Healthy never tasted this good.
While most of us are oggling over the latest news in the Japanese or Korean restaurant game here in the country, some underrated cuisines are left unnoticed.
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In this list, we gathered some of the best Indian restaurants in Manila that serve crazy good samosas, naan, biryani, curry, and more!
Kashmir – BGC
Open since 1976, Kashmir is one of Manila’s oldest Indian restaurants that started with three sisters’ passion for cooking. And now, this restaurant has become a well-loved place where customers can find fresh, authentic, and delicious dishes! They’ve recently started serving a buffet; serving different types of roti, paneer, chutney, and samosa!
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Level 3, One Bonifacio High Street, 5th Avenue, BGC
(0917) 531 6023
Ricksha Streetside Tandoor – Kapitolyo
For soul-satisfying and freshly-made Indian food, head over to Ricksha Streetside Tandoor! It’s the best place to bring your family and friends, as they offer platters and snacks to share. Plus, they also accept reservations for private events
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23 East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo Pasig
(0917) 520-9161
Pepper Tree – Katipunan
One of the OG restaurants inside Pop-Up, Pepper Tree remains a great place to eat amidst all the inumans and awkward first dates. We recommend trying their take on Filipino-Indian cuisine including homemade roti and masala sisig.
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The Pop Up Katipunan, 273 Xavierville Ave cor Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
New Bombay – multiple branches
Anyone trying Indian food for the first time and are still a bit hesitant should try out New Bombay. This Indian restaurant specializes in modern Indian cuisine that can be eaten by just about anyone. Check out their chicken tandoori and mutton dishes!
Royal Indian Curry House – multiple branches
Royal Indian Curry House or R.I.C.H. is a popular late-night sports bar and restaurant in the growing Poblacion food hub in Makati. It serves authentic Indian cuisine and is also an all-in-one hangout spot that boasts five floors of entertainment and dining areas. If you find their dishes too savory for your liking, order a cup of their lassi yogurt to balance out the flavors.
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Naan – Kapitolyo
Naan is a casual dining Indian restaurant serving authentic and popular Indian street food. They are known for their samosas, naan topped with grilled chicken tikka, falafel, and hummus!
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Unit 1, D-Strip Building, #20 United St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
0939 209 1861 | 0956 016 2882
Om Indian Kitchen – The Grove by Rockwell
Om is a contemporary restaurant and lifestyle store serving authentic vegan Indian cuisine and retailing especially curated Indian products by Suman and Anjie Gogna. If you’re familiar with the Boys Night Out radio show, you’ll instantly recognize the owner and DJ Sam YG.
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Grove Retail Row, The Grove by Rockwell, near Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong, Pasig
+639064519245
Swagat Indian Cuisine – Legazpi Village
Swagat is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Makati that serves no-frills Indian food. This small eatery serves a variety of vegetarian specialties like their baigan masala, chola bhatura, bhendi fry, and more. Their rose-infused lassi drink is a popular choice for enthusiasts of the popular Indian beverage.
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G/F The Columns Legaspi Village, Amorsolo Street corner Arnaiz Avenue
0917 634 8899
Little India Healthy Cuisine – Teacher’s Village
This hidden restaurant located at the underrated food strip of Malingap in Teacher’s Village uses all-natural ingredients for all of its dishes. It also strives to serve Indian specialties using only all organic vegetables so they can also cater to customers with strict vegan diets.
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24F Malingap St, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
09324073659
Ziggurat Cuisine Restaurant – Poblacion
Ziggurat is considered to be one of the best-kept food secrets of Makati. It prides itself as the ultimate go-to place for authentic Indian, Mediterranean, African, and Middle Eastern food.
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G/F Sunette Tower, Durban St cor Makati Ave, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 897-5179
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