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.

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.

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.

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

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

Best Indian in Charlotte. I come here often, I recommend the butter chicken and lamb Chettinadu are…read morephenomenal. I love the people here they are so kind and the service is excellent

Went here for weekend late lunch. There were not many customers dining in; not sure if it was…read morebecause it is a new restaurant or because the parking in South End is inconvenient. The menu offers a variety of options. We started with fried broccoli as appetizers- the sweetness driven by honey was good. Butter chicken was recommended and we also had a chef's lamb. Both were pretty tasty but I would go with butter chicken if I had to choose. Mango lassi has cream and cherry - can tell it's fusion, nice for photos but really unnecessary. Spicy level is very mild. Range 1-5, I cannot taste any spicy when we ordered a 3. Recommend to go with higher levels if you want a real spicy dish. Also, T-mobile has barely any signal in the restaurant. AT&T and Verizon work fine.

Awesome service and the food was amazing! I tried the Biryani Rice Vegetable Bowl, with the Shack…read moreNaan and the Lemonade with Mandarin Cardoman!! wow!!!!

My wife was craving Indian tonight and I thought to try somewhere new to order from (first and last…read moretime here). My wife is severely allergic to treenuts and about a year ago we had a scary visit to the ER because we encountered an Indian restaurant that used cashews in their butter chicken recipe (not always done but sometimes restaurants use it). SO, prior to ordering on DoorDash, I called the restaurant and asked if they use treenuts, specifically cashews in their recipe. The person over the phone said "No, we don't do that." We placed the order and after arriving my wife felt suspicious about it due to the creaminess/color. The restaurant, even though they were still open, did not answer the phone (3 calls from me and 2 from my wife). It was then we found out that this is a corporate chain so my wife called multiple locations even outside of the state. Guess what all of them said after we asked the same question? Yup, the butter chicken does contain cashews. If we didn't take these extra steps ourselves, instead of wasting my time here writing this review I'd be sitting next to my wife at the hospital risking terrible things happening to her. Poor training can be found anywhere, but for a corporate establishment to fail on this with such a simple task of knowing your own menu? And again, with a serious matter such as food allergies that are potentially lethal? I'm beyond furious. For the sake of a "review" that isn't personal, just about allergies and staff being negligent, I tried the butter chicken and original curry chicken. The butter chicken is made with breast instead of thighs (Americanized "Indian" cuisine I get it) so the sauce was merely a coating and didn't absorb much flavor into the meat. Some pieces were okay, others very dry. As for the original curry, somehow worse. Very dry throughout the meat and just tasted of a chili stew. Not very aromatic besides a slight touch of ginger. For Indian fast food I guess it's decent but the price does not match; if you're looking for something authentic or close and not worried about your wife going to the hospital and being severely hurt or dying, 3.5/10.

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!