As a city famous for being multicultural in all aspects, New Orleans also has a lot of diversity in terms of food. One of them is Indian food which is famous for its spices and tend to be strong and flavorful. Of course with the diversity that exists, Indian cuisine also experiences fusion and experiment with the existing recipes. This recreates the dishes and offers you a blend of authentic Indian cuisine fused into a modernized version. So, to get to the point, and help you experience the burst of flavors, here are the best Indian restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana, to try!
1. Saffron Nola
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Saffron Nola, a restaurant run by the Vilkhu family offers an experience of eating Indian cuisine that you may have never tasted before. Here they offer delicious cocktails too. The restaurant, which has been around for six years, was originally a catering business. Saffron Nola himself managed to become a semi-finalist in the James Beard Foundation Awards and was nominated to be the best new restaurant in 2018. Their menu offers a sumptuous dinner, craft cocktails, wine, and after dinner grub. You should try the Bombay shrimp as it the best here. They have signature cocktails like Saffron Nola Old Fashioned, which is a blend of mango chutney, bourbon, demerara sugar, and a few bitters. They also provide sparkling, rose, reds, whites, and sommelier selections for wine. Not to forget for the after-dinner they also prepare Jammin’ Jamun which a twist to a popular Indian dessert.
Saffron Nola
Address: 4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, United States
Website: Saffron Nola
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10:30pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
2. Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine restaurant owners, Har G. Keswani and Anila Keswani have a mission to spread Indian culture in New Orleans by way of Indian food. They have adopted the concept of lunch buffet and also provide catering services to large events. Although in terms of buffet the spread is not really large, the taste is undoubtedly delicious. The restaurant is quiet and comfortable, and the staff are welcoming. The variety of dishes that you can order include tandoori, curries, lamb, shrimp and fish, chicken, as well as vegetarian dishes such as chili paneer. Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine also provides South Indian specialties namely idly, sambar and vada, which is a combination of steamed rice patties with a tangy vegetable soup and lentil donuts.
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
Address: 923 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005, United States
Website: Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10pm; Tue: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
3. Nirvana Indian Cuisine
The third Indian restaurant that you must visit is Nirvana Indian Cuisine. Established since 1982, Nirvana Indian Cuisine was founded by the owner of Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine. However, this restaurant adopts a curry house concept inspired by many restaurants in Europe. With old-school, Indian-style decorations, make your dining experience unforgettable. Nirvana Indian Cuisine maintains the distinctive taste of every dish that is served. For meat items, the lamb, chicken, shrimp, and fish are marinated for about 12 hours before being processed for cooking. And one of the advantages of Nirvana Indian Cuisine is that they do not use fat or oil in the cooking process, except for the oil used for brushing on butter. You must try the special Nirvana dish butter-roasted lamb, complete with shrimp 65, and ginger chicken.
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
Address: 4308 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, United States
Website: Nirvana Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9:30pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)
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4. Silk Road Restaurant & Wine Bar
The fourth recommended place to eat Indian food is Silk Road. This restaurant offers Indian-Asian with a fusion of American cuisine. In addition, Silk Road also provides different types of wine that you can try. The decor is classic and warm, perfect for your family dinner. Most of the dishes served are a mix of eastern and western flavors that are formulated by the head chef, Chef Ganesh Ayyengar, or commonly called Chef G. One of the signature dishes from Chef G is a blend of Asian and Indian cuisine with modern American twist such as pork tacos with tomatillo salsa complete with corn, and also black bean salad that you can get at a pretty affordable price, only 12 USD.
Silk Road Restaurant & Wine Bar
Address: 2483 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117, United States
Website: Silk Road Restaurant & Wine Bar
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Tue)
5. Good Karma Cafe
Good Karma Cafe serves both Indian and Mexican and is quite well known for its several specialties ranging from coffee, gluten-free and soy-free dishes to smoothies and juices both 100% organic. There are several dishes that you must try at this cafe, such as Curry Bowl and Bhima Veggie Burger 12. Besides, there is still a large selection of Indian dishes with special spices that you should try.
Good Karma Cafe
Address: 2940 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States
Website: Good Karma Cafe
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm; Sat: 9am - 4pm; Sun: 11am - 4pm
A flavorful journey in New Orleans
If you would like to explore Indian cuisine with a twist, mostly a fusion of Indian and global, these are the restaurants to look out for. Try one of the five best Indian restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana, as you treat yourself to a flavorful gastronomic fare!
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