Indian Restaurants in the United States

Badmaash in downtown Los Angeles, California is a somewhat kitschy gastropub serving Indian food crafted by Chef Pawan Mahendro, who has more than forty year of culinary experience. With badmaash being the Hindi word for “naughty,” the chef adds a touch of mischief with both the food offerings and the restaurant decor. Walls are adorned with Pop art-style art of Gandhi wearing colorful sunglasses, while the food includes twists on the typical Indian dishes, such as chicken tikka poutine, which is a nod to Mahendro’s Canadian background. There is also a variety of dishes inspired by Mumbai’s street food on the menu.

108 W. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Phone: 213-221-7466

The Bollywood Theater is consistently rated as one of the best Indian restaurants in Portland, Oregon and provide an opportunity for both local residents and tourists alike to be transported to exotic India without having to buy a plane ticket. After a trip to India, Chef Troy MacLarty fell in love with the country’s cuisine and now serves an extensive menu of delicious Indian food at two locations in the city of Portland, with most dishes featuring inspiration from Mumbai’s food culture. The Bollywood Theater is open from 11:00am until 10:00pm seven days a week.

2039 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, Phone: 971-200-4711

Vik's Chaat Corner is a favorite Indian restaurant among locals in Berkeley, California for flavorful, crunchy, and crispy Indian food. For more than twenty-five years, Vik’s Chaat has been serving dishes for different regions of India. While the word “chaat” means “to lick,” it also has a meaning of street food dishes and this is what the restaurant’s menu mainly consists of. Guests at Vik’s Chaat Corner can order daal, roti, and a variety of South Indian cuisine classics, such as uttapam and dosa. A little bit of everything can be found on the menu, from pani puri to aloo tikki.

2390 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, Phone: 510-644-4412

The Annapurna Cafe is a unique basement-level restaurant in Seattle, Washington. What the restaurant’s dining room lacks in terms of natural light it seems to make up for in some of the city’s most delicious Indian food and friendly service. Highlights of the menu at the Annapurna Cafe include the slow-cooked lamb curry and the tikka masala, with the menu featuring several other traditional dishes from Tibet, Nepal, and India. Upstairs, guests will find the Yeti Bar, serving Himalayan and Nepalese snacks and interesting cocktails. The Annapurna Cafe is open every day of the week except for Monday.

1833 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, Phone: 206-320-7770

The Awadh India Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio is a blend of the innovative and the traditional. The delicious food here combines the authentic flavors and the ancient traditions of the subcontinent of India with an ethnic, unique edge. The subtly aromatic and authentic cuisine is prepared by a culinary chef who trained in India and is served to guests within a sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere, through service rooted in eastern traditions. The Awadh India Restaurant is open seven days a week, from 11:30am until 3:00pm for lunch and from 5:00pm until 10:00pm for dinner.

2584 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, Phone: 614-914-8884

Bombay Darbar is one of the top rated restaurants in Miami, Florida, located in the Coconut Grove area of the city. This 34-seat restaurant certainly packs a punch in the Miami food scene, featuring an array of authentic Indian dishes such as lamb rogan josh (boneless lamb in a tomato curry), chicken biryani, and mango chicken curry. Bombay Darbar’s colorful bar serves a good selection of cocktails, wines, and beers, some of which are imported from India. Guest can relax in the seating area and maybe watch a view Bollywood music videos playing on the bar’s televisions.

2901 Florida Ave, Miami, FL 33133, Phone: 305-444-7272

Cumin, Chicago is a great place for anyone wanting to venture a bit outside their comfort zone and try crispy vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, and many other tasty Indian dishes. Serving both Nepalese and Indian favorites, highlights of the menu at Cumin include Nepalese dumpling, garlic naan, lamb biryani, and Namche Bazar Ko Sekuwa, which is boneless goat cooked inside of a tandoor oven and served like fajitas. Situated within the city’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Cumin is run by Nepalese brothers Sanjeev and Rajesh Karmacharya, who strive to bring the best of Nepalese cuisine and Indian dishes to Chicago.

1414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il 60622, Phone: 773-342-1414