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The 4 best Indian spots in Durham

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Published on February 26, 2020
The 4 best Indian spots in DurhamThali Indian Restaurant | Photo: Nancy T./Yelp

Craving Indian food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Indian spots around Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

Durham-area buyers tend to spend more in March at restaurants than most other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more reviews. Estimated daily customers at Durham-area restaurants grew to 82 per business in March of last year, second only to April with an average of 84, and 6% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Lime and Lemon Indian Grill

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First on the list is the Lime and Lemon Indian Grill. Located at 811 Ninth St., Suite #150, the cocktail bar and Indian spot is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Viceroy

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Next up is The Viceroy, situated at 331 W. Main St. With four stars out of 258 reviews on Yelp, the bar and Indian spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Thali Indian Restaurant

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Thali Indian Restaurant, located at 5311 S. Miami Blvd., Suite E, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Indian spot four stars out of 42 reviews.

4. Tandoori Bites

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Tandoori Bites, an Indian spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 40 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5318 New Hope Commons Drive, Suite #201A, to see for yourself.


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