Indira is an authentic Indian restaurant located in the urban heart of Tel Aviv-Yafo. It offers a vibrant atmosphere, immersing visitors in a world of colors, aromas, and diverse flavors. The ambiance is enhanced by traditional Indian decor, soft Indian music, and Indian waiters dressed in traditional attire, creating a truly immersive cultural dining experience.
Customers generally praise Indira for its authentic and flavorful Indian food, particularly the well-spiced curries. Portions are often described as generous, and service is noted as friendly and quick. While many appreciate the overall experience, some reviews mention that prices can be a bit high for certain dishes or lunch combinations, and a few found the naan bread to be less buttery than preferred or the overall 'vibe' lacking on occasion.
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The owner of Indira is from Kashmir, adding a personal touch to the restaurant's authentic Indian offerings. The staff includes Indian waiters who wear traditional clothing, contributing to the immersive cultural experience.
The restaurant is suitable for both lunch and dinner. Based on reviews, lunch is a popular option, but no specific peak times or ideal days are highlighted.
We stopped in for lunch and tried a mix of dishes: meat samosa, vegetable pakora, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala. Everything was decent—nothing particularly memorable, but nothing disappointing either. The portions were generous and easily filling for two people.
Prices felt a bit on the high side for what you get, though the quick service helped balance the experience. We were seated right away, and the food came out fast.
It’s very simple and authentic. Food is really simple and good. Only thing I unfortunately didn’t like was the Naan, I’m used to a butterier and more dough kinda naan.
The dishes themselves were good.
But didn’t fall off my chair and unfortunately no vibe, we brought our own wine and even tho, were in and out in 1 hour and 20.
One of the best Indian restaurant around Tel Aviv. They have Indian staff which add more fun to this place. Staff is cooperative and helps you to satisfy your taste buds. Owner is from Kashmir and helped with the reservation as it was a weekly off the reservations was full, but he managed to arrange the place for us.
We had a pleasant experience at this Indian restaurant. The food was flavorful and authentic, especially the curries, which were well-spiced and satisfying. Portions were generous and the menu had a good variety of options.
The service was friendly, Overall, it’s a good place for Indian food, We’d definitely visit again.
The lunch combination was the only option, so we ordered two for 89 shekels each. We usually share dishes, but the menu explicitly said “not meant for sharing,” which felt odd—especially since there were no refills. The meal included one shared salad, one shared rice, a small portion of soup, naan, a small “main” dish, and a tiny scoop of ice cream.
Honestly, I don’t understand what we paid 178 shekels for. If there were refills or larger portions, it might make sense—but there weren’t.
As for the food itself, only the Goa dish stood out as good. The rest was underwhelming. The butter chicken wasn’t great, and even the naan was disappointing. Sadly, not what I expected when coming here.
