29 Best Indian Restaurants near Powell

“We were there for my birthday. The food was good but a little pricey. The service was fast. Their menu is too long, a little confusing. I ended up ordering another soup instead of a complimentary one by mistake. There was a little communication issue with the server, too. They have a buffet on Friday and the weekends that I'd like to try.“

“When you first walk through the door it smells delicious! I had the Chicken Makhani and can't wait to go back for more. Very good meal. They also have a lunch buffet but they did not offer the Makhani on the buffet, but a great option to try other dishes. I recommend going here for your next lunch or dinner!“

“My parents told me this place was new so we gave it a try. We ordered chicken tikka and chicken vidaloo and got the sampler appetizer. My husband got his vindaloo mildly spicy and said it was just enough to make him sweat. My Tikka (not masala) tasted like a warm hug. It was perfect. Can't wait to go back!!“

“We have a tradition of going out for Indian food for Easter dinner but it got cut off during COVID. This year was such a wonderful return to a lovely tradition. The vegetarians and omnivores in our family are both happy—we got tandoori fish, saag paneer, Navratan Korma, chicken saag, and tandoori shrimp with a naan basket and the vegetarian appetizer platter. Every bite was better than the last.TLDR: Excellent food, eat here now.Vegetarian options: I love going to places where they don’t think it’s unusual to forego meat. 10/10 recommend!“

“Clove offers a delightful culinary experience with its impeccable service and delicious dishes. From the inviting ambiance to the attentive staff, every aspect of the dining experience is top-notch. Whether you're a fan of traditional favorites or crave innovative flavors, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your palate. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.“

“I recently discovered Layla's Kitchen and highly recommend it. Their food is very good, especially the butter chicken. They also have Nepalese mom's, and their menu is broad and eclectic with many selections. Lastly, their weekend buffet is also very good.“

“OMG, THEIR MOMO'S ARE BETTER THAN MOMO GHAR's ...!!! Yea, I said it. That's speaking sacrilege in this town. But I liked Khaja Ghar's momo's better. Really. Seriously. Honestly. Better... I love the foodie town Columbus has become. When I moved here in the 1980's to go to Ohio State, there were only 3 great restaurants (Refectory, Bexley's Monk, and Ziggy's Continental), and the "ethnic cuisine" options were Mexican at El Vacquero or Chinese at Hunan Lion. That was about it. There weren't many other ethnic foods available. My, how things have changed. Today, Columbus is an amazing and very colorful tapestry of people from different backgrounds, home countries, ethnicities, and their foods. It's pretty amazing. Many of my favorite small, very authentic restaurants are on Morse Road or 161 between I-71 and Cleveland Avenue. The variety and authenticity of the restaurants in this area is incredible. Khaja Ghar is among the best I've found. The jhol momo's are pretty incredible. I think I paid $11.99 for 8 BIG momo's in an incredibly flavorful, delicious red sauce. ("Jhol" momos are drowned in delicious red chutney sauce). I had the Pork Johl Momo's, and I'd beg to get them again and again and again. They're that good. I also had the Thupka soup - flavorful and very satisfying on a grey, cold Ohio January day. As noted in other reviews, it was a little salty, and the spaghetti noodles flip around and cause you to slop a little broth on your shirt, but I love rich, flavorful soup in the winter and this was good enough to order again. The garlic naan was only OK - I'll skip the naan next time. The mango lassi was good - I'd get it again. But the momo's - OMG the momo's - SO GOOD. So delicious. Awe-inspiring. I started to write this review by saying "I have no words to tell you how much I loved their momo's", and then it came to me - I like their momo's better than Momo Ghar's, and I really love Momo Ghar. These are just bigger and better. And a better value. I'm a big guy and a bowl of these (8 big momo's for $11.99) would fill me up completely. Happily. I'm not dissing Momo Ghar - they're awesome. So is Khaja Ghar. I'll probably get hate mail. There will be protestors outside our house. I'll get impeached from Yelp Elites. Banned from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. That's fine. I'll order Doordash from Khaja Ghar and feed everyone and make converts. Khaja Ghar is in a brightly painted building along Morse Road about halfway between Menard's and Cleveland Avenue. Think a small place opened on a budget by immigrants excited to bring their food to you. Kinda dive-y, in the best sort of way. The inside is very clean. The people are nice. I felt completely and totally welcome, even though all other patrons on this Saturday afternoon were Nepali families. The sign out front says "Nepali * Indian * American". I love that. This is a hidden gem. Go. Just go. Get a Mango Lassi and a bowl of Pork Johl Momo's and skip everything else on the menu during your first visit. You'll thank me. Then you'll go back, and you'll thank me again. It's THAT GOOD. I'm already thinking about taking my wife, and some friends, even though I'm still full... :-) (PRO TIP - if you want a REALLY multicultural experience, go grocery shopping at Saraga Market (only 1 mile west on Morse Road), then go to Khaja Ghar...“

“Mehak has become my favorite Indian restaurant. Ordered 4 entrees and 2 appetizers to share and they were all top notch. In the notes section I requested limited packaging (plastic, etc.) and was thrilled my order was placed in a cardboard box without utensils or double wrapped containers. So appreciated the care and attention given to the out of the ordinary request.“

“I am so thrilled to finally have an Indian restaurant nearby!! I have been twice so far for takeout and have loved it both times. The Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower appetizer) was to die for. I have also loved the dal makhani and matter paneer. And don’t skip the naan!!“

“If you don't like crowds, noon is the best time to go! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the staff were friendly without constantly hanging around you. It's a small restaurant so I imagine could get crowded later in the evening. At noon it was quiet and very enjoyable! We will definitely be going back soon!“

“Got carry out to try and will be back! Food was ready in 20 minutes and was packaged well. The portions were generous. The spice level was on the spot. I tried the chicken tikka masala. It was a pleasant change from what I expected, with green peppers and onions in a creamy golden sauce. The chicken was tender. The garlic naan was also amazing. Excited to try more items on the menu.“

“EXCELLENT cuisine! Paneer Pakora appetizer was fabulous. Lightly breaded cheese w/ generous portions. Lamb masala and Paneer masala were absolutely stunning. We also got the naan basket which had 3 different kinds of naan and each one was perfect. A MUST TRY in this area!“

“Very tasty north Indian food in a spacious, well decorated space. The service was friendly and attentive, and the portions were generous for the price. Very convenient if you're staying in one of the nearby hotels, will come again when I'm in town.“

“Food was fine ;Mutton Sukka : half was not cooked and half was cooked well - so kind of had a mixed emotions while eating it; spice was good as we expectedParota was good ; crispyChicken Dum Briyani was good - less spicy though we ordered for a spicy BriyaniRaita was not good ; so we asked for plain yogurt or curd to have as side ;Ambience is good ;We couldn’t get mutton dum Briyani when we went thereEdited : 3/31/2024I had this time Goat Dum Briyani (great flavor and taste; well cooked Mutton/Goat) ; Raita was great this time ; we also ordered Chicken Kothu Parota - it was totally unique and different with fried chicken pieces within kothu parota (we really liked it) ; excellent service by the individuals working there - as it was Sunday >> super busy the restaurant was and they checked if food is tasteful and everything is fine or not ?? ? ; friendly individuals who work there giving best experience to each customers visiting there ??Edited 4/6/2024 : we had karaikudi chicken curry with parota ; I should say the service was great always here; we requested for spicy curry - the service person was friendly to make the change to curry and bring it for us ; rasamalai was great too (6 pieces in single order) - unique taste with this dessert ; right flavorService is best at this shop compared to any other restaurants I feltParking: Big stretch mall strip - so you got plenty of parking nearby“

“My husband and I came here on a whim after seeing good reviews online. I was not prepared for how good it was! We tried the samosa of the month which was mac and cheese. I expected it to be like a mac and cheese bite or something but the mac and cheese filling was amazing! The exterior was crispy, flaky and delicious. Hands down the best samosa I've ever had! My husband got a chicken kebab wrap which came with fries and he loved it. I got the NY Gyro plate with lamb (photo) and couldn't have been happier. I'm always wary of getting lamb for fear of it being tough but it was tender and full of flavor. The bed of saffron rice was perfectly cooked and I'm usually an onion hater but the small amount of onions in it were soft and almost as flavorful as the lamb.They're moving down the block apparently but we will definitely be back! The owners were very nice and I will be recommending this place to everyone. Everything was very reasonably priced and if I loved closer, I know I'd be getting takeout regularly. A total hidden gem!“

“This has been our takeout staple for us for 5 years. In that time, we have never had an inaccurate order. The staff consistently packs things very well and have not had any spills, even with larger orders. The food is excellent and is what exposed me to Nepali food. I would recommend the chicken Momo's.They can get busy with takeout orders, and appear to be understaffed for some busier events, such as restaurant week. However, for takeout they are generally accurate in terms of pickup time and usually do not have to wait long at all. They are responsive on the phone, so I'd definitely recommend calling to place your order and pickup yourself - it saves you and the restaurant a lot of money.I definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys this cuisine!“

“This was one of my favorite restaurants but I ordered it here after few months and I can say there was minimum to no quantity of Paneer and sauces, it was not tasty as it used to be.Update: they called me back and offered a free bowl. Hopefully it will be better next time. It was nice for them to call and listen what’s went wrong. Thanks.“

“NEEHEE'S is such a great place to eat! The first thing I noticed when stepping in the front doors was how immaculatly clean and airy the restaurant is. The front of the restaurant is all glass and the sun shone through without a blinding glare.As you walk up to the counter to order, there are both pictures of the different dishes with the names of them. There are also computerized full menus with pictures and names. At first I didn't know how to use the computerized menu, but in a very short time a very pleasant gentleman on staff came up and showed me how to use it. It was not hard at all after he showed me and the screen is senior citizen friendly (I didn't need to get my glasses)!The gentleman also answered my questions about different dishes.The staff members at the counter were so polite and helpful. I knew already that I love Indian food from Southern India but NEEHEE'S has dishes from all over the country!The staff members were even nice enough to teach us how to pronounce what we were ordering. All we had to do was ask. It did not take long at all to get our food. I like the way the dining room is set up, it's good sized, so you can either set near others or find a quieter more intimate location.The food was excellent! We all ordered something different, but they have extra plates easily available, so we could all taste or share some of what each of us had ordered.You can see the cooks preparing all these different dishes with incredible skill and to perfection!I thought the price was very reasonable and you do not leave NEEHEE'S hungry! They also have an incredible selection of Indian Ice Cream! It's so delicious it is hard to chose which one you want. (They let you sample). Honestly I loved them all!Even though we drive over 100 miles to get to NEEHEE'S we will return in just a week or two.If you have never tried the foods of India, I suggest you do. Not all foods from that country are hot/spicy. The heat of a dish varies many times with the dips, chutneys, etc you choose. Again, all you need to do is ask a staff member and they will help you select a mild/flavorful dip, medium, or what I like: hot/spicy! They have it all!I highly recommend NEEHEE'S and have rarely come across such welcoming, well mannered, helpful, and efficient staff!Margaret Gale (retired head of restaurant department in a well known hotel).“

“This was the best meal out we've had in a while.We were very impressed with the variety offered and the quality, especially for a food truck.The food did take some time to prepare (about 20 minutes), this was no issue as it was communicated up front, and their hospitality was amazing.The Szechuan chicken rice and curry leaf wings were fresh and packed full of flavor. We loved the spice of the rice, but we're not aware there are different levels.We will definitely be back to try other menu items, and spice levels.“

“Absolutely amazing lamb curry and chicken tikka masala, the best I've had in ages. The establishment is pretty quiet with no music and the TV was on pause, which can be a pro or a con depending on who you are. They don't deal in "white people spicy", so if you're not a spice hound then get medium for your curry!Vegetarian options: They label all dishes that are vegetarian friendly, and whether or not it has dairy in it. They have a section on the menu dedicated to veggie curries.Dietary restrictions: Common allergies are labeled clearly.“

“super yummy and kind service! i love indian food and this is unique from the rest i've tried around ohio. for the money i'd say it's well worth it. i tried the yogurt rice which is out of my comfort zone, i didn't love it, but i liked it! my partner was a fan though so it worked out. yay! everything else was yummy and still warm even after we drove to take it to a park!“

“Went here with my brother to catch up over dinner and honestly had the best service! The server was very kind and accommodating, we also spoke to the chef who was very friendly! The food was amazing we are definitely coming back, 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Have been there once for dinner and another time on the weekend for brunch buffet. The Dinner outing was really good, they had authentic tasting Pakistani/Indian food. Breakfast buffet, food was good, service very slow, naan and paratha would run out for a long time. Beef was tough in nehari, seemed like they were done separately. Ambiance was like a fast food restaurant. I would go again for the food though.“

“I was looking for an Indian buffet in the Columbus area and Amul was recommended to me. The interior had a lot of seating and the buffet selection is in the back corner. There was a separate station off to the side where they have samosas, puri, etc. Such a unique buffet offering that I really enjoyed. Great selection! Veggie pakoras, saag paneer, chicken makhani, etc. The highlights for me were the goat curry, tandoori chicken, and the pani puri. The service was great. Every time there was an empty plate in the room or a low glass of water, someone came around to take care of it. Buffet lunch on a Saturday was $18.99. A bit pricier than what I'm used to, but worth it!“

“Can’t stop coming back for the mango cake. I believe they are the only restaurant that makes mango cakes that I know of. Every time we have visitors or go visit friends in the area we bring the mango cake and everyone seems to really like it.“

“Amazing Food and Amazing owners. I ordered Nihari and Seekh Kabab and was 45 mins late but the owner kept the shop running and understood that it was out of my control. He was really nice about it too. The food was fresh and extremely tasty. I Dont live in Columbus but will definitely find reasons to go back because I wanna order more things and try them out as well!“

“Always delicious and portions bountiful for family and friends! Visited here multiple times, and my favorite thing as of lately has been the Mandi biryani, as it’s a full platter that features different varieties of food on top of delicious biryani. Personally, I enjoyed the vegetarian one more so than the chicken because I found some of the chicken to be a bit dry, but nevertheless spicy and flavorful. FYI, despite a serving size saying 2, it could definitely feed 4! The atmosphere is ok, often I’ve found it to be loud because of other families but that aside, service is very kind.“

“We DoorDash from here all the time. I've never been to the actual restaurant, but we love their food! My husband orders butter chicken and I order butter paneer almost every time, and both are always excellent. The "eat-in" restaurant prices and their DoorDash prices are the same (at least according to the DoorDash app). This could be a five star review but the to-go packaging isn't great. Today the butter chicken spilled all over in the bag, which was a mess (still delicious though). The rice comes in a styrofoam box that latches closed so it isn't super secure. The curries come in a plastic container with a lid, but today it leaked all over inside the paper bag. If they would fix this problem, we would consider it a five star DoorDash option.“

“The inside was very nice and the service was excellent. The waitress was super helpful with helping us decide what to get and when we got the food it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for good Indian food that is a little less Americanized than most. Delicious garlic naan too!“