Two Indian Restaurants Open on University Drive as Coral Springs Embraces South Indian Cuisine
Coral Springs is experiencing a notable expansion of its South Asian dining landscape, with two new Indian restaurants opening on University Drive within weeks of each other in early 2026. The additions reflect growing appetite in the community for authentic regional Indian cooking that goes beyond familiar standbys, with one restaurant centering its identity on the coastal flavors of Kerala and another bringing a festive contemporary approach to the cuisine.
🍛 Harmony Indian Cuisine Courts New Diners with Kerala Flavors and August Promotion
Harmony Indian Cuisine, located at 1142 N. University Drive in Coral Springs, is making a compelling case for South Indian and Kerala cooking through a limited-time promotion aimed at first-time guests. Through the end of August 2026, the restaurant is offering 5 percent off to any customer trying the establishment for the first time, a calculated move to introduce the broader community to a culinary tradition that extends well beyond butter chicken and tikka masala. The restaurant centers its menu on the flavors of Kerala, India's southwestern coastal state, where coconut, curry leaves and fresh seafood define the kitchen. On the menu are paper-thin dosas that arrive golden and crisp, stuffed with spiced potato filling and served alongside a trio of chutneys, along with regional biryanis, seafood curries, and a broad range of vegetarian, vegan and halal options. Food writer Jason Perlow reviewed the restaurant for TAPinto Coral Springs, noting that Harmony's menu makes its regional identity clear, citing a dedicated dosa section and a Kerala section built around coconut-based curries and seafood. The restaurant also offers catering services for weddings, corporate events, festivals and birthday celebrations, with customizable menus. Lunch specials run on Mondays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. [1]
🏢 Harmony Opens After a Year of Planning, Marking a New Chapter for South Indian Dining
Harmony Indian Cuisine officially opened its doors to the public on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following nearly a year of planning, permitting and interior design work at its location at 1142 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. The opening marked a milestone for the restaurant's four owners, who had patiently navigated the lengthy process of bringing a new dining concept to South Florida. Richard Joseph, one of the four co-owners, expressed enthusiasm about finally welcoming the public, noting that the team had been waiting for a year to open. The restaurant occupies a space on University Drive that has become a corridor of Indian dining options for residents of the city and surrounding communities. By specializing in South Indian and Kerala cooking rather than the North Indian dishes more commonly represented in the area, Harmony distinguishes itself clearly in the local landscape. The opening was covered by local media, which noted the Kerala and coastal Indian focus of the menu and published photographs of the finished restaurant space. The response from diners in the early weeks pointed to strong community interest in the style of cuisine the owners had wagered on, with the restaurant drawing early reviews praising the dosa selections and seafood preparations from Kerala's culinary tradition. [3]
🏢 Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen Brings Celebratory Spirit to University Drive
Coral Springs welcomed its second new Indian restaurant of March 2026 when Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen opened at the southwest corner of University Drive and Royal Palm Boulevard. The restaurant took over the space previously occupied by Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant, a location that signals continuity of Indian dining in that part of the city even as one concept makes way for another. The arrival of Jalsa, just eleven days after Harmony Indian Cuisine's opening on March 19, made March 2026 a genuinely significant month for South Asian food in Coral Springs. The two openings together represent a growing diversity of Indian dining options along the University Drive corridor, with Harmony focusing on South Indian and Kerala cuisine while Jalsa brings what its name suggests is a more festive, contemporary approach to Indian cooking. The name Jalsa itself, meaning celebration in Hindi and Urdu, signals the restaurant's ambitions as a destination for community gatherings and special occasions. The opening was reported by Coral Springs News, which noted that the restaurant replaced the Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant that had previously occupied the corner location. For residents of Coral Springs with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, the expansion of local dining options on University Drive makes the corridor worth exploring anew. [4]
Sources: [1] TAPinto · [3] Coral Springs News · [4] Coral Springs News