I can't believe all the bad reviews for this place. We tried Nirvana after our friends (our Indian friends) told us this was the best Indian food in Charlotte. I think they're right. Saw a lot of Indians eating here too, so that probably tells you something.
Downside for us was that it's so far south of Charlotte, it's practically in Florida. And it's in a strip mall and easy to drive past at night.
Cool music was playing when we dined on a Saturday night. Must have been a radio show and the DJ unexpectedly dropped an F bomb. I saw some 10 year-old kid perk up and grin at the next table - her parents didn't catch it. So then the music was changed but it was still good. A really weird blend of Indian and chill jazz and maybe even a little Teen Disney mixed together. I don't know - it was bizarre but fun.
One of the guys working here should be nicknamed "two minutes". That's what he told us before we were seated. And then he told us that again when it was almost time for our food to come out. And then he said it again when we asked for a to-go box. OK, enough - on with the review of the FOOD.
Everything was really fresh. Our friends suggested the naan bread and it didn't disappoint. We also tried the 65 Chicken appetizer - wow, really tender chicken in succulent spices. Entrees were lamb pasanda and rogonjosh - both were fantastic. Plenty of rice (came with the meal). Service was great. We used a Groupon and weren't shamed for doing so, as some restaurants seem to take pleasure in doing.
I hear their buffets are really good too. If looking for Indian food in the Charlotte area (in the really south Charlotte area), well worth a visit.