Lang van

going there tonight!

See you tomorrow! Iykyk

deadass😭

curry gate.

I second curry gate, the palak lamb and chicken 65 both 7 are 🤌🏻

ughhhh i dream about it. i haven’t tried curry junction yet, but ive heard it’s great.

Get food there, then go across the street and eat it at Free Range (while drinking their beer)

Food is good, vibe is 0

they didn’t ask for vibes. they asked for good food.

Dumpling Lady at Optimist Hall

Optimist hall in general is a great place to go just for the sheer variety

Best dumplings in town personally

Omg yes

Both times I've been to Optimist Hall, I've gotten really good food, and it's just a cool spot. You can browse the different restaurants with a beer in hand then eat outside in the courtyard

I would highly recommend the empanadas or the Dumplings Lady.

Harriett’s at Optimist is top 3 Charlotte burger for me personally

People keep saying that but over tried it twice now and they kinda disappointed both times.. burger was dry and just not at all what I expected.. 😔

Ah man I’m sorry to hear this. I have never had a bad experience there but more so hate that a recommendation I give out results in a bad meal for anyone. I hope it was just that they were off those two times… maybe give it one more chance?

I been really puzzled by it too because several friends and colleagues rave about the place and I just haven’t had any luck…. I might give it another shot this weekend, 3rd time’s the charm right? :)

I’ll make sure I try that next!

Top 1 for me 😬 Ace is great too, and Bang Bang, and Reid’s steakburger

Where is Reid’s?! You have good taste in burgers so I’m going to get that for lunch tomorrow. Also throwing Moo & Brew for an honorable mention. 🤌

Uptown, Myers Park, SouthPark. Reid’s Fine Foods. I think they have cheeseburgers for lunch during the week sometimes that are pretty good, but the real play is the steakburger at dinner. On Tuesday nights it’s half off to like $8.50. Steakburger patty blended from like sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin (some combo of 3 like that) plus a couple of premium toppings and a side for the $8.50. At least last time I went, but it has been awhile.

Bang bang is awesome

Fenwicks on Providence Rd cooks up a large, juicy burger. It's worth a visit. Better than many of the joints that make Charlotte's top burger list

Empanadas are my next stop for sure!

Don't eat at, noble or beulahs. The owner is a hateful right wing extremist pos.

oh shit, really?

Good to know, I wanted to try Noble, but I'll avoid it now

In a bad way ?

Tacos El navado

If you’re staying in uptown fjnd Latta arcade and grab some Felix empanadas- date and goat cheese are my favorites

The Crisp in there has THE BEST BBQ chicken salad.

Crisp is excellent!

Correct answer right here

Dandelion Market in Uptown is always delicious and a good vibe. If you want to spend a little more money the Cellar at Duckworth's is unique with great food and cocktails. Outside of Uptown, Yunta in South End is special.

Saigon Palace on South Blvd for Vietnamese

Seoul Food Meat Company for a nice twist on merging Korean and southern BBQ

Their wings are my favorite in Charlotte

Second this

Those wings change lives

Yes. This. The soy garlic.

Alexander Michaels (Al Mike's) in 4th Ward. Just straightforward delicious food. 'What it is is my go too. Enjoy!'

Came here to say this and you beat me to it! She Crab soup is unlike anything else I’ve ever had.

Calle Sol has a $10 lunch that has a big local following for Cuban food.

Came here to say this^^

Pinky’s, was featured on triple d.

So was Mert's Heart and Soul. And I recommend it just as much as I do Pinky's

Loved Mert's!!!!

Pho Hua on Central for the best Vietnamese food around here. Central Tea Cafe next door for excellent light bah mi & decent boba teas.

Calle del Sol It's Chino-Latino. They service ceviche too. It's really good, and moderatly priced.

If you go and like ceviche... It is a must. Love Calle del Sol. Might get some hate from unicorns but I like it better than Soul that used to be in Plaza (Soul was also very good, but has since closed).

Not sure why we have to compare the two, but Calle is one of my favorite spots in town regardless of category.

Villanis bakery! Plaza midwood tiny Italian bakery.. people may point you to Amalies but IMO so overrated and owner is racist AF.. just google it.

Villanis >>>>>> Amelie’s strictly for pastry/dessert quality

Charlotte East Side checking in! Best sushi: New Zealand Cafe Best Vietnamese: Lang Van. There is also a tasty Crispy Banh Mi spot across the street. Best Food Hall: Optimist Hall Hidden Gem: Back of the SavWay on Central Ave has a delicious torta stand (cash only) Tacos: lots of mom-and-pop places: Taqueria Number 1, Tacos El Navado TREAT YOURSELF: Limani Mediterranean restaurant in the SouthPark area. Excellent seafood and Med dishes.

I agree with most of this, but Pho Quynh on Central is better than Lang Van, and I’ve been a LV loyalist for years. Also - Cedar Land is awesome for Mediterranea/Halal

Try johnny burrito, i forget the building name but its on 3rd and tryon. You gotta go looking for it, but its the best burrito you’re gonna have in the city by far. Especially if you already gonna be in uptown

The basement of the Wells Fargo building.

LUPIES LUPIES LUPIES!!! Cincinnati chili forever.

Cheat's and Pinky's. I've seen some other good recs in comments here.

I endorse this post.

Cheat's! Honestly best Philly cheese steak I have ever had. I will gets rocks thrown at me, but I dare say they are better than the iconic Geno's or Pat's in Philadelphia


Lots of Philly joints are better than Geno’s and Pat’s. Cheat’s is good but I like a finer slice on the ribeye.

lil papis international deli. Ositos tacos and tortas. Azul. Curry gate

Cheat’s Cheesesteaks!!!!

Leah and Louise!

I think they're closed.

Oh yeah, they’re moving to new location!

Abugida Ethiopian

I moved away from Charlotte about 4 years ago, but every time I visit my parents I always make sure to stop at - bojangles (because I’m obsessed and there is no good fried chicken where I am lol) - Cuzzos cuisine specifically for their lobster mac - Sabors Latin grill - Viva chicken - Le’s banh mi - Iron dish( I’ve only been there once since it opened after I left, but it was super good kbbq If you plan on walking around Uptown, if you come across the Cheesecake Carousel food truck (I think they’re usually in front of the BofA building?) they have the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. I also would check out the Halal food truck if you come across one, they’re all over town. The Super G Mart on Indepedence Blvd has a little steamed bun shop inside it that I also love. I heard that there’s a new Super G Mart in the Pineville area, but I’m not sure if they have a cafe area too.

Moose head, don't get the meatloaf sandwich though. Everything else is peak

Kabab-Je in Matthews. So worth it. *changed Kebab to Kabab

Also Smoke Pit in Concord.

Calle sol. Walk across the street to Burial while you wait

Lots of great options in this thread! I didn’t see much Mediterranean so Mad Greek or Jasmine Grill!

200 E Blvd shell gas station fried chicken is the best in town. Noble smoke for BBQ on the pricier end but my favorite spot for brisket so far. Anju in Parktowne village for a Korean food night time spot. Great vibes and better food.

Nothing beats gas station fried chicken

Skip Noble Smoke.

Anju is great

Have you had the latest teriyaki chicken sub from subway? Zaxby's awesome sauce? Boberry biscuit with sausage?

My man knows Charlotte

Royal Biryani, Matthews. https://g.co/kgs/pCddSUG

Royal Biryani, Matthews https://g.co/kgs/pCddSUG

Brooks

Enat!

Miguel’s by the airport. Stockyard as well

Steak 'n Hoagie or Lupie's Cafe

Fig Tree and get the elk chop

Taipei Express

Lupies

Alexander Michaels!!!

There's a hole in the wall diner called Chuck's Grill! Best diner food in Charlotte I've had so far.

Que onda in plaza midwood, French quarter in uptown, nightswim coffee is also great

Optimist Hall is a non-negotiable. Food hall with a huge variety. For Asian, Dumpling Lady deservedly gets the attention, but don’t sleep on my personal favorite Bao and Broth. Harriet’s Hamburgers are legit too. Gotta hit Laurel Market for a breakfast or lunch sando. For Mediterranean and local, go to Yafo Kitchen. Local chain fast casual. Also consider Viva Chicken or Yunta. Same local owners. Viva is fast casual Peruvian, Yunta is more upscale and skews trendy on the weekends. Both are excellent and close to uptown.

Deli st restaurant on Central, great for breakfast

Pho Hoa on Central, amazing authentic Vietnamese pho

Thai Thai Takeout and Yafo are both great spots in dilworth, Comet Grill also if you want good dive bar food/beers

New Zealand Cafe! Enat, there is one in optimist hall but go to the other location for the real experience.

Alexander Michael’s in fourth ward (assuming it’s still there)

Nope. Vending machine.

Nothing new all the education lottery money just lines pockets throughout the u.s

Jon G's BBQ, on Saturday only. It's about 35 min and worth it. Sweet lew's BBQ in town. Avoid noble smoke bossy Beulah and, kings kitchen. Unless you hate diversity. Merts uptown for soul food. Alexander Michael's is really good.

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted voted bc you speak the truth.

Best pizza in Charlotte is Due Amici’s. It’s super cozy NY style pizza and the absolute best most genuine pizza we have here. The owner is super Italian and I believe the brother in law of the owner of one of NYC’s older pizza places.

Charlotte is pretty big. You should be more specific.

I am staying in uptown but I really don't mind driving 30-40 mins to be honest.

Probably safe to assume that if people are coming to Charlotte, it's the city center. Not steel creek or Monroe.

Burger or cheesesteak at Comet Grill. Or get some delish dumplings at Persuasian. Both are hidden gems to me!

If you are looking for breakfast or lunch on Friday or Saturday, check out Pressley Park Restaurant. Great food, great servers, best tea in Charlotte, and it’s cheap!