Best Indian Restaurants in KL

Calling all chapatti fans over! This humble-looking restaurant has captured the hearts of locals with fresh, fluffy and most importantly delicious flatbreads. The best part is pairing it up with a host of meats like fried chicken, chicken curry and varuval (a thicker concoction of spices) and mutton curry. If meats aren't up your alley, fret not, their dhal curry, chick pea and potato masala as well as shredded cabbage offer great flavours too. However, the real talking point has to be the chapatti, it’s just the perfect vehicle to mop the gravies clean. Also, remember to wrap up your meal with their special tea, ideal to awake the aftertaste of the spices.  

Get the full experience of Royal Indian cuisine dining experience that is located in the heart of Bangsar. Grand and bold interior complements the mouth-watering dishes that will keep you coming back for more. A suggestion to those who are up for some exquisite Indian food, their Mutton will definitely make you drool for more, the soft chewy texture and thick flavorful curry.

The mention of butter chicken might paint a general picture in your mind, but what you will find here is entirely different- in terms of looks and taste. Now, this devilishly divine dish will have your shackled to your seat with its sweet, savoury, and umami-laden flavours, making it one of their signature dishes on the menu. The rich sauce and chicken pieces that come in it make it an unparalleled dish to be eaten with rice or a serving of Naan; seriously, you might just get hooked. 

As you take the turn to Jaipur Mahal, you will immediately sense the restaurant’s presence. Located on a wide land, Jaipur provides a vast parking space for the ease of their frequent guests of both local and international. As you step foot in their luxurious yet humble restaurant, be prepared to fine dine with the utmost authentic Indian cuisine. Simply adorned with simple furniture, the walls of the restaurant are lovingly decorated with original paintings and frames imported from Jaipur illustrating the Indian culture while you indulge. Immerse yourself with one of Jaipur Mahal’s signature from the Vegetarian specialities, Paneer Tikka Lababdar, made of cottage cheese cooked with tomato and spices and complements well with a serving of warm rice for a true Indian taste that you have been missing out of.

Despite being burrowed in a vicinity that has no shortage of Indian food, Betel Leaf has been winning over loyalty all the time. If you’re looking for a cosy and air-conditioned dining space and Chettinad-style culinary creations, Betel Leaf is the place to be! Upon stepping in, the alluring aroma of spices and sights of colourful dishes being chomped down by patrons offer a dead giveaway that you’re in for a genuine Indian gastronomy ride. The menu is pretty extensive and flavourful but ones that call out to you are their billowy naans, briyanis, Chicken Tikka Masala, range of Tandoori goodness, set meals with comprising puddles of vegetables and curries, and vibrant Indian sweets that entice you for a happy ending. 

As we all know Indian cuisine is some of the most sought-after and unique types of food that one can indulge in, but Indian cuisine is not just bounded to curry and naan, it’s as diverse as India itself. In Malaysia Indian cuisine is very prominent but not many have heard of this North Indian based cuisine called Gujarati cuisine. We have discovered a unique spot called the Ganga café situated in Kuala Lumpur that aims to highlight this unique specialty. Gujarati cuisine originates from the Gujarat region in North West India. The Ganga café which is run by a sweet couple aims to highlight all the best aspects of fresh homecooked Gujarati cuisine.

Life is full of surprises and so is GinRikSha! If you’re a person that likes twists and turns, this restaurant at Plaza Damansara is here to satisfy you. With their unique and playful twists on Indian cuisine like Mango Chicken Pappadoms and Lamb Shank with Pooris, you will definitely leave this place wanting more, more and more!

Placed in between a casual and a fine dining restaurant, you will expect a cozy set up and some refined dishes served right before your sights. WTF Restaurant has taken that expectations and delivered with some of their mighty fine cuisine claims to have the best North Indian cruise in town and many will preach to that notion. What's great here is that the array of various dishes is all pretty remarkable and the restaurant arguably tops the charts of North Indian restaurants in Bangsar. Also, the dish here packs a punch without being spicy and thus, creating the perfect condiment for your dish  

Located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Havelly Restaurant is one of the must-visit for Indian food lovers. You can expect a 5 star food with very affordable price. From the super tender tandoori chicken to the fragrant nasi briyani, this restaurant has it all. So if you are ready for an Indian food journey, come on down to Havelly KL!

With an encouraging name, you know they are absolutely serious about their dishes that deliver on all accounts. Enter the restaurant in open-mouthed wonder, adorning the vibrant portraits, artistic ornaments and tapestries that teleport you to India on the dot. Done taking in the beauty, time to satiate your stomach with zestful flavours. Wrap your lips around delectable Tandoori grubs, meats and seafood that are dressed to kill with aromatic spices and masalas, vegetarian and non-vegetarian set meals and tame down the heat with their homemade lassies. To cut short, every item on the menu is a real treat for all senses. 

Passionate Chef Shamini has taken home-cooked Indian food to a whole new level by inviting guests over to dine at her own house. Expect unpretentious welcoming, cosy atmosphere and the main attraction - impressive spread (predominantly vegetarian) of Indian dishes that justifies the name her venture. Aside from being healthier servings, they are never skimp on the spices and herbs that would satisfy the pickiest eater out there. Chow down to your heart's content as the prices are pretty pocket-friendly and do store some room for desserts.

This insanely popular vegetarian restaurant has been making a name all over the world. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s always a smart move to wear stretchy pants over as you’ll be spoilt with a myriad of authentic Indian goodies. Either you kick start your day with assorted thosais and vadais, or chomp down lunch meals with the debris of fresh vegetables or dig in  piping hot a la carte dishes like Mushroom Rogan Josh, Paneer Tikka Masala, Cauliflower Manchurian and many more – everything here ranks high in authenticity and savoury. If you miraculously have space, be sure to sink your teeth in their deep-fried dough snacks too.

North India cuisine has become a staple here in Malaysia and Namaste India features some of the best North Indian cuisines out there. With a wide selection to choose from, Namaste India also provides some of North India’s hidden street food that isn’t available anywhere else. Dishes like the Dal Bati Churma and the Harabharachaat delivers a slice of authentic North Indian street food that puts a unique twist on conventional North Indian Cuisine.

This bustling restaurant has been a household name among the locals for decades. With a massive and impressive spread of vegetables, meats and seafood lined up as a welcoming reward, one could hardly contain their excitement any longer. The main appeal is gracing up the banana leaf with as many dishes as possible since the prices are pretty reasonable. Dishes that deserve a special mention are their boneless mutton gravy, resoundingly crispy fried bitter gourds, chicken briyani, fried fish cutlet and sambal fish, to name a few. If rice isn’t your jam, opt for thosais or fried noodles that are equally praiseworthy. 

This famed and fabled eatery is among the stalwarts in Brickfields. The food here is absolutely gratifying as the kitchen revolves around sizzling spices and fresh ingredients. You might need to splurge a little more but the gorgeous grubs and dining space is worth each and every penny. Dishes are served in copper utensils and the photo-worthy ambience sets the South Indian mood. Think lip-smacking dishes like Prawn Pakoras, melt-in-the-mouth meats that are liberally shrouded with luscious gravies, assorted briyanis and warm naans with grilled meats. Dig deeper into the menu and wrap up your meal with assorted Indian sweets and aromatic coffees or teas. Bring over a voracious appetite and return with a bigger smile!

As per the name, expect a humble Indian family-run eatery tucked beneath a huge tree that has been winning the locals over for more than 20 years. As soon as 7am, regulars flock over for breakfast bites like puri, thosai, idly and nasi lemak. However, the anchor of attraction is during lunch hours where never-ending choices of dishes lie beckoning. From mutton dalcha to sizzling fried chicken, fish sambal to chicken perathal (stir-fried with spices), the balance of savoury and spiciness is spot-on. So there is no reason not to stack up your steaming rice with numerous dishes as the prices are easy on the wallet. Finish off with a glass of teh tarik to pep up the knotting aftertaste on your tongue. 

Placed in a busy city at Brickfields situated between a fine dining and casual restaurant, this restaurant will give you a calm and cosy ambience along with delectable authentic Northern Indian, Southern Indian, Jain and Buddhist delicacies. Mr Naan and Mrs Idly has set a whole new standard of Indian cuisine among local folks. Everything they served here are simply delightful and healthy – original Badam Milk, Dosai, Biryani dishes, Tandoori, Naan, and so much more. You would be blown away by the extensive selections of menu items. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy a little short ‘trip’ to India.

Specialized in South Indian cuisine, Mollagaa only brings you the most authentic dishes full of flavors and spices. From well-known briyani that has been part of our culture to the most unique dishes such as Pomfret Pollychathu, Mollagaa has it all.

Located at the ground floor of Amplewest KL, Chola Kitchen is an Indian Restaurant that has a simple theme for their restaurant. Even the restaurant has the simplest setting, but the food was on another level. It is definitely going to tingle your taste buds. The restaurant not only serves great Indian food, but with a very comfy environment.

Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Junior Chellappa at Old Malaya is an Indian restaurant that specializes in both South and Northern Indian cuisines! With the aim to introduce Indian culture, Junior Chellappa introduces a contemporary twist to traditional Indian food to further spread the classic cuisine.

Punjab Express Restaurant is located in Cheras C180 Balakong, with an extensive menu of offerings such as Hyderabadi Chicken Briyani, Mutton Briyani, Kashmiri Pulao,Sizzling Chicken Tandoori and many more.

Not forgetting to cater to vegetarians too, they have prepared vegetarian menu as well such as Tandoori Aloo Tikki, Sizzling Vege Platter, Hara Bhara Kebab, Palak Paneer and many more.