Charminar Indian Restaurant & Catering

Decent indian food. Variety of options. Chicken Gongura Biryani was decent but spicy. Chicken 65 was good. Butter Chicken and Garlic naan was good. Vegetarian options were good. Vege Pakora, Paneer makhni and veg karahi. Definetely worth try if you are around the area.

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the Butter Chicken and Cheese Naan, and both exceeded my expectations. The Butter Chicken was tender, flavorful, and rich. The Cheese Naan was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Portions were sufficient, and prices were reasonable. Highly recommended for Indian food lovers. *Will I return?* Absolutely!

It was one of the best Indian food that I have ever tried in San Diego. We loved every dish we ordered; chicken tikka masala, chicken butter, two sides of rice, two garlic naan bread and chicken 65 biryani. It is so delicious and has so much flavor. The customer service is great, from both hostess and the waitresses. They were always checking on us, bringing water, and if we needed anything. The restaurant beautifully decorated, and the restrooms are very clean. We will definitely come back ❤️

The Indian food was amazing! It was probably the best chicken dum biryani I've had in the USA. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the biryani just melted in my mouth. We also enjoyed Chicken Majestic, Chicken Sukka, Butter Naan, and Mango Lassi, all of which were extremely delicious. The service was quick as well. The ambiance is lovely, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.

5/5 Stars - A Culinary Masterpiece! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chaar Minar Indian Cuisine, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! The ambiance was warm and inviting, but it was the food that truly stole the show. The standout dishes for me were: •⁠ ⁠Chicken Biryani: Cooked to perfection, the flavors were rich and aromatic, with tender, juicy chicken that simply fell apart. •⁠ ⁠Other Biryani options: Equally impressive, with each variety offering a unique blend of spices and flavors. •⁠ ⁠Paneer dishes: Creamy, rich, and indulgent, the paneer was cooked to perfection in every dish. •⁠ ⁠Vegetarian Manchurian: A game-changer! Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. •⁠ ⁠Naan Breads: Soft, fluffy, and freshly baked, they were the perfect accompaniment to our meals. The service was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. Highlights: •⁠ ⁠Authentic Indian flavors •⁠ ⁠Fresh, high-quality ingredients •⁠ ⁠Generous portion sizes •⁠ ⁠Reasonable prices Verdict: Chaar Minar Indian Cuisine has earned a loyal customer in me. If you're craving authentic, mouth-watering Indian food, look no further! This hidden gem deserves a visit (or several). Rating Breakdown: •⁠ ⁠Food Quality: 5/5 •⁠ ⁠Service: 5/5 •⁠ ⁠Ambiance: 4.5/5 •⁠ ⁠Value: 5/5 Recommendation: Don't miss out on this culinary gem! Order the Chicken Biryani, Paneer dishes, and Vegetarian Manchurian – you won't regret it! Will I return? Absolutely!

The food is good but not the best! Can be improved a little bit more. The taste of each dish is a bit lagging. We ordered multiple dishes like Chicken 65 , Apollo Fish , Mutton Ghee Roast , Mutton Biryani. From this chicken 65 was good , the apollo fish was have more taste of turmeric, the worst part of the meal was the mutton ghee roast. The chef made something with spices on the name of mutton ghee roast with maximum of bones in it. We almost left that dish without eating it. The Mutton Biryani was good , but the quality of mutton can be improved!

I had heard for so long that this is a famous Indian place in town, so I finally decided to visit. I tried a variety of dishes, but I must say my expectations were higher. The Chicken 65 and biryani were just okay. The veggie pakora, malai kofta, garlic naan, and butter naan were good. The service could be better. They didn't refill our water even though the restaurant wasn't crowded. They offered a 10% discount if we paid with cash, which felt odd. Additionally, we were asked to leave immediately when they saw we were about to leave because our table was reserved 😐 Overall, I think visiting this place just once for the experience is enough.

Just not good. Went during a holiday and they refused to offer the standard lunch rate. Normally I wouldn’t think anything of this and we ordered like normal, however, more than half a dozen families came in and were seated but then left after they discovered the standard lunch rate wouldn’t be honored. Food was just not good. Supremely overpriced for what was offered. We spent $70 on a few pieces of chicken, no rice, and some naan. Ludicrous. Plus, as we arrived before opening, the staff opened the doors and proceeded to dust a dirty rug and blow the dust in our faces as we stood outside.

If you're debating whether or not to check this place out, just do it. The food was incredibly flavorful and it's seriously one of the best Indian food places around. We got the butter chicken and goat biryani (only available on the weekends). Both were extremely aromatic which makes it stand out from all the other places. The butter chicken was on the sweet side, but all the spices balance it out. We saw almost every table get a biryani, and this was the move. The goat adds an extra depth of flavor to their already incredible rice. The garlic naan was also perfect for soaking up all the sauces. Service was the fastest I've seen in a restaurant for a while. We got our food almost immediately after ordering. They have really good portion sizes and we had leftovers to take home for a delicious midnight snack. This place usually gets packed, but we got seated quickly. The inside of the restaurant felt modern but cozy, and it's suitable for small or large groups.

My go to spot for good quality Indian food in Mira Mesa. Their butter chicken (rich and creamy) and chicken tikka masala (slightly spicy) always hit the spot. Inside is nicely decorated and always busy so service is a little slow. Pro tip: Their weekday lunch special is an INSANE deal. $9 for 2 entree scoops, rice, naan, and a soda?! It's hard to beat. Makes their dinner pricing look super expensive in comparison.

Absolutely LOVE this place. My friend took me here after taking me to San Idli, and ever since then I've kept coming back. The service itself is really fast. They sit you down, get your order, then bring your food out. They don't do anything here that really WOWs you, but you're not coming here for the service. The food? *Muah* doesn't really matter what you order, everything is good. I personally like the spiced mutton but if it's your first time trying Indian cuisine they have more "basic" options that are also really good! If it's your first time here, here are some things you could try! - Garlic Naan - Mango Lassi - Butter Chicken - Spiced Mutton - Biriyani (if you're with a group!) I feel like this spot is definitely worth the time (and money!) so give it a try if you ever get the chance:)

YUM!! GASSSSS. Huge serving sizes. The garlic naan was amazing and toasty. Butter chicken was fragrant and the biryanj was delish (a tad spicy tho). Tbh I would split an entreee among 2 people (our stomachs were stuffed afterwards).

I ordered the Lunch Takeout special (Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:30pm) which is such a great value for only $8.99. You get 2 entrees, rice, naan, and a drink. In this economy, that is an absolute steal! Even during peak lunch hours, we got our food in 10 minutes after ordering. Although we didn't dine-in, the space is quite nice and I enjoyed the interior aesthetic. The butter chicken and the paneer butter masala were both excellent! Creamy and packed with flavor. They only give about 2-3 pieces of chicken/paneer respectively but for the price and flavor that is totally okay with me. The meal looks small but I was good amount of full afterwards. The naan size is also very generous. I also upgraded my drink to a mango lassi (+$2) and that too was really flavorful. There's a reason why Charminar is always packed and I look forward to going back!

I couldn't believe that their lunch specials was 8.99? What? The fine print reads it's only "to go", which is definitely not a problem. The plaza itself has chairs and tables everywhere and it's literally a few steps away from the restaurant so there's no issue just to get your food and eat right there. I'm not sure why they have that as the fine print Anyhow another good thing about it is you can order ahead of time Yup it's that easy. At first glance when I got my food I felt like it wasn't enough, but of course our eyes usually more hungry than our stomachs. It was definitely enough and portion control nowadays is key. I enjoyed my food so far and can't wait to try out the others. Definitely hard to find food under $10 bucks. YUM!

When a foodie friend suggested a hidden gem in an old mall, I was intrigued. This casual spot had a welcoming vibe, and our attentive waiter set the tone for a great evening. We ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken dum biryani, and garlic naan. The chicken tikka masala was a perfect balance of rich and creamy spices. The chicken dum biryani was fragrant and flavorful, and the garlic naan was crispy yet soft, with just the right hint of garlic. If you're after a cozy spot with mouthwatering Indian cuisine, this place is a must-visit.

If you are craving for authentic Indian food, this place is must go in mira Mesa San Diego. Food is so good and flavorful, they have a lot of options to try from both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. I tried butter paneer masala, spicy egg curry and zafrani paneer tikka and don't forget about biryanis, they have lot of biryanis options and weekend special vegetarian dum biryani. They also have live rumali roti (one of the soft bread) available only on the weekends, must try with land and chicken curry. Service was pretty fast, and I went little early so no wait time for me.

Delicious & inexpensive halal food! Interior was beautiful and the wait and service was pretty fast.

Food is outstanding. Just a little caution when you order a lunch special with additional items like, especially a vegetables Samosa. It takes much longer them to prepare the take out. Took almost 30min. Rather than 5-10min.

We came in for lunch on a weekday. The place is very nice inside and service was great. We got aloo gobi nawratan korma rice cheese naan tandoori roti and rice. Everything was delicious. I ate a little too much but other than that I have no complaints.

Came around 6pm on a Wednesday and it was pretty filled! By the time we left at 7:30 the restaurant was full, business is booming here haha, you know the food is good The food comes out very very fast. Everything we ordered except for the biryani arrived in 5-10 minutes The butter chicken was PHENOMENAL. The viscosity of the sauce was perfect for us, creamy and substantial but not soo thick. The chicken was so.so. Tender! We were all so pleasantly surprised Our other favorite was the goat chettinad, pretty mild on actually but fantastic flavor. We also got the Garlic and cheese naan were both great. Apollo fish was also a favorite. Samosas were a bit hard and thick on the outside, so probably would pass on that next time. We were celebrating my sisters 18th birthday and they turned on the happy birthday song and sang along when they found out it was her birthday hahaha Overall, great meal!

Doc ordered 8 items from this restaurant delivered by Grub Hub. SO full, lots of food for dinner. The spice level was high on the majority of items and the heat on our tongues lingered. Very aromatic. The garlic naan would have been better if the underside wasn't so charred. The top however looked good. Enjoyed the tandoori chicken and the mango lassi the most.

YUM YUM YUM. Quick service, was seated immediately for our party of 2. We received our food within 15 minutes of placing our order. Good ambiance in the restaurant, and it was busy. We ordered the following - samosa - butter chicken - chicken tandoori - goat sukka - garlic naan and rice - mango lassi. Everything was ON POINT. The only part I'm not used to is having to order rice or naan, as it does not come with the entrees.

I wanted to try food here. We came here for a lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food here. My wife is a fish lover. The waiter said that they have pomfret on Fridays. So we came for a lunch; ordered pomfret dish. The food was excellent, not overly spiced or not very spicy and hot. The fish was just delicious. I also ordered sag paneer and veg biryani. Both of these were delicious not too spicy. Great food! The place gets quite busy on the weekends.

My favorite Indian spot in SD so far! We're regulars and love the chicken tikka masala (slightly edges out the butter chicken), hyderabadi chicken dum biriyani (has a little kick), chicken seekh kebab, vegetable samosas, and the fresh naan is heavenly. The decor is also really nice for dine in! I'm impressed with the food quality and the use of fresh halal ingredients. Parking available in the plaza. The lunch specials look like a great deal to take advantage of!!

Went here on a Sunday evening for dinner. It was busy and the dining area was full, but we were lucky enough to be seated right away. Nice, clean, new feel. Plenty of staff roaming around. We ordered chicken tikka masala, biryani rice, samosas, naan, and a veggie dish... everything was seasoned and delicious... the biryani rice with crispy onion is addicting. The only thing is, our family has a lower tolerance for spice... they did not ask spice level when we ordered (which is something we usually point out, we need it mild)... and the veggie dish.. w lots of red chilis, burned us. lol. Our waters were constantly getting refilled.. When paying, they mentioned some sort of discount, like 20% or something if we pay we cash.. which we didn't have on hand at the time.. I'm not sure if that's a constant offer. Would definitely love to come back!

This place needs to be on do try list of San Diego. We went here for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was packed. We were seated immediately and the service is quick. The menu is vast and there are lot of varieties to pick from. We went with Tandoori chicken, Tandoori fish for appetizers and garlic naan, chicken ghee roast curry and Mutton dum biryani for entrees. The appetizers came in quick and they were one of the best in flavors I have tried in the US after a long time. The fish was fantastic, it was a little salty but can be ignored with the amount of flavors it had. The chicken tandoori was amazing too. One could just eat the appetizers all the way. I would not suggest chicken ghee roast curry, it could be better, it lacked something and wasn't the best flavor wise. The mutton dum biryani, I highly recommended, very flavorful, rice cooked to perfection and reminded us of Hyderabad. The place is clean, service quick, presentation amazing and pricing alright. What is there not to love about it! Pro Tip: Pay in cash to get 10% discount of your order. They have fresh rumali roti in the evenings.

Great food and service . The place was very clean. Had and the Nan bread and chicken tiki masala that had good spice

One of the best Indian food restaurants I've tried. Delicious food and chill atmosphere. We will be back. Lunch specials great deals.

This place has beautiful has beautiful interior, seating, ambiance. The colors are vibrant and very trendy. We had a full table of daal, butter chicken, chicken tiki masala, garlic naan and rice. Everything was super flavorful with generous portions. The butter chicken was my favorite, and we had plenty to take home. I'm definitely going to go back and try new dishes next time!

Came here for lunch with a friend and really enjoyed the food. Even the aesthetic on the inside was really nice. Server was on top of things with taking our order and everything was just as expected. Ordered one vegetable entree, one biryani and two rotis among the three of us and it was the perfect amount of food. Bezawada Chicken Biryani - This was really good. Not going to lie, the chicken was actually proper spicy! You needed that raita on the side. But it was boneless. So there was a good amount of chicken in there to balance with the rice. And overall I really good amount of food. Definitely worth the money. Vegetable Kadai (Pan - Seared Vegetables cooked with roasted onions and tomatoes) was really flavorful too. Proper amount of spice and good balance of curry and vegetables too. Roti was nice too. Proper thick and good to have with the curry. Very big portion size too!

Charminar serves some of the best Indian food I've had in San Diego so far! The food is served in massive portions which is perfect for sharing, though everyone at my table wanted their own dish because we knew it would be good and wanted plenty of leftovers. And there were!! Especially with the amount of rice and Naan we were served with our meals. I got Aloo Gobi, and it was super tasty. I also tried a friend's Malai Kofta, and I think that was my absolute favorite. My friends also expressed that the Biryani is the best they've had in town. Everything was super flavorful, hot, and filling. Do expect the food to be spicy though, because nearly everything we had came with some heat! We also really appreciated that we came in with a big group and they accommodated us relatively easily. There were some drinks that were missed, but they were easily taken care of when the waiter was reminded. I'm looking forward to coming back!

Great taste and clean food, got to meet the owner, and had a great experience as well as great service. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're around the area.

This is a lovely authentic Indian restaurant. They even play Indian music and the dining room is decorated as if you traveled to India for lunch or dinner . The staff here are friendly and helpful. I work in the area , so I get the lunch special , you have the choice of two entrées, rice , naan bread, and a can of soda for 8.99 . You have to order it to go . If you want to eat here, you can eat your delicious meal outside. The restaurant is in the center of a Food Court so there are lovely tables provided outside. I love their chicken, tikka masala and butter chicken. The chicken is nice and moist and not dry like some places.

Food is improved on for portion size, and flavor quality. It was a lot of flavor and pretty intense. I ordered a chicken 65, my sister got daal, my dad got fish biryani and my uncle got daal. Their raita is not yogurt. It is watery like milk. I got 2 chais. The waiter we had was extremely creepy. He was a short guy with a tattoo on his right wrist to forearm. We never got his name. He was rubbing his arm across my breast when placing tea and any food multiple times. He did not respect my personal space, and he is disrespectful for doing that to a woman in general. It was non consensual and irritating. It was busy yesterday so we accommodated this place for all the times we needed to move the table around. When we were leaving the same creepy waiter walked passed my sister when he was on the side and we were leaving, he pressed his chest and shoulder out against her so he could brush against her breast too. I want this guy fired and I'm filing a police report.

Ugh !! As always, so yummy good. The crispy cauliflower is a MUST and the chicken tikka masala is fantastic. We had great service and the restaurant is real cute. 10/10 experience!!!

My colleague raved about this place and was excited to show us cuisine from his hometown in India (Hyderabad), so we drove down from LA on a whim to try it out! Everything was sooo good. This was the first time I had Mango Lassi, what a treat. We were very happy about the mutton biryani, which notedly tasted better than the chicken biryani when compared side by side. The chicken kebab was filled with flavor, and the goat ghee with roti as well. It was also my first time trying an Indian seafood dish - the apollo fish was probably one of my favorites! He ordered two desserts for our party to share (which I wish I remember the name of) and the one that he described as similar to a "bread pudding" is specific to his hometown and just divine! Of course, he got some additional items to go for his family and the entire bill was around $250 - very reasonable price for probably around 8-10 dishes.

One of the better authentic Indian restaurants in San Diego in my opinion. There was no wait when we came here on a Wednesday night, parking was easy, and staff was friendly. You can get a soda with Yelp check in as well. Chicken 65- great appetizer, loved the flavor and the spiciness. Bite sizes pieces of chicken were easy to eat, and there were a lot of pieces. 5/5 Butter Chicken- The sauce is creamy, with tomato flavor and very umami. The chicken was also very tasty and not dry. Dry chicken is always a concern of mine but it was not when I had it here. 5/5 Mutton Ghee Roast Goat- Was hoping to order goat biryani but the menu says only offered on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, so we got a different goat dish. The goat was also very flavorful, but some pieces were a bit too chewy and some of the bones were shattered within the sauce. Has very good flavor as well, but may not be for everyone. 3.5/5 It was on the pricier side for dinner, and the food did NOT come anything else. Rice ($1.50 each) and garlic naan ($3.50 each) have to be ordered separately.

The best Indian food you'll have in San Diego!! This review is kind of late since I came here about a month ago. Came with a group of 3 on a weeknight and it was still pretty packed! We ordered the butter chicken (5/5) which was so incredibly creamy, flavorful, and they do not skimp on the chicken!! We also got a chicken biryani (4.5/5) and it came with 2 sauces on the side but we were unsure of what it was, but nevertheless was delicious. The chicken in this dish was very tender and soft, and the rice was flavorful as well. We got some garlic and cheese naan (both 5/5), and they were so yummy! I was surprised how fluffy the cheese naan was compared to the garlic, and it paired so perfectly with the rice and butter chicken. Portion sizes were MASSIVE! They're bigger than other indian restaurants, and with these 2 dishes + naan, we still had leftovers amongst our group of 3. Overall, service was great and I will definitely be back to try other dishes!

Came here on a Wednesday night and was seated easily without any wait. The staffs were quick, parking was easy, and the interior was great. We ordered Chicken 65, Mutton Ghee Roast Goat, Butter Chicken, and Garlic Naan. The Chicken 65 was delicious. Batter was thin, and the chicken was flavorful and had a great amount of kick to it. They also provided a good amount of chicken for the price of it. The Mutton Ghee Roast Goat and Butter Chicken was where it went downhill for me. The bowl sizes are a lot smaller than other restaurants and on top of that, it came out warm, not hot. For the Mutton Ghee Roast Goat, I felt like the goat was very dry and they also didn't provide the dish with enough sauce. On top of that, there were way too many bones scattered; felt like I had to keep taking it out after each bite. If I were to choose between the two, the butter chicken will be on the safer side. It was still a small portion but at least it was very similar to how a butter chicken entree should be like. Another disappointment was how it didn't come with rice. It's an additional cost even if the rice typically complements the sauces. Garlic naan was also not provided, additional cost. Overall, there are other better tasting restaurants for Indian food. I feel like they lost that authentic version side of the dishes and cared too much about the money rather than what makes the food good overall. An example of this is overcharging customers with the sides when it should be included in the entree for overall better taste. I guess I just expect more from a place that is on the higher ends, not a small warm entrée with scattered bones. If you come here though, I would highly recommend getting Chicken 65.

Food is good, prices are crazy high. Almost $20 for a small butter chicken to go without rice and barely any chicken in it. And they never prepare the food, it comes out in 2 minutes like they have it sitting there (not freshly cooked). Taste is good.

The biryanis is just wow and service is okay but the ambiance is okay also but will comeback for the biryanis and samosas.

Lots of parking Authentic Indian food Fast service Very busy. Gets loud Bhar outside (not all the time) tickets purchased inside Flavorful Middle of Miramesa Accepts American Express Vegan and vegetarian options 20+ min from downtow

Just went here again for the second time. I don't live in SD but anytime I go there I always stop by here. If you like Indian food then come here. Food tastes so good. The decor is nice. The restaurant also looks very clean.

They got an awesome lunch special: $8.99 for 2 entrees, rice, naan bread, and a soda! You dont find deals like that anymore in this economy. I came on Friday during lunch time and there was a small wait for takeout but service was fast nonetheless. I had the butter chicken and tikka masala and they were both delicious! None were spicy at all and tasted authentic. The naan bread was just ok but I wish they had an option to pay a little more to get the garlic naan.

When I came here it was right when they had opened the restaurant they opened at 11 on a Monday and it was my 1st time trying Indian cuisine I was recommended by my therapist to try this place so I gave it a shot when you walk in it smells very clean you can smell the spices that they use in the back kitchen the host he seemed alittle annoyed but I guess that's just how they are but to me 1st impressions are everything you know ? But as to all that the food was good it was hot the garlic naan is fresh hot crispy good with garlic I ordered the chicken tikki masala and I got a side of rice and 2 sides of garlic naan the tikki masala reminds me of mole in a way but the spice is very there the flavor is there the rice is soft fresh the garlic naan like I said is hot crispy fresh out of 10 i give this place. 7

The moment you walk in, you are BLASTED with this delicious sumptuous scent. You just wanna stay and eat and enjoy it all! (We came in at 10:30pm so we couldn't stay; we ordered to go) The food was also ready before the estimated time the mentioned online. We got the Chili garlic naan, Garlic naan, Chicken tikka masala, Veggie samosa, Chili Paneer, & Gulab Jamun. Omg the spice on the chili items was hot but super yummy!!! I've never had Chili Paneer anywhere, first time here! It kinda felt like deep fried tofu but nonetheless it was so good!!! My nose got a lil runny from the heat. The creaminess and flavor from the Chicken Tikka Masala was perfect! I would definitely come back here!

Amazing food! They have a nice online ordering setup, so it was super easy to walk in and pick up my food when it was ready. The butter chicken was my favorite dish, nice and creamy. The naan was also fresh and delicious. The chicken tikka masala was not too bad either but I definitely preferred the butter chicken. I recommend you try their lunch special on weekdays, it's the best bang for your buck!

I love this place. This will be my new go to spot for some indian comfort food. Parking is easy, you won't have an issue. They do get busy on evenings, so I would recommend coming a little earlier. The inside has plenty of tables, but in my experience, they're never empty, which speaks to this restaurants popularity. I keep it simple. I order the butter chicken or the chicken tikka, and grab a side of garlic naan. Their indo-chinese dishes are also worth a try, like their fried rice. Will be back to try some of their other dishes.

We were 3 persons and found that even at 6.45 pm, Charminar was quite full. The staff were very courteous and gave us a good table. The food was very good and had a very Indian Hyderabady influence. We had ordered 5 dishes including Chicken Dum Biryani. But this Biryani dish was served in a metal container with rice over flowing on top. When we tried to dig out the chicken pieces which were on the bottom, the rice spilled out and fell on the table which was embarrassing. We feel that a wrong type of dish is being used and should be changed. Besides this, the staff were extremely attentive and we thoroughly enjoyed the tasty food. We recommend Charminar Restaurant to all, specially those who enjoy Moghlai Indian food.

This was a delightful dinner place. As our first time visiting London downtown this was a great place to try. The service was pretty quick and our waitress was kind and pretty attentive. We ordered: - butter chicken: tasted great and went well with our garlic naan. It also came with a complimentary plain naan - gobi manchurian: I think it had a stronger tomato flavor than normal but tast - mango lassi : I have had better and would suggest ordering a different drink - garlic naan: this was amazing We found parking pretty easily but I think we got lucky given it was a weekend

Charminar is a great restaurant that provides an amazing take on Chicken Tika Masala! This restaurant provides all of the traditional Indian fare, while instituting their own twist. The Kima Naan is a terrific appetizer with their green chutny. It consists of lamb stuffed naan, which serves as a meal in and of itself. The Garlic Naan was equally delicious. Interestingly, the Raita was one of the best parts of the meal! This Raita was like none other you have ever tasted before... It contained Gopi yoghurt, shredded carrots, a hint of black pepper, and fresh mint. It was amazing! You will feel like you want to drink it as a probiotic drink, as it is that good. Excellent job, Charminar... This was definitely a superb Indian food experience!

I recently dined at Charminar to celebrate my husband's birthday, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. We were excited to try their menu, but none of the dishes we ordered met our expectations. The saag paneer, in particular, was overwhelmingly flavored with cinnamon, which completely overpowered the dish and is not how saag paneer should taste. The rest of the food was equally underwhelming, lacking the authentic flavors and quality we were hoping for. Considering it was a special occasion, this dining experience was a letdown. We won't be returning and wouldn't recommend this restaurant to others looking for a quality Indian meal.

The so called non spicy dishes were way too hot. I can handle the typical mild spicy dish but this was not even close.

Staff: customer service isnt there strongest they come off a bit rude. Instead of seating you they point where you can seat. Someone will be there soon. Then when almost done they'll bring the check and boxes early and ask if you can hurry because they are very busy and need the table. Not suitable for fun groups. (Catch up or drinks, happy hr etc) Location: parking is crowded Experience : Walk-in expect 30-45 min Long wait, call for reservation Food is authentic , had the chicken tikka masala We originally wanted the family feast however it's only for catering. On the menu everything is separated rice is extra bread is extra dessert etc. 5 stars cause the food is good ...

We ordered a good amount of food and we weren't quite finished but the waiter asked if we could wrap it up because other people were waiting to be seated. It was disappointing to feel rushed, especially since we weren't the only ones experiencing this; another family was asked to do the same. Typically, I would have had a thorough conversation with the waiter about the situation, but I didn't want to cause a scene in front of my family and friends. It was just disappointing to feel rushed while we were still enjoying our meal. The waiter seemed young and possibly inexperienced in service.

Was craving Indian food and found this restaurant. We left satisfied and excited to try again! The food was delicious and the service was quick. It took a bit to be seated but it was late on a Friday night, so to be expected. Prices were fair. It was very cozy and nice inside. Great spot!

Food was good, but service is a nightmare like most Indian restaurants. Or maybe they only treat desi people like that because most Indian people don't like tipping.