Botiwalla by Chai Pani

Love love this place. Visited in Asheville and was very impressed here too. The chicken Tika sandwich is my favorite item on the menu. The lamb sliders are very generous and great for sharing Its located in the food court and have their own seating as well as pick up to sit outside Will save for other visits.

Food: Loved dahi puris, vada pao and mango lassi. Paneer rice box was decent. Service: Good helpful staff, wiling to help and seems to be enjoying their work. Their manager even came to check in on us. Atmosphere: Very nice vibe, neighborhood driving from Airport felt shady at first, but this location was very safe. It was inside optimist hall, which had other shops too.

Superb Food ! Very happening place ! Bollywood Music ! We tried following :- 1. Vada Pav - MUST MUST TRY ! (Vada was super crispy and tasty) (2 Vada Pav in one plate, quantity wise good) 2. Paneer Tikka Roll - 4/5 (Good) 3. Lemon Slush - 3/5 (okayish) Inside the optimist hall. Lots of other cafes around.

OMG!!! This was probably one of the best restaurant I’ve ever been to in my entire life. I ate the lamb burgers and when I tell you, everything was too perfection. I don’t even like coleslaw, but I ate all that coleslaw up. 1000/10 would recommend. definitely coming back.

Botiwalla in Optimist Hall, Charlotte delivers a fantastic dining experience! While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the outstanding flavors and top-notch service more than justify it. The Tikka Wrap and their twist on Dahipuri (called SPDP) were absolutely delicious—must-tries! The skewers were also a highlight. Service was quick, and the staff was incredibly courteous and welcoming. Overall, great food, efficient service, and a pleasant atmosphere—highly recommend!

Botiwalla is LEGIT, folks! The lunch crowd is a little more manageable at Optimist Hall, so now you know. Jump in early, beat the crowd, and dig on this street food inspired menu.

The food was absolutely delicious! Vada pav is best in US & paneer tikka rice bowl was fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The portion sizes were just right . Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Indian flavors and delicious food .

Tried the Dahi Puri at Botiwalla and it was absolutely delicious! Perfect balance of flavors—crispy, tangy, and refreshing. Great spot for tasty Indian street food. Can’t wait to try more!

Delicious food, the friendliest staff, clean space. Kind of glad I don't live near here or I would be by too often Masala Smashed Potatoes $6 (crispy fingerling potatoes tossed with chaat masala, lime, & cilantro. Served with sweet and spicy Maggi ketchup) - tasty even the next day as leftovers Vada Pav $11 (cpicy potato dumplings (2) fried in a curried chickpea batter. Served with green & tamarind chutneys on toasted buns (pav) brushed with ghee) - this was really good. Quite spicy but couldn't stop eating

My husband and I are big fans of Chai Pani in Asheville, so you know we had to make a special stop to visit its sister restaurant in Charlotte! Botiwalla is located inside Optimist Hall (which may just be my favorite food halls of all time). Unlike Chai Pani, Botiwalla has more of a fast-casual focus. It's a counter service restaurant, and food is delivered hot and fresh to your table as it's prepared. Chai Pani fans will note a few menu crossovers, like the okra fries and the vada pav. We ordered several different dishes to get the full experience, including the masala smashed potatoes, Gobi 65, chicken tikka roll, lamb sliders, and of course a mango lassi to wash it all down. Everything was full of warm Indian spices, and every dish was cooked perfectly! My favorite bite was actually the Gobi 65 ... this crispy cauliflower is a Indo-Chinese fusion dish, and it's served with a ginger-soy dipping sauce that is out-of-this-world. Everything else we ordered was quite tasty too ... but I could've eaten a whole order of the Gobi 65 all to myself. Bravo to the Botiwalla team for such a delicious lunch. I'm confident we will be back again soon!

Brett & Brian - killer experience. Two gods running the best in CLT. Order anything and give your mouth an orgasmic experience. Jokes aside, best human and best food in Queen City. If you care about what you eat, come here, watch your order made fresh on the grill and thank me later.

Delicious lunch! My husband had the Paneer roll and I had Chicken Tikka salad. We both give food and service 5 stars! Cute dining space in Optimist Hall.

There is no Chai Pani in Charlotte, just this fast casual spinoff. Given it is located in a food hall, I thought it might just be a little stall, but in fact they had a decent-sized space to themselves, colorfully decorated as is their brand. Which makes it all the more puzzling that their menu was so limited. I will give them credit for at least having a salad, but I did not see any chickpeas or lentils on the menu. As diverse as Indian cuisine is, since when can you have a place without lentils? And neither did they offer the matchstick okra fries of the full restaurant nor any of the other veggie chaat items. Don't get me wrong, my mini potatoes were deliciously spiced, and the salad had a nice mix of flavors (though it didn't quite fill the bowl). It just seems strange to me that there are so many good fast food type items, particularly veggie ones, that did not make it from the Chai Pani menu onto this spinoff. Even the Botiwalla in Asheville had a bit more going for it I think.

This restaurant has a very nice vibe. It's inside a great open market space which itself means you can get a lot done. People watch. Walk some steps especially when the weather outside isn't great. The food was quite tasty. One caveat. I did order the Gobi and it wasn't listed as a pokoras. But that's exactly what it was. The flavor was a bit subdued. Maybe that's the nature of the audience they serve. But it was great ingredients and wonderful flavor.

Located in a pretty convenient place, with 2 hours of free parking. Out of all the restaurants in the food hall, I was drawn to Botiwalla, smelling its delicious food wafting from down the hall. I cannot remember the name of the corn dish for the life of me, but it was part of their summer seasonal menu. It was (10/10), refreshing, with great portions. I love any kind of corn, but this corn dish garnished with other veggies and a crunchy sort of accompaniment was a delight every bite. Lamb burgers (8/10): I've had these at the ATL Botiwalla location, and these burgers are delish every time. So juicy and flavorful, and always surprisingly filling. I will say though, I remember these sliders being a bit larger/coming with a side when I first came. I'm not sure if this is location dependent, though. The service was fantastic. Cashier was kind, and servers were attentive. There's plenty of room for dine in. It's a bit louder since the location is within a food hall, but it's a pleasant kind of loud. Would come back here soon!

Botiwalla is a regular stop for us on our trips to NC. We love their vada pav. My wife and I particularly love how their chai is served with a whole small pack of Parle G - this is the gold standard that other restaurants now need to live up to. Their SPDP is also quite good; we order it without onions, and they always deliver on that. Though we try different items at different visits, the vada pav is our go-to dish every time. The ambience is 70s Bollywood movie posters, and is cheesy to a fault; but it adds enough character and isn't out of place. Service has always been friendly and quick. There is ample parking outside Optimist Hall and it's even free for 90 minutes. I know we're going to be back the next time we're in the city.

Delicious food and very friendly. I really liked the tikka chicken roll and the mango lassi had more character than most in a good way. It was also very cold on a hot day and hit the spot. My partner got the bowl and I didn't find it as flavorful. We enjoyed the bhel puri appetizer, which was huge and fresh tasting, but next time Id experiment with a different one.

When walking up to Optimist Hall, I caught a whiff of something really delicious and followed my nose to Botiwalla. On previous visits this place had a line that seemed to have no end so I was pleasantly surprised to find it nearly empty on a Monday afternoon. Definitely visit during the week if possible. Service was quick and every staff member we encountered was friendly. It was hard to narrow down our options as everything on the menu sounded delicious. We wanted to pace ourselves to be able to try a few different places this trip so we opted to split the lamb burgers. Perfect choice! These sliders were much more substantial than I expected. They packed tons of flavor in every bite and I would go back again just to order them again. The buns were perfectly toasted to hold up to the toppings. I knew after seeing so many photos of these sliders online they had to be popular for a reason and I was not disappointed. If you're torn about what to try here, the lamb burgers are a phenomenal option. It's going to be really hard not to order them again on my next trip but I try to sample a little something different every visit. As for the rest of the place, I love how the design is not only inside the dining area but also extended to the order window on the outside. It really stands out when passing by. I love the section of spices and teas they offer as well. It seems like a lot of attention to detail was put into every inch of this place and it really makes such a difference. I can't wait to visit again and try more of the menu. (And probably order the lamb burgers as well.) Trust me, if you pass by this place it'll be hard not to stop in once you smell their food! I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu and they seem to have a solid selection for everyone to find something they will enjoy.

This is one of my most visited spots. I was in love with it visiting ATL and so happy when it opened here! Can't go wrong, but the naan rolls are where it's at. The fish one is my fav, with crispy thin fish filets and crunchy vegetables. The naan is the softest I've ever had. Love the mango lassi to cool you down. Get the okra fries and you'll have a hard time with any other fried okra after you experience them!

Visited from Michigan and I love coming to the Optimist food hall every time. This was my first time trying out Botiwalla and it did not disappoint. We didn't have to wait in line and it was easy to order. There is plenty of seating inside and outside the restaurant. I got the chicken tikka roll and it was amazing. So flavorful and the naan bread is really delicious. 10/10!

Stopped by on my way from DC to Atlanta and omg this place is ICONIC. The lamb burgers and smashed masala potatoes are the best thing I've had in a WHILE. The pineapple turmeric soda was really refreshing too. Def try this place!!!!

I don't write reviews often, but this place is a must visit! I've only been there once and ordered for delivery once. The first time I had the Desi salad it was the best salad I've ever had! The second time- delivery, best salad I've ever had! I love the spice and char on their skewered items. Paneer, chicken, lamb omg! The wrap is amazing too, butter chicken and rice amazing! Also I always get all of the sauces but the green chutney is one of the best in the city! Staff were very knowledgeable when I visited and I just can't say enough good things about this place!

Had the aloo tikki chhole: Crispy Indian potato fritters served over a spiced chickpea stew with tamarind chutney, green chutney, sweet yogurt, sev and red onion. SO GOOD! Service was so friendly and recommended food based on my preferences. Ambiance is a fun and casual vibe- great place for a casual hangout with friends at the Optimist Hall

incredibly mid. looked super super good but was lacking flavor. i got the salad with tikki masala and it was superrrrr bland

When visiting a new city, I always love finding food halls, so I came across Optimist Hall! There were SO many food spots and the vibes were immaculate! It was not only a food hall but also had ample seating and chill vibes for people who may want to get some work done or read a book. I ordered the butter chicken and side of naan from Botiwalla and it was one of my favorite meals from my vacation! The butter chicken sauce was on point and so flavorful and I loved the side of raita that I added into the butter chicken. One of my favorite things also is to dip the naan into the sauce. I would have given this spot a 5/5 except my chicken got a little dry, and I wish the pieces were smaller so I could just scoop and eat versus having to cut some chunks.

Ordered take out and when I got home my order wasn't quite right. Called and the manager went above and beyond to make it right. As a business owner myself I appreciate exceptional customer service and they do deliver on that. Mistakes happen but how you make it right is what counts. I'm even more of a fan now. Not to mention the food is excellent. Go see them!!

Everything at Botiwalla is absolutely delicious. The Malai Chicken Bowl was so full of flavor and the fresh naan was perfect. Their mango lassi and lamb are also excellent. Really you can't go wrong with anything at this place. Highly recommend.

Searching for Indian food in Charlotte I found this spot. I've tried their sister location 'Chai Pani' in Asheville, which offers more variety in food options. This place is located in Optimist Hall featuring a cluster of different restaurants in one area. A bit hard to find. I wandered up the hill to wear the parking was since I could see the sign from there, but no access. So, you have to venture down then climb a bunch of stairs to finally get to it. Look for Mezeh and it is right next to that at the very end of the block. The outdoors seating is cute with Indian accents including a carom (game) board and bright colors. There was cool Indian music, but the sound gets drowned out by the loud music at Mezeh next door. Venture inside and you'll see a wall of old Bollywood film posters giving it some character. There is more formal seating to the right, but as you venture further into the restaurant you will see more casual seating to the right. Keep going out and there is a very casual (almost food court) like seating. The owner has a spice branch called 'Spicewalla' too. They have a cart full of spices for sale. Vegetarian food options were limited. They didn't have the Tandoori Veggie Roll, so I had to opt for the Paneer Tikka Roll. While I try to avoid fried foods, the Gobi 65 was highly ranked so opted for that. All balanced with a Limca lime soda. The food came out fast. Gobi 65 is very crispy, but pretty oily since it is deep fried. This might be better as a side/extra item with smaller portion. I could not finish this appetizer size and took it to go. Next day these are soft and not as good. So, I'd only get it if you want to share otherwise, you'll be eating a lot of deep-fried cauliflower. As for the paneer tikka roll, the naan is very thick making it almost hard to bite into. Paneer could have been seasoned a bit more. While seasoned from the outside, once you take a bite the inside is just plain paneer. It can get dry easily so ask for an extra yogurt raita to drizzle over top. Overall, it was so-so. Limca - you can't go wrong and probably good idea to have lime soda after all the fried food and carb heavy meal. Nice they have candy mukhwas (fennel seeds) after the meal by the register. Staff was friendly. Hope they add more veggie friendly/healthier food options in the future.

Botiwalla truly doesn't disappoint. Hadn't eaten here in about a year so I was excited to try them again. Amazing customer service as usual. I ordered the hot chai tea, lamb burgers and veggie skewers. OMG everything was so delicious and well seasoned and cooked. I couldn't finish my burgers this go round, but I definitely enjoyed them. The tea was perfect, I didn't need to add anything at all. It was great for a chilly day. I will always highly recommend this spot in OH!

Was there for dinner on 5/6/25 and ordered the chicken ticca and seekh kebab. They used to be fresh and amazing. Not anymore. Seekh seemed to be frozen and full of fillers , not lamb Same for the chicken ticca. So disappointed. Quality is compromised.

Fun spot with great "appetizer" style/street food menu. Sometimes I can get a little tired of the menu, as it feels a little bit limited. Their other restaurant in Asheville is incredibly good. Worth the drive if you liked Botiwalla.

The staff was great. Food was amazing. The manager, Brett, went above and beyond with the service.

We tried a couple of vegetarian finger foods. Gobi and Bhel Puri. The Gobi was crisp deep fried coated cauliflower. The flavor was wonderful. Perfect blend of spices, just delicious. If it wasn't for the deep fried method which isn't all that healthy, it would definitely be 5 stars. The Bhel Puri was like a small mixed salad of unusual crisp, crunchy, with lightly sweet and mildly spicy mixture of ingredients. The fried puff rice, crisp garbanzo and flour crisps added to other ingredients was also a perfect blend of different flavors. We really loved this dish as well. Again, just all these deep fried ingredients is not the best for you. Healthy is getting more critical to our survival so raising the bar is important. Will definitely be back to try more dishes. Excellent flavors. Location is like a marketplace with multiple fast food restaurants and bars with lots of tables and seating inside and outside. Lots of different food booths to choose from. Great place for friends to meetup.

This place takes me back to my time spent in Mumbai. The music, the Bollywood decor, the music, the smell, and most importantly, the FOOD. We tried everything, the Gobi 65 (was alright), fish roll (incredible), boti roll (fine). But the stars of the show are the vada pav and the tamarind cola which is my new nostalgia meal. Anyone that has had vada pav in Mumbai will know how hard it is to recreate the bread but the fact that these guys get the bread, perfect the vada, add both green and dry garlic chutney is perfection. I went back again twice while I visited here. Keep it up!!

Quick service Dahi Sev puri is good tasting Masala Chai I don't like it as barely I taste ginger and cardamom is too overpowering Best is Bateta Vada. Vadas are crispy but only problem is they sparsely apply Tamarind chutney and so I have to ask extra on side for which they charge extra.! Panner Kathi roll tastes good with dahi chutney and salad. But this time roti was bit hard so I just ate inside stuffing. Paneer skewers didn't have enough Marination/coating so tasted blend. I have had better paneer tikkas skewers with proper marinated coating. But it wasn't bad. We used to love their Kale Pakodas which they have stopped making now. I wish they bring those back. I hope they change their style of making tea that tastes just like cardamom..!

OMG Botiwalla is amazing! I'm definitely coming back to try the other items on their menu.

Really good atmosphere but the food wasn't that great. My dish tasted slightly like ketchup even though it was just ok. Lots of other South Asia in the place and the didn't seem upset by the food. The decor and location did seem to be the biggest draw.

This was our first time visiting optimistic hall. Given this is holiday weekend this whole place was packed. We stood in line to give order and once you place order you have option to be seated inside or outside in hallway where other vendors are (via take out order). Person taking our order was very nice and friendly, felt very welcoming. Ordered some skewers and fries and beer. Everything this we ordered tasted good. Inside sitting experience was good overall. I think prices were slightly high but overall good experience. Will come back to try more menu items. Overall 4/5 .

I love the SDPD appetizer, So unique! I first tried it at the huge Atlanta Yelp Elite party & it won favorite item out of over 30 vendors! Crunchy shell filled with smashed chickpea topped with creamy yogurt, crunchies, fresh cilantro, and spices. The fish roll is awesome, tikka chicken and rice is amazing, chick pea sliders and lamb burgers soooo good. Smashed potatoes are soft and crispy and the ketchup is sweet and tomatoey. The veggie roll is pretty good but I wish the veggies were sliced thinner so it's easier to eat. They can fall out and be slippery.

Delicious food. Quick service. One disappointment. This is the FIRST Indian spot with NO sagg. I literally wanted to cry because this is what I Always order. Anyways the butter chicken was delicious but still disappointed they don't serve the creamy spinach I so adore. Please add to the menu this is a traditional dish and deserves its place on your menu. I love the convenience of this location to be able to park and go inside a large building with many places to choose from. This place was my first choice and it should be yours too next time I will try the lamb burgers ambiance was nice also. Highly recommend this place. Tip. Order ahead online.

I'm a big, big fan of Botiwalla at Optimist Hall. When I walked down the hall leading to the restaurant and smelled the aroma in the air, I knew I'd be checking the place out. I ordered their lamb burgers with an SPDP appetizer. I had no idea what an SPDP was, so shoutout to my fellow Yelpers for posting helpful photos. It's a flour chip with yogurt, chutney, potatoes, onions, and cilantro, all topped with crunchy chickpea noodles. By the time I ate it, the chips were a bit soggy from the yogurt and chutney, but I enjoyed the flavors - a good mix of sweet and savory - as well as the lightness of the dish. I probably wouldn't get it again, but it was worth a try. The lamb burgers are the bomb. The patties were cooked medium rare - which is perfection in my book - and the meat was so well-flavored. Spices galore. There was a burst of flavorful spices in each bite, and the slaw complemented the meat incredibly, adding a bite of crunch and some sweet and tangy flavor. The buns were soft and lightly toasted, and each bite was simply amazing. I enjoyed it so much I ordered a second round of them. I got to try some of my friend's Vada Pav, which is basically like a ball of fried mashed potatoes / mixed veggies in a bun. Almost like a samosa-type filling, deep fried, then placed between buns. It was also very flavorful, but the lamb burgers were better, in my opinion. The service was very nice and friendly, and we got our food pretty quickly after we ordered it. We also came on an extremely busy Saturday evening at Optimist Hall where all the public indoor and outdoor seating was taken with multiple seat vultures everywhere. It was so refreshing that Botiwalla had plentiful indoor and outdoor seating for their customers, so we didn't have to try and fight the crowds for a table. For that reason alone, I would have come here, but the food is also excellent!

After trying and loving Chai Pani in Asheville, I was ready to try their sister restaurant here in Charlotte. Covid-19: they are currently doing takeout only. Optimist Hall is incredibly crowded right now, but Botiwalla isn't too bad. Do yourself a favor and order and pay online ahead of time. Our food was ready 10 minutes after we ordered. Pro tip: there are picnic tables outside of their back door entrance that no one knows about! We got the SPDP, Bhel Puri, Lamb Burgers, Chai, and Mango Lassi. I really wanted to get the Vada Pav and Paneer Tikka Roll since we loved them so much at Chai Pani, but we decided to try new things. Both the SPDP and Bhel Puri were amazing. I think the SPDP is what you'll see called Dahi Puri at other Indian restaurants. We get both of these dishes a lot at Indian restaurants and these were some of the best versions we've had. I really appreciate that they give you the option to order them assembled or disassembled. Most places just give them to you disassemble which is good if you're going to be traveling with them, but I prefer to get them assembled if I'm eating right away. The Lamb Burgers were good. I broke my rule always ordering vegetarian at Indian restaurants for them and I shouldn't have. I liked them, but the vegetarian dishes were much better. The Mango Lassi was delicious. Definitely make sure you order the Chai. It was amazing. It was spicy and not too sweet. It was so much different than what you get at a coffee shop. This is my favorite place at Optimist Hall and we'll definitely be back for more!

#1 fav Indian meal in CLT. It's close but we love this place the best. Didn't stop to take pics as we were living in the moment. Great flavors fresh ingredients. Spot on friendly service. We even got a chance to compliment the owner or manager as we left. The drinks were amazing too. Next time we will order a cocktail. Decor was eclectic and fun. Even though it's in a crowded food court area it felt spacious and comfortable and there is a nice out side seating area too.

Awesome service tops off my review for this spot. After that the food was good with the paneer being just how I like it. However, I can't help but compare to their relative of Chai Pani in Asheville which is a notch better with flavor and quality. Note that the nimbu pani is tasty but is small in quantity especially when eating the spicy mango pickle. Not a reflection on the restaurant but it is quite tough obtaining seating in Optimist Hall on a weekend night. You may have to eat in the outside cold without heaters or take it to-go.

Botiwalla has opened in Optimist Hall. I've tried for the last couple days to place a pick up order but haven't been successful. They closed early Xmas eve compared to the time posted on the web. Today I placed an order and a friend brought it to me at work. I ordered the Lamb Burgers (sliders) and the SPDP. The SPDP is so light and fluffy. It was a little soggy from the sauces on top but it was delicious. The Lamb Burgers are HUGE. So worth the $10.99! The Lamb meat is perfectly seasoned and the chutney and Maggi Ketchup add a good amount of heat. It's not to spicy but leaves you wanting more. I would definitely order both items again. My friend got the Chicken Tikki Roll and the Masala Smashed Potatoes. She liked both items but felt the Tikki roll was overpriced for the item. Botiwalla 1115 N Brevard St Charlotte, NC 28206 Sunday December 27, 2020

In the Optimist Food Hall. This is a Persian-Indian restaurant owned by Parsees. The Parsees are a religious minority in India. They escaped religious persecution by the invading Muslims in Iran/Persia and came all the way down to India. This is before the British colonized India. The Hindu rulers from the part of India that my family is from (the West Coast) allowed them to stay and practice their religion (Zoroastrianism), as long as they assimilated in every other way (language, vegetarian cuisine for the most part with no beef, and dress). This was after the Hindu rulers to the north of Gujarat refused to give the Parsees refuge, so they had to keep moving farther south. They assimilated quickly and adopted the local language (Gujarati), mostly vegetarian cuisine sans beef, and dress (sari for the women and no head covering outside of the Zoroastrian temple). The two religious communities get along great with each other in western India in Gujarat and Bombay. Great food! Nice people. Great customer service from Laura. She brought over some complimentary chai for me. How did she know that tea would make me so happy?

Loved the Butter Chicken. It had the right amount of kick to it. The Lamb Burgers were 10/10. Tons of flavor and the perfect portion size - would get these again. The Pineapple Tumeric Soda was the perfect pairing with the spiciness of the food. My only dislike was the Vada Pav. It's a great vegetarian option - spicy potato dumplings fried in curried chickpea batter but it was WAY too spicy for me. My mouth was on fire so just wasn't for me.

Okay - so Charlotte's Indian food scene is definitely getting better. Botiwalla was on our list and we finally tried it today. I love everything about Chai Pani at Asheville, so kinda knew taste wise, what Botiwalla has to offer. But for all those who like Indian food and haven't had a chance to try chai pani at Asheville, this is your local Indian 'street food' hangout!! We tried their special of the day Green Mango chaat - I LOVE green mango - it's so refreshing and delicious .. so for a day like today, it felt like a PERFECT appetizer to start with - great balance of spices and totally loved it. We then tried vada pav - I must say it was just average. Nothing too great about it. They could add a bit more of peanut chutney... We then had one Paneer roll and one chicken roll - those were delicious! Loved the chutneys and the protein by itself. Very well seasoned. I'm taking away 1 star for few reasons - I felt it was quite expensive. And the fact that we were restricted in seating because of their alcohol policy - we spent good time out at the back door entrance without an umbrella in scorching heat. I wish we had freedom to take our food and drink elsewhere in the optimist hall and enjoy it where we wanted.

Authentic, delicious Indian food! Super casual, great service and amazing food. Will be back very soon.

Been wanting to try this place and I'm glad I did. The Gobi cauliflower was light and tender with great spices. And the lamb roll was tender and full of textures. Food came out in 6 minutes. Definitely going back.

Deeeeelightful! Whenever we go to optimist hall we grow a chicken tikka taco from velvet taco, but my boyfriend and I weren't discouraged by the idea of having a chicken tikka roll and some potatoes from bottiwalla. The potatoes were good - I didn't really need them since we got other food. The chicken tikka roll though - omg. A buttery naan as the wrap, coleslaw as the inside base, and then the chicken tikka to top it off and a yogurt sauce. Yep, yep, yep. So good. I also loved the note in my to go bag. It was a nice addition on top of the super sweet service I received when ordering and picking up. Will be back!

I love, love Optimist Hall. One day I was there, and I saw someone walk by with wings from Botiwalla. They looked so good, even from a distance. The next time I was there, I tried them, and they are now one of my favorite things. The combination of the dry rub and ginger-chili dipping sauce is amazing. I've always used the app to order, even when I'm actually at Optimist. The service is quick, and the staff is always very friendly when I go to pick up my order, making sure I have silverware, a bag...whatever I want or need. Whenever I go to Optimist, I pick up some of these, even if I take them home for later, like the other day. I've had several people try them and everyone has said the same thing. Check em out!

This isn't our first time (just forgot to Yelp about it!) and it won't be our last. We love this spot. Folks are friendly, there's actual sitting, which is hard to find at times at Optimist Hall. They even have the patio. We've recently visited Chai Pani, their sister restaurant, and both locations are great. Food is tasty, colorful, and just fun to eat. We either start off with the bhel puri (what we got this time) or the SPDP, both so crispy and delicious. My husband always orders the Lamb Sliders bc they never disappoint. I tried the lamb kabob roll this time. Its similar to the lamb burger except it's on a naan bread and it had more of a kick to it. Super tasty and shareable! I tried their Cuban Tigre drink (delicious) and my husband had the mango lassi. It was his first time trying it and it was also delicious. See ya soon, Botiwalla!!

Food is delicious, Service is excellent and the Ambiance is airy We'll try everything on the menu!

Love love love Botiwalla! They have the best food. Always freshly made, even their drinks! Never been disappointed with anything I've ordered there. Recently tried their gobi65. A-mazing! Perfectly crispy and seasoned cauliflower. Their Chai never disappoints either!

Gosh I love Botiwalla so much. Chef Meherwan is hero. My go-to meal is the Lamb Boti Kabab Roll, Masala Smashed Potatoes, and a Mango Lassi. What I love about Botiwalla is they take the flavors and ingredients of Indian food and package them in a way that not many Indian restaurants do - which is surprising to me. Why don't more Indian places offer wraps and rolls? They already have banging proteins and flavorful naan bread, why isn't it a more popular idea to bring them together? But for real the lamb wrap is perfect. I love the slaw, the sauces, the naan bread, the lamb kabob, just everything comes together for an incredible wrap. And the potatoes with that spicy ketchup is amazing. Honestly the best ketchup I've ever had. My only complaint from my latest visit is the potatoes were too underdone - I like those babies crispyyyy. Botiwalla, thank you for being in Charlotte. When I lived in Alpharetta, GA I would go to Botiwalla like every week, then they closed that location and I was heartbroken. Now I live in Charlotte and my dreams are alive again.

Got the Lamb Burgers and Gulab Jamun! The lady at the cashier was so incredibly kind and gave me a free Gulab Jamun since I hadn't tried it before! So thankful for that kind gesture. Just as the other Yelp reviews say, the lamb burgers are so flavorful and made me want to come back for more. The gulab jamun was too sweet for my taste, but can't complain that I got it free!