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    Botiwalla

    4.4 (93 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    James W.

    Best. Chai. Ever. But serious, if you just go for the chai it would be completely worth it. The okra fries were delicious and unique as well.

    Mango Lassi
    Britney B.

    No wonder this spot always has a line! Located inside Optimist Hall, Botiwalla serves up flavorful eats, refreshing drinks, and a seriously good margarita. The atmosphere: Plenty of indoor seating, plus room temp and cold water dispensers for easy access. The colorful, eclectic décor adds so much charm and personality to the space. The food: The Mango Lassi is a must. Super creamy, refreshing, and perfectly sweet. I grabbed the Malai Chicken Skewer (served with a bright green chutney). I also opted for a side of hot, buttery Naan brushed with Ghee. Both were delicious. The skewer had great flavor, though a little pricey for just one. The naan, though? Worth every bite. Served piping hot and so good! The service: Extremely friendly. The cashier offered excellent recommendations and made the whole ordering process feel welcoming.

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    Hunter G.

    Don't let the line fool you, it moves fast. I knew what I wanted from the start but had a great conversation 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!

    Okra fries
    Kellie R.

    Botiwalla is a great choice for to-go or eat-in when you're feeling like eating delicious Indian street food. Botiwalla is more like a restaurant than the rest of the stands inside Optimist Hall. There's plenty of seating inside and outside of the grill. It's decorated really well and takes you to India while still being in North Carolina. I love that they sell spices and other goods across from the order line. The staff are all really nice and quick with service. I only ordered the okra fries and mango lassi as I was driving back home and wanted a snack for the road. The okra fries were DELICIOUS!!!! Oh my gosh, I need to make these at home because there's nothing like these where I am! The mango lassi was good, too. It was for the roadtrip home and I felt better having that instead of soda or energy drinks. I'm definitely coming back on my next trip to Charlotte to try other menu items, but for sure getting those okra fries again.

    Lamb wrap
    Eda X.

    Botiwalla has the best crispy okra fries! I did not know such thing existed until I passed by their menu ad while walking through the Optimist Hall for lunch options. Definitely do give them a try if you're a fan of fries!

    Andrew K.

    There are a LOT of options in Optimist Hall and this one is tucked away in the back and would be easy to skip over, but if you're into Indian street food this is a solid option. We grabbed a paneer sandwich, which was well-seasoned and the paneer itself was super plump. This one I probably could have skipped but the bhel puri is worth the try. It's a huge dish that is perfectly crispy with a lovely mix of spices. Not a dish I'm as used to so was happy to have experienced this. And don't skip the mango lassi.

    Smashed potatoes and Vada Pav
    Jo L.

    Delicious food, the friendliest staff, clean space. Kind of glad I don't live near here or I would be by too often Masala Smashed Potatoes $6 (crispy fingerling potatoes tossed with chaat masala, lime, & cilantro. Served with sweet and spicy Maggi ketchup) - tasty even the next day as leftovers Vada Pav $11 (cpicy potato dumplings (2) fried in a curried chickpea batter. Served with green & tamarind chutneys on toasted buns (pav) brushed with ghee) - this was really good. Quite spicy but couldn't stop eating

    Lamb boti kabab roll
    Michael A.

    Really good smells coming out of this place! It's been a while since I've had any indian food so I figured I'd check it out. The food is as fresh and vibrant as the decor. I got the lamb kabob roll which was really flavorful, big hits of cilantro and red onion. The naan was really well done and the lamb was perfectly cooked and spiced. I'm not a huge fan of red onion and it's on me for not asking them to omit that. But otherwise was very good. Next time I'll ask for no onion because they really go hard with it.

    vada pav
    Daisy G.

    vada pav was packed with flavor! was too full to try anything else. But glad I was able to try this at least! Will definitely come back here next time!

    Crispy Masala Potatoes
    Tameka G.

    Nice place to try in Optimist Hall. I ordered my food online and picked it up inside. The employee who gave me my food was friendly and verified my order. The seating are was nicely decorated. I truly enjoyed my food the potatoes were flavored very well and crispy. The Lamb burger sliders were a good size and delicious. I felt like I got my money worth of food.

    Lamb Kabob Roll
    Daniel H.

    The food is interesting. First time eating this type of food. It's not my favorite, but is edible. Very oniony flavor and cilantro scent. The setting is like walking into a food court, staff very friendly. Portion size is decent. Recommend if you want a full belly.

    Sid P.

    Everything that we tried here was amazing! We ordered the Bengali special fish (curiously came in a burger style with nice chutney!) the malai chicken kabob and the MG road style chicken wings, all incredibly tasty and flavorful. The highlight was the bourbon spiked hot chai (tea!) . Again, the ambiance and the service is awesome too.... Thoroughly recommended and will be back whenever we are in Charlotte!!

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    Rebekah P.

    Had the aloo tikki chhole: Crispy Indian potato fritters served over a spiced chickpea stew with tamarind chutney, green chutney, sweet yogurt, sev and red onion. SO GOOD! Service was so friendly and recommended food based on my preferences. Ambiance is a fun and casual vibe- great place for a casual hangout with friends at the Optimist Hall

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    Curry gate is a fabulous spot! I almost missed it driving in but thank GOD I investigated. The…read morestaff was super helpful and excited to recommend items when I shared it was my first time there. I got the butter chicken with garlic naan and the steamed momo. Honestly, the momo was the star of the show. I beg all of you to try momo. It is one of my favorite dumplings of all time; packed with flavor! I took my food to go and it made for a fantastic take out meal on a rainy day. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you!!

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    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.

    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!

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