Whether you are thinking of ordering in or going out, Indian food is always one of the top choices. With over 121 languages, 28 states, and a plethora of identities, it’s hard to define the national cuisine. Thankfully, Hong Kong has tons of options for you to taste everything from regional curries and tandoori to Punjabi butter chicken, south Indian dosas or stews. Here is the list of our favourite Indian restaurants in Hong Kong!

Anjappar — Tsim Sha Tsui

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Ghee podi dosa, a South Indian breakfast dosa (© Anjappar)

This worldwide chain serves Chettinad cuisine from the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. Anjappar has 85 branches around the world and finally opened doors in Hong Kong in 2018, offering a range of vegan, vegetarian, non-vegetarian (and halal) food. In addition to the traditional dosa, some must-try items include the fish meal set and the soups, specifically the crab and mutton bone soup, and their chicken and mutton Bamboo Biryani! The best part? The price range is highly affordable, between HK$75-HK$150 per person!

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Bamboo Biryani
Location: 2/F, Multifield Plaza, 3 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 3428 5757

Bengal Brothers — Central, Wan Chai

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Bengal Brothers brings authentic Indian street food for takeaway (© Bengal Brothers)

Bengal Brothers offers takeaway kathi rolls, a street-side dish first created at Nizam’s in Calcutta, India which consists of juicy, chargrilled meats and vegetables wrapped in a flaky paratha flatbread, drizzled with tangy chutney and topped with crunchy fresh salad. Perfect for lunch, dinner, and truly any meal in between! In addition to their famous Kathi rolls including the Chicken Tikka Roll (HK$88) and the Achari Paneer Roll (HK$88), you must also try their rice bowls and street snacks. Our favourite is the Vada Pav (HK$78)!

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Kathi Rolls
Location: 6 Johnston Road, Wan Chai | BaseHall, LG9, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 9245 8774 (Wan Chai)

Bombay Dreams — Central

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Bombay Dreams is known to locals as a bougie Indian hotspot (© Bombay Dreams)

Perhaps the best known Indian restaurant on Hong Kong Island, since 2002, Bombay Dreams has been a go-to for Indians, locals, and expats alike. It offers Mughlai food that has been synonymous with Indian cuisine, serving favourites such as Tandoori Chicken (HK$128/half), as well as decadent delights like Alleppey Fish Curry (HK$238) and Nalli Nihari Gosht (HK$208). Located on Wyndham Street with beautiful French windows as well as a private dining room, Bombay Dream is perfect for any occasion. Still, to get a bang for your buck and try out all the different items, the weekend lunch buffet is unmatched!

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Tandoori Chicken
Location: 1/F, Winning Centre, 46 Wyndham Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2811 9888

Chaat — Tsim Sha Tsui

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One-Michelin-starred Chaat is a Rosewood hotel offering (© Chaat)

The new player on the scene, Rosewood’s Chaat has made waves in the dining scene. The restaurant’s menu innovates on classic Indian street food, earning it one Michelin star. This upscale establishment is beautifully decorated, with a terrace that overlooks the harbour, perfect for date night or a business lunch. Some must-tries include the Pork Pepper Fry (HK$198), Kasundi Lamb Chop (HK$688), and the decadent Lobster Champagne Curry (HK$728). The tasting menu will set you back HK$998 per person but is definitely worth trying.

Price range: $$$$
Signature dish: Lobster Champagne Curry
Location: 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 3891 8732

Chautari — Sheung Wan

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Chautari is located inside the bustling Queen Street cooked food market (© Chautari)

If you’re looking for a quick bite at lunch time in the Sheung Wan area, you can’t go wrong visiting Chautari at the Queen Street Cooked Food Market. They offer amazing curries with naan or rice for unbeatable prices, with set lunches starting at HK$85. We also love their Dal Tadka, Chicken Curry and Saagwala Paneer, and their Cheese or Garlic Naans hit the spot! If you have more time, you can also sit at the market and enjoy the hustle and bustle, with a dinner set for two for just HK$388.

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Saagwala Paneer
Location: 1/F, CF6, Queen Street, Cooked Food Market, 1 Queen Street, 38 Des Voeux Road West
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2600 4408

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The Clay Oven — Kennedy Town

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The Clay Oven is so named for its specialty in tandoor-cooked dishes (© The Clay Oven)

A winner in Kennedy Town, The Clay Oven is known for its classic tandoori Indian food. Since its inception, the food has followed their motto to always be fresh, fragrant, and supremely flavoursome. If you know you are going ahead of time, order their Tandoori Lamb Leg (HK$900, must be ordered 1 day in advance), but their Chicken Tikka Masala (HK$98), Sagwala Paneer (HK$98), Dal Makhani (HK$78) are always hits! Do try their Kashmiri naan (HK$42) which contains dried fruits and coconuts for something different.

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Chicken Tikka Masala
Location: G/F, 27-31 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2872 6900

The Delhi Club — Tsim Sha Tsui

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The Delhi Club is a well-loved gem in Chungking Mansions (© The Delhi Club)

Established by two brothers in 1987, The Delhi Club has been a mainstay in Chungking Mansions and the Indian food scene in Hong Kong. You are welcomed to the restaurant like an old friend and treated to some of the most finger-licking good food in town. With recipes that are passed down through generations, their top dishes include favourites such as Chicken Tikka (HK$85), Chicken Hyderabad Biryani (HK$70) and Mutton Vindaloo (HK$90), accompanied by the best Cheese Naan (HK$28) in Hong Kong. To wash it all down, try their mango lassi (HK$35).

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Chicken Tikka
Location: 3/F, Block C, Chungking Mansion, 38-44 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Instagram | +852 2368 1682

Gaylord — Tsim Sha Tsui

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Michelin-recommended Gaylord is an Indian food staple in Hong Kong (© Gaylord)

Talking about establishments, Gaylord has been serving the people of Hong Kong authentic and traditional Indian flavours for 50 years! Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, it has stunning indoor and outdoor seating, reminiscent of the Indian colonial era. Gaylord’s interesting innovations, such as the beloved Cheese Truffle Naan (HK$68), have afforded them a Michelin recommendation. Along with these, you can enjoy classics such as Paneer Pakora (HK$78 for 2 pieces) and Lamb Rogan Josh (HK$188).

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Lamb Rohan Josh
Location: 5/F, Prince Tower, 12A Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2376 1001

Jashan — Central

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Jashan’s beautiful, modern interiors (© Jashan)

Located on Hollywood Road, this beautiful restaurant with opulent décor, comfy seating, and colonial furnishings is reminiscent of old India, yet it offers a taste that is both modern and comforting. Jashan offers everything from street food to kebabs and tikkas in its meat, seafood, and vegetarian mains. The entire menu is halal. The price range falls between a reasonable HK$200-HK$250 per person. Some of the stand out dishes include Delhi Golgappa Shots (HK$68), Parmesan Malai Chicken Kebab (HK$148), And Bengali Daab Chindgdi (Prawn) (HK$175).

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Lamb Rogan Josh
Location: 1/F, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 3105 5300 

JoJo Indian Restaurant — Wan Chai

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JoJo is especially notable for its value-for-money lunch buffet (© JoJo Indian Restaurant)

If you are in Wan Chai and craving Indian food, you don’t have to look further than JoJo. Since 1985, this establishment has offered a combination of North Indian, South Indian, and street food. No matter what you order, you can expect a rich, flavour-packed dining experience. During their lunch buffet (HK$158 per person), you can try a variety of favourites, including Keema Samosa, Pani Puri, and anything from their Tandoor, along with unlimited drinks! And don’t forget to end your meal with a sweet dish, i.e. a dessert. You can choose between the ever popular Gulab Jamun with Rabri or Kulfi.

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Lamb Boti Masala
Location: 2/F, David House, 37-39 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2527 3776

New Punjab Club — Central

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New Punjab Club was the first ever Punjabi restaurant to earn a Michelin star (© New Punjab Club)

This Black Sheep restaurant serves Punjabi food, which is a region between northern India and eastern Pakistan known for its rich meat and tandoori food. The incredible tandoor-focused menu, 50s- and 60s-inspired cocktail list, and gorgeous interiors have earned it a Michelin star, a first for a Punjabi restaurant worldwide. We particularly love their Masalewale Chaanp lamb chop, although if you are looking for a different experience, you should join the monthly breakfast, naashta, for HK$528 per person. 

Price range: $$$$
Signature dish: Masalewale Chaanp
Location: 34 Wyndham Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2368 1223

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Pondi — Sai Ying Pun

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Traditional Indian ingredients prepared with French techniques (© Pondi)

Pondi is inspired by the seaside town of Pondicherry in South Asia, where the French colonial influences combined with the Indian cuisine to create something truly spectacular. Chef and co-founder Taran Chadha brought this experience to Hong Kong, pairing the seasonal ingredients with fortified wines. With a cosy, home-like atmosphere and comforting sharing plates, it truly feels like you are eating at a friend’s place. The dishes are scrumptious too, with must-try items including the Duck Kanda Bhaji (HK$138) and Grilled Butter Chicken (HK$188 for ¼ chicken). 

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Duck Kanda Bhaji 
Location: 14 Fuk Sau Lane, Sai Ying Pun
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 6113 0195

Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant — Tsim Sha Tsui

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Sangeetha’s paneer butter masala (© Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant)

Synonymous with South Indian food, you will always find Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant bustling during a weekend lunch. Their quick service and simple décor reminds those who are in-the-know of the mess-like atmospheres of favourite local spots in India. For a first-timer, you can’t go wrong with the Mini Tiffin (HK$95) as it lets you taste the classics such as Idli, Vada, Upma and Dosa along with Sheera (dessert). Our personal favourite is the Rava Masala Dosa (HK$80) with extra coconut chutney or the Rasam (HK$30).

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Mini Tiffin
Location: 1-5 & 31, UG/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2640 2123

Timur — Kennedy Town

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Green curry from Indian/Nepalese restaurant Timur (© Timur)

This small, cosy eatery in Kennedy Town serves homemade Indian and Nepalese food to satisfy all your cravings. Not only is Timur affordable, with prices averaging between HK$70-120 per person, the staff are also very hospitable and friendly. You of course have to go for their momos, which are a type of steamed or fried dumpling native to the North Eastern part of India, although they are popular throughout the nation. Get them with chicken or veg stuffing and relish them with the spicy sauce!

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Mini Tiffin
Location: 1-5 & 31, UG/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | +852 6970 0709

Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Restaurant — Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai

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Woodlands is a longstanding vegetarian Indian restaurant (© Woodlands)

Another Hong Kong favourite, Woodlands has been on the scene serving vegetarian Indian food since 1981. They are also Jain, Buddist and vegan-friendly, meaning that they can customise food without onion, garlic, root vegetables, and/or make dishes 100% plant-based. Woodlands is known for South Indian food, so you can’t go wrong with their dosas or idlis, specifically their Paper Masala Dosa (HK$148). However, their North Indian plates are also quite flavourful! We recommend you try their Cheese Uttapam (HK$108) or Bondas (HK$58 for 2 pieces).

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Paper Masala Dosa
Location: 16-17, UG/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | 1/F, Dennies House, 20 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2369 3718 (Tsim Sha Tsui) +852 2129 2188 (Wan Chai)

Leela — Causeway Bay

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Chef Manav Tuli’s creations at Leela are playful reinventions of classic dishes (@Leela)

This relatively new entrant on Hong Kong’s Indian restaurant scene is the brainchild of Manav Tuli, who put Chaat on the city’s gastronomical map. Tuli puts a contemporary, playful spin on traditional dishes, all while showcasing food from across India — from well-known North Indian fare to Kodagu classics. Begin your meal with the Lucknowi Tokri Chaat (HK$118) that comes in an edible potato basket, and follow it up with the Smoked Butter Chicken (HK$258) and make it even more decadent by adding a shot of Laphroaig Whiskey to it. Or go off the beaten path with the Kothamalli Bone Marrow & Beef Cheek Biryani (HK$378). All these dishes are also available on the tasting menu, which will set you back by HK$998 per person.

Price range: $$$$
Signature dish: Kothamalli Bone Marrow & Beef Cheek Biryani 
Location: Shop 301-310, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2882 5316

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Handi — Tung Chung

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Tuck into hearty Indian dishes at Handi (© Google)

This restaurant is something of a hidden gem on the desi food scene, given its unassuming facade. But long-time customers — mostly Lantau residents — will tell you that Handi is their go-to for hearty North Indian fare like Murgh Makhanwala aka Butter Chicken (HK$130), Dal Makhani (HK$98), and Handi Gosht (HK$148), as well as unusual dishes you won’t see on other menus serving Indian fare, like Lamb Knee Masala (HK$138). And if you’re keen to explore the burgeoning Indian whiskey scene, you’re in luck because you can order the single malt Amrut (HK$95) at Handi.

Price range: $$
Signature dish: Handi Ghosht
Location: G/F, No. 8, Ha Ling Pei Tsuen, Tung Chung Road, Tung Chung
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2988 8674

Chaiwala — Central

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Head to Chaiwala for its brunch on weekends and public holidays (© Chaiwala)

Chaiwala isn’t an easy place to find, which is hardly surprising since it’s behind Hugger Mugger, one of the best speakeasies in Hong Kong. Once you’re inside and done appreciating the kitschy interiors, browse through their expansive menu that leans heavily North Indian, but also features regional dishes like Malabar Pepper Roasted Lamb (HK$170), Dakshini Prawns (HK$230) and Kerala Fish Curry (HK$210). If you think you’ll have a hard time deciding what to pick, make things easier by heading there on a weekend or public holiday for the brunch, which is priced at HK$368 per person and includes Pani Puri with Jal-Jeera, Lamb Keema Dosa, Gosht Kofta Curry.

Price range: $$$$
Signature dish: Lamb Keema Dosa
Location: Basement, No. 43-55, Wyndham Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2362 8988

Rajasthan Rifles — The Peak

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The Rifles Roll with sausages, eggs, and bacon (© Rajasthan Rifles)

Rajasthan Rifles celebrates Anglo-Indian cuisine, which originated in colonial India and was popular in the mess halls of the British Indian Army. Enjoy breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour from The Peak as you tuck into their moreish Keema Anda Pau (HK$198) or their hearty Anglo-Indian Fish N Chips (HK$258). If you’re in the neighbourhood for breakfast, we recommend the Rifles Rolls (HK$198-HK$248) — naan with spicy cheese and tomato chutney with fillings that include bacon and honey, sausage and crushed peppercorns, three fried eggs — or a combination of them all!

Price range: $$$$
Signature dish: Rifles Rolls
Location: G/F, The Peak Galleria, The Peak
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2388 8874

Delhi 6 Restaurant & Bar — Wan Chai

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Feast on traditional North Indian food at Delhi 6 (© Delhi 6 Restaurant & Bar)

If you want to take the traditional route, look no further than this restaurant named after the postal code of the Chandni Chowk area of old Delhi. This establishment prides itself on presenting authentic flavours and using quality ingredients in their dishes — their Keema Pav (HK$128), for instance, is made with New Zealand minced lamb. Begin your meal with classic street food fare like Punjabi Samosa Chat (HK$78), and move on to the Delhi 6 Signature Korma (HK$108-HK$148) comes in vegetarian, paneer, prawns, fish, chicken and lamb options, accompanied by Laccha Paratha (HK$32). Round things off with Pistachio Kulfi (HK$48) — the Indian take on pistachio ice cream, creamier and richer than its western counterpart.

Price range: $$$
Signature dish: Delhi 6 Signature Korma
Location: Unit A, 1/F, Hundred City Centre,7-17 Amoy Street, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Facebook | +852 5542 1424

Want to explore all the cuisines that Hong Kong has to offer? Read our guides about:

FAQ about Hong Kong’s Indian restaurants

Which are the best Indian restaurants in Hong Kong?

The best Indian restaurants in Hong Kong are Chaat (one Michelin star), New Punjab Club (one Michelin star) and Gaylord (Michelin-recommended).

Which Indian restaurants serve buffets?

Bombay Dreams has a popular weekend brunch, and Jojo Indian Restaurant has a value-for-money lunch buffet.

Where can I find the best butter chicken in Hong Kong?

Indian restaurants in Hong do different versions of the popular Indian curry, Butter Chicken. Leela does a Smoked Butter Chicken (HK$258) with a shot of Laphroaig Whiskey, while Handi does a more traditional butter chicken (HK$130).

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Born in New Delhi, brought up in Hong Kong, and having lived in New York, city life is in Kopal's blood. You can find her exploring her beloved city. Whether it's the latest sustainable fashion store, or the cutest new coffee shop, she loves finding the hidden secrets of Hong Kong. In her free time, Kopal is a active advocate for animal welfare and adoption, and she runs a Facebook and Instagram page, @adoptdontshop.hk.