Browse all 59 Indian restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
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- Amber India Los AltosAuthentic North Indian Mughlai cuisine with tandoor specialties and extensive vegetarian options in a hacienda style setting.
- Annachikadai - Indian Restaurant Mountain ViewAnnachikadai - Indian Restaurant is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Aroma House Redwood CityAuthentic Indian and Nepali cuisine crafted with traditional spices and fresh ingredients by passionate chefs.
- Aurum Los AltosContemporary Indian cuisine blending forgotten traditional recipes with California produce in a vibrant, colorful setting.
- Bengalur Ootery Foster CityHome-style Kannadiga vegetarian food made fresh everyday from Bengaluru.
- Broadway Masala Restaurant and Catering Redwood CityMichelin Guide recognized restaurant blending authentic regional Indian flavors with fresh California ingredients and modern creativity.
- Chaat Bhavan Mountain View Mountain ViewChaat Bhavan Mountain View is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Curry & Kabab San MateoChef Mandy specializes in North Indian Curries and tandoori items.
- Curry Corner Indian Restaurant And Pizza South San FranciscoAuthentic North Indian food and unique fusion pizzas with years of experience creating finest flavors.
- Curry Up Now San MateoIndian street food born in India and raised in California. Vegetarian and Vegan options.
- Darbar Indian Cuisine Palo AltoAward-winning Indian kitchen one block from Stanford combining north and south regional dishes with a beloved weekday lunch buffet since the 1980s.
- Dosa Box San MateoFeatures innovative dosas like Nutella dessert and five cheese varieties.
- Dosa Express San MateoChef curates every meal with emotional perception, food made with love.
- Dosa Point Menlo ParkSouth Indian restaurant serving authentic crispy dosas, vadas, idli, and sambar with vegetarian-focused options at approachable prices.
- Ettan Palo AltoCritically acclaimed modern Indian restaurant from acclaimed chef Srijith Gopinathan offering a refined tasting menu and a la carte with a curated wine list.
- Everest Cuisine-Mountain View Mountain ViewEverest Cuisine-Mountain View is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Eylan Menlo ParkUpscale modern Indian restaurant at 500 El Camino Real with California-influenced subcontinental cuisine, house-made chutneys, craft cocktails, and an elegant dining room.
- HAJIS Restaurant & Catering Menlo Park Menlo ParkIndian and Pakistani restaurant and catering service with aromatic curries, biryanis, tandoori dishes, and halal options at a neighborhood-friendly setting in Menlo Park.
- Himalayan Kitchen Mountain ViewHimalayan Kitchen is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Himali Bistro BurlingameFeatures distinctive timur peppercorn and mustard in authentic Himalayan dishes.
- Hyderabad Dum Biryani Mountain ViewHyderabad Dum Biryani is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Idly Express - Mountain View Mountain ViewIdly Express - Mountain View is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- India Beach Half Moon BayEl Granada's premier Indian restaurant, part of the Clay Oven family, serving tandoori-fired dishes, saag paneer, and garlic naan.
- Kathmandu Cuisine Los Altos Los AltosFamily owned kitchen specializing in handmade momos, traditional thalis, and rich clay oven curries with bold Nepalese spices.
- Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Palo AltoModern Indian concept on University Avenue from India's most celebrated TV chef with seasonal cocktails and a full bar.
- Koriander Indian Cuisine & Catering BelmontThey grind their own spices in-house for freshness and aroma.
- Lajawab Indian Cuisine San MateoChef-owned North Indian and Himalayan restaurant in San Mateo, known for tandoor-charred kebabs, slow-simmered curries, hand-folded momos, and fresh clay oven breads.
- Mantra India Mountain View Mountain ViewMantra India Mountain View is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Masala Desi Cafe - Burlingame BurlingameFresh ingredients create visually captivating plates with balanced depth and warmth.
- MOMO & CURRY NEPAL MillbraeAuthentic fusion of Nepali, Indian, and Indo Chinese cuisine featuring freshly made momos with Himalayan spices.
- Momo King- Mountain View Mountain ViewMomo King- Mountain View is an Indian restaurant in Mountain View, California.
- Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine Half Moon BayA family-owned Nepalese and Indian restaurant from Chef and owner Ram Chandra Subedi, who brought...
- Mortar & Pestle Bar San MateoHandcrafted cocktails with Indian spices like garam masala and in-house syrups.
- Naan Point San BrunoFamily owned serving fresh North Indian naans and curries with diverse vegetarian and vegan options.
- Namaste Indian Cuisine Palo AltoNeighborhood Indian kitchen with a devoted local following for butter chicken, garlic naan, and a weekday lunch buffet.
- Namastee Nepal (food truck) Mountain ViewNepali food truck in Mountain View serving momos, thukpa noodle soup, and Himalayan street food at street-food prices.
- Panj-Aab Indian Cuisine PacificaPacifica's only North Indian restaurant on Palmetto Ave, a family-owned Punjabi kitchen serving chicken tikka masala, biryani, and naan.
- Rara Palo AltoA vibrant neighborhood restaurant with a rotating menu of globally inspired small plates, natural wines, and a lively convivial atmosphere.
- Rasa - Burlingame BurlingameMichelin-rated South Indian cuisine with banana leaf seafood and crispy dosas.
- Rasoi Restaurant & Lounge BurlingameAslam family's award-winning Northern Indian and Pakistani culinary heritage.
- Rathore's Kitchen Mountain ViewFamily-owned Punjabi restaurant on W El Camino Real with no food coloring or ready-made ingredients, known for butter chicken, cholle bhature, and dal makhani made from scratch.
- ROOH Palo Alto Palo AltoModern Indian kitchen on University Avenue from Chef Sujan Sarkar exploring open-fire cooking and regional Indian flavors in a splashy communal setting.
- RRR Biryanis Mountain ViewHyderabad-style biryani specialist on W El Camino Real with dum-cooked biryanis, dosas, and South Indian plates that stay open late seven days a week.
- Saffron San CarlosTheir daal makhani is slow-cooked for 24 hours daily.
- Sakoon Mountain ViewUpscale Indian restaurant on Castro Street named for the Sanskrit word for peace, with fiber-optic chandeliers, a lotus-petal waterfall, weekday lunch buffet, and a full bar.
- SAMIKCHA MOMO Indian-Nepali Cuisine San MateoChef blends authentic Szechuan with Himalayan spices and Nepalese momos.
- Shah Restaurant San MateoAuthentic halal Pakistani cuisine with fresh tandoor-baked naan and biryani.
- Sugandh Indian Restaurant & Bar MillbraeContemporary Indian cuisine with traditional spices meets full bar experience featuring creative cocktails and cozy, elegant atmosphere.
- Swaad sutra Indian restaurant San MateoAuthentic dishes crafted using traditional recipes and finest spices.
- Tabla Indian Restaurant San MateoFresh locally sourced ingredients create authentic Indian dishes with vibrant flavors.
- Tandoori junction Mountain ViewIndian restaurant on W Dana Street with tandoori specialties, curry plates, and vegetarian options at accessible prices.
- Tilak Indian Cuisine Menlo ParkIndian and Nepalese restaurant at 683 Santa Cruz Avenue from chef Tilak, who cooked for tech executives at Dropbox, with authentic chaats, tandoor specialties, Himalayan momos, and curries crafted from family recipes.
- Urban Curry And Biryani Mountain ViewIndian restaurant with aromatic biryanis, curry plates, and South Asian street food staples open nearly all day.
- Urban Momo San MateoFamily run restaurant serving momo dumplings, chow mein, and curry.
- Urban Momo Palo AltoNepali restaurant in downtown Palo Alto serving handmade momos, gorkhali chicken, and Himalayan street food as part of the neighborhood's new wave of openings.
- Varam Indian Restaurant & Catering Redwood CityHalal Indian cuisine featuring Dosa, Appam, Biryani and kebabs from diverse regions with authentic spice balanced flavors.
- Zareen's Redwood CityMichelin Guide restaurant serving Pakistani and Indian cuisine with Memoni samosas and kababs.
- Zareen's Mountain ViewPakistani-Indian kitchen from Zareen Khan with slow-cooked karahi, aromatic biryanis, and homemade naan — a beloved Mountain View outpost of the Palo Alto original.
- Zareen's Palo Alto Palo AltoPakistani-Indian kitchen from Zareen Khan beloved for slow-cooked karahi, aromatic biryanis, and homemade naan, with a devoted following since opening in 2014.
About Indian Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Indian restaurants have a strong and growing presence on the San Francisco Peninsula, reflecting the region's large South Asian community, especially around Sunnyvale's edge, Mountain View, and Redwood City. The guide covers everything from quick lunch buffets and casual curry houses to polished dining rooms and specialists in regional cooking.
The range goes well beyond the familiar. Yes, you will find butter chicken, tikka masala, saag paneer, and warm naan from the tandoor, all done well. But the Peninsula also supports South Indian kitchens turning out crisp dosas, fluffy idli, and tangy sambar, Indo-Chinese spots serving gobi manchurian and hakka noodles, and places focused on Hyderabadi biryani, Gujarati thali, or Punjabi home cooking.
Lunch buffets and thali plates are a great, affordable way to sample broadly, and many restaurants offer them on weekdays. Vegetarians are exceptionally well served here, since a large share of the menu is naturally meat-free and deeply satisfying rather than an afterthought. Spice levels are usually adjustable, so newcomers and heat seekers can both be happy at the same table.
Because so many diners grew up on this food, standards are high and regional authenticity is easy to find. Weekends and evenings can get busy at the popular spots, and larger groups do well with shared plates, breads, and a mix of curries.
Use the list below to browse Indian restaurants by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you want a fast dosa at lunch or a full spread of curries, breads, and biryani for dinner, the Peninsula's Indian dining rewards exploring.
