1st Indian Kitchen

8917 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby
(610) 255-2113

Recent Reviews

Stacy Gavin

This is our favorite Indian restaurant by far. We order take out regularly. The portions are big, prices are good and the food is fantastic. We have many favorites (mine are malai kofta, samosas, and mango lassi). Good service too... If anything is wrong, they make it right. I only wish they offered reusable containers so we could return them instead of wasting them. I've made myself hungry so looks like I'll be ordering again soon!Vegetarian options: Almost anything can be made with paneer instead of meat. Lots of veggie options. Fewer vegan but they exist. My kid likes dal makhani for one.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Malai Kofta, Vegetable Samosa

Dan Cassidy

Standard order: chicken tika masala, paneer tika (???), samosas, naan. Comes with rice, enough for at least 2 meals worth, and always top notch. Thanks for keeping it real.

Hasan Ozdener

I went here for the first time to get mango lassie and I asked the employee to not make it too sweet and she gave me a free sample I think I’ll come

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

PossibleFire Pictures

Nicest people and best Indian food around. Reasonable prices and good portions. Been frequenting since they opened.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Mango, Chicken Korma, Chana Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, Vegetable Biryani, Vegetable Samosa, Samosa Chaat, Chicken Jalfrezi, Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Makhani Butter Chicken

Martin Monaghan

Delicious Indian food our go to.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Vindaloo, Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Makhani Butter Chicken

Oeut Spears

Food is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Albert Thompson

Literally the best Indian food I've ever had, and that's coming from someone who has eaten a LOT of Indian food in a lot of places. The hostess is very warm and friendly. The staff takes a lot of pride in their food. I can't say enough about how much I love this place. Everything on the menu is amazing!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vincent T.

Ordered Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan, didn’t know it had nuts but they were so nice that they made me another platter without nuts, and didn’t charge me for it. Absolutely amazing and kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Cameron

Food is fantastic. I had an Indian restaurant growing up that had the best butter chicken ever and I could never find somewhere that replicated it until this one! Absolutely delicious whether it’s mild or spicy (I’ve tried all the variations depending on mood). Garlic nanna is so good, chicken vindaloo just as good. We eat here probably once per week - it’s our takeout fave!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Makhani Butter Chicken

Justice Weingart

We've been going to this restaurant regularly since it opened. Great quality food, consistently great service, one of the best take out options around. Every once in a blue moon they close the store when they're usually open and don't change the hours on Google but the pros definitely make up for this.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William Worden

This is hands down the best Indian food I have ever had. I have lived in many cities and eaten at many Indian restaurants, and 1st Indian Kitchen is easily, and truly, first among Indian kitchens. Food is delicious, service is excellent. I've only had take out so I can't speak to the dining experience, but damn is the food good. I am so thrilled to have this place just a few minutes away from where I live.Vegetarian options: I mostly get vegetarian dishes. Highly recommend Malai Kofta, Sweet and Sour Potato, Bindi masala, Saag paneer, gobi Manchurian.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Samosa

Lo Mirror

Have gotten taken out from 1st Indian Kitchen several times now, and it’s always hot and delicious. The woman at the counter is always pleasant as well. Totally recommend!

Food: 5

Service: 5

L D.

Authentic taste and generous portions make this a local favorite. The garlic naan was freshly made and great for dipping. The saag paneer was filled soft cheese cubes and the chicken korma was bursting with flavor, although the chicken chunks could have been softer. The food was well packaged for pick up and the price was reasonable.

The Waller

The buffet serves some of the best-known indian dishes and does it well. No skimping on flavor, well priced, and great service. Definitely a better experience than a similar restaurant around the corner, and it's better than most other a la carte restaurants serving similar dishes. If you like indian food, and appreciate not having to wait, go here. Be wary of parking though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Makhani Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Vindaloo

Brittany Ragen

This food was AMAZING! First time trying this place and will order again! Very good!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Makhani Butter Chicken

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