Best Indian Restaurants in Johor Bahru

With a promising name and strong reputation among the locals, Bharat Curry House is a must-visit for an Indian food fix. As per the name, newcomers and patrons alike are raving about the sumptuous spread of curries that are mastered to perfection with rich spices and subtle level of heat.  Well for biryani lovers, the stage is set for you, as they have it every day with luscious sides that you can always count for something spectacular. Despite the never-ending crowd, the situation is well handled by the staffs.

A 120 year old colonial building houses this Indian Restaurant with vivacious wall colours and traditional portraits that sets you up for a relaxing evening. The food here is a prime example of passion and food; each dish is prepared skillfully and with tender care- resulting in servings of genuine and exhilarating dishes. From rich tandoor meat and fluffy Naan, Chettinad Fish Head Curry, Butter Chicken, to Briyani Rice, your mouth will be host to an explosion of wonderful flavours. 

Ah, a beautiful environment and beautiful food; a setup for a pleasurable evening just for you. Spice Grill infuses a classy touch in all of their food, serving you not just a dish, but the experience as well. Feast on vibrant platters from the tandoor and the grill. Your palate will be host to a revolving chain of flavours from spicy, savoury, to sweet. In addition to that, quench your thirst at their bar, while treating your sights to a pleasant view of a harbour. 

Sitting pretty along Danga Bay, 7 Spice Indian Cuisine is perhaps the most revered Indian restaurant in Johor Bahru. This three-storey establishment is artistically adorned with classic decorations and the kitchen has been dishing out a range of North and South Indian cuisine that is nothing but spectacular. Expect an extensive menu that would spoil you for choices, but the courteous staffs would help you narrow down the options. Kick start your day with their breakfast platter that comes with a hodgepodge of authentic South Indian goodness – thosai, vadai, parotha, and naan – all made upon order. For carnivores, wrap your lips around their signature grilled meats with few slabs of naan, especially their tomato cheese naan - you don’t get this anywhere else! Complete your indulgence with their cooling and refreshing puddings, made from fresh mangoes and coconut. 

There isn't a shortage of authentic Indian restaurants with accurate and faithful recipes of many classic Indian dishes that are favoured throughout Johor Bahru. The Ketinggi brings the aforementioned dishes to those who does not have the privilege of tasting the best of Indian cuisine. The Ketinggi is the next restaurant you should visit for the authentic taste of North and Southern Indian cuisine!

Be it breakfast, lunch, tea time or dinner, this commodious restaurant is often house full as its home to some of the best curries and spiced-up dishes in town. What got us sold at first sight is the repertoire of colourful dishes that fill the air with alluring aroma. As soon as the flavours tapped onto our taste buds, we understood why the fans just can't get enough of it. Among the trump cards on the menu are their fried bitter gourd, squid sambal, mutton sambal and quick bites like vadai as well as chicken curry puffs. Planning to keep your calories under control? Opt for their airy and soft chapatis that work equally well with the sides. 

Look at the varieties up there. Isn’t that a feast and that’s what you see daily at Bindu Curry House. A fair share of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, assorted snacks and buoyant sweets draws in a decent crowd any time of the day.  Opt for an authentic banana leaf meal, and grace it up with your favourite dishes. Not to be missed is their chicken gravy and freshly fried fish. 

The Spice Kitchen is a lovechild of traditional Hakka recipe and Indian spices. Considering the hipster demand these days, the industrial-style interior with colourful furniture and brick styled wall make it perfect for group dinners as it is for date night. Similarly, lots of efforts are put into the dishes, as the presentations and flavours are spot-on. Among the dishes that received a big uptick from our taste buds are Chicken Lollypop, Chicken Tikka, selection of briyanis and flatbreads. The clean hit of spices and utterly tender meats are worth spending your calories on. Tame it down with an array of lassies and milkshakes. 

The name of this place may be generic, but the food certainly does leave an impression. Located in the prime zone of Iskander Johor, Indian Kitchen serves both North and South Indian cuisine alongside an array of tandoors. They are also incredibly talented when it comes to mixing with spices, hence the food you'll be having will be well seasoned and flavoured.

Despite mushrooming competitors who take interior and social media as a strong tool to draw in the local crowd, this no-frills restaurant is solely about flavours. Breakfast crowd never miss wolfing down their hot-off-the-griddle thosais that comes with chutneys and curry of your choice. The main draw is lunch hours. Indulge in a sheer selection of dishes and curries, infused with rich spices and served piping hot to round up a banana leaf meal like never before. Among the best servings are their mutton masala as well as boneless fried fish, and for vegetarians, vegetarian mock meats are equally satisfying. Wrap up your meal with a glass of teh tarik that amps up the aftertaste of spices in your mouth. 

Get ready to take your taste buds for a savoury and spicy swim in a restaurant that transports you over to North Indian with a charming backdrop. The authentic and grandeur decorations is a big perk here, and once your Instagram has eaten enough, sink in their luscious grilled meats, thick and creamy curries, rumali roti and bouncy naans, to name a few. To further evoke your appetite, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch is a buffet. All you’ve got to do is eat till you drop. 

This renowned restaurant is fairly an epicurean’s dream come true. Food-wise, the team has been churning out North Indian dishes that come in big portion and bigger in flavour, thus, it’s wise to wear stretchy pants. Fresh seafood and huge cut of meats take multifarious forms, be it biryanis and sizzling Kebab platters. One bite and in a blink of an eye, the whole platter is polished clean. Another dish that hits high on creativity is their Chicken Chettinad Pizza, a drool-worthy masterpiece tarted up with diced chickens and gooey cheese. No visit here is complete without a sip of their captivating cocktails or glug of beers. With a breathtaking harbour view, you'll be a little heavy hearted to leave. 

It doesn't get anymore expensive than Tandoori Mahal. This posh looking Indian restaurant has a variety of great dishes that uses premium ingredients and a handful of spices to blend. They are able to ensure that their choice of food are incredibly flavourful and delicious, you'll come visiting again. All and all, if you have the means for it, definitely try it out! 

This unassuming stall is a hotspot for a full-fledged naan and meat feast that barely makes a dent in your wallet. Thanks to the open kitchen, you can smell the delicious aroma while waiting to be served. What sets them apart is Chapli Kebab, which looks like a burger patty, but it’s a Pakistani-style kebab chockfull with beef meat, green chillies, diced onions and fresh herbs. Expertly charred on the outside with a bouncy center, you just can’t stop scoffing down the naans, particularly the cheese laden one. Another reason to keep you coming is their Kheemah, thick gravy with minced beef and subtle spices.