Top Indian Food In The Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia is known for its hoagies, soft pretzels, scrapple and, of course, cheesesteaks. It's not known so much for its Indian food, but the City of Brotherly Love has quite a selection of Indian restaurants that are worth a visit. Philly is a melting pot of many cultures, so it's no surprise that you can find excellent cuisine beyond what Philly is known best for. Not only does the city offer awesome Indian food, but you can find it in a variety of Philly's best neighborhoods including Manayunk, Fishtown, Mt. Airy and Old City, just to name a few. Enjoy our selection of Philly's top Indian restaurants.
Ekta Indian Cuisine
250 E. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-2277
www.ektaindianrestaurant.com
Walk into Ekta and your senses will be filled with everything India. Between the inviting atmosphere and magnificent smells of cinnamon, curry, turmeric and cayenne, to name a few, your mouth will begin to water before you're even seated. The traditional Indian food includes saag aur paneer, Kadai chicken, dal makhani and the traditional Indian drink, lassi. Ekta has been praised by many as one of the best restaurants in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. You will leave satisfied and happy.
Karma Restaurant And Bar
114 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-1444
www.karmaphiladelphia.com
Share the good karma with friends and visit this fine Indian establishment in the city. Karma is located in the Old City section of Philadelphia. The restaurant has won several awards including the 2012 Excellence in Customer Satisfaction Award by Talk of the Town. Karma is your place for both authentic and nouveau Indian cuisine. Spices are the key to every Indian meal, but Karma understands the different taste levels so the customer can customize the amount of each spice for their meal.
Laxmi's Indian Grille
4425 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 508-2120
www.laxmisindiangrille.com
For a delicious Indian meal in a laid-back setting, try Laxmi's Indian Grille. Laxmi's has a wide range of Indian cuisine and custom spices can be found on the menu. The BYOB establishment is both inviting and reasonably priced. Be sure to try the samosas, tikka masala and the Shahi paneer. The authentic cuisine is sure to leave your Indian food cravings satisfied.
Saffron Indian Kitchen
145 Montgomery Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(484) 278-4112
www.saffronofphilly.com
Saffron is worth the trip to the suburbs of Philadelphia for the ambience alone. A warm, inviting atmosphere, as well as a knowledgeable and friendly staff, will bring your evening to a higher level. Classic Indian dishes with a variety of spices made to your liking, as well as the nouveau Indian dishes, are served and praised by many at Saffron Indian Kitchen.
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Tiffin
710 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-1297
www.tiffin.com
Tiffin is no doubt one of the best Indian restaurants in town. It first opened its doors at the first Tiffin restaurant in 2006 by Wharton Business School graduate Munish Narula. The authentic southern Indian cuisine has acquired a large following of Indian food enthusiasts over the years. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Tiffin has multiple locations in the Philadelphia area, so you can pick the one closest to you.
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Christina Thompson is a freelance writer living in Philadelphia. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
