Lafayette, Indiana Indian Restaurants

The college towns of Lafayette and West Lafayette, Indiana, home to Purdue University, would seem to be a good location for Indian restaurants. This cuisine is often filling and inexpensive, two things dear to the hearts of hungry students. Service may not always be at the level of other restaurants, but the food is plentiful, flavorful and goes great with beer.

Recommended in West Lafayette

Donu Araparu, professor of mathematics at Purdue, recommends Khana Khazana Indian Grill. "I think Khana Khazana is reasonable," Araparu said. "We often go there for dinner after our seminar."

Khana Khazana Indian Grill is located near the intersection of Northwestern Avenue and Hillcrest Drive.

108 Northwestern Ave.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 743-1223

In Lafayette

Bombay Indian Restaurant is popular on the other side of town, in Lafayette. The chef is reported to hail from Delhi, and the restaurant serves authentic Indian food. One patron says that Bombay is a "nice place to eat authentic Indian food. Staff is really friendly, usually quick service. Moderate price. Very good ambiance."

However, opinions differ, and Araparu's wife, Mona Oommen, does not recommend Bombay, despite its popularity.

1403 Sagamore Pkwy. N.
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 446-1234

Others

Taj Mahal is known for the fountain that burbles in the middle of the restaurant, adding a "luxurious appeal" for one diner. As is the case with most Indian restaurants, Taj Mahal offers a buffet at lunch in addition to its South Indian entrees at dinner. The dinner offerings are preferred, even at a slightly higher price.

140 Frontage Road
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 448-6862

Punjabi Masala Kitchen serves North and South Indian food and is often mentioned as a top Indian restaurant with the others listed here. Though not completely vegetarian, Punjabi Masala is known for offering some of that country's deliciously flavored meatless dishes. Punjabi is located near the Wabash River, just a few blocks from the Purdue campus.

117 Northwestern Ave.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 743-5601

Article Written By Timothy Prentiss

Timothy Prentiss began as a playwright, and won a Major Hopwood Award in Drama at the University of Michigan in 1977. He has since written four children's books published by Benchmark Education Press and many articles for young people and adults. Prentiss also writes and blogs for iPhone Life magazine.

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