The Best Indian Food in Denver (2026), Including the Arapahoe Road 'Curry Corridor'

Denver's best Indian food is spread out. Some of it is in the city, a lot of it is in strip malls along Arapahoe Road in the south suburbs, and a couple of the best spots are in Arvada. Every place below was confirmed open in mid-October 2026. For other cuisines, start with the best restaurants in Denver right now, or go straight to the best dim sum in Denver.

The quick picks

• Best all-around: India Express on Colorado Boulevard.
• Best biryani: Bawarchi Biryani Point in Centennial.
• Best momos: Himchuli in the Highlands or RiNo.
• Best lunch deal: the $24 thali at Spice Room.
• Best with a beer: Yak and Yeti in Arvada, which brews its own.

In Denver

India Express, Congress Park

India Express sits at 4.9 stars across more than 6,000 Google reviews, which is about as close to a consensus as Denver gets. The menu is huge, covering tandoori, biryanis, korma, rogan josh, saag paneer and the full run of classics, with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. There's a full bar too. If you're feeding a group that can't agree, start here.

Spice Room, three locations

Spice Room cooks Indian and Himalayan food at three spots: the Highlands on West 38th, the Bluebird District on East Colfax and Olde Town Arvada. All the meat is halal. Lunch runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and the $24 thali platter is the best way to try a little of everything. The Arvada location adds South Indian dosa and idli. There's a weekday happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m., too.

Himchuli, Highlands and RiNo

The momo spot. Himchuli serves Indian and Nepali food at West 32nd Avenue in the Highlands and Larimer Street in RiNo. Get the chicken momos, then build out the table from the Indian side of the menu. The neighborhood has plenty more to eat, too; see our Highlands neighborhood guide.

Little India, two locations

The longtime neighborhood standby, now down to East 6th Avenue in Capitol Hill and Central Park after the Highlands location closed. It's the dependable weeknight curry. If you live nearby, see our Capitol Hill guide.

Serene Cuisine of India and Unique Indian Cuisine, south Denver

Two south Denver spots with some of the highest ratings in the city. Serene Cuisine of India on South University Boulevard and Unique Indian Cuisine on South Colorado Boulevard both sit around 4.8 to 4.9 stars. Takeout from either is a strong Tuesday move.

Mantra, Broadway

Mantra does Nepali-Indian fusion on North Broadway. Order a mix from both sides of the menu.

India's Restaurant, Hampden

India's Restaurant on East Hampden Avenue calls itself the oldest Indian restaurant in Denver, serving since 1989. It's the old-school pick, and it still holds up.

Arapahoe Road, the "Curry Corridor"

Someone on r/Denver recently asked for favorites on what they called Arapahoe's Curry Corridor, and the nickname fits. The stretch of Arapahoe Road through Centennial and Greenwood Village has a run of excellent Indian restaurants. These three are the anchors.

Bawarchi Biryani Point

Bawarchi traces its roots to Hyderabad, the city most associated with biryani, and the Centennial location has been open since 2010. Expect around a dozen biryanis. The goat biryani is the order, and Westword has singled out the goat with ulavacharu. Dosa and idli are on the menu too. With nearly 10,000 Google reviews, it's the most-reviewed Indian restaurant in the metro by a wide margin.

India's Castle

Punjabi cooking at 9555 East Arapahoe Road since 2005, with 4.6 stars across nearly 1,200 Google reviews. This is the sit-down pick on the corridor when you want a real dinner, with a bar.

Mad Over Curry

At 7605 East Arapahoe Road, Mad Over Curry holds 4.7 stars across more than 1,000 reviews. It's a good second stop once you've done Bawarchi.

Worth the drive to Arvada

Yak and Yeti is a Nepali and Indian restaurant that brews its own beer. Momos and a house pint is a combination you won't find anywhere else on this list. Pair it with Spice Room's Arvada location for a full Olde Town food crawl.

How to order well

• Ask how hot "hot" is. Spice levels vary a lot from kitchen to kitchen. Go medium on a first visit.
• Do lunch first. Thalis and lunch specials are the cheapest way to try a new place.
• Order across the menu. At the Nepali-Indian spots, pair momos or dal bhat with a curry and naan.
• Vegetarians eat well everywhere here. Every place on this list has a deep meat-free section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Indian restaurant in Denver?

India Express on Colorado Boulevard is the consensus pick, at 4.9 stars across more than 6,000 Google reviews.

Where is Denver's Curry Corridor?

It's the stretch of Arapahoe Road through Centennial and Greenwood Village, home to Bawarchi Biryani Point, India's Castle and Mad Over Curry.

Where can I get good biryani in Denver?

Bawarchi Biryani Point in Centennial traces its roots to Hyderabad and serves about a dozen biryanis. The goat biryani is the order.

Where can I get momos in Denver?

Himchuli in the Highlands and RiNo, and Yak and Yeti in Arvada, which also brews its own beer.