Botiwalla

Sev Potato Dahi Puri - one bite or two? Spotted at @optimisthallclt this popular Indian street food snack is made from savory puffed flour crisps stuffed with a chilled potato mix, topped with onions, cilantro, crunchy chick pea noodles, and a healthy drizzle of sweet yogurt, tamarind and green chutney. YUM. See you soon? : @charlotteagenda

Love you Charlotte! Look how happy JaQuan is to see your sweet, chai-lovin’ faces. Side note: check out that new paint job in the back! Here till 9pm for pickup. Shoutout to @poprockphotography for the pic

@timtimtokyo with the love and sweetness. Check it out in this #repost Botiwalla, the Charlotte off-shoot of Atlanta's highly regarded Indian street grill, occupies prime real estate inside Optimist Hall, a sign of investor confidence at just how hard they think locals will fall for this particular blend of meat and fire. To be sure, the concisely composed menu of street snacks and grilled meat kebabs with vegetarian options to boot suggests that the kitchen is aiming for ...quality over quantity, so much so that Botiwalla is the closest thing l've seen to a hawker stall around these parts. On my first visit, I opted for the pav bhaji, a thick and hearty stew chock full of vegetables and chilies that came with grilled, buttered buns for dipping. The flavors, the colors, the textures, and the heat - there was vitality in each bite and nothing but complete satisfaction when it was all gone. It went well with pineapple and turmeric soda, which was tannic and tart like good iced tea the Yankee kind with the slightest hint of spice. For my return visit, I went with a decidedly meatier option, the lamb boti kebab roll. Is there a grill equivalent to "wok hei"? Because it was boldly and undeniably there on each piece of lamb tender and effusively seasoned, with a come-hither char cradled in a sturdy buttered naan with a fistful of slaw, cilantro, chutney, and onions. I washed it down with a raspberry and lime soda, which brought out each and every one of the lamb's black pepper notes. I'm sure l'll be back to Botiwalla again soon, likely this week, as I have to work my way through the rest of the menu, and of course because succinctly stated: I'm a huge fan. See more

Crispy Masala Fish Tikka Roll making its Charlotte debut. Available today only. Might bring it to the menu full-time depending on how much y’all love it. Crispy fish seasoned with cumin, lime, chili powder, ginger, garlic. Wrapped in hot-buttered naan with desi slaw, onions, cilantro, and chutney. Served with creamy raita. : @dietcokeconnoisseur!

CHARLOTTE! WE’RE BACK! Wow. We missed you. Excited to be reunited with all your sweet, hungry, masked-up faces. Here till 9pm with this Vada Pav + lots of other tasty Indian street food bites. Shoutout to @queencitynerve for the pic. Story by @leasbekele Link below to read the full feature! For Meherwan Irani, owner of@optimisthallclt's newest tenant @botiwalla, the journey from curious home chef to five-time James Beard Award nominee and owner of multiple nationally-...acclaimed restaurants began in 2009 with the decision to quit his day job in sales and open a restaurant in Asheville. Fast forward to this year, Irani has over a decade of experience as a chef and multiple James Beard nominations under his belt. He went from a passionate home cook to a household name in the restaurant community. However, no matter how long a restaurateurs’ stint in the service industry is, nothing can truly prepare a person for what 2020 had to offer. Opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic comes with no shortage of challenges.. https://qcnerve.com/self-taught-chef-meherwan-irani-opens-/

V O T E If you haven’t yet, go out and make your voice heard. And after casting that ballot like an absolute boss, swing by for some FREE CHAI (no purchase necessary) Offer is available till 9pm. Working off the honor system. See you soon.

Gettin’ boozy for the weekend. LAST DAY to get your hands on this Tequila Tiger Style cocktail. A turmeric-infused tequila with fresh lime and a turmeric-jaggery syrup. Available for pickup ONLY. Here till 9pm w/ patio seating. Check out botiwalla.com for our menu + ordering info.

Golden hour gulab jamun Milk dumplings fried in pure ghee, soaked in rose-cardamom syrup, and topped with almonds. Available for pickup only. Open till 9pm at Ponce City Market.

Workin’ that fresh Gulab Jamun. Made from decadent milk dumplings fried in pure ghee, soaked in rose-cardamom syrup, and topped with almonds & pistachios. Though it’s known as one of India’s most popular desserts, Gulab Jamun actually originated in Persia from a dish called Luqmat Al-Qadi. The world ‘Gulab’ is derived from the Persian word ‘gol’ meaning rose and ‘ab’ meaning water, a reference to the rose water scented syrup. ‘Jamun' is the Hindi word for an Indian fruit, Black Plum, which resembles the dumplings in size and shape. India’s favorite sweet is available all week for pickup ONLY. Here till 9pm. Link in bio for our menu/ordering info.

Still here for ya, Atlanta. Specifically, William is here to set you up with whatever Boti bites you’re intolike our (meatless) Impossible Maharaja Sliders. Made w/ Impossible meat seasoned w/ cumin, ginger, chillies, mint, & cilantro. Served with desi slaw, green chutney, and Maggi ketchup on pavs brushed w/ ghee. Open till 9pm for pickup and delivery.

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Pani Puri lookin’ extra spicy. Double fried puri filled w/ potatoes, made-in-house pani, onions, & chillies. Come pop some puris with uswe’ll be slinging them out street-style at the Jungli Hut till 9pm! Gulab Jamun also on deck today and tomorrow! Available for pickup ONLY.

Living that meat-free life? Impossible Maharaja Sliders are BACK! Well, they technically never went anywhere. You can actually get them most days of the week. Made w/ Impossible meat seasoned w/ cumin, ginger, chillies, mint, & cilantro. Served with desi slaw, green chutney, and Maggi ketchup on pavs brushed w/ ghee. P.S. these meat-free sliders can be made VEGAN! Just say the word. We got you.

Here for you always, Atlanta 7 days a week w/ all your Indian street-food faves. Pickup and delivery ONLY from 11:30am-9pm. Patio seating available for you and your togo bites. Check out botiwalla.com for our menu + ordering info.

Grilled veggies happening for dinner Veggie Kebab Roll made w/ grilled zucchini, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers marinated in yogurt, lime juice, kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices. Served with desi slaw, onions, cilantro and chutney, wrapped in hot buttered naan. Available for pickup and delivery. Check out botiwalla.com for our menu +!ordering info. : @atl_vegan

Fresh feels today via this Desi Salad topped with our Chicken Tikka. Made w/ shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots w/ spiced cashews, toasted sesame seeds, scallions, cilantro, and sev (chickpea noodles) tossed in a cumin-lime vinaigrette. Available for pickup or delivery. : @atl_munchies

Tailgating this weekend w/ our Ponce City Market fam for their Inside Out seriesbringing the best of PCM outdoors every other Saturday through December 12, including tomorrow, October 3! From noon-4pm, this weekend’s festivity will feature a tailgating theme. Swing by the Jungli Hut for one of our boozy slushies. + guests can enjoy game day bites, other boozy drinks, live-streamed football games at noon & 3:30pm, yard games & a DJ. : @poncecitymarket