Best Indian Restaurants in Jersey City, New Jersey

With so many choices, we narrowed it down to the best 15 Indian restaurants to help you find your new favorite spot.

Rasoi comes highly recommended by locals and Indian food-lovers everywhere in large part because of its great price and even greater taste. Come here for the lunch buffet, vegetarian and non-vegetarian plates and authentic Indian flavors.

Come to VaibhaV Indian Spice Journey not just for that epic name (right?) but for the relaxed atmosphere and the all you can eat buffets. Even though it’s BYOB, you’ll want to taste their artisanal tea selections and enjoy a herbal drink or two. While you’re here try their Chicken Lollipop for some serious Indian comfort food.

Fresh, eclectic with a laid-back atmosphere, Chef India offers plates that are popular in northern and southern India. They pride themselves on serving up authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryanis, sweet treats and more. Order online and you’ll automatically get 20% off your entire purchase.

To visit an Indian restaurant with an egg-cellent twist, check out Jersey City’s Eggmania where you can dine on Indian-style eggs, Egg curry, egg sandwiches and, well, you get the idea. It’s a fun and healthy take on traditional Indian cuisine.

Vegetarian Indian foodies, rejoice! Sapthagiri has an exclusive, vegetarian-only menu that serves mainly northern-style Indian cuisine. Enjoy their relaxed interior, warm ambiance and the breakfast buffet.

Chaska is a cozy and ambient Indian restaurant that’s also located in Journal Square. Similar to its neighboring eateries, it features a popular lunch buffet and authentic, fine Indian cusine. Make sure to order a plate of the chili mushrooms and vindaloo, while you’re here.

If there’s one thing about Vatan that you can’t miss it’s the large storefront sign with two trumpeting elephants. On the inside, they have traditional floor seats, primarily northern Indian dishes and a section of the menu featuring Indo-Chinese delicacies.

One for all the meat-lovers. Golconda Chimney delivers with their meaty, southern Indian cuisine and even a seafood option, the Golconda Fish Kabab. Grab a table at their welcoming and spacious dining area on Newark Avenue and enjoy!

Biryani Pot is known for their fresh ingredients and for serving Indian food with a modern flair. Order their signature dish, a biryani, which is a spiced rice dish with a selection of meats, plus egg, yogurt and dried fruits. Biryani Pot also happens to be a Hyberabadi-Indian-chain restaurant but thanks to its fresh and well-cooked food, you’d never even know.

On the other side of town, right in Newport, is a modern Indian restaurant, Raaz. Like any good waterfront eatery, Raaz has an outdoor patio that looks out at the Hudson River and is in the center of the downtown area. Stop here during your lunch break for traditional Indian food or chow down at their weekend brunch.

Serving up both Indian and Pakistani plates, Shadman is located on one of Jersey City’s most popular streets, Grove Street. It’s a cozy and quaint space with dishes that have a big taste. Some of the must-have menu items at Shadman include their fresh baked bread, curry dishes or mughlai.

Lotus is a local favorite thanks to its relaxed atmosphere, charming storefront and authentic Indian food that’s as good dining in as it is when you take out. Swing by Lotus for some of their Goat Biryani and Chicken Bhunya, plus vegan and vegetarian fare as well.

If you’re looking for the ultimate hidden gem and local fave, look no further than Shah Taj. While its no-frills exterior could easily deter you from the curbside, here you can find some of the best Indian food in town. Located on Grove Street, come here for a home cooked meal and as they advertise on the front, plenty of Indian “sweets.”

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