One of Charlotte’s favorite, fast-growing Indian restaurants is now open in Matthews
A new location of wildly popular and locally owned Curry Gate opened in Matthews on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
The Indian and Nepalese restaurant has taken over the space where Nora’s Kitchen once operated.
Curry Gate is known for its flavorful Indian dishes including Tikka Masala, Tandoor Chicken and curry — with spice levels listed at 1-10 for your customization when ordering. Nepalese food on the menu includes momo and its Curry Gate Special Biryiani, a dum biryani with Chicken 65 served on top.
“A lot of people know about our food. We try to reach a lot of people,” co-owner Chuda Dhimal told CharlotteFive. “And we have a lot of support from the community.”
Curry Gate’s original location on West 24th Street, near Camp North End, opened in June 2020. It didn’t take long for the takeout-friendly Indian cuisine to take off, and its second location opened on South Boulevard in February 2023. Its third location followed at Monarch Market food hall in uptown Charlotte in December 2023.
The menu and management at King of Spicy — also owned by Dhimal — has been taken over by Curry Gate, as well. A formal name change to Curry Gate East has taken place. Dhimal told CharlotteFive that he is also part owner of Curry Junction, now open at The Arboretum.
But that’s not all: The busy restaurant is looking to franchise, as well. Washington, D.C., has been identified as potential growth location, but the owners remain open to offers elsewhere.
Curry Gate
Location: 1240 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Location: 630 W 24th St., Charlotte, NC 28206
Location: 5516 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
Location: Monarch Market, 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: Curry Gate East, 8829 E W.T. Harris Blvd #107, Charlotte, NC 28227
Cuisine: Indian, Nepalease
Instagram: @curry.gate, @currygate02
This story was originally published May 6, 2024 at 5:30 AM.
