38 Best Indian Restaurants in Indianapolis

“I visited for the first time and now I’m a regular! The food is delicious, with great portion sizes, quality, and taste. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, and the ambience is very pleasant. Definitely recommending this place to others!“

“We have eaten here twice and the food is consistently delicious. First time we at in the restaurant, and the second time carry out. We will absolutely be back. So delicious. Staff is kind and gives recommendations if you can’t decide what you want. Yummmmm!!“

“Only finger licking food gets sold here. PERIOD
HAND DOWN THE BEST FOOD I’VE EVER HAD in my lifetime SERIOUSLY.
Can’t even get the same taste from 5 star restaurants that’s how much the food is good here.
The ladies are super friendly while serving and they make the food taste just like how any of our mom would make the food in house kitchen.“

“The food is excellent, and the service very friendly and welcoming. Yummy comfort food on a cold dreary winter afternoon!“

“My first visit, but was very impressed with service, cleanliness, and especially the food. I lived in London for 11 years so got to eat plenty of good and authentic Indian food. The lamb karahi I had scored highly on both counts. I will be back - repeatedly - to try many of the other very tasty looking menu items. Best Indian I’ve found so far in Indy.“

“Good food n Good quantity“

“My absolute favorite! Excellent staff, top quality food, and a lunch buffet from heaven!“

“If you’re craving authentic Indian cuisine that tastes like it came straight from someone’s home kitchen, look no further. This family-owned restaurant is truly a hidden gem. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the kind of warmth and hospitality that makes you feel like part of the family. The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water, rich spices, freshly baked naan, and creamy curries that hit all the right notes. Every dish is clearly made with love and tradition. The butter chicken is velvety perfection and the samosas? Crispy, golden, and absolutely irresistible. What really sets this place apart, though, is the care and kindness of the staff. They take the time to explain the menu, make personalized recommendations, and ensure you’re enjoying every single bite. You can tell this isn’t just a restaurant to them, it’s a labor of love. Whether you’re dining in with family, grabbing takeout after a long day, or introducing someone to Indian food for the first time, this place never disappoints. Comforting, flavorful, and made from the heart, this is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why family-owned spots are always the best finds. ❤️“

“I have only previously had Indian food maybe once or twice long ago so I am not very knowledgeable on the cuisine. I just randomly picked a few different options off the menu to try. Everything I ordered was so delicious. Also, I have tons of food leftover for the next few days. I will definitely be back.“

“Excellent meal for very reasonable cost. Friendly staff who made us out of towers feel welcome to their corner of the city, and food that despite being naturally heavy fried food did not feel greasy or diner-like. It wasn't a fast turn around on our order but the meal was fully worth the short wait and would more than justify making this my go-to spot for future trips to Indianapolis.“

“Food was delicious and had great service“

“I've been to Nepal numerous times and always enjoyed momos, but have rarely found them in America to be worthy of praise (except for one food truck in the DC area). However, this place serves authentic and excellent momos, as well as other Nepalese dishes. It's a small and simple restaurant but excels at quality and hospitality. \n\nI don't live in Indianapolis but would put this destination on my itinerary if I happen to be driving through Indiana again.“

“The food is delicious. The service is wonderful. The atmosphere is fantastic. My family and I enjoyed the best Indian cuisine we have ever had at Punjabi Tadka. We will definitely be back and suggest everyone try it out.“

“Amazing place to grab food. Everything I have gotten from here tastes great and the people who run it are so nice and friendly. Just a note they are cash only. I didn't realize the first time but he insisted on getting me my food anyway and pay him back whenever I could. Definitely check it out.“

“We ate here last night and it was exceptional! We went with a native of India who has been eating here often because he loves the food. They have authentic and Americanized and American food options. There are MANY gluten-free options! In fact there are more Gluten-free options than most restaurants. We loved the mild and extra spicey options that we tried. The place was clean and nicely decorated. The staff was friendly. We really enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend and we will be back!“

“One of the most authentic and clean Indian food is served here. Love their indo Chinese which are not too much soy sauce. Great service too!“

“I have been living for the day there was an Indian restaurant with a lunch buffet near Zionsville. My prayers have been answered!

This restaurant isn’t fine dining in appearance, but it is new, very clean, tasteful, and comfortable. Both of the ladies working the front end were very nice. Reema was particularly attentive and explained the unfamiliar dishes I had tried.

For the buffet, they use a medium level of spice—which is a little warm for me, but perfect for my husband. I mostly ate tandoori chicken, the stew with Indian cheese chunks, and super long grain rice (longer than Basmati) that was a lovely counterpoint to the heat. Please, unlike another customer, don’t try to eat the whole cardamom or cloves in the rice! That’s seasoning only, folks! The fresh buttered naan was hot and quite delicious. If I had had room to eat more, I’d have tried the chicken biryani. It looked good! I finished with the gentle cooling of the traditional rice pudding. My mouth was back to normal, and I was full.

We will definitely go back. I’d also try the takeout and order it mildly spiced.

The lunch buffet is offered M-F til 2:30. I’d recommend coming in no later than 1:30 so you can enjoy it, if the buffet is your goal.“

“This is the best food on this side of town. The place is immaculately clean and the help is pleasant. The decor is warm and pretty. It's not real loud, either. I will be back.“

“Good restaurant, but the owner of this restaurant has to change the menu because it's the third time I've gone in a month and I ordered lamb and the man who served me said they didn't have it, but I'm only coming back for the butter chicken and the birria tacos 🌮😌“

“I was so excited when I saw this place spring up a few months ago before they even opened. Finally got the chance to stop in today for dinner and had one of the best meals I've had in years. We ordered hungry and bought a ton of food because we were excited to try so many things. The panner pakora was make you dance in your seat good. And the Samosa dilli style was mouth watering. Samosas were still crispy even under all of that delicious sauce and veggies. Portions are generous and price is very fair. I spent about $40 and my husband and I Gorged our bellies and still brought home a feast. Sad we didn't save room for more deserts. We can't wait to come back and try more. This place is going to have such success and I'm glad I am here for it!“

“Love Tandoori Flame! Staff so friendly!! Food is fantastic!!!“

“Delicious food and lots of variety in buffet“

“We had the chicken tiki, goat and chicken curry. The food was pretty good and I am stuffed. I would eat this again and again. The staff was very courteous and friendly.“

“This kitchen has got not good cook for Biryani. Need to improve a lot for biryani. I don't know other cuisines of this restaurant.“

“Small place with big flavor. Shahi paneer and mixed kabab were excellent, and the salads with tzaziki and toum provided were fresh. Owner and staff were very kind and friendly and chatted with us as the day was coming to a close. Will come again.“

“My family visits this place on a weekly basis. The quality and taste gets better by the day. It is really awesome. I specially love their mirchi bajji and daal kachori. All of the chaats are really amazing. The portion sizes are huge. We typically end up sharing it among our family members as we cannot finish it all in one sitting. Value for money. I am very particular about ingredients being fresh and they have met my "quality check" criteria. Thank you for reading my review on Hari food :-)“

“The food is very good. My only constructive criticism is they use Windex to clean the glass table tops. Which is not a good idea because ammonia is a very potent chemical with a strong aroma.
It is a little hard to find as it is behind other businesses.
Again the food is really good. Had the lunch buffet. Loved every dish I tried.“

“The service was very welcoming and efficient. The staff were extremely courteous. They served us the best chicken tikka masala I’ve ever eaten. It had such a creamy, buttery flavor that I could eat every day. So glad we found such a nice place for dinner.“

“We had an early dinner here. First time at the Spicy Donor, and don’t have much experience with Indian food, but really enjoyed the chicken Marsala. The food was really good but a little pricey. However, we had lots of leftovers, so we’ll get more meals from it. We’ll be back and bring others!“

“First time here and we will be back! Tried the tandoori vegetable momos and a veggie wrap with some iced chai. It was so very delicious!!! The staff greeted us with smiles which made us feel comfortable since it was a totally new experience. Very glad to spend our money here.“

“Love it , very clean , nice employees!“

“Amber Indian Restaurant is a great spot here in indy. The service is great, Ricky took great care of us, we thought he was the owner. The food was very delicious, even the buffet, and the variety was great. Will definitely be coming back here :)“

“First time here and we will be back! Tried the tandoori vegetable momos and a veggie wrap with some iced chai. It was so very delicious!!! The staff greeted us with smiles which made us feel comfortable since it was a totally new experience. Very glad to spend our money here.“

“Excellent Indian food! Low prices and large portions. Carryout only. Also a convenience store with liquor. Nice, friendly people. Truckers it is very hard to back in here and there is nowhere to turn around anymore since the Pilot across the street closed.“

“This is the best Indian restaurant I've ever dined in, I don't believe I'll be going anywhere else for Indian food. Chef Gurman Sing makes the best lamb dishes period. Lamb dishes are my favorite, and I tried hundreds of those at many different middle eastern and Indian restaurants in over 30 states and 3 countries, yet nothing came even close. Ali was such a pleasant and inviting host, very friendly and polite. You should totally try it at least once!“

“If you're looking for whole, hearty food - good for your gut and soul, come here! All diets welcome! They even go the extra step and decipher what meals are Dairy Free, Gluten Free, contain nuts, and have a section of Vegan/Vegetarian options! A must go, and a great portion and price!!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of great vegan options too!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, Dairy Free, nut free, vegan, vegetarian

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly atmosphere

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible“

“Stopped at Chapati on our roadtrip and it was totally worth it. Amazing, delicious food!“