Best Indian Restaurants in KL

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.