I only orders take out, I must say the person who picked up the phone was a bit lost and said I had…read morenever ordered there so that is the reason I am giving my first review 4 instead of 5. The food tasted delicious. The level 3 here was not spicy at all in my opinion. Royal is spicier so if you know which place I'm comparing to and you will order fork here I can say you can go one heat above for the same desired hotness. Very good. Man also delicious. I recommend the butter chicken and chicken masala as it was what we had.

First let me just say that Curry Gate food is absolutely delicious. I got the Biriyani Goat and…read moregarlic naan. Very much so enjoyed it. I was overeager with my spice level but that's my own fault. I suggest if you don't like spice, do NOT get a spice level 7 As far as the service, it was not great. Now granted, it was 40 minutes before the restaurant closed, but I had to wait 15 minutes before I saw anyone. I finally went around to the kitchen to see if anybody was in the building. I knocked on their back door 5 times before anyone looked up and finally gave me my food. It was not the best experience but the food here is delicious.

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.

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)

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

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.

whenever i have a stop in charlotte La Shish Kabob is hands down one of my favorite spots in…read moreCharlotte. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The kabobs are perfectly seasoned and cooked, the rice is amazing, and the portions are generous enough that you definitely won't leave hungry. The lentil soup and garlic sauce are must-tries. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that comforting, no-frills vibe where the food speaks for itself. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, it always hits the spot. If you're craving authentic, satisfying Mediterranean food, this place is a gem. Highly recommend.

Visited this place recently and had a really warm welcome, starting right from the tea they served…read morewhen we sat down. They have a huge menu with plenty of options, and everything we tried tasted great. It's primarily a restaurant, but you can also buy packed food items which is a nice bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed the food here. They served generous portions of babaganoush and hummus -- both were delicious. They also gave us complimentary lentil soup, and it was surprisingly good. For entrees, we ordered the lamb shank, which was juicy, tender, and absolutely amazing. The adana kabab was top notch with incredible flavor. The chicken shawarma and chicken kabab could have been a bit more tender, but still enjoyable overall. They also have a large selection of desserts on the menu, so definitely save some room if you can. Overall, we had a great experience at La Shish Kabob -- warm hospitality, big portions, and flavorful food. Would definitely go back!

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

Fell in love with Botiwalla when I lived in Atlanta, and was happily surprised when I moved to…read moreCharlotte and found out they have a location here too My go-to order almost every time is a Lamb Roll (the Lamb Burgers are great too), Masala Smashed Potatoes (extra Maggi), and a Mango Lassi. This is my vote for the best meal you can get at Optimist Hall. If you're looking for an appetizer I highly recommend the SPDP. If I lived closer to Optimist I'd probably be ordering from here every week, it's that's good.

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

Let's go start to finish…read more We walked in and we were immediately greeted by smiling faces and girls who showed up to work! They sat us promptly with food and drink menus. Our waitress, Zoe, was phenomenal. They may have been out of the wine we ordered but she was very suggestive of another alternative that turned out to be even better. She came back, took our orders and not to our surprise, it all came out perfect because she was very in tune when taking our orders. Several people checked on us throughout our dining experience. However, Alex, he stood out. He made sure to clean extra plates and glasses out of our way and made sure we were having a great time there. Overall, this restaurant has always been a go to, but tonight, it'll be a weekly must. Love their specials and wine selection! Just wish they were open one hour later during the week!

Talk about a true neighborhood spot; this place is the definition of it. The food is really…read moredelicious, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere feels warm and inviting. My only critique is that the appetizer selection is a bit limited, but the huge variety of main dishes more than makes up for it. I had the gumbo over rice, which was fantastic, and my wife ordered the shrimp, which was also amazing. I love this place and will definitely be back. Very homey, very friendly, and exactly the kind of spot you want in your neighborhood.

Service is quick and easy. They offer great suggestions. Food I only really had te green smooths…read moreand it was with cucumber, kale, spinach and apple there were other ingredients and the taste was delightful. All quality no toxins ambience is clean and simple. I will be stopping by again soon. Perfect fora healthy pit stop snack

Simple energy and healthy food. Service was slow because they are understaffed. They need two more…read morepeople at least in the AM. Ambiance is good.

I picked up some Jhol Momos and Fried Chili Momos to go recently. The Chili Momos were crispy and…read moreflavorful. The Jhol Momos not something I would order again, the soup-sauce part didn't really do it for me. I preferred to eat the momos without the sauce. I would order the Chili Momos again, but not rushing back.

From the owner: Authentic Nepalese Mo: Mo and street snacks place inside Urban District Market next to Soul Food at…read moreNoda area.