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

The parking lot may be a little sketchy, but the food is so good!!! 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! read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Passage to India! Kashyap, the owner, was incredibly helpful and took the time to assist me in getting set up on the app and placing my order. His patience and excellent customer service were greatly appreciated. If you're ordering through the app, be sure to check out the "Offers" section--you might find some amazing deals! We were thrilled to get the Chicken Tikka Masala (mild spice) on a BOGO special, and it did not disappoint. The creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken were delicious. We also ordered the Chicken Biryani, which was equally outstanding--perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. Great food, great value, and exceptional customer service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The food is always very tasty ! I love that it's gravy with the rice.\nI love the point.

5 stars for the food but 0 stars for the takeout containers!!! It had been a while since I'd ordered from Passage, and I have to say the food still tastes just as amazing as I remember it from past years. However, since they are now a takeout-only restaurant, they really need to stop cheaping out on packaging!!! The flimsy cardboard containers they use for their most popular dishes, like the Chicken Tikka Masala, have lids that are extremely clumsy to take off and tighten due to the heat trapped inside. They practically explode when opened. I was sitting down to enjoy my dinner, but ended up having to emergency do laundry instead... The lid sprayed my shirt with a huge splatter of sauce as it opened. read more

The service was pleasant and gracious. My food arrived promptly. It's not fast food so keep that in mind probably waited 10 or 15 minutes tops but boy are these delicious. read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Decadent and delicious Samosas with refreshing mango chutney. - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and served hot. Everything tasted like it was made with care, and the quality really stood out. The space has a warm, homey feel. While most orders are to-go, there is seating available if you'd like to dine in. I'll definitely be back! read more

Consistently delicious!!! I've been eating here for years and it's always amazing, quick to pick up, you can smell the magic from the road YUM!!! They also send out 10% off coupons to your email! ttyl, going to order now! read more

Found my new spot! Been to three Indian restaurants since moving to Charlotte and was looking for my go-to, I found it! They were quick with my takeout and very kind when I was ordering. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and it absolutely hit the spot. Spice level is catered to the university students and the mild spice was more like zero kick to it so I'll be getting medium next time. Looking forward to returning! read more

I tried the paneer tikka masala with onion added today for lunch. I thought the food was pretty good. It was reasonably priced and had a nice spicy kick to it. I like my Indian food spicy. The setup is very traditional/bare bones. Your food will come on a tray cafeteria style. In India though, the culture does not expect tipping so I was not upset ordering at a counter and bussing my own table. It's all about the flavor and service really isn't their jam. You don't have to tip. I thought (while tasty) my curry was a tad greasy which is why I give it a 4 star. read more

Terrible customer service and unnecessarily long wait time. I ordered through the app which says the restaurant opens at 10:45am. Apple Maps says the same thing. Pickup time was 11am. At 11:04 the door was locked so I called. I had to call to get them to open the door and cut on the OPEN sign. I was then told my order would be ready in 10-15 minutes as they just got here and don't open until 11am. Annoying, but understandable. I walked back in at 11:20 and was told it would be another 10-15 minutes and they would call when ready. I watched 4 people walk out with takeout orders and a couple walked in and have already begun eating. It wasn't until I walked in again at 11:42 to check and saw multiple bags sitting that I finally got my order. Didn't even receive an apology for the wait. At this point, I don't plan on coming back. read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was not good. I was so disappointed. The only thing I can recommend is the samosa. Didn't dine in so cannot speak on the service. Food was ready fast for our takeout. Oh and I've never had band naan so idk how that happens. The naan tastes like they used oil instead of butter smh. I doctored it when I got home. Added butter, salt and garlic. read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Not good, how did they ruin the bread! - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This was my first time and I'll definitely be back! I had the shrimp malaba, veggie pakora, and naan and they were so tasty!

I don't normally post bad reviews but good is good and bad is bad and this was the worst! I was really excited to try this place because when I worked DoorDash I picked up a lot of orders from them . So imagine my disappointment when I received my order. I ordered tandoori chicken one of my favorite foods. But sadly my chicken was at least 3 days old and completely tasteless. It was as if they put red food coloring on it and baked it without seasoning last weekend. They also topped it with green peppers and white onions instead of red onions and cilantro. 0 out of 10 don't recommend. read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Tandoori chicken - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Oh My Oh My how delicious this meal was. The Butter chicken was fabulous, yet the Chicken Curry was the star of the show. ( i chose medium, yet i could've went up a notch in the heat level) i can't leave out the garlic naan it also was delicious! Everything was delicious, meat was moist and tender. This place is a hidden gem, yet apparently the none stop-to-go orders agree. I can wait to return. i'm not a food snob, my philosophy is if i can't , nor don't want to, make it at home I enjoy those who prepare it for me. 5stars Right here!!!! read more

I love this place!! Their samosas are top tier!! I once got the appetizer platter with the pakora but didn't love those, a little bland in my opinion. I've had the butter chicken here as well but I just love the Chana masala over that and I add extra vegetables. Their naan is amazing have to do the garlic, I'd eat here everyday if I could. They're only open for takeout and it's never too long of a wait for your food. I've never had any issues with them. read more

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My favorite thing to order is the palak paneer with garlic naan! If you want a sweet drink, I recommend getting the mango lassi! Great customer service and friendly staff! read more

Amazing Indian spot in a small strip mall in front of UNC Charlotte. I used to come here before COVID for their amazing buffet, but since the buffet is closed and it's take out only, I haven't been in a while. I finally decided to do a pickup order and it ended up being so much food! I ordered the Shai Paneer, aloo palak, chicken makhani (butter chicken), Channa masala, lamb korma, 2 butter naan and 2 garlic naan with chutnies on the side. Each entree came with a container of rice. 4 of us ate and there was still so much leftover. I liked getting a variety of dishes and having some of each. It was a lot like the buffet. All the food was amazing. It came out fresh and hot. We ordered the spice level regular and it was good. Very flavorful but not spicy. read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've been coming here for 15 years & always loved it until now. I will never go back. The change is dramatic, and not for the best. Start with the food looking and tasting less than satisfactory. The interior is sad, no ornaments or pictures, the seats on all the booths were filthy. The food tastes bad though, that is the real problem. And when asked what we want to drink and said water, they charged $3 for the 2 bottles. We weren't' told there was a fee. And there was another fee attached which I'd never seen before. A big yuck. read more

Shai Paneer is THE BEST! Order it with Garlic Naan for a wonderful meal. Grab a couple of samosas. Note: if you're planning to dine in, call ahead to make sure that is an option. read more

Indian is one of our favorite cuisines, but we haven't found a lot of Indian restaurants we really love in Charlotte. One of our Instagram friends recommended this to us and I'm so happy they did! Covid-19: you can order and pay online. They aren't open for dine in right now. They only let one person inside at a time to pick up food. I was really impressed with their setup. They aren't doing their special deals right now. Their lunch box looks like a great deal--two veggie curries, rice, and naan for $6. We got three curries: Shai Paneer, Malai Kofta, and Mutter Paneer. All were very good. The Shai Paneer was my favorite. I loved that the paneer was shredded. The Mutter Paneer was my next favorite. They weren't stingy on the paneer in this dish at all. The curry for the Malai Kofta was pretty good, but the Kofta balls were kind of dry and bland. Obviously we got naan too. We got an order of garlic naan and an order of onion kulcha. Garlic Naan continues to be my favorite. Nothing can beat it for me. This is definitely one of my favorite Indian places in Charlotte. If you like Indian food, go support them! read more

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My wife and I tried the Shai Paneer, Mutter Paneer, and Malai Kofta Curry at Passage to Indian. I would recommend the Shai Paneer and Mutter Paneer to anyone that enjoys Indian food. The curry of the Malai Kofta was also excellent but it was drier than I prefer. Regarding COVID, they are on full lock down. It appears to be take out only as there is no way to get inside. read more

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This is the best Indian food I've eaten in Charlotte, actually probably in my life. Its incredible. But a few caveats first: 1) Don't eat in. This is a tiny hole in the wall, they have tables but its pretty clear they are setup to be a takeout restaurant. The service was fine, but don't waste yours or their time eating inside. The food is still served in the takeout containers at the tables. 2) It can have long wait times, but again its really good, so its understandable. Order ahead and don't expect to pick up your food in 15 minutes. Now the food. The Biryani is to die for. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, tons of it and lots of chicken. The yogurt sauce is amazing. The Chicken Kadai is bursting with flavor and the Spinach Saag I think it was my GF ordered was delicious as well. Their naan is out of this world too. I've eaten there several times and the rest of the menu looks great, but the Biryani and Kadai are so good I just cant bring myself to order anything else. Everything has nice big servings too. If you are ready for a delicious Indian take out meal, this is the best you are going to do in southeast of the country. read more

Lots of parking space. The woman who took my order was very helpful and patient as we looked over the menu. I checked in and received a free dessert, note this is for online orders. The staff all seemed really nice and helpful. The food was very tasty. I'll return for sure. I would have liked since it was to go food that the food had labels. It was easy enough to tell spinach naan from butter naan but not so much with my kofta and my moms shrimp curry. They were broth similar in color and we basically placed roulette to figure out who's food it was. read more

Would highly recommend! Very large amount of selections on their menu making it difficult for me to choose. Everything was beyond delicious. Will be putting this restaurant on my rotation for sure, even though it is a bit far for me to travel. Everyone was so nice as well. A bunch of great, friendly people! Please give them a try, if you haven't. read more

Terrible Tikki Masala was just tomato and water. Same with the tomato soup. Trying to cut costs at the foods quality .

Passage to India, is just consistently not-good. This is probably the most basic and uninspired Indian food in Charlotte. It is salty, lacks flavor, and the dishes we had, were just thrown together, except the Naan. Butter Chicken and Tikka Masala both were both almost impossible to eat due to the high levels of sodium. Bhindi Masala was 3.0, decent. The Bhindi here, was covered in a sweet tomato sauce, no stir fry or umami, and almost like stewed okra and tikka sauce. It was the best Non-Naan thing we ate, however. *For transparency, I have a southerner affinity to try okra, wherever and however it is available, and Bhindi Masala is a fave of mine. As a food enthusiast, life is short. I tried this place, so you don't have to. read more

I was out of ideas on what to eat, so hubby took me to this spot. I LOVE Indian food, but never been here or heard of it. We had to wait a little bit but it was worth the wait. I wondered why so many people were coming and ordering and I found out why...the food is beyond amazing!!!! I was so full and happy that I showered and went to bed! The spot looked like they may have been moving or renovating and the hostess was very sweet! 20/10, always recommend! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Best Indian food in Charlotte. The chicken and the sauce are both on point . read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Tandoori Chicken Tikka- Dry (no masala sauce) - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food is great, service is awesome. I wish they would bring back the lunch buffet instead of just take out. My coworkers and k use to stop for lunch once a week. read more

Food was phenomenal and ample. Service was quick and attentive. Also, shouldn't be afraid of the dine-in experience, unless you're expecting some high class amenities. Thank you Charlotte read more

This is my go to DoorDash spot. It's freaking money every. Single. Time. Always hot, always delicious. I normally get the Mahkani Chicken at a medium spice level and it's perfect for my taste buds. Don't forget to add Garlic naan to soak up all the extra goodness. Looking for Indian food in university area Charlotte? You found it. read more

I ordered delivery through grub hub. It was quick and the food was hot when it arrived. The lamb saag was delicious and perfectly spicy. The naan bread was over cooked and hard. The rice was extremely bland - unknown it was simple steamed basmati but I'm used to some cardamom or something to add some flavor. There were a couple of green peas sprinkled on the top - like 3-4 peas. They could have saved those. The gulab jamun dessert was tasty and rich. With that said, I'd probably try somewhere else. read more

This restaurant is small and tucked away into a corner of a larger building with many other shops. I found parking easily, but the seating area is super limited, so I can imagine during peak times the wait must be ridiculously long. The wait for my food was around ~20 minutes, and all the waiters/staff were very friendly. Brownie points for having a smaller menu of completely vegan options! I ordered the malai kofta, which really should be called kofta tikka masala as the sauce is more like what one would have in a traditional paneer or chicken tikka masala than it is like malai kofta itself. Still, the gravy was flavorful and so was the kofta, which is exactly what I was looking for in a comfort food. I wasn't very hungry, so I got boxes for what I didn't finish. I also noticed--since I was sitting near the front of the restaurant--that a lot of people during the ~45 minutes I was here came to pick up phone or online orders, which is a testament to this place's local popularity. However, almost 100% of those orders were not ready when people came to pick them up. So, in summary: the food is good, the service is great, but be prepared to wait! read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - malai kofta - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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. So disappointed! No lunch buffet anymore No small salad selection. Large plate salads. I have been coming to this place for years. My first foray into Indian cooking was this restaurant. Delicious! Hooked for life. cook shared his vegan meal with me to taste.... Delicious...That butter chicken is life enhancing ... menu has great selection ... garlic naan is perfectly cooked.... This place makes life great....the staff was attentive and accommodating ( they made my side salad ) if you pay in cash you get discount on already reasonable rates. Great location UNC is across the road read more

Fantastic food. Have tried biryani at several restaurants and theirs is the best! I always get mine spicy and it is great!

My favorite Indian food in Charlotte! This restaurant makes absolutely delicious, creamy, bold-flavored curries. Also one of the best mango lassi recipes I've ever tried. I highly recommend all the curries we tried: chicken tikka masala, paneer tikka masala, spinach kofta, malai kofta, and bhindi masala. All curies were distinct with their own flavor and spice combinations that made them delicious. The koftas--both spinach and malai--were a bit dry but added a nice texture to the curry. The okra in the bhindi masala was cooked perfectly and that dish also had a nice heat to it. The paneer tikk masala was my favorite: fresh and thick tomato gravy, very well seasoned, full of good chunks of paneer. The vegetable samosas were flakey and flavorful. The mango lassi was not overly sweet and sugary but pleasant and filled with aromatic spices (cardamom) and crunch nuts (almonds or cashews, not quite sure) adding a very pleasant texture. I normally adore Kashmiri naan but I wouldn't recommend that as it was a bit too sweet and a tad dry. The garlic naan was good, not the best I've had. The restaurant accommodated our special dietary needs and didn't add salt to the chicken dish so that's an extra reason to visit, if someone in your party can't eat sodium or has another special diets. read more

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Sch yummy food this has become one of our favorite places for Indian! Everything well seasoned and fresh taste. Very quick service! Smaller inside but still nice and clean. read more

I got medium level chicken tikka which was very sweet. I ended up putting both the saag and tikka together to level it out which worked out fine! I would definitely get the chicken saag again read more

Passage To India Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka (this was very sweet) - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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It's alright. I should've went to Curry gate, but it's convenient. The price and quality don't match up.