Ajanta Indian Restaurant
Ajanta Indian restaurant received the Best of Dayton award for best Indian restaurant in 2006. This restaurant focuses mainly on north Indian dishes, such as chicken makhani and spinach pakora. Keeping true to north Indian culinary traditions, Ajanta offers several types of naan, a thick flatbread that resembles soft pizza crust. The naan can be eaten plain or dipped in the rich sauces that accompany most entrees.
This restaurant is known for its red onion chutney, which is regarded as the hottest chutney available in Dayton. It is also known for chai, a spicy blend of tea, cardamom, and milk.
While takeout is available, Ajanta is most loved for its extensive buffet, which features numerous spicy dishes and a variety of chutneys. The buffet is a good choice if you are dining with someone who is unfamiliar with Indian cuisine.
Address: 3063 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420
India Chaat Café
Indian cuisine lovers will find a relaxed atmosphere at India Chaat Café. This restaurant specializes in small Indian dishes called chaat, which are similar to Spanish tapas. It is well known for masala dosa, which are thin crepes stuffed with potatoes, onions, and Indian spices. Another popular dish is choley bhature, a deep-fried puffed bread served with spicy curry chickpea sauce.
India Chaat Café also offers several entrees, including lamb ginger and murgh tikka masala. Vegetarian options are also available, including malai kofta, a dish of fried vegetable balls in tomato curry sauce.
Address: 984 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville, Ohio 45459
Maharaja of Dayton
Maharaja of Dayton focuses on south Indian cuisine. There are numerous vegetarian options on the menu, including paneer dosa, panni poori, and tomato uttapam. Dishes here are somewhat less spicy than those offered at other Dayton Indian restaurants. The sambhar soup is a local favorite.
North Indian entrees are also available, including several chicken dishes. This restaurant is known for its chai tea, a mellow accompaniment that balances the rich sauces and hearty entrees served here.
Address: 3464 New Germany-Trebein Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431
