Aaha Indian Cuisine
Crisp dosas, Andhra heat, and goat biryani in the Mission
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The best South Indian restaurants in America
Dosa, idli, Chettinad curries and Kerala seafood.
36 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026
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Editor selections for South Indian across the USA include (alphabetical, checked October 2026):
- Aaha Indian Cuisine (San Francisco Bay Area): Crisp dosas, Andhra heat, and goat biryani in the Mission
- Abhiruchi Grill (Greater Los Angeles): A deep biryani lineup, led by Vijayawada paneer biryani
- Amma’s South Indian Cuisine (Philadelphia): Tamil home cooking and dosas in Center City
- Annapurna Simply Vegetarian (Chicago): Devon Avenue vegetarian staple for dosas, thalis, and chaat
- Ashoka Indian Restaurant (Miami): West Miami spot for butter chicken, dosas and Indo-Chinese plates
- Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis (Indianapolis): Hyderabadi dum biryani and Andhra specialties on the north side
- Bawarchi Biryanis Orlando (Orlando): Hyderabadi biryani pots right on International Drive
- Bombay Street Kitchen (Orlando): Street food and South Indian small plates in a bright, cheerful room
Annapurna Simply Vegetarian
Devon Avenue vegetarian staple for dosas, thalis, and chaat
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Ashoka Indian Restaurant
West Miami spot for butter chicken, dosas and Indo-Chinese plates
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Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis
Hyderabadi dum biryani and Andhra specialties on the north side
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Bawarchi Biryanis Orlando
Hyderabadi biryani pots right on International Drive
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Bombay Street Kitchen
Street food and South Indian small plates in a bright, cheerful room
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Chennai Chettinaad Palace
Fiery Chettinad cooking and crisp dosas in North Phoenix
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Dosa Studio
Pure vegetarian dosas, idli and buffet nights in Sorrento Valley
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Dosa-n-Curry
Vegetarian dosas, curries and Indo-Chinese plates in Somerville
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Kathakali, An Indian Eatery
Kerala cuisine with an urban twist in Kirkland's Juanita area
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Madurai Mes
Tamil Nadu tiffins and banana leaf thalis near the Medical Center
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Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine
Fiery Chettinad specialties and weekend thalis in North Austin
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Shri Balaji Bhavan
Udupi-style vegetarian dosas and chaat in the Mahatma Gandhi District
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Spices of India Kitchen
Kerala coastal cooking with fish fries, goat roast and paratha
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Swagat Indian Cuisine
Portland's longtime favorite for dosas and a generous buffet
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Taj Chaat House
Longtime Irving favorite for vegetarian chaat, dosas and stuffed naan
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Tamarind Indian Cuisine
Winter Park's polished, reader-favorite Indian dining room
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Thanal Indian Tavern
South Indian tavern with clay pot dishes near Logan Square
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Thattu
Kerala coastal comfort food and spice-friendly cocktails in Avondale
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Woodlands
Longtime pure vegetarian South Indian kitchen on Orange Blossom Trail
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Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
West End's longtime home for meatless dosas and curries
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Our picks are based on authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love. Sponsored placements are always labeled, and the list is unranked. How we choose.