Kentucky - the “Bluegrass State" of the United States. Known for its bourbon distilleries and bluegrass music, the state is also popular for Kentucky fried chicken and also offers a wide range of Southern cuisine. Interestingly, Indian cuisine is also popular in the state and loved by the locals. With its unique combinations of spices, endless variety of flavors, and unending demand, Indian food has been popping up all over the world through various restaurants that promise to deliver an authentic Indian cuisine experience. Hurry up and book your table at one of the below-mentioned Indian restaurants in Kentucky, the USA and have a gala time with your friends and family.
1. Taj India Restaurant, Lexington
Posted by Taj India Indian Restaurant on Sunday, 23 September 2018
Located off Patchen Drive, Taj Indian Restaurants offers almost all varieties of Indian food imaginable. Right from the North Indian to South Indian, the restaurant has a delectable mix of all. The hottest-selling items of this joint are their samosas, chicken tikka masala, lentil soup, tandoori items, and the Punjab-inspired saag paneer. The place also offers vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian thali for those looking to devour a wider variety of Indian cuisine. The restaurant has a casual and cozy atmosphere and is usually a quiet place to enjoy your meal.
Taj India Restaurant
Address: 154 Patchen Dr #68, Lexington, KY 40517, United States
Website: Taj India Restaurant
Opening hours: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm (daily)
2. Guru India Restaurant, Crescent Springs
A place known for its North Indian cuisine, Guru India Restaurant is located in Crescent Springs. The restaurant prides itself on serving authentic Indian cuisine, especially dishes directly from the tandoori oven and curry-based dishes that are made from freshly sourced and the choicest of ingredients. Besides providing a wide spread of North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, the restaurant has been lauded time and again for its saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and lamb dishes. The place offers a very homely and cozy ambiance for those looking for some peace and quiet during their meals.
Guru India Restaurant
Address: 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, KY 41017, United States
Website: Guru India Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:45pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
3. Masala Fine Indian Cuisine, Richmond
Posted by Masala Richmond on Monday, 11 February 2019
Quality service, quality ingredients, and quality food are what Masala Fine Indian Cuisine restaurant in Kentucky swears by. Prepared with freshly sourced ingredients accompanied by spices imported from India, this restaurant’s food is sure to tantalize the tastebuds of any Indian food lover. They are famous for their chicken and lamb curry-based items as well as for their pakodas and samosas. One can choose from a myriad of homely dishes right from vegetarian to non-vegetarian, seafood, and vegan and gluten-free options. The place also offers a 7-day all-you-can-eat lunch buffet menu that is a hit with many.
Masala Fine Indian Cuisine
Address: 1000 Center Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, United States
Website: Masala Fine Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
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4. Shalimar Indian Restaurant, Louisville
One of the oldest and one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Kentucky, Shalimar Indian Restaurant has truly come a long way in catering to its customers. Serving delectable North Indian and tandoori dishes, the restaurant is frequented by many for its iconic dishes like chicken tikka, saag, chicken curry, samosa, and desserts like kheer. The place offers a pleasant ambiance to its visitors and the great food tastes even better with the choicest of wines. The place is almost always packed with loyal customers who enjoy its vibrant atmosphere. This place offers a sumptuous lunch buffet menu suitable for all age groups.
Shalimar Indian Restaurant
Address: 1850 S Hurstbourne Pkwy #125, Louisville, KY 40220, United States
Website: Shalimar Indian Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm
5. Curry House Indian Restaurant, Lexington

Curry House Indian Restaurant is located off Nicholasville Road in Kentucky. The place offers a wide range of Indian dishes and offers a lunch buffet every day. It also has a special dinner buffet on Fridays. The restaurant has abundant vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian dishes but it is frequented mostly for dishes like chicken tikka masala, curry, and chana masala. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free options are available on request. Warm hospitality is something that Curry House Restaurant truly believes in whether it is preparing the dishes with love or serving the food which is also the USP of this place.
Curry House Indian Restaurant
Address: 2220 Nicholasville Rd #160, Lexington, KY 40503, United States
Website: Curry House Indian Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 2.30pm, 5pm - 9.30pm; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9.30pm (closed on Mon)
6. Taj Palace Indian Restaurant, Louisville
Posted by Taj Palace - Indian Cuisine on Sunday, 16 June 2019
Easily one of the most popular options for eating out in Kentucky, Taj Palace Indian Restaurant charms you with its royal as well as homely ambiance. Its chicken tikka masala has been lauded time and again by visitors. This restaurant prides itself on being one of the cleanest eating joints of the area. One can enjoy a very wide variety of Indian dishes especially those straight from the tandoor. The tikka masala entrée, saag, and the naan are hot favorites among the visitors and also show the culinary genius of the chef. What’s more, the restaurant is open every day and has something for everyone.
Taj Palace Indian Restaurant
Address: 2929 Goose Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40241, United States
Website: Taj Palace Indian Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
7. Clay Oven Indian Restaurant, Louisville
Posted by Clay Oven Indian Restaurant on Thursday, 12 December 2019
Associated with Masala Fine Indian Cuisine, this restaurant also swears by its fresh ingredients and quality food preparation. The restaurant offers North India-influenced cuisine with tandoor (clay oven) dishes being their signature items. They also offer a selection of the spice level (mild, medium, Indian-hot) to the customers to cater to all kinds of taste buds. Their lamb dishes are made from real Australian lamb rather than frozen varieties and they emphasize on not using any preservatives in their preparations. Their 7-day lunch buffet is a huge crowd-puller that is accompanied by a vibrant dining atmosphere.
Clay Oven Indian Restaurant
Address: 12567 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40223, United States
Website: Clay Oven Indian Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
8. Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine, Lexington
Posted by Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine on Monday, 24 October 2016
Another very popular eating joint located in Lexington, Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine caters to different taste buds alke. The place offers a fine dining experience in Indian cuisine and is recommended for dishes like pakodas, samosas, curries, and tandoori items. The place also offers vegan as well as gluten-free options on request. They serve one of the best Indian lunch buffets in the area which is also hugely popular with the local crowd. Open all days, the restaurant also offers a full-service bar and catering facility for parties. The delectable taste, as well as warm hospitality, is bound to make you visit it again.
Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine
Address: 3146 Mapleleaf Dr #110, Lexington, KY 40509, United States
Website: Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
9. Kashmir Indian Restaurant, Louisville
Finally!!!!! It only took me 13 years in the states to find some quality Indian grub. Going down a treat!!
Posted by George Horine on Friday, 31 August 2018
Located off Bardstown Road, Kashmir Indian Restaurant offers food inspired from Indian Cuisine. Frequented for old favorites among locals like saag and chicken tikka as well as curry, this place is open every day until 10 at night. The restaurant offers North Indian as well as tandoori and seafood options. Tandoor dishes are also some of the most ordered items in this restaurant. They also cater to vegan as well as gluten-free preferences. Indian bread and desserts sell like hotcakes here and the atmosphere is cozy enough for a quiet dinner. The place offers beers and wines to go with the food served.
Kashmir Indian Restaurant
Address: 1277 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, United States
Opening hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm (daily)
10. Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar, Elizabethtown
Try our delicious Saturday buffet! There is still time to enjoy our buffet options from 11am-2:30pm today! NAMASTE
Posted by Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar on Saturday, 17 June 2017
A place that perhaps ticks all required boxes when it comes to good eating – hygiene, ambience, food, service, and value for money – Namaste Indian Cuisine and Bar is a sure crowd-puller in every sense. Besides having a wide and delectable spread of Indian cuisine as well as tandoor and seafood options, this restaurant is best known for its curries! The place is thronged by regular visitors courtesy of its tasteful preparations and very warm hospitality. The restaurant is open every day and offers vegan as well as gluten-free options. The place offers a small selection of spices and rice for visitors to buy.
Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar
Address: 1609 N Dixie Hwy #102, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, United States
Website: Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 9pm
Special offerings in Kentucky's Indian restaurants
These restaurants serving Indian food in Kentucky are known for tasty food and hospitality. The staff are well-trained and quite respectful as well. These spots are a must-visit whenever in Kentucky as they always have something special to offer.
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