10 Best Indian Restaurants In Dallas, Texas

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Maria Cristina
Maria Cristina 
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The progressive city of Dallas in North Texas is the region’s cultural and commercial center. There are museums like The Crow Collection of Asian Art and Dallas Museum of Art, both located at the Arts District, that showcases art pieces collected over the centuries. It’s home to the world’s major wholesale merchandise complex, Dallas Market Center and US Army and Air Force Exchange Service world headquarters. Dallas is also a multicultural city popular for its high concentration of shopping centers and restaurants. It is the third most populated city in the state that is ethnically diverse. Its population is a mix of European, Hispanic, African American descent, and a few Asians. It’s not surprising that there would be a diversity of cuisines you can enjoy when you visit Dallas. Below is our list of the best Indian restaurants in Dallas.

1. Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant & Bar


Taj Mahal India Restaurant and Bar is a fine dining establishment located in Medow Central Plaza popular for its posh modern interiors, relaxing ambiance, and the finest authentic Indian food they serve. Chef Gill (Charangjit Gill) has over 30 years of culinary experience and a deep passion for Indian food. He only uses the best cuts of meat and the freshest vegetables and ingredients when preparing his dishes. Geet, the front desk manager, greets you by the door when you come to visit. Together with his staff, they make sure that every customer feels at home and have the best dining experience. Book online for a reservation. They offer a wide selection of appetizers, shorba aur salad, tandoori breads, Aabe-e-Bahar, biryani, desserts, tandoor from the clay pit, Bahar-e Mahal Gosht, Bahar-e-Subz, kids meal, and achaar and chutney.

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant & Bar

Address: Meadow Central Market 10455 N Central Expy #120, Dallas, TX 75231, United States

Website: Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant & Bar

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

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2. India Chaat Cafe


India Chaat Café serves the best chaat and North Indian food in Dallas. Their chef, Jinger Singh, has mastered the art of Indian cuisine and creates the best desi style pizzas, chaats, curries, tandoori, and wraps. He uses a unique cooking style in making both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that include fish, shrimp, chicken, and lamb. Every day they offer a special menu available before and after 4 pm. They also have a different menu for catering services with the inclusion of a live tandoor upon request. You can also contact Chef Jinger for any inquires on the pricing and food selection. Their restaurant on Preston Road has a casual dining ambiance so you can relax while you enjoy the food with family and friends.

India Chaat Cafe

Address: Preston Frankford Center 18101 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75252, United States

Website: India Chaat Cafe

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30pm

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3. Shivas Bar and Grill


Shivas Bar and Grill serves scrumptious Southern and Northern Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner to their patrons. Book online for an intimate meal for two or a mini celebration for twenty people. They also offer catering services. The restaurant has a red brick facade and bright pastel-colored interiors providing a cozy casual ambiance perfect for a simple date and family gathering. It has a small sidewalk patio where you can dine al fresco. Drop by and try their ‘Royal Meal for Two’ and choose between the meat classic and vegetable classic paired with your preferred beverage.

Shivas Bar and Grill

Address: 1001 Ross Ave #132, Dallas, TX 75202, United States

Website: Shivas Bar and Grill

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

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4. Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine

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With its chic and upscale interiors, Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine was awarded by D Magazine as 2019 Best Indian Restaurant. The restaurant is family-owned and operated and has gained popularity for serving authentic Indian cuisine using the freshest and high-quality ingredients at a very reasonable price. They specialize in Mughlai cuisine which are the aromatic dishes of ancient emperors. These include biryanis, kebabs, kormas, and pulaos. The owners, Javeed Khan together with his spouse Sonia, brought to Dallas these dishes that give you a taste of royalty. They also provide catering services.

Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine

Address: 5301 Alpha Rd Suite 14, Dallas, TX 75240, United States

Website: Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine

Opening hours: Tue - Wed: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10pm; Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:30pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5:30pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5:30pm - 10pm (closed on Mon & Thu)

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5. Kalachandji's


For 37 years, Kalachandji’s has been serving the community of Dallas Fort Worth and maintained its reputation as the best restaurant serving Indian food. They specialize in Ayurvedic style of cooking and vegetarian dishes. They use only the freshest produce, coconut oil, extra virgin oil, gluten-free ingredients, and turbinado sugar in creating their signature dishes without using onions, eggs, fish, meat or garlic. They prepare a special menu when there is a special holiday like Thanksgiving or Diwali. Every day they have a different menu that you can enjoy eating in the restaurant. The interiors decorated with a traditional rustic Indian motif complete with dining tables for two around a giant tree in the center provide a romantic ambiance. They have a huge community hall and classrooms ideal for banquets, grand occasions, lectures, and celebrations.

Kalachandji’s

Address: 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX 75223, United States

Website: Kalachandji’s

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5:30am - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 12am - 3pm, 5:30pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)

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6. Vindu


Vindu offers the colorful cuisine of India with a fusion of eastern and western. They have been operating since 1996 as a strip-mall restaurant with lovely bright modern interiors for casual dining. They offer a lunch buffet and catering services. Their menu includes appetizers that are deep-fried using vegetable oil served with pakoras and mild coconut chutney and hot tomato, soups and salads, breads and side orders, South Indian preparations, and many more.

Vindu

Address: 4701 Frankford Rd #237, Dallas, TX 75287, United States

Website: Vindu

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

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7. Mumbai Grill


Mumbai Grill serves their best North Indian dishes which are made from the owner and chef’s heirloom recipes. The chef and owner, who has been in the culinary business for 25 years, named the restaurant after his favorite Indian city where he learned to become a chef. Their freshly cooked meals using ingredients of the highest quality are served in their lunch buffet and dinner ala carte service. They use only halal meat in creating their savory grilled, curry, and tandoor dishes. After trying their wide variety of meat and vegetable entrees, enjoy their traditional desserts like the delicious gulab jamun.

Mumbai Grill

Address: 17370 Preston Rd #490, Dallas, TX 75252, United States

Website: Mumbai Grill

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

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8. Cloves - Spice of India


From a small counter in the Farmer’s Market, you can enjoy freshly made Indian fusion food. Chef Afifa Nayeb, the owner of Laili, a famous Mediterranean restaurant, creates her own interpretation of Southern and Northern Indian cuisine using the freshest and finest authentic ingredients. She offers a wide selection of platters containing wraps, samosas, kebabs, dips, and salads paired with freshly made coffee and baked goods. You can book their catering and delivery services online and can request to customize the menu for the platters.

8 Cloves – Spice of India

Address: Dallas Farmers Market 920 S Harwood St Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75201, United States

Website: 8 Cloves – Spice of India

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

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9. Roti Grill


Roti Grill has been serving the best Indian food in Dallas and Frisco in a relaxing and casual atmosphere. They provide dine-in, online orders, delivery, and catering services. Their Indian food is well spiced and has generous servings which earn valuable remarks from their patrons. Their customers come all the way from Fort Worth just to have chicken tikka masala and samosas. They offer a well-balanced menu with starters, soups, and salads; main dishes like biryani, vegetarian, and tandoori. They also offer sides and breads, a kid’s menu, a beverage list that includes chai milk tea and mango lassi. Have a sweet ending to your meal by ordering kheer rice pudding or gulab jamun.

Roti Grill

Address: 4438 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, United States

Website: Roti Grill

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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10. Spice In The City


Spice in The City is a posh restaurant serving a brilliant mix of Indian-Tex-Mex food in downtown Dallas. It is owned by a chef and registered dietician Navin Hariprasad so you can be assured that their meals are not only healthy but also flavorful. They use purely organic meats and the freshest vegetables in creating their dishes. Enjoy your dining experience by savoring their vegan/vegetarian dishes with luxurious modern surroundings. Try their starters, main dishes, salads, and chef specials which are gluten-free and guaranteed vegan. Dine al fresco on their patio and cap the night with desserts like Organic Mango Lassi and Paratha Sopapillas with a dipping sauce of Saffron Agave.

Spice in the City

Address: 1512 Commerce St #101, Dallas, TX 75201, United States

Website: Spice in the City

Opening hours: Sat: 5pm - 9pm; Mon - Fri: 7pm - 10:30am, 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm (closed on Sun)

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Why you'll love Indian food

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Indian cuisine is so diverse that is why it is one of the most sought-after cuisines in the world. It reflects the various traditions and regional differences of India in terms of culture, climate, cooking techniques, and the use of available spices and other ingredients. It continues to develop with its cultural exchanges with western cultures. You will taste the difference once you’ve tried all the restaurants we’ve recommended above. Remember to include these restaurants in your travel plans when you visit Dallas, Texas.

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