The Best Indian in Minneapolis

Aroma Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (109)

"I was invited here by some good friends who are from are from India and I have limited experience with Indian cuisine. It's been over 10 years and it's been only two maybe three times ever.This spot, is a local gem you've gotta visit, sooner than later. We were with a group, and we had apps, we had main dish, our main dish had main dish, then we had extra, then we ordered more, and after all that, then our friends said let's get dessert! And the whole time, the food kept coming, hot, fresh, the staff was attentive and friendly and new families and groups kept coming into the restaurant.Here was my experience. The apps, our friends ordered goat and chicken I think that wasn't too spicy ( I like the spice), but he wanted to start off light and add to the next level of spice for those around the table, cus not everyone can hang. I'm like, bring on the spice while others who don't spice like that we're already sweating. Round two, chicken 65 and lollipop chicken. That's what I'm talking about! Even those who can't handle the spice found the taste buds will the meat back in the fork and take a bite cus the flavor was that powerful. That this place is called Aroma is a very fitting name because the second the dish is placed in front of you, the aroma hits your nose and it gets your attention like, it's signaling you with its pointer finger saying "come here, I'm calling out to you."Round 3. Something called stuffed naan came upon the table and changed the game. Take a bite, and your like "hey hold up, hold on. How come nobody told me about this before? How come we haven't come to this restaurant before?" And in that moment, the restaurant pulled a move I've rarely seen done, they took a surprise dish that changed the game, then they added a dipping sauce to it to ring the bell and call it a night. ding ding ding and the winner is!!! They brought out a bowl of fresh hot curry....and I was skeptical at first, "you want me to dip this oh so good stuffed naan in this lame lookin' brown bowl of curry.?? So I did. This must be what Disney talks about when they say "'magic.""

Tibet Corner

★★★★☆ 4 (141) • $$

"The owner is an absolute LEGEND, and the food is top notch! This was on our Hopkins bucket list since moving here, and it didn't disappoint.The owner is mainly doing takeout only right now, and since he was missing a staff member that night hadn't planned to provide dine in service. But he welcomed us in and gave great service!The CHAI. All I'm gonna say, is you have to taste it to believe it. Dreams really do come true. My partner wouldn't stop stealing sips!I got the butter chicken and it was flavorful and creamy- spot on. My partner got an absolute mountain of lamb biryani and he loved the flavors and sauce.The owner chatted with us when he was free and is a total gem. He had us laughing constantly! While we were there, several folks came in for takeout and one even paid for the next strangers' tab! You can tell this is a local favorite.  We'll be back!"

Malabari Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (162) • $$

"Excellent excellent Kerala food which is apparently a rarity in the TC. Portions are more than good plentiful with family style being encouraged. Among the appetizers we got that really stood out included the Onion pakoda, fish pakoda, and Mini Samosas. Our group had to run back the onion pakoda bc it was so good. For my entree I had the Shrimp Biryani which was incredible. Meal had great flavor and spice to it (spice levels made to order) and the shrimp packed a good bite to it. I also sampled the beef masala (yum) and the Arabian Sea Dinner (piece of fish was the star of this dish). Huge rice portions for he table and I recommend the Naan.Small restaurant with 1 server who was very knowledgeable and helpful (Roger). Hours are limited here and the parking in Cedar-Riverside is miserable , but make the time to check this small business out !!!"

The Hyderabad Indian Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (206) • $$

"The food here is authentic and tastes great! They give you large portions! It does take a while for your food but that is because it's super fresh! I wish I could've experienced more of their food!"

Taste of India

★★★★☆ 3.7 (187) • $$

"Went here for a work birthday lunch and basically showed up right as it opened. Easy free parking and kind servers. Our party of 3 sat at a table with 5 chairs in an empty restaurant!The service was attentive but not clingy and the food was amazing. I'd love to get takeout or visit again for lunch -- dinner would be great here too."

Bombay Pizza Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (82)

"Such a fun place. Legit Indian flavor with some adventurous combinations, plus it's just great pizza period. (They have the basics for the less-adventurous.) And a fun dining room AND Indian beer. Just down the road from Paisley Park and the Arboretum."

India Palace

★★★★☆ 3.7 (305) • $$

"Enjoyed lunch with a group of 10 people during a weekday. All indicated dishes were good, including lamb saag, chicken tikka masala, beef vindaloo, shrimp and chicken tandooris, garlic naan. Atmosphere is pleasant and service was attentive."

India House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (282) • $$

"I went to India House with my boyfriend on a Saturday early evening for dinner. It is located within a larger building so you have to go through 2 entrances before entering the restaurant. India House has a good vibe as the table settings are nice and the service was prompt. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and the chicken tandoori with a side of cheese naan. Looking back I did not need to order the cheese naan as so much rice came with the chicken tikka masala. The chicken tikka masala was the best tikka masala I have ever had! In addition the chicken tandoori was incredible, the chicken was super flavorful and tender. I will definitely be coming back for more Indian food!"

Saffron Indian Grill & Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (13)

"Good food. Very good people. It's new , looks pretty on the inside. Service is a bit slow. They need to work on that."

Tandoor Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (168) • $$

"Overall an excellent experienceNice clean restaurant, with great service.An extensive menu with flavors from all over India.The vegetable samosas were very yummyThe buttered chicken very flavorful and not bland as some can be.The assortment of chutneys also very nicely done.Next time in the area I will definitely dine here again."

Thaliwala

★★★★★ 4.7 (40)

"If you find "typical" Indian food to be a mishmash of spices covering veggies or a protein in a casserole-style dish, head over to Thaliwala, which recently opened in a nondescript strip mall in Chanhassen.This sparkling clean, friendly restaurant offers traditional Indian fare, but their specialty is "Thali's," or plates. A plate is a large metal serving plate rimmed with metal bowls, each containing a small portion of chicken, lamb, or veggies seeped in delicious sauces, basmati or brown rice, and a variety of vegetables, lentils, a thick Indian soup. Each plate comes with papadums, but several types of nan are also available, as are the familiar samosas and momos, a meat or vegetable-filled dumpling. Dessert is Kheer, a sweet pudding made of rice, sugar, and condensed milk topped with freshly grated cardamom.There is also a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.My take: Refreshingly different and delicious. I'm going back and hope to see you there."

Dosa South Indian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (78)

"This is from the same owner as Hyderabad Indian Grill and our Dosa delivery order actually came from a Hyderabad location. I guess you could consider this their secret delivery menu! I absolutely love Hyderabad so it's no surprise that I'd love Dosa. The Dosa menu has a bit more of a complex twist with items that take more time to craft. We ordered a Masala Chai, the Onion Chilli Uthappam, Hyderabad's Special Chicken Biryani, and the Madras Chicken Curry! Everything came with extra sauces and rice.I don't even know where to begin with this order. The curry was delicious, fragrant, and perfectly spicy. The biryani was also delicious with perfectly cooked rice as always. Very texturally pleasing across the board. The Uthappam I've never had before and it was absolutely heavenly. Fluffy spongey "bread" that I used as a utensil for everything else!"

Kabob's Indian Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (127) • $$

"The food was good but the general vibe and cleanliness of the place was not. Place is a little ominous with basically a warning sign that people get sick from here, spiderwebs, everything looks beat to hell and back, and the restaurant name just exists on taped-up regular printer paper. They also had a sign on how to clean up vomit. That being said, nobody from my group is sick yet (it's been a few hours) and the food really was good. Tried the garlic and chili naan and both were solid, took the waitress' recommendation on the kadai chicken and it hit the spot. Good prices too for the gamble."

Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine - Eagan

★★★★☆ 3.9 (195) • $$

"Randomly landed on this place while scrolling through yelp for a place to eat at. Located in a small strip by other restaurants and stores. It was a little quiet when we got here with only a couple other tables around 5 pm. Place is a little older looking. The menus are old so the price is not updated. They even place a piece of paper to say price may differ from menu so if you really want to know how much something is, check. All of our dishes and drinks were more than menu price. This location has decent lassi for my liking. I did enjoy the mango more than strawberry. The food came out within reasonable time given that it wasn't busy. All of the dishes were delish and nothing to complain about. They were all flavorful. I honestly recommend all of the dishes we got. I did not enjoy the lamb curry because I'm not a lamb person and it def has the lamb aftertaste. Service was great. Please spend the money and update the menu, especially they are more than a dollar increase so customers can plan appropriate."

Gyro King

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"I almost skipped this place given the number of reviews but boy am I glad I didn't. Pulling up outside we could smell a fresh batch of chicken on the griddle and it smelled absolutely incredible. The guy behind the corner was super friendly and greeted everyone who came through the door warmly. He encouraged my son to try a sample of the chicken before he even ordered to make sure he liked it. We ended up getting combo plates and mango lassis (a creamy smoothie). My son getting chicken and I got lamb/chicken combo. The portions were generous (really enough for two meals if you aren't starving), the food was excellent and the kids liked it so much we ended up going back a second time the following week.Do yourself a favor and check this place out. They deserve to be successful."

India Palace

★★★★☆ 4.1 (203) • $$

"This is my local Indian go-to!! Everybody has their personal Indian spot and luckily for me it's one of the closer ones to my home - I would have been willing to drive for it though had it been further.The things that I would most recommend would be their tandoori murg and their tandoori shrimp. The tandoori murg has delicious, moist chicken thighs and legs that are served over tasty and pickle-y carrots anc onions. It is SO dang good!!! The shrimp is LOADED with spices and flavor and tends to be a little spicier than whatever level you tend to order it at, but it's so dang yummy!!! Together they're a perfect fusion.If you're looking for something a little saucier, their vindaloo is good, and I'd highly recommend their chicken with mushrooms - just all around solid food and a great value for what you pay!Also, if you're trying to get back to eating in restaurants, the place itself is a really classy little restaurant. It's got clean/modern classic vibes that you might not expect - perfect for a mid-week date night!!"

Dancing Ganesha - Maple Grove

★★★★★ 4.5 (28)

"This deserves five stars since its authentic Indian cuisine and the flavors are amazing, the ambiance is nice and it's one of a kind in the suburbs. The service was very prompt on a Monday night. The Neelgiri with chicken main entree was amazing and the Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower) appetizer was delicious. The Naan is a must order and goes great with entrees. The medium spice level was just right.I am so glad there's another authentic Asian place in the suburbs. Highly recommend!"

Sizzle Street

★★★★★ 4.6 (22)

"INCREDIBLE! The food, the service, atmosphere, drinks-all on point!My husband and I checked this place out for dinner on their opening day out of coincidence- were going to the grocery store and stopped here instead.We got the veggie samosas, garlic naan, and the chicken tikka masala, and lamb tikka masala. All the food was excellent- I would buy their tikka masala if I could! They said their hot is Minnesota spicy, and my husband totally agreed. I got mild because I'm not tolerant to spice and it was perfect- barely any heat. They have probably the best garlic naan I've ever had.I love that they changed up the traditional Indian menu by adding pizzas and pasta- great take on things for this area. The drinks were incredible and I can see myself stopping by after work for happy hour. We got the spicy pineapple margarita- perfect amount of heat paired with sweet from the pineapple. And I got the old fashioned- very straight forward drink.10/10 would recommend! So happy to have a non-chain restaurant here in Waconia!"

The Hyderabad Indian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (40)

"Wow I was impressed with my meal here. I got the chicken tikka masala and it was amazing! Huge portions too, 2 meals worth. The restaurant is currently under construction and not in the best area but def come for the food!"

Momo Dosa Street Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (19)

"My wife and I were on our weekly "Try a new restaurant" in the Twin Cities lunch. We scoped out Momo Dosa before hand I even even knew what I was going to order when I got there.I ordered a keema dosa with ground meat, red onion, parsley, zucchini, mozzarella parmesan cheese, basil, fennel seeds, a mutton momo with ground goat meat, cabbage, onion, spring onion, ginger, spices and my wife go sambar soup with split peas, carrots, gourd, moringa, red chilies, potato, shallots, pumpkin, tomatoes, curry leaf, tamarind. She got a side of piro hot chutney tomatoes, garlic, local habanero chili.It was about a 10 minute wait and then we got our text that it was ready.There were 6 momos and they were pretty good. I dipped them in the piro chutney, which gave it a fantastic kick. 8/10The dosa was amazing. The crepe was large and thin and crispy and held a ton of perfecgtly spiced meat. Really great. 10/10My wife gave me some of her soup and it was full of spices and I could see why she loved this vegetable soup on her trips to India. 10/10"

Jewel of India

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (117) • $$

"I've tried the Chicken Tika Masala here x4, and while it's not my favorite around, it's good. The Jewel Goat I found interesting, a bit tomato-y. The lamb Biryani is huge, but the lamb a tad gristley.Maybe I've only been here in the winter, because I associate this place with being cold, and a bit dank. The door is the most basic of single layer no relief, and the blustery breezes just come in uninvited. Or maybe my impression is because of the bathroom in the deep, dark basement. Regardless, I prefer take out here because I don't find the space inviting. It's just a rectangular room with not too much thought put into it.It's fine, I just wouldn't want to live there."

Darbar India Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (360) • $$

"Hungry in your hotel and feel the urge for Indian food? Look no further than Darbar Indian grill.Quick and easy ordering and fast delivery with Uber Eats. We started with the garlic naan bread 4/5 which paired well with the curry and jalfrezi. Paneer tikka masala is always a must and was delicious 5/5 topping the basmati rice. So rare to find an Indian place with jalfrezi and loved it 5/5. Plenty of vegetables with chicken. The sauces were also good with the naan bread.Good to the last bite! Would definitely order from here again."

Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (139) • $$

"We were staying across the street at the A Loft hotel, and popped in not expecting much. As soon as we entered, I noticed a rhythm to the way the staff was working the room. Super efficient, friendly, and around *just enough* to get you your food, with nothing more.And the food?! Wow was it fresh. Some of the freshest Indian flavors I've had in recent memory. The bread was piping hot and delicious, and the house made pickles were a punch in the mouth with flavor. Matar Paneer is a dish I will ALWAYS get when I have the chance, and Spice & Tonic's was a delight. Super clean and refreshing. Honestly everything was so dang good, and my only complaint isn't really even a complaint as much as an observation - they don't do hot very hot. We ordered on the higher end of their spice spectrum (1-5 scale) and nothing raised our temp in the slightest. I am not sure what the Indian food scene in Minneapolis looks like, but Spice & Tonic sure is dang good. If you're in the neighborhood, give them a try!"

Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine - Eden Prairie

★★★★☆ 4.2 (394) • $$

"We always get our take out here when in the mood for Indian. I have always been happy with the food and the online ordering is convenient and accurate. We never have had to wait beyond when they said our order would be ready. If you must wait, buy a mango lassi from the refrigerator and you will be glad you had to wait!We always get a paneer dish and have never been disappointed. The butter chicken was also delicious, and they always provide a generous portion of rice. Don't miss the naan! Fresh and soft, it's perfect for scooping up the sauces! I do hope to eat in sometime, but until then, the take out will have to do!"

India Palace - Eden Prairie

★★★★☆ 3.8 (159) • $$

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Since stumbling across this gem, we have become regulars. Their menu has a multitude of combinations and each one of them is absolutely delicious. I'm craving as I type! What I love about this menu is that it has options for everyone in the group. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Everyone that works there is so personable. Manjot & Amy are the best and at this point know our regular order by memory. I could list everything we've eaten and enjoyed, but this review would end up being pages long! Each dish has been delicious and I look forward to eating here and getting takeout regularly. If you was delicious Indian cuisine, this is the place to go!"

New York Gyro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (122) • $

"A good amount of food that was tasty and the sauce on the side was great! Very authentic place. Looking forward to try their other dishes!"

Campus Kabob

★★☆☆☆ 2 (3) • $

"Omg... I never know that samosa chat can be done in this way until I visited this place... they are having a choice of missing samosa chat with veggies and later mixed with sauces and as I am not aware of this I asked chef to keep the best and it tasted the worse... I felt like I am eating some raw meat with sauces... try your own luck in visiting this place"

Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

★★★★☆ 4.4 (211) • $

"Ordered food for pickup at Zait & Za'atar. Parking was really easy and the staff was super friendly. It also looks like they have a great dining room so next time I would like to dine in!We ordered:Chicken Shawarma PlateBaba Ganoush (Small)Msakhan Chicken PlateFor two, this was the perfect amount! We had some leftovers. We took the food home and it was still enjoyable! Definitely a versatile spot that is great for takeout and is probably even better dine-in! I've never had Msakhan Chicken before but saw it was one of their more popular dishes on Yelp, I'm really glad yelp has this feature because it got me to try something new and it was great! Would love to try this dish at other restaurants too."

Clay Oven

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)

"Excellent food. Spice level 1 is truly not spicy si I loved it. My husband ordered a 3 but he likes real heat so next time will ask for a 5. Samosas were excellent and well as all the other dishes. Ordered ahead and ready when I walked in. Would 100% recommend"

India Spice House Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (168) • $$

"I went here with a friend after wanting to try an Indian Buffet in the twin cities area. A coworker of his recommended India Spice House. The food was pretty good. There was a decent variety of vegetarian options. My friend wished there were more meat options, especially for the price. The buffet was $25. The most we've ever paid for a lunch buffet! The staff were nice and answered questions on some of the items on the buffet that we were unsure about ingredients on. The place was pretty clean. Overall not a bad place to eat, although I've had better. My main reason for the current rating is honestly the price for what we received. Pretty steep for a predominantly vegetarian lunch buffet."

India Palace Uptown

★★★★☆ 4.1 (227) • $$

"Had this for the first time last week and it definitely won't be my last! I went for lunch with a friend and we were seated right away. They were definitely busy with take out orders but it didn't feel busy. My friend and I ordered the following:veggie samosas- 8/10 delicious! my only critique would be the amount of sauces they gave and the texture of the mint chutney was a little different than what I'm used to but the samosa itself was delicious garlic naan- 10/10 fresh and absolutely perfectly cooked!!chicken tikka masala- 9/10 wow the taste is fantastic but I wish we had more of it!!chana masala- 8/10 it was a great option for people who are vegetarians because the flavors are all there!I cannot wait to come back and honestly, everything was decently priced and I left feeling really full!"

Kumar's Apple Valley

★★★★☆ 3.7 (116) • $$

"I came for lunch but was absolutely going to order off the menu - why you ask? Because they have an item that can take me through time. You see my grandmother would make what we call gunthapunganum, orbs of fried batter. These were incredibly tasty and she made them as a celebration or pick me up when I was a kid. The batter is not something that you can just make up, you need to plan a couple days ahead (at least that's how I remember it). I have asked for this at restaurants wherever I travel the US and have NEVER found a place that makes them. Now that my grandmother has passed it has been over 30 years since I've eaten these...I heard that Kumars has them on their menu, and I am NOT disappointed! They have them and they taste wonderful. This restaurant is different and we should judge it differently. This is a time travelling ship and not a restaurant. This will take you back to your grandmothers kitchen, where she will make you feel seen, and validated and able to do anything."

Taste of Nepal

★★★★☆ 4 (17)

"This place opened very recently (I believe some time in May 2021) next to a Nepali grocery store. The restaurant took over the dental office space formerly occupied by Dr. Lor. The food is SO. GOOD. So far I've sampled these entrees: the thali, palak paneer, the veggie momos (which are a MUST get!), Nepali chow mein, and the Nepali fried rice. Everything I've had is super flavorful and delicious. One tip, however - the default spice level for the chow mein is HOT, so if you can't handle lots of heat, make sure to let them know you want it mild (my son, who loves extremely hot food, confirmed the spice level). I love spicy food but the older I get, the less it likes me. Definitely gotta try the momos though. The achar sauce that goes with them is *chef's kiss.* This area is starting to get some really good restaurants - yay for the North End! The only drawback is that there isn't much parking here, but it hasn't been a problem when I've been and their takeout service is super fast. The space is fairly small but nice and cheery, and there's a huge TV which is generally either playing soccer matches or Nepalese singers. Looks like they are getting ready to start a buffet as well - there is a hot table set up at the rear of the restaurant but it wasn't going when I got there today.FIVE.STARS. Go here, get the momos and something else, and you will be happy."

Whistle Stop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (37) • $

"I'm giving this five stars because I've been coming to the Whistle Stop since I was a kid. It's more than a cafe at this point, it's a personal relic to many great stories told. This place is the opposite of fancy--it's filled with regulars, most dressed in camouflage and worn-in working clothes. Don't be afraid of tracking in mud.The waitress recognizes you and asks, "Do you want the usual?". It's got tchotchkes everywhere and a candy bowl up front (always grab an extra strawberry candy since they're so hard to come by). It's a put-your-phone-away-and-relax kind of perfect. (I love the Whistle Stop so much I even featured it in my children's book.) The food is basic breakfast goodness (I don't go there after breakfast time since this is usually my morning break from hunting). Two eggs (over-easy), hashbrowns (extra crispy), bacon, kielbasa, and quick grab the strawberry jams before your dad takes them all."

The Hyderabad Indian Grill - Minneapolis

★★★★☆ 4 (61)

"Solid. I only ordered one item for lunch and it was so delicious and warming on this snowy day that I will be back to make my way through the menu!I'm not sure why, but I'm usually hesitant to order from places that have more than one location. I think I just expect the quality to go down, however, that was not the case with this place! I ended up getting the Chicken Vindaloo. The chicken & potatoes were super tender, all smothered in a THICK curry-like sauce that had a nice heat and touch of clove! It came with a large side of the fluffiest basmati rice I've ever been served!Note, when you order takeout make sure to put what spicy level you want in the instructions section! I just decided on a medium level and next time might request more heat!"