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The best Indian in Richmond

Lehja leads our ranking for Indian in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Lemon Cuisine of India and Tulsi Indian Cuisine come next.

  1. 1LehjaReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
  2. 2Lemon Cuisine of IndiaReaders' runner-up, 2025
  3. 3Tulsi Indian CuisineReaders' runner-up, 2026

32 Indian restaurants are open in and around Richmond. The top 3 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’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.

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What is the best Indian in Richmond?
Lehja. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Indian, voted by readers. Lemon Cuisine of India and Tulsi Indian Cuisine come next.
How many Indian restaurants are in Richmond?
32 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including Al-Medinah Restaurant, Anant Cuisine of India, Anokha Cuisine of India, Bajra Indian Bistro, Ban Zara and 27 more.
Which Indian restaurants in Richmond take reservations?
6 take online bookings: Anokha Cuisine of India, India K' Raja Restaurant, Kismet Modern Indian RVA, Lehja, Rutba Indian Kitchen and Tulsi Indian Cuisine. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order Indian online in Richmond?
21 have online ordering on their own websites: Al-Medinah Restaurant, Anokha Cuisine of India, Bajra Indian Bistro, Carytown Indian Cuisine, Eggmania - Authentic Indian Street Food & Egg Delicacies, Honest Restaurant, India K' Raja Restaurant, Jannat Indian Cuisine and 13 more.
Is Alcove in Richmond still open?
No. Alcove has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
Is Amma's Tadka in Richmond still open?
No. Amma's Tadka has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
Is Farouk's House Of India in Richmond still open?
No. Farouk's House Of India has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.
Is Namaste Indian Cuisine in Richmond still open?
No. Namaste Indian Cuisine has closed. For Indian nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2025: Food & Drink, 2025. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.

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