United States North Carolina The Best Indian Restaurants in Charlotte By Artie Beaty Artie Beaty A lifelong Charlotte resident, Artie Beaty has been writing about the best of his hometown since 2011. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 Fact checked by Patrice Williams Fact checked by Patrice Williams Instagram LinkedIn Temple University Patrice J. Williams is a travel and style content creator, fact-checker and author of the thrift shopping book Looking Fly on a Dime. TripSavvy's fact-checking While Charlotte may mostly be known as a barbecue town, that doesn't mean you can get some great cuisine from other cultures. In fact, thanks to the Johnson & Wales culinary school being in town, Charlotte is actually becoming a pretty trendy food destination. If you're looking for Indian cuisine, you're in luck in Charlotte because there are plenty of spots to get your fix. From places that specialize in a quick lunch to upscale options for a special night out, there's no shortage of Indian food here in Charlotte. Most of these restaurants are also great for people trying to find vegetarian or vegan choices. Here's a look at Charlotte's best Indian restaurants (in no particular order). 01 of 04 Copper Copper Charlotte View Map Address 311 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA Get directions Phone +1 704-333-0063 Web Visit website Located on the East Boulevard corridor, not far from Uptown, Myers Park, Dilworth and Southend, Copper is an Indian food favorite for many Charlotteans. Their Tikka Masala leads the way as a top dish, along with the lamb dishes like Lamb Kozhambu and Lamb Chops. The restaurant sits in the Mayer House, a turn of the century bungalow that's rich in both local and national history. Copper is a modern and upscale restaurant, but it's decidedly Indian when it comes to the food. 02 of 04 The Blue Taj Blue Taj View Map Address 14815 Ballantyne Village Way Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA Get directions Phone +1 704-369-5777 Web Visit website Located in Ballantyne, The Blue Taj is an excellent spot to fill your Indian cuisine craving. The ambiance here is outstanding and the waitstaff beyond helpful. In fact, many people make this their first experience with Indian cuisine, and after explaining what they like, leave their dish choice up to the staff. The scallop nilgiri kurma is delicious, and the naan great for dipping. This restaurant is a sister restaurant to Copper. 03 of 04 Bombay Grille Bombay Grille View Map Address 8706 Pineville-Matthews Rd Ste 170, Charlotte, NC 28226, USA Get directions Phone +1 704-542-3933 Web Visit website Bombay Grille has some of the best Indian dishes in Charlotte period. They probably have some of the most unique ones too. The garlic naan is incredibly fresh and is one of the dishes people mention most, and the chicken korma is superb. There's a large menu with plenty of authentic Indian dishes as well as Indian/Chinese fusion. The decor isn't sparkling, but it's certainly fine enough. There's also a pretty good buffet here if you feel like eating until you're stuffed. 04 of 04 Passage to India Passage to India View Map Address 9510 University City Blvd #101, Charlotte, NC 28213, USA Get directions Phone +1 704-549-1886 Web Visit website Located in the University area, Passage to India is a true gem. The lunch buffet here is second to none and even larger on the weekend. There's a large dinner menu as well. The chana masala and naan are impressive, and worth the trip. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email