Nashville, TN
For Indian in Nashville, the local food press points to Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine, Chauhan Ale and Masala House, and Sitar Indian Cuisine. Picks from Nashville Scene and Nashville Lifestyles, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Nashville Scene and Nashville Lifestyles. Updated July 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
Open since 1993 near Vanderbilt, Sitar has long been a Nashville Scene readers' poll favorite for Indian food. It runs a daily lunch buffet and a menu of tikka masala, biryani, and goat curry, with live sitar music on select evenings. One of the city's oldest Indian kitchens.
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