If you’re looking for a flavour-packed cuisine, Indian is where it’s at, arresting the senses with its vibrant colours, enticing aromas, and layers of heady spice.
From fine-dining to regional street snacks, we’ve narrowed down the list to our top 15 favourite Indian restaurants in Hong Kong, giving diners the opportunity to sample the best tandoori dishes, chaats, and curries around town.
The best Indian restaurants in Hong Kong
CHAAT
Accomplished chef de cuisine Gaurav Kuthari has successfully taken up the reins at Rosewood hotel’s Michelin-starred contemporary Indian restaurant CHAAT, following the departure of founding chef Manav Tuli, who has moved on to front another Indian sensation, Leela (see below). Since its May 2020 opening, CHAAT remains one of the toughest bookings to snag in Hong Kong, with diners bowled over by the eatery’s refined takes on Indian street food and other classic dishes. From the small plates section of the menu, the baked samosa (HKD168), which is made with plant-based jackfruit meat, has already become iconic. We love CHAAT so much that we’ve named it our Foodie Forks 2024 Best Indian Restaurant.
CHAAT, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732, book here
Chaska
Sibling to Dilliwale in Causeway Bay, newcomer Chaska in Mid-Levels puts its creativity on show with a menu filled with Delhi-style darlings with a twist. On the more traditional side, we love the butter chicken (HKD148), baingan bharta (HKD118), and chole kulche (HKD128), whilst the paneer makhani naanza (HKD158), lamb keema quesadilla (HKD148), and prawn masala fettuccine (HKD168) are fusion dishes that have wowed us. A bonus is that Chaska’s spice levels are authentically on point.
Chaska, 58 Caine Road, Mid-Levels, 6073 4268, book here
Woodlands
Established in Hong Kong in 1981, Woodlands refers to itself as the 852’s “first and best” vegetarian Indian restaurant, and we can’t agree more. The brand specialises not only in plant-based North and South Indian cuisine, but also caters to those following vegan, Buddhist, and Jain diets. The Woodlands special butter masala dosa (HKD98) is our go-to, as are the chilli paneer (HKD85) and North Indian thali (HKD115), which includes wholewheat chapati alongside a varied selection of vegetable dishes, curries, and dhals. The Wan Chai branch has a bigger focus on lunch and dinner buffets, offering extremely good bang for your buck.
Woodlands, 1/F, Dennies House, 20 Luard Road, Wan Chai, 2129 2188, book here
Woodlands, Shop 16–17, UG/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2369 3718, book here
Leela
Former CHAAT chef Manav Tuli has partnered with JIA Group with the recent opening of Leela in Causeway Bay. Leela’s innovative dishes trace the rich diversity of India’s long-standing culinary heritage. Sustainability goes hand in hand with quality at the restaurant, and chef Manav places great importance on the use of locally sourced ingredients. The affordable tasting menu (HKD988 pp) is your best bet for sampling the chef’s flavourful signatures, from the Lucknowi tokri chaat (HKD118), to the coconut sea bass (HKD138), to the smoked butter chicken (HKD258). The introduction of the tiffin box set lunch menu (from HKD358 pp) is an even more wallet-friendly option; diners can mix and match their choice of starters and grills, mains, and dessert.
Leela, Shop 301–310, 3/F, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay, 2882 5316, book here
Chutney Tandoor House
Chutney stands out in Central with its bright and vibrant food and atmosphere, where Indian tradition meets modernity. The four-course tasting menu (HKD538 pp) is very reasonably priced considering the quality of the ingredients and elegant presentation courtesy of Delhi-born chef Virender Kumar. Recommended dishes include the chicken 65 (HKD128), Mughlai jheenga (HKD188), and butter chicken (HKD258), where the silky sauce drenching the slow-cooked and charred local three-yellow chicken is packed with the rendered flavour of a myriad of spices. The gorgeous gin and whisky trolley is another plus.
Chutney Tandoor House, 4/F, Carfield Commercial Building, 77 Wyndham Street, Central, 2330 0027, book here
Gaylord
Celebrating its incredible 50th anniversary in 2023, Gaylord is a true veteran of the Indian dining scene in Tsim Sha Tsui – no mean feat. The expansive menu is a mix of tried-and-tried authentic Indian favourites like paani poori (HKD118), chicken tikka (HKD88/HKD168), and lamb rogan josh (HKD188) and contemporary riffs on classics. On the more inventive side, we rate the avocado mango dahi poori (HKD68/HKD128) and Kerala spiced crabmeat tacos (HKD138/HKD168). Gaylord also offers a selection of Indo-Chinese specialities. There’s a bit of an entertainment factor to your meals too, with regular live Indian music performances.
Gaylord, 5/F, Prince Tower, 12A Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 1001, book here
New Punjab Club
Michelin-starred New Punjab Club by the Black Sheep team is known as the first Punjabi restaurant to have been crowned by the Michelin gods, and we think it’s just as deserving now, seven years after its debut. Inspired by the tandoori grillhouses of post-colonial Punjab, chef Palash Mitra weaves a delicious narrative using the language of aromatic spices. The masalewali chaanp (market price), tandoori cobia (HKD498), keema pau (HKD328), and malai tikka (HKD348) are just a few of the restaurant’s spectacular standouts. New Punjab Club’s Pakistani and North Indian breads – think butter naan, green pea kulcha, tandoori roti, and laccha paratha – are amongst the best in town. Don’t leave without checking out the washrooms!
New Punjab Club, 34 Wyndham Street, Central, 2368 1223, book here
Bengal Brothers
Last autumn, kathi roll specialist Bengal Brothers expanded to a cosy, lively “deluxe” restaurant space in Wan Chai focusing on regional Indian street-food dishes, which we devoured at our media tasting. Our top suggestion is to go for one of the Chaat Party menus (HKD348 pp; HKD498 pp) to try a selection of Bengal Brothers’ greatest hits – like the sweet potato chaat 2.0 (HKD108), Prince’s papri chaat (HKD98), and Chettinad-style lamb curry (HKD198). These tasting menus are perfect for groups who are in agreement that variety is the spice of life.
Bengal Brothers, 6 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 9245 8774, book here
Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant
With more than seven dozen branches dotted across Southeast Asia, India, and across the world, Anjappar is a marvel of Indian cuisine. As opposed to most other Indian venues in Hong Kong, Anjappar is focused on meaty South Indian fare. The menu is loaded with spice, and the pudina murgh tikka (HKD168), mutton liver roast (HKD168), paneer butter masala (HKD119), and dhal makhani (HDK96) are must-orders. If you can handle the heat, go for the chicken 65 (HKD80) and kadai chicken (HKD156).
Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant, Shop 202, 2/F, Multifield Plaza, 3–7A Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 3428 5757, book here
Prince and the Peacock
Black Sheep knows a thing or two about quality Indian eats, this time coming in with a newcomer at Tai Kwun’s historic Central Magistracy building. Also led by chef Palash Mitra of New Punjab Club (see above), Prince and the Peacock is a grand tribute to the long legacy of India’s palace kitchens. The menu includes regal dishes such as boti kebab (HKD228), or chargrilled lamb loin, murgh makhanwala (HKD198), aka butter chicken, and a divine lamb biryani known as nalli gosht biryani (HKD238).
Prince and the Peacock, 2/F, Central Magistracy, Tai Kwun, 1 Arbuthnot Road, Central, 2154 6104, book here
Kailash Parbat
Also featured in our vegetarian dining guide, Kailash Parbat ticks all the right boxes when it comes to flavourful plant-based Indian variety. The dishes delivered by this nearly 80-year-old colourful Indian chain never fail to warm our bellies and leave us smiling, including classic chaats like pani puri (HKD65), house specials of chole bhatura (HKD105) and pav bhaji (HKD95), Chinese-influenced chilli paneer (HKD105), and the KP special biryani (HKD99), layered with fragrant spice.
Kailash Parbat, Shop 302, 3/F, Multifield Plaza, 3–7A Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 3428 5545, WhatsApp 5379 0130, book here
Bombay Dreams
A stalwart of Central Indian’s dining scene, Bombay Dreams – open for nearly a quarter of a century – is an upscale Indian restaurant that’s especially beloved for its sumptuous weekday lunch buffet (HKD198 pp) and weekend and public holiday brunch buffet (HKD288 pp). Should you be dining here for dinner, the chef’s tasting menu (HKD498 pp) is our suggestion, giving you the opportunity indulge in a variety of dishes, from the beetroot-focused chukandar ke kebab, to the Alleppey fish curry, to the gulab jamun brûlée, a fusion dessert delight.
Bombay Dreams, 1/F, Winning Centre, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, 2811 9888, book here
Dilliwale
We mentioned Dilliwale’s younger sibling, Chaska, above, and now it’s the big bro’s turn for the spotlight. Dilliwale is the more traditional of the two Indian restaurants, serving up mouth-watering dishes originating in New Delhi. The plates include fan faves like tandoori chicken (HKD128/HKD206), paneer butter masala (HKD108), and Desi chow mein (HKD105). The Sunday brunch buffet (HKD198 pp) is also highly recommended at Dilliwale to get your fragrant, flavourful fill at a bargain price. The staff are super friendly and accommodating too, making diners feel right at home.
Dilliwale, 9/F, Kyoto Plaza, 491–499 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, 6073 4268/5548 4530, book here
Tagline Restaurant & Bar
A stylish fusion of Indian and Arabic cuisines, Tagline is a bit different from the other eateries on our list. Cocktails play a big role here, and we also think Tagline’s non-alcoholic mango lassi (HKD42) is amongst the best in town. On the Indian food front, many of the dishes are ultra creative, both in concept and presentation. Take a gander at the incredible pav bhaji fondue (HKD148), mashed spiced veg served with charcoal pav (rolls) bites for dipping. If you want to stick to something more traditional, Tagline’s chicken tikka masala (HKD158) is tangy, creamy bliss.
Tagline Restaurant & Bar, 4/F, 10 PRAT, 10 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 5393 7474, book here
Roti King Indian Fusion Cuisine
Authentic, vibrant flavours are the name of the game at this no-frills Indian eatery in Tai Kok Tsui, Roti King, which is also halal certified. Roti King has been operating for the past 12 years, run by a welcoming Indian couple who serve up a rich catalogue of wallet-friendly dishes. Highlights for us include the chicken biryani (HKD98), vegetable samosa (HKD36/2pcs), and Goan fish curry (HKD88). Be sure to pair your meat, seafood, and veg with an order of the signature crisp and flaky roti paratha (HKD14) for mopping up all the goodness.
Roti King Indian Fusion Cuisine, Shop 4, G/F, Kamga Mansion, 4–16 Pine Street, Tai Kok Tsui, 2414 3030, WhatsApp 6464 2220
