Is there good Indian food in Chiang Mai?

Yes, Chiang Mai has a strong and varied Indian food scene, with north Indian curry houses, tandoori grills, South Indian options, and excellent vegetarian Indian food. Several restaurants are run by Indian owners and chefs, so the cooking is authentic, with proper tandoors, fresh naan, and well-spiced curries. It is one of the better cities in Thailand for Indian food, and prices are very reasonable.

Where is the best Indian restaurant in Chiang Mai?

Highly rated spots include Accha Indian Restaurant (a long-time favourite), Taj Mahal, New Delhi, Grill of Punjab, and Ratana's Kitchen, plus Indian Bites for vegetarian and vegan Indian. Each has its own strengths, from rich north Indian curries and tandoori to vegetarian thalis. Accha is one of the most consistently praised. Try a couple to find your favourite curry house.

Is Indian food in Chiang Mai good for vegetarians?

Excellent. Indian cuisine is naturally vegetarian-friendly, and Chiang Mai's strong vegetarian culture means dedicated and plant-forward Indian spots are common. Indian Bites is fully vegetarian and vegan, and almost every Indian restaurant offers extensive vegetarian menus of dals, paneer dishes, vegetable curries, and thalis. Combined with the city's wider vegetarian scene, Indian food is a great option for plant-based diners.

How much does Indian food cost in Chiang Mai?

Very affordable. Curries run roughly 120 to 250 baht, naan and breads 40 to 80 baht, rice dishes and biryanis 120 to 220 baht, and a thali or set meal 150 to 300 baht. A satisfying meal for two with several dishes, rice, and bread comes to a few hundred baht. Lunch thalis and set meals are especially good value. Indian food is some of the best-value international dining in the city.

Where is the Indian food area in Chiang Mai?

Indian restaurants are spread across the city, with a number around the Night Bazaar and Loi Kroh area (near where some of the Indian and Muslim community is based), in the Old City, and in Nimman. There is no single 'Little India,' but the Night Bazaar and Old City have a good concentration. Many of the best are standalone spots worth seeking out wherever they are.

Can I get authentic north Indian and tandoori food in Chiang Mai?

Yes. Several restaurants run proper tandoor ovens for fresh naan, roti, and tandoori meats, and serve authentic north Indian curries (butter chicken, rogan josh, dal makhani) cooked by Indian chefs. Grill of Punjab and the established curry houses do this well. The tandoori and north Indian offering in Chiang Mai is genuine and satisfying, not a watered-down version.

Is Indian food in Chiang Mai spicy?

It can be, but it is adjustable. Indian restaurants are used to setting spice levels to order, so you can ask for mild, medium, or hot. Many dishes (korma, butter chicken, dal) are mild and creamy by nature, while vindaloo and certain curries bring heat. Tell your server your preference. Indian spice is different from Thai chili heat, more about layered spices than raw chili, and easy to tailor.

Do Chiang Mai Indian restaurants do delivery and halal food?

Many do both. Indian restaurants are widely available on delivery apps (Grab, Foodpanda, Lineman), making them an easy option for a night in. A number are halal or have halal options, particularly those near the Night Bazaar and mosque area serving the Muslim community. If halal matters to you, check with the specific restaurant, but you will find good halal Indian and Muslim-Thai food in the city.

The Best Indian Food in Chiang Mai (2026): Curry Houses & Tandoor

From north Indian curry houses and tandoori grills to South Indian dosas and vegetarian thalis, Chiang Mai has a strong Indian food scene. The best Indian restaurants in the city, what they are known for, and where to find them.

Chiang Mai does Indian food well. A settled Indian community and a steady stream of travellers have supported a scene of genuine north Indian curry houses, tandoori grills, South Indian kitchens, and superb vegetarian Indian food, much of it cooked by Indian chefs over proper tandoors. It is authentic, varied, and cheap. This guide covers the best of it, what each place is known for, and where to find them.

For the wider food scene, see our food guide hub and the best restaurants guide. For the local specialties, our northern Thai food guide.

The curry houses

For north Indian curries, tandoori, and the full menu:

Accha Indian Restaurant: A long-running favourite and one of the most consistently praised in the city, with rich, well-spiced curries.
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant: A reliable, established curry house with a broad menu.
New Delhi Indian Restaurant: Popular for north Indian classics near the city centre.
Ratana's Kitchen: A friendly spot mixing Indian, Thai, and Western, good for mixed groups.

Tandoori and Punjabi

Grill of Punjab is the pick for proper tandoori: fresh naan and roti from the tandoor, tandoori meats, and hearty Punjabi curries like butter chicken and dal makhani. This is the place when you want the smoky char of a proper tandoor.

Vegetarian and vegan Indian

Indian Bites Cafe is fully vegetarian and vegan, serving dosas, thalis, curries, and Indian street snacks entirely plant-based. Combined with the city's strong vegetarian scene, it makes Chiang Mai an easy place to eat Indian vegetarian. See our vegetarian and vegan guide for more.

More to try

Bombay: A casual spot for curries and Indian comfort food.
Spices: Indian and South Asian dishes in a relaxed setting.

The quick picks

For	Go to
Best all-rounder	Accha Indian Restaurant
Tandoori / Punjabi	Grill of Punjab
Vegetarian / vegan	Indian Bites Cafe
Classic curry house	Taj Mahal, New Delhi

Tips

Set your spice level. Restaurants happily cook mild to hot; just ask.
Lunch thalis and sets are the best value.
Order to share: a few curries, rice, and breads for the table.
Check for halal at the Night Bazaar and mosque-area spots if it matters to you.
Delivery is easy via Grab and Lineman for a night in.

For more international options, see our Italian and Japanese guides, and the food hub.

The best Indian food in Chiang Mai (2026): curry houses, tandoor and thalis