Top 5 Indian Restaurants In and Around Cincinnati

Want to branch out from your favorite go-to pizzeria and try something new? If you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure, here are five of the best Indian restaurants around Cincinnati:

1. Dusmesh Indian Restaurant
944 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati
513.221.8900
20 miles from Springs at Liberty Township

This quaint restaurant features authentic Northern Indian cuisine with a buffet that's tough to beat. Locals agree that Dusmesh serves the best rice in town, which pairs well with any entree of choice. During the warmer months, the restaurant's patio is a popular place to sit and enjoy a meal al fresco. If you're on a budget, you'll appreciate being able to bring your own beer or wine without a cork fee.

2. Indian Spice Train
7165 Liberty Center Dr, West Chester Township
513.777.7800
.5 mile from Springs at Liberty Township

Indian Spice Train is family-friendly and can accommodate large groups, making it a great spot to gather with loved ones for a good meal. Understanding that not everyone has the same tolerance for spices, the restaurant allows customers to specify their level of spiciness using a scale from one to ten. Favorites on the menu include Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala.  

3. Tandoor Opentable
4958 Union Center Pavilion Dr, West Chester Township
513.805.7702
3.8 miles from Springs at West Chester

For nearly 30 years, Tandoor has taken pride in offering the largest Indian buffet in the Ohio area. The lunch buffet at Tandoor is one of the best values in town with a deal of $8.99 for all you can eat. You'll find a number of vegetarian items on the menu in addition to meat and seafood specialties.

4. New Krishna Indian Cuisine
11974 Lebanon Rd #100, Cincinnati
513.769.6266
3.9 miles from Springs at West Chester

While the buffet selection is slimmer than you'll find at some other Indian restaurants in the area, the quality of the food is phenomenal. You'll find six vegetarian dishes and six meat options, which are staples for the restaurant and will keep you coming back for more. New Krishna is a great option for takeout, but also provides a pleasant ambiance for a sit-down meal.

5. Kadai Indian Restaurant and Biryani House
9536 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd, Cincinnati
513.777.9777
3 miles from Springs at West Chester

If you want to enjoy Indian food on a budget, come to this restaurant's lunch buffet. For those that are trying Indian food for the first time, the buffet at Kadai gives you an opportunity to get your feet wet with this type of cuisine and helps you determine which dishes you like best. Local favorites include Paneer, Aloo Gobi and Pakoras. Be sure to arrive right as the buffet opens (11:30 a.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m. for dinner) for the best selection of food.

A major perk to living in one of our Springs apartments in Cincinnati is that you'll have convenient access to a wide variety of restaurants. Are we missing your favorite Indian restaurant from this list? If so, please leave your recommendations in our comments section below.