The Most Delicious Indian in Phoenix

India Oven

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1056) • $$

"I keep going back for the incredible food! I normally avoid buffets like the plague, but I set my phobias aside for my love of this place. If you are not a fan of a buffet, you can skip lunch time and try the dinner menu. I do wish the food had more heat to it, but the owner kindly explained to me that the vast majority of the people in America cannot handle Indian spice levels, so they tone it down for their typical Arizona guest. Don't get me wrong, the flavor and quality are still top notch.Some of my favorites so far are the goat vindaloo (not spicy at all), samosas with chutnies, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, and the chicken curry. Service is always impeccable and attentive."

New India Gate

★★★★★ 4.5 (841) • $$

"This place offers a daily lunch buffet for $15.99 that even has goat curry in it! Plus, you can always order off of the menu. But the biggest most amazing part is they have 13 different variations of naan bread cooked in the traditional tandoor oven! The staff is absolutely amazing. The owners are always there and they greet and serve you!"

The Dhaba

★★★★☆ 3.9 (942) • $$

"We love The Dhaba, so much so that we drive from Surprise. The food is outstanding.I also want to say the family who owns it is also wonderful. They work so hard to run the restaurant, the children work full time and go to college. We have NEVER had anyone be disrespectful in anyway. The restaurant is quiet and clean. They even have a larger dinning area for lager groups. We will continue to drive across the valley to eat here and support a hardworking family."

Taj Mahal Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (781) • $$

"While living in Prescott for a year Taj Mahal became one of my go to places as I love Indian food & they were so good. When I moved to Chandler & realized they had a Scottsdale location 20 minutes away I was all over it.Vegetable samosas - crispy filled pastry filled with potatoes, peas, and spices. 2 pieces. Served with chutney.Vegetable curry - mixed vegetables in a spiced sauce. Ofcourse I made it extra hot.Peas Pulao - basmati rice sautéed with turmeric, onions, peas, almonds, & raisins.Garlic roti - whole wheat Indian bread. The only bad thing I can say is the parking is horrible as this is a busy area with lots of restaurants & not enough parking.I've been to Taj Mahal (both locations) many times & every thing is always great. This is by far my favorite restaurant in AZ."

Marigold Maison - Paradise Valley

★★★★☆ 4.1 (726) • $$

"Kicking off 2024 International Supper Club in January and we headed on over to Marigold Maison to start the year!Arrived on a Thursday evening and the place was busy, but we had reservations and were showed to our table pretty quickly.After checking out the menu I went chicken tikka masala and added an order of garlic naan bread.The chicken tikka masala was the perfect dish on this cool night, it was warm and rich in flavor. The side of rice served with the dish was perfectly cooked and enjoyed the peas in it. The naan bread was delish as well! This was a great meal! Look forward to coming back!"

Nandini Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (655) • $$

"Amazing food. The best Indian food in Phoenix. I've tried tons of places and Tempe has the best Indian and Nandini is the best spot. The lunch buffet is obviously amazing."

Flavors of India

★★★★☆ 4.3 (592) • $$

"I am so glad I found this place! I had dinner with my sister here on Saturday evening and wow was this place busy!We walked in and were quickly greeted by the worker at the counter. We told him it was our first time in and that we were dining in. The inside is very small but he quickly put together a table for us. They seemed to be having a rush with to go orders as a lot of people were waiting and or picking up.We sat down and cold water was brought out right away. We looked over the menu and decided on:1 CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - White meat chicken cooked in the clay oven and simmered in creamy tomato sauce.1 CHICKEN TIKKA SALADBoneless white chicken roasted in tandoor and served with fresh salad and raita dressing1 GARLIC NAANLeavened bread of all-purpose flour with a touch of garlic and cilantro1 TANDOORI/BUTTER NAANLeavened bread of all-purpose flour topped off with melted butter.2 White Rices1 SHAHI KULFIIndian homemade ice cream, flavored with almonds & pistachiosThe food was delicious and every dish tasted great. Everything came out hot, flavorful, and was made with love, props to the chef! The naan was also very good and it had a nice warm crisp to it.Service was great as we were checked up on several times. My drink and water were both refilled. The ice cream was delicious but portion wise though, not worth the $4.99 price. We received one small scoop.Overall the food was delicious and service was great! We will be back!"

Curry Corner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (825) • $$

"I have not been back to Curry Corner for several years since my first visit. I am not sure why. We stopped by on Saturday after 12 pm and there were not many people yet. The service was good and the food arrived fast. Once we finished our lunch, this place was getting pack with dine-in customers and takeout customers.All four curries that we got were so delicious and full of flavor. Chicken was juicy and tender. They made the simple dal lentil curry so specifically good. Karahi chicken curry was so memorable and I could not stop enjoying it. Paratha bread was my favorite. It is lightly fried but still soft and not too oily.I want to visit their chai corner next door for some chai or lassi."

India's Flame

★★★★★ 4.5 (486) • $$

"I normally go to New India Gate for Indian food, but as I live in Florence and that's on the west side of Phoenix it's a long drive. I stumbled across India's Flame simply by accident and decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did as the food here is outstanding! The Chicken Tikka Masala was super flavorful as were the Tandoori wings. The Garlic Naan was just to die for, and two helpings of everything later and you could have just about rolled me out the door.The staff were all great, and the prices were super reasonable. It's not a huge restaurant so I might get it to go if it's a Friday night or on the weekend, but cold Indian food is never really cold if it's spiced right."

Saffron Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (491) • $$

"I was in the area and I love Indian food, so I decided to give this place a shot.I ordered my usual which is chicken tandoori, some garlic naan and one samosa.The chicken tandoori was probably the best I have ever had. The flavor was amazing!!!The garlic naan was delicious. It tasted like it was cooked on an open fire.The samosa was also good.I just wished they had Coke Zero.The server got me the menu and took my order right away and let me know the status of my order frequently.The place is very simple inside and has some big numbers painted on the wall which I didn't understand it's meaning or purpose.I will definitely comeback when I am on the west side again."

India Garden

★★★★☆ 4.2 (481)

"Avondale offers delicious North Indian cuisine!Appetizer Assorted vegetarian appetizer. 5 pieces of crunchy veggie pakora, paneer bite, potato and pea filled samosa served with tamarind and fresh mint sauces.MainWe adopt the Chicken Makhni cooked with tandoori chicken, dark and light meat. The sauce is oooh so creamy and rich. We like it mild. Lamb Saag is spot on. Tender lamb with creamy spinach.Garlic Naan is lightly seasoned and cooked in the tandoori. Wipe your plates and bowls with this flat bread.Basmati rice is not complimentary. However, it is beautifully cooked and complements the curries.DessertChilled cinnamon rice pudding with a little ball treat in the soup dessert."

Ruchi Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (412) • $$

"Excellent south Indian restaurant. This is my second time here. It's so close I don't know why I've waited so long to come back. We were greeted by the owner when we arrived. We asked for help with the menu, he asked a few questions and then said he would take care of us! I really appreciate having my dishes spicy. It's cooked when ordered so my meal was prepared how I wanted it! We had a complete experience in terms of great food, cleanliness, hospitality and a decent price for the food. We will definitely be back! * Keep in mind they are closed from 3-5:00."

City of Spice

★★★★★ 4.7 (353) • $$

"Amazing Indian food!! Recommended by a friend for their authentic and delicious mix pf Northern and Southern Indian cuisine. The owner was super friendly and funny, she was happy to give her personal recommendations.Pretty chill/casual family friendly restaurant. Not fancy but such a gem. We enjoyed their spring dosa, tandoori chicken, garlic naan, butter chicken, and one more item I don't remember the name of...but these fried circular snacks where you put sauce in the center lol. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Tandoori chicken was tender and well spiced. The spring dosa had a nice cabbage filling inside.A little slow to give us water but they were so kind and chill about us bringing in some extra drinks and desserts to eat there. Definitely would return!"

Khyber Halal

★★★★☆ 4.2 (419) • $$

"Great lunchI'm so glad I stumbled across Khyber Halal. This place is a local small Afghan restaurant with a good selection of dishes, and the portions are very generous. This was my first sampling of Afghan cuscine and everything was really very good.On this visit we shared the Chicken Kabob, Chicken Biryani, Uzbek Pulao and garlic naan. Everything was fresh, made to order, and so flavorful. The naan was fresh, warm, slightly crispy and made perfectly. The meat dishes had great flavor, the meat was moist/tender, and the plating was beautiful and the serving sizes is more than enough for two people. The staff felt like family. They were so friendly and kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed. A must visit place for delicious food"

Namaste Indian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (320) • $$

"Warning: there will be an abduction of one of the lady chefs here. I must take home the chef who made the most amazing chicken biryani for me on Saturday night. It cannot be replicated by anyone else on planet earth. I don't care who dares to try to duplicate this dish. It won't happen. Perfection down to the moistness of the chicken and the addition of cashews. The beef vindaloo was great as well. The service was slow as it always is but the magical chicken biryani was worth the wait. I didn't take photos of the food because I devoured it quickly. But as I said before that chef is coming home with me. Watch out for the white van with no lights."

Haldi Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (319) • $$

"I ordered this as take out and wow!This was delicious Indian food with some amazing flavor. I ordered the yellow curry with a medium spice and kan it packs a kick. The rice was amazing and the mango drink was delicious. I'll be adding this place to try in person."

Guru Palace

★★★★☆ 3.8 (429) • $$

"This review is based on my Uber Eats orders. I have now ordered twice, and both times were consistently great! The food is packaged very nicely, as to avoid spills. You could even re-use the containers if you wanted to. Now let's get to the food. I ordered the Paneer Tikka Massala, with some garlic Naan for dippin.The Tikka Massala was sooooo creamy and delicious! The naan was buttery and flavorful. I very much look forward to going in person and trying out the buffet they offer."

Hilal Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (339) • $$

"I wish I could give this place a 6/5 stars.I went for the buffet today & I tried everything they had on their buffet offerings. The Jeera Aloo (cumin potatoes), chicken tikka, butter chicken, Daal fry, goat curry, goat paaya (trotters), nihari, Halwa, poori, phirni, Naan, everything is on-point and taste so yummy. The basmati rice is cooked so well, as soon as I opened the lid of the cooker, it smelled so fragrant and tasted just like home. Unlike many restaurants that serve different meats in the same curry, this place has a blend of spices that reminds me of food back home in India (similar to Pakistani food). This continues to remain my favorite South East Asian food restaurant in the area. Even after filling up on all the food, I don't feel overstuffed or lazy, it's really something I would recommend to anyone looking for authentic flavors, in a heartbeat."

Indian Delhi Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (453) • $$

"This Indian restaurant is still a 5 star for me. Here's an updated review since it has been a few years! Did an early Valentine's Day lunch buffet and as always the food was delicious. A few items had a bit of a kick.A buffet is a great choice to try several dishes that might be new to you! There was a fried cabbage dish that I had not tried before. Chicken seemed to be the main meat offering in many of the dishes, so if you want something not chicken related, the main menu might be a better choice.Service at noon was quick and our dirty dishes were whisked away quickly. I enjoy the interior, as there is always lots of tables."

Tap N Tikka

★★★★★ 4.6 (236) • $$

"Wow!! This spot is a gem!! We happen to be in the area and dropped in for dinner. Casual ambiance, with good prices. There was a wait but we sat at the bar because it was available. Renee was awesome friendly, professional and really knew the food. The food was so good we ordered chicken tikki it came with rice and we plain and it was so delicious I will be making a point to stop in when I am in the area."

Passage To India

★★★★☆ 3.9 (300) • $$

"Pretty solid Indian restaurant! The smell of all the spices hits you as soon as you enter, which is when you know it's real. It's a small and quiet place, but they do play indian music in the background, which I appreciated. There was one waiter for all the tables, and he looked miserable, but he got it done. We got paneer kati rolls for appetizers (not photographed), and for our meals, I got chicken Tikka masala, husband got lamb roganjosh, and we shared garlic naan and nut and raisin naan. I loved our entrees. They were a big portion, came with rice, and were extra buttery and rich. Only downside was the naan. They had no garlic/nut raisin flavor at all. They just tasted like regular naan."

Jewel of the Crown

★★★★☆ 3.8 (232) • $$

"This place is my favorite Indian restaurant in Phoenix. They have delicious white meat chicken Tikka Masala, I really like their sauce. They do tend to run on the spicier side so I always get mild. Their portion sizes are on the small size but its a decent meal for one and I prefer quality over quantity. I have learned to always get my food to go. This is because the in person service is so slow, expect to be there for two hours even if there are only three other parties in the restaurant. The garlic gnann is good and the vegetable korma curry is a nice supplementation to the Tikka masala main dish."

New India Bazaar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (238) • $

"Go here for their samosas and kachori. It is just $1 each and tastes so good. It is an Indian store with a restaurant at the back as well. We usually go here for snack items including sweets. Never tried food in their restaurant but prices are so damn reasonably here for everything. I would highly recommend this place. Don't expect a very welcoming greeting from the uncle at the counter but they are nice people. The store is small and very congested, however, they have so many things to be considered."

Biryani Pot, Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (154) • $$

"Delicious food, good service, clean table. Good quantity for the price.We had the Tandori chicken, Lamb Masala and the Lamb Vindoloo. Along with the garlic naan and onion naan.Absolutely delicious- nothing let us down."

Haldi Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (146) • $$

"Excellent lunch spot for good Indian cuisine. We started by ordering Gobi Manchurian from the appetizer menu, along with a vegetable biryani to supplement the lunch orders of butter chicken, lamb Rogan Josh, and chicken Tika masala. The service was great. They kept our drinks filled and checked in once and awhile. We took a leisurely lunch to chat and catch-up. The dining room is large with comfy booths. Dark and cool inside. Easy to find with plenty of parking in the plaza."

Al Hamra

★★★★☆ 3.9 (177) • $$

"My husband and I have been coming to Al Hamra for years. It's our favorite Indian restaurant in Phoenix. The food is consistently great. The naan always comes out piping hot. It's never very busy.....sometimes we are the only people there, but they appear to do more take out business than dine-in. It's a pleasant place to dine-in......nice tablecloths and cloth napkins. There are usually two servers working, and we always get great service. Al Hamra will continue to be our go to for Indian food!"

Hyderabad House Arizona

★★★★☆ 3.5 (210) • $$

"The food when it's good it's great but they do drop the ball sometimes.Even though I love the food personally, quality and consistency are not always up to the mark.The buffet gets very crowded it is the best way to sample different things on the menu.I have ordered my food to go most of the times and had a positive experience.Only wish they would step it up in terms of consistency and giving the same quality of food.Definitely try things from their Weekend specials menu.Cheers!"

Daawat Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (175)

"Updated review:This place stinks now. Went there today and very dissatisfied. Smell was unbearable. They really need professional cleaning in their restaurant. Food quality is deteriorating too. Might not return soon here. ---------This place is definitely on my top list of frequently visited restaurant. If I have to suggest 3 things to anyone , then below is my list :1- Mutton thali 2- Chicken thali3- Chicken dum biryaniThali comes with so much stuffs that you definitely can't eat alone. Something or other will be left. Would suggest 2 people to share one thali.Most authentic biryani they have is chicken dum biryani. Other biryani options are just okay not so great"

Lahori's Dhaba

★★★★☆ 3.8 (153) • $$

"One of my Indian co-workers wanted to try Lahori's Dhaba so we stopped in for lunch. I tried the Chicken Chana since they were out of tikka masala and the Chana was good. I'm no expert though.To my wimpy American spice tolerance, there was some heat to the mild but I would go again and try other things on the menu.Decor could use some improvement as it feels dark inside. Maybe it's an authentic dhaba experience?"

Little India

★★★★☆ 3.5 (166) • $

"An extra star for the prices here.We love visiting here whenever we are in that area. In fast we almost go every time we visit that side of the town. The reason being they have some really good fast and is vert reasonable too, Few seating tables and even the store but we usually get the seat to sit and eat. I would highly recommend this place for the taste. Don't expect ambiance though."

Raj & Rani's Indian Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (82)

"We were in the Mayo Clinic area craving good Indian food. Found this amazing place! Dalbir was awesome, gave us some great recommendations. We were looking for something light. We tired samosa chaat, chole bhature and vada pav. Everything was absolutely delicious!I loved the Indian music they were playing, reminded me of my high school days.Very clean restrooms, something you don't get to see in Indian restaurants. Great service! Highly recommended."

OM Indian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (208)

"Wide selection of Indian snacks and main dishes. The portions are quite large so it is great for families. What stood out was their paper dosas that were quite literally too big for the table. They could easily feed two people. The food was fresh and tasted good, would definitely return. It is definitely more of a casual eatery. Orders are taken at the register and are called out when ready so since we ordered multiple dishes they all came out at separate time."

Hyderabad Rasoi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (115)

"Last restaurant I tried in 2022, and I ended the year on a great culinary note! I don't eat Indian food super frequently, but I do really like it. I ordered on Grubhub and had my husband pick it up for me. He did have to wait a bit past the expected time, but not for a long time. I got spinach dal and 3 piece idly. I had never tried idly before but thought it was really good! I love any kind of lentil dish, and the spinach dal was amazing. Very spicy for me so I had to take breaks while eating it haha but it was so delicious. Really glad I got to try this place and their pricing is definitely affordable for the amount of food they give you! Would love to try something new next time!"

Bawarchi Biryanis

★★★★☆ 3.7 (107)

"Great experience, good food, and no complaints. Easy to find. Big tables for large group's. The whole family enjoyed. We will for sure come back!"

The India Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (74) • $$

"FYI that in the weekend they don't have lunch specials. I had goat dum biriyani for it was delicious, but unfortunately the goat was still chewy.This restaurant is a small business family owned which is great. I love that the family were working together in this restaurant either taking orders, preparing the food and clean the tables. I heard kids giggling in the background, it's remind me of the old days.Thank you for your delicious meal and happy new year!"