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.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“An absolute must-visit for anyone craving authentic Maharashtrian flavors! My best friends and I recently dined here, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish.

The standout star of the meal was undoubtedly the **Ghati chicken**—it was packed with rich, bold, fiery spices that delivered an unforgettable kick. The **chicken chili** was equally delicious, offering a savory, well-balanced flavor that complemented the spread perfectly.

If you are visiting, especially for anyone looking for true local Maharashtrian cuisine, you simply have to try their **vadapav** and **misal**. The authenticity in every dish shines through. Highly recommended for food lovers looking for a genuine culinary treat with friends!“

“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.“

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

“Recently moved to the restaurant and this was our first Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Tried the ka-chori since we were curious. Hard to describe what it is, but we really enjoyed it. Chicken tikka masala was very tasty. Lamb biryani was excellent. Highly recommend!“

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

“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.“

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

“We ordered the meat samosas and lamb rogan josh. The combination of the mint and chutney sauces with the samosas was so good, but the rogan josh was the highlight. So flavorful and lamb was tender. The server was very kind and gave us recommendations. Would come back again!“

“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.“

“This place is just the absolute best. The food is GREAT, the service is warm and friendly and the price is right. The atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired but is also another reason why I love it. The food and service is so good that it doesn't matter. Plus, love watching the Bollywood videos they always have on.“

“I really liked this biryani, very different from what I’ve had before. Chicken was fresh and flavorful but I didn’t like how many peas were in it, besides that, great biryani. I really liked the sauces they sent. All of them had layered flavors, the tamarind sauce was my favorite. I like when restaurants take effort to give you a good meal. The samosas were so good, not oily, flaky and filled to the brim! The potatoes were perfectly cooked as well.“

“Good food and excellent service!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 👍🏼“

“The vibes were IMMACULATE here. The decor, the colors, the outdoors. We spent a ton of time just enjoying ourselves. For fold itself, the dahi puri is okay, it lacked the tanginess and had less dahi than we would’ve liked. The paneer sandwiches were really good though.

Drinks are unique! They’re not sweet.“

“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“

“The samosas were huge with a delicious filling and crispy exterior. The green sauce had a nice mellow spice and the tamarind sauce had the right touch of sweetness. The palak paneer tasted rich and almost buttery. I ordered take out about 10 mins away from the restaurant and it was ready for me. Great service, and delicious food, this might be my go to spot.“

“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.“

“Fantastic menu which has some ultra popular Bombay seafood dishes. While the menu has Bombil, they didn't have any during our visit. We confirmed that they source the fish from Bombay of course, so it'll always be frozen and nowhere close to the OG taste!

Kolambiche Dangar ($15), Jhanjhanit Zinghe ($35), Surmai Masala Fry ($35), Mumbai Butter Chicken ($32), Saoji Mutton Masala Chops ($45), Tambda Rassa ($35), Kombdi Vade ($32) with Jowar Bakri, Paratha, and Tandalachi Roti is what we ordered.

Sticking to traditional Marathi names was a refreshing change, and it did not come as a surprise to us when we figured that most of their staff is from Bombay, including our friendly host - Hemant!

Cocktails were mixed to perfection, and their 650 ml beers are actually imported from Bombay.

Menu felt well priced, and our favorite dish on the table was the Tambda Rassa. Food could have been a little spicy, especially the Surmai Masal Fry where we had high expectation. Really well cooked, but the batter lacked spice.

Noise levels on the lower end, excellent service, and food arrived within 20 mins of placing the order.

Will definitely return to try their brunch menu, where they serve the Thali!“

“10/10 experience! We went to Curry in Handi for my mom’s birthday and had an amazing time. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, gave us great recommendations, and brought out a complimentary dish for us to try.

What really made the night special was that, without us even asking, they surprised my mom with a birthday cake and played a birthday song over the speakers. Such a thoughtful gesture and completely unexpected!

The food tasted amazing, and the service went above and beyond. Great food, great people, and an overall wonderful experience. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I love the food en general“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“We ordered saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious, particularly the lamb korma, which was fantastic. All of the meat was cooked perfectly, and I had never had paneer be toasted before, which was nice. Also, I ordered togo in-person, and they invited us to sit at a dining table while we waited - very kind. Will definitely return.“

“Really enjoyed my meal from this restaurant. I had chicken tikka masala and garlic naan and they were both really delicious, the chicken was well cooked and the sauce was flavorful and clung to the chicken and rice and naan. Delicious food. I had ordered online while walking towards the restaurant from about 10 minutes away and they had it ready before the estimated time online which I was thankful for. I wouldve waited outside for a hot sec but I got there and went in and asked if my order was ready and it was only just a minute after that. I would go back and eat there too they have a byob policy which could be a fun vibe with friends.“

“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!!“

“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“

“Good food 🥘 Great environment“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“i would say this is okay indian food. ordered chicken tikka, saag paneer, and lamb korma and a few naans. the curries were good but the naan was pretty stale and dry and also $6 a piece

customer service was really great and the guy was working alone at 10pm“

“Awsome atmosphere with awsome food. One of the best indian food I have tried. Appetizer gobi manchurian and samusa is my favorite. Main dish butter chicken with garlic naan is so good. And the mango lassi is the top on my list, perfect combination of yogurt, mango pureé and sugar. Service and staffs were amazing.“

“He’s the king for a reason! Got takeout, everything was piping hot and packaged perfectly. Chicken madras was absolutely divine and perfectly spicy — it had real chunks of tamarind in it so you know it wasn’t just made from curry powder. Chicken tikka masala was delicious! Prices are pretty good, plus we had lots of leftovers so it’s even more worth it. This will definitely become a regular spot for us.“