29 Best Indian Restaurants near Columbia Heights

“This place has the best vegetable samosas I've ever had! I can't get enough of it!!“

“The venue is a little too “homie” for my tastes, but the food was amazing!“

“Amazing food and amazing hospitality. Staff is really polite and sweet.“

“What a great place. Our waiter Ramesh walked us thru the menu pointing out his favorites and that you can order how spicy you want yours. My fav was the Chicken Tiki Masala! Be sure to order the Naan bread basket assortment. Fantastic food and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend this place.“

“I, quite literally, had the best meal of my life here! We shared the samosas, grilled scallops, grilled salmon, butter chicken, and a ginger chaitini. The flavor in these dishes was something I have never experienced at any other restaurant. They genuinely have a menu that caters to everyone’s likes and tastes. The service was wonderful and the owner was incredibly kind and eager to share his passion with us. I will 100000% be coming back and I highly recommend you go as well!“

“very fresh from decor to ingredients. large vegetarian menue and also almost any other style from Indian Masalas, Kormas, Curries, and BIRYANI rices all can be Fish,Shrimp,Chicken, beef and lamb. very very large menue options! 4 different kinds of nann and even deserts& Lassi"s“

“Good variety of dishes, options for special dietary needs. Atmosphere is pleasant and clean.“

“Great food, elegant atmosphere and good prices and service!“

“I love momo from MomoDosa (and Gorkha Palace). I can’t wait to give the Dosa a try! The sustainable plating is a huge plus (there is nothing like eating counter service off of a real plate) and enjoying it outside on the patio with a pour-your-own beer?! Amazing experience! I can’t wait to make this a monthly visit. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores. 🥰“

“Great food! Nice place. Go as often as we can.“

“Great atmosphere and great food. The wait staff are very kind and attentive, but more importantly the food they serve is delicious. The Chicken Tikka is delightful. They also have great Vindaloo which is complimented nicely by their Naan. I thought the Mango Lasi was quite good as well“

“This may be my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities. Gandhi Mahal Restaurant—also known for delivery as Curry in a Hurry—serves delicious, flavorful, authentic food that always leaves an impression. Staff are very friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming, energizing, and peaceful. As a Bangladeshi American, the food here is my comfort food, and they do it well. Each dish I’ve tried is exceptionally flavorful and filling. From the samosas in the appetizer assortment to the chicken korma—and especially the biriyani, it is clear they put a high degree of care into all they do. I highly recommend the motor paneer (pea and cheese curry) to add some sweet and savoriness to your meal. Items can be ordered a la carte, which I really appreciate and is very convenient if you want to take things home. Leftovers are even more flavorful the next day. To finish things off, I recommend the mango lassi, which is perfectly tangy and sweet (not too sweet) the way they make it here. Overall, Gandhi Mahal has us obsessed and coming back for many reasons: delicious food, comfortable ambience, and dedication to quality. They are an invaluable fixture of the community and I hope be keep visiting in the years to come.“

“The food was spectacular, fairly cheap, it came out quickly, and the service was no nonsense. Would definitely recommend!

Vegetarian options: Large well labeled vegan selection as well!

Dietary restrictions: Great vegan options that are well labeled“

“I love momo from MomoDosa (and Gorkha Palace). I can’t wait to give the Dosa a try! The sustainable plating is a huge plus (there is nothing like eating counter service off of a real plate) and enjoying it outside on the patio with a pour-your-own beer?! Amazing experience! I can’t wait to make this a monthly visit. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores. 🥰“

“I had to try this place. I had to call them to get into the building, which is for security purposes and doesn't detract from their business. I had the onion pakoda and chicken tikka masala. Both were top notch and may have been better than my favorite Indian restaurant back home. The lady at the front counter was helpful in getting my order placed when they were out of something I wanted. I was very satisfied with the options and I'll need to come back to visit another day for sure.“

“All the food is delicious. I recommend the Curry for sure.“

“I traveled 30 miles for a special Parotta feast and they didn't disappoint me and made me to feel it is a worth it. Authentic style Parotta and Salna and other dishes. I like the ambiance very much. I strongly recommend it. The price is very reasonable.“

“My friend and I visited this place as it has been one of his favorites to come eat.

It was my first time but I am so glad I got to enjoy this tasty food. I am not able to handle a lot of spice and they are able to accommodate your spice level on a scale of 1-5.

After looking over the menu, the dish Kashmiri really stood out to me. I loved the sweetness of the apples and raisins plus the Naan dipped in the curry...just splendid. The rice that is served with it, is a nice touch to tie all of the ingredients together. I did get the lamb and I would recommend that choice to anyone.

We also enjoy Gobi Manchurian as an appetizer. Unless you realize its cauliflower, your taste buds have no idea lol!

Thank you for making my first time eating Indian food a memorable experience 😊“

“Amazingly delicious food!“

“Simple: great food! Taste and texture..“

“My daughter and I just had the *most* delicious lunch here! Highly recommend and we will be back! (This time we had Bangalore style masala dosa, onion dosa with chutney’s and sambar & a wonderful palak paneer with cardamom infused rice) but there is so much great South Indian food on this menu that I look forward to revisiting!“

“We had such a wonderful experience here tonight and as always, the food is fantastic. Fast friendly service! We will be back!“

“Have always had great food and service here! Everyone should give them a try!“

“Rashmi and her team did a fabulous job of catering our wedding in May 2023 in Minneapolis, MN. We cannot say enough good things about Gorkha Palace! We were regular customers of Gorkha Palace even before we wanted to have them as our caterer for our wedding reception. Their prices may be a tiny bit higher, but it is worth it - all the ingredients they use are organic and local, which we appreciated. Rashmi, the co-owner, was very flexible in accommodating our many special requests, including guests’ dietary restrictions and our last-minute venue change. The catering team was punctual, had excellent communication, attended to our guests’ needs, and left the venue in a clean condition. For our wedding, we did a buffet-style meal consisting of 3 entrees, rice, and naan, plus mango lassis and samosas for cocktail hour. It was the first time for many of our guests trying Indian food, so we were a bit nervous, but those nerves were put to ease when we saw our guests go back for seconds (and thirds), and compliment the food to us all night long. The lamb vindaloo was a hit, and got wiped out in no time! Being of Indian descent, we can certifiably say this food was top-notch in its balance of spices! Indian food was a significant part of our Indian-American fusion wedding and we couldn’t have done it without Gorkha Palace! Overall we would highly recommend Gorkha Palace for their catering services, delicious food, and dine-in restaurant as well :)“

“Joy and I love eating here every time I’m in Minneapolis! The buffet never disappoints and the staff is so wonderful!“

“First visit today. Food was great and Ravi, our server was very friendly and helpful in explaining the dishes. We ordered way too much food! But we will enjoy the leftovers- and we will be back!“

“Best Nepali Food so far in states, Thupka,MOmo are fantastic“

“Food was good. The owner was very nice, and friendly service for kids. Had Dahi Puri after a long time.“

“Everest on Grand will always have a special place in my heart. 16 years ago, when I was in mild labor with our oldest son, my husband and I ordered food from this restaurant. Tomorrow Leo turns 16 years old. So on the eve of his birthday, out of nostalgia, we ordered the exact same dishes we ate before he was born. Chicken Curry (Kukhura-ko Maasu), Goat Curry (Khasiko Maasu), Tomato Achaar and Potato Achaar. It’s so lovely that this wonderful family-owned restaurant still exists, and we can share the exact same delicious dishes with Leo and his two other siblings.“