New Haven, Connecticut Indian Restaurants

Thomas J  McCabe
New Haven, Connecticut Indian Restaurants
Neighborhood: New Haven
New Haven, CT 06501
United States of America
New Haven, Connecticut, home to Yale University and the University of New Haven, is also home to several very good Indian restaurants. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is a guide which offers brief profiles of some of the top Indian restaurants located in the New England city of New Haven, Connecticut.

Royal India..140 Howe St,New Haven, CT..(203) 787-9493
A regular dining spot for many Yale University and University of New Haven students and faculty members, Royal India is a warm and friendly Indian restaurant where customer service is always excellent, portions are very large and prices are moderate. The menu here features comforting homemade soups, many types of Roti and Naan breads, hot and cold Indian appetizers, biryani rice dishes, tasty side orders and Chef's Special dinners. Chicken specialties, such as Kadai Chicken, Chicken Madras and Chicken Vindaloo are always expertly- cooked and toothsome at this New Haven, Connecticut Indian restaurant. Seafood dishes such as Shrimp Karachi and Fish Masala and Lamb dishes including Lamb Pasanda and Keema Matter are consistently delicious and well-portioned at Royal India. A large selection of vegetarian specialties are served here, as are several very good Indian desserts and beverages.

Sitar Indian Restaurant..45 Grove St,New Haven, Ct..(203) 777-3234
Located in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, Sitar Indian Restaurant serves delectable foods from Northern and Southern India. A tastefully- decorated interior at this Indian restaurant sets a mood of quiet elegance that is accented by excellent customer service. Open seven days per week, this New Haven, Connecticut restaurant offers a Lunch Buffet daily, as well as a full menu of traditional Indian dishes nightly. Each dish at Sitar Indian Restaurant is individually prepared, to ensure freshness and utilizes only the freshest of ingredients.Many of the dishes cooked at this New Haven, Connecticut restaurant are cooked in their authentic Tandoor oven and spice levels can be easily adjusted to suit each customer's desires.

Great appetizers at Sitar Indian Restaurant include samosas, chicken pakora and Paneer Pakora, a homemade deep fried cheese. Many vegetarian specialties and combination plates are available here, as are a host of chicken, lamb and seafood specialties. Tandoori specialties at this New Haven, Connecticut Indian restaurant include Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, lamb and shrimp shish kebabs and Tandoori Mixed Grill. Several types of rice specialties are served here, as are an array of Roti breads and Naan Tandoori breads. A nice selection of Indian desserts are served at this New Haven, Connecticut Indian restaurant and a large seletion of wines are also available.

Tandoor..1226 Chapel St, New Haven, CT..(203) 776-6620
Tandoor is a reasonably- priced Indian restaurant located in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. They offer a comprehensive menu of creative and traditional Indian food for eat- in and take- out service. A large selection of appetizers, such as samosas and pakora dishes, roti and naan breads and biryani rice dishes are great accompaniments to any Indian meal served here. Chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian specialties are offered in abundance at this Indian restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. A host of Tandoor menu items are crowd favorites at Tandoor. These include Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Shrimp, Sheekh Kebab and Tandoori Mixed Grill. Indian desserts and beverages, such as Chai, Masala Tea and Aam Ras mango drink are also available at this Indian restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut.

Zaroka Restaurant & Bar..148 York St, New Haven, CT..(203) 776-8644
This charming Indian restaurant located in downtown New Haven, Connecticut is a favorite dining spot of many local residents, as well as students and faculty members from nearby Yale University and the University of New Haven. Open seven days per week, Zaroka Restaurant offers a large menu of traditional and creative Indian cuisine, at reasonable prices. Special features at Zaroka are their daily Lunch Buffet and extensive menu of vegetarian dishes. Delicious homemade soups, appetizers, Indian breads, biryani's, chicken, lamb and seafood entrees and combination platters are popular menu items at this New Haven, Connecticut Indian restaurant. Standout dishes here include Shrimp Saag, Lamb Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Sagwala and Rogan Josh. Service here is always excellent and prices are very reasonable.

Published by Thomas J McCabe

I am a writer and illustrator from Hartford, CT. Being a culinary grad and an avid cook, my paintings that are exhibited regularly in the area are largely food-oriented. Newspaper cartooning and writing exp...  View profile

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  • Rebecca Livermore3/15/2008

    I love Indian food. Thanks for a great list of restaurants in this city.

  • Shan-Lyn Forsythe3/11/2008

    Thomas, I seriously need to go visit you something, lol.... your neck of the woods sounds very appetizing. ;)

  • Audrey M. Brown3/9/2008

    MMMM, I LOVE indian food. :) I'll keep these suggestions in mind if I ever end up in your neck of the woods.

  • Bobby Tall Horse3/8/2008

    I honestly have to say that I have never eaten Indian food. But this was a great review.

  • Momie Tullottes3/8/2008

    I am really hungry now. I love Indian food. Tandoori Chicken is my favorite platter. Perhaps my husband will bring home some Indian food tonight. LOL :-)

  • Layla Lair3/6/2008

    Nice job detailing these Indian restaurants.

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