Desi Bites

This restaurant has gone through a major downgrade after changing their chef. I ordered Gongura Paneer Biryani, and what I received was shocking — it was basically bhagara rice mixed with gongura paste and a few paneer slices. That is not biryani at all. No proper flavor, no layering, no authenticity. Even the tea taste has completely changed and is nowhere close to what it used to be. On top of that, the packaging quality has dropped — earlier it was sturdy hard plastic, now it feels cheap and poorly packed. Overall, the food quality, taste, and presentation have gone downhill. This used to be a place I enjoyed, but sadly it’s not worth it anymore. Hoping the management takes this feedback seriously.

Amazing place for Indian food near by Indian trail and Monroe, NC. They have daily specials and weekend specials. Love their Chaat, chicken ghee roast pulav and malai kofta. They also have huge variety of fresh Indian desserts and snacks which they make fresh everyday.

We went there on the day when chat items were $5 each. Ordered onion samosa, Samosa chat and pav bhaji. Onion samosa was decent. Samosa chat was not good at all. Pav bhaji was horrendous, no salt, no taste, instantly returned it to get something other. Glad they agreed but no options to replace it so I had to take samosa again. Onion samosa - 3/5 Samosa Chat - 2/5 Pav Bhaji - 0/5 Was a regular customer of desi bites in Kansas city, but this one is a different story.

I went for lunch with a group of friends, first time for several of us. The woman at the counter was extraordinary. She was friendly and patient, she took time to explain and describe, she handled our many questions with accurate information, grace and professionalism. The food was plentiful, flavorful and very reasonably priced. I found it too spicy for my comfort but I don't tolerate spicy heat at all. (One of my party ordered butter chicken and that will be my choice next time.) It's casual dining, paper plates, plastic utensils, nothing fancy but remember those generous portions and reasonable prices. The grocery section was chock full of staples and treats and beautiful produce, most of which was not in plastic. I'd go back just for the produce. Overall, our experience was very positi

This place has consistently very good Biryanis. We tried Kebabs and curries too they are hit or miss. Overall this place serves better food than most of the restaurants in Charlotte for very good price. One thing we observed is the kebabs are very good and fresh on Kebab nights than other days. If you want to try their kebabs it better to go on Kebab night. Angara panner kebab is a must try in veg kebabs. Guthivankay biryani is a must try in veg biryanis.