Biryanis, curries + more: Indian restaurant chain expands with new Charlotte spot
Charlotte is adding another authentic Indian restaurant to its dining scene.
Nawabi Hyderabad House, known for its biryanis, will set up shop at The Alley at Latta Arcade in uptown. The grand opening is slated for Dec. 1, managing partner Nagarjuna Gummadi told CharlotteFive.
The Indian restaurant chain has more than 30 locations nationwide, including two in the Charlotte metro. It recently opened a spot in Ballantyne on Oct. 23 and has another location in Concord.
At Hyderabad House, customers will find “a wide variety of Indian cuisines,” Gummadi told CharlotteFive. The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
“You’ll find 52 types of biryanis here,” he said, noting vegetarian options are also available. The flavorful rice dish is made with fish, meat or vegetables and is typically served with a yogurt-based sauce and tangy curry.
Hyderabad House first teased the uptown location in October, inviting customers to indulge in classic dishes from “sizzling biryanis to mouthwatering curries.”
Chicken tikka masala is on the menu, alongside lamb chops, butter chicken, garlic naan and other traditional Indian dishes. Appetizers include the chicken masakali, mutton pepper roast and garlic paneer.
The city has seen an explosion of new, authentic Indian restaurants in recent months.
Krazy Curry, specializing in Indian-Nepalese cuisine, expanded from Pineville and opened its first Charlotte location in October, CharlotteFive previously reported. Utsav Supermarket + Food Hall opened a week later, offering South Asian groceries, a food court and private event space all under one roof.
Gummadi said the “consistency of our biryanis” is what sets Hyderabad House apart from the rest.
“The taste of the biryani doesn’t change, it will be the same” no matter which location you visit, he told CharlotteFive.
Gummadi said he hopes to replicate the success of the Concord restaurant and mentioned the possibility of more Charlotte-area locations.
“Maybe in the future, if people demand more,” he said.
Nawabi Hyderabad House
Location: 320 S Tryon St #120, Charlotte, NC 28202 (opening soon)
Location: 14027 Conlan Cir a1, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 7779 Lyles Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027
Cuisine: Authentic Indian Food
Instagram: @hyderabadhouseballantyne
This story was originally published November 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM.