7 Best Indian Restaurants near Charleston

“Our first visit to Folly Beach and I'm so glad we found gems like Jack of Cups. The Asian fusion dishes are a nice twist but the highlight for us was the absolutely heavenly Ube cheesecake. And I like that the description says it's a 'no nonsense' place. Loved the atmosphere.“

“This is a cute, friendly, and intimate Pakistani restaurant in the historic area of Charleston. It has a cool and cozy vibe, with dark lighting and colorful decor. Service was very engaging and friendly, and the server was helpful in helping us pick some dishes we hadn't heard of elsewhere. The food was delicious. We'd planned to share the aubergine pakora chaat appetizer, but our night they were substituting yellow yams and kale, so we switched gears and got the masala bhel, which was fantastic - spicy and flavorful, especially with a little tamarind chutney and raita. For entrees, we had (of course) butter chicken, which was as good as any I've had anywhere, and chapli kabab, which is ground lamb patties cooked in a tandoor. My wife loved them. All in all, it's perhaps the best South Asian food in or around Charleston.“

“Sitting outside was a very comfortable place to dine. Service was great. Cocktails and Mocktails were very tasty. We got the ribs, lamb and prawn special along with dumplings and a great beet side and everything was very good. Our 3 year old grandson with food allergies had a giant bowl of pasta.“

“The best Indian restaurant in West Ashley, with super friendly staff. Kinda high prices but that's more of a Charleston problem, they're not higher than other restaurants in the area..I order from here every week and they've never messed my order up. The lamb curry is my fav dish :)“

“After an earlier review of just 3 stars, I'm now totally onboard with Spice Palette! My wife and I have ordered the Chicken Tikka several times since my original (mediocre) review last October. Each time the meal was delicious with tender chicken. This is now my favorite local restaurant so "Indian food, is the, answer."“

“First off what is in the Chai tea? There is something seriously special about it... energy awakening - It is the most authentic chai tea I've tasted in a long time. This food is flavorful, and if you ask for heat, they give the heat. I'm happy to have found a place that does not water down the recipes to cater to vanilla taste buds. The meal was perfection, and I enjoyed every bite down to my last grain of rice. There is soul in this food. The staff is lighthearted, low pressure, relaxed, helpful, but they also give you your space. I look forward to coming back often.“

“It is a dated building that offers little in the way of ambiance, but those searching for food will get something that Charleston isn't particularly known for. I was lured by the promise of a masala dosa, a savory crepe that isn't easy to find. Theirs was done right, with a notable sourness (the dough is lightly fermented), some red pepper along with the potato filling, and sides full of things like curry leaves and drumstick plants. Ordering their house special samosa chaat yielded a dynamic flavor experience as well. I was stuffed, and I definitely got plenty of salt, but this was some good quality food. A small grocery store with archetypical Indian brands was at the entrance; I didn't have any needs at the time but this business model always made sense to me and I would say it's worth stopping in as I don't think there are any big Indian grocers in Charleston.“