Botiwalla is chef Meherwan Irani’s homage to the lively Irani Cafes of India – tea and kabab houses run by Parsis who immigrated to India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With a strange and wonderful mash-up of Victorian decor and Indian sensibilities, Irani Cafes catered to the English colonialists’ love of high tea and afternoon snacks. The other inspiration behind the menu of Botiwalla is the late-night street food scene of India. Our mission with Botiwalla is to bring the streets of India to life — the glowing charcoal sigris, the sizzling meats, the aromas of chaat masala, and the crispy, crunchy, multi-textured street snacks — in the most delicious way possible.
Based on 13 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Delivery
Address:
697 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 209-8627
Website: http://botiwalla.com/
Hours
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Meghan “Megs” Bonczkowski
5 stars across the board. The staff were friendly and the space was clean. I appreciated the staff recommendations and ordered the SPDP and the Malai Chicken Tikka Roll. Sooo good! Highly recommend!
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Anthony Girelli
Went on a Friday night right around diverting l dinner, so there was a bit of a line. Took about half an hour to get to the register, but once we ordered and sat the food was fast.
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Lillie Webb
Food is delicious but the staff here are nothing short of amazing! I brought my dog with me and they offered to sit with him outside while I went in to order because dogs are not aloud inside. Another employee brought us a dog bowl of water, and a different employee offered to get him a refill when he knocked it over, even though they were off the clock and leaving for the day. None of this was necessary or expected. They are Angels that truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome despite being super busy. Don’t be alarmed by the line out the door, it moves fast and the food is worth the wait. Will be coming here often!!
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Giovanni Mejia
Was hesitant at first because other Indian street food spots in Asheville are just ok, but was I wrong. The masala wrap is pretty big and good, much bigger than I thought it was gonna be, but the star of the show was actually the smashed potatoes the lime taste from the potatoes pair perfectly with the sauce they give with it on the side.
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Arash Bains
Chef Meherwan has done it again! Botiwalla is a perfect addition to West Asheville, bringing an unbelievably tasty and creative spin on Indian Street Food!
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Ajay Patel
I’m a huge fan of this visionary genius ( Mr Irani ) and his ability to create something unique.
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Dennis Myers
Absolutely incredible food. This will quickly get recognized as one of the best Asheville has to offer. Can’t wait to come back!
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Chad Miller
Service is fast and courteous! Best Indian food period.
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Isabelle Coppinger
The food was great! 5 stars all around. No question about it.
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Gunter Weihe
Wow amazing wonderful great job I’m proud of you
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