Indian Restaurants in Detroit

Set within a strip mall just beyond Detroit's city limits, House of India serves surprisingly tasty cuisine for its low prices and modest setting. It's a perfect place to sample a variety of Indian dishes as you get a great deal of bang for your buck. All meals come with complimentary papadum and chutney sauce.

House of India
28841 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 553-7391

Located on one of Ann Arbor's busiest streets, Shalimar gets plenty of traffic from both locals and visitors. North Indian food is the specialty here, with a wide variety of dishes ranging from pakoras to makhni to vindaloo. While Shalimar's prices aren't for budget diners, they are affordable considering the hefty portions they serve up. Reservations are advised on the weekend.

Shalimar Restaurant
307 S. Main St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-1500
shalimarrestaurant.com

Namaste is all about the food. Although located in a run-down shopping center (in which it fits in perfectly with its dull, aging decor), the taste of the food has locals raving. Namaste is a very popular choice for Indian take-out, and also runs a busy lunch buffet. But be warned: the default spice level may be a little high for most visitors.

Namaste Flavors Indian Kitchen
34749 Grand River
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 471-5555

While Ruchi's cuisine is undoubtedly rich in flavor and variety, you need not be rich to dine here. This simple, friendly joint serves offers affordable prices all across its large menu of traditional Indian dishes. Try to time your visit for their great value lunch buffet, and be sure to sample Ruchi's specialty vegetarian dish, onion pakora.

Ruchi Indian Cuisine
29555 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 352-3200

Madras is perhaps Detroit's best restaurant specializing in South Indian cuisine. So if you're craving some roti paratha or masala dosa, head to this joint in Ann Arbor. Considering all entrees are under $10, the portions are large and the quality is impressive.

Madras Masala
328 Maynard St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 222-9006
madrasmasala.com

Yet another great-value Indian joint is Rangoli, with a highly popular lunch buffet. Locals swear by its tandoori options and its palak pander. The atmosphere is also positive, with an appearance that is upscale enough for business lunches. Despite all its strengths, the prices remain satisfyingly low.

Rangoli Indian Cuisine
3055 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 377-3800
detroitrangoli.com

Another budget option can be found just 10 minutes outside the city in Troy. Ashoka offers a wide variety of northern Indian foods. In addition to tablefuls of vegetarian options, it boasts a large tandoor for meatlovers (don't expect any beef though). Ashoka has good prices, a friendly staff and plenty of spice (be sure to specify if you don't like it hot). The restaurant also has a lunch buffet special.

Ashoka Indian Cuisine
3642 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 689-7070

Located in Garden City, Crown of India serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and features a tandoor special, as well as an everyday lunch special.

Crown of India
28233 Ford Road
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 522-1202