Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Charlotte

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to celebrate at our Diwali Mela! 🪔🌟 It was incredibly magical night filled with delicious food, beautiful faces, & so much joy ❤️ We can’t wait to do it again, Charlotte!

And extra special shout-out to everyone who entered in our Diwali Raffle for Dharavi Diary! Your donations mean the world - Christopher, Katie, & Cindy are our lucky winners of the ultimate CPRG swag bag 🔥 Keep an eye on your inbox!

May the lights of this Diwali illuminate your life & fill your days with abundant joy 💫 We love you!

Join us on Friday, November 1st as we celebrate Diwali at Botiwalla in Optimist Hall! 🌼❤️ We’re going all out for the night of lights with festivities for everyone 🤩 From 5pm-10pm, we’ll have food specials like Aloo Tikki Cholle, Pani Puri, & Kheer. As well as complimentary Henna, and sparklers & glow sticks to light up the night 💥

is a long awaited holiday here at Botiwalla, and we are so excited to share it with you, Charlotte! See you all then, ok ✨

📣 Calling all okra lovers, haters, or inbetweeners! The classic Matchstick Okra Fries have officially landed at Botiwalla in Optimist Hall 🙌🔥 This is a beloved dish that started on our menu at Chai Pani Asheville in 2009, and has been a favorite in our restaurants ever since - we are THRILLED to bring it full time to the Queen City 👑

A little back story on the creation of our Matchstick Okra Fries, when our Chef was younger, like many, he could not stand okra because of the slimy texture. His mother, Amrit (the genius she is), would slice the okra long & thin and fry it until crispy. These okra ‘fries’ became a staple dish of his childhood, and now of Chai Pani & Botiwalla! 💛

The magic of our Okra Fries is in their simplicity, friends. Our crew thinly slices the okra, fries it to a sweet spot of crunchy edges & a tender center, tosses it with chaat masala, and serves it up with a lime wedge to squeeze. It’s *essential* to squeeze that lime for bright bursts of acid, so don’t forget! 🍋‍🟩

We know okra can be a devicise food sometimes, but our Matchstick Okra Fries are here to prove you wrong 🙂‍↕️❤️ Ok Please! Thank you!

This weather calls for hot chai & comforting Boti rice bowls, don’t ya think? We’re here for you, Charlotte! ♥️

Days like these call for some Vada Pav love ❤️ Brighten up your day with one of our favorite street sandwich classics! Spicy, fried potato dumplings served between two toasted buns with green & tamarind chutneys 🤤 Topped with dry garlic chutney, and some fried chilies on the side if you want a little extra kick 🌶️ Hearty, spicy & completely delicious. Taste & Believe, Charlotte! 🙌

Fall is in the air, friends 🍂 which means Sweet Potato Chaat is BACK! 😍 Roasted sweet potatoes, corn poha, red onions, fresh pomegranates, roasted cashews & raisins tossed together with our green & tamarind chutneys. Topped with crunchy sev & cilantro 🌟 The most delicious flavors of Fall, and completely vegan! Here for a good time, not a long time. Come see us soon, Charlotte! 🔥

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There’s no better place to enjoy this beautiful weather, Charlotte! ☀️ Grab a Nimbu Pani Slush and soak up the sun on our patio. End of Summer days are best spent at Botiwalla 🔥💪

Mango Pickle 🥭 Our favorite addition to any Botiwalla dish and the ultimate Indian condiment. You can find a variety of different styles, but we stick to the classic of raw mangoes picked with roasted spices and salt. Grab on the side and add for an extra layer of salty, funky, spicy goodness! 💥 So good you might just have to grab a jar to take home 🙂‍↕️

Meet the Mindblaster! 💥 Everyone meet, Tori! ❤️ She’s been with us at Botiwalla for a little over a year now, and is a born & raised Charlottean. Tori comes from a huge family, she’s one of 11(!) siblings! She brings all of that love and more to her Botiwalla family as she’s known for acknowledging her teammates and giving them compliments during the shift. She loves how happy everyone is when they’re at work, “Everyone is always smiling!” (we can’t help but think it’s because of how awesome it is to work with her) ✨

She’s had a few favorites since starting at Botiwalla, but her current favorites are our MG Road Wings, Vada Pav, and a Nimbu Pani Slushie 🔥 Not only amazing, but also great taste 💅🏻 We love you, Tori! 🫶

Our Lime Ricky in all of her glory 🤤 If you’re not familiar with the magic of the lime ricky, you’re missing out! We take our housemade raspberry syrup, fresh lime juice, and a little bit of soda water to bring you the perfect treat to keep you cool all day long 😎 It’s light, tart, a little sweet, and so refreshing….we wouldn’t blame ya if you came back for another ❤️ Come beat the heat with us, friends!

🌽✨ Celebrate the fresh flavors of summer with our Corn Bhel, back for the season! Fresh roasted corn, cucumber, cilantro, mint, tomato, onions, corn poha (Indian corn flakes), & our house made cumin-lime dressing. 🍅🌽🥒 Your favorite summer produce all in one, come and get one while you can, friends! 🌞

Feeling incredibly grateful to for naming us one of the top spots for Indian food in Charlotte! 🌟 Thank you for the sweet words, and all of you for joining us everyday. Check out the link in our bio to read the full article, we’re amongst great company 🔗
Taste & Believe, friends! ❤️

The weekend is upon us friends and we’re just waiting for you! ☀️ Plans are calling for sunshine, slushees, and flame grilled goodness…good thing we’ve got all three 🙂‍↕️🔥💪

Ok! Love you! See you soon! ❤️

just dropped a FRESH new batch of our collaborative Chef Series with them! 🐅💛

If you missed it on the first round, or just can’t get enough, this perfect beer can be found at all of our restaurants: , , , , 💥

A smooth turmeric lager that captures culinary journey in one sip, and just happens to pair perfectly with everything from our Butter Chicken to our Tikka Rolls 🤤

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Aloo Tikki Chaat 🌟 We’ve got everyone’s favorite chaat back on special!

Crispy Indian potato fritters served over chole, a spiced chickpea stew, & topped with green chutney, tamarind chutney, sweet yogurt, sev & red onion. 🙌 A rich, vegetarian classic just waiting for you.

Ready with lunch, friends. Taste & Believe! 💛

Every meal needs a perfectly paired drink, and our Mango Lassi may just be it for anything you decide on from our menu 👀 🤝

Made with crushed mango pulp, cardamom, and chilled yogurt 🥭 Sweet, creamy, tangy, and works as an instant cooling agent if you decide to dive straight into our fried chilies 🥵🌶️

Grab one with your next tikka roll or bhel puri…Taste & Believe, friends! 💪🔥💛

We’re giving back all month long, folks! 🤩
For every order of MG Road Wings sold in February, we’ll be donating $1 to our furever friends at the Humane Society of Charlotte 🐾🐈

is a non-profit animal welfare organization. They focus on improving the lives of animals and people in the city of Charlotte through sheltering and adopting, veterinary services, and community initiatives. You can help us give back to them and pets in need this month with a purchase of our MG Road Wings! 💥💪

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It’s lunch time, Charlotte! 🍽️ We’re ready for ya with our Gobi 65, Sloppy Jai, and many more mindblasting favorites. 💥 Don’t forget to pair your spread with a fresh Lime Ricky or Nimbu Pani. 👀

We’ll be closed tomorrow for Optimist Hall’s tenant appreciation day, so come grab your fix today, y’all! 💛

Save the date, friends! 🙌 Join us on January 23 from 5 to 9 for our Give Back Night for 💛

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County works to fulfill its mandate that ALL children turn five ready to thrive! Therefore, early literacy is at the forefront of everything they do. 📖

For a chance to win a $50 Botiwalla gift card, we kindly ask guests to bring a children’s book appropriate for ages birth to five! ✨

We’re starting the New Year off with one of our favorites, Charlotte 🙌 Sloppy Jai is our spiced lamb hash simmered with tomatoes, ginger, and aromatic spices 🌶️ Garnished with onions, cilantro, green chutney, sweet yogurt, and served on Pav (two toasted buns).

A comforting classic on special for the next two weeks! Come get it while you can, friends 💥💛

🎉 Three cheers for three years! 🎉 We’re celebrating our third anniversary today and are so grateful for all of your love and support over the years, Charlotte. 💛🔥💪 In fact, just named us of their best meals of 2023 👀 Click the link in our bio to read more (we’re in great company) 💥

Come grab a chaat or two and celebrate with us today! 🥳 Ok! Please! 🎊🙌🎈

MG Road Wings have officially graduated from our specials board to our regular menu! Now you’ll never have to live without them. 🥰

Six dry-rubbed, crispy chicken wings seasoned with chilies, lime and spices. Served with a lime wedge and Desi Ranch dipping sauce. (gluten free)

Bittersweet news, friends. We are retiring Kale Pakoras from our regular menu at the end of this week. 🥬🥰 Come and get your fill before they’re gone!

The good news: we’re making room for MG Road Wings to become a full-time part of our menu! 💥🙌

Join us on Sunday for !

Learn about 8 Diwali celebrations and activities in Charlotte! Diwali is an important annual winter holiday in India, celebrated over five days. This year it starts November 12. Some traditions are lighting homes with diyas (small oil lamps made of clay) decorating with Rangoli (floor art), eating sweet things, and lighting fireworks. Hindu Center of Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Optimist Hall, Botiwalla by Chai Pani - Charlotte

Here's what's going on around Charlotte! https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/diwali/

We have so many bright lights & delights in store for our Diwali Mela! ✨🪔 Pani Puri, Henna Tattoos, Bollywood DJ, Vegetarian Food Specials, Sparklers, and Glow Sticks… plus will be unveiling a new collaboration with . Be one of the first 10 groups in the door for a surprise gift bag!