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New restaurant promises ‘true Indian dining experience’ in South End Charlotte

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A new restaurant is bringing “the vibrant traditions of India“ to Charlotte’s dining scene.

Raahi Art of India is now open in South End, occupying the former Brown Bag Seafood Co. spot on West Worthington Avenue.

The restaurant soft launched in September, and the official grand opening is slated for late October or early November, owner Anandakumar Chakkaravarthi told CharlotteFive.

Chakkaravarthi also owns Cholanadu Indian Bistro in Fort Mill, and his latest venture will have similar offerings. Guests can expect traditional recipes crafted with spices and regional culinary techniques found across India.

A top-down view of a meal with four components: a metal basket lined with white paper holding pieces of naan bread in the top left, a small plate of white, fluffy Basmati rice in the bottom left, a white bowl of a yellow-orange curry (possibly dal or a vegetable curry) garnished with microgreens in the top right, and a larger white bowl of a bright red-orange curry (likely Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala) garnished with microgreens in the bottom right. The food is resting on a light-colored wooden table.
Cholanadu Indian Bistro, a family-owned restaurant, serves traditional Indian cuisine in Fort Mill. Owner Anandakumar Chakkaravarthi has now opened Raahi Art of India in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

“Each dish we create is a reflection of India’s diverse culinary heritage, prepared with aromatic spices, fresh ingredients, and time-honored recipes passed down through generation,” the restaurant’s website says.

The menu features classic plates such as tandoori chicken, tikka masala and vindaloo — a spicy curry dish made with tomato sauce, chilis and vinegar.

Samosas are also on the menu, alongside small plates of honey cauliflower and a spicy prawn dish called Eral Thokku.

Lunch and dinner service are available at the restaurant, which is closed Mondays.

A street view shows a large, dark blue Amazon delivery van parked in the foreground, obscuring the driver’s face, with a white pickup truck and a white cargo van parked behind it along a curb. The background features a modern, multi-story brick building with large glass windows and a water tower visible above the roofline, with a sign that reads “PARK” on the left.
Raahi Art of India, a restaurant specializing in traditional Indian cuisine, recently opened in Charlotte’s South End. Google Street View image from Aug. 2022 ©2025 Google

Raahi Art of India

Location: 100 W Worthington Ave Ste 104, Charlotte, NC 28203

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Cuisine: Indian

A close-up of two triangular, golden-brown samosas served on a rectangular white plate. The samosas are flanked by two small, black bowls of dipping sauces: a reddish-brown tamarind chutney on the left and a bright green cilantro/mint chutney on the right. The plate is on a light-colored wooden table.
Offerings at Cholanadu Indian Bistro in Fort Mill include samosas, tandoori, fried rice, naan, curry and more. Similar menu items are available at its sister restaurant, Raahi Art of India, in Charlotte. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive

This story was originally published October 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter based at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She recently joined the NC Service Journalism team and covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide stories. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.

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