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North Carolina Based Indian Eatery Voted Most Outstanding Restaurant

A North Carolina-based Indian eatery has been named the most outstanding restaurant in America. The James Beard Foundation Awards found Chai Pani in Asheville as the most outstanding restaurant in…

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A North Carolina-based Indian eatery has been named the most outstanding restaurant in America. The James Beard Foundation Awards found Chai Pani in Asheville as the most outstanding restaurant in America.

Chai Pani has been serving the community in Asheville, North Carolina since 2009. The restaurant serves a wide range of Indian dishes including:

  • Chicken Pakoras
  • Corn Bhel
  • Vada Pav
  • Chicken Tikka Roll
  • Butter Chicken Thali
  • Naan

In an Instagram post, the owner of Chai Pani said, "We are blown away and completely humbled by this honor. This award is for our whole restaurant family, without whom this would not have been possible. The hard work and dedication from every single person on our team, both past, and present."

This was the first year of the James Beard Foundation Awards since before the pandemic. See a full list of all restaurant winners for the 2022 awards here.

The 2022 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners listed two South Carolina restaurants as the most outstanding restaurants in the world. You know how good the food is in South Carolina if you have ever been there. Every time I visit the coast of SC, I go straight for the crab legs and clams.

According to a new report, two of South Carolina's restaurants rank among the best in the world. There were 253 restaurants in South Carolina included in the rankings published on Tuesday, April 26. Forbes Travel Guide said the results were gathered after traveling around the world. You can see them and a few other united State favorites below.

The Ocean Room at Kiawah: South Carolina

Grill 225: South Carolina

Other Nearby Places in the United States That Made the List

Want to take a trip? Need somewhere to eat? Perhaps you should try one of these 2022 winners as well. Want to try out a spa or a golf course? Well, there are some of those that made the list too! Need a place to stay? Yup, you guessed it hotels are on the best 2022 list too. They are from Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Yolan: Tennessee

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club: North Carolina

The Umstead Hotel and Spa: North Carolina

The St. Regis Atlanta: Georgia

The Spa at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island: South Carolina

The Spa at Sea Island and Lodge: Georgia

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee: Georgia

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte: North Carolina

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta: Georgia

The Peabody Memphis: Tennessee

Old Edwards Inn and Spa: North Carolina

Montage Palmetto Bluff and Spa: South Carolina

Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden: North Carolina

Loews Atlanta Hotel: Georgia

The Inn on Biltmore Estate: North Carolina

The Inn & Club at Harbour Town: South Carolina

Hotel Bennett: South Carolina

Herons: North Carolina

Georgian Room: Georgia

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta: Georgia

The Fearrington House Restaurant and Inn: North Carolina

Fairview Dining Room: North Carolina

Dining Room at Inn on Biltmore Estate: North Carolina

Colt & Alison: Georgia

The Cloister: Georgia

Chez Philippe: Tennessee

BLT Steak: North Carolina

Blackberry Farm and The Barn: Tennessee

Atlas Buckhead: Georgia

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!