Exotica Indian Kitchen & Bar

Ordered, I did, the Chilled Cauliflower Florets, Tikka Masala Paneer, and Buttered Naan. Mmm... strong with the flavor, each dish was. Crafted with the precision of a lightsaber strike, and cooked to a balance only a true culinary Force-wielder could achieve. Attentive and kind, the staff were—like Jedi, but with menus. Felt welcomed, I did. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan... options aplenty for all lifeforms across the galaxy. Ah, but the parking—yes, unexpected that was. Validated, it is! Parked at The Green Lot, I did. Saved ten credits, I did. A wise and generous feature. Saved to my favorites, I have. Return, I shall, the next time my travels bring me to this system. Recommend it, I do. Seek this place out, you must—if authentic Indian cuisine you crave. Hmmm. May the flavors be with you.

Beautiful restaurant and initially good food until my friend ended up in the hospital. If you have ever been a patreon of this restaurant, you know their menu details different items and allergen free options, such as dairy free (DF) or gluten free (GF). My friend has a severe nut allergy and chose two nut-free (NF) items from the menu: samosa and butter chicken wings. Please note she ordered the wings and not the butter chicken wings. Her food came out prior to ours, about ten minutes prior. After finishing the meal, we headed back to my hotel room. At this point, she fell extremely ill, experiencing gastrointestinal issues and severe allergy symptoms such as wheezing and a swollen tongue. We called for paramedics, who stated that her symptoms were most likely due to consuming an allergen, which was confirmed by the hospital. I am extemely disgusted and angered by the restaurant, particularly for their poor response and reaction when I called them to inform them of this issue and all they could utter was "oh..oh.. we're sorry". So many things could have gone wrong and all we receive is a sorry? No follow up of how CROSS CONTAMINATION could have occured, or how the restaurant will ensure this will never happen again? If you have any allergens or food aversions due to health restrictions, I would NOT recommend this restaurant as they do not care to ensure your health and safety is a priority.

Wow! An amazing experience and must-try if you are looking for Indian food in Charlotte. The service was outstanding, the food was exceptional, and the cocktails were beautiful. No problem finding gluten free+vegetarian options, and the allergens were well marked.