50 Best Indian Restaurants near Richmond

“I rate the Baltic Kiss five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We love the atmosphere and the music. The cocktail was memorable and the food is tasty and delicious. I had the Gumbo and the vegetables were fresh and cooked just right, not mushy. My group were very happy with their order. The homemade ice cream for dessert is fluffy and delicious. The sound of the music remarkably sounded so professional because the speakers were purchased from Yoshi’s when they decided to upgrade their sound system.“

“This place is amazing!
The staff was very polite and helpful and the food was incredible.
The desserts were the highlight for us.

Vegetarian options: The menu has many good and delicious vegetarian options“

“This is my favorite Indian place in the city! Great for takeout or for dine-in (they always have some open tables) and speedy service. I haven’t ventured too deep in the menu because the classics are just too good - dal, butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, chana masala, samosas, garlic naan…you can’t go wrong. Servings are also fairly large and generally last me two meals.“

“The best Momos and butter chicken and many other things you will eat in Berkeley. Have been living here since 4 years and I make it a point to walk down to the Resturant from the hills at least twice a week for their delicious food. The food tastes like what we eat at home, spices are a perfect blend, and the produce always taste fresh. Khendu & Gopal, the hard working couple behind the Resturant are super friendly and very kind.
It’s very close to University so you all see a lotta kids come for a hot meal & the love the couple have these kids is so beautiful.
I highly recommend Momo Masala. Our favorite place in Berkeley !“

“I was headed to the post office on 13th street when I noticed this kabab restaurant. I thought, I'll stop in on my way back. What a treat, I had the curry lamb with rice. I must say that it has to the best curry sauce that I have ever had. The flavors were bold and rich and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I will most definitely be going back!“

“The best Indian food in the east bay!“

“Im a local food blogger/chef I had a great experience at this restaurant I ordered the chili chicken and my God this is great dish I would order this again again and again! Salute to the restaurant and who ever cooked this! GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE“

“Best Indian cuisine in all of Berkeley, do yourself a favor and stop in! great people, great food, a real gem in the city.“

“What a cute place! The owner was super nice and welcoming, and the food was delicious! Simple, clean and honest. This is definitely going to be our new go-to in the neighbourhood. I wish they phase out the disposables, but they do have regular utensils which is already more than lots of other places.

Vegetarian options: I think all of the food had a vegetarian option with protein and it was easily marked.

Kid-friendliness: We were there with a toddler, and there were other families as well. They have high seats, accessible for strollers and the bathroom is super clean.“

“I recently discovered Marina Indian Cuisine on Lombard St, and it’s quickly become my go-to spot for Indian food in San Francisco. I live nearby and often order takeout, and I’ve had the chance to sample almost everything on their menu. The flavors are genuinely authentic, reminding me of the rich and vibrant tastes of India.

What I love most is the freshness of their food. You can tell it’s made with care—none of that stale, reheated taste you get at some other places. The spices and aroma are a testament to the fact that the dishes are prepared fresh.

The service here is excellent too! The staff is always warm and welcoming, ensuring a great dining experience every time. Plus, the ambiance is spot-on—clean, tidy, and with a comfortable atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal.

If you’re into Indo-Chinese cuisine, you’re in for a treat! Their desi-style chow mein and momos are a must-try—easily some of the best in the city. Give this place a shot, and you won’t be disappointed!“

“Delicious food , best Momo in the Bay Area“

“The best Indian food in the east bay!“

“Awesome to have a quick, clean, and tasty Indian restaurant in town. Pani puri, malai kofta, and garlic naan were all great. This is quick and easy North Indian fare. Service is exceptional and while busy, I didn’t have to wait for a table for 1. If you are looking for Indian food in Berkeley, this is a solid choice.“

“The fried rice with the Gobi Manchurian tasted delicious and a fantastic pairing. Samosa chaat was delightfully tangy and the chilli momos were saucy and flavorful. The spice level customizations are carefully done - the mild offered no teary eyes and the medium had a kick to it. The Nepal ice beer was light and crisp. Portion sizes were huge and we had leftovers over 1-2 more meals. If you'd like to avoid leftovers and are moderately hungry, share a fried rice and an entree to pair it with. Service was attentive and friendly.We'll definitely be back for more!“

“Very few Indian places which are $$$ sell authentic Indian food, but this place does. Everything was so amazing. We were a party of 12 people and ordered a bunch of starters and bunch of entre and everyone loved everything
Their cocktails were delicious too
Worth a visit“

“great food & atmosphere! 5 stars!!“

“Tondoor Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu boasts a variety of flavorful dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. The ambiance is charming and perfect for a cozy meal with friends or family. Overall, Tondoor Restaurant is a top choice for a memorable culinary adventure.“

“I got Karahi Gosht and it was authentic and flavorful. Serving quantity was decent as well. I live in the South Bay and most places over there don't get this dish right. 5* from me, for the Karahi Gosht and Naan. Service understandably took some time because they make it fresh and piping hot. And I went there in between performances of standup comedy at Cobb's next door.“

“Grabbed a quick bite to eat with my husband, we had some Mango Lassi smoothies and chicken samosas. DELICIOUS!“

“My dinner partner and I both agree that the physical atmosphere, and food were excellent. The place was almost empty on a Sunday night yet the service was mediocre. We had to keep tracking down the waiter for our hot water for the tea, box for take away, etc. Inattentive. The staff also seemed unhappy or dissatisfied with their jobs. The prices have gone up so don’t feel we got value for our money“

“This place has a lunch special that offers rice and naan, plus 2 kinds of entrees. I had the tikka masala and chicken vindaloo. The naan was nice and buttery and fluffy, no burnt or dryness to it, and both entrees were tasty. I had ordered ahead of time for pickup and it was ready right on time. I am giving the food 4 out of 5 stars because I would have liked both dishes to be spicy like I requested, especially the vindaloo (tikka masalas aren’t typically spicy so that’s ok!). I like my food to be pretty spicy though and they probably don’t want to overdo it for other folks. Overall good quality and portions for $17, the gentleman who helped me was quite nice and courteous, and I will be back :)“

“Best food in town. If you love Indian food then you should go and try their authentic Indian food. I am pretty much sure that you won’t be disappointed. I give them 5 out of 5.“

“Just tried this place for the first time yesterday! We got the lamb curry, butter chicken, and some samosas. Everything was great :)“

“Delicious Curry House truly lives up to its name,
Their food is simply delicious, it's a culinary acclaim.
The ambiance is awesome, a perfect dining space,
Coupled with nice service, it's a place you won't replace.“

“Great for vegetarians, of course. Food is not bad, not the best you can get, but good and generous servings too. I actually think the food quality has improved some over the past few years. Service has always been quite friendly. The room has been upgraded a bit, but could use a little more spiffing up. These folks deserve your business. You won't be disappointed.“

“Great people and extremely satisfying food. It was just what we wanted and we will be back soon and undoubtedly regularly thereafter. Five stars for sure. Thanks!“

“I ordered paneer tikka for pick up order, when i was there to pick up the order, they offer me complimentary tea and tea was amazing. It was some delay in my order and i ask the guy what happened? He explained me that my order was made differently than it supposed to so they are making it again. Trust me, the wait was so worth. It was the best paneer tikka i had so far. I will go there in future and try different dish for sure. ??“

“Since I can’t be in India that was the best I could have done!“

“Food was INCREDIBLE and the service was even better! Thank you!“

“East Bay Spice Company has some amazing cocktails, and don't sleep on their tikka masala flatbread!! I added lamb–no regrets!

The drinks have likely rotated off the menu, but I have to give props to the Achari Margarita, which was such a vibrant drink boosted by the garam masala rim. The cucumber shrub and lime cooled that sweet heat very well.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options

Parking: Downtown Berkeley is difficult for parking!“

“The signature Momo dumplings were outstanding, fresh flavor with a beautiful savory sauce. Lamb shank was melt off the bone deliciousness. awesome outdoor seating & excellent friendly service“

“The food was very good! The server was also very friendly which I greatly appreciate and the chicken tikka masala was amazing. Great place to try Indian food for the first time. (For the server who asked) My perfume is called Coach Dreams Sunset?! Thank you ?“

“I used to go to their food truck ages ago and loved their food. When they stopped coming, I heard they had opened a restaurant back in 2018. Unfortunately I found out that this is now just a takeout only operation and you MUST pre-order by 12PM the day you want your food.

When we came to pick up, the owner came and talked to us and told us that the reason they had closed was because someone notorious for targeting mom and pop operations sued them for $40k over an inaccessible bathroom and because they either couldn’t fix the issue in their current space or couldn’t afford to move to another location, they had to pivot their business model. Because of the new model, they are just breaking even with bills, so please support them in any way they can!“

“Best Food by Chef Jay... Good place for Indian cuisine, If you are craving for Indian food this is the place to be... Best food reasonably priced...“

“Wow! Food is well reasoned and the right amount of spices..
I ordered pick up, and I did not dinne in, but they do have lamb meat, not like other Indian restaurants. They serve you cow instead of lamb. I recommend this restaurant“

“I have eaten several times in this restaurant. It is elegant enough to have a meeting or friends reunion, and reasonably priced for students. You may treat yourself for a 'tandoori' delicious dish, or just go vegetarian. The owners are almost always there and give a nice atmosphere to the place. I just love this restaurant! Decoración elegante · Restaurantes económicos · Cosy atmosphere · Comida excelente · Opciones saludables · Raciones grandes“

“It was a wonderful experience. All the foods were super tasteful and had some real sense of Indian food. Chicken Pakora, Lamb Chop, Chicken Chaat, Chicken Wings, And none other than Pinot Noir Wine. All of them are so fresh and organic. Even wine is fresh and smooth. They have well maintained wine stocks you can see from your table. Overall a great experience with my wife and my infant son.“

“I got the Udupi combo and picked mysore masala dosa- the food was great although I got delivery, I bet it’s even better cooked fresh dining in. I’d Recommend coming here and giving it a try

Edit -
Went to dine in and enjoyed the house curry dosa (personal favorite!), medu Vada, and onion chili uthapam highly recommend!“

“WOW! First time trying this place out and everything I ordered was absolutely amazing!! ?? kheer was so on point. My tandoori chicken was full of flavor and wasn't dry at all! The dal soup, mmmhhmmm. Perfection all the way around thanks!“

“Yummmm. They should have a higher rating!! Their food is really tasty. And it’s not greasy like some of the other Indian restaurants around. I got the butter chicken to go and it came with a leg and thigh. Was surprised to get two big pieces of chicken. I ate them so fast I ended up in food comatose. Oops.

The meal comes with rice and a little salad. It doesn’t cost as much as other restaurants and is far better tasting. Going to be back to try more of their food.“

“Halal!! Not sure what to make of this place; food was good; we had the Papadi chaat: not bad; the papas was a bit hard; and there Saturday special: Chicken 65 Calupa: very tasty; the chalup is like a thick puri and the small mango cubes were a good touch

Atmosphere: very small tables and not enough for even 3 people; they also done do a good job of cleaning after someone leaves; it’s up to you to do it;
There is no service as you have to order on kiosk and menu is a bit confusing…“

“Great food and customer service too match!“

“Ordered several vegetarian options and loved all of it. Loved that they made the food right there fresh. I'm so happy I came here for lunch today! Nice worker ladies with good customer service as I watched them serve many happy customers. Good luck to this business!“

“Always delicious Indian food! My family and I always come here when we are in the neighborhood. Maude and Rosemarie are very gracious hosts. I highly recommend this restaurant seven days a week. :)“

“This place is a hidden gem for desi food. Looks very unassuming from the outside. Food tasted like it was home cooked. Tried the chicken handi, goat karahi, aloo ghost, chana chicken, paya, and biryani. Best was the handi and chana chicken.“

“First of all, you guys need a SM page, like Instagram or what not. I’m ready to tag you on my IG page because our family’s favorite dish is the Aloo Gobi??????❤️ the flavors are CONSISTENT, and though costs is mentionable, it’s a La carte service that delivers excellent Indian food! Shaan we love you, and so sorry what happened to your store front. I hope this review helps! Everyone, EVERYTHING IS GOOD! But make SURE you try the Aloo Gobi! (I could eat that stuff by itself and by MYself). There’s a parking lot FREE behind Peet’s coffee.“

“Consistently good food. Well priced too.“

“AMAZING momos. The pani puri is FANTASTIC. it’s packaged perfectly so you can take it home and eat it. No problem. The chili chicken momos r my favorite. And always get pani puri. 10/10. Favorite spot in Oakland.

Vegetarian options: Half of the menu is vegetarian. Lots of vegetarian options. And the chicken is halal“

“We were two couples celebrating my wife's birthday, and after going to the biennial Berkeley Early Music Festival, what a lovely discovery this restaurant was for us ! I opened the menu and was lighted to see a well-chosen small selection of local craft beers. Good start ! We had a glass each of lovely strong citrusy IPA from a brewery in Oakland which I had never seen before. And Cheers! for serving a full 16oz pint at a good value. My wife had the nice bottled light Indian beer offering. Since none of us had ever had Momos before, we decided that, since there are 8 to a plate, we would order and split them as an appetizer. Oh, that would take 15-20 minutes before they were ready, so we had all had a very nice cup of light lentil soup which to me had a delicate light and slightly smoky after taste ... complimentary, thank you very much. The momos were quite good with the extra spicy tomato sauce we ordered and a good start. Being our fist ones, we had no reference to judge, but we liked them. The garlic and plain naan were cooked perfectly and were a good prelude to the Lamb Saag Curry which my wife and I had. I ordered "medium plus" spicy, and will be bolder next time, as I think the 'Hot' will be even better. It was an hour or so before their closing on a Sunday night, but with a number of other patrons, the audio environment was very workable for conversation, even for those of us with diminishing hearing capabilities. The background music was loud enough to keep the audio environment lit, but not enough to interfere with our celebration. With a full house the audio environment here might be less perfect, but I don't think it would be the clanging loud of some dining spaces. The interior is very simple and clean with a pleasant choice of colors; overall, a slightly subdued feeling. Although we were definitely in no rush, the service was friendly, attentive, and kind. Top notch. Thanks to owners and staff for a lovely first visit ! We'll be back !“

“Khana Peena hosted our wedding reception dinner and made our wedding so special and unforgettable! The owner truly went above and beyond for us. We had the best time and everyone at the wedding was raving about how good the food was! This is now one of my parents' favorite restaurants, they are local to the area and come here regularly now. Thanks for everything Khana Peena and Deepak! We can't wait to have another event at your beautiful restaurant.“