”Love at first taste” – Best Indian restaurants in Sharjah

• Indian Restaurants in Abu Shagara
• Indian Restaurants in Al Nahda
• Indian Restaurants in University City
• Indian Restaurants in Al Ghuwair
• FAQs

Are you fond of Indian cuisine? Sharjah has many fantastic Indian restaurants that are worthy of your attention. Whether you’re looking for flavourful curries or aromatic biryani, these Indian restaurants in Sharjah have something for everyone. We bring you a list of the top purveyors of South Asian cuisine.

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN SHARJAH

Whether you want to plan a party with your family or want to take out a group of friends for a treat, there are many Indian eateries in Sharjah which offer delectable food and top-class service. 

Without further ado, let’s take a look at our list of Indian restaurants, categorised by areas.

INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN ABU SHAGARA

GAZEBO RESTAURANT

Our first pick is Gazebo Restaurant, an eatery steeped in Mughal history. The kitchens of the Gazebo are helmed by culinary professionals that can trace their family trees back to “bawarchis”[chefs] who served the royal courts of the Mughal Empire itself. 

The flavours of the subcontinent don’t get more authentic than dishes that are created with 200-year-old recipes! Their signature and authentic “dum pukht” [Slow oven cooking method] gives every dish on their menu a standout flavour. 

Highlights on the menu include the raan-e-sikandari, lobster tandoori, murgh achari, pudina paneer tikka and tandoori murgh biryani.

• Average cost for two: AED 160
• Location: Opposite Safeer Market, Near E Max
• Timings: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
• Contact: +971-6-553-2999

BOMBAY FOOD FACTORY

Bombay Food Factory is a quaint eatery that offers authentic Indian street food and comfort snacks. Their menu is extensive and customisable, allowing you to add selections of choice toppings to the various dishes. 

They have an extensive hot and cold drinks selection that includes items like mango lassi, jeera soda and sitaphal shake among others. For savouries, you can have poori bhaji, chole bhature, samosa pav, onion uttampam, Mysore masala dosa, idli and Bombay sandwich. Bombay Food Factory also offers breakfast in Dubai.

• Average cost for two: AED 45
• Location: Opposite Day To Day, Salem Bin Omar Street
• Timings: 08:30 am – 11:00 pm, Friday-Sunday: 08:30 am – 11:30 pm
• Contact: +971-6-731-7310

SOUT AL CANARY MAHARASHTRIAN RESTAURANT

Sout Al Canary Maharashtrian Restaurant boasts an eclectic menu that features favourite local dishes from Maharashtra. With a focus on modernity, they create food fusion by taking authentic recipes and giving them a modern presentation. 

Popular items on their menu include pithal/zunka, aloo bhaji, bharali vangi (bhendi) and metaki usal (dry/gravy). You can also enjoy street food items and breakfast at this eatery.

• Average cost for two: AED 70
• Location: Sultan Building, Opposite Sharjah Co-Operative Society
• Timings: 07:30 am – 11:00 pm
• Contact: +971-6-544-9932

INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN AL NAHDA

PURANMAL RESTAURANT

Our next pick is Puranmal Restaurant. The restaurant serves a wide variety of Indian delicacies. So, whether you’re craving South Indian food or traditional Indian street food, they can easily cater to your needs. 

You can try aloo paratha, dosa, pav bhaji, khandvi, paneer chutney sandwich, paneer tikka or corn palak there. They offer over ten types of bread, ranging from butter naan to aloo kulcha – you no longer need to miss ‘ghar ki roti’ [home-cooked bread].

• Average cost for two: AED 105
• Location: Ground floor, Damas Gold Building, beside ADNOC Petrol Station, Al Ittihad Road
• Timings: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Contact: +971-6-525-1932

SPICE OF INDIA (AL TAWABEL AL HINDIA)

Located in Al Nahda, Spice of India is a restaurant with three entirely unique menu options. They have a “vegetarian”, “vegan” and “Jain” menu to suit a range of taste palettes and sensibilities. You can browse through each to take your pick!  

We’d recommend trying the Spice of India special thali, beg kohlapuri, paneer pasanda, hara bhara kabab, special vegan pakoda and eco-friendly tikka there. 

• Average cost for two: AED 80
• Location: Shop#8, Ground floor, Buhaira Tower, Al Nahda Street
• Timings:
  • Sunday – Saturday: 09:30 am – 11:30 pm
  • Monday-Thursday:11:30 am – 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 01:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Contact: +971-6-537-8833

AL GHAAR RESTAURANT

Craving for ghar ka swaad? Make your way down to Al Ghaar Restaurant in Al Nahda, Sharjah. This is a modest, quaint and somewhat unassuming eatery with a very relaxed atmosphere that brings you authentic tastes of South Indian cuisine.

Most sought-after dishes at this restaurant include obbattu, ragi mudde, puranpoli, curd rice and the special thali with three curries, rice and unlimited roti [bread]! You can also try breakfast at this eatery.

• Average cost for two: AED 65
• Location: Shop# 5, Ground floor, NMC Staff Accommodation Building, beside iMall
• Timings: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Contact: +971-55-129-1500

Apart from the mentioned eateries, you can head to these restaurants in Al Nahda, Sharjah.

INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY

INDIAN OVEN RESTAURANT

Indian expats, if you’re craving a spice-laden meal, head over to Indian Oven Restaurant in University City! The restaurant caters to meat, seafood and veg lovers alike.

You can try their bhuni makai shorba, jerry merry chicken wrap, okra fries, dal makhni, boneless mutton biryani and lamb nalli nihari.

• Average cost for two: AED 100 
• Location: Near Dunia Beauty Centre
• Timings: 11:00 am – 01:00 am
• Contact: +971-6-546-0555

QABALA RESTAURANT

If you are on the hunt for a restaurant that can offer you the diverse tastes of India in one place, Qabala Restaurant is your best bet. The restaurant features a menu that hosts North and South Indian food, aside from Hyderabadi cuisine.

They have an extensive menu that has biryani, grilled, seafood, curry and bread offerings, along with a modest beverage selection. Some interesting dishes worth trying at the restaurant include butter chicken, Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani, mutton tikka boti, palak paneer and tangdi kabab.

• Average cost for two: AED 50 
• Location: Shop#1, Sultan Building, Behind Blood Bank, Muwaileh Commercial, University Road
• Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
• Contact: +971-6-595-5505

RANG

Specialising in delicious Indian cuisine, Rang is preferred by a large clientele of university students and well-heeled professionals. Whether you want to try chapati tacos or a mixed tandoori platter, they have got you covered!

Don’t forget to try their traditional sweets and desserts, particularly gulab jamun, rose falooda and rasmalai.

• Average cost for two: AED 195
• Location: Beside ADNOC Petrol Station, University Road
• Timings: 12:00 pm – 01:45 am
• Contact: +971-6-553-3377

INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN AL GHUWAIR

TULASI RESTAURANT

Undoubtedly one of the top Indian restaurants in Sharjah, Tulasi restaurant offers you appetising and mouthwatering South Indian dishes from the Kerala region. As is typical with this type of cuisine, the place offers a large selection of seafood and meat-based options. 

Some of the best dishes on their menu include chicken chattichor, fish chatti curry and chicken 65. For those of you who want to enjoy a typical Indian breakfast, Tulasi Restaurant’s breakfast curry is worth trying!

• Average cost for two: AED 45 
• Location: Opposite Al Telal Supermarket, Behind Ghuwair Market, Tariq Bin Zayed Street
• Timings: 07:30 am – 11:30 pm
• Contact: +971-6-562-5239

NOOR AL HELAL RESTAURANT

Located in Al Ghuwair, Noor Al Helal Restaurant is the only 24-hour eatery on our list. The restaurant serves kolija vuna, magoj, butter chicken, king fish biryani, Indian vuna khichudi and fresh telapia fish. And to wash it all down, you can guzzle down their kiwi, orange, papaya and apple juices!

• Average cost for two: AED 80
• Location: Beside Al Zahra Hospital
• Timings: 24 hours
• Contact: +971-6-567-2007

KINGS PALACE RESTAURANT

Tucked away in Al Ghurair, Kings Palace Restaurant is a hidden gem in Sharjah. The place boasts delicious food in an intimate setting. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving dishes like masala dosa, upma, vada, chicken biryani, patiyala mutton, paneer kadai and butter chicken. They also have combo meals on offer!

• Average cost for two: AED 70
• Location: Opposite Rolla Square Park, Al Rolla Street
• Timings: 12:00 pm – 01:30 am
• Contact: +971-6-524-2499

Looking for more options? You can consider the following eateries in Sharjah.

• Eastern India Restaurant
• Ushna Restaurant
• Blue Heron Restaurant, Sharjah
• Makani Indian Restaurant
• India Palace Restaurant
• Woolands Restaurant
• Srinathji Restaurant
• Rutchi Restaurant
• Madurai Biriyani Restaurant
• Spicy Land Restaurant Sharjah

FAQs

ARE THERE ANY INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN DUBAI?

Yes! You can try some of these Indian restaurants in Dubai that cater to every budget. Those who want to experience the culinary tastes of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka can visit South Indian eateries in Dubai.

WHERE TO GO FOR BREAKFAST IN SHARJAH?

Black Salt and Molten Chocolate Cafe are some of the most popular spots for breakfast in Sharjah.

This completes our list of top Indian restaurants in Sharjah. Apart from these eateries, you can consider going to these restaurants for all budgets in Sharjah with your family.

Those living in the neighbouring emirate can head to eateries in Ajman that always turn up the heat!

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