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.
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More Indian in Austin
3 more · A to Z- 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
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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