Best Indian Restaurants in Jackson Heights (11372)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
Angel Indian Restaurant
Vegetarian Punjabi cooking with chaat-and-paneer depth that rivals pricier spots.
Notable Picks
8.5
A compact Punjabi-leaning Indian dining room known for dialed-in vegetarian standards and chaat that tastes layered instead of sugary. It shines when you order like a regular: one crunchy chaat, one paneer-forward main, and the dum biryani sealed under a naan cap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dahi batata puri, Paneer PB 35, Dum biryani (naan-sealed)
What Makes it Special: Vegetarian Punjabi cooking with chaat-and-paneer depth that rivals pricier spots.
8.2
A long-running Jackson Heights Indian standby built for crowd-pleasing curries, tandoori plates, and easy group ordering in a bright, modernized room. Best when you keep it classic—one creamy curry, one dry tandoor item, and plenty of naan to soak.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tikka masala, Chicken lajawab, Tandoori salmon
What Makes it Special: A legacy Indian kitchen in Jackson Heights that still delivers reliable curry-and-tandoor fundamentals.
#3
Red Chilli
8.1
A modern, chandelier-lit Indian/Bengali-leaning dining room where the room feels more “night out” than neighborhood takeout. The best path is to lean into their richer gravies and rice-forward plates, then round with one crisp appetizer to cut the heat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken curry, Fish curry, Biryani
What Makes it Special: A dressier Jackson Heights Indian room where ambiance is part of the meal.
Worthy Picks
#4
Kababish
7.8
A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it counter spot with serious tandoor energy—naan, kebabs, and spiced meats built for maximum flavor per dollar. Expect a utilitarian setup; the move is to order a kebab plate plus fresh naan and keep the focus on the grill.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seekh kebab, Naan (fresh from the tandoor), Biryani
What Makes it Special: A tandoor-forward counter that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
7.7
A late-night, steam-table-style South Asian favorite where the win is speed, portion value, and always-available comfort staples. Stick to what travels best—naan, chaat, and a straightforward curry—and treat it as a reliable neighborhood utility play.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken palak, Garlic naan, Papdi chaat
What Makes it Special: Late-night Indian-Pakistani comfort dishes built for speed and value.