Food is the ultimate expression of a civilisation and Charlotte can show you whole swaths of the world you may have been missing . handily , you do n’t even need to leave the metropolis , let alone get a pass , to experience it . Crown Town also has an raiment of almost every cosmos culinary art tucked off in its city limit – most of which is turn up off the beat path in strip malls or in areas unjustly deemed unsafe or common . So take a small “ world duty tour ” of the city ’s unexpected spheric dining experiences . You might not gain any airway miles but the food will sure be dear than flying economy .
German
Waldhorn
Wiener schnitzel is n’t precisely sexy ; red cabbage might not get many Facebook the like ; and Kartoffelpuffer does n’t precisely roll off the tongue . But when summertime nights get shortsighted and there ’s a chill in the air here in Charlotte , a nice German meal is the perfect cure for any hungry stomach . So head on over to the Waldhorn , settle into a John Wilkes Booth with a liter boot beer , and let the old - man spell slipstream over you … and possibly some Jägerschnitzel vom Schwein ( sauteed pork scollop with huntsman sauce ) .
SoCal tacos
Bakersfield
The humble wetback is quickly becoming one of the most interesting nutrient in America . You take that Zea mays tortilla and do pretty much anything to it and it’dstillbe delicious . Korean BBQ , corn and mango salsa , tear pork , deep-fried oysters – the possible action are sempiternal . The menu at Bakersfield maintain things refreshingly round-eyed , with tortas , tostadas , and tacos pop the question . The mole wetback – made with Oaxacan - trend braise chicken , pickled red onion , queso fresco , and Chinese parsley – is a local deary . It ’s fairly easy to eat a 12 taco , so please remember to eat responsibly .
Korean
PePeRo
If you ’ve never have the simple and spicy goodness that is Korean culinary art , this is the safe place to do so in Charlotte . Ordering the hot good deal ( a giant tabletop wok that brings all your component together ) is the way to get all those touch flavors in one beauty . The steamed fundament – plump little dinero testicle shove with kimchee and pork barrel – are also a tasty addition to any repast .
Peruvian
Pio Pio
Charlotte has recently fallen in love with Peruvian rotisserie chicken because of a popular local Sir Ernst Boris Chain , Viva Chicken . While it ’s by all odds preface the city to new and fresh ingredients , the more down - to - ground veritable pip in townspeople is Pio Pio . The sauces are creamier and more sapidity - forward , and the Chaufa Beef Rice dish should dead be your first choice on their menu . Order a guanabana drink , a sweet yield juice that is likely to become your newfangled favorite non - alcoholic beverage of choice .
Bosnian
Euro Grill & Cafe
At first glance , you might think Euro Cafe is a Russian deli , but the delicious Bosnian coffee ( strong enough to make you run a marathon ) and Turkish delight will define you straight . Be sure to order a cevapi sandwich , a sort of sausage pita wrap . The foodstuff store confiscate is also well worth a visit for hard - to - find Eastern European food products .
Indo/Chinese
Cholas Indian Grill
Like sushi , the growing manna from heaven of Amerind dining in Charlotte create it hard to lie with if you ’re get the existent softwood . For flavor , terms , and service , Cholas place upright at the front of the line . The owners are from southern India , but the dishes that most stood out were of the Indo / Taiwanese variety : Gobi Manchurian ( cauliflower pan - fry in brown Manchurian sauce , then topped with loot and carrots ) and garlic shrimp , both of which have a adorable savoury flavor visibility and a dainty crispy crunch . This place is tucked away under the glooming hulk that is the Great Wolf Lodge , but do n’t let its neck of the woods to this louche commercial-grade behemoth daunt you away . Fight the traffic of Concord Mills and your efforts will be justly rewarded .
Vietnamese
Lang Van
The Southeast - Asian community of interests is now a cornerstone of the Queen City . One of the longest - stick out Vietnamese restaurants is Lang Van , the position to find the best vermicelli noodle bowl in the city ( this sheer statement is the event of years of conscientious research ) . Bun Tom Thit Nuong Cha Gio is the pipe bowl for you : grill shrimp , crispy porc , and imperial spring rolls nestled in rice noodles , bean sprouts , flock , and basil .
Sushi
New Zealand Cafe
In Charlotte , sushi is as ubiquitous as new apartment edifice – there ’s a new place on every street . This can make it unmanageable to navigate through an overpowering ocean of pick , but for truly memorable sushi , the bizarrely named New Zealand Cafe is the one place you must travel to . purchase order enough dissimilar whorl and your sushi dinner will come sail to your table on a monumental wooden replica ship . The Spicy Dragon Roll ( spicy eel , cucumber with gamy Salmon River , crab , jalapeño , smelt roe , and scallions ) and the Bamboo Roll ( red snapper , tuna , Salmon River , fly Pisces hard roe , and scallion wrap up with thin - sliced cucumber ) are standouts .
Mexican ice cream
La Michoacana
Mexican ice cream is like gelato , but with a higher fatty substance and more singular flavors . Order the mamey on a waffle cone – this yield from an evergreen plant tree diagram that grow in southern Mexico try out like a hybridization between a mango and a sweet tater . Get a liter to go and keep your freezer stocked for those late - night cravings you will most for sure be have .
Lebanese
La Shish Kabob
When you launch the doors at La Shish Kabob , you are greeted with warm welcome and the smell of well - spiced lamb and chicken rotating on a spitting , beaded with globule of succulent fat . If that does n’t make you conk , look ' til you take your first bite of the shawarma . Be trusted to order the tabouli and humous as the substantive accessory for this rarified Lebanese staple fibre .
Italian
Fiamma
Italian intellectual nourishment has become such an entire part of American cuisine , it ’s easy to forget that Italian is one of the most misunderstood culinary tradition in the creation . There ’s more to it than just elephantine bowls of spaghetti and meatball . Fiamma is an graceful dining experience that will let you explore the secure of northerly Italian cookery . Luxuriate over the Scottadito , a roasted lamb chopper served with soft polenta and Barolo vino demi - glaze . And do n’t leave to order a Piedmontese vino , the perfect pairing for red meats and hearty veg .
West African
Mama Gee’s
A small takeout place in the West closing , Mama Gee ’s owners hail from Ghana and offer up that state ’s unique regalia of food staples . If you ’re new to the culinary art , examine the staff ’s passport of Jollof Rice Plate , a large spread head consist of poulet drumstick , tomato stew , and plantains . If you ’ve never had fried plantains this is the place to commence eating them . The Omutuo ( sticky rice chunk ) are also delicious .
Thai
Thai Orchid
Frankly , Tai food in Charlotte is overplayed , with a lot of office churn out pad Thai and mee krob that ’s just so - so . Thai Orchid does it right with the freshest fixings and has defy the test of time . The Leontyne Price are great and it also happens to be staring for a first escort or family meal . Order calamari and crimson curry , but caveat purchaser : if you order it Thai hot , you might be reliving your great meal over and over for the rest of the night .
Chinese
Dim Sum
You do n’t involve to visit a characterless bleak sum hall in NY ’s Chinatown for a yummy and slightly overwhelming repast . Charlotte ’s Dim Sum is n’t Chinatown , but you ’d be surprised at the quality choices if you know what to order . First off , adhere to dim kernel ( appetiser ) . Second , go for the dumpling in all their brilliant anatomy . The buns are also a foolproof pick . And there ’s a secret menu in Chinese if you ’re look for the really veritable stuff .
Middle Eastern
Cedar Land
This market store – with a little eatery tucked away on the other side of a wall – was once the only midway Eastern market place in town . thing have changed for the ripe since then , but Cedar Land has keep its high-pitched - quality offerings and service . Order a kafta kabob , and the Cedar Pisces the Fishes in the dining area . When you ’re done scarf it down , peruse the grocery store storehouse for tea , Turkish pleasure , and a vast selection of hookah shisha and accoutrement .
French
Georges Brasserie
Americans have long stereotyped Gallic solid food as stuffy , over - hyped , and froufrou . This is a serious mistaking of what can rightly be called the great food finish in the world . attempt to forget that this place is in South Park and set up up the escargot and bison bourguignon . What ’s that , you think snails are crying ? Get over yourself and plunge into that garlicky - buttery goodness .
Indian
The Blue Taj
The fact that this blank space is in Ballantyne may very well twist some people off . That ’s understandable . Your wade through half - crazed bankers and trophy wife will presently be blank out as a pile of delicious scale are deliver to your table . Blue Taj is the most upscale Amerind eating place in Charlotte and there ’s a lot of effort put into the looker and their demonstration . Two steer : get a gin cocktail , and ask for the dessert sampling platter .
Polish
Taste of Europe
Owners Agata and Michal Przyk were both born and leaven in Poland , fall in love in the States , and are now doing everything they can to make Charlotteans accrue in making love with the food of their aboriginal kingdom . Any menu particular is certain to fulfil ( especially the grill Polish blimp and pork barrel stew ) . But above all , if you want to get the whole ambit of flavors and dishes , need for the Polski Talerz , the beloved sampling station platter .
Salvadoran/Honduran
El Pulgarcito De America
" Pulgarcito " translates to " Tom Thumb " in English . We ’re not certain what that ’s all about , but it does n’t really count – this space is so good that it does n’t need a name that ca-ca sense . If you ’re look to fulfill that craving for pupusas until you raid your intestine , this Salvadoran / Honduran spotlight is where you ’ll need to go . Enjoy the Salvadoran treat by dictate one of each type ( peradventure the pork & cheeseflower , beans & cheese , and plain one-time high mallow ) . At $ 1.50 to each one , they wo n’t blow up your bank account .
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Georges Brasserie
Bakersfield East Blvd
Bosnian coffee|Euro Grill & Cafe
New Zealand Cafe
La Shish Kabob
Thai Orchid Restaurant
Georges Brasserie
Taste of Europe Polish Cuisine
