Roots Indian Bistro Review: Melrose's Crowd-Pleasing Spot for Classics With a Twist
Vindaloo soup dumplings, mac and cheese pakoras and a clove-scented lamb vindaloo. Why Roots is Melrose's easy pick for every kind of Indian dinner.
Baar Baar Review: Chef Sujan Sarkar's Bollywood-Bright Bar Takes Over Downtown LA
Kashmiri duck birria tacos, shrimp ghee roast and cocktails named for Bollywood classics. Why Baar Baar is downtown's Indian night out.
Fitoor Review: Santa Monica's Glamorous Oceanfront Indian Grill and Lounge
Lamb shank rogan josh, avocado chaat and a gulab jamun crème brûlée a block from the beach. Why Fitoor is the Westside's Indian night out.
Pijja Palace Review: Silver Lake's Bib Gourmand Sports Bar Where Pasta Gets the Masala Treatment
Malai rigatoni, green chutney pijja and dosa onion rings under a wall of TVs. Why LA's most talked-about Indian sports bar is still worth the wait.
Karizma Review: Mount Vernon Triangle's Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian Dining Room
Chevre and herb naan, lamb kakori kebab and a 37-ingredient signature dish. Why Karizma is one of DC's best-value modern Indian meals.
Rasika Review: The Penn Quarter Classic That Taught Washington to Love Indian Food
Crispy palak chaat, honey-glazed black cod and a dining room that hums from lunch to last call. Why Rasika is still Washington's Indian benchmark.
Carnival by Trèsind Review: DIFC's Most Theatrical Indian Night Out
Tom yum rasam, dhokla tres leches and cocktails in clouds of dry ice. Why Carnival by Trèsind is DIFC's most playful Indian restaurant.
Masti Review: Downtown Dubai's Cocktail-Fueled Take on New India
Tandoori chicken bao, tuna bhel tartare and a Jaggery Old Fashioned. Why Masti is Downtown Dubai's liveliest Indian sharing-plates spot.
GupShup Review: Gramercy's Two-Story Love Letter to Old Bombay
Mutton sukka, bone marrow with kulcha and a kulfi falooda you'll fight over. Why GupShup is NYC's most fun Indian night out.
Bungalow Review: Vikas Khanna's East Village Clubhouse Is Worth the Hype
A chandelier-lit greenhouse, Ammi's lamb chops and a house dal you'll dream about. Why Bungalow is the East Village's most glamorous Indian dinner.
Indian Accent Review: Ten Years On, Midtown's Indian Fine-Dining Pioneer Still Delivers
Blue cheese naan, smoked duck momos and ghee roast lamb in a calm room near Central Park. Why Indian Accent is still NYC's polished Indian classic.
Passerine Review: Flatiron's Seasonal Indian Restaurant Starts a New Chapter
Bombay schmear, a Maine lobster roll and crab dum biryani from a new chef. Why Passerine is NYC's most inventive Indian dining room to watch.
Amrina Review: The Woodlands' Jewel-Box Indian Palace Is Worth the Drive
Truffle raj kachori, a 48-hour dal and cocktails served in designer handbags. Why Amrina in The Woodlands is Houston's most theatrical Indian dinner.
Kokum Review: East Dulwich's Ex-Gymkhana Kitchen Is Worth the Overground Ride
Gymkhana pedigree at neighborhood prices: khumb palak, pastry-lidded biryani and sticky pork ribs. Why Kokum is South London's best Indian restaurant.