The best Indian restaurants in Hove

With decades of experience and a drive to introduce authentic South Indian cuisine to the UK, Hyderabadi chef Kanthi Thamma has launched numerous ventures during his time, including standouts like Curry Leaf Cafe and Palmito. His Indian takeaway in Hove, Spice Circuit Kitchen, is inspired by his guided culinary tours of South Asia, offering the homegrown recipes explored in them. The menu changes regularly and a percentage of sales is donated to a different charity each month.

Madrasi is a cosy Indian restaurant in Hove highlighting the bold, aromatic flavours of South India, while also offering familiar favourites like chicken tikka and paneer butter masala. The space is compact but stylish, with a few tables for those who prefer to eat in, and a convenient takeaway option for when you're on the go. The hearty food is freshly prepared and flavourful.

Since first launching in the mid-1980s, Hove Tandoori has maintained a reputation as one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Hove. This is as much due to its pleasant setting with sturdy wooden furniture, Indian decor, and French windows opening up onto the street as it is with the vast and varied assortment of authentic Indian dishes, prepared according to recipes passed down through generations.

With its warm lighting, plush red seating, and leafy decor, Dosa Kingdom brings a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere to the western end of Hove. The menu spans beloved Indian favourites, from rich curries and fragrant biryanis to generously filled thalis. Standout Sri Lankan and South Indian dishes like uttapam dosas and idly rice cakes set the restaurant apart, and everything is available for takeaway too.

Kismet is a long-standing, family-run Indian takeaway in Hove, serving a wide selection of dishes prepared in an authentic tandoori clay oven. The menu caters to every palate, from fiery vindaloos to mild and aromatic kashmirs, with options for set meals and baltis too. Having been part of the local dining scene since the mid-1980s, Kismet combines decades of culinary expertise with a community of regulars.

Spice Tandoori in Hove serves up genuine Indian cuisine crafted by skilled chefs who blend fresh spices and regional flavours from across the subcontinent. The restaurant's extensive menu ranges from fragrant curries and sizzling tandoori dishes to biryanis and kid-friendly favourites like chicken nuggets. Recently renovated, the venue combines traditional decor and white tablecloths, and can accommodate larger gatherings too.

Tulsi Tandoori is a go-to choice for Indian takeaways in the northern reaches of Hove. Its menu covers all the favourites, from chicken tikka and lamb rogan to murgh masala and tandoori-grilled specialities, plus handy set menus for one or two people. Ideal for an easy night in, the restaurant offers food at an affordable price, delivered swiftly.

Conveniently positioned right by Portslade Station, Spice Lounge is an easy stop for a satisfying Indian takeaway on the way home. The no-frills restaurant offers a wide range of traditional favourites, from baltis and biryanis to tandoori dishes and shawarma wraps, catering to all spice preferences. For a bit of everything, the thali meal deals are a popular choice.