50 Best Indian Restaurants near Bala Cynwyd

“Great for the whole family! We've been regulars at Saffron Indian Kitchen for months now, and the monthly specials never fail to impress. This month, we loved the Tandoori Saloon Tikka perfectly spiced with a smoky flavor. We're so grateful.“

“We had booked Veda for our daughter's wedding welcome dinner on 5/3/24. The whole process from the time we contacted them till we had our function was smooth. They were very accommodating to our requirements and went beyond our expectations. If you are looking to have a large gathering I will definitely recommend doing a buyout. We decided on the menu and then we were guests at our own dinner. It is full service. The ambience was good and our guests enjoyed both the food and their awesome selection of cocktails. Gaurav Bhardwaj and Brazil provided excellent service. Did I mention Food? Very Good and Flavorful. We are from Delhi and big foodies, and I must tell you that they superseded our expectations. The décor is very pleasant and we didn't need to do anything additional They provided us two stations for our henna ladies. Our function was a big hit. Check them out for your next baby shower, engagement, birthday function!!!!!“

“Excellent food and service! Will definitely be back!“

“Restaurant Review: Hidden Gem in Philadelphia

We decided to try this restaurant in Philadelphia after seeing its great Google reviews, and it didn’t disappoint!

When we arrived, the restaurant was quiet, with just one other couple dining. The ambiance was simple, though the seating arrangement felt a bit tight, and the table was smaller than a standard four-person dining table. However, the experience more than made up for it.

Our waitress, Harwinder, a nursing student, greeted us with a warm smile and exceptional hospitality. She took the time to explain the menu and even served us complimentary onion bhajji, which was a delightful start to our meal.

I opted for the Lamb Karahi and Garlic Naan—my first time trying Lamb Karahi, and it was absolutely phenomenal! The spices were perfectly balanced, and the lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful. My son chose Paneer Makhani and Bullet Naan. While the Paneer Makhani wasn’t as creamy as we’re used to, it was still delicious. The Bullet Naan, however, turned out to be much spicier than expected—truly living up to its name! My son couldn’t handle the heat, so we switched dishes and ordered a Rosemary Naan to cool things down. The Rosemary Naan was a standout—fragrant and perfectly baked.

To finish, we treated ourselves to Malai Kulfi, which was the perfect sweet ending to an already amazing meal. We also appreciated how affordable everything was—the pricing felt very reasonable for the quality of food and service.

Overall, this place is a hidden gem with incredible food, excellent service, and great value. I highly recommend it and will definitely return!

Vegetarian options: Paneer Makhani only we tried.“

“Great service, food is very delicious.“

“A great new restaurant in Ambler. Great food and good service. We will return!“

“Fantastic food. Great spot. Would recommend to anyone.“

“Loved it here! A huge part of the good experience was the affordability, how quick the food came out, and the great appetizers. I absolutely loved the gobi manchurian and samosa chaat! Will absolutely be back & will make the drive from Philly.“

“Saffron offers excellent lunch menu deals. For $10-12, you get a lunch portion meal (Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Saag, etc.) with rice, salad, and a daily accompaniment. Chicken Tikka Masala was delicious, but a little sweet for me. The Lamb Saag was also a little fatty, but very flavorful. Granted this was a takeout order during COVID. We typically prefer dining in to review a restaurant.“

“Overall, a 10 out of 10 experience I come here with my family close to about every week. This place brings joy, fun and a little bit of culture I had into our family life. I love Indian food but I love the kind and caring atmosphere more. May Jesus bless you all 💕💐“

“excellent meal, fantastic service, and lovely atmosphere. really enjoyed the french lamb chops! they were out of this world. what a marinade they must use! Other favorites included the garlic cheese naan, the veggie samosas, and of course the butter chicken. It is rich, smooth, and delicious. and don’t forget a mango lassi!!!“

“Chicken tikka masala is 10/10“

“What fabulous and tasty food. We had not been here in quite some time and the food has improved significantly. The naan was the best I have ever had we ordered onion flavored. It was the perfect complement to my chicken tandoori. Service was prompt. Great, casual atmosphere and a lovely date night experience. You must try it.“

“Lamb Saag was delicious. Paratta bread was buttery and flaky. The coffee was good too!“

“We’ve been coming here for years. The menu has changed, but the quality has not! From chaat, to lassi, to their desserts… we recommend all of it. One of our favorite places, and we can use uBerEats now so it’s even more convenient!“

“So so so delicious. Wanted to try everything on the menu, will definitely recommend to everyone. One of my all time favorite Indian restaurants.“

“I never give reviews but I want to give Spicy Masala Kitchen a 5 star shout-out.
1. The food is great. I've been to dozens of Indian restaurants and this restaurant is very solid for the price point. Friends and I have had a bunch of their entrees, and they've all been good. (Also idk what's up with the few negative reviews. Its like a 16 dollars entree, what are you expecting, michelin star? If y'all can't taste this food you must have covid or something you weirdos)
2. I have severe food allergies and this restaurant has always taken them seriously. They confidently know what ingredients are in their food, and they are often able to omit ingredients if you ask. I really, really appreciate that. Thank you!!
3. They actually pay attention to spice levels. If you ask them spicy, they make it spicy, medium is actually medium, and mild is actually mild.
4. The dude who is always there answering the phone and at the front is always exceptionally friendly and I always have a good experience.“

“A gal pal suggested we try out the new restaurant. It was EXCELLENT. I had lamb saag. She had mango chicken? We tasted each other's food and just giggled. We had the smoothie and Indian Coke drink- both awesome. The dining room is TINY but the table settings are works of art- fancy napkin sculptures and elegant, playful silverware & dishes. The onion stuffed naan was exquisite. Our server was attentive, polite and answered our questions without hostility or offense. The spices are ON POINT. Their system of personally developing everyone's plate is outstanding. I discovered that I am a wimpy +2 while my friend is a +3. Trying both our food with the varying heat/spice ratios, I could enjoy and taste all the flavors without having my tongue burned off, lol. My ONLY complaint, which has kept me from trying them in the past, is that to order and pick-up take-out, you must use their back door which I find to be creepy and dangerous looking. So I guess I'll only go when I can eat in, using the front door, LOL. However, I was impressed when we asked for our leftovers to be packaged, our server gave each of us free complimentary fresh bismati rice to go along with our uneaten entrees. They give good portions! And the packaging is washable, reusable, recyclable plastic containers- not cheap carboard that soaks up sauces or scary unstable thin plastic that leaks or horrible styrofoam that should be outlawed. THIS RESTAURANT IS WONDERFUL!“

“We were in Upper Darby area and hungry, so I went for a quick grab and ordered chicken Samosas. Very crispy, delicious and full of filling! The size was good, too. We enjoyed it.
The spot is quite far from my place otherwise I would have been dropping in every once in a while.“

“Amazing food and amazing service at a very reasonable price would highly recommend and visit again“

“We've only gotten takeout (haven't dined in yet), but their food is fantastic, and it's always ready for pickup so quickly after we call our order in! Great portions, delicious flavors, so many vegetarian options - this is my favorite Indian restaurant by far. Highly recommend!“

“The food is out of this world flavorful! A must taste experience. We strolled in today after visiting a shop next door. Everything is clean and has a beautiful feel. The food from start to finish was delish. Sebastian was our server a d he was so helpful with suggestions when inquired about anything. The menus is clear and there is zero quests work. I highly recommend Lillys for a fulfilling meal. This was such a nice surprise!“

“Amazing little place right in the Heart of Ambler. I usually always get the chicken over rice but everything on the menu is delicious. The owner is super friendly and always looks out to make sure his customers have the best experience. Highly recommend!!“

“Tiffin has been our go-to for Indian delivery for years. They have good specials, the drivers are super, and they seem really to care to know how the food was. And the food is great -- Kerala Pepper is one of our faves, and their chana masala is better than everyone's.“

“Good food, very nice people, very comfortable. We will return.“

“We just met Juby and had the pleasure of trying his amazing food at his new Chestnut Hill location. What a fantastic addition to the Market at the Fareway! Everything was so good and we can’t wait to come back!“

“Today, July 4, was my first time dining in at Ekta. My older parents and I were looking for a place to eat (and having a tough time finding one!); finally we saw that Ekta was open, though we then discovered that it was due to close in 40 minutes. I am deeply grateful to our server, Owen, for never making us feel like we were inconveniencing the staff by arriving so close to closing, and for going out of his way to help my mom (who has limited mobility) to navigate the steps both when we arrived and when we left. He situated us at a table just next to the door, which was even more helpful. As for the food itself, my dad was delighted with his garlic kabob, and I really enjoyed the Chandrakala (first time I'd ever encountered these dried-fruit-and-coconut dumplings) and our bread selections (Lachha Paratha and Ekta Naan, the latter kind of an adaptation of the Peshawari Naan concept but with black sesame seeds included). My mom and I both guzzled our delicious lassis (mango and pomegranate). Though toned down at our request, the Alu Gobi was still a bit spicy for me, but tasty nonetheless.“

“If I could give this restaurant at 10 stars I would! The chicken tikka masala was DIVINE. The chicken was tender and juicy and it had the perfect spice level( I chose the medium) The garlic naan… CHEFS KISS. The whole meal was worth my while. Will definitely be getting again!“

“Lamb Saag was delicious. Paratta bread was buttery and flaky. The coffee was good too!“

“Best Halal food truck in the city! Even better than some restaurants. 10/10.“

“The chicken masala was very flavorful, with excellent spices that really stood out. The biryani was also delicious and well-prepared. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive, making the whole meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!“

“Kind and helpful staff. Food is quite good. I encourage you to try it. You will definitely like this establishment.“

“Was here today and the flavours were amazing and delectable. We had mango lassi, seekh kebab, butter naan and paneer makhani and everything was mind blowing. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area and you shall not be disappointed.“

“The food was good, excellent customer service. But the portion size was really small, I ordered butter chicken with rice ($17) and it came in these containers…. I was surprised. I think the portion is really small for the price, other than that it’s a great place.

Side note: I had eaten a potion of the butter chicken (both the rice and butter chicken was filled to the top)“

“Found this gem while visiting Philadelphia! It may sound cliche, but we knew we were in the right place when we walked in and there was a full table of people of Indian ethnicity. The food was delicious and authentic. Plus the portion sizes were huge. We will definitely visit here again!“

“Friendly, clean, and delicious. I’m not a picky person, so when I saw that they finally opened an Halal spot in Franklin Mills mall, I was hype. We went here before the movies and the girls were so attentive and nice. Highly recommended. Will come back and it’s my first time!“

“Beautiful! Excellent friendly service!“

“Amazing food and great service!! 😊“

“Stopped by after my son's college visit in Haverford and be wanted Indian food. Very good food! We did get some things to go and the regular naan was a bit hard, but either way, enjoyed it and will return when we are in that area again.“

“more than one instance i/we passed by indian sizzler in the morning and into the night to dine in or walk around the area 🪷

• chicken biryani 🍗 was good and saucy 🧈👌🏻
• goat achari 🐐 achari means pickled, so there’s a sourness to this. i’m not exactly fond of goat, but i do agree it's a bit full of bones 😂
• shrimp sagwala 🦐 spinach is the main ingredient here with coconut milk 🍃
• mango lassi 🥭 classic indian drink to try whenever we go indian“

“If you enjoy classic dishes from India & Nepal, or if you're a first timer to this culinary experience, make the Nirvana brand your paramount dining destination in the Philly region. Eat-in or take-out you won't be disappointed.“

“Delicious food!!! My favorite so far is the chicken soup, mouth watering authentic spices and herbs, it so delicious!!!“

“Love this restaurant! I was a fan when they were in Dallas, PA so I came to check out the Philly location! Food is awesome, service is great and the restaurant is beautiful. Highly recommend!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This place is a true taste of India in Philadelphia! Authentic flavors that instantly remind me of home, paired with excellent staff and spotless hygiene. Highly recommend for anyone craving genuine Indian cuisine!

Dietary restrictions: Healthy protein packed meal options Available as well“

“That tikka roll was mad good. I’m def comin’ back👍🏿“

“❤️❤️❤️ authentic indian taste they have outdoor seating and they deliver hot food … love it must try“

“Nice quaint place to eat in or take out. We had the place to ourselves at 5pm on a Tuesday but there was a steady flow of ppl picking up orders. Acknowledged immediately upon entering. Prices and serving portions were reasonable along with service and wait time. Had the butter chicken with classic naan. My friend frequents this location and others so opted for the chicken tikka masala with the garlic naan. No complaints with this being my first visit to this location.“

“It was amazing and nice food. The staff was very friendly and very good environment. Thanks jyoti“

“This place has THE BEST korma out of all the Indian restaurants I have tried. I have been to 5 others and the others are not even close to Ektas's taste. My favorite order is the chicken korma, laccha paratha and the malai seekh kabob... omg it's all so good. I want to try other dishes but I'm so hooked on this order. I have tried the samosa chat and it is good when it's not served cold. Oh I also tasted the onion bhaji that is delicious as well. I love this place. I just wish they add pani puri and dosa to the menu so that I can stop having to go to 2 different restaurants to get all of my favorite Indian foods.“

“Always enjoy the quick and accurate service from Ekta Bryn Mawr. Have also appreciated the host's recommendations on new dishes to try. Favorites include the Khali mirch fish and Dal makhani although we have enjoyed a wide variety of mains and appetizers. Routinely order for take out for the family and it hits right every time!“