Are you craving for chicken tandoori, garlic naan, and dal tadka in Abu Dhabi but don’t know where to find them? Don’t worry because we’ve found it for you. The Gulf city offers a variety of Indian food right from north Indian to south Indian and seafood options. Indian cuisine is known for its flavorful combination of spices and cooking methods that give a soft and juicy texture to the food. Vegetarians also have unlimited Indian food options in Abu Dhabi.

Here are top five Indian food restaurants in Abu Dhabi which will fulfill your cravings:

Punjab Grill

If you are looking for authentic Punjabi food, the Punjab Grill is the best place to go to. The fine dining restaurant is located in Ritz Carlton Grand Canal, Venetian Village. With its mouthwatering starters, main course, and dessert, Punjab Grill is a true definition of enjoyable eating. Best dishes to try at this restaurant are mushroom pilau with garlic naan, lamb chops, and butter chicken. If you are confused what to order from the huge menu, ask the friendly staff to assist you.

Angar

Located Yas Hotel, Angar is a fine dine that serves authentic south Indian cuisine. Angar is best known for its exceptional and impeccable service. Other than serving south Indian delicacies, Angar also serves chat and north Indian food. The south Indian thali might look overwhelming and too difficult to finish, but it is definitely worth it. Some of the other food items to try at the fine dine are tandoori phool broccoli, dahi samosa chat, and chili garlic chicken tikka.

Ushna

With a fancy entrance and beautiful interiors, Ushna takes your dining experience to a whole new level. It is one of the Indian fine dine restaurants in Abu Dhabi that offer terrace as well as indoor seating. Best dishes to try at Ushna are chicken dum biryani, raan-e-lucknow, sand baked chicken, and lentil soup. Ushna’s menu is limited but is very well thought. The restaurant has a special menu lined up during Ramadan.

Sharda Vegetarian Restaurant

Sharda might not be one of the fanciest restaurants, but they serve delicious food at very low prices. The restaurant has a friendly and homely feel to it. It also has vegan options and is best for family meals. They offer a variety of vegetarian thalis, rice preparations, and Indian soups. Ideally, go to Sharda in the afternoon. Don’t forget to try gulab jamun with jalebi.

Indian Palace Restaurant

If you craving from some scrumptious Rajasthani food, head over to the Indian Palace Restaurant. It has two branches — one in Delma Mall and Mushrif Mall. The moment you enter the restaurant, you are teleported to Rajasthan. There are quite a few vegetarian options as well. Apart from Rajasthani food, Indian Palace also offers cuisines from around the world. Just outside the restaurant, there’s a small stall that sells Rajasthani lac bangles and silver jewelry.

Don’t forget to order papad with your food, because no Indian meal is complete without it. Now that you know the best places to satisfy your Indian food cravings, head over to one of these tonight.