New Indian Restaurants in Munich (September 2026)
TL;DR
- 🍛 Munich has 20+ Indian restaurants spread from Schwabing to Perlach — something for every part of the city
- 🌶️ Swaad on Leopoldstraße and Daawat on Belgradstraße are reliable go-tos for North Indian cooking
- 🌿 Radha in Haidhausen and the Tattva restaurants are well-regarded for vegetarian-friendly menus
- 🏆 Samrat near the city centre has been serving Munich for decades and remains a benchmark
- 🎉 September marks the start of the festive run-up to Navratri and Diwali — a good time to try somewhere new
Munich's Indian restaurant scene is one of the most developed in German-speaking Europe. From the long-running Samrat near the city centre to relatively recent arrivals like King Masala in Maxvorstadt and The Tandoori Lounge in the west, the city's appetite for subcontinental food has grown into a network of more than 20 venues spread across its diverse neighbourhoods. September 2026, with the Hindu festive season approaching, is a particularly good moment to take stock of what is on offer.
A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide
Indian dining in Munich is not concentrated in a single district. Restaurants are distributed across the city, which makes it worth planning by area rather than trying to rank them against each other.
Schwabing and the North
Swaad (150 Leopoldstraße) is one of Schwabing's most established Indian names, with a reputation for spice-forward North Indian cooking and a loyal local following. For reservations or enquiries, the number is +49 89 97872136.
Nearby, Tattva Indisches Restaurant (283 Schleißheimer Straße) runs a reliable menu with particularly good lunch deals. Tattva also operates a second location at 31 Schneiderhofstraße in Sendling-Westpark — the same kitchen philosophy, a similar menu, and worth knowing if you are on the other side of the city. Both locations can be reached at +49 89 27371304 (Schleißheimer) or +49 89 94007707 (Schneiderhofstraße).
Surahi Schwabing (8 Hohenzollernplatz) is a quieter presence in the neighbourhood, with a reputation for solid curries in a relaxed atmosphere.
Daawat (105 Belgradstraße) serves the Schwabing-West stretch and offers some of the longest service windows in Munich: lunch and dinner across the full week, with Sunday hours running from midday. Telephone: +49 89 3083936.
City Centre and Maxvorstadt
King Masala (50 Gabelsbergerstraße) is one of the more discussed arrivals on Munich's Indian dining scene in recent years. Its Maxvorstadt address puts it close to the university area, and its menu centres on Mughlai traditions — rich gravies, tandoor-cooked breads, and generous main courses. Phone: +49 89 52350535.
Samrat (1 Papa-Schmid-Straße) is Munich's most established Indian restaurant. Decades of operation and a central address have made it a reference point for the city's Indian community and for German regulars who have been eating there since the restaurant first opened. Expect classic dal makhani, murgh makhani, and a comprehensive bread selection. Telephone: +49 89 263177.
Rasoi (16 Adolf-Kolping-Straße) offers another city-centre option, with a focused menu.
East Munich and Haidhausen
Radha (21 Friedenstraße) is in Haidhausen, a neighbourhood that has built a varied dining strip. Radha's orientation towards vegetarian cooking makes it a standout for those who want a thoughtful range of paneer and lentil dishes alongside the usual menu.
Mumbai (99 Fasangartenstraße) covers the Bogenhausen-Fasangarten area. Despite its name pointing to coastal Maharashtra, the menu covers the standard North Indian range as well.
Amber (45 Ostpreußenstraße) serves the Obergiesing-Fasangarten zone, another eastern-Munich option. Phone: +49 89 99939775.
Madhuram is situated inside the Perlach Plaza shopping complex — a practical option for residents in Munich's south-east.
West Munich
Chutney on Top (437 Landsberger Straße) serves the western corridor with daily hours across the full week: lunch from 11:30 to 14:30, dinner from 17:30 to 22:00. Phone: +49 89 75075058.
The Tandoori Lounge (39 Führichstraße) is another west-Munich option with a focus on tandoor cooking — the clay-oven technique that produces the best naans and tikka dishes.
In-Dish (5 Theresienhöhe) is positioned near the Theresienwiese, convenient if you are in the vicinity of the Oktoberfest site.
Bombay Heim Service (103 Verdistraße) skews towards delivery and takeaway, a practical option for the neighbourhood.
The Broader Munich Area
Methi (26a Münchner Straße) is in Unterschleißheim on the northern edge of the Munich agglomeration — a drive from the city, but worth the trip for a different approach to the menu.
Sahyadri (19 Von-Stauffenberg-Straße) is in Sendling-Westpark. The name — the Sahyadri range running through Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka — suggests a Deccan or coastal influence.
Jaipur (1 Marktplatz) is based in Pasing, with a Marktplatz address that works well for commuters on the western S-Bahn lines. Phone: +49 89 6414963.
Falcha (33 Waakirchner Straße) serves a Nepalese and Asian menu rather than strictly Indian — a distinction worth noting if you are looking for specific regional Indian cooking.
Insider Tip: For groups visiting Munich from elsewhere, Samrat near the centre and King Masala in Maxvorstadt are the two best bets for taking walk-in tables on weekday evenings — both have enough covers to absorb reasonable-sized groups. If atmosphere is as important as the food, Tattva Indisches Restaurant on Schleißheimer Straße tends to get stronger marks on that front.
What to Know Before You Go in September
September is a sensible time to book ahead rather than walk in. The Hindu festive calendar — Navratri starts October 11, with Dussehra on October 20 and Diwali following in November — puts growing pressure on Indian restaurants across Europe from mid-September onward. Many kitchens add vegetarian specials and set menus for the Navratri period, and some take group bookings for festival evenings several weeks out.
For restaurants without a listed phone number in this guide, their websites carry booking details. Restaurants with websites include Swaad (swaadgermany.com), Tattva (tattvarestaurant.de), Radha (restaurant-radha.de), Chutney on Top (chutneyontop.de), Daawat (daawat-restaurant.de), Samrat (samrat-muenchen.de), The Tandoori Lounge (thetandoorilounge.com), Rasoi (rasoi-restaurant.de), and King Masala (thekingmasala.de).
FAQ
Which Indian restaurant in Munich is best for vegetarians? Radha, Tattva, and Chutney on Top are frequently mentioned for their vegetarian range. Tattva in particular takes a considered approach to vegetable-based dishes.
Which is Munich's longest-running Indian restaurant? Samrat at Papa-Schmid-Straße 1 is the most established name in Munich's Indian dining scene, operating for several decades.
Are there Indian restaurants near the city centre or Oktoberfest? In-Dish is near Theresienhöhe, Samrat and King Masala are both centrally located, and Rasoi on Adolf-Kolping-Straße is another central option.
Which Munich Indian restaurants are open for lunch? Chutney on Top (11:30–14:30 daily) and Daawat (11:30–14:30 weekdays) are confirmed. Others vary — call ahead.
Is Falcha an Indian restaurant? No. Falcha on Waakirchner Straße serves Nepalese and Asian cuisine, though it is listed alongside Indian venues in this area.
Bottom Line
Munich's Indian dining scene in September 2026 is the strongest it has been — more than 20 venues across the city, spanning every budget and neighbourhood. 🍛 Whether your preference is the long-standing reliability of Samrat, the Schwabing reach of Swaad and Tattva, or the energy of King Masala in Maxvorstadt, the choice is there. 🌶️ With Navratri and Diwali approaching, book early — and expect the vegetarian menus to step up a notch.