Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine has been a popular restaurant among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike for years. After briefly closing for a few months in 2017, the restaurant reopened and continues to be a go-to spot for its lunch buffet and dinner.

Bombay Palace draws crowds for its lunch buffet, which offers many traditional Indian favorites including several vegetarian options. While there are other good Indian restaurants on the west side of town, Bombay Palace’s patrons continue returning for the restaurant’s consistent quality and accommodating staff.

When Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine closed temporarily in 2017, chef Madhusoodhan Naik opened a new vegetarian-focused Indian restaurant in Cool Springs. Today Mysore Palace serves many of the same menu favorites as Woodlands plus some unique items, and has developed a loyal following of its own.

Chauhan Ale & Masala House serves Indian cuisine with a Southern twist. Menu items such as the royal red shrimp and grits, tandoori chicken poutine, and hot chicken pakoras are perfect examples of the fusion of flavors from both traditions.

Ask a local where to find the best Indian food in Nashville and Taj will likely be near the top of the list. This south Nashville restaurant is one of the most popular places to enjoy Indian cuisine, and a wait is common during peak dinner times.

Sindoore - Indian By Nature is a restaurant serving north Indian cuisine tucked away in a Donelson strip mall. Try the chicken kati roll, an Indian street food staple resembling a burrito, and don’t miss the homemade ice cream, which is flavored with betel leaves and rose petals.