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Milwaukee's 3 favorite spots to find cheap Indian fare

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Published on November 12, 2019
Milwaukee's 3 favorite spots to find cheap Indian fareCafe India | Photo: Sarah M./Yelp

Craving Indian food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Indian restaurants around Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Cafe India

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Topping the list is Cafe India. Located at 605-A S. First St., Walker's Point Plaza in Walker's Point, the Indian and fast food spot is the highest-rated inexpensive Indian restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting four stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp. The menu features samosas, chicken curry and vegetable korma.

The site has lots more information on Cafe India.

"Cafe India is the only Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian fast food place in Milwaukee downtown area," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.

2. Bombay Sweets

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Next up is Morgandale's Bombay Sweets, situated at 3401 S. 13th St. With four stars out of 118 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian, Indian and vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The menu offers curries, rice platters and more.

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Bombay Sweets.

"Bombay Sweets was introduced to Milwaukee in the spring of 1999," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Originally from Punjab, India, Narinder Kumar traveled through Asia and Europe. Ultimately, he ended up in the United States where he later started his business in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The business is operated by both Narinder Kumar and his wife Babita Kumar."

In terms of signature items, "Our restaurant specializes in bringing a variety of vegan and vegetarian options to serve guests who opt to follow that diet," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We strive to prepare home-style meals at prices that make sure you keep room for dessert."

3. Shah Jees

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Juneau Town's Shah Jees, located at 770 N. Jefferson St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Pakistani, Indian and halal spot four stars out of 76 reviews. On the menu, look for chana masala, roti and sage paneer.

If you're curious for more, we found these details about Shah Jees.

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"Shah Jees was a dream of my wife and me," the business writes on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile. "We finally were able to make it come true 15 years ago. We are still here and planning on staying for a very long time!"


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