It's really good. Really, really good. Spice levels are on point. Service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Carytown is fun and engaging before you even get to the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And I'm certainly no expert on Indian cuisine, but man, I'm coming back. Try anything. Try everything. Don't be scared... read more

Trying to work through my yelp review drafts and came across this gem. This was such a lovely meal after a long day of travel to Richmond for work. Here were our hits and misses: Potli samosa: cute presentation, but ultimately just a samosa. Not a miss by any means but not something super innovative in the flavor department (in case you look at the menu expecting that) Lamb rada curry: def a hit! Lots of lamb, lots of flavor. Do ask for mild if you can't tolerate heat Iike my husband and go for a side of raita also. Kadhai paneer:medium is perfect, these guys do spicy FOR South Asians which, as South Asians, my husband and I appreciate but it's worth keeping in mind for those not used to "desi spicy". Plenty of paneer which I appreciated and it was soft not rubbery. Hit! Lost in lychee: such a pretty drink! I like the rose ice in the middle but it does dilute the drink a bit. Still very floral, very pretty, very light hit! Bombay smash: spicy, smoky from the cumin, and exactly what hubby likes in a cocktail. Hit! We arrived on a pretty quiet Sunday evening and had zero complaints about the service. A worthy spot if you are craving Indian food in Richmond! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Kadhai paneer - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Genuinely enjoyed my meal here! The goat cheese croquettes were such a unique alternative to the usual paneer dishes I typically have, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were. The chili paneer was excellent, though I would've loved even more spice. I ordered the butter chicken at level 4, and while it was flavorful, it could definitely have been hotter. The rice was perfectly cooked, the chili garlic naan was soft and fresh (I'd just add a bit more garlic and chili), and the mango lassi was one of the best I've ever had. Overall, everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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good service good food [[HIGHLIGHT]]good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] attentive staff & i only order indian from here now read more

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This place has a small private lot in addition to street parking, which I wish I'd realized because I came in during a thunderstorm and even the block I walked to get here I would have been happy to have not had to walk. It is a fairly upscale place, and while I had some skepticism of the need for another Indian restaurant in this neighborhood, this one was excellent. Offering a modern and largely North Indian menu, it had an interesting range of choices. The salad I started with had some herbed goat cheese balls and an excellent crispness to the greens, and my chai was full of flavor. I challenged them to deliver the maximum spice level on the entree I tried, a spinach and potato dish I hadn't seen before. It was quite venomous, to the point where I felt the lining of my stomach had probably had enough punishment for the weekend so I took half of it to go. The average diner will probably not be well served by the Indian hot, but at a lower spice level will find a delightful mix of tastes. Adding a bread filled with pureed mushroom was a good way to add a milder flavor. I would be happy to come back. read more

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Good Indian spot that was also recommended to me by the tea shop close by. It might be too spicy for those who are sensitive to spice, but I thought medium spice level was perfect. The samosas were good and came with a bit of sweet and sour sauce and the lentils inside were filling! Pretty aesthetic presentation. The lamb biryani was kind of low on the meat to sauce ratio, but perfect spice level for me! Good basmati rice with the sauce! Chicken korma was also offered when you ask the waiter and it was very creamy with less spice (asked for mild). Roti was a huge skip as it was too plain and should have come with a spicier sauce. Garlic naan was good but pretty standard. Super nice and attentive staff and great service. Fairly priced dishes overall for the portion size. read more

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Only lost a star for value. But this is now a 'theme' with dining out.. i dined for early dinner yesterday. Started with the scallop appetizer (3scallops), a cheese bread and a guava mocktail. My main was the crab korma, which had a nice amount of lump crabmeat in a mild sauce. My total came to $80 with tip. Hard not to compare to a time not long ago where this would have been a less than $50 affair, but alas.. welcome to dining out in 2025. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was sparse but atmosphere and food were nice enough to return.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Scallop appetizer - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went recently and it was so good! I thought I would miss citizen burger, being there, but once I was there, I'm glad that this has gone in! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels clean and modern, but still cozy, and the staff was very attentive![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the lamb vindaloo And it was delicious! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I ordered Indian twice while in The Chester area and both were meh. The chicken Karhai (sp?) was fragrant and I enjoyed the peppers but the whole cloves were off putting. I ordered via Uber Eats so service is based on that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Building looks cool from other photos, but not like glamorous or anything.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The samosas were missing the beets. read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Chicken Karahi - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I was really craving a chicken bowl with white and red sauce - this place delivered. I added a piece of falafel to my bowl and it was perfect. Comes in a small container but it's so dense - I dumped mine onto a plate when I got home and it was overflowing! I think the prices are great. Will definitely be coming back here! A few not so great things - I ordered online and got a message that it was ready, but it wasn't when I arrived ~10 minutes later. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Because I wait inside when I arrived, left smelling stinky (hair and clothes) (all day!) - I'd recommend waiting outside or the restaurant updating their air filtration.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My new favorite Indian restaurant in Richmond. The flavor is there, the customer service is amazing, and they're consistent and reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've done take out and dine in and the patio is my favorite place to be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend!! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken (GF) IG: @_badassfoodie - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Carytown Indian is a nice addition to the area. I went during a weekday lunch and the restaurant was pretty empty. They have plenty of seating and could accommodate large parties. The service was great and the employees were attentive. Their lunch entrees are an amazing deal. I got the chicken tikka masala and it came with naan, rice, and then either a soup or salad. All the food and drinks were very flavorful. read more

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Stopped by for my birthday dinner and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was immediately impressed with the kind staff, the peaceful energy and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a mocktail menu which I appreciated since I no longer partake in alcohol. I had the butter chicken, (cones with rice) and garlic naan. It was absolutely delicious, and flavorful. They did not skimp on the meat either but provided a perfect amount of sauce to dip your bread in! They surprised me with a birthday dish and the mango ice cream was truly incredible. Thank you for a great memory and service ! I will be returning! read more

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Carytown Indian Cuisine is a great addition to the Indian food scene in RVA. In a great location in Carytown right across from the Byrd and they have their own parking lot right next door. I love Indian food, and this was some of the very best in RVA. We went during lunch, and although their lunch menu was limited, it was delicious. Their lunch entree allows you to select your protein, then you choose your curry. This also comes with 6 quarter pieces of naan and a HUGE bowl of rice. Spice level ranges from 1-5, with 2 being pretttty spicy. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. The service was kind and attentive, and the white tablecloths elevated the ambiance. Can't wait to return to try different dishes. read more

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This was AMAZING!!!! And SO Generously portioned, I have leftovers for days lol. Butter chicken and garlic naan are 10/10. The service was amazing as well! It's in a downtown area, but there is street parking available read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken (GF) - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was good. Quiet and no TV visible that I appreciated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had samosas for starters . Pastry was thick and heavy but filling was tasty and sauce was tasty and spicy. We chose a veggie curry with coconut milk and it was very good as was a mushroom kulcha. Service was good. Only change I would recommend is an easier read menu which had small font read more

I got the chicken tikka masala, it was good but not as flavorful as I usually find it to be. My boyfriend got the chicken tikka and he said it was amazing, he is still talking about it. The garlic naan was delicious and the service was great. Definitely a cute white table cloth sort of place, we will probably be back. read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Delicious authentic Indian food served with gracious kind service. Absolutely love it read more

The service was great and almost too much. I had someone wait on me as soon as I arrived almost as soon as he walked away, someone else came and checked on me and then someone else . That pattern seemed to exist throughout my dining experience . I was actually on the phone when I arrived so it was probably a little bit too much but I appreciated that they cared and were attentive. I thought the food was good and I enjoyed it all, but some of it wasn't quite great ., Especially the appetizer. The cauliflower which was fried and then and a red sauce seemed like it had maybe been Fried several hours earlier and then put in the red sauce because the consistency was soggy not crisp like I would expect a piece of fried cauliflower to be had it just been fried. But the presentation was very nice. I ordered the tikka masala. It was a huge serving, although a lot of what was served with the sauce. It was plenty to have for another two meals. I added some of my own meat once I got it home so that it had more substance along with the sauce . And again I enjoyed it. It tasted nice. Also order dessert the Gulab Jamun and it was very good. read more

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Service was excellent. Very good lunch menu with 20% off dinner prices, comes with soup/salad and naan. Very fresh and delicious. Best naan I've had in a while. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Much cleaner and bright than previous restaurants in this space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went here with a group of 4 friends. The restaurant is very nice and modern. The service was excellent with very nice workers. We unfortunately didn't get our drinks until after appetizers and entrées were delivered, but the meal was overall good! Shared the chicken tikka masala with a friend and it was amazing. Being bold I ordered the duck leg korma, but it wasn't my favorite. We also enjoyed their garlic naan, mango lassi, and the cheese bhatura. I want to go back to give it another chance as i didn't see my favorites, tandoori * biryani , wasn't on the dinner menu. Fingers crossed for next time read more

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Walked in here for lunch on a Saturday. Got seated immediately. The space where tables and chairs are to the left of the entrance felt crowded. Had to transfer to the right side which was much better. Service was great. Our waiter was very attentive. However, food was disappointing. I asked for lamb biryani which was not on the menu at that time. It was alright. Potli samosa was alright too. Chicken tikka and chicken tikka masala were not as flavorful and so so. Though service was great, would not come back and would not recommend this place because of the food. read more

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Yummmmyyy I am so glad I came here! The food was delicious and you get so much for the price. For about $20 I got a delicious zucchini soup of the day and a tofu masala curry. I got medium spicy and it was perfectly seasoned, the right amount of warm spice for a cold winter day! The inside was so cute and well decorated. Our server was wonderful and kept refilling our waters even when we were done with service and had paid. A great spot! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Tofu masala - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Carytown Indian - the attentiveness of the staff is unparalleled. There was never a time our rice was not filled. I believe they asked us in total 6 times - which I was very thankful for. The food came out within 10-15 minutes and was delicious. I was impressed by the crunch of their garlic naan while still having it remain fluffy. All in all, a good option if you're seek out Indian food in the heart of Richmond. read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala (GF), Butter Chicken (GF), and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The service was amazing! Be sure to ask for Yatin, his attention to detail was the best. I would have been good with just the Samosas! The beet thread added on top was a nice burst of flavor with it. Be sure to get the traditional chai tea. I had the lamb entree. Then at the end of my meal they gave me a sweet! (Gulab Jamun) It was warm. It was good! Yummy! My new Indian Cuisine spot. LOVED IT! read more

Great food , ambiance and service. Great location to plan for a walk around town and a delicious dinner. We ordered the chicken tikka with a level 4 spice. Absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. We're going back for sure. This will be our new Indian restaurant. read more

I was looking to try out a new Indian spot so I came across this one. It was nice and clean inside and out but I really enjoyed the setting of how the inside looked. Once we were seated it took a little bit to get served and get our food hopefully in the future there better with that but once the food came it definitely hit the spot. I look forward to visit again sometime! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Vegetable Coconut Vegetable Curry (V) - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If my plate is any indication....The food was amazing considering I was picky "Paul's" date and he was pleased, that's saying something. The ambiance and the attentiveness of the staff was phenomenal! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala (GF) - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is the best Indian restaurant I have been to in Richmond. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a relatively large establishment that is Elegant and beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is delicious and presented very well. The service could not have been better. There are a couple of issues to be aware of. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The chairs are a little small and uncomfortable, for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You need to park on the street, and they are in a very popular area. They do not appear to have a handicap accessible entrance. read more

Delicious food. Attentive service especially on refilling water glass which was very needed. Spice was perfect. Chai was amazing. Will definitely eat here again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice relaxing ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you! read more

We went for their weekday lunch special which is 20% off our entire check. My husband and I split an appetizer and the chicken tikka. Both were very good, although we did order a spice level of 3/5 for the chicken tikka and it didn't seem spicy at all. The portion was perfect for us to share! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom was clean and we enjoyed sitting on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely come again! read more

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Samosas are superb, buttered chicken & veggie coconut curry sooo yummy & their garlic naan...chefs kiss! [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you sit outside on a warm day, they have fans so it feels good![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their mango ice cream is soooo good too! Service was great too. Go check it out! read more

Had such a great lunch here today! Chicken tika masala and 2 beers for $25. The food was SO GOOD. I sat at the bar and had a wonderful time. Great vibes, fun music, good cocktail list, and amazing service. read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala (GF) - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Outstanding service and delicious food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One of my favorite places to meet friends and take customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After a few visits, I feel very comfortable recommending Carytown Indian to anyone looking for a great meal in Richmond. read more

The atmosphere and food are amazing! Best Indian food I've had in the Richmond area. The service was 5 stars .our waiter Sonu was very friendly and attentive and Yatin was also wonderful and friendly! Kudos to the bartender! I had a jalapeño tequila cocktail with coriander! Can't wait to come back! read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Seafood and duck dish - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I will not order Indian from anywhere else. The bar has been set so high as someone who converted to eating Indian cuisine. I am absolutely obsessed with their food. read more

My husband and I came to Carytown Indian Cuisine for our New Years Eve dinner and we felt like it was a perfect choice! We snagged a 6:15pm reservation earlier in the afternoon and when we arrived we were greeted by the hostess and taken to a cozy table for two in the back near a faux fireplace. We then were provided water (they were incredible at refilling our cups - we never saw the bottom of our water cups until the end of the night) and my husband and I ordered cocktails - an old fashioned for him and the Clover Club for me - both we really enjoyed. For our appetizers we got cheese bhatura and the samosas - the samosas were such delicious comfort food and the cheese bhatura we never had before and it was like an indian style quesadilla with a slightly spicy sauce - very good. My husband got the Chicken Tikka Masala and I got the Paneer Tikka Kadahi. We both really enjoyed our meals - mine was a bit too spicy so I asked for the yogurt sauce they have to ease that up and it worked well. We got garlic naan to share and it was great! For dessert we got the Mango Kulfi which was rich and creamy but also light with the perfect mango flavor - it was a great palate cleanser at the end of the meal. We are both looking forward to coming back again - hopefully soon! :) read more

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Still absolutely lip-smacking - the Goat Cheese Croquettes, Saag Paneer, and Mushroom Kulcha are our favorites. Super accommodating and excellent service, I hope this place thrives! We will come here / get takeout again and again. read more

Carytown Indian Cuisine - Goat Cheese Croquets (D) - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food was absolutely delicious, very nice service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a pleasant atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I would go. They have bottomless rice with the meal, and plenty of vegetarian options. read more

A very hectic restaurant in downtown Richmond.It is in Carytown section of the town and hence the name.The service and ambience was excellent.The food was the best part.It was a date night for me and wife in a long time and restaurant made it perfect for us.All the four dishes we ordered were a first at a Indian restaurant.We ordered the Bhatura with cheese and jalapeños-Scallops-Banarasi Aloo with kofta and Goat cheese croquets with tikka sauce, all great tasting . read more