Indian Food in Uptown Charlotte: A Local's Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get Indian food in Uptown Charlotte?
Curry Gate is inside Monarch Market at 101 N Tryon St, a block from the Trade and Tryon intersection, serving Indian and Nepali food. There are a small number of other Indian options in and around Uptown.
Is there quick Indian lunch in Uptown Charlotte?
Yes. A food hall counter is faster than table service, you order, collect and go. Momo, biryani and rice bowls are the quickest things to order and the easiest to take back to a desk.
What Indian food is good for takeout to an office?
Biryani, curries with rice, dal and tandoori dishes all hold their heat and texture well. Fried food, gobi manchurian, chaat and jhol momo don't and are better eaten where they're made.
Where should I eat before a Hornets game?
Somewhere fast, because Uptown gets busy in the ninety minutes before tip-off. Eat before rather than after, and choose a counter over a table if you're close to the start.
Is there vegetarian Indian food in Uptown?
Indian cuisine has the deepest vegetarian menu of any major cuisine, with dals, chana masala, dry vegetable dishes, paneer dishes and vegetable momo all available.
Is Indian food spicy?
Not necessarily, "spicy" means well-spiced rather than hot, and many dishes contain very little chili. Restaurants using a numbered spice scale let you set the heat directly rather than guessing what mild or medium means.
