26 Best Indian Restaurants in Columbus

“Literally….one of the best, and I’ve gone to many across a lot of states. Reminds me of what we ate in the early 90s in Boston. WILL be coming back when we visit next.“

“The food was absolutely amazing! my 1st time having India food and it did not disappoint! Service was great!“

“Truly the best Indian food I have ever had. The chai alone is incredible and well worth the trip. Naan is fresh and well made. Huge variety of food and the staff is very friendly. Will be back many times!“

“We visited several times Very friendly staff Best food in the Columbus Love it 🥰“

“My friends and I (party of five) dined last night as a part of Restaurant Week. None of us had ever visited before. The decor was nice and the atmosphere was comforting. I could smell the food as soon as we were seated. Our wait person was very nice and attentive. We all liked Indian food and I was very pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, and plentiful. I bought home leftovers, enough for another entire meal. Will return to try the lunch Buffett. 10 out of 10, highly recommend.“

“There is a lot of average Indian food out there but Rooh is on another level. It is one that we have only experience at restaurants like Deshoom in London. The hostess was so wonderful her personality is the best way to walk into a restaurant. The wait staff was perfection and unlike so many restaurants nowadays the pacing of the 3 course meal for restaurant week was perfection. Each course more tasty and beautifully prepared than the next. We don’t come to Columbus often but I would consider coming back just to eat here, and we will for sure be back next time we are in town. I just wish we would have Indian food this good anywhere near where we live. This place is a gem.“

“Came to this little gem for the weekend buffet on a whim, as its’s right by the movie theater that we had an early afternoon matinee showing. The food was very fresh and flavorful! A good variety of dishes and large selection of desserts that were also very tasty! All at a great price! Highly recommend!“

“Found this place approx 1 month ago and I’ve been back several times! Everything I’ve gotten so far tasted absolutely amazing and I love that they can adjust the heat level. Amazing staff super friendly! Definitely worth the 40 min drive!“

“First time trying New Taj Mahal for lunch and I was quite impressed. From the various choices of dishes and flavors it definitely hit the spot. I would certainly be coming back!“

“A mesmerizing dinner with bold flavors at Agni made an evening in Columbus. OH as memorable as can be. From the dimly lit tribal rustic space, the dining space matches well with the colorful spices used in their dishes. Agni does not shy away from their use of strong piercing curry flavors in their international features, representing Thailand, China, Vietnam, Turkey and Mexico. My favorite items off their tasting menu were their caesar chaat-froid salad and creme brulee. I would easily eat the salad every day! The pistachios flavored creme brulee filled with pistachios, cardamon and kataifi as homage to the taste of Turkiye. Bravo for a brilliant team in Columbus. My only suggestion is the flavors can be too bold and salty, that an extra dinner roll or side of rice would be wonderful to help accompany the curries and sauces. that Can't wait to try what they'd come up with all the buzz behind their kitchen doors.“

“Very friendly customer service, and very good food 😋 ! There is a daily lunch buffet from 11am - 2pm . This gives the opportunity to become familiar with , and taste different foods...that you may not be familiar with , and widen your taste .“

“Excellent Lunch buffet, and food quality on menu also excellent“

“Fresh and good South Indian food with friendly staff.“

“Traveling through to DC, and we were craving Indian food. This spot is close to the highway, and some of the best Indian food I've had. Small family restaurant. The garlic naan is amazing. Excellent beef kabobs and rice. Spicy! Check out this place out!“

“For some reason people don't seem to know about this place. They have an excellent lunch buffet. It always has a great selection - saag paneer, chicken tika masala, tandoori chicken, and many vegetarian options too. You get fresh made naan, and they have some I'd the best raita that I've had.“

“Very creative chef offering unique options. Excellent quality of food Great digit and very mild spice. A definite gem In Indian cuisine“

“I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at Cinnamon Indian Grill, and their biryani truly impressed me. From the first bite, it was clear that this was something special. The rice was aromatic and fluffy, the spices were perfectly blended, and the meat was tender and cooked to perfection.

The biryani had that authentic, home-style flavor that’s hard to find, and it wasn’t overly greasy or heavy. The portion was generous, and the accompanying raita added a refreshing balance to the dish.

The restaurant itself had a warm and welcoming vibe, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. You can tell they put care into both the food and the service.

If you’re craving real, flavorful biryani in a relaxed setting, Cinnamon Indian Grill is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be returning!“

“A lot of places don't pay attention to special requests, but this one does. I got the Saffron Special Pack with goat tikka masala and vegetable samosas, it also came with naan, basmati rice, and a drink--amazing value and a lot of food for the price $. I asked for extra spicy and they made sure it was extra spicy! Delicious wholesome food with plenty of meat, whole spices and fresh vegetables. When you pick up, you need to ring BOTH doorbells: the small one that says Saffron, and the big one that allows them to see who's at the door. This was new to me but they called me and explained over the phone and he was very nice about it. Impressive quality and prices, I will be back here again!“

“I ordered Goat Biryani. It’s very flavorful. Great taste but Mutton pieces has to be cooked well. Most Indian restaurants don’t usually get the taste of yogurt (raita) and mirchi ka salan right—it’s often disappointing. But here, it’s surprisingly delicious! 😋“

“it is a very clean restaurant and the staff are educated on veganism“

“Hands down my new favorite! Service was great, fast and friendly! Food was fast and, OMG was it authentic and delicious! Tried the Chicken Masala and Biryani, and mango Lassi. Was surprised to have had an impromptu stop looking for good Indian cuisine and I found the best I've had to date. Will definitely make the 40 minute drive to have again!“

“It’s all about excellent and tasty food ever“

“Amazing Food and Amazing owners. I ordered Nihari and Seekh Kabab and was 45 mins late but the owner kept the shop running and understood that it was out of my control. He was really nice about it too. The food was fresh and extremely tasty. I Dont live in Columbus but will definitely find reasons to go back because I wanna order more things and try them out as well!“

“They are willing to accommodate the spice level of the dish if you want it spicier and experience more flavors. Most Asian restaurants I been to serve “American spicy” level dishes which in term for me taste as bland as mash potatoes and black pepper gravy. If yall want to expand your tastebuds take my advice.“

“Excellent as always. Food was delicious especially the tikka masala. Will definitely be back“