Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 25, 2020
Milwaukee's 3 best spots to score affordable Indian eatsBombay Sweets | Photo: Jai K./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Indian fare?

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 fulfill your urges.

1. Cafe India

photo: shashi d./yelp

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 cheap Indian restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting four stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp. Don't miss the chicken tikka masala.

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Cafe India.

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

In terms of signature items, "Freshly made Indian sweets and food. Veg and non-veg," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

2. Bombay Sweets

photo: jai k./yelp

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 budget-friendly option. The menu features biryani, curries and samosas.

The site has lots more information on Bombay Sweets.

"Bombay Sweets was introduced to Milwaukee in the spring of 1999," the business explains 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."

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Our restaurant specializes in bringing a variety of vegan and vegetarian options to serve guests who opt to follow that diet," it writes on Yelp in the section about 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 75 reviews. The menu includes chana masala and roti.


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