The best Indian in Austin
Tarka Indian Kitchen leads our ranking for Indian in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Clay Pit and Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine come next.
- 1Tarka Indian KitchenReaders' choice, 2026
- 2Clay PitReaders' runner-up, 2026
- 3Sangam Chettinad Indian CuisineReaders' top three, 2026
82 Indian restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
The top 6
How we rank1Tarka Indian Kitchen
Indian restaurant · Austin- Where
- 2525 W Anderson Ln. #300, Austin, TX 78757
- Phone
- (512) 323-0955
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2Clay Pit
Indian restaurant · Austin- Runner-up in Best of ATX 2026 for Indian, voted by readers [1]
- #2 on Visit Austin's Indian list (2023) [2]
- Where
- 1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (512) 322-5131
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3Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine
Indian restaurant · Austin- Finalist in Best of ATX 2026 for Indian, voted by readers [1]
- The Infatuation (2024): “Sangam Chettinad is an Indian restaurant in North Austin with a massive menu of mostly South Indian specialties.” [3]
- Eater Austin (2015): “While the Milwood restaurant offers dishes from the entire country of India, its specialties lean more towards Southern Indian, especially Chettinad cuisine from the Tamil Nadu state.” [4]
- Where
- 6001 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
- Phone
- (512) 770-1104
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Photo: jaipurpalaceatx.com 4Jaipur Palace
Indian restaurant · Austin- #1 on Visit Austin's Indian list (2023) [2]
- Eater Austin (2015): “Jaipur Palace is named after the capital of the state of Rajasthan, and serves a variety of regional dishes in Southpark Meadows.” [4]
“Jaipur Palace has proudly served the Austin community since 2001, offering authentic North Indian cuisine rooted in tradition and flavor.”
- Where
- 9900 I-35 Ste P900, Austin, TX 78748
- Has
- Vegan options · Takeout · Catering · Outdoor seating
- Phone
- (512) 599-4025
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5Asiana Indian Cuisine
Indian restaurant · Austin- #8 on Visit Austin's Indian list (2023) [2]
- Eater Austin (2015): “This Far South Austin spot serves up some of the best not-to-be-missed South and North Indian dishes inside an unassuming strip mall parallel to I-35.” [4]
“We serve the best Indian food in Austin, TX, with a delicious taste at a budget-friendly price.”
- Where
- 801 E William Cannon Dr #205, Austin, TX 78745
- Today
- Open now until 10 PM
- On the menu
- Veg. Samosa $5.99 · Chicken Tikka Masala $18.99 · Mango Lassi $5.99 · Gulab Jamun $5.99
- Has
- Gluten-free options · Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (512) 445-3435
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 12 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 PM to 10 PM Checked Oct 6 · Report a change
6Nasha
Indian restaurant · Austin- #6 on Visit Austin's Indian list (2023) [2]
- Eater Austin (2015): “Indian food with influences from Texas and Mexico can be found at this East Austin restaurant. Look for spicy curries, paneer quesadillas, keema (ground lamb) enchiladas, and South Asian tacos.” [4]
- Where
- 8900 S Congress Ave Bldg 2, #150, Austin, TX 78745
- Phone
- (512) 291-7497
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More Indian in Austin
76 more · A to Z- Angeethi Flame Fine Indian Bistro and Catering406 W Whitestone Blvd Unit# 401, Cedar ParkOpen now until 9:30 PM
- Atithi Grill and Bar130 Sundance Pkwy Ste 100, Round Rock
- AustIndia Bar and Restaurant300 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock
- Bay Biryanis2121 W Parmer Ln, Austin
- Bayleaf Indian Restaurant & Bar3200 Greenlawn Blvd, Round Rock
- Biryani & Co.11150 Research Blvd, AustinOpen now until 9 PM
- Bombay Express13000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Bldg 12 Suit 216, Austin
- Bombay Street Food13775 Research Blvd, Austin
- Bombay To Kathmandu Indian and Nepali Cuisine6700 Middle Fiskville Rd Ste 406 # Suits, Austin
- Chat Patta Austin2512 Rio Grande St, Austin
- Chatpatti Chaat9313 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin
- Chowrastha - Austin14420 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cedar Park
- Curry Curry Kitchen Indian-Nepalese Cuisine & Catering15424 Farm to Market Rd 1825, PflugervilleClosed for the day
Curry In Hurry2 locations: Austin
- 2121 Parmer Ln W2121 Parmer Ln W, AustinOpen now until 11:59 PM
- 12809 Ranch Rd 620 N #30012809 Ranch Rd 620 N #300, Austin
- Curry Kitchen Indian-nepalese Cuisine & Catering15424 Fm 1825 Ste 230, PflugervilleClosed for the day
- Curry Up Now11601 Rock Rose Ave, Austin
- Deccan Express - Pakka Indian Cuisine130 Sundance Pkwy Suite 100, Round Rock
- Desi Chinese13752 Research Blvd, Austin
- Desi District - Cedar Park12301 W Parmer Ln, Cedar Park
- Dosa Shack13752 Research Blvd, Austin
- Foodistaan - Groceries, Halal Meat & Eatery2200 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar ParkOpen now until 10 PM
- Himalaya Kosheli8650 Spicewood Springs Rd #148, Austin
- Himalayan Flavor1615 Grand Ave Pkwy #208, Pflugerville
- Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant2601 S I-35 Frontage Rd Suite B100, Round Rock
- Hyderabad House11150 Research Blvd, Austin
- India Gate12636 Research Blvd, Austin
- India Gate Express13945 Research Blvd, Austin
- India Gate Palmer12625 N Interstate 35 Bldg A, Austin
- Indian Cravings Restaurant & Bakery15803 Windermere Dr, Pflugerville
- Indian Spicy Kitchen500 Canyon Ridge Dr, Austin
Show 42 more, Kadai - Indian Kitchen to Mirchi
- Kadai - Indian Kitchen12920 W Parmer Ln Ste 105, Cedar Park
- Madhuri's Kitchen2301 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park
- Mama Bro's - Indian Fine Dine-in Restaurant, Bar, Bakery and Takeout801 Wells Branch Pkwy W, Pflugerville
- Mamas Momos1401 Cedar Ave, Austin
- Masala Wok Indian + Asian Fare1100 Center Ridge Dr Ste 300, Austin
- Mirchi Indo-Pak Halal Restaurant2301 S Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park
- Mousam Spice House ( Indian and Nepali Food )2819 Guadalupe St, Austin
- Naga's South Indian Cuisine401 E Whitestone Blvd # C106, Cedar Park
- Namaste Austin17499 Hamilton Pool Rd, Austin
- Nasha - Bee Cave3944 RM-620 Unit 110 Austin, Bee Cave
- Nawabi Hyderabad House6301 W Parmer Ln #601, Austin
- PAV BHAJI EXPRESS30 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin
- Pav Bhaji Vada Pav Zone9313 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin
- Rana Indian Cuisine111 N Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park
- Ras Modern Indian2700 S Congress Ave, Austin
- Rock 'N' Grill1702 N Mays St Ste A, Round Rock
- Saffron Indian Fusion3616 Far W Blvd #113, Austin
- Saffron South3201 Bee Caves Rd, AustinClosed for the day
- Salt N Pepper Indian Restaurant1468 E Whitestone Blvd #200, Cedar Park
- Sanjeevani Indian Cuisine13717 Burnet Rd, Austin
- Sapna ki Rasoi18404 Orvieto Dr, Pflugerville
- Shah Ghouse Biryani | Austin12205 W Parmer Ln Ste C, Cedar Park
- Shalimar9310 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
- Sitara Austin1779 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin
- Sivestar Indian Tacos7101 State Hwy 71 Ste E1&E2, Austin
- Spicy Town Fresh Indian Cuisine5610 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin
- Star of India2900 W Anderson Ln. #12d, Austin
- Subham Chettinad Grill Authentic Indian Cuisine & Bar1401 S I-35 Frontage Rd #220, Round Rock
- Suprabhat9225 W Parmer Ln, Austin
- Swadeshi Foods15630 Vision Dr Ste B #3, Pflugerville
- Swaruchi Curries and Sweets8863 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin
- Taj Palace6700 Middle Fiskville Rd #406, Austin
- Tandoori Lounge3601 W William Cannon Dr #450, Austin
Tarka Indian Kitchen3 locations: Sunset Valley, Cedar Park and Round Rock
- 5207 Brodie Ln5207 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley
- 11066 Pecan Park Blvd11066 Pecan Park Blvd, Cedar Park
- 201 University Oaks Blvd #580201 University Oaks Blvd #580, Round Rock
- Taste From India519 E 7th St, Austin
Tikka House Indian Eatery2 locations: Lakeway and Austin
- 3100 Ranch Rd 620 S #1003100 Ranch Rd 620 S #100, Lakeway
- 2026 S Lamar Blvd2026 S Lamar Blvd, Austin
- Tikka Shack Indian Grub2438 W Anderson Ln. A-1, Austin
- Tulsi Fine Indian Cuisine - Maharashtrian Cuisine2800 S I-35 Frontage Rd Suite 120, Round Rock
- Yak N Yeti200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
- Zaika Indian Cuisine5526 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin
- Zest Indian Kitchen + Bar2011 Main St Suite 400, Lakeway
- Mirchi1212 W Parmer Ln, Austin
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Austin.
Photo: natkhatflavors.com Natkhat Flavors
Indian restaurant · Dripping Springs- Where
- 333 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (512) 601-0656
All hours
Mon 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Tue 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Wed 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Thu 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Fri 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Sat 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Sun 9 AM to 6 PM Checked Oct 6 · Report a change
Photo: northsmtx.com North Street
Indian restaurant · San Marcos- Where
- 216 North St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Phone
- (512) 667-7094
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- Amigos Adda5350 Co Rd 100, Hutto
- Aroma In The Woods2450 N US Hwy 183, Leander
- Bawarchi Indian Cuisine & Bar Leander15881 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Leander
- Desi Dhaba / Kebab Bar & Grill - LEANDER TX1500 S Bagdad Rd, Leander
- Lali Son Fast Food1500 S, Leander
- Lali Son Fast Food: Indian & Nepali Cuisine1500 S Bagdad Rd, LeanderOpen now until 11 PM
- Namaste Dine In Nepali & Indian Restaurant Georgetown103 N Austin Ave Ste 105, Georgetown
- Veranda Bar & Restaurant109 S Highway 183, Leander
No longer open
- Anjappar Indian Cuisine, 12233 Ranch Road 620 N has closed.
- Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine - Austin, 7318 Mcneil Dr Ste 102 has closed.
- Biryani Garden, 12221 Riata Trace Pkwy has closed.
- Chola Indian Restaurant, 2601 S Interstate 35 has closed.
- Desilicious Cafe, 4101 W Parmer Ln Unit c has closed.
- Hot Breads, 7318 McNeil Dr has closed.
- Kumar's Austin, 15803 Windermere Dr Ste 206 has closed.
- Lazzat Halal Asian, 9308 Anderson Mill Rd #500 has closed.
- Reddy Dhaba, 1207 S 1st St has closed.
- Royal India, 11150 Research Blvd has closed.
- Sarovar Indian Restaurant, 8440 Burnet Rd #100 has closed.
- Swad, 1401 S-IH 35 #220 has closed.
- Teji's Indian Restaurant and Grocery, 1205 Round Rock Ave Ste 115 has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Sarovar Indian Restaurant closed
- Royal India closed
- Reddy Dhaba closed
- Lazzat Halal Asian closed
- Hot Breads closed
- Desilicious Cafe closed
- Biryani Garden closed
- Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine - Austin closed
- Anjappar Indian Cuisine closed
Questions
- What is the best Indian in Austin?
- Tarka Indian Kitchen. Won Best of ATX 2026 for Indian, voted by readers; #4 on Visit Austin's Indian list (2023). Clay Pit and Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine come next.
- How many Indian restaurants are in Austin?
- 82 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including Angeethi Flame Fine Indian Bistro and Catering, Asiana Indian Cuisine, Atithi Grill and Bar, AustIndia Bar and Restaurant, Bay Biryanis and 77 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 10 more, in Hutto, Leander, Georgetown, Dripping Springs and San Marcos.
- Which Indian restaurants in Austin take reservations?
- 3 take online bookings: Rock 'N' Grill, Saffron Indian Fusion and Saffron South. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order Indian online in Austin?
- 22 have online ordering on their own websites: Angeethi Flame Fine Indian Bistro and Catering, Asiana Indian Cuisine, Biryani & Co., Curry Curry Kitchen Indian-Nepalese Cuisine & Catering, Curry Kitchen Indian-nepalese Cuisine & Catering, Curry Up Now, Desi District - Cedar Park, Dosa Shack and 14 more.
- Is Anjappar Indian Cuisine in Austin still open?
- No. Anjappar Indian Cuisine has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine - Austin in Austin still open?
- No. Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine - Austin has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Biryani Garden in Austin still open?
- No. Biryani Garden has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Chola Indian Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Chola Indian Restaurant has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Desilicious Cafe in Austin still open?
- No. Desilicious Cafe has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Hot Breads in Austin still open?
- No. Hot Breads has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Kumar's Austin in Austin still open?
- No. Kumar's Austin has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Lazzat Halal Asian in Austin still open?
- No. Lazzat Halal Asian has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Reddy Dhaba in Austin still open?
- No. Reddy Dhaba has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Royal India in Austin still open?
- No. Royal India has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Sarovar Indian Restaurant in Austin still open?
- No. Sarovar Indian Restaurant has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Swad in Austin still open?
- No. Swad has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
- Is Teji's Indian Restaurant and Grocery in Austin still open?
- No. Teji's Indian Restaurant and Grocery has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Visit Austin, Top Indian Restaurants in Austin, September 2023. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3The Infatuation, Indian - Austin, August 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
- 4Eater Austin, Best Indian Restaurants in Austin, October 2015. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
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