By: Grier Calagione By: Grier Calagione | November 12, 2023 | Food & Drink,
If Indian cuisine is calling your name, Miami's variety of choices will satisfy that craving. Traditional Indian dishes, family recipes on a silver platter and even ingredients sourced directly from farms span Miami’s Indian restaurant offerings, all alongside innovative twists on classic flavors. Whether you are scoping out delivery options to indulge in or looking for a full-blown Southeast Asian culinary experience, check out the city's best Indian options below.
Translated to “victory” in Sanskrit, Jaya celebrates the wide range of flavor diversity across Asia, with many dishes having a strong Indian influence. Famous for its nightly performances including fire shows and contortionists on the outdoor patio, dining at Jaya is a luxury experience. Make sure to taste the wok-cooked curries and famous Peking Duck for a truly victorious experience.
Crafted traditional Indian dishes paired with an elegant ambiance create the delicately designed dining experience of Bombay Darbar. With an ever-evolving menu, this restaurant blends authenticity with excitement to keep its guests coming back. The tandoori chicken wings marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices cooked in a Tandoor clay oven is the must-try dish.
Chef Niven Patel created Ghee with a sense of home in mind, welcoming guests to promote comfort alongside experimentation. Rancho Patel is the Chef’s two-acre farm in Homestead where 35% of the restaurant's produce is grown. South Florida's humid climate, similar to India, provides an area to grow traditional herbs and fruits, elevating Ghee’s dishes to an unmatched flavor profile.
This spacious venue located in Flagler Park Plaza offers traditional Indian dishes for sit-down dining and a special to-go lunch box service. Fluffy garlic naan and the highly-regarded tikki masala make Ashoka a go-to place for Indian cuisine in Doral.
Located a block away from the famous Wynwood Walls, the mesmerizing murals and rich tapestries blend traditional Indian decor with the artsy neighborhood aesthetic. Vibrancy is not limited to the walls—the dishes have all the colorful flavors of authentic Indian cuisine.
Zaika Indian Cuisine plays with both modern and traditional Indian recipes to create a unique dining experience. Trained at the Taj Mahal Hotel Group in India, the chefs work to individually prepare vegan and gluten-free dishes to ensure that all guests feel welcome exploring the flavors of India. Handmade naan bread is cooked in the tandoor clay oven along with many tandoori and kabab entrees, filling the space with a warm atmosphere.
Ayesha Indian Fine Dining is a family owned and operated chain of restaurants across Miami-Dade County, bringing family recipes to the metropolitan area. They offer dine-in, delivery, pickup and catering services for their menu, cooking up traditional dishes as well as South Indian specialties.
Photography by: Courtesy of Jaya at the Setai