Looking to satisfy your appetite for Indian cuisine?
Hoodline crunched the numbers, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the top Indian restaurants around Dallas.
1. Charcoal Avenue
Topping the list is family-run Charcoal Avenue, a fast-serve restaurant near the University of Texas at Dallas that serves both Indian and Mediterranean fare. Located at 17509 Coit Rd. in Far North, the spot is the top-rated Indian eatery in the city, boasting 4.5 stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, look for a selection of rice bowls like tikka chicken, spiced grilled beef and falafel. Other offerings include an assortment of halal fast food like burgers, wings and fries. (You can view the full menu here.)
2. Spice In The City Dallas
Next up is Downtown's Spice In The City Dallas, which is situated at 1512 Commerce St. With four stars out of 252 reviews on Yelp, the Indian and Tex-Mex fusion kitchen is a proven local favorite.
The restaurant serves classic Indian dishes, like organic, grass-fed chateau steak with a cinnamon and curry spice blend, slow-simmered in a savory spinach saag. The halal lamb minced with Indian spices and sauteed in a pea and onion medley is another popular menu item. (You can check out the full menu here.)
3. Shivas Bar & Grill
Lowest Greenville's Shivas Bar & Grill, located at 1907 Greenville Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant four stars out of 225 reviews.
On the menu, look for an assortment of appetizers and tandoor dishes like chili shrimp with pepper soy sauce, lamb kebabs, and tandoori chicken. More so, an extensive selection of vegetarian entrees is available, like eggplant peanut curry, paneer tikka masala, and vegetable dumplings. (See the full menu here.)
4. Mumbai Grill
Mumbai Grill, a fine-dining Indian spot in Far North Dallas, is another go-to, with four stars out of 146 Yelp reviews. The eatery is located at 17370 Preston Rd.
Menu offerings include a selection of appetizers for both carnivores and vegetarians, like savory lentil donuts, assorted pakoras and chicken samosas. Main entrees range from tandoori shrimp to goat cooked in a cashew and almond cream sauce. (You can check out the full menu here.)
5. 8 Cloves
Lastly, there's Downtown's 8 Cloves, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Indian and brunch spot at 920 S. Harwood St.
Popular items include the Thali Platter, which is an Indian-style meal made of various dishes. If you're heading to 8 Cloves for brunch, consider the desi custard French toast topped with powdered sugar and mango-puree or scrambled roti wrap with cage-free eggs, chopped tomato, green onions and green chili. (The full menu is available here.)
