Philadelphia has solid Indian food, with University City near Penn serving the student community and excellent options scattered throughout Center City and the suburbs.
University City
New Delhi Indian Restaurant
$ • University City
Penn area classic. Great lunch buffet.
Sitar India
$$ • University City
University City favorite.
Tiffin
$$ • Multiple Locations
Indian chain with good consistency.
Center City
Veda Modern Indian
$$$ • Center City
Modern Indian with excellent execution.
Ekta Indian
$$ • Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse area Indian.
Desi Chaat House
$ • University City
Indian street food specialist.
Suburbs
Saffron Indian Kitchen
$$ • King of Prussia
Main Line favorite.
Tashan
$$$ • Avenue of Arts
Upscale Indian downtown.
Udipi
$ • King of Prussia
South Indian vegetarian.
Pro Tip: University City has Philadelphia's best concentration of authentic Indian—explore the streets near Penn and Drexel.