Minneapolis–St. Paul, MNIndian

India Spice House combines a restaurant with a grocery in Eden Prairie, giving the kitchen access to a broad pantry and a menu that moves across regions. Minnesota Star Tribune critic Jon Cheng highlights the depth of its curries, breads, rice dishes, and snacks. The casual setting works for quick meals while the range rewards a larger order shared across the table.

Indian Masala serves a wide-ranging menu from its Maplewood dining room, with northern and southern dishes sharing space alongside Indo-Chinese preparations. Minnesota Star Tribune critic Jon Cheng points readers toward the kitchen's layered gravies, tandoor cooking, and regional specialties. The breadth makes this a useful stop for groups seeking different spice profiles, proteins, breads, and vegetarian options in one meal.

Dosa South Indian Grill centers the crisp fermented crepes named in its title, pairing them with chutneys, sambar, and fillings that range from simple potato masala to more elaborate combinations. Minnesota Star Tribune critic Jon Cheng also notes the restaurant's idli, vada, and other southern staples. The Bloomington room offers a focused counterpoint to curry-heavy pan-Indian menus.

Aroma Indian Cuisine brings a compact but varied menu to Bloomington, balancing familiar curries and tandoori dishes with regional preparations. Minnesota Star Tribune critic Jon Cheng highlights careful seasoning and dishes that retain their individual character rather than collapsing into one house profile. Vegetarian choices, breads, rice plates, and meat entrées make the restaurant flexible for mixed groups and shared ordering.