Botiwalla by Chai Pani Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Botiwalla by Chai Pani, a culinary gem nestled in Asheville, NC. This vibrant restaurant celebrates the essence of Indian street food with a contemporary twist, boasting an array of tantalizing dishes that invite exploration.
At the heart of the menu are the Boti Rice Bowls, featuring flavorsome options like the Chicken Tikka and Paneer Tikka, each marinated in distinctive herbs and spices. For a fresh take, they offer Desi Salads that highlight grilled proteins paired with crisp veggies—a perfect harmony of taste and nutrition.
Don’t miss the Chaat section; the Gobi 65 and Bhel Puri embody snack perfection—crunchy, flavorful, and utterly addictive. With friendly service and an inviting atmosphere adorned with festive decor, Botiwalla not only serves delicious meals but creates memorable dining experiences. Your palate deserves this adventure!
Chaat (AVL)
Bhel Puri
puffed rice, flour crisps (puris), crunchy chickpea noodles (sev), cilantro, and onions tossed w/ tamarind and green chutneys and our spice blend.
Masala Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Crispy fingerling potatoes tossed with salt, chaat masala, lime juice, and cilantro. Served with spicy Maggi ketchup.
Gobi 65
Crispy Indo-Chinese cauliflower seasoned with curry leaves, ginger, red chili, and coriander. Served with ginger-soy sauce.
Okra Fries
Julienned okra fries tossed with salt & chaat masala, served with lime. Okra like you've never had it!
Rice Bowl- Plain
Shredded white and red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and roasted cashews topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and crunchy chickpea noddles (sev) w/ a cumin-lime vinaigrette.
Rice Bowl- Chicken Tikka
Topped with Chargrilled all natural chicken marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices.
Rice Bowl- Malai Chicken
Topped with chargrilled all-natural chicken marinated in cream, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and cardamom.
Rice Bowl- Paneer Tikka
Topped with paneer (Indian farmer's cheese) marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices, and chargrilled with onions and bell peppers.
Rice Bowl- Lamb Kofta
Topped with spicy lamb koftas (meatballs) seasoned with fresh ginger, green chillies, mint & cilantro.
Boti Rice Bowls
Desi Salads (AVL)
Desi Salad- Plain
no protein
Desi Salad- Chicken Tikka
Topped with Chargrilled all natural chicken marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices.
Desi Salad- Malai Chicken
Topped with chargrilled all-natural chicken marinated in cream, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and cardamom.
Desi Salad- Paneer Tikka
Topped with paneer (Indian farmer's cheese) marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices, and chargrilled with onions and bell peppers.
Desi Salad- Lamb Kofta
Topped with spicy lamb koftas (meatballs) seasoned with fresh ginger, green chillies, mint & cilantro.
Chicken Tikka Roll
Chargrilled all natural chicken marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices. Wrapped in hot-buttered naan w/ Desi slaw, onions, cilantro, and chutneys. Served w/ Raita.
Malai Chicken Roll
Chargrilled all natural chicken marinated in cream, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and cardamom. Served with desi slaw, onions, cilantro and green chutney, wrapped in hot buttered naan.
Paneer Tikka Roll
Paneer (Indian farmer's cheese) marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices, chargrilled with onions and bell peppers. Wrapped in hot-buttered naan w/ Desi slaw, cilantro, and chutney. Served w/ raita.
Lamb Kofta Roll
Spicy lamb koftas seasoned with fresh ginger, green chillies, mint & cilantro. Served with desi slaw, onion, cilantro, & green chutney wrapped in hot buttered naan.
Rolls (AVL)
Pav
Maharaja Lamb Burger
All-natural, lamb sliders (2) seasoned with cumin, ginger, chillies, mint & cilantro. Served with desi slaw, green chutney, and Maggi ketchup on toasted buns (pav) brushed with ghee.
Vada Pav
Spicy potato dumplings (2) fried in a curried chickpea batter. Served w/ green and tamarind chutneys on two toasted buns.
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings fried in ghee. Soaked in a rose-cardamom syrup.
Dessert
Extras/Add ons (AVL)
Raita
Lightly seasoned yogurt with touch of sugar and salt - takes the edge off the heat. (vegetarian)
Naan
Hot and fluffy flatbread. Brushed with ghee.
Green Chutney
Lime, garlic, cilantro, and a touch of heat.
Tamarind Chutney
Sweet and tangy
Sweet Yogurt
A perfect counterpart to our green chutney
Cumin Lime Dressing
Our quintessential salad dressing
Chicken Tikka Skewer
Chargrilled all natural chicken marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices. Served with red onion, cilantro, green chutney and a lime wedge.
Paneer Tikka Skewer
Paneer (Indian farmer's cheese) marinated in yogurt, lime juice, Kashmiri chili paste, and North Indian spices, chargrilled with onions and bell peppers. Served with red onion, cilantro, green chutney and a lime wedge.
Malai Chicken Tikka Skewer
Chargrilled all natural chicken marinated in cream, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and cardamom. Served with red onion, cilantro, green chutney and a lime wedge.
Lamb Kofta
Spicy lamb koftas (meatballs) seasoned with fresh ginger, green chillies, mint, & cilantro.