Mouthwatering Indian in Denver

Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1142) • $$

"3.5 stars. Customer service was fantastic when I came here with a group of friends to explore the Indian/Nepalese buffet. There were a few things I really liked off the buffet, especially the Vegetarian Korma (which is surprising for a meat eater!) and I mostly appreciated the wide selection. We ordered momo's on top of that. I want to try the beer at this location next time. It was a decent time, but I think this place is overhyped overall!"

Sherpa House Restaurant & Cultural Center

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1031) • $$

"Nepalese cuisine? A lot of what is on the menu is similar to Indian food, but there are some items that I have not seen elsewhere. First off, you can have yak meat in many of the dishesIt is worth noting that Tarkari is basically a curry dish and daal is the same lentil soup that you'd find at many Indian restaurants. So, Daal Bhat Tarkari is a set meal that consists of lentil soup, rice, and curry. Apparently, this is a national dish of Nepal. One of our fellow diners got this and it looked very good. He was happy with his choice. As with many places, they offer several spice levels, depending on your preference. The momo (dumplings) are a traditional street food and are a nice way to start the meal, though not really required since the dinner portions are generous. Of our group, most people ordered either a curry or a vindaloo at various levels of spiciness and meats ranging from chicken to yak. Yak is mostly like beef to me, and at a high spice level, it was difficult to tell the difference. I think everyone enjoyed their meals as the plates were clean at the end of the meal. We ate in the "garden" area outside and it was nice. They seem to allow pets in that area. I'd like to eat inside next time since on our way through, it looked to be very interestingly decorated. The service was good throughout the meal, although once our plates were cleared, it seemed like we were forgotten and we had to just about grab a server to get them to let us pay. They were pretty busy, but I'd think you'd want to turn a table to get more people in faster. I recommend a reservation, especially if there is something going on at the nearby school or if you have more than a few people in your party. Either that or be ready to wait for a while."

Tamarind Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (526) • $$

"Lunch buffet was awesome and was reasonably priced. My favorites were the hot tea,mango dessert, and the tandoori chicken. They had a full bar, but I wasn't up for a drink yet. The service was fine and we were seated quickly. Note that the bathroom is outside, shared with a few of the other businesses there, I assume."

Curry n Kebob

★★★★☆ 4.2 (572) • $

"This used to be my go too spot when I sold beer up in Boulder like 6 years ago. Sadly I don't often find myself in boulder anymore so when my husband suggested meeting me for lunch here last week it was a no brainer.The food here really is phenomenal! Menu is small which allows them to really perfect the options they offer. Great value as you get a ton of naan, a lot of rice, a huge portion of whatever you select and a crispy onion app. They also recently just started allowing you to choose two options which is even better. I love getting a meat and veggie so this was perfection. I really love Curry n Kebab and should make a point of driving up to boulder more often so I can keep supporting them. If anyone is worth it they are!"

Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (806) • $$

"Solid spot with a nice ambiance and a good lunch buffet. While the options for the lunch buffet was a bit more limited than other lunch buffet, it's still worthwhile.My favorite thing was their tandoori chicken and I added their mango chutney to it. The creamed spinach was also really good.The service was good, ultimately you help yourself and they will bring you whatever drinks you want and naan bread.I've had other places I like better but still overall if you're craving a good Indian place and you're in the area, this place should do the trick.I would come back, happy eating!!"

Zaika Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (433) • $$

"The butter naan was fluffy as air and so was the kesar khofta, I have never tasted such a melt-in-the -mouth kofta ever in the US.The veg biryani was great, lots of veges , cooked with long grain basmati, but I should remember to order less spicy next time. We had to mix plain rice to make it edible and the raita was just not enough. The starter we chose was gobi Manchurian and that felt like a small portion compared to other restaurants we have had, but the taste was above others too so wont complain about the portion.Its a great Indian restaurant, with great food and ambiance and Basant was extremely polite and ready to make recommendations, or answer questions. He is very proud of his restaurant and that is for a good reason, he takes great care to maintain quality of the food. Choose appropriate spice and u r set."

Haveli Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.7 (398) • $$

"We got here 10 minutes before the kitchen closed, but still they were very attentive and helpful. So yeah, excellent service. Food came out quickly and everything was delicious."

Mint Indian Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (494) • $$

"Review of Mint Indian Restaurant and LoungeI recently dined at Mint Indian Restaurant & Lounge while attending a conference at a nearby hotel, and I must say, the experience was delightful. The ambiance of the place is simple yet comfortable, complemented by pleasant background music that enhances the dining experience without being intrusive.Upon arrival, the host was very welcoming, offering recommendations that did not disappoint. The vegetable samosas were a perfect start - crispy on the outside with a flavorful, well-spiced filling. I usually go with meat samosas as the vegetable ones have in the past been a little bland. Nope, not these, they were very good. The butter chicken was delicious, having a rich and creamy sauce and plenty of tender chicken. The sauce was so delicious, I found myself sopping up the sauce with the naan bread throughout the meal. For me what set Mint apart was the service - fast, friendly, and efficient. The staff's attentiveness and professionalism added greatly to the overall enjoyment of the meal. In summary, Mint Indian Restaurant & Lounge offers a delightful experience with its combination of delicious food, inviting ambiance, and excellent service. It's a place I would gladly revisit and recommend to others looking for some tasty Indian cuisine."

The Yak and Yeti - Westminster

★★★★☆ 3.9 (565) • $$

"You cannot beat The Yak when it comes to fantastic, consistent across locations, Indian food. Yak & Yeti is our go to as a family. Our daughter was home for the weekend from college and had been missing Indian food. This location has plenty of parking and is easy to get to. There is ample seating in the dining room. The staff is welcoming and our waters were never empty.We ordered three entrees for the four of us to share, but we all got our own order of Naan. Because, naan, right? Cannot get enough of that stuff. They give you Papadams when you sit down with several chutneys. The cilantro and the tamarind are my favorites.We had both chicken and sweet potato Tikka Masala as well as Tandoori chicken. It was paired with their seasoned rice. The onions and peppers that came with the Tandoori were tasty. Go, just go! If you have not had the wonderful food at a Yak & Yeti location, you need to go!"

India's Castle

★★★★☆ 4 (475) • $$

India's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (423) • $$

"When I visited family in January, we ordered food from here through Grub Hub. It was so good that I asked family to eat it again, and we went to the restaurant.The food is phenomenal. Great flavors and textures, multiple spice levels, Inside is cozy and charming with great Indian decor. The service is very attentive.We ordered lots of food for our group including the naan, pakora, samosas, and went with Chicken biryani, chicken korma, chicken vindaloo, and we washed it down with Taj beers. I also recommend Kheer, which is a tasty rice pudding that cools the palate when you are done.I will be back!"

Little India Downtown Denver

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (616) • $$

"I'll get right to it. The food here is great! Try their Chicken65. It's boneless chicken that's so full of flavor! I could lick offthe plate clean! ‍For our entry we shared the Shish-kebob and Lamb Saag. The former was loaded with flavor! The latter? The lamb was tender and the portions were great. So tasty! Both dishes came with rice. I got my Mango Lassi for free because I checked in on Yelp! I like my lassi thick and not too sweet. This fits the bill perfectly! We also had an order of naan. The service was awesome! Friendly and polite. Everything was cooked fresh and served piping hot. I like this place.So I don't understand the low rating. I know they could use some colors on their walls. They need to somehow brighten those walls or decorate it with colorful stuff. They have a good-sized patio. Try them if you're in the area. You might end up loving this place!"

Bawarchi Biryani Point

★★★★☆ 3.5 (574) • $$

"Based on recent recommendations, I came here for some chaat. We got the sev puri and dahi puri and the dahi puri was really good. What disappointed me is the sev puri was just dahi puri without the dahi - that's not sev puri! You don't serve sev puri in a golgappa puri. Filter coffee was good. I did however try their Vijaywada biryani recently and that was very good. Service is slow! Increasing a star only for their biryani!"

Zaika Indian Express

★★★★☆ 4.4 (339) • $$

"Amazing Food!!I've found my new bestie. The food, atmosphere, and service are all A+! They brought out a free chai tea right away. Delicious. I got Tandoori Chicken, which was sooooo good!! I'm surprised by the amount of space inside. The plaza is deceiving from the outside. Perfect for a sit-down meal."

Himchuli - Highlands Indian & Nepali Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (371) • $$

"Ordered from here through DoorDash on a whim and found my new go to Indian spot! I love their momo dumplings and their chicken Marsala. Amazing portions that will feed you for now than just one meal."

Jewel Of India

★★★★☆ 4 (386)

"We came for dinner. I think probably the Thali plates offer better variety than ordering one dish per person - and not sharing. So make sure to share! The service was very good, and the ambiance is ok. I had the Paneer Masala, which was packed with paneer and the gravy was flavorful. Although for the dinner price of each dish it is on the small side. They did bring us more rice as needed, but naan prices were also a bit high."

Spice Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (301) • $$

"I had a great dinner here, the service was amazing! My server/bartender was a gem, the food was so fresh! The chicken Tikka and Naan was so fresh and tasty, the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. I will return"

Little India Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (390) • $$

"We came here on a Saturday night for dinner, and there wasn't many people. We got a table right away for the two of us. It's a well decorated restaurant and I like the ambience. The menu had a good variety. The waitress was really nice and gave us some good recommendations. I ordered the tandoori chicken and my friend ordered the chicken masala. The food came out pretty fast and we each tied each other's food. We both liked it. They give a pretty good portion. And prices weren't bad. I would go back for Indian food. But I heard that it's a chain and I have one closer to me, so I'll probably go to that one."

Zaika Indian

★★★★★ 4.6 (273) • $$

"We always have such a fantastic meal from here. Whether it be for dining in or take out. Great portions, service and food!!! We have friends that live in the mountains and when they come to visit they always ask to eat here. Thanks for always having a wonderful staff and food!"

Tandoori Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (253) • $$

"The lunch buffet is back, hooray! It is laid out the way I remember from before COVID, with about a half dozen entrees and a half dozen sides, plus a cold table of fresh vegetables and kheer. They bring you fresh-baked naan while you are eating, as well as having naan on the buffet table. My favorite dish here is still the chicken tikka masala, which is one of the choices in the buffet. The buffet is available during lunch time (11-2 Tuesday through Friday) for $14.99."

India's Kitchen II - Centennial

★★★★☆ 4.4 (285) • $$

"I cannot express enough how great of an experience we always have at India's Kitchen II:Tonight, we ordered a Kingfisher beer, two mulligatawny soups (one hot and one mild), tandoori chicken, chicken curry, chicken mo mo, and garlic naan. Absolutely fantastic. As usual.The service is fast and friendly. The food is delicious and when you ask for mild, they make it mild. When you ask for hot, they make it hot. I just wish they had their pre-COVID buffet available. It was like like the star on top of a beautiful Christmas tree. (This is me me remembering the greatness.)We come here often, and for a reason. I have never - not once - had a remotely unpleasant meal or experience here. If you haven't already, please try it!"

Tibet Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (305) • $

"I've never had Tibetan food and had always wanted to try Momos. This place was super affordable and delicious. We ordered the sampler momos, and you can pick any combination of chicken, beef, and vegetarian. The chicken momos were my personal favorite. The chutney it came with is pretty spicy, but pairs super nicely. I ordered 3 dishes, including the dinner special, and it totaled to $26.50. I'd recommend sitting on their patio because the inside is a bit cramped."

Little India Restaurant & Bar Wash Park/DU

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (460) • $$

"First time ordering from here, and I'm only giving a 3/5 because the food was hot and delivered quickly over DoorDash. But based on the food alone, my rating would be closer to a 1 or 2/5. The garlic naan was really dry, tasted old--it was so dry and stale it tasted almost more like a cracker and actually CRUNCHED in my mouth--and did not have much garlic flavor. My partner had the chicken tikka masala. The chicken was tender but because the chunks are so large, it tasted dry and wouldn't be palatable without drowning it in sauce, and unfortunately, the sauce itself wasn't very flavorful. I did appreciate that the saag paneer wasn't too salty, though it was a bit bland and flavorless. The papadam was perfect, although we didn't receive any chutney with our order, which I'm used to other Indian restaurants giving. Overall, the food is decent enough if you're really, really craving Indian food and there's no other fast option. But given the price (~$18 per entree), I don't think I would order from here again. Note: the price of the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer includes rice! We didn't know this and ended up with way too much rice because we'd ordered a bowl separately."

Sherpa's Adventures Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (356) • $$

Taj Mahal

★★★★☆ 4.3 (262) • $$

"It's official. This place is second to naan! :DI've been now a multitude of times, and it's never ceased to impress. The service is always pleasant, the atmosphere is always relaxing and the food is always very tasty. Currently, my favorites are the Vegetable Korma and Bharta Makhni with medium / spicy heat. I hope you'll go check them out!"

India Oven

★★★★☆ 3.8 (330)

"We were in Denver for a short trip and I brought my husband here because he loves a good buffet for his birthday. The ambience was nice as you can see from all the decor. The food was halal which is why we stopped by and there were a lot of veg and non veg options at the buffet. Parking was super easy and if you check in on Yelp you get free chai which was the high point!"

Masalaa

★★★★☆ 3.7 (340) • $$

"I worked in India during my career and fell in love with the food. One of my favorite breakfast/brunch dishes is sambhar and idli. I have been eating at Masalaa for years pre-COVID at their buffet. Now that they are on my drive from the stable, I stopped to order sambhar and idli as it had been a favorite of mine on the buffet. I was greeted with a smile and a nod, my order taken, and I was talked into a Chai to go. I was so pleased with my brunch, two large idli, a nice container of sambhar, and two sauces, tamarind and cilantro. And of course, the chai was as advertised, delicious. I paid around $10 for my meal and thought it was a great deal by today's standards. The dining room is small and cozy for when I decide to eat in. I know this will become a regular."

Durbar Nepalese & Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (247) • $$

"Great restaurant with friendly people and yummy food. Been here and ordered takeout several times. I usually always order saag paneer (palak paneer) when I go to Indian/Nepalese restaurants. The one they have here is really good and I love getting hot. The butter chicken, vindaloo, and tikka are also good options. Not crowded at all on a Friday night. We got cheese garlic naan for the first time and I couldn't really tell the difference between that one an normal garlic naan. Good ambiance overall."

Tiffins India Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270)

"Nice little cafe offering North Indian and South Indian food varieties. We ordered chicken curry with rice and veg biryani. The biryani portion was huge but it was quite spicy even though we asked to make it mild. The staff is very rude so don't expect much in terms of customer service."

India Nepal Oven

★★★★☆ 4.2 (254)

"Fabulous experience! We ended getting take out at the last minute and so happy we did! The flavors were insanely good, everything tasted fresh (I got a vegan dish, husband the chicken) & we have no regrets. What a great local staple!"

India's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (309) • $$

"Takeout dinner delivered after holiday swim. The rice was so beautiful and flavorful that I went back for more, then more again. If even the rice receives such attention from the chefs, how wonderful must the entrees be? (Hint: VERY wonderful!). No photos, because we were all too hungry (and I forgot). This is the best Indian meal I've ever enjoyed, from the naan to the lamb samosas to the amazing creamy saag paneer. Did I mention the rice?"

Jaipur Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (241)

"Went here for the lunch buffet and it was pretty good and definitely at a really great price. None of the food was spicy, but that's ok considering it's a buffet. The chicken tikka masala was great and I loved the sauce it was so creamy and had a nice tomato flavor. The chicken was kind of dry but fine. The rice was hard and dry but I really didn't mind it. The saag paneer was also good but didn't have much paneer in it. The potato vegetables thing was also good but nothing amazing. The naan was actually really great though and was brought out during our meal and was so so good. The location is super convenient near Pearl street and also had pretty solid food for a buffet and for the price. Wasn't too crowded and the restaurant was clean and also had clean bathrooms. Service was quick and nothing to complain about."

Sherpa Grill Indian Nepali Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (216) • $$

"We thankfully found Sherpa Grill after some research. It's a terrific Indian/Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant on the eastern edge of Greeley's downtown district. Bravo to my better half for nudging our adult family dinner to this wonderful, family-owned gem! It was well worth the hour-plus drive!Parking is easy, either on the street (metered weekdays) or in a huge lot across the street. The restaurant has booths and tables, a large interior, a full bar, and Coke products. It also offers delivery and takeout and has website deals.We loved our server, who guided us through her favorite menu items. She was spot on! We love Indian food, but we wanted to hear recommendations from someone who eats there daily. Their menu and website say: "Made with passion and love," and they live up to their motto! We shared multiple plates, and each was outstanding. Appetizer Saag Paneer was really good, the Garlic Naan was terrific, and Onion Bhaji Pakora was incredible, a dish that I had never tried before.I loved my main dish of Lamb Vindaloo, a delicious curry dish with chilis, potato, and a tasty broth. They have six levels of spices (mild, mild +, medium, medium +, hot, and Indian hot), and I selected Medium hot, which was amazing and about as much as I could handle. Others around the table picked various levels, and we happily drank water, Coke products, and seltzer water the entire meal. I LOVE their spicy ways! Hydrate!!!!We decided that we were coming back to enjoy their buffet (7 days a week from 11-230 PM), and I had a fun chat with the manager afterward when we commented on the quality of our food and server.We truly enjoyed our dinner, and after eating the leftovers a few minutes ago, I look forward to returning!"

Yak and Yeti

★★★★☆ 4.2 (231) • $$

"Went to this location on 6/29/24. Went here for dinner. First time to this location. Been to the location in Arvada but many years ago. Just recently realized there was a location up north which is awesome. This place has really good food and good beer. This location was smaller than the one in Arvada. Fun atmosphere. Very clean. Looked like they had 4 beers on tap and a few more in cans. The food is always good. The service was outstanding. On top of what we needed. Definitely recommend this place. Cheers!"

Bawarchi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (223) • $$

"I went for lunch and found the lunch special quite excellent.But one thing that disappointed me was that I like Spiced Tea with no milk and they were unable (or perhaps unwilling) to accommodate my request.If you are flexible as to what you drink with your meal I highly recommend this restaurant."