Stockholm's best Indian restaurants
- Your guide to the city's top places to eat Indian foodIndia is the world’s most populous country, and its food culture has spread like wildfire to the rest of the world. Indian food is characterized by colors, spices, and lots of flavor, and they often serve delicious stews, sauces, and mash.
The food is usually spicy and often flavored with curry, ginger, chili, turmeric, garlic, cardamom, or the spice mixture Garam masala. And for those who prefer vegetarian food, Indian cuisine is a highlight.
Find the right Indian restaurant in Stockholm
The first Indian restaurant in Stockholm opened in the 1970s, and today this spicy food culture is as much a part of Stockholm’s restaurant scene as pizza, pasta, Lebanese, and Thai. All over town, you’ll find plenty of eateries offering Stockholmers and tourists a culinary journey to the giant country in South Asia. Whether you want to visit a fine dining restaurant, a cozy neighborhood restaurant or want to grab a quick lunch on the go, there’s something for you.
To help you find the right place, we’ve put together a guide to Stockholm’s best Indian restaurants. Book a table or make a spontaneous visit to enjoy flavorful and spicy cooking. Welcome to an Indian food party!
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Shanti
The restaurants have slightly different concepts, but they all have in common that they serve excellent authentic Indian and Bengali food. High-quality ingredients are always in focus, and the menus include several dishes you won’t find anywhere else outside of India. In Shanti’s world, things never stand still, and the development of the Indian food culture and culinary art is constantly ongoing. All to offer guests an even better concept. And if you want to learn how to cook Indian food at home, you can also take cooking classes led by Shanti’s founder.
Torsgatan 27, Vasastan
Karlbergsvägen 70, Vasastan
Rörstrandsgatan 23, Vasastan
Skånegatan 71, Södermalm
Södermalmsallén 34, Södermalm
Katarina Bangata 58, Södermalm
Saffran
The extensive menu includes all the Indian classics – mild Tikka Masala and Korma, spicy Balti and Kara dishes, and grilled Sizlar, to name a few. And whether you like meat, love fish, or prefer vegetarian, there’s something for you at Saffran. To complement the main courses, there are also many tasty side dishes such as naan with different flavors, chapati, paratha, raita, pickles, and chutney. The portions are generous, so you’ll definitely not be hungry when you leave. And if you prefer to eat at home or work, you can order takeaway or delivery with services like Foodora, Uber Eats, Bolt, and Wolt.
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Masala Art
Masala Art in Södermalm is not just an Indian restaurant but a flavourful ambassador for both Indian and Bengali cuisine. At lunchtime, the charmingly boho-chic decorated space on the corner of Götgatan and Ringvägen is filled with hungry lunchers who are tempted by the generous portions of delicious curries and fresh Bengali bowls. The restaurant is also a haven for anyone looking for tasty vegetarian and vegan food.
The evening menu entices you with creatively presented Indian dishes, from classic Chicken Tikka Masala to Bengali festive dishes like Biriyani and Murat Pilao. Complement the aromatic spice blends with buttery naan bread, hot chutney, and mouth-watering mango lassi. Masala Art offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation inspired by Indian cuisines. Of course, it is fully licensed and offers wine, cider, and light Indian beers such as Cobra and King Fisher that go perfectly with the well-spiced, flavourful food.
Ringvägen 123, Södermalm
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Chandani
The extensive menu includes both classics and more modern creations. Starters offer treats such as crispy chicken wings, vegetarian Indian pirogue, and Nepalese dumplings. The main courses include a wide range of Indian flavors – from tandoori grills, lamb, and chicken to vegetarian and vegan dishes. For those who like sharing concepts, the restaurant’s popular Friends bag is recommended, and for those who have difficulty deciding, there is the Chef’s Longboard (six pre-selected small dishes).
Chandani also has a bar where you can try many exciting drinks from India – from beer and wine to the local favorite, Amrut Whiskey.
Mowglis Kök
Mowglis Kök serves both lunch and dinner, and the menu has plenty of lovely delights for all tastes. Traditional curry, spicy lamb, and slow-cooked chicken are just a few examples. There are also several Bengali feasts, and not to forget – Mowgli’s Tiffin boxes, Bengali food boxes full of goodies. In addition, the menu offers several Indian classics and a wide range of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Super friendly staff and excellent service make it even better. Eat on-site in the cozy room, order takeaway, or choose home delivery with Uber Eats, Foodora, or Wolt. And if you want to enhance your event with Bengali food, the restaurant also offers catering for all kinds of events.
BanYan
The menu includes everything you could want from an Indian restaurant in Stockholm. Starters, entrees, thali, poultry, lamb, green dishes, tandoori dishes, and fish dishes. Plus, of course, naan bread in several flavors. Drop in for lunch or book a table for a nice dinner. BanYan offers generous portions in a calm and pleasant environment with a wonderful atmosphere where the staff does their best to make you and your company comfortable.
Muskot Kök & Bar
At Muskot Kök & Bar at Vandisplan in Vasastan, the food is inspired by the owners’ home country Bangladesh. The ambitions are high, and the chef takes you on a spicy, rich, and flavorful journey through the Bengali food culture, where lamb, chicken, fish, seafood, and vegetables play the leading roles. The food is cooked with the heart, and the flavors are dominated by chili, garlic, mango, cumin, and, of course, nutmeg (which means “muskot” in Swedish).
The menu (both lunch and dinner are served) is extensive, so you can be sure to find something you like. Starters include eggplant chicken, vegetable pakora, and scampi cocktail. Among the main courses, you’ll find the festive Dhaka dish Shai Korma, the fruity stew Aam Nerikel, and the fiery stew Bengali Fire. There is also a wide range of snacks, festive Bengali food, tandoori dishes, Indian dishes, and vegetarian and vegan dishes. On weekends, Muskot also serves a festive brunch, known as thali brunch, a Bengali feast of small dishes made from seasonal local ingredients.
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Indian Street Food & Co
The top seller on the menu is their Kathi Rolls, freshly baked Indian bread rolls with fillings, spices, and sauces from traditional and modern North Indian cuisine. Other customer favorites include Grilled Chicken Tikkas, Grilled Paneer, and Deep Fried Samosas.
Indian Street Food & Co also has food trucks that they fill with fresh ingredients daily before hitting the streets. Once in place, the food truck offers an authentic Indian street food experience. Keep track of where they are for the day on their Instagram and Facebook accounts. You can also book the trucks for your event.
Karlsbergsvägen 43, Vasastan
Ringen, Götgatan 100, Södermalm
Sankt Eriksgatan 116, Vasastan
Jan Inghes Torg 22, Henriksdal
Trubadurvägen 12, Solna
Tamarind
The menu at Tamarind offers a wide range of barbecue dishes, meat, fish, seafood, chicken, vegetarian, and thali. Coconut Chicken curry, Chicken Karai, Palak Paneer, and the barbecue mix with lamb fillet, chicken fillet, and prawns are some of the guest favorites. And the icing on the cake is the vast collection of different flavored naan breads. Have lunch or dinner on-site in the beautiful premises or order takeaway if you prefer to enjoy your food at home or in the office.
Mother India Stockholm
Mother India on Upplandsgatan is one of the classics among Stockholm’s Indian restaurants and has been serving high-class Indian food to hungry Stockholmers and tourists for many years. In recent years, the family business has undergone a generational change and is now run by childhood friends Nudar and Lina. Together they’ve created what might be the city’s coolest Indian restaurant with a unique mix of tradition and innovation. The family recipes have been modernized, the premises have been completely renovated, and guests can now enjoy Indian fine dining.
Mother India Stockholm serves both lunch and dinner, and the menu offers a wide range of delicious dishes for all preferences, whether you like meat or want vegetarian/vegan. From well-known classics to new exciting flavors. Guest favorites include their open wrap in three different flavors (shish kebab, tandoori chicken, and crispy falafel), palak paneer, and garlic karai. An equally solid drinks list accompanies the food. So take a seat in the stylishly decorated room and look forward to a deluxe Indian experience. In the summer, there is also a nice outdoor terrace. Perfect for a good dinner or a drink in the sun.
Enjoy great food at Stockholm’s Indian restaurants
There you have our guide to Stockholm’s best Indian restaurants. We hope you find a place that suits you, whether you want to have lunch on a Tuesday, take your date for a flavorful night out, or have a spicy Sunday dinner with friends. Indian cuisine is guaranteed to deliver a delightful dining experience that won’t disappoint. Enjoy your meal!