Amber Indian Restaurant
Castleton buffet favorite with tandoori grills and Indo-Chinese classics
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The best Indian restaurants in Indianapolis
Indianapolis pairs long-running downtown and Broad Ripple curry houses with a growing north side corridor of biryani, dosa and chaat spots. The Castleton, Carmel and Fishers area offers some of the most regionally diverse Indian cooking in Indiana.
5 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026
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Editor selections for Indian restaurants in Indianapolis, listed alphabetically (checked October 2026):
- Amber Indian Restaurant (Indianapolis): Castleton buffet favorite with tandoori grills and Indo-Chinese classics
- Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis (Indianapolis): Hyderabadi dum biryani and Andhra specialties on the north side
- India Garden Indianapolis (Indianapolis): Downtown lunch buffet beloved by Indianapolis office workers
- India Sizzling (Fishers): Fishers favorite with live dosa and chaat stations
- Shalimar Indian Restaurant (Indianapolis): Long-running Broad Ripple stop for tandoori meats and curries
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Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis
Hyderabadi dum biryani and Andhra specialties on the north side
View restaurant →Unclaimed
India Garden Indianapolis
Downtown lunch buffet beloved by Indianapolis office workers
View restaurant →Unclaimed
Shalimar Indian Restaurant
Long-running Broad Ripple stop for tandoori meats and curries
View restaurant →Unclaimed
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.
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Indian food in Indianapolis
Visiting Indianapolis or live here and craving Indian food? Our editors picked 5 Indian restaurants worth your time, covering South Indian, biryani, vegetarian, street food. Bookmark this page and share it with friends planning a trip.
What is the best Indian restaurant in Indianapolis?
Our hand picked list of the best Indian restaurants in Indianapolis includes Amber Indian Restaurant, Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis, India Garden Indianapolis and India Sizzling. Each one is chosen for authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love.
Where can I find vegetarian Indian food in Indianapolis?
Great vegetarian and vegan friendly Indian options in Indianapolis include India Garden Indianapolis.
Where can I get dosa and South Indian food in Indianapolis?
For dosas, idli and South Indian cooking in Indianapolis, visit Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis and India Sizzling.
Where is the best biryani in Indianapolis?
Biryani lovers in Indianapolis should try Bawarchi Biryanis Indianapolis.
Where can I find Indian street food and chaat in Indianapolis?
For chaat, pani puri and Indian street snacks in Indianapolis, head to India Sizzling.
How do I find an Indian restaurant near me in Indianapolis?
Use our Near Me finder to see the Indian restaurants closest to you, or browse every pick on this page. Always confirm hours with the restaurant before you visit.
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