3 out of 5 stars is generous. The best part may have been the service but the food we had was not…read moregood. We bought the aloo gobi and 2 sides. The naan and samosas were typical but the aloo gobi had more of a watery tomato taste than the thicker sauce I was expecting. I could also tell the vegetables didn't marinate long enough as they were almost seasonless and undercooked. Also, the restaurant was simply dirty. Wouldn't recommend this place. I did like how they offer mouth refreshers at the front desk, though (cardamom pods, fennel seeds, cloves, etc)

So far best Indian food I've had in Charlotte. I would…read moreorder ahead and it'll be hot and ready when you get there. This place is always so busy, but food is always spot on. The naan is Devine. Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala are my current favorites. Five spot but they are beautifying the inside and it seems they are creating room to dive in.

I stumbled upon this place last summer with a friend and we sat at the bar and just to head there…read morespicy cauliflower and the bartenders selection. Everything was fantastic. The last couple of times I've been was with my work group. We ordered several items for our table and then we also ordered entrées. Each time I visited this location everything is very nice and clean and the food as spicy as it is is very well seasoned and tasty. All of the sauces and curry creams were cooked to perfection hot in temperature not too hot to enjoy. Our servers were very kind and patient and courteous to us as we made our decisions. They also made perfect combination for our selections. And the best selections for drinks and desserts. Since then, I've even ordered on Uber eats and my food came just as perfect. This is a great go to place for good Indian food. If you're in the uptown area it's located below the Green parking lot, which is across from the Knight theater. It's just a good place even if you want a good drink at the bar. Enjoy!

Flavor is good the salt level is much too high. Food is good. Service blah- especially for how…read moreslow it is. Server just looked in my direction and kept moving - I definitely could have used a napkin or two. Portion sizes are good. Very nice ambiance- relaxing and inviting. Half the salt would have made this a 4.5/5.

Modern Indian food in Charlotte, NC 3.75/5…read moreI haven't been here in years, but I used to come here a lot growing up, so I was excited to try it again. The food was good, but nothing out of this world. I ordered the Keema Bhatura Chaat ($14), Murgh Tikka Masala ($21), and garlic naan ($5). The chaat was definitely my favorite--it was delicious and really stood out. The curry, on the other hand, was just okay. I wish it had a bit more flavor. Overall, it was decent, but not as good as I remembered.

Had dinner with a group of friends here and it's quite the place to dine. Our waiter was very…read moreentertaining and helped elevate the experience. We started with some appetizers and the Kheema Bhatura "Chaat" was my favorite. The Disco bhatura was also good. My husband and I were not adventurous because we'd been at a beer festival earlier so we agreed to share some chicken tikka masala, which was very good. This is a popular place and I can see why. The vibe is great, I love the old house that it's housed in and if you're celebrating something special, this is a great option.

Really great atmosphere and experience for my pickup order. Friendly and kind cashiers and place…read morewas really clean. I got the Gobi manchurian and it was really good. The wings were cooked very well but a bit underseasoned for my taste. The chai was perfect! Will return to try some other dishes when I am back in the area.

I had an amazing experience here. I read about the owner of this restaurant. He's a James Beard…read morefinalist in his Asheville restaurant, so I had to try this here in Charlotte inside Optimus Hall. And it was an experience I will not forget, and I have to come back here. You have to order off the street food menu if you really want something different that you would normally not see at other Indian restaurants. I got the SPDP which were savory puffed flour crisps filled with sweet yogurt chutney, potatoes, onion, and cilantro, and it was loke nothing I've ever had before. Total flavor bomb. Then I got the chicken tikka roll. So delicious and huge and filling, with that perfect savory and acid going at the same time. I'll definitely be back since I can't stop thinking about it. Lol

Food is really good! I like chhole bhatute from there. The service is good as well…read more The only thing that I miss is vibe

My favorite Indian Cuisine restaurant. It is all vegetarian but don't let that stop you. Their…read morefood is prepared fresh so is delicious particularly their Naan. Service is friendly and helpful when selecting items from the menu. The ambiance is simple and relaxed. We also get take away from them and enjoy the food at home as well.

I used to pass this restaurant often when there was a Clothes Mentor next door. I decided to try…read morethem for lunch via DoorDash. I ordered samosa (2 in one order) and Shahi paneer lunch with naan. There was plenty of sauce and more rice than I needed. I love cheese anyway but the paneer was good. I don't frequent the area but may consider dine in to experience the service for a full review.

Visited with a friend after we came across a social media post sharing that Maharani is the oldest…read moreoperating Indian restaurant in Charlotte! The lunchtime atmosphere was calm and service was quick. All of the food was delicious and the portions were great. Will definitely visit again for more paneer!

Fell in love with Botiwalla when I lived in Atlanta, and was happily surprised when I moved to…read moreCharlotte and found out they have a location here too My go-to order almost every time is a Lamb Roll (the Lamb Burgers are great too), Masala Smashed Potatoes (extra Maggi), and a Mango Lassi. This is my vote for the best meal you can get at Optimist Hall. If you're looking for an appetizer I highly recommend the SPDP. If I lived closer to Optimist I'd probably be ordering from here every week, it's that's good.

Don't let the line fool you, it moves fast. I knew what I wanted from the start but had a great…read moreconversation with one of the works about menu items that I'm excited to try next time. I got the masala smashed potatoes; seasoning on the potatoes weren't really there for my but the ketchup was a nice flare and had a kick for sure. SPDP is what got me in line and I love each bite. The perfect mouth full, great crunch and layers of flavor. I only thought to take a picture on the last one - my bad!

Trash Staff was rude very un knowledgeable, tacky and not…read moreattentive to their guest. Can you please just do a better job at servicing your company and your guest it wasn't even busy and she act like she could not wait on us. She said they had the cheapest drinks in the alley, but still kept moving around and not checking to see what we wanted. She also said they didn't have specials, but they also had a special menu outside.

Lunch buffet for $15, worth it! Very hot upstairs where the…read morelunch buffet is, dress accordingly. A couple of vegetarian options, but not many. Dishes were good. Liked being able to try everything! Tea is also included. Walk upstairs for the lunch buffet and serve yourself, sit wherever. Go downstairs to pay at counter. No parking lot. Didn't ask about comping garage parking. Street parking is best/cheapest option through Park Mobile.

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!

I had just a tasting. I am head over heels for samosas. If I notice an Indian restaurant, that is…read morethe first thing I'll get. Their samosas were pretty good. Perfect dough and great chutney. Love the little takeout bag. The chai was strong. Can't wait to try another dish. Everyone was super nice.

This place is a hidden gem. I always spend the night near…read moreairport when flying home looking for a good meal. I found on Yelp and it did not disappoint. I ordered a hot and asked for the hottest since non Asian they asked me twice. I did get a very spicy meal with soup and loved it. I'll be back. Rick