Indian food
is an option in Hawaii.
Hawaii is known for its mix of cultures, from native Hawaiian, to South Pacific to Chinese to Indian. This last group offers a number of restaurants across the archipelago serving classics like curry and naan bread. Most are located in the capital, Honolulu, but one good spot is in Maui. Add this to my Recipe Box.
India Cafe
According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, this restaurant's "dishes burst with spicy,
sweet temptation." A casual restaurant where food comes in huge portions, the cafe has received several accolades for best Indian food in the area. Recommended dishes include the vegetarian marsala dosai and the lamb marsala.
1016 Kapajulu Ave.
Honolulu HI 96818
415-737-4600
indiacafehawaii.com/
Komala Curry House
Owned and operated by Lata Kumar for more than a decade, this restaurant serves up Indian favorites. Specialties include lamb curry, mung bean salad, and a variety of vegetarian choices served buffet style. As the restaurant is closed for dinner it is popular among office workers as a lunch option.
1111 Bishop St
Remington College Building
Downtown Honolulu
417-523-9900
Monsoon India
This elegant restaurant is the only Indian dining choice on Maui and looks out over the water. Start with a pakora or samosa and move on to delicacies like shrimp biriyani or fish tikka. As with most Indian restaurants, there are plenty of vegetarian choices. The restaurant has a special with a selection of vegetarian or chicken main dish, lentils, salad, rice and naan for $12.95, as of 2010.
Located at Menehune Shores
760 South Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
808-875-6666
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