Top 10 Indian Restaurants In Cincinnati, Ohio

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If you have never visited Cincinnati, let us introduce it to you. A major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, Cincinnati is a bustling city that can fill your days quite pleasantly. If you are up for real exploring, then you will soon discover a number of attractions around here, including museums (like the Cincinnati Art Museum), some lovely indoor botanical gardens, a zoo, the center’s fascinating Fountain Square, and also a couple of centers showcasing the history of slavery. However, here, one can also find a spectacular Indian food scene, which you honestly can’t miss. If you feel like having a dish of particularly rich flavors and aromas, then explore with us the top 10 Indian restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio, and don’t forget to visit once in town.

1. Ambar India Restaurant

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Specializing in North Indian cuisine, the Ambar India Restaurant is one of the top choices for delicious Indian and Pakistani food in Cincinnati. If you are a tandoori fan, then this should be your favorite spot, since they make wondrous tandoori oven dishes, and also incredible curries. As expected, there are plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with the chicken tikka masala and the saag paneer (greens with cottage cheese) among their most popular dishes. The place is basic yet very cozy.

Ambar India Restaurant

Address: 350 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States

Website: Ambar India Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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2. Amma's Kitchen

Paneer Chettinad is a spicy and flavourful South-Indian dish. Cottage Cheese cooked in spicy chettinad curry sauce. Come try this dish at Amma’s Kitchen, Cincinnati www.ammaskitchen.com

Posted by Amma's Kitchen on Friday, 27 April 2018

If you are in town and looking for some homemade-style vegetarian food, then try out Amma’s Kitchen. This restaurant specializes in South Indian cuisine with extra attention to vegetarian as well as vegan dishes. Their menu includes classic favorites alongside new dishes, all reflecting the rich Indian cuisine. Among their popular dishes are the idli (a rice cake snack), the gobi Manchurian (an Indochinese fried cauliflower), and rasam (spicy soup). On Wednesdays, they go vegan and present an all-vegan lunch buffet.

Amma's Kitchen

Address: 7633 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237, United States

Website: Amma’s Kitchen

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

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3. Shaan Indian Cuisine

Posted by Shaan Indian Cuisine on Monday, 26 March 2012

Offering lunch, dinner, and a buffet option (which seems to be pretty popular and is reasonably priced), Shaan Indian Cuisine uses the freshest and finest ingredients to prepare delicious Indian meals. Dishes you should give a try once here are the chicken tikka and the saag paneer, while a mango fruit cocktail always helps to wash it down. The ambiance is not something extraordinary, but even if you feel that the setting is just not right, you can also take out and enjoy it at home.

Shaan Indian Cuisine

Address: 3880 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209, United States

Website: Shaan Indian Cuisine

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

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4. Baba India Restaurant

Posted by Baba India Restaurant on Monday, 1 April 2019

Baba India Restaurant is a fine place where you can taste the real flavors of India; they are always made with the freshest ingredients. There is a pretty diverse lunch buffet that includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, along with salad and dessert, and which you can enjoy on the premises or take out. For dinner, there is also a great variety of food to choose from; some of the must-try dishes are the chicken tikka masala and the vegetable pakora. An extensive list of special drinks and wine is also available.

Baba India Restaurant

Address: 3120 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209, United States

Website: Baba India Restaurant

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

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5. Adeep India

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With a bunch of awesome reviews, Adeep India seems to be a favorite restaurant among locals in Cincinnati. Some of their not-to-be-missed specialties are the delicious garlic naan, the saag paneer (spinach with cottage cheese cubes), and the chicken curry as well. The place is open daily and offers take-out and delivery services. As with every good Indian restaurant, there is a large variety of pakoras, samosas, biryanis, tandoori specialties, paratha, plenty of vegetarian dishes, and also vegan options.

Adeep India

Address: 211 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, United States

Website: Adeep India

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm

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6. Swad Indian Restaurant

Maya, Aj, and the old Dushmesh staff are back! Here is their new, and gorgeous restaurant, Swad, located in College...

Posted by Swad Indian Restaurant Cincinnati on Monday, 26 May 2014

Another very promising establishment named Swad Indian Restaurant, opens daily, except on Mondays, and serves lunch and dinner. Delivery, dine-in and take out are all options here. And high-quality fresh ingredients are what they use to create stunning dishes. Among their top dishes are the chicken tikka masala and the saag, although their menu also features a number of vegetarian, chicken, goat, and seafood specialties. Their daily buffet is a good option if you want to try several different flavors, appreciating the Indian Cuisine.

Swad Indian Restaurant

Address: 1810 Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239, United States

Website: Swad Indian Restaurant

Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 10pm (closed on Mon)

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7. Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carryout

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Hit up Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carryout if you are looking for some authentic Indian cuisine. If there is no space to dine in as it’s a rather small place, then go for their take-out services or you can even have your food delivered at home. Among their most flavorful dishes and snacks are definitely the chicken tikka, the malai kofta (potato and cheese fried balls), the saag paneer, and the chicken vindaloo (marinated in spicy mixture with vinegar). Reasonably priced large portions of North Indian food await its curious customers.

Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carryout

Address: 313 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, United States

Website: Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carryout

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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8. Dusmesh Indian Restaurant

Posted by Dusmesh on Tuesday, 1 August 2017

One of the finest Indian eateries in Cincinnati, Dusmesh Indian Restaurant features a fascinating lunch buffet with over 25 items to taste that satisfies your Indian food craving. Open daily for lunch and dinner, they also offer delivery, online ordering, and catering services as well. You are also allowed to bring your own alcohol. If you happen to visit the place, make sure you try the chicken tikka masala and any of the great selection of naan. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available to accommodate everyone’s needs.

Dusmesh Indian Restaurant

Address: 944 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States

Website: Dusmesh Indian Restaurant

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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9. Aaj India Restaurant

Posted by Aaj India on Friday, 15 June 2018

Enjoy some authentic Indian cuisine from Aaj India Restaurant in any way you want: dine-in, delivery, uber, or take out. An incredible lunch buffet is available daily and can include delicious items like saag paneer, vegetable biryani, chicken tandoori, and kadai paneer (cottage cheese in onion tomato gravy). They also accept coupons.

Aaj India Restaurant

Address: 4875 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238, United States

Facebook page: Aaj India Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 10pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 10pm

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10. Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

The perfect start to a perfect long weekend is waiting for you! Come join us for everyone's favorites at Taj Mahal Indian Cusine.

Posted by Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine on Thursday, 30 August 2018

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant that features North Indian dishes, prepared by using only natural and fresh ingredients. Here, you can choose to dine in, take your order out, or even have it delivered at your preferred place. Dietary needs are also taken into consideration, thus they offer gluten-free and vegan options. Their must-try dishes include dal makhani (black lentils and kidney beans in butter sauce), saag paneer, and garlic naan. The menu features a variety of dishes, like biryanis, soups, goat, lamb and fish curries, and tandoori, among others.

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

Address: 8592 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231, United States

Website: Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 9:30pm; Sat: 12pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 3pm - 9pm

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Choose Indian for your stay in Cincinnati

With such a great selection of delightful specialties from North and South India, how can someone not treat themselves to some really good food? Just ask for your preferred level of spiciness and let the delicate flavors do the rest. And rest assured, you will keep asking for Indian food.

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