moresolid choice if near University City. The inside had enough seating for people and service was good. Although I think our server could have paid a bit more attention to us in terms of refilling our water. But it is a fairly chill atmosphere inside. We got the Gobi 65, Chicken 65 Boneless Biryani, Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Mango Lassi. The Gobi 65 at mild spice still had a slight kick to it, but it was very flavorful! I really enjoyed it. The Chicken Tikka Masala tasted very buttery and not as spicy as I wanted it to be (asked for medium spice), so it makes me wonder if they accidentally gave me the wrong dish... like Butter Chicken? Otherwise, it was alright. Lots of bell peppers inside the dish and the chicken was cut into small pieces. The Garlic Naan was super garlicky which I loved and tasted great being dipped in the Chicken Tikka Masala. For the Mango Lassi, it came pre-packaged in this small bottle. It tasted fine, but not as sweet as I wanted it to be. My friend liked the Chicken 65 Boneless Biryani, which came in a massive bowl. Overall, I enjoyed the food here. Although I kind of want to get the Chicken Tikka Masala again and see if it tastes less buttery and more spicy next time. I would come back to try the other items on the menu!

I placed an order online and I was so disappointed. I do not like super spicy food and I requested…read moremild and my lamb vindaloo was SO spicy I couldn't eat it. I ate the naan and plain rice, though, and it was good. I wish the instructions for the order had been followed because I would have really liked to try the lamb curry but it was so spicy it wasn't even enjoyable. I tried a few bites and had to skip it. It did smell and look good though!!

Went for dinner. Ordered tandoori shrimp, methi lamb, and the Persis bread basket. The plain naan…read morewas a bit hard, other than that everything else was good. If you're looking for a good ambiance, this place may not be for you. However, if you're just looking for good food, it's definitely worth a visit.

The food is authentic. So, there's that! You'll get a flavorful explosion that will tantalize your…read moretaste buds. Now, if you came for ambiance or chić decore then you came for insta pictures and pomp! Cauase It's a no frills mom and pop shop. You're going to seat yourself however they do provide bottled water. I wanted something spicey and smokey to take the edge off. I ordered Chicken Tikka Massala, Garlic Roti, with a side of Samosas. I wasn't impressed with the doughiness of the Samosa casing but that could have been due to the Styrofoam trapping condensation. However, the chicken was flavorful and indulgent. It was rich and creamy with a robust tomato accent. They serve a daily lunch buffet. Its open so you can mix and match protiens and sauce flavors.

Wow ....that's the best word to describe this experience…read more I've had this viral Butter Chicken Pizza on my list for a couple of months now & finally got a chance to go see it for myself. I love Indian food & good pizza so this combination was right down my lane. The flavor of the pizza & the kick of the butter sauce is amazing. I literally only have 3 slices left & it's just me eating this right now I would finish the rest but I'm too full right now. The pizza isn't super thin or super thick, it's just right. Loaded with toppings; chicken, peppers, onions, cilantro, & cheese. I got an extra butter sauce as recommended but I wish I would've got two. This is some of the best pizza I've ever had. I will be back on my next cheat day. Bravo!

Ordered the butter chicken pizza and chicken achari pizzas. Really good! They don't have all the…read moredesserts when you order online so you'll have to call head to see what they have. Tried the pistachio tres leches, mango pastry which were also delicious

The food was excellent, the Nepali curry was great much tomato flavor than your Indian curry. I…read morealso love the drumsticks, it has a little sweet flavor to it. The dumplings were with spicy sweet sauce, we didn't try too hot level, but it was spicy enough. The service was excellent. The restaurant is nice and clean, we came for earlier dinner, so we don't know how busy it will look like. But I will come back to try other dishes!!

Delicious food! I'm not a connoisseur of Indian food I just know what I like. We had the Szechuan…read moreMomo's at a 5 spice level (vegetarian). So flavorful with good kick. Biryani with goat and biryani with lamb. Both delicious. Butter naan. Yum. Service was absolutely the best. Our server walked us through the menu with patience and the recommendations were on point. Easy access with parking right in front but there's plenty of parking as it's located in the shopping plaza where Kohls used to be in university area. The next time I'm getting Indian I'm coming here!

Place is so disgusting. Roaches...the people are not friendly and dont wash their hands. The back…read moredoor has trash all around it

I had the Tandoori Roti and Chicken Tikka Masala. This Tikka was different than most others I've…read morehad in that it had large chunks of bell peppers and onions and it was a mix of breast and thigh meat. The sauce was tasty. I had mixed feelings about the veg chunks. The Roti was good. This place is easy to miss as it sits on the front side of a strip where most businesses have their entrance on the other side.

I got takeout the other night from this restaurant ! The taste is so amazing and yum…read more I loved all the flavors in rice and how aromatic it is The pastries tasted so good too ! I would recommend this place to someone if they love indian food

Amazing and flavorful Indian food! They were very busy on a Saturday night. I ordered my food for…read morepickup and it was ready in time. I ordered the mild tikka masala, garlic naan and mild Punjabi samosas. The tikka masala was so flavorful, it had a little spice to it. I would order the medium next time because I like a lot of spice. The chicken was really tender and the sauce was super creamy. The garlic naan was also really good. I loved the samosas as well. They were nice and mild and paired well with the sweet tamarind sauce. Overall, the food was amazing and I will definitely come back soon!

I cannot but recommend Zafran Kabab Palace. We had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The food was…read moredelicious and spicy, and the best part was the owner, who upon request, also made us delicious chai at the end. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and has the South Asian charm! We will definitely e back on our next visit to Charlotte, NC!

This is our 2nd time here and man I love this place! The ambience is simple and welcoming. This…read morefamily run restaurant has the most delicious Pakistani-Indian food in Charlotte! Their rice is so soft and flavorful. Their chicken melts in your mouth and their naan, oh boy! Come and enjoy their atmosphere and delicious food!

Went to dinner here and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was ! Service, menu,…read morequality and flavor all check!! Also good value for money. Great colorful decor and a pretty outside patio area too. Ample parking which is also always key for me. The owner frequented our table after to make sure everything' was good and we enjoyed it, always love that. Means they genuinely love their place. The place was busy after we got there and had a lot of take out going . We went with a few different dishes. They have plenty of choices for vegetarian and meat eaters. Also have a full bar, beer, wine and cocktails. The vegetable Manchurian was nice and hot in temperature. Nice spice level too. Lots of veggies in the wonderful sauce. Yum. I had the chicken vindaloo which is my go to . Extra hot and served with basmati rice this had a great spicy sauce and plenty of chicken and potatoes in it. Definitely could share it or have another meal . The garlic naan was really good and fluffy and came straight from the tandoor hot. Also had the chicken tikka masala on the table. Mild spice level and good amount of spice and I love the color of everything. Food took awhile to come out but it's worth it. The owner also sent us over a plate of a spongy chick peas flour savory cake off the menu . Super nice ! Fluffy spicy cake . Delicious and so nice of him! I've had this at home before but this was a nice version of it. Had a great dinner here. Always nice to discover a new Indian away from home. They seem to have the business down pat.

I recently tried Red Chillez Indian Cuisine and honestly had a pretty mixed experience overall. The…read morerestaurant itself had a nice atmosphere and the service was decent, but the food did not fully live up to expectations. The Gobi Manchurian was cooked far too crispy to the point where it felt hard and overfried instead of having that perfect balance of crunch and softness inside. The Malai Kofta was another disappointment because the kofta itself had a stretchy texture and tasted like it may not have been freshly made, though I will say the curry surrounding it was actually very flavorful, creamy, and enjoyable with good spice balance. Unfortunately, the naan was extremely dry and lacked the soft, buttery texture you would normally expect from fresh naan at an Indian restaurant. The Paneer Biryani also had an overwhelmingly strong masala flavor that completely dominated the dish and made it difficult to enjoy the other flavors or the paneer itself. Overall, there were a few good elements here and there, especially some of the curry flavors, but the food quality and textures across multiple dishes made the experience feel inconsistent.

The food is always very tasty ! I love that it's gravy with the rice.\nI love the point.read more

5 stars for the food but 0 stars for the takeout containers!!!…read more It had been a while since I'd ordered from Passage, and I have to say the food still tastes just as amazing as I remember it from past years. However, since they are now a takeout-only restaurant, they really need to stop cheaping out on packaging!!! The flimsy cardboard containers they use for their most popular dishes, like the Chicken Tikka Masala, have lids that are extremely clumsy to take off and tighten due to the heat trapped inside. They practically explode when opened. I was sitting down to enjoy my dinner, but ended up having to emergency do laundry instead... The lid sprayed my shirt with a huge splatter of sauce as it opened.

Nice place! Dont be…read moreconfused! This place is connected to Holy Joe's Meats and the grocery. You order your food and pay afterwards if you're dining in. I tried the chai tea. It was unsweetened and strong like coffee. Naan is a la carte and doesn't come with anything. I ordered garlic naan and veggie biryani. I asked for small naan and was charged for medium. Food came out hot. Will come back to explore the market and meat market

Any city I go to, I eat at the local Indian restaurants and order biryani for sure. I tried…read morenumerous restaurants in several cities over the last 10 years. But the mutton dum biryani from this restaurant happens to be hands down, the best one I have tasted outside of Hyderabad, India. Coupled with mirchi ka salan that gives you the authentic notes of what only few handpicked chefs in hyderabad could achieve. The taste of the biryani is consistent (I ordered same dish over 10 times now). It is not too spicy, which is good because it does not dominate the inherent flavor of the biryani. The mutton is cooked so well, that the pieces separate out even with gentle pressure. This is one dish that can truly take you back in time (and place). My review is for mutton biryani in specific. Other items are good to great but this item is truly exceptional. Other items we order frequently: mirchi bajji, kebab platter, chicken 65, chicken biryani, goat sukka, kubani ka meeta, double ka meeta.