From biryanis to groceries: Indian food hall + supermarket opens in Charlotte
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- Utsav opens in Yorkmount as a 38,000‑sqft Indian supermarket and food hall.
- Food hall offers biryanis, mithai, wraps, shawarma, pizza and a boba bar.
- Facility includes grocery aisles and a banquet hall for weddings and private events.
A new supermarket hopes to be Charlotte’s one-stop shop for all things Indian cuisine and culture.
Utsav Supermarket + Food Hall, now open in Yorkmount, brings fresh groceries, South Asian fare and private events all under one roof. The 38,000 square-foot space is across the way from the Costco on Tyvola Road, just off Interstate 77.
It has taken over the building that once housed “musical instrument megastore” Sam Ash, which closed in 2024, The Charlotte Observer reported.
The venue held a soft opening Oct. 11-12, inviting guests to grab a bite and shop for groceries, manager and Realtor Kranthi Aella told CharlotteFive.
Aella manages the business alongside co-founder Sudhan Pingili, who ran a chain of Indian restaurants before relocating to Charlotte from Seattle. In a new city, he saw an opportunity to launch the grocery store-food hall-banquet concept.
So what can Charlotteans expect now that the doors are open?
“A celebration, not just a store,” the supermarket’s website says. “We wanted a place where every Indian, Indian‑American, and curious food lover could gather, connect, and feel the unmistakable joy of home.”
“That dream became Utsav.”
In the food hall, customers will find traditional Indian offerings such as biryanis and “melt‑in‑your‑mouth mithai,” alongside pizza, wraps and shawarma, among other food and drinks. Plus, there’s a bar for boba tea and Indian desserts.
Essential groceries will also be available: fresh fruit and vegetables, chicken, spices and more.
“Our goal is to bring a piece of home to everyone who misses the authentic taste and spirit of India,” the supermarkets management team said in a news release. “We’ve designed this space to be more than just a grocery store — it’s a place where culture, community, and food come together.”
Utsav will also feature a large banquet hall for private events, Aella and Pingili told CharlotteFive. The hall can hold up to 500 people and is slated to open later this year.
It’s the latest Indian spot to join Charlotte’s dining scene in the last several months. Triveni Food Court opened inside Triveni Supermarket last year, offering a variety of ready-to-eat offerings from biryani to goat curry and egg noodles, CharlotteFive reported.
EggHolic, which specializes in Indian-style egg dishes and other street food, recently opened a restaurant in Pineville, marking its first North Carolina location.
Utsav Supermarket + Food Hall
Location: 5533 Westpark Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
Cuisine: Indian, wraps, shawarma, bakery and boba bar
Instagram: @utsavcharlotte
This story was originally published October 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM.