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The Atlanta Metro Area has a rich history with Indian culture. Early in the twenty-first century, there was an increase in the number of Indian entrepreneurs. Indian food has become more popular in American society and Atlantans definitely enjoy it. Today, the top restaurants in Atlanta tell a tale of Indian culinary scene and show the city's diverse culinary culture. Among the Southern charm, Atlanta's Indian-inspired restaurants stand out for their complex and robust flavours, which offer a sensory experience.
Many foods come to mind while discussing Indian cuisine. Actually, there are a variety of regional cuisines found throughout the subcontinent, which are heavily shaped by culture and geography. For example, the north of the nation is home to foods like aloo gobi, while the south may offer vadas and dosas.
Here are some of the top restaurants of Atlanta that offers the best Indian food available in the area. Check out theses eateries while visiting the place.
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1. Botiwalla By Chai Paani
Many people like this exquisite gem in Ponce City Market established by Chef Meherwan Irani. The colourful place serves grilled Indian street food, allowing people to savour the flavour of authentic Indian cuisine. Botiwalla is one of Atlanta's most creative Indian restaurants. They emphasis more on street food, with popular dishes including lamb burgers slathered in green chutney. Try the crispy masala fish roll from their special menu, prepared with tilapia fish marinated in Kashmiri red chilli and fried, wrapped in hot buttered naan. They also have delicious kebab items like chicken tikka, lamb skewers and paneer skewer. Don’t forget to try the SPDP, puris filled with sweet yogurt, green and tamarind chutneys, potatoes, onions, cilantro, and topped with crunchy sev or chickpea noodles. Get a taste of the mouthwatering dahi puris in Atlanta.
Address: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE n134, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States
Time: Monday to Thursday- 11 am to 9 pm
Friday and Saturday- 11 am to 9:30 pm
Sunday- 11 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Crispy masala fish roll, chicken tikka, lamb skewers, paneer skewer, SDPD, lamb burgers, MG wings, and sweet potato chaat.
Price: $5.99 to $!5 approx. for 1
2. Chai Pani Decataur
Chai Pani is a term for going out to grab a cup of tea or a snack in India. That nicely describes the Chai Pani restaurant's easygoing environment, as they provide both Indian street food and even home-cooked dinners. One of the most popular item on their menu is the chilli chicken prepared with boneless chicken sauteed in onion, bell peppers, curry leaves, and ginger-chilli soy sauce. Try their samosa chaat, these are homemade samosas served over spicy spicy garbanzo bean stew and topped with sev, onion, bhel mix sweet yogurt, tamarind, and green chutney. People can also try some Indian sandwiches and rolls like Bengali fish fry sandwich, chicken kathi roll, and keema pav. Finish the meal with a glass of lassi or chai.
Address: 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030, United States
Time: Monday to Sunday- 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Must-try: Chilli chicken, samosa chaat, Bengali fish fry sandwich, chicken kathi roll, keema pav, mixed vegetable uttapam, butter chicken bowl, and mango lassi.
Price: $8.99 to $15 approx. for 1
3. Blue India
People wouldn't expect a British influence in an Indian restaurant, but it pays honour to India and England's historic impact on one another. It is said to be one of the best Indian eatery in Atlanta's midtown neighbourhood and is ideal for people who trying Indian cuisine for the first time. Try their spicy mouthwatering salmon tikka straight from the clay oven made with wild salmon, marinated with onion, peppers, cilantro, mint, and lime leaf, served with mint chutney. Vegan foodies can also try dishes like crispy bhindi chaat and chilli mogo fries. Their vindaloo is also popular among the locals served with basmati rice.
Address: 933 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
Time: Monday to Saturday- 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Sunday- 5 pm to 10 pm
Must-try: Salmon tikka, crispy bhindi chaat, chillu mogo fries, vindaloo, classic tandoori chicken, prawn koliwada, and biryanis.
Price: $6 to $20 approx. for 1
4. Cafe Bombay
The first upscale Indian café on this list is worth visiting merely to view the interior. Beautiful chandeliers and fabric drapes connect to the central ceiling lamp, lending an air of luxury to the dining experience. People have the opportunity to choose how spicy their food will be. A few of the most popular items on the menu are butter chicken, goat biryani, Bombay mixed grill, garlic naan, and palak paneer. Local Indian people also enjoy their kadhi pakoda and onion pakoras. Also try their momos, soft delicious dumplings stuffed with chicken or seasoned vegetables. One can finish of their meal with a nice bite of gulab jamun.
Address: 2615 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States
Time: Monday to Friday and Sunday- 11:30 am to 9:45 pm
Saturday- 12 pm to 10:45 pm
Must-try: Butter chicken, goat biryani, Bombay mixed grill, garlic naan, chicken and veg momos, palak paneer, and gulab jamun.
Price: $9.95 to $18 approx. for 1
5. Aamar Indian Cuisine
With its minimalistic exterior and minimal frills, Amaars Indian Cuisine may be the most modest Indian restaurant on this list. It may be a better option for grab-and-go dining because it is smaller than other locations. Their vegetarian meal is quite delicious. Some of their popular veg items includes aloo gobi, aloo daal, baingan bharta, chana masala, and vegetable korma. All these items can be easily paired with naan items like bullet naan and Peshwari naan. They also have many delicious non-veg items like goat korma, shrimp coconut, and chicken curry. Don't forget to try their tandoori specialties like lamb tandoori and chicken tikka.
Address: 100 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Time: Monday to Sunday- 11 pm to 4 pm
Must-try: Aloo gobi, aloo daal, baingan bharta, chana masala, vegetable korma, bullet naan, Peshwari naan, goat korma, shrimp coconut, chicken curry, lamb tandoori, and chicken tikka.
Price: $5.00 to $20 approx. for 1
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6. Masti- Indian Street Eats
Masti translates to "fun" in Hindi, which makes sense given that Masti attempts to imitate a street Indian food vendor. Masti may not appear to be a traditional Indian restaurant, but it is bright and colourful, with lots of glass bottles and designer wallpaper. Some of their delicious items in the menu are Chinese bhel, chicken momo manchurian, samosa roll, masti fish fry, and masti wings. The locals also love their chicken tacos and beef tacos. Sweet lovers will enjoy their kulfi sticks and rice pudding.
Address: 2945 N Druid Hills Rd c, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States
Time: Monday to Friday- 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday- 11:30 am to 10 pm
Must-try: Chinese bhel, chicken momo manchurian, samosa roll, masti fish fry, masti wings, chicken tacos, beef tacos, kulfi sticks, and rice pudding.
Price: $9.99 to $14 approx. for 1
7. Zyka
People can only visit Zyka in the afternoon or evening, but the time does not matter. After all, the term Zyka means "taste," so they can tell that authenticity is important here. In addition, the chef returns to India to explore the latest techniques that are being used in Indian cooking. Some of the favourite dishes of the eatery among locals are chicken curry, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala that can be paired with breads like butter naan and garlic naan. Apart from these, people also love their biryani and chana chaat. For appetiser guests can sample the chicken 65 which is a bit spicy but has mouthwatering flavours or the behari kabab. Don’t forget to try their mango kulfi ice cream that is available in a clay pot.
Address: 1677 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA 30033, United States
Time: Tuesday to Sunday- 12 pm to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm (Closed on Monday)
Must-try: chicken curry, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, butter naan, garlic naan, chana chaat, biryani, chicken 65, behari kebab, mango kulfi ice cream.
Price: $9.99 to $12 approx. for 1
The Indian community in Atlanta has grown to be an essential part of Georgia. The variety of Indian cuisine available in Atlanta attests to the cuisine's significance to the city. Today there are numerous restaurants in Atlanta that serve some of the best Indian dishes like vindaloo and chaat and they are extremely popular among the locals.
