27 Best Indian Restaurants near Gahanna

“This is a nice spot with generous food portions and authentic flavors.
One tip — Order your spice level one notch below what you think you can handle. If you consider yourself a serious spice lover (like I did), go with Mild instead of Hot.“

“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!“

“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.“

“spinach paneer mango chutney watermelon feta cheese salad and naan is so delicious I can't wait to try other things I will be back thank you so much highly recommend them“

“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!“

“Was looking for quick, local indian cuisine and this place did not disappoint. Delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning. If you're looking for some great local indian food, this is certainly a place to visit!“

“We went to take my mom out for her birthday and the food was amazing, staff was so nice and accommodating, we brought a cake and they brought it out for us at the end and just overall such a great atmosphere. It was all of our first time but def coming back 🍽️🍽️“

“10/05/2025 Sunday 2:12pm
(Carry out)

Amazing service

Order was ready to pick up by 2:32pm itself - it was also very nice to wait in the Bubbly common area though

Below was the order
Item - Spice level
Veg Samosa - Regular
- One of the best
Samosa Chaat - Medium
- Best in Columbus area
Chole Batura - Medium
- Best in Columbus area
- Batura was soft, apt oil level, right stretch level
- Chole was delicious
- Wish fresh onions and Indian pickle was added too
Chicken Chili - Medium
- Kids enjoyed it
Veg Biryani - Hot
- Great Aroma and the spice level was apt for the Hot level
- Next time will try medium or level 4 spice
Chicken Tikka Masala - Medium
- it was good
- Needs a bit more complexity though
Naan Basket- Medium
- Butter Naan and Garlic Naan were the best
- Very soft and cooked to perfection on both sides

Also had Mango Lassi which was delicious as well

07/22/2025 - Tuesday evening 6:30pm
We had
Aloo Tikki Chat - Medium spicy
Chole Bhature - Medium spicy

Though it took time to serve, the food was delicious. The spice level and taste was spot on. It felt like having homemade food- the level of oil in the food was just right

Will be back for more“

“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!“

“The food was delicious. I had chicken masala, and the sauce was a treat, I chose the 3 star heat, and it was just right. My ol lady had the veg momo, and she loved it. Staff was very friendly.“

“I love this restaurant! I ordered takeout tonight and it was my first time trying Nepalese food. The food was phenomenal. It was packed full of flavor and cooked to perfection. I tried the pani puri, vegetable momo, and malai kofta. I live an hour away and the food was still hot by the time I got it home. The service was wonderful and the location is beautiful. I will absolutely be a returning customer and plan on getting dinner here weekly! Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.“

“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!“

“We're first-time diners at Jjapali and we were very impressed with the restaurant. The quality of the food is great and the selection is quite extensive. Our server was very helpful as we looked through the many choices of food and drink. We plan to tell our friends about this place and we'll definitely be return diners.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“We tried it here for the first time. Good service, great atmosphere and good live music. The sweet lassi was excellent and my wife’s mai tai was festive! The food was cooked fresh, great tasting and well presented. Very good good and service!!“

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

“Great service. Diwash is a very attentive server, always checking in with us to see if we needed anything. The food is really good, and it gets out to you in pretty good time“

“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! 😋“

“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.“

“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!“

“Very authentic Indian food. They never fail to satisfy your taste buds 😋“

“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!“

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

“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.“