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| - The location is prime (but parking is ample), so it's a smart strategy to "dumb down" the food so it appeals to more people, taking advantage of the location. Which is why I think Copper is good, but not great.
There were no Asian people in there, other than the wait staff. Bad sign in my book but this ara of Charlotte is not known for it's Asian population, so maybe not a bid deal.
The mixed drinks were great and the wine list extensive, much more impressive than I expected.
My wife and I ordered the masala cauliflower flourets, saag paneer and lamb kofka, with a side of paratha.
The flourets were perfectly cooked and crisy but the sauce was a little ketchupy.
The saag paneer was delicious, nothing more to say there.
Lamb was cooked perfectly but again the sauce was a little ketchupy and wasn't as spicy as I had hoped.
Paratha was very good, flaky and thicker than I've had in the past.
I would go back and take people who are not accustomed to Indian food, this could certainly open their palate. But i would not return.
My past experience is based on an old favorite place called Lal Qilal in Arlington Heights, IL. I was a regular and never once saw a white person there. Very authentic place with food that was extraordinary.
Copper was good for Charlotte, but not great overall. Blue Taj in Ballantyne is better.
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