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

One of my families favorite places to go in south end. We have yet to have a bad appetizer or meal…read more Their menu is compact, and brimming with flavor. We have had items from vegetarian to lamb and chicken and we have not been disappointed. The naan is phenomenal and supports the dishes wonderfully. To top it off there is plenty of rice to go around! The servers are very pleasant and attentive. It can get busy some evenings, but lunch typically is a slower time.

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.

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.

This was our 3rd time coming here in the last few months and every time the food has been amazing!…read more We've had both the lamb and chicken and would order it again. The server was very helpful and attentive. The Indian music creates a fun atmosphere to match the flavor of the food. We'll be coming again soon.

Best restaurant in Charlotte, by far. Flavor packed food. We got: Appetizer - 5 Pieces Pakora (like…read morespicy chicken nuggets). I liked the 2 sauces that came with it. Chicken Tikka Kebab. Came in a cast iron pan. Not too spicy, good for my 12 yo son. Butter chicken (not too spicy) Special Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani some pieces of chicken on top, then a large amount of delicious rice then slow cooked dark meat fall off the bone chicken at the bottom. Huge portion. Special Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani was amazing as well. Both of those dishes do not have sauce. So, we ordered 2 tikki masala sauces on the side. 2 Large gravy boats of sauce. This was my favorite part of the meal. I poured it on everything. Creamy, similar to the butter chicken sauce but a little spicier. 1 Garlic Naan 1 Butter Naan We should have gotten 2 garlic naans instead. Best Naan we've had in a while. Freshly made. Service was awesome. Restaurant is brand new and clean. We moved here from the west coast where there are tons of Indian food restaurants and have been on the search for a good one. Found it!!! Better than Blue Taj IMO. This family moved here a year ago from the west coast and had a restaurant there. This restaurant is a hidden gem! Near the home depot in promenade shopping center. So glad we tried it.

Ordered spicy garlic momos, kadai chicken, garlic naan and roti. Momos were deep fried and yummy…read morewith a lot of sauce. Kadai chicken was ok, wouldn't get it again. The chicken was very tough to chew. Naan and roti were good.

Great food , great service , will definitely be back ! Food was tasty and our server was super…read moreaccommodating

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

Was in the mood for Indian food. Since I've seen quite a few reviews on social media, my husband…read moreand I decided to try this place out. We started with an order on samosas which were really good and they had a nice kick. We did chicken biryani and the nalan special curry and naan bread. Everything was really good and packed with flavor. Will definitely return! Tara was our waitress a d was really nice!

It's been awhile since we had Indian, so I made reservations for a Saturday night…read more.. Immediately, I liked how the place had a nice, comfy vibe with good A/C and great, relaxing overhead music. The hostess was also on top of things, in that she read the reservation notes, and led us to a choice seat by the wall. The waiter assigned to us was very attentive and courteous. So all around, I felt the ambiance and service was very good. Now the food! We decided to share everything and ordered various items: Garlic Naan, Pakora Brussels Sprouts, Chicken Biryani and Nalan Chicken Curry, which came with white rice. Of everything ordered, my favorite was the Biryani. First of all, the portion was HUGE...enough to feed 4. I liked the long grain rice, and the flavor was good. I was a bit puzzled by the presentation though. All the chicken was buried underneath. Also, way too much onion garnishing on top...which I didn't find appetizing or aesthetically pleasing either. Think I would have liked this better if some veggies were included (not just the onions...possibly my least favorite veggie?). This has been my running criticism with Indian foods... I appreciate the flavors, but I don't like how the tasty veggies are rarely included (or barely visible!) in the entrees. We both enjoyed the Garlic Naan (just wished there were a bit more?), and Brussels Sprouts had a good flavor, but the batter was so hard and thick, it was hard to eat (could barely use the fork for this). So frankly, I didn't love the texture of this fried veggie appetizer. As for the Chicken Curry, I just didn't love the flavor. It was very different though. In the past, I always opted for Chicken Tikala...and I definitely prefer the more buttery flavor of that over this special curry. Guess I liked some of the foods...but not all. Despite being underwhelmed with some of the foods, we still enjoyed the overall dining experience here...and would likely return. I think I'll be trying other items on the menu though.

This place is a go-to MUST.. when you walk in you don't quite know what you're getting yourself…read moreinto but that's okay! You can taste-test any of the items before buying and trust me you will find something you'll end up loving !! I was helped by Rachel and she's not only a fantastic worker but a very genuine person with a great attitude!! I Recommend going for the all-in-one special which is 2 meats rice, & desert with bread. They also have free water if you aren't interested in their drinks on menu. This place is fantastic for lunch/dinner or just wanting to simply try something new but whatever you do stop by and give them a shot!

I've been here several times and continue to enjoy the food. My favorite items are the Ghee rice,…read moreCashew chicken and Butter chicken. I also really enjoy the coconut drink. My dad likes the same but he prefers the coconut rice. I like how they allow you to sample the items on the line and even suggest combinations that you might enjoy. I also like how they have both non spicy and spicy items. The only thing that stands out as odd to me is my sister stopped by one day and picked up an order for me. She noticed a worker or someone associated with the restaurant come in and start eating off the hot food line. Not sure if they washed their hands or not but she was alarmed by this behavior. Kolapasi Indian Canteen 2040 Freeman Park Dr, Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28273 (Review 46 in 2025 and 889 overall)