Guide to the best Indian restaurants in Stockholm

Guide to the best Indian restaurants in Stockholm

The fragrant flavours, the spices, the colours - Indian food ticks all the boxes. From exotic tikka masala, Punjabi-grilled meats and delectable dhal dishes worth queuing for, Stockholm offers an abundance of excellent Indian restaurants. Indian cuisine is famous for its tender lamb dishes, indulgent naan bread and extensive vegetarian options. In our guide to the best Indian restaurants in Stockholm we've covered the culinary landscape from kitschy Bollywood-style cafés to sleek eateries that whip up sensational regional flavours from all across India.

Christina Nydahl, Thatsup
Christina Nydahl
  1. The best Indian restaurants in Stockholm
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      Mowglis Kök Bengali street food
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      Muskot Kök & Bar Ambitious Bengali/Indian
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      Shanti Indian favourite
    4. 4
      Indian Mukut Restaurang Favourite in Vasastan
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      Gandhi Authentic flavours
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      Indian Street Food & Co & Indian Street Food & Co Food Truck Modern street food from India
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      Rain Indian flavours in Midsommarkransen
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      Indira Indian since 1990
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      Cumin Club Culinary experience
    10. 10
      Indian Stories Flavour journey in Östermalm
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      Holy Cow Plenty for veggies
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      Restaurang Guru Sophisticated on Odenplan
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      Pataka Tradition and modernity
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      S2 Bengali in mall food court Sponsored
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      Indian Curry House Unpretentious veteran
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      Banyan Under the banyan tree
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      Indian Inn Hornstull oasis
    18. 18
      Indian Garden Best curry in Europe?

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Mowglis Kök

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Bengali street food

At Mowgli's Kitchen in Vasastan, it's all about Bengali street food, with dishes like fuchka, curries and grandma's tiffin box with various small dishes. A cosy restaurant with large paintings on the walls and outdoor seating in the summer.

Muskot Kök & Bar

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Ambitious Bengali/Indian

You'll find this Bengali and Indian neighbourhood restaurant on Sankt Eriksplan. Muskot Kök & Bar is a slightly more ambitious neighbourhood restaurant, with on-point flavours and stylish presentation. Open from lunch until dinner. 

Shanti Soft Corner – Indian restaurants
Shanti Soft Corner
Shanti Touch of Bengal – Indian restaurants
Shanti Touch of Bengal
Shanti Touch of Bengal – Indian restaurants
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Shanti Soft Corner – Indian restaurants
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Shanti Touch of Bengal – Indian restaurants
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Indian favourite

Since opening their first branch on Katarina Bangata, Shanti restaurants have spread throughout Stockholm with different concepts at their various restaurants around town. Eat Indian and Bengali street food and other dishes in lively surroundings.

  • Södermalmsallén 34, Södermalm Rörstrandsgatan 23, Vasastan
    Shanti Soft Corner
    Södermalmsallén 34, Södermalm
    Shanti Touch of Bengal
    Rörstrandsgatan 23, Vasastan
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    08-643 97 00
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    08-33 31 00
  • Shanti Soft Corner Shanti Touch of Bengal

Indian Mukut Restaurang

Favourite in Vasastan

In unassuming surroundings on the outskirts of Vasastan, many consider Mukut to be one of the best Indian restaurants in town. The menu is classically structured with plenty of dishes and proteins to choose from, and serve offer both lunch and dinner as well as takeaway.

Restaurang Gandhi Södermalm Restaurang Gandhi Kungsholmen
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Authentic flavours

Gandhi serves authentic Indian food at reasonable prices. The obligatory extensive menu offers various fragrant alternatives from butter masala to korma and the rice dish biryani. Top it off with a fresh mango lassi or kulfi ice cream sweetened with with saffron, cardamom, raisins and nuts.

  • Folkungagatan 95, Södermalm Hantverkargatan 80, Kungsholmen
    Restaurang Gandhi Södermalm
    Folkungagatan 95, Södermalm
    Restaurang Gandhi Kungsholmen
    Hantverkargatan 80, Kungsholmen
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    08-643 97 88
    Restaurang Gandhi Kungsholmen
    08-653 30 80
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Modern street food from India

Indian Street Food & Co is inspired by the street food stalls you find in India and serves modern Indian street food in the form of curry and rolls, among other things. They also have a proactive sustainable philosopy. As well as their popular restaurants, they also run a food truck, from which the business began.

  • Drottninggatan 73 A, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Sankt Eriksgatan 116, Vasastan Karlbergsvägen 43, Vasastan Jan Inghes Torg 22, Hammarby sjöstad Götgatan 98, Södermalm/Skanstull
    Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan
    Drottninggatan 73 A, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
    Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan
    Sankt Eriksgatan 116, Vasastan
    Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen
    Karlbergsvägen 43, Vasastan
    Indian Street Food & Co Hammarby sjöstad
    Jan Inghes Torg 22, Hammarby sjöstad
    Indian Street Food & Co Teatern
    Götgatan 98, Södermalm/Skanstull
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    Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan
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    Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen
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    Indian Street Food & Co Hammarby sjöstad
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    Indian Street Food & Co Food Truck
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    Indian Street Food & Co Teatern
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    Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan
    08-754 00 56
    Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan
    08-754 00 56
    Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen
    08-30 35 05
  • Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen Indian Street Food & Co Hammarby sjöstad Indian Street Food & Co Food Truck Indian Street Food & Co Teatern

Rain

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Indian flavours in Midsommarkransen

Taking a trip to the area around Telefonplan and Midsommarkransen is well worth it if you're in the mood for tasty dishes from the entire Indian sub-continent. Rain, formerly Amazing India, has been given a facelift and given a stylish, cosy atmosphere. The restaurant is almost always packed with lunch and dinner guests.

Indira

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Indian since 1990

Indira has been around since 1990 and the restaurant continues to be a popular Södermalm haunt. They serve a wide range of Indian dishes at budget-friendly prices, in lavishly decorated, kitschy surroundings. Why not combine your food with an Indian beer or lassi? 

Cumin Club

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Culinary experience

The menu at Cumin Club's two branches are extensive and full of both traditional and updated Indian dishes in all categories. Choose between everything from tikka masala to ayurvedic dishes and vegetarian and vegan options. Everything is made from scratch from natural ingredients - the owner even makes their own spice mixes. NB: they don't have an alcohol licence. 

Indian Stories

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Flavour journey in Östermalm

Authentic Indian flavours meet modern elements and a luxurious setting at this popular little Indian restaurant on Jungfrugatan. A great option if you find yourself in this part of town craving classic Indian dishes for lunch or dinner.

Holy Cow

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Plenty for veggies

Holy Cow has a broad and colourful menu full to the brim with Indian flavours. Everything is prepared and cooked from scratch and you'll find plenty of both vegetarian and vegan options. Round off your meal with an Indian ice cream!

Restaurang Guru

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Sophisticated on Odenplan

If you're looking for peaceful surroundings and exciting flavours, Guru is a great option. The restaurant is stylishly decorated and they serve both classic and modern dishes along with selected wines and beers. The menu includes vegetarian options and tempting, unexpected desserts.

Pataka

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Tradition and modernity

Pataka in Östermalm has put a great deal of love and attention into the interior design, with patterned ceilings, arches and filled with gold details. Food is traditional, but with owner Sunil's own modern twist. He combines his memories of his grandmother's and mother's cooking with street food influences from Bangalore and Mumbai.

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Bengali in mall food court

Restauranghallen S2 is a relaxed option for both lunch and dinner. More than a dozen restaurants are gathered here under one roof, and Little India is one of them. Despite the name, most of the inspiration comes from Bengali cuisine, specifically the owners' own childhood memories. Choose from tasty curries that are best combined with a soft naan.

Indian Curry House

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Unpretentious veteran

An unpretentious yet popular Indian restaurant that has been in Kungsholmen for many years. Eat budget-friendly classics at both lunch and dinner in cheery, relaxed surroundings.

Banyan

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Under the banyan tree

Banyan, named after India's national tree, serves food from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan in small, intimate surroundings in Kungsholmen. The menu has something for everyone, whether you prefer your food mild or hot and spicy. A dining experience for all the senses.

Indian Inn

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Hornstull oasis

If you want to try something different in the same neighbourhood as Indian Garden, Indian Inn is a popular, though not yet as hyped, option. Eat traditional and modern dishes made from fresh ingredients. A charming little oasis.

Indian Garden Heleneborgsgatan Indian Garden Franzéngatan Indian Garden Liljeholmen Indian Garden Västgötagatan Indian Garden Mall of Scandinavia
Indian Garden Heleneborgsgatan
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Indian Garden Franzéngatan
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Best curry in Europe?

Award-winning Indian Garden serves some of Europe's most popular Indian flavours. Owner Rezaul Karim won the prestigious "Best curry in Europe" Taste of Britain award and the menu boasts plenty of vegetarian and organic dishes as well as fish and shellfish.

  • Heleneborgsgatan 15, Södermalm/Hornstull Franzéngatan 50, Kungsholmen Sjövikstorget 10, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Västgötagatan 18, Södermalm Mall of Scandinavia, Solna
    Indian Garden Heleneborgsgatan
    Heleneborgsgatan 15, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Indian Garden Franzéngatan
    Franzéngatan 50, Kungsholmen
    Indian Garden Liljeholmen
    Sjövikstorget 10, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
    Indian Garden Västgötagatan
    Västgötagatan 18, Södermalm
    Indian Garden Mall of Scandinavia
    Mall of Scandinavia, Solna
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    Indian Garden Franzéngatan
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    Indian Garden Liljeholmen
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    Indian Garden Västgötagatan
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    Indian Garden Mall of Scandinavia
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    Indian Garden Heleneborgsgatan
    08-84 94 98
    Indian Garden Franzéngatan
    08-684 494 90
    Indian Garden Liljeholmen
    08-684 494 91
    Indian Garden Västgötagatan
    08-640 74 30
    Indian Garden Mall of Scandinavia
    08-684 415 55
  • Indian Garden Heleneborgsgatan Indian Garden Franzéngatan Indian Garden Liljeholmen Indian Garden Västgötagatan Indian Garden Mall of Scandinavia

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