Cincinnati, OH
For Indian in Cincinnati, the local food press points to Amma's Kitchen, Shaan Indian Cuisine, and Aap Indian Restaurant | Indian Restaurant In Cincinnati Ohio | Indian Curry. Picks from Cincinnati Magazine, updated July 2026.
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Amma's Kitchen · Roselawn
Amma's serves a fully vegetarian South Indian menu with dosas, idli, curries, and chaat alongside a Wednesday vegan buffet. Cincinnati Magazine's Indian restaurant survey highlights the breadth of cooking at this Reading Road dining room. The menu clearly labels dietary needs, and the kitchen covers crisp snacks, fermented batters, rice dishes, and layered regional spice.
Shaan Indian Cuisine · Oakley
Shaan covers North Indian restaurant standards with a broad menu of tandoori dishes, curries, biryani, breads, and vegetarian preparations. Cincinnati Magazine's metro survey points to the Paxton Avenue kitchen as a dependable place for both familiar orders and less common combinations. Lunch service and generous portions make it workable for a quick meal or a shared spread.
Aap Indian Restaurant | Indian Restaurant In Cincinnati Ohio | Indian Curry · Westwood
Aap's Glenway Avenue kitchen offers curries, tandoori meats, biryani, breads, and a substantial vegetarian section. Cincinnati Magazine included the restaurant in its survey of local Indian cooking, noting its West Side presence. Spice levels can be adjusted across many dishes, while combination platters and family-sized portions make it easy to sample several sauces and preparations.
Delhi Palace Indian Cuisine · Silverton
Delhi Palace works across a long menu of Punjabi curries, tandoori cooking, biryani, breads, and meat-free dishes. Cincinnati Magazine's Indian restaurant guide names the Montgomery Road dining room and its address. The kitchen is especially useful for groups with mixed preferences because creamy classics, sharper vindaloo, grilled meats, and vegetable dishes can share one table.
Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carry Out · CUF
Krishna is a compact Calhoun Street carryout serving curries, saag, biryani, breads, and vegetarian staples near the university. Cincinnati Magazine's Indian dining survey includes the restaurant at this address. Fast counter service and customizable heat suit the campus setting, while the menu retains enough range for repeat visits beyond tikka masala and naan.
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