Tired of going to the same taco restaurant? Well, maybe not, but why not add some variety to your life by trying a new Indian place tonight?

Every Indian restaurant isn’t created the same! Some add an extra kick of spices, while others offer a twist on traditional cuisine. Orlando has it all, so be sure to grab about at the Best Indian Restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp users’ candid recommendations.

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#25. Moghul Indian Cuisine 401 N. Semoran Blvd., 407-599-9001 “This place NEVER disappoints. Their mixed vegetable curry is one of the best things I’ve ever had, right after the garlic naan. I’ve ordered it to go on multiple occasions during the quarantine and it is always just outstanding.” -Trisha S. Photo via Moghul Indian Cuisine
#24. Curry Mantra 6127 Westwood Blvd., 407-233-4636 “I am so happy we chose this place. We will definitely go back!! The only thing I would change is the spice level . The place was clean and our service was excellent. I got the Lamb Vindaloo and she got the chicken Tikka. The flavors were just WOW. THE CHEF ‘NARENDRA’. Made every perfect. This was hands down some of the best I have ever had!!” -Ty L. Photo via Curry Mantra/Facebook
#23. Charcoal Zyka 10249 S. John Young Parkway, 407-440-4210 “Omg, this place is a MUST HAVE. Affordable, delicious and with great service, too! We tried some of the Indian menu items (butter chicken + goat vindaloo + vegetable samosas + garlic naan) and it was all delicious! Not easy to find a yummy, yet affordable Indian meal.” – Mercedes E. Photo via Charcoal Zyka/Facebook
#22. Indian Hut – Orlando 4642 S. Kirkman Road, 407-730-8800 “The food was AMAZING.I ordered the Chicken Dum Biryiani. It was fabulous. The heat was perfect. The chicken was tender and well prepared. The whole combination of flavors was perfect. I’m pretty excited to eat my leftovers. All this to say, I will definitely order from the Indian Hut again!” – Vanessa L. Photo via Indian Hut – Orlando/Facebook
#21. Taste of Punjab 4980 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, 407-507-3900 “Outstanding food complimented with excellent service! I was referred by an Indian Friend of mine who told me “if you want authentic Indian Cuisine then Taste of Punjab is your best choice.” The food was freshly prepared and packaged up nicely to help us manage a large take out order.” – Rich C. Photo via Taste of Punjab/Facebook
#20. Punjab Kitchen 5479 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, 407-507-2764 “When you dine in, you get these fried crackers to pair with a variety of sauces, which were all very addicting. The Chicken Tikka Masala was very popular with my group of friends, for good reason, because it was delicious and hearty and fragrant. You could get different spiciness levels as well. Would highly recommend this restaurant.” – Ann D. Photo via Punjab Kitchen/Facebook
#19.The Madras Cafe 7730 W. Sand Lake Road, 407-203-4191 “This Indian restaurant is a pure vegetarian restaurant. Although I am not a vegetarian, I might as well be after trying this place. The food here is absolutely delicious! The spices are powerful and pops in your mouth with each bite. – Jonathan K. Photo via The Madras Cafe/Facebook
#18. Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar 5244 Old Winter Garden Road, 407-253-2900 “Singh’s offers a full range of Rotis and curries in a pleasant environment. It’s counter service, but very efficient and well-staffed. I’m a big fan of goat roti, but the channa and the chicken are also good. If you don’t like bones, there is even a version of the chicken that is boneless.”- Steve A. Photo via Singh’s Roti Shop & Bar/Yelp
#17. Mynt Fine Indian Cuisine 535 W. New England Ave., 321-441-9872 “I am usually very picky about Indian food and was rarely impressed with the food in the US. But this place was amazing!! The location was in a great neighborhood and the decor was fantastic and the staff were polite and friendly.”- Krishna Bhavithavya K. Photo via Mynt Fine Indian Cuisine/Facebook
#16. Tabla Indian Restaurant Winter Park 216 N. Park Ave., 321-422-0321 “I’ve never had or tried Indian food before but Tabla somehow transformed my taste buds into a new dimension of flavors. Everything is so fresh and made straight from the tandoor! I was absolutely blown away by the different dishes that were served for me.” – Cristina R. Photo via Tabla Indian Restaurant Winter Park/Facebook
#15. Spice Indian Grill 4498 N. Alafaya Trail, 321-732-3110 “This place was great. We had great service, and the food was amazing. The spices were just delicious.The atmosphere was also nice — culturally appropriate and kind of a cozy Indian vibe. We will likely be back!” – Andrew R. Photo via Spice Indian Grill/Facebook
Aapna Parivaar 5135 International Drive, 407-574-4254 “The dishes were full of flavor and I liked that they were able to tone down the spice level to about a medium. It still had a kick but it was bearable to the point that I was still able to enjoy my meal. “ – Desiree H. Photo via Aapna Parivaar/Facebook
#13. Tamarind Indian Cuisine 501 N. Orlando Ave., 321-207-0760 “Killed a whole meal of everything couldn’t take photo when fresh placed its cause it was that great, great place if you want to try something different where you want to come.” – Roddy D. Photo via Tamarind Indian Cuisine/Facebook
#12. Five Star South Indian Food & Catering 9404 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-930-5043 “Great indian food, even for those who are not accustomed to indian food. The butter chicken, garlic naan & Mango Lassi are my go to! Also the Dosa Doner is also a favorite of mine. All food is freshly made. This is a great spot for beginner and advanced indian food eaters.”- Britney L. Photo via Five Star South Indian Food & Catering
#11. Khasiyat Indian Restaurant 852 W. Lancaster Road, 407-888-2147 “If you like Gujarati food or are vegetarian, this is the spot to come to. Authentic food, tastes like home. They offer both quality and quantity.We had a few dishes like the Gobi Manchurian, Khasta Kachori, and Shrikhand. All were delicious.” – Chirag S. Photo via Khasiyat Indian Restaurant/Facebook
#10. Flavors of India 11701 S. International Drive, 407-778-5255 “Another GREAT experience! My wife and I brought our friends along after a round of golf and they loved it as well. Felt VERY safe as precautions were taken by the staff, e.g. wearing masks, etc. we had PERECT Chicken Curry and my wife LOVED it. Our friends frequent another local Indian door restaurant and said they absolutely prefer Flavors of India.” – Rob W. Photo via Flavors of India/Facebook
#9. Bombay Café 1137 Doss Ave., 407-240-5151 ”Our main course was a Spring Dosa. Best Dosa we’ve ever had. Aside from being delicious, I do believe it was quite healthy!”- Doug S. Photo via Bombay Café
#8. Kathi Rolls 4205 Curry Ford Road, 407-866-0007 “This is a small spot on curry ford but this place offers so much Flavor! This is an Indian street food eatery. The chef makes everything fresh and you can taste it. He doesn’t use sauce from jars, everything is made fresh. You will find unique items here.” – Eddie P. Photo via Kathi Rolls/Facebook
#7. Curry House Indian Cuisine 11352 S. Orange Blossom Trail , 321- 352-7742 “A fantastic experience with the BEST Indian fare; especially South Indian items in the whole Greater Orlando region. A wide variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes.Just a wonderful experience and I plan to take my family and friends to this hidden GEM!!” – Matt A. Photo via Curry House Indian Cuisine/Facebook
#6. Tamarind Indian Cuisine 12309 E. Colonial Drive, 407-237-0920 “This place is AMAZING. The food is always hot and tasty, the service polite and quick and the lunch buffet is affordable. I give it a 10/10. It’s my favorite place in Orlando to go for lunch. The vegetarian options are also great for those who don’t want to eat meat.” – Jasmine C. Photo via Tamarind Indian Cuisine/Facebook
#5. Woodlands Indian Cuisine 6040 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-854-3330 “I AM 100% a carnivore and USUALLY when I have vegetarian food I always feel like I was missing something in my meal BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE HERE! [I] ordered the Mysore Masala Dosai, Chana Poori, and Gobi Manchurian with gravy. All of those plates were just a beautiful dance of spices and flavors that completely fooled my carnivore need for some kind of meat.” – Letii R. Photo via Woodlands Indian Cuisine/Facebook
#4. Ahmed Indian Restaurant UCF 10042 University Boulevard, 407-574-7177 “Such a great place with a great deal!!! All you can eat Indian buffet for such a cheap price. As an Indian, having grown up on Indian food, I am quick to weed out what foods taste authentic or not and this place was very authentic! They have chicken tandoori, naan, biriyani, goat curry, BUTTER CHICKEN, chicken curry, and much more. My FAVORITE PART was that they had Gulab Jamun (a sweet) on the buffet as well.The food was phenomenal!” -Aminha U. Photo via Ahmed Indian Restaurant UCF/Ubereats
#3. Tabla Indian Restaurant 5847 Grand National Drive, 407-248-9400 ”Everything was to our liking with regards to spice and flavor. This is hands down THE BEST Indian restaurant in Orlando. Flavor and portion size are great. Don’t forget to check in [the hotel] and get your free glass of wine.”- Claudine C. Photo via Tabla Indian Restaurant/Facebook
#2. Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar 7000 S Kirkman Road, 407-370-9830 “I usually don’t eat at Indian restaurants, because no curry is as good as my mom’s. But sorry mom, this food was better. This food was grandmother level good. The food is authentic and the portions are perfect. The chicken tikka masala was the best I have ever had. I almost cried when I scooped up my chicken and took my first bite.” – Jada M. Photo via Aashirwad Indian Food and Bar/Facebook
#1. Saffron Indian Cuisine 7724 W. Sand Lake Road, 321-209-9099 “Where fine dining meets AMAZING home-cooked Indian meals. We only ate the Chicken Tikka Masala (which comes with rice) and garlic naan (comes with 4 halves). We ordered the spicy and you can REALLY feel the heat. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was so creamy. One of the best Chicken Tikka Masala I’ve ever had – definitely the best in Orlando.” – Joanne E. Photo via Saffron Indian Cuisine/Facebook