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Meera Shamma

5 Restaurants That Serve Delicious Indian Dishes In Beirut

For flavorful, vibrant dishes inspired by aromatic Indian cuisine, there are a few reliable places to go in Beirut. Here are some of the best restaurants in the city that serve delicious Indian dishes.


Motto, Mar Mikhael



A culinary gem in Mar Mikhael, Motto offers authentic Indian food with a fixed menu and at a fixed price. You’ll be served a started, a couple main dishes, and a traditional Indian dessert at approximately 35,000 LL per person. With delicious butter chicken, naan bread, and scrumptious aromatic sauces to dip your food into, this casual restaurant is perfect for your Indian food cravings. Grab a table outside and enjoy your meal curbside amidst the hustle and bustle of the street that never sleeps.


Jaï, Clemenceau


What started as a food delivery service in Beirut became so popular that Jaï expanded to become a fully fledged restaurant. Right by Hagazian University in Clemenceau, this flavorful Beirut gem serves delectable dishes right from the heart of India. Well priced and simply delicious, all of their dishes are and true to their origins. They serve an array of Eastern inspired fusion dishes, like Pad Thai and chicken satay skewers – but they also serve authentic Indian dishes like butter chicken, khorma curry, onion bhajis, dhal makhani, tandoori chicken, and perfectly crispy poppadoms.


Al Hindi, Ain Mreisse


Ain Mreisse’s very own Indian restaurant, Al Hindi has long been a favorite among locals for dishes that burst with flavor. Located at the Warwick Palm Beach Hotel – this restaurant is sure to please all your spicy food cravings. With a stunning seating area and five-star service, their most delicious dishes include their gulab jamun, vegetable beryani, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, lamb madras, and their otherworldly chicken, beef, and shrimp kebabs.


Reservoir Beirut, Ramlet El Bayda


A simple restaurant with complex dishes, this Beirut spot serves tantalizing Indian dishes, and when they say spicy, they mean it! With an Indian chef who prepares all the sauces, their dishes are flavorful and authentic. Fan favorite dishes at this place are the butter chicken, lamb curry, garlic naan, and gulab jamun.


And sometimes…

Makan, Mar Mikhael



Makan changes their menu on the weekly with a range of different international cuisines. From Thai to Palestinian to Indian, they serve delicious international meals in a themed set menu each week. Keep a lookout on their Facebook page to find out when they’ll be serving Indian food next, as each time they do, it’s utterly delicious. At a mere 35,000 LL, you’ll be served with authentic Indian starters and an array of sauces, a couple of main meal curries, and a traditional Indian dessert. Set in a picturesque old Lebanese house in Mar Mikhael, Makan is a must-visit hub for otherworldly flavors, no matter what the cuisine of the week is.