If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food this winter, be sure not to miss out on Indian cuisine. Steaming plates of fresh curry, warm naan bread and a variety of fresh herbs and authentic spices. Sometimes spicy, but often mild. Indian cuisine frequently features chicken and sometimes fish and lamb. Many authentic dishes are fully vegetarian with ingredients like chickpeas, spinach, cauliflower and lentils. Feeling hungry yet? In this article, you’ll find 5 restaurants in Rotterdam that you’ll definitely want to visit.
ATITHI INDIAN RESTAURANT
Indian cuisine is rich in flavours, colours and textures. At Atithi, they celebrate this diversity by creating authentic dishes using traditional cooking methods and fresh ingredients. The menu is meant to reflect India’s culinary heritage. From the beloved street food snacks like golgappa (pani puri), to the hearty flavours of dal makhani. Guests come back for the popular chicken tikka masala and the chicken biryani. The restaurant is modern and cosy. There’s an open kitchen and a raised floor for parties and special arrangements. Also available for delivery and take-away.
Where? Vasteland 5a
WHAT’S UP INDIA
Owner Dinesh Lalwani always dreamed of having his own restaurant where he could combine tasty, authentic Indian food with a beautiful ambiance. After his career in the luxury industry of pearls, diamonds and watches, he wanted to create that same luxurious feeling for guests in his restaurant. What’s Up India is located near Witte de Withstraat. You can come here every day for a daily, fresh menu that has already won several awards. What’s Up India serves a diverse menu: from the most popular global dishes like butter chicken and tikka masala, to the mouthwatering tandoori dishes and street foods. They also have a large selection of vegetarian and vegan delicacies. The restaurant is open every day and is also available for delivery and take-away.
Where? Eendrachtsweg 27B
91SPICES
Enjoy colourful traditional Indian dishes in the centre of Rotterdam at 91Spices. The menu is bursting with different options, from the tastiest curries to Tandoori and, of course, various naan breads and side dishes. The vegetarian selection is extensive, and the menu offers several options for sharing multiple dishes with your guests at the table. Don’t forget that you definitely want to order the homemade paneer cheesecake for dessert! You can come here for a romantic date night, but also for a fun outing with colleagues or friends. Open every day.
Where? Gelderseplein 46
55 BOMBAY STREET
Of course, the ultimate Indian comfort food cannot be missed at Markthal either! Here you will find 55 Bombay Street run by Rani and her daughter. Rani was born in India and immigrated to the Netherlands at a young age. She has retained her passion for Indian cuisine and specialises in preparing vegetarian samosas. This authentic samosa takes centre stage at 55 Bombay Street. The menu offers both vegetarian and vegan options, and everything is made fresh by hand. Ingredients are bought locally as much as possible and combined with authentic Ayurvedic spices from Indian cuisine. Open every day! Where? Markthal, Dominee Jan
Scharpstraat 298 (unit 55)
NAMASTE NEPALI & INDIAN RESTAURANT
Namasté is a traditional Indian greeting, it literally means “I bow to you”: the ultimate in hospitality. This restaurant combines Indian cuisine with Nepalese cuisine. Think fresh herbs, flavourful spices and homemade sauces. The menu features various dishes with chicken, fi sh, prawns, lamb and many vegetarian dishes. Of course, typical Indian specialties like paneer (cheese) and naan bread are not missing from the menu either. The menu is full of classics such as samosas, dal, tandoori, kebab and tikka masala. If you like to eat vegetarian, you can have a blast at this restaurant! No time to visit the restaurant? Then order online through their website!
Where? Oudedijk 154a
