Location: Columbia
Top Restaurants in Columbia
Maryland, United States Food Guide: 10 Indian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Columbia
Reviews on Indian food in Columbia, Maryland, United States. Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States, and is one of the principal cities of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is a planned community consisting of 10 self-contained villages. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, rather than merely economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was intended to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and class segregation.
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10. Chutney Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
At Chutney you would not only experience the real taste but also the authenticity of the real Indian curries. Chutney Indian Restaurant offers diners a wonderful array of high quality, mouthwatering traditional Indian dishes, cooked to order using only th
Reviewed By Cincybearcatfan
I had a hankering for good Indian food in the Jessup Maryland area and searched Trip Advisor. This gem came up so I decided to order take out - I could not be more pleased. Fast online delivery and an extensive menu. I ordered the Meat Samosas - generous sized portions (2) of deep fried pastry filled with mildly spiced lamb and peas. The Chicken Makahni was a very rich and tasty cream sauce with a mild spice and heat and bite sized pieces of chicken. The garlic naan was a delicate oven baked bread brushed with buttery garlic. All items were the perfect temperature when I returned to my hotel room to eat - 10 minutes away. Staff was very welcoming and quick to provide my order. I'll definitely return when I'm back in this area.
9. House of India
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By RandomTraveler76
I love Indian food. Iâve eaten at all the major Indian food restaurants in the area. Of course, Royal Taj is the best in town. I also prefer Chutney, which is practically right next-door.Service wasnât the most friendly, and was kind of slow. Food was great, and better than a lot of other places, but not as good as the other places mentioned previously both in flavor and quality. The inside is nice enough and clean but not as nice and some of the others in the area. There is a nice selection on the buffet and Iâve never had to wait for a table. The two times I went it was a nice meal but Iâd probably just go to Chutney if in the area and wanting Indian.
8. Mango Grove
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Authentic Indian Cuisine -Light, Healthy & Delicious. Open EVERYDAY for Lunch & Dinner
Reviewed By Valerie C
There are several Indian restaurants in Columbia, and Mango Grove is up there with the better ones. Their buffet offers unique choices you don't find at the other Indian places. There were cold and hot and spicy and milder options. The waiters were very friendly and helpful. If you enjoy Indian food, Mango Grove is worth a visit.
7. Flavors of India
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
The newest Indian restaurant in Howard County.
Reviewed By Frances77
Lunch buffet has good assortment including goat curry. Tasty but watch out for the small bones. Several vegetarian and chicken dishes and cloth table linens are a nice uptick. Loved the yogurt sauce and dessert.
6. Chutney Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
At Chutney you would not only experience the real taste but also the authenticity of the real Indian curries. Chutney Indian Restaurant offers diners a wonderful array of high quality, mouthwatering traditional Indian dishes, cooked to order using only th
Reviewed By Cincybearcatfan
I had a hankering for good Indian food in the Jessup Maryland area and searched Trip Advisor. This gem came up so I decided to order take out - I could not be more pleased. Fast online delivery and an extensive menu. I ordered the Meat Samosas - generous sized portions (2) of deep fried pastry filled with mildly spiced lamb and peas. The Chicken Makahni was a very rich and tasty cream sauce with a mild spice and heat and bite sized pieces of chicken. The garlic naan was a delicate oven baked bread brushed with buttery garlic. All items were the perfect temperature when I returned to my hotel room to eat - 10 minutes away. Staff was very welcoming and quick to provide my order. I'll definitely return when I'm back in this area.
5. Curry & Kabob
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By I5385RGmaryp
You can choose the amount of heat; but beware, the heat will only increase your desire to eat more of this delicious Indian food. Totally authentic Indian food, including meat and vegan dishes, you have such a difficult time trying to narrow down choices that you may need to return again and again! Make sure to order the fresh vegetable salad in case the heat of other dishes is too much!
4. Ananda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Auerbachs1
I only became aware of this restaurant near me recently after several friends mentioned it. I was surprised at not being aware since it is so highly rated on many sites. We had delicious cocktails to start and worked our way through several different items on the menu which all met our high expectations. Lamb meatballs, mini crabcakes, rosemary naan, and the whole fish (goa) were all exceptional. Only 3 stars??Well, I expect a white tablecloth restaurant with a wine list that appears to have been thoughtfully curated to actually deliver the wines promised. We tried ordering two different wines, we were very familiar with both, we have been to the wineries and I have these wines in my cellar, and twice the restaurant delivered to me a lower tiered wine from the same winery. They searched for the wine described on the list but were unable to locate it. We asked for a manager and before anyone came to see us we were offered the wine presented at a price appropriate to the bottle actually being offered. There are two possible explanations I can think of and both are not good: poor attention to detail when ordering or accepting the wine delivery or, bait and switch as the menu pricing seemed to be based on the higher tier wine described. The food was good enough that I intend to give them another shot. I'll wait a while to see that things can be corrected. My feeling is that if substitutions are being made without notice on the wine list, can I be certain of the integrity of the food descriptions?
3. Chutney Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
At Chutney you would not only experience the real taste but also the authenticity of the real Indian curries. Chutney Indian Restaurant offers diners a wonderful array of high quality, mouthwatering traditional Indian dishes, cooked to order using only th
Reviewed By Cincybearcatfan
I had a hankering for good Indian food in the Jessup Maryland area and searched Trip Advisor. This gem came up so I decided to order take out - I could not be more pleased. Fast online delivery and an extensive menu. I ordered the Meat Samosas - generous sized portions (2) of deep fried pastry filled with mildly spiced lamb and peas. The Chicken Makahni was a very rich and tasty cream sauce with a mild spice and heat and bite sized pieces of chicken. The garlic naan was a delicate oven baked bread brushed with buttery garlic. All items were the perfect temperature when I returned to my hotel room to eat - 10 minutes away. Staff was very welcoming and quick to provide my order. I'll definitely return when I'm back in this area.
2. Royal Taj
Overall Ratings
5 based on 762 reviews
Reviewed By timhX6171NY
My wife picked this restaurant for her special birthday dinner. On arrival I mentioned it was her birthday and asked for a quiet table and I was given many choices. Dinner food and service was beyond exceptional and this restaurant is gorgeous. When we asked for the bill my wife was surprised to receive a wonderful piece of cake and a glass of bubbly for her birthday free. I would recommend this restaurant as one of the best I have ever been to because of the food quality and the level of service.
1. Chutney Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
At Chutney you would not only experience the real taste but also the authenticity of the real Indian curries. Chutney Indian Restaurant offers diners a wonderful array of high quality, mouthwatering traditional Indian dishes, cooked to order using only th
Reviewed By Cincybearcatfan
I had a hankering for good Indian food in the Jessup Maryland area and searched Trip Advisor. This gem came up so I decided to order take out - I could not be more pleased. Fast online delivery and an extensive menu. I ordered the Meat Samosas - generous sized portions (2) of deep fried pastry filled with mildly spiced lamb and peas. The Chicken Makahni was a very rich and tasty cream sauce with a mild spice and heat and bite sized pieces of chicken. The garlic naan was a delicate oven baked bread brushed with buttery garlic. All items were the perfect temperature when I returned to my hotel room to eat - 10 minutes away. Staff was very welcoming and quick to provide my order. I'll definitely return when I'm back in this area.
