Desi District Uptown in Charlotte, NC

4.7(29)$10–20Charlotte, NC
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Good value

Rated 4.7 stars based on 29 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Charlotte, NC • Price $10–20 • 4.7★
Desi District Uptown is an Indian buffet located in Charlotte, NC. With a rating of 4.7 stars based on 29 reviews, this establishment offers a dining experience that has garnered positive feedback. The price range is between $10 and $20. Service options include delivery, dine-in, and drive-through. For those seeking an Indian buffet in the Charlotte area, Desi District Uptown provides a well-regarded option with multiple ways to enjoy their offerings.

Good to know

  • Desi District Uptown has a listed address in Charlotte, NC, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 29 reviews.
  • A phone number is listed for confirming current details before visiting.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
120 N Cedar St #765, Charlotte, NC 28202, Charlotte, NC
Phone
(980) 264-0096
Today
11:30 AM–4:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 (29 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
DeliveryDine-InDrive-Through

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Quick bite score25/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.4 weighted · 29 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.7 from 29 reviews(↓ 0.33 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median29 / 559.5 median
02,797.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.36) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2797.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–4:30 PM
monday
11:30 AM–4:30 PM
saturday
Closed
sunday
Closed
thursday
11:30 AM–4:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–4:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–4:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inDrive_through

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Reviews

29 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Desi District Uptown?

Desi District Uptown has a 4.7-star rating based on 29 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
26
Retail & Shopping
7
Travel & Tourism
7
Financial Services
4
Arts & Culture
3
Recreation & Entertainment
2

53 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

53 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Librarys

Johnson & Wales University Library

Library

801 West Trade Street

~279 ftMo-Th 08:30-17:00; Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa,Su off
Website

Cinemas

Discovery Place IMAX

Cinema

301 North Tryon Street

~0.5 mi

Museums

Bank of America Heritage Center

Museum

~0.6 mi

Atms

Bank of America

Atm

~371 ft
Website

Banks

Fifth Third Bank

Bank

~0.6 mi
Truist

Bank

~0.6 mi
Bank of America

Bank

~0.6 mi

Restaurants

Sithara Cafe

Restaurant

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Cedar Street Tavern

Restaurant

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Bisonte Pizza Company

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Bytes Cafe

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Alexander Michael's

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Restaurant

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~0.5 mi

Fast Foods

Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

~206 ftMo-Fr 07:30-14:00
Subway

Fast Food

718 West Trade Street

~245 ftMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-16:00
+1 704-910-3784Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

231 North Graham Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
+1 704-333-2722Website
Spoons

Fast Food

~0.5 mi
Qdoba

Fast Food

127 North Tryon Street

~0.6 mi10:30-22:00
+1 704-295-4111Website

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

800 West Trade Street

~359 ftMo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa,Su 06:30-14:00
+1 704-333-4077Website
Coco and the Director

Cafe

100 West Trade Street

~0.5 mi
+1-704-353-6003
Starbucks

Cafe

~0.6 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

135 Levine Avenue of the Arts

~0.6 mi
+1 704-372-6114Website
Caribou Coffee

Cafe

~0.6 mi

Pubs

Pub at Gateway

Pub

~480 ft
Corner Pub

Pub

~0.3 mi
The Daily

Pub

214 North Church Street

~0.5 mi
Ri Ra

Pub

~0.6 mi
Website

Bars

Ink N Ivey

Bar

222 South Church Street

~0.5 mi
+1-704-332-5424Website
Retro Bar

Bar

200 North Tryon Street

~0.6 mi
Website
Prohibition

Bar

~0.6 mi
The Local

Bar

~0.6 mi

Fire Stations

Charlotte Fire Department Station 4

Fire Station

525 North Church Street

~0.6 mi

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

231 North Graham Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00
+1-704-373-2930Website

Hairdressers

The Cut

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Fountains

World Fountain

Fountain

599 South Mint Street

~0.5 mi

Nightclubs

AvidXchange Music Factory

Nightclub

~0.5 mi
The Comedy Zone

Nightclub

~0.5 mi

Conveniences

7-Eleven

Convenience

718 North Cedar Street

~141 ft
+1 980-859-1290Website
Avenue Market

Convenience

~0.5 mi
+1 704 332 9000

Supermarkets

Harris Teeter

Supermarket

325 West 6th Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:00-23:00
+1 704-332-8479Website

Delis

Sub One Hoagie

Deli

516 North Graham Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:30-18:00; Sa-Su off
+1 704-376-9211Website
Reid’s Fine Foods

Deli

~0.5 mi

Pet Groomings

QC Canine Design

Pet Grooming

~0.5 mi
+1 704 451 5030Website

Travel Agencys

Charlotte NC Tours

Travel Agency

~0.6 mi

Artworks

Spiral Odyssey

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Sam Mills statue

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Transportation

Artwork

~0.6 mi
Commerce

Artwork

~0.6 mi
Industry

Artwork

~0.6 mi
The Future

Artwork

~0.6 mi
Il Grande Disco

Artwork

~0.6 mi