Restaurant
Botiwalla
17 locals recommend,
Location
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA
Old Fourth Ward
Tips from locals
Botiwalla is chef Meherwan Irani’s homage to the lively Irani Cafes* of India – tea and kabab houses run by Parsis* who immigrated to India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Meherwan’s great grandfather owned Sarosh Canteen, the only Irani Cafe in his hometown of Ahmednagar, India. With a strange and wonderful mash-up of Victorian decor and Indian sensibilities, Irani Cafes catered to the English colonialists’ love of high tea* and afternoon snacks. Even after the British left India, Irani Cafes survived – adapting their menus to Indian taste and becoming some of the most iconic and revered dining institutions across the country. The other inspiration behind the menu of Botiwalla is the late-night street food scene of India. His mission with Botiwalla is to bring the streets of India to life — the glowing charcoal sigris*, the sizzling meats, the aromas of chaat masala*, and the crispy, crunchy, multi-textured street snacks — in the most delicious way possible.
Botiwalla is chef Meherwan Irani’s homage to the lively Irani Cafes* of India – tea and kabab houses run by Parsis* who immigrated to India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Meherwan’s great grandfather owned Sarosh Canteen, the only Irani Cafe in his hometown of Ahmednagar, India. With a s…
Yummy Indian Street Food. Super Authentic. Best Chai in Atlanta Potatoes Masala Paneer & Chicken Tikka Wraps SRDP weird name, weird combination but soooo yummy!!
Chicken tikka wrap or the paneer tikka wrap if you are a veggie! They have Indian snacks and boozy slushies also. If you like an adventurous non-alcoholic drink try the pineapple tumeric soda.
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