South Indian cuisine but not just vegetarian they also serve meat too…read more Located in a busy shopping center they have a nice patio and pretty big inside seating area with booths and tables. Service was good and they were very polite. There was something about this place that just didn't sit right. Not sure what it was. We all ordered dosas with different fillings. A south Indian staple. Crispy thing pancake type but paper thin stuffed with usually potatoes but here they had so many different things to pick from, eggs, cheese, chicken tikka, etc . I had a masala dosa which was traditional spicy potato filling served with chutneys and Dahl. Others on the table had the chicken tikka masala and the chicken keema which is ground chicken . They were all tasty. The Dahl dipping sauce was good. The chutneys also tasty. The dosa itself was very oily and didn't stay crispy like others I've had before. This was kinda disappointing and I didn't end up eating most of it because it was soggy. The filling was also nice and spicy. We all kinda felt that way about the dosas. Also had a plain naan, which was kinda flat not puffy and crispy, which makes me believe they don't have a tandoor to make naan like most places do. Shame really . We also tried the medu vada, served with Dahl to dip into also these are fried dough but spiced . They were ok. Nothing spectacular. Anyway they have a pretty extensive menu and seem to have a good take out business . Probably not a return here for me though.

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!

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.

My family and I visited Persis Indian Grill in North Charlotte yesterday for the lunch buffet, and…read morewe left very disappointed. Most of the food was cold and did not seem fresh. The idli was very hard and cold. Since they also run a breakfast buffet from eight to eleven, it honestly felt like some items may have been carried over. I ca not say for sure, but that was the impression. Veg options were limited, no dosa or vada. Nothing stood out besides the pulihora. Charging around twenty dollars per person did not feel justified given the quality and selection. We did not expect this from Persis.

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 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.

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 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!

I was surprised to find Zafran after a friend recommended nearby India House, which unfortunately…read morecloses Mondays. It is authentic, which can be a double edged sword. Pictures of famous mosques and clerics adorn the walls and every table features thick clear plastic over Punjabi textiles. There was a strong language barrier with the server and Google Translate seemed to be less effective in Pakistani than in other languages. Full shredded raw onion over a cup of saffron rice, with 2 slender chicken kubideh for $25... and it was tiny for take out. I asked about the Jarzamzam drink and the only explanation was, that it was too expensive for the staff to try. Siri finally spoke up on her behalf and I know that's it's water from a sacred well in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Finally, I tried the Lassi, which in my minds is a sweet yogurt drink flavored with mango. This on was plain, salty, and a bit lumpy. It was obviously homemade but like being in a Tourist Bar in Thailand...sometimes you need to ask more follow up questions.

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 was delicious. We had Shahi paneer and palaak paneer. Both were outstanding. They have…read morecounter service but you can eat in. The portions were generous. We're taking half home. We'll definitely be back!

The parking lot may be a little sketchy, but the food is so good!!!…read more The food is made to order and can take about 15-20 minutes depending on what you order. Next time, I will call in the order instead of waiting inside. The menu is vast and has a lot of variety. I ordered the lamb saag mild, lamb vindaloo spicy, lamb samosas, and garlic naan. The lamb saag was so tender and flavorful. My lamb saag was not spicy at all and I think it was left out, but it still was good. It needed just a pinch of salt, but flavor/seasonings deepened after I let it sit on the fridge. The rice was pretty good also but needed a pinch of salt as well. The portion size was good for the price. The lamb vindaloo was tender and spicy! Spicy in a good way to a where it added flavor to the dish and not just being hot for no reason. The garlic naan was good fresh, but it didn't reheat the best. Lastly, I got the lamb samosas. The meat was filled to the brim and they were fresh! The sauces it came with were good! Also, the mango juice was to die for!!! I would definitely try more menu items and I was able to eat off the meal about two or three times. All the food mentioned came out to about $60 which is unbeatable. I will certainly return!

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.

My family and I had an amazing time at Vavela Cafe. The ambiance, service, and treats are superb…read more Luna checked us out as well as kept checking up on us throughout our visit. We did see her running around and cleaning up a lot. She might be overworked because they don't seem to have much staff. Other than that, we had a great time and would recommend it to many.

Was visiting family during Memorial Day weekend, and we met up with a friend in town at this lovely…read moreTurkish Cafe in the university area of Charlotte, NC. Loved the vibe and the decor. It's a very happening spot for young and old, families and friends, people looking to work, and others just there to chill and relax. The line was out the door for the duration of my time there, but do not let that deter you. They have ample space to handle the crowd and it's well staffed with people constantly walking around helping and answering questions. Service is fast and everyone is so nice. They have a variety of seating arrangements which makes it great for large or small groups. This may sound like a lot is going on, and it is...but at the same time it's very relaxing and chill. You place your order at the counter and I'm telling you, they have a great variety to choose from. My party shared some chicken flatbread, a Caprese style appetizer(not its name), and sweet potato cheesecake. Whe all enjoyed some coffee made to order for our liking. We even ordered some pistachio and dubai chocolate desserts to go. Everything was superb! We sat and talked for hours and just soaked in the environment. I had such a great experience and I'm really looking forward to dining here again.