Find the Best Indian By City
🗽 New York City
Curry Hill classics and Jackson Heights authenticity.
🏙️ Chicago
Devon Avenue—Chicago's Little India.
🌉 San Francisco
South Indian specialties and upscale Indian dining.
🌴 Los Angeles
Little India Artesia and diverse regional cuisines.
🚀 Houston
Hillcroft Avenue's authentic Indian restaurants.
⛪ Dallas
Irving's India Bazaar area restaurants.
🌲 Seattle
Growing Indian scene in the Pacific Northwest.
🎸 Austin
North Austin's Indian restaurant corridor.
🦞 Boston
Cambridge Indian spots and classic curry houses.
🍑 Atlanta
Decatur's Indian scene and suburban gems.
🏔️ Denver
Growing Indian food scene in the Mile High City.
🌊 Miami
Indian cuisine with Caribbean influences.
🎰 Las Vegas
Strip buffets and off-Strip authenticity.
🌲 Portland
Inventive Pacific Northwest Indian fusion.
🌵 Phoenix
Indian restaurants scattered across the Valley.
🏖️ San Diego
Mira Mesa's Indian restaurant scene.
🔔 Philadelphia
University City and Center City options.
🎵 Nashville
Growing Indian presence in Music City.
⚜️ New Orleans
Unique Creole-Indian fusion possibilities.
🏛️ Washington DC
Diverse Indian restaurants in the capital region.
🍛 Indian Regional Cuisines
North Indian is what most Americans know: butter chicken, naan bread, tandoori. Rich, creamy curries.
South Indian features dosas (crispy crepes), idli (steamed cakes), sambar (lentil soup). Lighter, more vegetarian.
Indo-Chinese is uniquely Indian—Hakka noodles, chili chicken, Manchurian dishes. Spicy fusion cuisine.
Biryani is a category unto itself—fragrant rice with meat, slow-cooked in sealed pots. Hyderabadi is most famous.
Indian Dining Tips
🫓 Bread Options
Naan (leavened), roti (whole wheat), paratha (layered). Get garlic naan for dipping, roti for healthier option.
🍚 Buffet Strategy
Indian lunch buffets are incredible value ($12-18). Start with tandoori, sample curries, end with biryani. Skip the rice to try more.
🌶️ Heat Levels
"Indian hot" varies by restaurant. Vindaloo is always spicy. Korma is always mild. Butter chicken is crowd-pleasing medium.
🥛 Cooling Drinks
Lassi (yogurt drink) and mango lassi tame heat. Chai is for after the meal, not during. Water helps less than dairy.