Best Indian on Staten Island
North Indian stalwarts from New Dorp to the North Shore: the best Indian restaurants on Staten Island, honestly ranked.
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- 1New Dorp · $$ · 287 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306
A New Dorp North Indian institution on the South Shore since 1990. Known for fresh-baked naan and consistently well-spiced curries, still going strong in its third decade.
The rare Staten Island Indian spot with genuine staying power and a hot tandoor to show for it.
Order anything that comes with the fresh naan, and lean on it for reliable delivery and takeout.
@tasteofindiasi ↗Taste of India II
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- 2New Brighton · $$ · 323 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10301
A North Shore kitchen in New Brighton known for goat and lamb kormas and tandoor specialties. Praised for authentic flavor and family-friendly service.
The Malabar fish curry is a genuine reason to head to the North Shore.
The goat and lamb kormas are the standouts, and it is a good pick for a family dinner.
@masalaharbor ↗Masala Harbor
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- 3Grasmere · $$ · 1476 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305
A neighborhood favorite on the Hylan Blvd corridor, the rebranded successor to Indian Xpress 2. Hearty, well-priced North Indian classics, with a few Nepali dishes on an Indian-led menu.
Big, satisfying portions that make it a dependable Hylan Blvd standby.
The chicken biryani is the crowd-pleaser, and this is the successor to Indian Xpress 2 at a new address.
- 4Mariners Harbor · $$ · 2236 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303
A cozy Indian spot in Forest Commons Plaza in Mariners Harbor. Praised for freshly made seekh kebabs and tandoori chicken.
Fresh-off-the-grill seekh kebabs are worth the trip to the West Shore.
The seekh kebab is the order, and calling ahead helps since seating is tight.
Good to know
- What is the best Indian restaurant on Staten Island?
- Taste of India II in New Dorp tops the list. It is a North Indian institution on the South Shore that has served fresh-baked naan and well-spiced curries since 1990, still going strong in its third decade.
- Where should I go for tandoori or kebabs?
- Kabab Time in Mariners Harbor is praised for freshly made seekh kebabs and tandoori chicken, and the seekh kebab is the order. Call ahead, since seating is tight. Masala Harbor in New Brighton is also known for tandoor specialties alongside goat and lamb kormas.
- Which spot has well-priced, generous portions?
- Hylan Curry & Grill on the Hylan Blvd corridor, the rebranded successor to Indian Xpress 2, serves hearty, well-priced North Indian classics in big, satisfying portions. The chicken biryani is the crowd-pleaser.