RIVAYAT CREATIVE INDIAN

First Look at the Menu for Charleston Indian Restaurant, Rivayat | Eater Carolinas

"Opening soon at 210 Rutledge Avenue in downtown Charleston, this forthcoming Indian restaurant from Sujith Varghese (also behind Mount Pleasant’s Spice Palette) will spotlight seafood with regional dishes from southern India, drawing inspiration from his hometown of Kerala. “Rivayat is a love letter to the coastal flavors I grew up with — dishes that are modern, memorable, and deeply rooted in tradition,” he says, adding that “Charleston’s growing love for global cuisine — paired with its incredible access to fresh, local seafood — makes it the perfect place to bring this next chapter to life.” The extensive menu spans South Indian staples, North Indian favorites, and new interpretations to highlight Charleston seafood, with options like pani puri, a large selection of naan, samosas, gunpowder dosa, tandoori oysters, biryani, prawn masala, butter chicken, and lamb vindaloo." - Erin Perkins