26 Best Indian Restaurants near Des Moines

“I first heard about Kanishka's Des Moines location through a friend who saw somebody raving about it in a Seattle foodies group here on FB. My friend and I went to check it out and, well, it's my new favorite restaurant. I've been here 3 times and Door Dashed it once in the past month. The food every time has been absolutely fantastic, and the portion size are quite generous. The appetizers are almost entree-sized; the first time I went there with a friend, we filled up on appetizers and had to get our entrees to go. Dish recommendations: Chicken 65 and Fish Pakoras for appetizers; Mixed Grill, Lamb Vindaloo, and Paneer Korma entrees. Also, listen to your host as it seems like they're always trying out new dishes that haven't made it onto the menu yet.“

“Service is fantastic. Food is beyond delicious. The restaurant has a beautiful vibe and energy. My new favorite restaurant. ❤️“

“I cook Indian food at home all the time so I am hard to please. But this place definitely met my expectations and was really good. The owner is super nice and the service was excellent. The Dahi puri and angaar chicken special was excellent. Also the dosa was very good.“

“Everything I ordered was incredible. The Dal Makhani was my favorite, the taste and spice were perfect. I would also highly recommend the Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, and Chicken Biriyani. Their basmati rice was aromatic and cooked perfectly and the Garlic Naan and Butter Naan were so so good. When I picked up my order it was neatly packed and they were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean. This will be my go to for Indian in Auburn and I will be ordering again!“

“Delicious drinks, good food, great atmosphere“

“Excellent service, absolutely delicious food, a beautiful sparkling atmosphere and the nicest people ever!! We love this restaurant!“

“This is one of the authentic Punjabi food restaurant. Staff is very friendly and quick service. We ordered Butter chicken, goat curry, bhuna goat masala, dal tadka, egg burji, roti, garlic naan, everything was just perfect. They customized the spices as we had requested. Definitely coming back, when in Seattle!“

“I have been going there for 3 years and I still love it. I even move to Puyallup and go back to Kent just eat their food if you are interested or traveling to Washington Seattle try this place is super awesome you regret it I swear.😍😌“

“the food is delicious 😋 yummy“

“We had been ordering from doordash and decided we had to go inside. Spinach Naan is always amazing plus their vegetarian options are all delicious

I had the goat curry, some of the best I've ever had
We were given enough to share with all three of us at our table and provided sharing plates

Service was great as well. If you enjoy hole in the wall gems I highly recommend you stop here. It's our favourite comfort to eat here now

Vegetarian options: The tofu is always well seasoned. My go to is the veggie medly and it's full of flavour“

“Really good food, basically Indian burritos. Very filling, plenty of veggies and flavor involved. I'm a big guy and 1 is a meal for me.

They ain't playing with the spice levels, tread carefully. Also the lassi is so good. I've had lassi that tastes like Danimals before but theirs is actually tart and well balanced.“

“The food is absolutely amazing and authentic. My family of 5 devoured everything we ordered and the portion size of the 3 entrees 2 serving of Naan and chicken Biryani was jmore than enough for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day. Great food and great customer service we will be back .“

“Delicious, Authentic & Super Clean! Absolutely love Royal Everest Cuisine! The food is 100% authentic Nepalese and Indian — full of flavor, fresh, and served hot. You can tell they really care about hygiene and quality. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Great customer service every time! Highly recommend for anyone craving real, home-style Indian or Nepalese food.“

“Pad Sew Ew is delicious! Especially with shrimp or beef. Wide noodles are delicious and huge portions! Waitress is very nice, pretty, and prompt. My fav thai spot.“

“We loved this place. Had some friends from Alaska who were flying out at midnight. We drove over from Port Orchard to take them to dinner. Indian food was requested so I found this place online. Very friendly people, the woman has a sense of humor to match my husband’s ! 😂 The service was prompt. The food was delicious. We will go back whenever we can.“

“I would like to share my experience with this restaurant. The behavior of the owner was unprofessional and unpleasant, which made the visit uncomfortable. Additionally, the quality of the food, particularly the buffalo dishes, was disappointing and did not meet expectations. The restaurant also lacked a clear or organized system for service. Based on my experience, I would not recommend visiting this establishment“

“Ordered here countless times, always amazing food, flavors, and spice! I love their butter chicken so much its inspired me to try and make it at home despite me not being much of a cook haha.. not nearly as good as Spice King but it ties me over until my next dinner date. Highly recommend!“

“For one reason, the Bombay Seafood Curry. You guys, it was out of this world good. The Samosas were just ok. The gentleman was great, the lady barely acknowledged my presence. That was pretty off putting. But I'll definitely return for this dish. Yum“

“Great spot for tasty Indo-Chinese food! The Szechuan chaap was absolutely delicious, and the portion was very filling for the price. The vegetable samosas with mint chutney were also excellent. There are lots of vegetarian options too. The staff was friendly, and the place was very clean. It's a casual, low-key restaurant offering good value.“

“This food is so delicious!! Nice people too!“

“the food is delicious 😋 yummy“

“It was my first time eating at this restaurant and the food was very very delicious. I give a 5 star definitely. I was much satisfied will definitely come back again….“

“I had an amazing experience here! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and attentive, which made the meal even better. Definitely a place I’d recommend to anyone looking for great food and good vibes!“

“Omg fave new pizza spot. Ordered cheeky chicken ranch pizza & bbq wings. Omg delicious flavors that melt in your mouth from the first bite. They provided an extra bag with additional condiments. It's thoughtful because not every restaurants includes them. Forget any chain pizza make this your new spot. Won't regret it. Plus the delivery person had such a great smile and attitude. Thank you for excellent 1st time customer experience. Will definitely be ordering in the future and referring ppl here.“

“Dining at maharaj was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance beautifully blends modern elegance with traditional Indian charm, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Each dish was a masterpiece—rich in flavor, perfectly spiced, and crafted with high-quality ingredients. Standouts included the tender Butter Chicken, aromatic Biryani, and the flaky, buttery Garlic Naan. The service was impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who enhanced the meal with thoughtful recommendations. Every detail, from the presentation to the balance of flavors, reflected authenticity and culinary expertise. For an unforgettable Indian dining experience, exceeds expectations and truly deserves its five-star rating. Highly recommended!“

“Awesome place. Excellent shawarmas, staff is super cool and always nice. Fast service. Great parking. Spot is clean and they always got something good on the TV, like ufc or soccer or nature channel or whatever. Good prices for alot of food that will fill you up. They know how to make a incredible spicy shwarma. If your sensitive to spice, be careful cuz you might pay for it in the morning but it's worth it. Damn good place. 10/10 best spot“