10 Best Indian Restaurants In Ann Arbor, Michigan

indian restaurants in ann arbor
Ryan Joshua
Ryan Joshua 
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If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience and wanting to try different tastes in your mouth at once, then you should definitely try Indian cuisine. Indian cuisine is perfect for everyone, especially those that are shifting into a vegetarian way of living without sacrificing the unique taste of spices and curries. There are also a lot of variety and choices when you choose to eat Indian meals. In fact, the unique taste of Indian cuisine is becoming more and more popular in the United States, such as in Michigan. Try Indian cuisine from one of the best Indian restaurants in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

1. Cardamom Restaurant

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Posted by Cardamom Restaurant on Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Cardamom Restaurant in Ann Arbor is regarded as the number one delivery restaurant in town which boasts of their traditional Indian cuisine made from the most authentic ingredients that you can only find in India. If you are craving for some authentic Indian cuisine delivered right at your doorstep, then you should trust Cardamom Restaurant. Some of their bestsellers include garlic naan, saag paneer, vegetarian somosa, and gosht madhurai.

Cardamom Restaurant

Address: 1739 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Website: Cardamom Restaurant

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am – 3pm, 5pm –10:30pm; Sun: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm (closed on Mon)

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2. Everest Sherpa Restaurant

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Posted by Everest Sherpa Restaurant on Thursday, July 22, 2021

Named after the highest mountain in the world, the Everest Sherpa Restaurant features cuisines by the Sherpa people coming from Nepal, Tibet, and India, bringing their tradition and culture through food from the mountains of the Himalayas to Ann Arbor. They only use the most authentic and freshest ingredients for your food. When you are dining at Everest Sherpa Restaurant, make sure to try their momos, curries, dumplings, vegetable pakora, garlic naan, and Tibetan bread.

Everest Sherpa Restaurant

Address: 2803 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States

Website: Everest Sherpa Restaurant

Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11am–3pm, 5pm – 9pm (closed on Mon)

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3. Namaste Flavours Arbor

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Posted by Namaste Flavours Ann Arbor on Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Namaste Flavours Arbor offers a wide variety of Indian dishes that are freshly prepared, has the best ingredients, and is not compromised by its low price. If you are not really that familiar with the various kinds of Indian food, then they also offer a full buffet available every day by lunchtime so that you can be free to try the different flavors of India. You should definitely try their chicken tikka masala, paneer tikka masala, samosas, chutney, chicken 65, chicken Manchurian, and chicken biriyani.

Namaste Flavours Arbor

Address: 400 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Website: Namaste Flavours Arbor

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm; Sun: 11:30am – 3pm, 5pm–9pm

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4. Madras Masala Restaurant

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Posted by Madras Masala Indian cuisine on Saturday, July 8, 2017

Madras Masala Restaurant serves the best and the most authentic South Indian cuisine with a lunch buffet being offered every day, including unlimited dosas. Aside from chicken, they also serve boneless lamb and goat that are halal-certified and also included in their lunch buffet. They also have more than a hundred options for vegetarians. Their bestsellers include tempuras, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, mango mousse, biryani, madras masala chicken, and naan bread.

Madras Masala Restaurant

Address: 328 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Website: Madras Masala Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am – 2:45pm, 5pm – 9:45pm; Sat: 12pm – 3:15pm, 5pm – 10pm; Sun: 12pm – 3:15pm, 5pm – 9:45pm

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5. Once Upon A Grill

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Posted by Once Upon A Grill on Friday, May 27, 2016

Once Upon A Grill is well-known to the locals for having some of the best and most affordable Middle Eastern food in the area. That is because they serve authentic Indian dishes at a very inexpensive price. When you are at Once Upon A Grill, make sure to order one of their bestsellers like butter chicken, mutton curry, fish tandoori, saag paneer, kati rolls, and paratha. However, Once Upon A Grill is not very spacious so it would only be great for intimate dinners for two or three.

Once Upon A Grill

Address: 1947, 3148 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States

Website: Once Upon A Grill

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri: 4pm - 11pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 11pm (closed on Mon)

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6. Shalimar Cuisine of India

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Posted by Shalimar Restaurant on Sunday, June 6, 2021

Shalimar Indian Restaurant in Ann Arbor is one of the best Indian places in the city. They are known to serve delicious Indian foods in the most authentic way possible. The restaurant specializes in North Indian, Tandoori, and Mughlai cuisines that are available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties. Some of their highly recommended dishes include chicken lemon tadka, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, gobi, mango chutney, and Punjabi fish.

Shalimar Cuisine of India

Address: 307 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Website: Shalimar Cuisine of India

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9:45pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9:45pm

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7. Curry On

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When you are craving some good Indian food, you should just keep calm and “Curry On!” Curry On is one of the best Indian restaurants in Ann Arbor that strives to provide everyone a very unique Indian cuisine experience by means of their traditional recipes and genuine flavors combined in a meal. Their chefs are really capable of experimenting with new flavors to give life to the traditional way of cooking Indian meals. Their bestsellers include butter chicken, burrito, samosa chaat, kati rolls, butter paneer, paneer tika masala, paneer taco, potato chicken curry, and mango lassi.

Curry On

Address: 2711 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, United States

Website: Curry On

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm (closed on Sun)

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8. India Cafe

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India Cafe in Ann Arbor has been serving quality Indian food and Indian groceries since it first opened to the public in 1994. Tasawar Shah, the owner of India Cafe, has also been the chef of the restaurant for the last 15 years. He has been cooking specialty Indian dishes and classic favorites for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to try their achari baingan, dal makhani, chole, roti, naan, kheer, mango lassi, vegetable Manchuria, samosa, aloo paratha, and onion kulcha on your next visit to India Cafe.

India Cafe

Address: 1143 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, United States

Website: India Cafe

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12:30pm - 8pm (closed on Mon)

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9. Earthen Jar

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Earthen Jar is a family-run and family-friendly Indian restaurant in Ann Arbor. Since it is a family-run restaurant, expect a very homely ambiance and a very amazing service - making you feel just like being in your own family. You will surely crave more as you get to try their amazing Indian dishes. Patrons claim that they have the best Indian buffet in town so you should definitely try that the next time you dine in at Earthen Jar. They also serve gluten-free, keto-friendly, and vegetarian-friendly dishes so everyone can enjoy what they are offering.

Earthen Jar

Address: 311 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Website: Earthen Jar

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 8pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm

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10. Taste of India

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Taste of India in Ann Arbor is known to be one of the hidden gems of the city when it comes to Indian and Asian food. They also serve quality and authentic Indian dishes, the place always being crowded with students and employees. You should really try their chicken tikka masala, chutney, samosas, chicken biryani, gulab jamun, chicken korma, tiki masala, naan, chai, pakoda, and paneers.

Taste of India, Ann Arbor

Address: 217 S State St Ste B, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Website: Taste of India, Ann Arbor

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm; Fri: 11:30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10:30pm; Sat: 11:30am – 10:30pm; Sun: 11:30am – 9:30pm

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Enjoy authentic and delicious Indian dishes in Ann Arbor

Chicken Tikka
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Indian dishes are really great and delicious and it is really a good thing that Ann Arbor has a lot of Indian restaurants for you to try dining in real soon. Make sure to try one of these great Indian restaurants and sample one of their best sellers. Bon appetit!

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