39 Best Indian Restaurants in Indianapolis

“This place was absolutely amazing, the design and comfort of the place really brings out the best in people—the food was on a whole different level. It had everyone at the table craving more and more! The butter chicken and naan was incredible—the naan was so soft and so fresh—the butter chicken was so flavorful and really tasty. The atmosphere was absolutely superb! The chicken tandoori and the lamb ( bhuna was our choice), was out of this world. This place is absolutely amazing, i recommend visiting this place when you’re in need for a flavorful night.“

“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.“

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

“Amazing food I try today first time palak panner, aloo gajar sabji both amazing just one thing I didn’t like a cup of tea ☕️ it’s my favorite thing but I try tea that’s not good it look like it’s 2 or 3 hour old they make and keep on hot tharmos rest of food was amazing“

“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!“

“Delicious Gyro and nice folks. Lots of meat on Gyro. Everything on the menu looks delicious. I'll be back!“

“5/5 stars. No notes.

But in all seriousness, there is some really wonderful Indian food here that has helped through several days where I was too weary to do anything except focus on my studies. I’ve only ordered through Uber, so I’ve never been inside the restaurant, but everything I’ve ordered has been delicious. My personal favorite thing is to order their dal makhani (a black lentil and red kidney dish with earthy spices and a creamy sauce), their naan, and a lassi, either the sweet one or the mango one. As a college student, I really appreciate their affordability and their large portions of food. I will say though, keep the spice level of a dish low at first. Their food can get very spicy very quickly. Anything above medium heat is too much for me, personally. But everyone has their own spice tolerances. I’d just recommend having a lassi or a yogurt sauce with your food to balance it out.“

“Some of the best Nepali food I’ve ever had. The pork Momo with the Achar is to die for. Love that you can get Panipuri, which is just so good. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Food was delicious and had great service“

“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!“

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

“I love this place! If I lived close id eat there every single day. The food was amazing. The service was quick. The employees were very kind.

I feel that the spot gets overlooked unfortunately. I hope everyone starts to really support them! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT“

“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.“

“If you could see the smiles on my wife and I faces when we heard Aroma was back open. This is hands down our favorite restaurant to frequent. I would’ve taken better photos but I started eating before I remembered to . That’s how good this place is !!“

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

“Had such a great Halwa Poori experience at Kolachi Grill Bella Vista. Used to travel 45 minutes to go to Pennant hills one, having another one so close to home is a blessing. The poori’s were so fresh, halwa was so yummy while Channa’s were extremely delicious. The staff was so cordial, even served free chips for the kids. Must recommendations who love eating desi food or Halwa Poori over the weekends.“

“Bahut vadhiya experience at Taj Tandoor! One thing I really liked was how the owner, Paul, came over personally to ask if everything was good and if we needed anything. Ajj kal eh cheez bahut ghatt dekhan nu mildi aa! Really. Authentic Desi food taste. Will be back soon“

“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.“

“Stopped by for dinner and the food was amazing. Had the Chicken kabobs on a bed of basmati rice topped with bell peppers and onions. The food was cooked fresh and of the highest quality ingredients. Would recommend this to anyone looking for something great. Best meal I've had at a restaurant in a very long time.“

“Tried the Kathiyawadi Thali at Honest Indianapolis and really enjoyed it. The food was very tasty, fresh, and flavorful. From my experience, the taste felt authentic and very close to traditional Kathiyawadi food.

Would definitely recommend and order it again! 😋“

“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.“

“Good food n Good quantity“

“Absolutely loved this place! I had the chole bhature and the chicken tacos, and both were so flavorful and delicious. The food was fresh, the portions were great, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I’d definitely choose this place over many others. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing!
Staff was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. I had a recommended dish and it was fantastic.
We have been to a lot of Indian restaurants and this was the absolute fastest we ha e ever gotten our food. We will Absolutely be coming back!!!“

“This place is awesome! They were so nice to me. I accidentally ordered without asking if what I was ordering has nuts until they brought me what I ordered (I should know better). And it ended up having nuts but they brought me something else with an appetizer and a desert and some naan. So so kind. Will definitely be back“

“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!“

“Food is so delicious and very authentic. Buffet is reasonably priced. Lunch Buffet Friday to Sunday, a very large selection of delicious food served with a choice of fresh bread, either plain or garlic. Sukhi, did a wonderful job keeping us filled up with bread and beverages. I have eaten there several times and the food is always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend that you try it out!“

“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.“

“10/10! The food was great, the service was warm and incredibly friendly, and the whole experience was fun. There's something entertaining and memorable about grabbing an a meal inside a gas station. It adds to the charm. Great food, great people, and a casual atmosphere that makes you want to come back. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food and lots of variety in buffet“

“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 :-)“

“Love it , very clean , nice employees!“

“Aaaaaamaxing Palek Paneer. You can taste the spice blend so well. Nann light and delicate crunch on teeth. Everyone shared because we wanted to show off our dishes!
YUM. Can’t wait to go back. Prices off the hook affordable. GO“

“Got the paneer tikka masala and it was delicious. Very rich and buttery flavor. Ordered it medium spicy. Could have used a bit more spice but still tasty. It came with rice and naan and was reasonably priced! Also ordered the mango lassi and Gulab jamun. Mango lassi was a too sugary and not as thick as I would like but overall, not bad. Will definitely be coming back for the masala and naan!“

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

“When I arrived, I wondered how the food would be. The place looked more like a truck stop than a restaurant. But after my first bite, I realized this was authentic Punjabi food.

Most Punjabi restaurants in the U.S. rely on pre-made or frozen gravies. This place was different—the food tasted fresh, homemade, and full of authentic flavors. If you’re looking for real Punjabi food rather than the usual frozen-gravy style, this place is definitely worth a visit.“

“I went with a hesitant mindset, but it turned out to be a really positive experience. The portions are really huge! The food is served fresh and hot! Food is tasty and would beat your expectations. Otherwise, the place is small and ambience could be improved a little.“