India Hut Restaurant

Amazing lunch here today! This is a weird week after a mid-week holiday, so I guess that is why we were the only table in the restaurant. When we arrived no one was there to greet us; we found the owner by popping our head in the kitchen. He was super nice and explained he was short staffed today but led us to a table and got waters for us. We were 2 adults, one teen, and one kid who eats very little. We ordered 4 breads... garlic naan, house special paratha, aloo paratha, and keema paratha. These were all so fresh and flavorful, and great portion sizes especially on the stuffed ones for the price! You could make a meal of these alone. We ordered tikka masala, rice, and the owner suggested coconut curry which wasn't listed on our menus but was excellent. The tikka masala was rich and buttery and perfect. We loved all the food and had leftovers of everything. We will definitely be back!

I eat here about twice a month because of how much I love this place. Always consistent, delicious, and kind service. The family who owns this establishment is so welcoming and lovely. Seriously, the food here is a staple for me. I get the Matar paneer for myself, chicken tikka masala for my boyfriend, and garlic naan to share. I've also tried the vegetable pakora, and it's another go-to for me! Overall, this is my favorite restaurant in all of Broad Ripple, and I'll most likely be back next week (:

When we entered this quaint little restaurant, I did need to call out a couple of times, but they came right out after the second time. I just assumed they were busy in the back despite the restaurant itself not being busy. They were probably working on carry out orders.We were told we could seat ourselves and we picked a table near the front windows. They had decorations on the walls and the ceiling and the tables were cleanly decorated and had silverware neatly wrapped up in cloth napkins. There was a little bit of traditional Indian music as well as other music done by cover bands that played softly in the background. There was also a television that appeared to be playing an Indian comedy sitcom with the captions on for translation. My wife ordered a mango lassi made with mangoes, yogurt, and milk. I just stuck with water to drink.We started off with an order of chicken pakora and garlic naan. I also had a spicy lentil soup. The chicken pakora is delicately spiced and deep fried chicken fritters. They were served with a slightly sweet and spicy tamarind dipping sauce as well as a light and savory curry dipping sauce. We enjoyed these greatly! They weren't caked in a thick coating, they were lightly crispy and not at all oily or greasy. The garlic naan was nice and warm and just the right amount of garlic and herbs; they went well with the rest of our meal.The spicy lentil soup was a little different for me. I'm used to the black bean lentil soup, but this was more of a yellow lentil soup, probably the preparation and the spices. It was deliciously spicy, but not too much. It was nice and hot and perfect for the cool evening. I ate every bite.My wife enjoyed her mango lassi, I tried a taste of it. Sweet mangoes with the tanginess of yogurt and creaminess of milk, it was nice, light, and fruity. If you get a spicy dish, this will certainly cool off your tongue and mouth.For our entrees, my wife had the chicken tikka masala and I had the shrimp biryani. My wife's favorite Indian dish is chicken tikka masala and this was no exception! The sauce had just the right amount of spice and creaminess with chicken that was tender and juicy. It came with basmati rice that was perfectly cooked and perfectly complemented the rest of the dish.My shrimp biryani was long grain basmati rice cooked with shrimp, saffron and spices. It had a hard boiled egg split open with some light spices on it sitting on top, but off to the side of it. It had a few pine nuts mixed within it as well. I loved the egg, it was perfectly cooked and tasted fresh. The basmati rice with the saffron and spices had a nice flavor. I was surprised the shrimp turned out to be salad shrimp, which is smaller pieces, but it worked well with this dish and the pine nuts helped add a nice and light nutty texture to it that I liked very much. Neither one of us were able to finish, so we took what was left of our food home in to-go boxes.While we ate, the server was very friendly and attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. At one point, the lights changed slightly and there were twinkling lights above us. It sort of added to the ambiance of the place.I went to the bathroom before we left. There was just a single gender neutral single-seater bathroom. It was very clean and roomy. Before we left, the owner came out to talk to us thinking I was someone he knew, but I wasn't since this was my first time there. He was very friendly as well and expressed his frustration in having the business be so slow. It seems a shame that their business is so slow, this is really a kind of hidden gem that really should not be missed. If you're vegetarian or even vegan, they've got plenty of options to choose from.I will definitely return!

Popped into India Hut for dinner during one of the snow-in nights here in Broad Ripple recently. Despite the adverse weather, India Hut had a calm vibe that made it a nice, inviting oasis. I had their punjabi bhaji, which was excellent. The staff were super friendly and attentive.Definitely recommend this place.

Admittedly I'm one of *those* people who orders the national dish of the UK when getting Indian food. What can I say? I love that slightly sweet, orange colored tikka sauce full of aromatic spices and cream. India Hut has a delightful Chicken Tikka Masala and I find myself craving their takeout quite often. The chicken tikka and other entrees come with Basmati rice (perfectly cooked, never sticky) and I always go with an order of garlic naan which is the best vehicle for sopping up all that extra sauce. I also ordered the vegetable samosas. They were crispy and the filling of potatoes and peas has a nice warm spicy kick that builds bite after bite. They're served with a sweet tamarind sauce and a cool herbaceous green sauce (which I assume is a cilantro chutney). I have only had experience with their takeout, but my orders have always been accurate, packaged well, and hot upon arrival! I will have to dine in soon and give some other dishes a try!

Not sure how it could have been any better. We were greater warmly right away. The dishes were explained to us and recommendations made. We had the goat curry and chicken tandoori all was amazing.Despite saying it would take 20 minutes for the chicken the food felt so s though it came out faster than other restaurants.Nice clean interior.Absolutely will eat here again.

This was my first time visiting Indian Hut. I ordered the chicken tikka, lentil soup, veggie Samosas, and garlic naan. Everything I ordered was amazing. It was very clean and the service was very friendly. The owner's two little girls were there and they were friendly, talkative, and proud of their dad's cooking, which was adorable. I love supporting local and family owned restaurants. I'll definitely be back.

No spice very little chicken naan was like a flying saucer and no flavor - miss the old India Garden - it was our go but sadly no longer. Food was oddly sweet

India Hut is my go to restaurant in Indy. They're so friendly, the food is consistently wonderful, and the atmosphere screams family owned business. Never too busy because most of the orders are to-go, the owner remembers you if you're a frequent customer. I get the chicken tikka masala and have attempted to make it myself but nothing comes near to their incredible food. Weekly customer... I'll be back next week!

Lovely Indian restaurant with a gracious owner! I called to get a takeout order one evening, as I've heard great things about it. The owner was super kind on the phone as I had asked about his favorite vegetarian dishes. He described several of them to me in detail, and at his recommendation I ordered tarka dal, along with an order of chapati bread, raita, chutneys and hot pickles. It was ready in 20 mins for pick up and there were a number of people in and out also, picking up their takeout orders. The dining area is very clean and bright! My total was just over $20 pre-tip. I think is a steal in BR; I had enough food to make two meals! I was very happy to try the dal dish, it was spiced perfectly and quite filling. The raita and chutneys were a nice start to the meal accompanied by the chapati. Basmati rice was fluffy and tender. Very excited to have tried this Indian spot which I believe is under new ownership. Thanks for the great food and service; I'll be back again soon!