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.
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.- Creative Italian restaurant names
- Creative Mexican restaurant names
- Creative Greek restaurant names
- Creative restaurant names for any type of restaurant
- Creative Chinese restaurant names
- Creative Japanese restaurant names
- Creative coffee shop names
- Creative food truck restaurant names
- Creative French restaurant names
- Creative breakfast restaurant names
- Creative fast food restaurant names
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.
