23 Best Indian Restaurants near Matthews

“I’ve ordered from Curry Gate a couple times now, and the food is always amazing. It comes in a cute bag that keeps your food warm. Those little touches go a long way and I highly recommend visiting in person or ordering from Curry Gate.“

“Tried Botiwalla today and the food was delicious! I had the chicken tikka wrap and my husband had the lamb burgers. Both were delicious. We also got the mango pickle and the dry garlic chutney. The dry garlic chutney was exceptional.“

“I got the Korma and it was the best thing I’ve ever had in my life. I couldn’t put my spoon down. It is so flavorful and delicious. Just keep in mind they add a lot of spice. I can handle spice and I did number three spicy and it was pretty dang hot. I also ordered chicken curry, which I was not as much a fan of as I am accustomed to a more creamy type broth consistency. The flavors were yummy though again super spicy. The Korma though. Omg. I found my new spot“

“First time visit. Food was delicious and staff was very attentive... FIVE STAR �!!!“

“Best Service , Highly Recommend“

“Our family had many lunches here, the quality of the food was consistent, we were greeted with big smiles every time, the restaurant & restrooms were clean. We loved the food here & will definitely be back. Keep up the good work!“

“The food is absolutely delicious. Easily the best curry I’ve had in Charlotte. I will definitely be visiting over and over.“

“My son took me to dinner here following a recommendation. Spot on! Service was excellent, the crafted cocktails were delicious and the food was amazing. Perfect amount of flavor, great value and loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time I come to town!“

“I stumbled upon Exotica at an India Food Festival in Charleston, SC. I’ve been on an Indian Food kick so I had to go see what this festival had to offer. Exotica had an impressive spread of food that was well displayed esthetically and from a food quality and safely standpoint. I’m a kitchen manager and caterer so that stands out and matters to me. They had the longest of a lot of long lines which told me it should be good. I was right. It was top notch. They far exceeded my expectations for the event. I didn’t know what most of the menu was so I looked everything up while I waited and made a list on my hand. My favorites of what I chose were the Samosa Chat, Onion Samosa and the Madurai Malli Dosa. Everything was amazing though. Sooo many flavors!! I’ll definitely be going to their restaurant the next time I’m near Charlotte. 10000% Now that I look at the full menu I see so much more that I need to try. Definitely a happy little accident finding this gem. 20/10 recommend :)“

“My family and I have been going here for years and it’s maybe our favorite restaurant to go to. The food is excellent, the staff and service is always wonderful, and it just has a great atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for Indian food in Charlotte.“

“First time trying Ruchi. Got there early so we were able to spend time talking to the staff, who were all very friendly. We tried Indian take out staples this time (Tikka Masala and Korma) but had a really cool Indian Salad and the Gobi 65 was perfect. Will definitely go back and excited to try some authentic Hyderabadi items next time!“

“Delicious! A wonderful menu with a great variety of flavors. The dosa is fantastic!“

“Visited Vindhu on Wheels after a long drive, and I was honestly shocked (in the best way!) by how good the food was. Street style indian food is not easy to find, but these guys nailed it, the taste took me right back to India. I tried their Chicken Frankie, noodles, keema fried rice, and a few tiffins as well, and the flavors were consistently spot on across everything. Truly impressive and highly recommended!“

“Place is AWESOME!! Been going for years and NEVER disappointed.“

“Today we visited this restaurant and enjoyed nice food. Prices are reasonable too. People who insist only vegetarian food can enjoy here because it’s purely vegetarian. Their coconut chutney and sambhar are delicious. The lady Olga’s customer service is very nice. This was our third time visiting this restaurant and the food was as good as it was at the first time which means their quality is great!“

“Dropped in here today to make a to-go plate from the buffet since I was short on time. This was around 12pm on a Wednesday- the buffet was well stocked and the staff were actively monitoring. Everything I chose had great flavor- chana masala, chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani. My only constructive feedback would be to have some of the naans wrapped in foil to-go (so that they keep warm😀). Great option for the uptown lunch crowd, especially on a cold or rainy day as it is located in the Overstreet Mall (near Chick-fil-A).“

“We ate at Aroma again last night. All the way home, I kept commenting how great our dinner was. If you want flavor, try these. The Onion Pakoda is fun to share. We love the green sauce with it. The Hariyali Kabob is intensely flavorful, juicy, and incredibly tender. The Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani provides delicious heat and is portioned for hefty appetites like mine. My sister has had the bone-in biryani and said it was the best tasting chicken she’s ever had. The Indo-Chinese Street Style Fried Rice is like nothing I’ve had before. So many great flavors and textures . Very adventurous for fried rice. The service is always friendly and attentive. There are loads of gluten-free choices! Enjoy!“

“Naanzza!!! At first I was uncertain about the texture and taste of the naanzza but turned out be good combination. Basically it’s a cheese naan with toppings. I have tried the chicken tikka pizza and tandoori chicken pizza which were relevant to the Indian palate. The heat from the jalapeños, the crunchiness from the onions, refreshing tomatoes and cilantro, and the tikka sauce generously smothered over the pizza worked out perfectly. Paneer makhani pizza was reasonable but could not stand with chicken pizza in terms of flavor.“

“We had visited few months ago, they made food according to our request and taste. Specially my wife can only eat Mild Spicy Food.
In our Diwali and New Year, to celebrate yesterday we ordered via website. Once again they made all food according to our request and taste. We enjoyed it at our home with family.
We will be visiting this establishment more often.“

“Yeah Mon! If you are looking for the real deal mon, then this is the thing! Jamaican food at its best. Tonight was my first visit to Fidels Kitchen and I was impressed with how tasty, spicy, and authentic it all was. Admittedly, I am not from Jamaica, but I am from Florida which has some great Jamaican food too. I had been hankering for some red snapper and I had a Groupon for this place plus I had to head near their side of town anyway. I ordered the Red Snapper Escovitch with the rice&peas and the mac and cheese. The snapper was excellent, cooked just right and covered with a clear sauce that was freshly tangy and spicy hot (but not too much) with onions, Irish potato slices, and thin slices of Scotch Bonnet pepper. (Scotch Bonnet peppers are very closely related to habanero peppers.) I also ordered a small portion of curry goat. The last time I had curry goat Jamaican style this darn good was in the Jamaican Town of Flushings, Queens, NYC. That place was known for its curried goat and Fidels matches it! (Is that Blue Mountain Hot Curry?) The rice&peas portion was huge and full of flavor. The mac and cheese was certainly cheesy and not some fake Kraft powder-like cheese. Its top was toasted with just a touch of crispness. Topping it all off were a couple of slices of plantain. Please keep in mind that this location is takeout only! Fidels Kitchen is part of the South Ends Eats which houses seven different restaurants. Customers for all seven doors go thru the same entrance and the lobby is where to pick up or order food. When the food is ready, it is stashed in a locker box and you use your phone app at the kiosk and the locker door pops open. Quite a unique setup. There is no indoor seating, but there is outdoor seating with picnic tables around the side of the building. (Rumor has it that there might be another Fidels Kitchen opening hopefully in the near future in Concord.)“

“Food was really good. I tool the combo and tasted fresh. There is only 1 person handling the register and the food making the wait longer. They have Tea/Chai. There is no place to dine in and no restroom on site. Street parking available close by.“