Creative Indian Restaurant Names

There is no doubt about it: Indian food is absolutely delicious. Yet despite how incredible it tastes, Indian cuisine is nowhere near as popular as other types of food. According to the Washington Post, there are approximately 40,000 Chinese restaurants and 40,000 Mexican places in the U.S. – and just 5,000 Indian restaurants.

That being said, there is huge potential for growth in the Indian restaurant industry. Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the United States. And beyond Desis, millions of Americans are realizing just how amazing Indian food is. In fact, the market share or Indian food is the fastest-growing of any ethnic cuisine.

With Indian food becoming more popular than ever before, it is a great time to run an Indian restaurant. One way to make sure that your establishment gets the attention (and customers) that it deserves? Choosing a really great name.

At Budget Branders, we know that restaurant owners have faced a lot of challenges over the past few years. We’re here to help, with a full line of custom disposable products to meet our clients’ needs. Below, pick up some great tips for naming your Indian restaurant – then put that new name and logo to work on branded cups, bowls, bags, and more.

Generate A Name For Your Indian Restaurant

Having trouble coming up with a name for your restaurant? Use the form below to generate a name in a matter of seconds!

Enter Your City Enter Your State Enter Your First Name Enter The Type Of Food You Plan To Serve (Curry, Biryani, Tandoori, etc.) Enter A Signature Dish From The Menu

Your New Indian Restaurant Name Is:

What’s In a Name?

You may not think that the name of your restaurant matters that much. After all, there are hundreds (or thousands!) of successful Indian restaurants with straightforward names like “India Garden” or “All India.” And of course, these names serve a great function: they clearly tell customers what type of food you offer.

Yet a more creative name can often help you stand out from the crowd. This is particularly important in an era where so many decisions about where to order take-out or dine in a restaurant are made on websites and apps. When potential patrons are scanning lists of restaurants, having a more unique name may increase the likelihood that they’ll choose to buy your food instead of someone else’s.

A great restaurant name should hint at what you serve, including your specialities. If you feature Southern Indian food, for example, then you might want to highlight flavors like tamarind or your dosas. Does your chef focus on Northern Indian cuisine? A great name might call attention to your use of garam masala, naan, or curries.

The name that you choose should also be simple and easy to remember. We’re all inundated with information every day. Having a relatively short name – ideally one that sticks in people’s minds – can ensure that people don’t forget it.

Finally, your name should be unique. India King might be a good name – but not if there are 3 other India King restaurants in your city. Before you commit to anything, be sure to do a quick google search to confirm that your name is different from others in your community.

Below, we have compiled a list of more than 180 creative names for Indian restaurants. Use it as a jumping off point for your own brainstorming session!

200+ Creative Indian Restaurant Names

Catchy Names for Indian Restaurants

Serving really great food is just one key to making sure that customers don’t forget about your business. Having a name that is easy to remember is another good way to achieve this goal. Whether you use rhymes, alliteration, or just a good combination of words, these catchy names will make sure that your clients remember you.

Curry in a Hurry
Mumbai in Minutes
Spice is Nice
Rikki Tikki Take-Out
Chais and Thais
Spice Is Nice
Hurry Curry
Killer Kabobs
Delhi’s Belly
Bengaluru Bites
Kabob Korner
The Hot Hindi
Mumbai Tummy
The Paneer Pot
Chutney Story
Mumbai Masala
Paapi Pet
Oh! Calcutta
Kabob n’ Kurry
Desi Dera
Roti Boti
Tandoori Time
Spice It Up
Kurry Kingdom
Roti Time
Curry Kitchen
Mild 2 Spicy
Emperor of India
Spicy Bite
The Gandhi Restaurant
Spice ‘N’ Rice
Spice Shuttle
Cumin & Curry
Hyderabad House
Biryani Bliss
Malai Marke
Khana Khazana
Killer Kebab

Punny Indian Restaurant Names

When you make someone laugh, they’re more likely to remember your restaurant. These clever names feature a play on words that will bring a smile to your patrons’ faces.

Cumin Go
Naansense
Lotus Feed You
Naan Better
Kipling’s Regret
Zen and Out
Curry-oser and Curry-oser
Curry Favor
Red-Yellow-Green Curry
Tikka ‘n Talk
The Tikkawala
Urban Turban
The Flying Carpet
Once Upon a Flame
Spice on Wheels
House of Delhi-cacies
Bollywood Spice
Lentils Lately
Curry Cooker
No Meat Naan
Lettuce Eat
Mahabelly
Mitra Di Chaap
Bhookemon
Munch Box
Indian Chop
The Kofta Corner

Food-Based Indian Restaurant Names

One of the easiest ways to highlight your cuisine is to name your restaurant after a prominent ingredient. With so many incredible spices and dishes to choose from, you’re sure to find a stand-out name just by looking at your menu!

The Surly Kabob
Masala House
The Scrupulous Naan
Paneer Palace
House of Dosa
Bayleaf and Beyond
The Curried Goat
Chickpeas and More
Royal Chai
Chai Five
The Curry Lounge
Everything Spice
Herbaceous
The Spice Delight
Tandoori Palace
Curry Corner
Biryani Central
Butter Chicken Bites
The Curry Spoon
Ginger & Garlic
Tremendous Tandoori
The Spice Factory
Curry Kingdom
Kabob Island
The Spice Club
Masala Magic
Paratha Factory
Tandoori Grill
The Paneer Bar
The Spice Bar
Kabob Express
Cardamom Kitchen
The Curry Company
Samosa Junction
Biryani Grill
Curry Junction
The Green Chutney
The Curry Cooker
Dal Roti Wala
Gulab and Jamun
Chaiwala
Desi Sugar Blast
Saffron Delights
The Kofta Corner
Dosa World
Sambar Spice
Indian Soup Factory
The Naan Bus
Tikka Bites
Roll on Samosas
Tikka Taco
Dosa on Wheels
Rolling Roti
Bombay Biryani Cafe
Chutney Story
Masala Chai Cafe
Kabab Masala
Curry King
Samosas and Mimosas
Sambar Corner
Supreme Dosa
Spirit of Chai
Chamcha Lounge
The Curry Leaf
Chickpea Curry House
Curry Leaf Cafe
Bombay Burgers
Shahi Lassi House
Dal Roti Wala
Biryani Street
Madras Cafe
Naan Pizza
Naan-N-Masala
Paprika

Funny Names for Indian Restaurants

During a time when the news is often depressing, giving people a reason to laugh can be a huge boon to business. Get your customers in the mood for a great meal with these funny Indian restaurant names.

Naan of the Above
Mata Hari’s Fate
Punjabi By Nature
Tikka on Wheels
The Scared Cow
Desilicious
The Fat Indian
Desi Palace
The Indian Taco Guy
The Holiest Cow
Naan Better
Fat Sindhi
The Delhi Belly
Masala Bites
Vindaloo Voodoo
The Indian Pressure Cooker
Veggie Balls
Samosa Loco
Maha Belly
Naan Sense
Via-Agra
Like No Udder
India Jones
Cowboys And Indians – Indian-Tex Fusion
The Second Wife
Soda Bottle Opener Wala
Tandoori Nights

Names for Upscale Indian Restaurants

Many people associate Indian restaurants with lunch buffets or take-out food. In reality, Indian food is incredibly varied and complex – and can be just as fancy as cuisine from anywhere else. Celebrate your food with one of these incredible names.

Tamarind
Seven Spices
Bombay Tiger
Royal Biryani
Namaste
Bombay Social Club
Mumbai Chef
Passport to India
The Indian Palate
The Duke of Mumbai
Namaste Garden
Bodhisattva’s Garden
Madras Cafe
Chaat Mahal
The Maharaja Club
Silver Spoon
Imperial Spice
Mumbai Diners’ Club
The Blue Taj
The Punjabi Kitchen
Spirit of India
Cafe Malabar
The Imperial Indian
Taste of Chennai
Flavors of Punjab
Indian Jewel
Bengali Bistro
Indian Dynasty
Ram Bharose
Cinnamon Bazaar
Saffron
Madras Cafe
Savya Rasa
Spirit of India
Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine

Need Some More Help? Try Our Restaurant Name Generator!

This list of creative Indian restaurant names may have given you a good start, but the hard part often resides in coming up with something unique that fits your business. To assist you, we have developed a free restaurant name generator.

Using this tool is easy. Just put in your location, the type of food that you serve, your name, and a signature menu item. The software will give you a list of options that you can tweak to come up with something that fits your restaurant best.

Name Ideas For Other Types Of Restaurants

We’ve curated some of the best brand names for more than just Indian restaurants. You can view some of our other creative name lists below.

Ready for the Next Step? We’re Here to Help!

Having a creative, interesting, or funny restaurant name isn’t the final step of this process. To truly make your name work for you, you’ll need to market it effectively. One of the most cost-effective ways to do this is through custom-branded disposable products. When your customers get take-out or carry home leftovers, they’ll be sharing your restaurant name throughout the community.

Budget Branders is an independently-owned business that strives to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. We know that most small and medium-sized restaurants simply cannot order millions of disposable products at once – but they can still benefit from the marketing opportunities that these products bring. We offer custom printed bags, coffee sleeves, cups, bowls, and more at prices and in quantities that work for non-chain restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and breweries.

We want to be a partner in your restaurant’s success. To get started, just submit a contact form or a quote request for one or more of our products. We’re always available to answer questions. Simply press the live chat button to get started.

David Kranker

David Kranker has been working in and writing topics related to the food and beverage service industry since 2010. David continually monitors restaurant, bar, and coffee shop trends to keep a finger on the pulse of the food and beverage service industry. David has been writing for Budget Branders since 2020, where he's covered emerging trends like ghost kitchens, robot waiters, and the angel shot. David shares all of his insights on the Budget Branders blog to inform and entertain restaurant, bar, and coffee shop owners.

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