Chhote's Restaurant

$20 for a bowl of water with a spoonful of curry and rice. More liquid than a bowl of ramen... Very disappointing. The person that took my order was plenty nice. The couple pieces of meat had a hint of flavor, but I don't recommend trying this one out. Edit to add: I don't mean this was saucy, I mean water. Every bite tasted of boiled water. Anyone that's ever cooked down a sauce a bit too much and dumped some water in knows what I mean. This wasn't a thin curry, you could literally see where the curry was poured over top of water, and not even stirred. Horrible waste of $20. First time I've ever given a review like this, but also the first time I've been served something this awful. Looking at the other pictures that people have posted, I have to wonder if my portion was horribly messed up. What I got looks nothing like the food in even the poor reviews. I wish I had taken a picture, but was so angry and frustrated that I'd wasted $20 on a bowl of hot water. Just awful.

Got take out from here. The Chana masala was good but average. The chicken momo’s were excellent and the sauce was rich and spicy. The naan was mushy and the portion was half a normal size naan portion from comparable nearby restaurants. Definitely not cooked in a tandoor.

Ordered the shrimp tikka masala and it was just ok. Was too hot to eat for a while after it came out, shrimp was over cooked and the sauce wasn’t as flavorful as I hoped. The onions and peppers in there were nicely cooked, but after a while all that was left was sauce and rice. Chelsea ordered a veggie samosa and that was also just ok. Not as flavorful as other samosas we’ve had, and the sauce that came with it wasn’t particularly flavorful either.

WOWWWW this place is amazingly good! The food is actually cooked when you order. They have carry out services as well as sit down. The food is SUPER flavorful and the employee and the owner are awesome. I had both the lamb and the chicken and both dishes were very good. The mint sauce is to die for!!

We stopped into Transfer Food Hall while downtown hanging out. They had a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. I decided to try the Palak Paneer and the Onion Bhaji (vegan) as an appetizer since I'd never tried them before. Both were delicious and and the portion sizes were huge! The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back again.

Good food, decent value. It's an order at the counter joint, but with a circulating host who will attend to your every need. I they had the expected variety--standard menu fare as well as daily specials. Happy to have an authentic Indian food place in the area!

Came down here to try out the Indian Nepali food place. The food was delicious. The quantity was good too compared to what they were charging. The staff was the best I have ever seen. The guy working there came twice to ask if everything was OK and if we had any suggestions. He also offered free Indian tea to try. They dont have the typical buffet as they said they like to serve the food fresh. They have small menu but looks good that has a variety of items to order.

My girlfriend and I recently moved to the area from Atlanta, GA. We were drive by patrons and stopped in for a to-go order. The wings were tender and blasting flavor combos with a perfect texture on the skin. I asked for spicy and it was at a perfect non-punishing level for me ( probably personal tolerance to heat my g/f couldn't handle ). The samosa chaat is a beautiful bouquet on the palate with every bite. A nice vegetarian option as well. The hostess was very polite and helpful throughout the purchasing/ pick up process. Her knowledge and descriptions of flavors and preparation were spot on in our quest for the perfect order. All of the flavors including chutneys and sauces were more flavorful than my old go-to's in GA. It will be a new staple for us from now on!

Absolutely delicious food that is available in the food hall. Transfer food hall off of Davie Street in Raleigh. Absolutely delicious.

Simple menu at Raleighs Transfer Co. Food Hall. Large portions, chicken tikka masala was excellent. Garlic naan and vegetable samosa's also really good! Service was very personable and good. The Food Hall had a fun atmosphere. Very enjoyable place to visit.

Overall, I am not a big fan of the food hall. It's just not the best place for a date or catching up with friends because it is so noisy and crowded. However, if you're downtown doing something with a group and want to grab a quick meal with options for everyone it's the place to go. I've tried most of the vendors at Transfer Company but had not had Chhote so decided to give it a try last night. I ordered the Chana Masala and husband the Chicken Tikka Masala. Food was ready super quick and portion sizes were generous. Mine was very flavorful. Husband's had lots of sauce, perfect for all the rice, and was an average Tikka Masala. If you're craving quick Indian food not a bad place to grab some.

I had the taste for Indian food and didn't want to pay an arm and leg to cure my craving so I found this spot inside Transfer Food Hall. The prices are reasonable and portions and nice. They offer various specials which they post for viewing. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Samosas. The samosas were huge but very lukewarm almost cold and the chicken tikka masala was plentiful yet kind of bland. The chunks of chicken were huge so no complaint there but I wish I could taste more spices and flavors. If ever in the area again I would give them a go and try another dish.

Lunch here today was good! It's Indian street food, and the menu is short. I chose two items from the small eats section--samosas and chicken kathi rolls, which were described to me as "Indian tacos." Both were nicely spicy and tasty, but the kathi rolls were enough on their own. I wound up taking a samosa home. My friend enjoyed his huge lamb dosa and managed to eat the whole thing. The service was quick and friendly, and the restaurant was clean. Windows surround the kitchen, so you can watch them work. I heard another patron say that it used to be a Char-Grill, and that was pretty obvious in the decor--it looks like they kept it the way it was (including tables and chairs) and just changed the signs. We would have liked to see more choices on the menu and more compostable containers. Also, the drink machine was broken, but water was fine with that spicy food.

The chicken tikka was good, nothing crazy or unique, but also inoffensive. The chunks of chicken were smaller than I'd expect but it was light and not as heavy after eating which I appreciated. You can clearly taste the freshness of the ingredients they use. The garlic naan bread is uninspired, lacking real taste of garlic and is a bit chewy. It makes it good for soaking up sauce but it struggles to hold anything on it sadly. I always look forward to garlic naan and unfortunately this didn't do much to accompany the meal. The rice was plain and unseasoned and did nothing but add texture to the meal. I was also disappointed in the portion size as I felt like the $18 would have warranted a bit more food. It's a forgettable experience, but one where you won't have a bad meal, but you won't be craving or thinking about the restaurant in the future. There's far better choices for Indian food, but if you're in a pinch it's passable.

Great food and friendly service. Came here for lunch Ordered the Shrimp Tikka Masala Servicing sizes are plentiful. The sauce is creamy, fresh and well seasoned. Meal was made to order. The staff is very attentive and the kitchen area was very clean which is critical. Highly recommend visiting I will definitely frequent this establishment when in the area.

Pros are that the price is reasonable and the portion (of rice) is huge and the taste is on par (though not as spicy as some of the other curries I have had elsewhere. Cons are that I have ordered a pork vindaloo, the potatoes were not fully cooked (as they were still hard when biting into them) and that the pork were more like pork belly, with half meat and half the fat. I thought that pork belly meats are not as common to serve unless it is charred or grilled, I wished I was informed of that before I had ordered. A mediocre experience overall, thought curry in a hurry at Morgan Hall was way better.

We got the pork vindaloo and ended up with undercooked potatoes and meat that was approximately half mushy fat. It was thoroughly disappointing and this is the first and last time we will be going

My wife grabbed her dinner here. A chef special chicken curry. It had good flavor but it wasn't exceptional and not worth the money. A small container plus rice was $15. We won't go back.

The Indian food here was average. We tried a chai, the naan, chana masala and samosa chaat. The food was just okay, I was disappointed for the amount of naan we got for the price. There are a ton of food options inside Transfer, this unfortunately would not be one of my first choices.

I agree with what another Yelper said here: average. I have had it two times, excited to be having Indian food, and I've been disappointed. This time I paid $14 for Palak Paneer (which not only was overpriced but their hanging menu indicates the price is something else - I hate when restaurants/food establishments do that), which was a little steep for a vegetarian dish in a food hall. And it was disappointing. Lacked flavor and didn't love how it was prepared. I will try something else in the food hall next time.

You won't be disappointed with Chhotes! My girlfriend and I were busting Raleigh for a concert and we found this place by chance. Some of the best curry I've ever had! Some of the best service I've ever received too, definitely a must visit if you're in town!

Super tasty and a great addition to Transfer Food Hall! I knew I had to order the bison momos after Nancy T was raving about them. They definitely did not disappoint! They were flavorful and delicious. It was my first time having momoms so I don't have anything to compare them to, but I just know they were tasty. I also enjoyed the naan and samosas we ordered as well. I'd love to give some of their entrees a try next time. We also gave the Thumbs Up soft drink a try and that wasn't for me. It's one of the most popular soft drinks in India, it was Pepsi-esque. I like that they have it as an option though and am always up for trying something new. I'm looking forward to eating here again!

I'm so happy that Garner finally has an Indian restaurant and it's legit good! I've spent a lot of time in India, so am picky about having really good Indian food. Don't let the location fool you, they are serving up amazing street food from Chicken tikka masala to samosas to dosas and naan, there's something for everyone. I would have gone back just for the food, but all of the staff were so amazing, happy to be there and were excited to share their ideas for new things coming! I hope everyone goes and keeps this local business thriving, it was a missing piece and I'm so happy it's here!

Very happy a non-chain restaurant opened up in Garner. We stopped for a quick dinner & were very pleased with our order. We shared onion bajji, samosas, chana masala, spring masala dosa & naan. Everything was great & tasted fresh. The naan was good, but I don't think it was housemade, but I could be wrong. It was still tasty, but fresh housemade naan is ahmazing. Service was friendly & quick. We sat on the patio in gorgeous weather enjoying our tasty Indian street food.

I'm an Indian and it's very hard to find an authentic Indian restaurant with some yummy food that takes me back home. chhote's was amazing I had the paneer kathi roll, perfectly cooked, perfect amount of spices, paneer was good, soft and fresh too. I'm definitely going back!

It's very rare that I am completely blown away by something I eat and feel the urge to write a review right away, but Chhote's did that for me. I knew that the owners of Biryani Maxx were opening this place up but what I didn't know was that they partnered with Nepalese chefs/staff to manage the location. I LOVE Biryani Maxx so I knew this would be good. I had been to Transfer a few times and it took me three times to get my hands on the momos. I was really curious about them ever since I saw the menu posted during the soft opening and had been anxiously waiting. I ordered the bison momos and samosa chaat and both were delicious. I grew up on momos in Nepal and bison momos are hard to find in the US. And sometimes, they are not as good but that's not the case here. Each momo is packed with flavor and is so juicy that you have to eat it in one bite or you lose the tasty juices. I really hope they add other momos to the menu as well as some other popular street snacks because these guys are doing it right. The momos are made to order and take about ten minutes to steam, but are so worth it. The samosa chaat came out hot and fresh and exactly the way a samosa chaat should taste. My friend who isn't a fan of chaats liked it too, which I think speaks volumes! Chhote's gets two thumbs up.

Unfortunately, the chicken tikka masala had little to no flavor. Very disappointed. Good portion size, just wish it tasted good

Really good Indian food. The Palak Paneer is very very creamy. The Chana Masala had a very flavorful profile and the fresh cut cilantro and onions were a great touch. The real surprise is the Onion Bhaji, onion straws with mint chutney, which we got instead of samosas. Highly recommended!

I visited this place a few weeks ago, i wanted to eat something different and had an appetizer, it was really good. Definitely i will come back

I really love their foods and tea masala. I am happy that we have an Indian restaurant in our neighborhood. The service is great. They are very very friendly and kind like I am in Asia. I definitely go back and treat my spicy craving tommy.

Awesome new Indian street food place in Garner! The atmosphere is very casual and is more like a cafe than restaurant. You order at the counter and the food is brought to the table. They have a chalkboard of daily specials and the menu is small but appropriate (think food truck but with seating). I ordered samosas, plain naan, chana masala, and lamb dosa. The samosas are delicious and come with a tamarind and cilantro chutney. The tamarind one is on the sweeter side and the cilantro one is spicy - both equally delicious. The chana masala is delicioussss and comes with rice. The lamb dosa comes with a coconut yogurt chutney that is so different from anything I've tried; slightly sweet but that offsets some of the spice. The total was $33 and I think that is a very fair price point! The food is very well seasoned but not salty and it's all made in-house. If you're craving for spices or need an Indian food fix or want to try something new, I recommend trying Chhote's! Indian street food at an affordable price in small town Garner. Perfect way to dip your feet into Indian food!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I've been several times since the place opened and the food here is wonderful. I've been a gourmet cook for well over 30 years and I've eaten ethnic foods all over the world. I've had Indian food in some of the poshest locations as well as some great hole in the wall places. Chhote's is at the top of my list for really good, simple flavorful Indian food. They have a small menu of exquisitely made dishes that are seasoned to perfection. Not overly spiced nor under spiced and there is no bitter overwhelming "curry" taste of too much turmeric. Each dish has a distinctive flavor all it's own, not like many Indian places where everything tastes pretty much the same and is super spicy and harsh. The spice level here is just right to let the flavors of the ingredients come through. If you prefer more spice, they are happy to accommodate you and make your dish as spicy as you wish. Everything is fresh, made to order and delicious. No pre-cooked, pre-packaged fast food or mass produced ingredients in this kitchen. They take great pride in their cooking and it shows. They even have the kitchen surrounded in glass so you can watch them cook. Now that is transparency! I've tried almost everything on the menu and never been disappointed. They offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes also, so there is something for everyone. I am not a vegetarian or vegan, but find those dishes are also very tasty and well made. The onion bhaji are now my great addiction, so flavorful and crisp, with a cilantro or tamarind dipping sauce, both of which are excellent. The lamb curry is so tender it melts in your mouth. The chicken tikka masala is perfect and the butter chicken has just the right balance of tomato and cream in the sauce. I am not a big fan of eggplant, but tried the new Baingan Bharta and wow, I was spectacularly surprised at how savory and flavorful it was. I will now order it often I am sure. The establishment is clean, open and airy and the staff couldn't be more friendly and hospitable. They gladly explained each dish to me, what was in it, how it is made and even told me about the special equipment they brought over from Nepal for creating some of the dishes. I'm so thrilled that Chhote's chose Garner as their new location. This area needed a good Indian restaurant. They have a new menu coming out next week and I am looking forward to trying the new dishes!

As others have noted, it's great that there's an Indian restaurant in Garner now. Yeah! I've tried Chhote's several times and have never been disappointed in the food; it's certainly as good as any other Indian buffet restaurant in Cary and Morrisville. The menu is mostly a mixture of northern and southern Indian favorites, with a few other southern Asian dishes such as bison momo thrown in for good measure. Dishes are seasoned on the mild side by by default, but the staff are happy to spice things up on request. Unlike the buffets, everything is a la carte, down to the naan, which is prepared on a flat-top griddle instead of a Tandoor oven, but still very tasty. Entrees tend to be $12-13, so it's not difficult for an entire meal to approach $20. This seems to be a bit of a stretch when you order at the counter, meals are served on disposable dishes, and with the exception of water, beverages are served from a bottle or can. When combined with the former Char-Grill decor (they even left a Char-Grill award on the wall), Chhote's isn't a very good value. Its main attraction for Garnerites is the location. If Chhote's offered more competitive pricing or a better dining experience, it would warrant a 4-star rating.

Worst manager and worst customer service I went in no body was there and they cane after 30 minutes and the food was not good and the manager was so racist she told go back to your country

The food was not tasty or well made. The quality of the Nan was similar to a Lender's Bagel. It tasted like a it came from a bag at the grocery and it was served room temperature. To add insult to injury the two servings appeared to be only one Nan. The price very expensive. Our lunch consisted of two curries and two orders of nan, the two orders of nan cost $4.00. The four item lunch cost over $30.00.

Loud environment, expensive. Food was rather bland, especially for Indian food. Interesting items on menu

Just don't do it. You will find higher quality, better value Indian food at literally any other Indian restaurant in RTP. Pros -Good tasting food Cons -Overpriced -Small portions -Chana masala was mostly rice -Smallest, wettest naan I've ever had -Took ten minutes longer than originally told -Service was rude Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else.

This place is deceiving. From the outside it seems kind of....sketchy haha but the food is beyond delicious and the staff/cooks are phenomenal. So kind and attentive, even though they don't have to be, and it was just a very pleasant surprise. I will definitely come back and I highly recommend the Lamb Dosa!!

Generally I am super skeptical about Indian food in the area and I feel they simply overdo spices and end up messing up dishes. I liked this place because it's no frills no fuss and the food is pretty delicious. I had the chicken kati roll which was like a taco and embodied street food for me. The mango lassi was looking super tempting so I got it, it's more like mango smoothie than Lassi but not complaining. Hope they keep the standard up

Tried almost everything on the menu here (like I do at a new place)--including every unique appetizer, which was just under a dozen items. Total was was close to $150 pre-tip. Appetizers were mostly under $10 so I'm still not sure what happened. We don't live in Raleigh so not sure how to pursue at this point but wanted to call this out for others to check their receipt right away. On the the experience. The food was good, but not amazing. I wouldn't call anything particularly authentic, but it's always nice when the food isn't too Americanized. The curries were the best items, but I mean, it is hard to go wrong with curry and rice. The appetizers were flavorful but nothing screamed "take another bite!" We all agreed that the green peppers were stuck in random things and just didn't go well with the flavors. Marry the ingredients so they compliment each other; don't just use 'em because you have 'em! Take the peppers out of the tacos. Seriously. The service was so-so as well. We couldn't really get a lot of questions answered about menu items beyond repeating exactly what text was on the menu. Although we ordered over 10 items, we weren't given a tray. I had to make three trips and precariously stack both drinks in order to bring everything to my table. Good thing we sat close!!! There wasn't a buzzer or anything to alert us when items were ready and I think a few dishes had been sitting out out the regular counter for a bit before the others which is a little gross to think about. The cashier did come and find me when the last dish was almost ready (I think when her counter was too full for her comfort) which was a nice touch. I liked both the lassi and the chai, unlike a previous reviewer, as their flavors were strong and the textures were perfect. Not fresh, but I'm kind of a mango snob so almost no one meets that bar. We didn't do the desserts (in the self-serve drink fridge, not on the menu) but they looked pretty typical for what you'd find in any Indian place in the US. Would I go back? Nah, not unless I was really craving Indian food and there was nothing else around. The menu was too small to be a go-to place given the quality of each item. There's too many other places at the Transfer food hall to go back to a so-so place again. Oh, except for the drinks! I'd definitely grab the chai or lassi to go with breakfast from another place within the overall venue. They'd be perfect with the burritos or bagels I've been eyeing.

Unfortunately I didn't snap a photo of the food! I got the chicken kathi rolls which I thought were AMAZING! There was a lot of chicken in it and the spices were really incredible, there's a dipping sauce that comes with, TRY IT!! The reason for only three stars was because my husband ordered the lamb curry and neither of us liked it.

Was introduced to this place today by a good friend. Very limited menu currently and the appetizers aren't noted which are GF or vegan. Alright knowledge of Indian food helps here. I understand a new menu coming shortly that will expand on both of these items. I had the onion bajji, bison Momo, and lamb curry. My only concern was I asked for a four out of five and was slightly underwhelmed by the spice. But the flavors were good. First time I. So perhaps the cooks were taking it easy on me :). The bhajji was made with chickpea and the Momo with rice dumpling. So all this is gluten free and a good meal. Looks like the whole menu except the naan and samosa might be the only things that are not gluten free. Prices are not bad for the portions.

Great first impression. Samosa was fresh and delicious. Garlic and regular naan was freshly baked and tasty. My bowl of Chicken Tika Masala was excellent. It came with a large heaping scoop of sauce, which is always appreciated as I love to soak up the sauce with the naan. It was extra spicy as we ordered and the flavors were exquisite. It came with a delicious helping of rice as well. This was definitely some of the best Indian I've had in North Carolina since moving here 6 months ago. Will be back again and again if the quality persists.

Delicious. Friendly staff. Beyond thrilled to have some cultural diversity in Garner.

New Indian place in Whiteoak by the theater. Definitely recommend to everyone. Had the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was excellent. Staff is very friendly and it is very clean.

This place has good authentic Indian food and drinks. The customer service is amazing. They give you different drinks to try and I must say their tea is super Good and so are their naans. It's a place you must try if Your ever in garner.

This was our first visit to this restaurant and we loved it. Food was delicious and we all had a good time. Although we ordered at a window, they brought the food to our table. The young man taking care of customers was very attentive and gave us a free sample of Masala tea.

I lived in India for several years and learned to really love the food! So thrilled to have Indian food 20 minutes from my house. I've been there several times and eaten something different each time -- loved it all. They just added an expanded menu with a wide variety. I immediately tried the eggplant - Baingan Bharta and it was absolutely delicious. They offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes, so there is something for everyone. The facilities are clean and inviting, and the staff very hospitable. Don't be afraid to ask for explanations about the food -- they are happy to help.

Great Chana masala! We are ordering from this place almost every night! Their food is delicious. The sambosa is my favorite. Love it!

I would definitely drive over to Chhote's Garner from Cary or Morrisville... If I didn't already live in Garner. This restaurant is in a busy area but is like a hidden gem on the street where it counts, which is why I hope you are reading this and love to explore the area finding great people and amazing Indian Street Food. The chef, Ramesh Dahal, is on it. And you can look right into the kitchen to see that. His attention to detail is amazing to witness, and it's pretty cool that you can also see how he has put tremendous energy into making sure the food is just right. (Rest assured, the energy is just as amazing in all of the prep stages as it is in the finishing touches.) He's in a great space for someone who likes to greet the customers and to feel connected to the dining room, where people are quick to say they hope Chhote's becomes a permanent home for Indian food in Garner. I've met some new people these last few weeks and enjoyed going there for the kind of people who also enjoy my favorite spices. He listens to the regulars and changes the daily specials based on things they enjoy and request. I was in there on a day when a woman returned to find her favorite dish, a paneer with veg medley, on the chalkboard. She was so happy. Maybe I'll ask for something special next time. My favorite things are all the veggie dishes since that is my lifestyle, and which really means there is more for me at an Indian restaurant. I go there quite a bit and get the chana masala, the onion baji, and either a veggie medley or the spring masala dosa. My absolute favorite is the baingan bharta, which is to my spicy preference at HOT and is simply the most satisfying meal I enjoy most weeks. The decor on the inside is a work in progress and nobody's favorite, but the place has a lot of potentials if you're already a fan of their food. The garden/patio space is a nice respite from shopping, and with the windows the room is bright and makes you feel like you're really eating Street Food outside.

I just received an order of the paneer tikka masala, and I am very disappointed, especially since I spent $25 on DD for the dish with plain naan added. I have eaten at Chhote's NUMEROUS times, and each time it has been very good (that's why I'm giving this at least 2 stars). The order today was VERY watered down, to the point that there was straight LIQUID on my plate after eating some of it. It was not as flavorful as usual and the viscosity was very off. I'm not sure I'll be doing another DD order from here....

This is not even Indian food. Who owns this place? Terrible food, especially if you want Indian food. Subpar even if you didn't want Indian food.

Best Indian food I've had in the Raleigh area. Totally worth the price! Fast service and nice employees. I had the lamb curry and the chaat simosas. They were excellent! Highly recommended!

The food here is absolutely delicious. Naan on point. I had the pork vindaloo i asked for extra spice. Phenomenal. Great service cool food hall. Good times

Total Bollywood​ porn! We ordered like 4 different things and everything I put in my mouth was better than sex. This Hipster Indian food place is amazing. The Pakoras were fresh and pillows of taste. We also ordered the onion fritters and I could've eaten 90 of them, but my fat is already overextended​. We also ordered these chicken things that came looking like a taco from Pakistan, my friend from Karachi​ said they were supposed to be rolled but who cares as long as they were swallowed! The entire​ experience just made me want to return for dinner and eat more. Just try everything​ on the menu, it is an orgy of pure​​ love​ and ecstasy​.

Hubby and I both had the chicken tiki marsala. Portions were good and the food was fresh. I thought the flavor was good. Staff was extremely pleasant and friendly.

Food was excellent. Service was outstanding. The young man working the counter was courteous and made sure that i liked everything. They gave me a free mango lassi drink (went great with the food!). Was so good. I had the Bison Mono steamed dumplings, garlic naan, kathi rolls, and lamb dosa. All exceeded expectations. Will definitely be back here a lot. So happy to have good Indian food in Garner!

Delicious! This variety is a welcome change in Garner. We had the onion fritters with the dipping sauce, Chicken Tika Marsala, and Lamb Curry. The heat is there but not too much that you cannot enjoy the food's taste. Loved the cilantro sauce.