Orlando was once the “chain restaurant capital” of the world, dooming residents to choose from a slate of bland restaurants. That has changed as Orlando’s culinary scene boomed, leaving multiple options for nearly every type of cuisine.
In fact, Orlando has enough options now to discern between the good and bad outposts of formerly absent styles of cuisine . Recently, someone did what you do when seeking out good Indian restaurant recommendations — they took their question to Reddit. Orlando Redditors opined on which restos bring the heat and authentic flavors. Behold the results.
Tamarind Indian Cuisine
501 Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-207-0760
“I ordered something MILD there once and it was so hot that no amount of yogurt helped me choke it down.” – u/-HappyLady- Credit: Facebook/ Tamarind Indian CuisineBawarchi Biryanis Orlando
6315 International Drive, 407-368-7938
“Bewarchi has a more fragrant dosa with excellent dessert dosa options for kids. The dosa is crispier, larger, and the savory potato stuffing has authentic aromas with a pop of curry leaf. Their tandoor options are decent, too. Although, they really need to add a tandoori fish option.” – u/Voluntaryst1 Credit: Facebook/ Bawarchi BiryanisBombay street kitchen
6215 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-240-5151
“Bombay Street Kitchen actually got a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide; meaning it’s among ‘Inspector’s Favorites for a good value’. . . In other words the same people who give out coveted Michelin stars enjoyed it, so sounds like a good endorsement to me.” –u/hurtfulproduct Credit: Photo via bombaykitchenorlando.comEl Vic’s Kitchen
2445 Edgewater Drive, 407-674-8131
“Just had El Vic’s on Edgewater in College Park the other day. Delicious and spicy. They were also very attentive staff and the restaurant looked very cute and well tended.” – u/ComonomoC Credit: Facebook/ El Vic's KitchenFriends Indian Cuisine
1375 S. Semoran Blvd., 407-412-5278
“This place is really good! The cooks here were former cooks at Ahmed Indian Restaurant. They opened their own place!” –u/sushiiflower Credit: Photo via friendsindiancuisine.comGateway to India Longwood
790 E. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-339-9996
“My Indian neighbors say if they don’t want to cook themselves, they like Gateway to India in Longwood.” – u/310410celleng Credit: Facebook/ Gateway to India LongwoodGuru
2400 S. Highway 27, Clermont, 352-241-9884
“Guru in Clermont is my favorite. It’s a tad pricey but the food is amazing and the owner is the nicest man ever” – u/Raymeis Credit: Photo via gururestaurantclermont.comKhasiyat Indian Restaurant
852 W. Lancaster Road, 407-888-2147
“Khasiyat is leagues ahead of most of these other recommendations but I feel like the only reason people would not like it is if they MUST have meat in their meal. Khasiyat is vegetarian but it’s so good that it doesn’t even factor to me as being a good “vegetarian restaurant”. It’s just top tier food, period.” – u/adultbeanbag Credit: Photo via khasiyatrestaurant.comKohinoor Indian Restaurant
249 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, 407-788-6004
“They’re amazing.” – u/IronKnight23 Credit: Photo via kohinoorindianrestaurant.comMemories of India
3895 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary, 407-804-0920
“This is my hands-down favorite!!!” – u/MissChanandalerBong Credit: Photo via memoriesofindiaorlando.comMoghul Indian Cuisine
401 N. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, 407-599-9001
“Moghul also has new owners and chef, they should honestly change the name, it’s better than it ever was, even the buffet is loaded with fresh spices, no more bland food.” – u/urielxvi Credit: Photo via moghulindian.comNaan Stopp Indian Restaurant 5845 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, 407-347-5487
“We really like naan stop in Windermere. Just opened a month or two ago.” –u/bdreamer642 Credit: Photo via naanstopp.comWoodlands
6040 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-854-3330
“Woodlands is the best south Indian food in Orlando, hands down. It’s always full of us Indian people so you know it’s legit 🙂 ” – u/jeet_p8 Credit: Photo via woodlandsusa.comAhmed Indian Restaurant OBT
11301 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-856-5970
“Always my first recommendation too! I’ve only been for dinner but I hear their buffet is really good too.” – u/ParfaitGlittering Credit: Photo via ahmedrestaurant.comAashirwad Restaurant
7000 S. Kirkman Road, 407-370-9830
“Great place….but I always gain two pounds the day after eating at their buffet!” –u/estilianopoulos Credit: Facebook/ Aashirwad Restaurant
