15 Authentic Indian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

1. Tandoor Indian Restaurant

• Address: 39 Ngo Duc Ke Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 11:00 – 23:00
• Price range: US $3 - $10

This is a good place to go when you want to impress a date, or maybe have an elegant lunch with your friends. You also see a lot of Indian businessmen eating here, which is always a good indication of quality. 

Understandably, it’s a bit more pricey than many of the other restaurants you will find in the city, but you get what you pay for in terms of service and atmosphere.

Tandoor Indian Restaurant

2. Benaras Indian Restaurant & Lounge

• Address: 5A Nguyen Sieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 11:00 – 22:00
• Price range: US $2.5 - $11

Benaras - Indian Restaurant & Lounge's menu is quite extensive, offering a full range of North Indian meals that convey the name of the land of Indian cuisine through the harmonious use of food items such as milk, milk, yogurt, and so on, all prepared by Indian chefs.

Benaras Indian Restaurant & Lounge

3. Baba's Kitchen

• Address: 274 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 11:00 – 22:30
• Price range: US $4 - $10

Indian food in Ho Chi Minh City is rarely discussed without a mention of Baba’s Kitchen, the undisputed curry crowd-pleaser in the city. 

Tucked smack dab in the middle of Bui Vien, the chefs at Baba’s Kitchen have been wow-ing backpackers and locals alike with their flavourful tandooris and samosas.

Occasionally people chide this restaurant for being a bit heavy on the ghee, but as far as I’m concerned, that’s part of the fun. Another point in its favor? Even with its ubiquitous popularity, the prices are still quite reasonable.

Baba's Kitchen

4. Shanti Indian Cuisine

• Address: 26 Nguyen Cu Trinh Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 10:30 - 23:30
• Price range: US $1 - $10

Referring to Indian restaurants in Saigon, Shanti Indian Cuisine certainly cannot be ignored. Featuring wood-paneled walls, ample lighting, and plush furnishings, Shanti Indian Cuisine has a luminous and elegant atmosphere.

While at Shanti Indian Cuisine, diners will be treated to a myriad of Indian dishes, from tangy curry to creamy raita. The taste is bold Indian style but the price is extremely reasonable with dishes prepared and decorated quite eye-catching. 

Shanti Indian Cuisine

5. Bollywood Indian Restaurant & Bar

• Address: 8/21 Duong 49B, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City
• Opening time: 10:30 - 22:30
• Price range: US $1 - $13

Bollywood Indian Restaurant & Bar has a spacious, cozy space. The staff here are very professional and friendly. 

Here, the menu is extremely diverse. Some of the restaurant's famous dishes such as Naan bread, Masala Dosa, Birayano rice, etc. Lamb curry is one of the dishes that you should try when you come to the restaurant. 

In addition, the price at an Indian restaurant in Saigon is relatively affordable, so it is loved by many people. 

Bollywood Indian Restaurant & Bar

6. Dalchini HCMC

• Address: 2A Ngo Van Nam Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 10:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:30
• Price range: US $2 - $10

A specific Indian restaurant will probably serve dishes like Halal, Jain, Vegan, Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Food. 

Besides that, the thing that makes Dalchini restaurant different is that this restaurant commits to serving food with zero additive colors and fresh food with the most hygienic atmosphere. 

The superb Ambience with courteous service staff and affordable prices also add to the reasons you should have dinner in Dalchini at least once.

Dalchini HCMC

7. Dahi Handi Indian Restaurant

• Address: 23 Dong Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 10:30 - 22:30
• Price range: US $2 - $16

Dahi Handi Indian Restaurant serves meals that combine butter, yogurt, milk, and other delicious ingredients. The restaurant is elegant, and the cuisines are great and tastefully presented. The cuisine here is delicious, especially the chicken dishes. 

The Dahi Handi restaurant is small but beautiful, and the service is excellent. If you're unsure what to eat, the staff will gladly offer suggestions. Indian eateries in Saigon are likewise very reasonably priced.

Dahi Handi Indian Restaurant

8. Mumtaz Indian Restaurant

• Address: 226 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 11:00 - 23:00
• Price range: US $1 - $10

If you are looking for a break from the norm and a tasty, authentic restaurant that serves Indian cuisine, Mumtaz Indian Restaurant probably is the best fit for you. Mumtaz is a lovely restaurant with casual décor yet excellent food in the middle of the backpacker district. 

The staff is attentive without being intrusive and the food is served in a timely fashion. If you ask for spicy, you certainly will not be served anything less; they have excellent curries, kebabs, and soft and delicate tandoori chicken.

The portions are of a good size, and importantly, the price is reasonable.

Mumtaz Indian Restaurant

9. Natraj Indian Cuisine Restaurant

• Address: 41 Bui Thi Xuan, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1 and 20 Nguyen Cu, Thao Dien Ward, District 2
• Opening time: 10:00 - 22:30
• Price range: US $1 - $9

For an establishment located just 5 minutes away from plenty of tourist attractions in District 1 such as Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien, Natraj Indian Restaurant offers reasonably priced Indian food. 

The Indian traditional dishes here are so amazing with some must-try like the moist and flavorful Chicken Malai Tikka Sandwich, Paneer Chili, Fish Curry, or the refreshing and minty cardamom tea. 

While Natraj Indian Restaurant is tiny, it is deftly designed for comfort with air conditioning. Reservations are recommended for groups.  

Natraj Indian Cuisine Restaurant

10. Spice India

• Address: 244 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 10:00 - 23:00
• Price range: US $1 - $8

Spice India is a particular restaurant set right at the heart of Bui Vien so it is always activities-packed and fun. 

The diner is cozy and pleasingly decorated. The Staff are all Indians so rest assured that you are getting a real taste of Indian cuisine, creamy and spicy. A value for money!

Spice India

11. Mr. Singh Indian Restaurant

• Address: 152 Nguyen Van Huong Street, District 2
• Opening time: 11:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 21:30
• Price range: US $1 - $8

Spice India Restaurant is definitely the ideal place if you are looking to learn the typical dishes of India. The curry is extremely flavorful. Noodles, fragrant milk tea... and many other delicious dishes that are definitely worth trying. 

The restaurant is a bit small but neatly decorated, very clean and the staff is friendly. The dishes here are cooked to order, so if you don’t want to wait, you better book in advance.

Mr Singh Indian Restaurant

12. Ashoka India Restaurant

• Address: 10 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 10:00 - 22:00
• Price range: US $1 - $8

Ashoka is the oldest Indian restaurant chain in Vietnam. Very famous for Northern Indian dishes. When you come here, don't miss the attractive dishes such as Indian rice, curry,... The restaurant space is decorated simply, making it easy to relax when dining.

Ashoka India Restaurant

13. Taj Mahal Restaurant

• Address: 31 Bui Vien Street, District 1
• Opening time: 09:00 - 00:00
• Price range: US $2 - $8

In fact, the Taj Mahal Restaurant is one of the best traditional Indian Curry restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a prestigious restaurant for you to enjoy curry as well as typical Indian dishes prepared in Indian style. 

The restaurant has a separate way of processing which makes the dishes taste very delicious. At first, those who are not familiar will find it very difficult to eat, but when they get used to it, they find it quite enjoyable. 

With reasonable prices and professional service, the restaurant will surely make you feel satisfied.

Taj Mahal Restaurant

14. Ganesh Indian Restaurant

• Address: 38 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 11:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30
• Price range: US $1 - $12

The Ganesh is a place where you can customize your meals based on your spice quotient. It also gives a very welcoming ambiance, emphasizing the friendly and customer-focused concept. The food is authentic, yet still has space for the guests to make it fitter to their specific tastes.

Every time you come back, the same dish you ever tried can be different in the way you want it. This place is for those who always want to try something new but don’t want to ruin the authentic flavor. 

Ganesh Indian Restaurant

15. Namaste India

• Address: 189 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
• Opening time: 10:00 - 22:00
• Price range: US $1 - $8

Located on Bui Vien Street, Namaste India is an ideal place to experience traditional Indian delicacies. This is not only a familiar restaurant for Indians living in Ho Chi Minh but also a top choice for Vietnamese enthusiasts of Indian cuisine. 

Namaste India Restaurant has a diverse and unique menu with many delicious and famous dishes such as attractive curry. Indian curry chicken is cooked with a variety of creamy, buttery. You can use it with Indian Naan bread or with Indian curry rice.

Namaste India

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