The 5 Best Indian Restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada

Rebecca White-Glanders
When visiting Las Vegas, Nevada, you'll eventually want to take a break from the craziness for a good meal. If you like Indian food, then you know that a great Indian restaurant offering authentic, perfectly-spiced dishes is hard to find. Fortunately, Las Vegas offers several tantalizing options for the discerning diner. Here are five of the best and most authentic Indian restaurants Las Vegas, Nevada has to offer.

India Oven
2218 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada

This family-owned Indian kitchen offers authentic Indian dishes just one block off of the strip. The unassuming exterior of this little restaurant is misleading, as the dishes are spicy and delicious. In fact, Las Vegas Life magazine voted them best Indian restaurant in the city four years running! For a special treat, try the vegetable balls with cream sauce.

India Palace
505 East Twain Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada

The food at this little Indian kitchen gets rave reviews, and it's inexpensive, too - the lunch buffet will only cost you $8.95. The entrees are slightly more expensive, running between $10.00 - $15.00 per meal. If you're a Indian food novice, or if you simply don't like too much spice, the staff is accommodating when it comes to adjusting the heat on their dishes. While the location isn't all that great, the staff aims to make up for it with mouth-watering Indian fare.

Tamba Indian Cuisine
3743 Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 205
Las Vegas, Nevada

According to their website, Tamba aims to provide a menu that "honors tradition while reinventing it". Their lounge is truly amazing, and worth the visit in itself. Enormous red-hued murals by international artist Farhad Elahi cover the walls, contrasting beautifully with the dark furniture and lush satin pillows. The food is "anglo-Indian" and delicious, and the prices are reasonable.

Origin India
4480 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada

This yummy Indian eatery is located on Paradise Road, across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel. Founded by British restaurateur Raja Abdul Majid, this fine Indian kitchen offers authentic, mouth-watering dishes in high-end style. In true Indian fashion, Origin India also offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus to suit each diner's individual preference.

Samosa Factory
4604 West Sahara Avenue #6
Las Vegas, Nevada

This little Indian restaurant is known by it's patrons for being "vibrant, wholesome & friendly". The chutneys are excellent - in fact, they can be ordered online and shipped nationwide! The Samosa Factory's chutney selection includes apricot chutney, tomato chutney, chili chutney and mango chutney! The owner, Rita, learned how to cook Indian food from her mother and grandmother in India and graduated from college in New Delhi. So, for an authentic treat and new experience, try this Indian gem the next time you're in Las Vegas.

Published by Rebecca White-Glanders

Rebecca White-Glanders earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ball State University in 2001, and has spent time travelling all over the world. Ms. White-Glanders currently lives in Westfield, Indiana...  View profile

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