Nalan Indian Cuisine - Charlotte

I can’t say enough good things about Nalan Indian Cuisine! From the moment you walk in, the aroma of fresh spices hits you — and you instantly know you’re in for something special. The food is absolutely phenomenal. Every dish bursts with authentic flavor and feels freshly made with care. The chicken biryani was fragrant and perfectly spiced, the salmon curry was rich and flavorful, and the dosa was crispy perfection. You can really tell the chefs take pride in what they do. The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive — they make you feel right at home. The ambiance is cozy yet modern, and the bar adds a nice upscale touch with great cocktail and wine options.

We recently visited Nalan Charlotte, and it’s hands down one of the best new Indian restaurants in the city! The ambiance is super cozy — perfect for the holiday season — and the staff made us feel so welcome. We tried a variety of dishes and loved every bite! For appetizers, the Brussels Sprout Pakora was such a unique and delicious twist, and the Mushroom 65 was bursting with flavors. The Lentil Coconut Soup was a total hit with the kids, and the Tandoori Broccoli was perfectly spiced and smoky. For drinks, our kids enjoyed the classic Mango Lassi, while we tried the Mango Mojito and Strawberry Mojito — both were so refreshing! The main courses were just as amazing — Garlic Naan, Cheese Naan, Nalan Special Eggplant Curry (took us right back to that nostalgic home-style Tamil cooking!), M

We had a party of 17 people for a birthday and they did a fabulous job! We were not an easy group given all of our requests and needs! The food was absolutely delicious. Great spice levels. The service was great! It’s wonderful to have a new, high-quality, reasonably priced and VERY authentic Indian restaurant here in South Charlotte!

The manager gave us a warm welcome! We tried Paneer Butter Masala, Chicken Pepper Soup, Nalan Special Chicken, and Garlic Naan. The food was delicious, high quality, and the portions were generous—one curry could easily feed two people. We also ordered Tandoori Masala Papad, which was okay but could use a sprinkle of chaat masala. Overall, I recommend this place for tasty food and a cozy atmosphere. Just a heads-up, it’s near the highway, so you’ll need to park inside and walk back out, about one level down.

I was very impressed with all of the details — from the restaurant décor, to their staff, and to the presentation and quality of each dish. The staff really goes above and beyond. They are so friendly and welcoming. Our waitress did an amazing job at explaining the menu and giving recommendations, and shout-out to her for recommending the Cheese Dosa. It’s basically a giant cheese crêpe, absolutely delicious! She also recommended the Gobi Manchurian, which is basically super flavorful fried cauliflower. It’s a starter, but I could for sure eat it as an entrée. They also have a full bar which was a nice touch. You can’t go wrong with any of these options: * Five Spice Lamb Chops * Gobi Manchurian * Shrimp Curry * Chicken Biryani 🥘 Cheese Dosa 🥖 Garlic naan bread 🍹 Mango Mojito + Classic