Few things I would recommend - Chicken Kati rolls - Dry chicken 65 - Baby corn - Dosa I've only been to Desi District 4-5 times and I loved it! Definitely going back! The aroma, food and service was great. read more

This place definitely has the best butter chicken I have had. The menu is huge and I don't know what most things are because I'm not Indian, but I am almost always the only non-Indian person here lol. I am disappointed to see they have raised their prices and probably won't come by as much. Please lower your prices as Indian food shouldn't be expensive!! Or have lunch specials. read more

Great little mini India in Pineville. They sell groceries, dishes, fresh veggies, frozen food, clothing and they have a really busy cafe. Also a couple of street food carts. One selling pani puri, Indian street food at its finest! Nice and spicy ! Also a chai cart , for tea and biscuits . Tea is kinda milky though! Loved the decor around the walls, kinda cool and funny. Will definitely be back to eat here as the food looked really good. read more

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This post is for someone who does not eat Indian food or know anything about Indian food cuisine. Samasoa- potatoes and peas -crispy fried takes similar to an empanadas or egg roll / deep fried Mutton- goat I'm not 100% sure about how to select the food but try to come prepared to order because the cashiers do not offer suggestions. However it is a legit traditional restaurant because everyone is Indian. You stand in line to order from the counter and they call your name to pick it up. The line moves fast for ordering and pickup. We will come back and try a few more things and hopefully not forget to ask for mild! ;) read more

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Love biryani a lot they are good But the service and attitude of this restaurant has gone for a toss This don't care attitude will not last long for the business Ordered pav Baji and pav served cold and when told they spoke among themselves and did nothing Business thrives with better if not best customer service alone read more

Loved the ambiance, different for an Indian restaurant. Very casual vibe. Service was good - we got our food quite fast. Food itself was good. Naan was soft and garlicky. Baby corn Manchurian was less of Manchurian more of a dry preparation - but we liked it. Both malai kofta and chicken curry were good. I do want to visit to try more food. read more

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Packed place! Clearly they're doing things right at Desi District with how crowded it was the whole time I was there. It's an Indian grocery market with another section containing a large selection of food made to order. The food was fantastic and the groceries were great too. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because it is so incredibly loud and stressful in there. You feel rushed while you're eating and just a lot is happening while you're trying to enjoy your meal or have conversation. Instead of shouting over a microphone of what food items are ready, they should give everyone a receipt with a number on it and call a number or have a digital board saying that number is ready for pickup. read more

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A grocery store and restaurant all in one stop. Saturday mornings a buffet breakfast is offered and on other days I believe it's à la carte...I did not know what to expect but overall, I had a pretty good experience. There was a huge turn out so seating was first come first serve and that made things a bit tricky. Feel free to join a table as I did and spark up a conversation. That probably was my favorite part of this experience. Food is constantly being replaced as the items don't stay very long once they're brought out. The rush is real and all part of the experience I suppose. Tasty food and all vegan options. A small Chai is given at the end of your meal. Ask for the Masala Chai as the Irani Chai is a bit on the sweeter side but both are delicious. There's enough seating but with the Saturday rush, be prepared to not have any seats available immediately. In addition that also compromises parking in the area. Overall, it was a good experience and I would definitely return probably on a weekday to try their à la carte menu. Good luck to those who go!! read more

I've been coming to this restaurant from they started, and it used to be great last year this time around. The dine-in experience is still good -- the food tastes better and the staff is friendly. However, the to-go orders have really gone downhill lately. The last few times I ordered Egg Biryani takeouts, the food was either not prepared fresh (especially Biryani rice) or just not prepared with the same quality as dine-in. I mentioned the issue a couple two times, but the improvement hasn't shown. It's frustrating because I know the kitchen can do better -- I see it when I eat there. I really hope they put more care into their to-go orders again, because this used to be a reliable spot. For now, dine-in is fine, but I can't recommend the takeout anymore. read more

Busy, busy, busy! This place is extremely popular, so trying it for the first time at noon on a Sunday probably wasn't the best idea, but we did. There was so much to choose from. My husband and I decided to try the gobi manchurian to start and share szechuan noodles. Both were extremely flavorful and nicely spiced. It is counter service but the line was quick and there was plenty of seating. The walls were decorated with menu items and made my mouth water at the prospect of many other Indian delicacies to try. After lunch we did a bit of browsing and picked up snacks to bring home and a simple curry mix to try for our next foray into "homemade" Indian food. We can't wait to try more read more

This place is super cute, has a whole market of snacks and things on top of a hugeee menu at the restaurant. The prices were very reasonable and the chicken 65 and lamb curry were the best around! read more

Desi District - Chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Pineville, North Carolina

The masala dosa was perfection. The Chicken 65 was ok. Had a nice spice flavor, but drier than I like. read more

Desi District - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Pineville, North Carolina

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Food Tasty, meat well seasoned Service can be a little long depends upon the day you visit Great place to eat. read more

Not sure what these other reviews wanted from Indian food , but we tried different things tonight And everything was good . Yes , it is chaotic but to be expected from any Indian establishment. Highly recommend the place ! read more

Love the chicken Mandi, sandwiches were good but chat was okay, would definitely go back for Mandi

Loved this place! So many options and absolutely delicious!!! I would like to go back and try everything! Would love a menu with more descriptions! read more

We had a great experience at Desi District. All of the staff were extremely helpful and the store is family friendly! Bring your kids! read more

Desi District - Indian Near Me - Pineville, North Carolina

Fragrant rice and tender meat, infused with rich spices. The balance of flavors creates a satisfying and aromatic experience. Served family-style, it's perfect for gatherings and celebrations. A true must-try for lovers of hearty, traditional cuisine! Service & Ambience is great!! read more

Desi District - Mini Bahubali Mandi - Indian Near Me - Pineville, North Carolina

Samosas, Chicken Shawarma and Chicken Tikka masala are the best I've ever had! They have amazing service so it's definitely worth stopping by! read more

We had the veg fried rice, veg dum biryani, garlic naan, methi chaman and dosa. Everything tasted good but a little spicy though. Service is good. Ambience is vibrant and festive. read more

Place looks awesome and staff is friendly but Kati roll with store bought paranthas is a big no no! Food is not great.. but maybe will get better over time. Triveni is way better read more

Jalebi at this place is really good, it has perfect balance of sweetness and little sour. Texture is also really good, crispy . Shout out to Akash for his friendly behaviour and great Jalebi skills. Thanks Akash. read more

I took a nice walk through the store, and found it full of good produce, an excellent selection of dry goods and meats, and all sorts of lovely things for both spiritual and secular needs. The restaurant smelled delicious, but nearly everything has dairy or dairy exposure, which rules this out as a safe place for me to find something to eat. read more

The food was ok with what I have tried so far but I will say when they are busy their service does seem to get compromised. There not a clear direction of how orders will come out or where to pick up the order. As they just recently opened I think this place has great potential to be an amazing addition to the Indian restaurant community with time. read more

Authentic taste! Rumali roti and malai tikka kebab bring nostalgic Hyderabad flavors. Highly recommend! read more

Desi District - Malai chicken kebab - Indian Near Me - Pineville, North Carolina

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I recently visited this place and tried their noodles, which exceeded my expectations! The dish was a perfect blend of Indian flavors and Asian-inspired noodles.If you're craving authentic Indian-inspired noodles. read more

Desi District - Indian Near Me - Pineville, North Carolina

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Unhygienic and stinks! Everyone is wearing gloves and touch everything and never change them. The lady at the tea spot went over to the register to ring someone , handled $ , came back and with the same gloves touched the osmania biscuits to put in a tray and give to customer. Also, same time touching the plastic cup rim to pour tea. When you go to pick up the food in the back the guys are handling different meats, sauces and the microphone to call orders with the SAME gloves. I wonder if they wear the same gloves when they use the bathroom? read more

I need to check out this place when it's not so new and definitely not on the weekends. It was totally overcrowded. I waited 10 minutes to park and then 30 minutes for my food. The food was decent, but for the price I could've gotten the same or better tasting somewhere nearby. read more

Wanted to try a new place and this seemed like it would be a cool new spot. Several items unavailable to start but I love chicken tikka and that was available. Three of us ordered on a Sunday afternoon. The dining area was fairly full but no line and we easily found a table. Ordering was simple and we were given a pager to come back up when our food was ready. We sat and realized quickly that pagers were going off all over. It seemed like every few minutes a pager went off and someone would get up, scrape their chair across the concrete floor and go to the counter. Those constant sounds mixed with the music got annoying really fast. Our pager went off 4 different times as different parts of our order was ready. That seemed really unnecessary to be up and down. Just page us once everything is done! On a good note, the naan was perfect. You can't mess up a can of soda and both the white rice and veggie fried rice was tasty. The chicken tikka seemed like microwaved leftovers and while my husband said his order was good, the serving size was on the small side. Overall, I'm always up for trying a new place but this is a one and done for me. read more

I went into Desi district April 5th at 2:35pm as a recommendation from a friend. As a person who enjoys Indian cuisine and culture this place seemed like a natural destination. I walked in and it was nice first impression. I made my way up to the counter with hopes of ordering lunch for my family of 5. I got in line, which was fairly short and waited my turn. When it was time to order I stepped up from approximately 6 feet away to about a foot from the register, as I did this I Was looking up at the menu in order to say what I wanted. As I stepped up the cashier backed up and walked off. I peered forward waiting for someone to return, and as she did I looked up at the menu once more, a general indication that I am ready to order. Not once was I acknowledged so I looked around and waiting. About a minute later an Indian gentleman walked up in front of me, she immediately acknowledged him, asked for his order and he paid. Extremely annoyed by this I walked out I have no intention of returning. Sticking with Triveni. read more

they're greedy with sauces for some reason & it's comedic but the food slaps icl. they good