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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Nashville Scene, Nashville Lifestyles, and Eater Nashville. Updated September 2026.
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine · West End
An all-vegetarian South and North Indian buffet near Vanderbilt on West End, a longtime meat-free option. The daily spread rotates dosas, uttapam, and curries, with a larger weekend lineup. A dependable stop for anyone wanting a full plant-based Indian meal in one sitting without ordering off a full menu.
Chauhan Ale and Masala House · Downtown
Maneet Chauhan's flagship Indian gastropub sits in a converted brick garage downtown, pairing tandoor dishes and curries with a full bar and craft beer. The menu blends Indian technique with Southern and global touches, from tandoori chicken poutine to saag mac and cheese.
Sitar Indian Cuisine · Elliston Place
Sitar serves Indian and Pakistani cooking near Vanderbilt University in Midtown. Its lunch and dinner menu includes dishes such as scallop patia and chili pakora, making this a useful stop for a meal before or after time on campus.