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As an Indian traveler in Xian, you may want to try some Indian food in Xian. For Indian travelers' convenience, here we write this article Top Indian restaurants in Xian, and introduce them one by one. Indian restaurants serve Indian food, drinks, and deserts, with many options, like Indian breads, Indian rice, vegetable and meat. In fact, Indian restaurants are vegetarian friendly, and they have many vegetable curries.
Before we expatiating it, we have some useful tips for you to choose an Indian restaurants in Xian. You could evaluate a restaurant from location, price, food, and service, and choose the best.
► Tips for choosing Indian restaurants in Xian
Location: is it close to your hotel? How long does it take to get there?
Price: is it expansive? Is it valuable for the food?
Food: does the Indian food served have great taste? Does it have many options?
Service & environment: does it have English-speaking staff? Is the staff polite and nice? Is the restaurant clean and beautiful?
Opening hours: 10:00-22:00
Location: No. 118, 2F, Silk Road Street, Xishi South Road, Lianhu District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
Amber Palace is one of the main choices of locals and visitors in Xi’an, who seek authentic Indian cuisine. The kitchen of Amber Palace is open, and you can see the chefs cooking. With nice environment, the Amber Palace is suitable for families, groups and business meetings. If offers vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options.
Curries & Main Courses:
Butter Chicken (Punjabi Butter Chicken)
Mutton Roganjosh (a classic Kashmiri lamb curry)
Masala Chicken (Chicken Tikka Masala)
Beef Curry / Goan Prawn Curry
Breads:
Butter Naan & Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Appetizers & Sides:
Samosa (crispy pastry with spiced filling)
Crispy Pani Puri (a popular street food snack)
Biryani & Rice:
Seafood Biryani
Lamb Bone Marrow Pulao
Desserts & Beverages:
Indian yogurt (Special Indian Yogurt)
Srikhand (a sweet, creamy yogurt-based dessert)
Delhi Darbar Indian Restaurant is one of the earliest and most established Indian restaurants in Xi'an. It was founded in 2007 by Shiva, a native of New Delhi, India. It is located near the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The restaurant is renowned for its authenticity. The chefs are all from India, and key ingredients like rice and spices are imported directly from India to ensure genuine flavors. The 150-square-meter dining hall is decorated with traditional Indian artwork, lamps, furniture, and tableware, creating an immersive cultural atmosphere.
Curries & Main Courses:
Chicken Tikka Masala
Mutton Rogan Josh
Original Curry Chicken
Masala Prawn Curry
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Breads:
Indian Butter Naan
Butter Layered Naan
Nut & Cheese Naan
Appetizers & Sides:
Samosa
Pani Puri (a popular Indian street food snack)
Fried Onion
Desserts & Beverages:
Indian Yogurt – highly praised by many customers
Indian Ice Cream Ball – recommended for a unique experience
Opening hours: 10:00-22:00
Location: Joy City Shopping Mall, Yanta District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
Nearby Attractions: Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Amber Palace at Joy City shopping mall is one of the most famous and popular Indian restaurants in Xi’an. Located near the iconic Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Amber Palace at Joy City is easy to get. With chefs and staffs from India, Amber Palace serves authentic Indian cuisine.
Curries & Main Courses:
Punjabi Butter Chicken
Lamb Roganjosh (a classic Kashmiri lamb curry)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Goan Prawn Curry
Beef Curry & Mix Vegetable Curry
Breads:
Garlic Naan
Butter Naan
Cheese Naan
Beetroot Naan
Appetizers & Sides:
Crispy Pani Puri (a popular Indian street food snack)
Samosa (crispy pastry with spiced filling)
Tandoori Broccoli
Biryani & Rice:
Pineapple Seafood Biriyani
Lamb Bone Marrow Pulao
Desserts & Beverages:
Srikhand (a sweet, creamy yogurt-based dessert)
Indian yogurt(Special Indian Yogurt)
Chef Special Dessert
All these top Indian restaurants in Xian recommended here make authentic Indian food, and the chefs, owners and staff are all from India. Indian restaurants are all decorated in Indian style, and have Indian shows at specific time. You will feel at home when you enjoy meals in these top Indian restaurants in Xian.
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