50 Best Indian Restaurants in Brooklyn

“The food was so delicious (that salad and fish in lettuce wraps were my favorite) and also beautiful. Loved the ambiance and the cocktails too! Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu.“

“The gentleman that waited on our table was excellent! The food was flavorful and delicious!!“

“I had such a wonderful dining experience here recently. Everything we ordered arrived fresh and full of flavor. The steam rising off the hot skillet was a perfect welcome to the meal, and the lemon slice on top was a nice touch.

The rice and naan were both excellent accompaniments to the main dishes. I especially enjoyed the vibrant green peas in the curry and the beautiful texture of the topped appetizers. It is a fantastic spot to grab a great meal on Grand Street.“

“When I walked in the restaurant the delicious aromas let me know I made a good choice. The food was absolutely amazing with vegan/vegetarian options and even a complimentary gluten free appetizer. The staff was welcoming and the service great. The prices were reasonable, but the best part was the delicious food!!“

“We’ve been a few times, Masalawala and Sons is a really good Indian restaurant. They have a lot of great dishes executed well, the butter chicken, saag paneer, and chennar dalna were all very tasty. Their bread selection is outstanding. Also, they do really nice cocktails. Everything we ate from the menu was great. My problems with Masalawala are two things. It suffers from this restaurant groups approach to customer service. We ordered, the food started coming out well before our drinks, just after we finally received our drinks, everything we ordered was on the within minutes. Then the waiter disappears. No offer of a cocktail or beer refill until we’re nearly done eating. This is not a place to enjoy a long meal or relaxed conversation. It felt like we were in a timer and they wanted us out as quickly as possible. And the restaurant is smallish with close set tables, and does a lot of delivery. If you are sitting up front, you’re likely to spend most of your meal with a delivery person standing right over your table, they are in and out constantly and makes the space feel hectic and a little stressful. Overall, I think Masalawala and Sons is a place we might order delivery since the food is quite good. But we might head elsewhere for a more relaxed, customer focused dining experience.“

“This is an incredible restaurant with amazing food, great service and welcoming ambiance. I had heard about it from my son and niece who live in NYC but I made it a point to go there while visiting from Chicago. I was so impressed during my first visit (by myself) that I went back within a month with my son and niece! Almost everything I had were incredible. The SPDP, wada pav, rava fry were to die for and same with the Ghaati (or gavraan?) chicken was very tasty as well. The two minor things to note are - the Paav (bread) I ordered the first time was okay (too dry or stale) but second time I had chapati and it was great. Secondly the Ghati chicken has some pieces that not everyone will enjoy or like the consistency of - it’s either the liver or the brain and my son wasn’t fond of it. Lastly it’s a cosy restaurant so you also get to strike up a conversation with Soham (chef) or his wife Aarti - especially around closing time. Can’t wait to go there again! Keep up the great work.“

“Naan was lightly buttered and crispy, perfect for accompanying the flavorful curry, highly recommended“

“I order from here regularly. Their biryani is probably one of the best in Brooklyn arguably.“

“What an incredible experience! We ordered the Ka-chori, chicken korma, and chicken Bhuna. 10/10 ! The flavors are rich and comforting. Our server was so sweet! I really loved the little onions they served with the Ka-chori and he was kind enough to bring me more for the entreee. Will definitely return when I’m back in the area!“

“Had dinner here with a friend and really enjoyed the meal. Saag Panner and chicken Korma were especially terrific. We ordered on appetizer that wasn’t what we expected and the owner and the chef came over and explained the dish and suggested an alternative which they gladly swapped out. Service was terrific. Personal and attentive. Definitely recommended.“

“From Texas With LOVE for DHANIA! I am from TX where South Asian food is in competition to be better. 6 ****** Rating, Why? I am an Expert of Bengali/Indian/Pakistani food due to my involvement to provide bi-weekly food to our congregations of up to 500 members. Our food is mainly Bengali/Indian/Pakistani dishes and some outside items like salads/sweets etc. I mostly cook the main dishes MYSELF. During my visit to NY I dined in few restaurants. I never ate in any NY restaurants before. Dera rest: C+; 3 star Lahore rest: B-; 3.5 star Kababish: C-; 2 star Alibaba Kabab near Bufalo: B+; 4 star Few fast-food restaurants. Now the Main subject DHANIA restaurant, A++; 6 Star Restaurant is Very Clean, Nice atmosphere. Food came in reasonable time. If food comes quickly then thats not good for S. Asian food. Cauliflower was fantastic! Samosas were very good! Chatney awesome. Chicken Tikka was great! Biriyani & butter chicken was Excellent! Naan was fine & soft! Not hard or burned as some other places. Since I ordered catering for my congregation from many restaurants in Houston, I became an expert in S. Asian food. Dhania really surpassed my expectations and surprised me in NY. Wish them the best. Keep serving the best food!“

“This is my favorite Indian Restaurant in all of NYC. It happens to be in my neighborhood but even if it was far away, I would go often. My family is Indian/Pakistani and made of incredible chef-level cooks so it’s hard to eat Indian out and usually disappointing. Not here! Incredible flavors, not overly sweet curries and amazing deals. I get the lunch special/thali weekdays. It’s so much food you can take half home. I get the salmon curry, daal, Palaak paneer or tandoori. Always perfection.“

“Very good food & friendly staff. Will definitely go back Wish they had a liquor license 🤗✌🏽“

“This was full stop the kindest service and best spicy butter chicken I've ever had. They also gave us this sauce flight and crispy cracker situation before the meal that was so increadible (not pictured, we devoured, phone could not eat first. Oops). I will dream of this food and it will haunt me until I can return. Super fast service (food in under 15 min) and a clean restroom. Period.“

“Ordered via Grubhub, had technical difficulties, was delivered late. BUT, restaurant was nice, doing their best, sent it anyway and the delivery person was kind. We have days like these but their lunch specials are perfect. Will see about tomorrow.“

“Good food and excellent service!“

“I had such a wonderful afternoon grabbing a bite at this spot on Vanderbilt Ave. There is something so relaxing about sitting outside and watching the neighborhood go by.

The pizza was absolutely delicious and hit the spot perfectly. I especially loved that they served water in a glass swing-top bottle, which felt like such a nice, thoughtful touch. I will definitely be back again soon.“

“Can't complain about getting unlimited rice to accompany entrees! I had the tofu jalfrezi here with spinach paratha and it did not disappoint. It's a small operation so service is a bit on the slow side, but the food more than makes up for that. The gentleman serving customers was also kind and professional. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“TL;DR: Food good. Service good. Portion to price ratio not that good. Get the biryani!
The food was well spiced. Portions were not really shareable. The chicken dishes were especially small amounts. The chicken 65($12)and chicken tikka($18) came with 4 small pieces and 5 small pieces respectively. The laccha paratha was also not even actual laccha paratha. With the bad out the way, let’s hear the good.
The service was very good, they take care of you and your needs. The biryani was tasty and the vindaloo had some nice heat to it. All the food was tasty, I didn’t have a bad dish. I would come here again.“

“The best authentic Indian food in Brooklyn! Definitely try the butter chicken and lamb shank, you won’t be disappointed. Great service! Thank you Mohammed 👍🏼“

“Food was delicious, one of the best authentic Indian restaurants in Brooklyn. Me and my friend were bored of the typical dinner spots and wanted to give Mumbai Palace a shot, as it’s been on our bucket list for awhile. 10/10 recommended!

Mahi our server was super kind and patient with us, and the ambience was great for a quiet night away from the bustle of most BK foodie spots. Will be back soon!“

“Really great experience here. I ordered the chicken korma with roti and both were spot on. The korma was creamy and flavorful without being too sweet, and the spice level was just right.

The roti came out fresh and warm, soft with a slight crisp to it, perfect for scooping up the sauce. Everything tasted fresh and well made.

Service was friendly and the vibe was relaxed and comfortable. Definitely a place I’d come back to.“

“Family environment. delicious food and better service. I prefer to order my food in Spice and Grill“

“Stumbled on this place when I was looking for something new to try. The food is incredible and the menu is pretty large - it almost feels impossible to choose what you want without at least a little bit of FOMO. The staff is also so sweet, warm, and generous. 10/10.

Update: came here two days in a row and will probably be back for a third. I ordered the Chili Chicken, Tandoori Lamb, and the Cauliflower. All absolutely amazing, no notes!“

“I love the food en general“

“Delicious dosas - hands down my favorite place to get a thatte idli and masala dosa in New York. Food is flavorful and tastes homemade. The filter kaapi is strong and delicious. Above all, the owners are incredibly kind and warm and make you feel at home! This has become a regular spot for me :)“

“Amazingly good food. A friend and I found ourselves there unexpectedly, and to be honest, I was a bit skeptical of the reviews. It's a tiny place, and does a lot of take-out. But the service was excellent and the food was truly spectacular. I had the kadai lamb - falling-apart tender lamb in a wonderfully flavorful medium-spicy sauce. My friend really enjoyed her butter chicken too.“

“this place is the hidden gem of williamsburg. I discovered it a few weeks ago on grubhub and have ordered it multiple times a week ever since. why am I not sick of it? I crave it constantly. the momos are to die for. how do they get the chicken korma so juicy??? I want 100 beef paratha always. thank you for existing.“

“Solo guy who is very nice handling the hole in the wall Indian restaurant here. Authentic Bangladesh Indian flavors by the chef here, flavorful goat and lamb curry. Restaurant has very limited seating so recommend it's better to call in the order and pick up or have it delivered.“

“Visited with a group of 8 and overall had a great experience. The food was excellent, and our waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, and took the time to explain the menu and answer our questions, which we really appreciated.

The only downside was the drinks. We understand that larger groups can take more time, so we were patient. However, we eventually overheard the person preparing the drinks loudly complaining that he hated making our order because it was “too hard.” Since we speak the same language, we understood everything being said, which was disappointing to hear as customers. Unfortunately, when the drinks finally arrived, they were not very good either.

I would absolutely come back for the food and the wonderful service from our waitress, but if you’re visiting with a larger group, I’d recommend keeping expectations modest when ordering specialty drinks. Hopefully this is something management can address, because the food itself deserves the praise.“

“This place is really good!

I had a chicken curry that had just the right amount of spicy and it was so flavorful. Als had some vegetarian curries that were so creamy and tasty.

Service is great, and the whole ambient of the place is chill and relaxed“

“Very good food. Creative and interesting dishes. The environment is also nice and calm.“

“LOVE this place, the atmosphere is so warm and inviting, nothing flashy, instead there's wood everywhere, American antiques and Indian chachkas on the walls, kinda fun IMHO. The food is among the best Indian I've had. I've tried the lamb korma, with its thick, sweet n savory cashew nut gravy and fork-tender chunks of lamb. The tandoori salmon sizzling platter with spinach is out of this world. Tender juicy salmon kebabs, marinated and cooked on skewers, served over onions on a hot cast iron platter (the onions are still being seared when the platter arrives), with a generous side of spinach. I tasted the chicken chettinad that a friend ordered. He loved it. I found the sauce to be similar to korma but without the sweetness from the chopped fruit that's usually in korma. The tamarind flavor was noticeable. The veggie samosas were very very good, nice lightly crispy crust, nicely spiced. They'll start you off with a complimentary papadam while you make your choices. Prices are very reasonable, and from 12-4 they offer 25% off their reg prices as their lunch special.“

“great atmosphere great food“

“Stopped by on a Sunday around 7pm and had a great meal. The restaurant had a warm, cozy atmosphere with nice lighting, perfect for a relaxed dinner, with music. Good for couples and small groups to dine in!

I ordered the Daal Makhni with basmati rice and butter naan. The dal was rich, creamy, and flavorful, exactly what I was craving. The butter naan was fresh and fluffy, ideal for scooping up the sauce, and the rice was light and fragrant.
Portions were generous, service was friendly, and everything tasted fresh. A solid spot for authentic Indian food in Williamsburg. I’ll be back soon!
Highly recommended!!“

“Good food 🥘 Great environment“

“If I lived in the neighborhood, I would eat in or get takeout from here at least once a week. Chana Saag and Shrimp Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan were next level, especially for the price. Even the rice on its own was delicious. The staff is always very warm and welcoming as well.“

“Ordered pickup to go. Staff was nice. 10/10. Food was piping hot by the time I got home 20ish minutes later. Portion size is good for the price. I wasn’t super familiar with Indian food before I ordered & wanted to try a bunch. I got the chicken tikka masala, lamb handi, veg biryanis, garlic and cheese naan, & paratha plain. Very flavorful. I will order again.

Vegetarian options: Most dishes have veggie option“

“The Uber Eats delivery guy didn't bother checking the name on the food he brought me, so he gave me the wrong person's meal, not even from the same restaurant. I called Elysian and happened to get the owner, who despite no fault of the restaurant, made the meal again and *personally* delivered it to Queens, all free of charge. As a business owner myself I know how helpless it feels when your staff screw up (or when things outside your control go wrong). This one really went above and beyond for a mistake that wasn't even his restaurant's fault. Kudos to him. My friends live nearby and we will go together here soon.“

“One of the cleanest Indian kitchen/restaurant definitely must dine in to experience the food ps the dhal, garlic naan, rack of lamb is a must try“

“This place is the best. Delicious food, incredibly kind and accommodating staff. I really can’t express just how good the food was. This spot is also right around the corner from The Bell House and open until 10:30. Highly recommend getting yourself some late ish night food here before hitting the F or G train. Seriously so good, thank you for an excellent dining experience!“

“Excellent food! Awesome staff! Go there 1x week!! Highly recommend this restaurant! Tandoori chicken and lamb kashmiri are two of my all time favorite dishes. The samosas make for excellent appetizers. The three sauces tickle the taste buds. Quiet and cozy for single dining, couple or group.“

“FANTASTIC! Excellent food! Made my first order via delivery and WOW!!!! No disappointments. King of Tandoor has great food, good prices and a great selection of dishes. I ordered the Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Makhani with Basmati Rice, Chana Aloo and the Vegetable Samosas. Everything was impeccable. Very flavorful and delicious. Enjoyed every bite. Packaged with care for delivery. Just wonderful food. Definitely will order again. Thanks so much, King of Tandoor.“

“My first time at Wonder was exceptional. Was recommended it by a friend has no idea what I was walking into. Food was exceptional - I got the Tejas Barbecue brisket meal. The place was clean, people were kind. First time here and I’ll definitely bb back.“

“First time I ever ate anywhere completely alone but the staff welcomed me and the food was amazing and authentic! Just like India!“

“My friends and I came here for dinner tonight and got the dinner specials. Everything was delicious and the food portions were excellent. We highly recommend this establishment for a nice lowkey dinner and we would come here again. Dine-in service was excellent too. Great reasonable pricing. We spent around $25/person with tip. In this economy that’s a steal for appetizers, rice, naan, and a bunch of entrees.“

“Best for Indian & Nepali cuisine in town.“