The 7 Best Curry Houses In Barcelona

Tandoor

Open since 2002, Tandoor is the project of Nath Surinder Oberoi and his son Ivan Surinder, who for two generations now have served authentic Indian cusine in Barcelona. Recently renovated and given a brighter, more modern interior, the restaurant has become a favorite of the local foodie crowd. As you might expect given the name, Tandoor specializes in typical tandoori dishes – such as tandoori chicken or malai kabak – cooked in the traditional clay oven. You’ll also find a selection of the most popular curries such as chicken korma or tikka masala, as well as a choice of naan, rice and other side dishes.

Tandoor, Carrer d’Aragó, 8, Barcelona, Spain, +34 9 3425 3206

Considered by many to be the best Indian restaurant in Barcelona, Restaurante Koh-i-Noor India has been serving home-made curries since 1981, long before the time of the post-Olympic mass tourism of the past two decades. The restaurant prides itself on the freshness of its ingredients and authenticity of its recipes, which it gladly adjusts to specific preferences upon request. One of its specialities is biryani, a delicious rice and meat-based dish which comes in a variety of different flavor combinations. Its friendly service and warm, welcoming atmosphere really make it stand out from the crowd in a city where service can be a little rushed at times.

Restaurante Punjab

This is a no-thrills eatery that specialises in a rather unique combination of Ecuadorian and Pakistani cuisine, but has a well-earned reputation for serving one of the most authentic curries in town. The dishes at Restaurante Punjab are all very reasonably priced and you certainly get your money’s worth when it comes to portion size. The dishes can be made spicy to taste, but if you do like your curry with a kick be sure to be insistent – spicy food is not very popular in Spain and the dishes are usually made more mild for the local palate.

Restaurante Punjab, Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 1, Barcelona, Spain, +34 9 3443 3572