A taste of Indian food brings intense flavor, colored with strong spices and creamy textures. The complexity of Indian cuisine is often what draws in curious palates, and keeps its most fervent aficionados coming back for more. While thinking of Indian food can elicit thoughts of more common menu items like tikka masala, biryani, and curry, the reality is Indian cuisine encompasses hundreds of regional dishes that can vary dramatically in taste and texture. Nashville is fortunate to possess several good Indian restaurants, from a handful of long-established local favorites to hidden gems that fly relatively under the radar. Here’s where to get that Indian food fix in Music City.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.