New Indian Restaurants in The Hague (September 2026)
TL;DR
- The Hague now has more than a dozen Indian restaurants, from South Indian specialists to tandoori-focused kitchens 🍛
- Jaipur of India on Fahrenheitstraat and The Clay Oven on Herenstraat are among the best-documented options with phone numbers and hours
- Krishna Vilas at Hooikade brings South Indian cuisine to The Hague — a regional focus that remains underrepresented in Dutch cities 🌿
- Maharani on Noordeinde is a central landmark; newer additions like Atithi and Grill N Spice extend the options on Herengracht
- Most restaurants do not publish hours publicly — confirm hours before you go 📞
The Indian Restaurant Scene in The Hague
The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government and a hub for international organizations, and its dining landscape reflects both the cosmopolitan workforce and the city's substantial South Asian diaspora. The Indian restaurant scene has grown considerably and now spans a range of cuisines, price points, and neighborhoods — from the central Denneweg and Herengracht corridors to residential streets further out.
This guide focuses on restaurants with verified contact details, so the information here can actually be used to plan a visit.
Jaipur of India at 273 Fahrenheitstraat is one of the more established Indian restaurants in The Hague, with a listed phone number of +31 70 887 4222. The name points to a Rajasthani orientation — the cuisine of Jaipur and northern Rajasthan is known for rich gravies, dairy-heavy preparations, and the bold use of spices like dried red chili, cumin, and coriander. Fahrenheitstraat sits in a northern residential neighborhood, making Jaipur of India a strong neighborhood-level destination.
The Clay Oven at 87A Herenstraat is one of the few Indian restaurants in The Hague with documented opening hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 17:00 to 22:00. The phone line is +31 70 415 8504, and they can also be reached at theclayovennl@gmail.com. The name is a direct reference to the tandoor — the clay-lined wood or charcoal oven that is central to North Indian and Pakistani grilling. Herenstraat is a tree-lined residential street in the Statenkwartier neighborhood, and The Clay Oven makes a strong neighborhood dinner destination.
South Indian and Regional Cooking
Krishna Vilas stands out on The Hague's Indian restaurant map for its South Indian specialization. Located at 56 Hooikade, the restaurant can be reached at +31 70 887 7990 or denhaag@krishnavilas.com. South Indian food — lighter, rice-and-lentil-based, with dishes like dosa, idli, sambar, and rasam — has a smaller presence in European Indian restaurants than North Indian curry-and-naan, which makes Krishna Vilas a genuine point of distinction in the city. For diners who have been searching for proper rice plates or a good masala dosa in the Netherlands, Hooikade is the address to note.
Maharani at 93 Noordeinde has a phone number (+31 70 365 8874) and one of the more visible addresses in The Hague's center. Noordeinde is a prestigious shopping and dining street, and Maharani's central location gives it natural foot traffic from government workers, tourists, and local residents. The name is familiar across the Indian restaurant landscape in Europe and signals a reliable North Indian menu.
Indian By Nature at 15 Lange Houtstraat (contact@indianbynature.nl) positions itself with a name that suggests a focus on natural or wholesome ingredients — possibly a more vegetable-forward or health-conscious approach. Lange Houtstraat is a central city street within walking distance of government buildings and major office clusters, making it an accessible lunch or dinner option for professionals.
More Choices Across the City
Atithi at 7 Herengracht takes its name from the Sanskrit word for guest, an apt choice for a restaurant. The contact details are support@atithi.nl and +31 85 060 6009. A short walk along the same street, Grill N Spice operates from 38 Herengracht, reachable at +31 70 7447645. Two Indian restaurants on one street signals a cluster developing in this central neighborhood.
Spice Symphony at 91 Van Bylandtstraat (info@spicesymphony.nl) and Mad'Ras at 99 Piet Heinstraat (info@madrasnl.com) add further depth. Mad'Ras, with its stylized name, most likely references Chennai (formerly Madras) and suggests South Indian offerings, though the specifics should be confirmed directly.
Baahu's - Tandoori & Curries at 72 Liguster extends the map into Pakistani cuisine. Pakistani cooking shares substantial overlap with North Indian traditions in its tandoori preparations, curry bases, and bread, and Baahu's rounds out the picture for those exploring the broader South Asian culinary landscape in The Hague.
Punjabi Food at 102 Kornoelje covers one of the most popular regional traditions — Punjabi cooking forms the backbone of the Indian restaurant canon internationally, and Kornoelje is a residential address worth noting. Restaurant Saffron Indian Cuisine at 56 Luifelbaan operates Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 8pm — one of the more specific hours in the dataset — and Little Nepal at 229 Lindelaan (namasterijswijk@gmail.com, +31 70 390 6683) brings Nepali cuisine to The Hague's southern neighborhoods.
Indian Curry Club at 69 Thomsonlaan, Clay & Spice by Taj at 5 Denneweg, Taste of India at 131 Zuiderparklaan, Himalayan at 16A Gortstraat, Ramna at 12 Molenstraat, Chef India at 42 Bruijnings Ingenhoeslaan, and Food Gasm at 25 Damlaan complete the current list — a wide geographic spread that reflects both community distribution and the city's general appetite for Indian cooking.
Insider Tip: For South Indian food specifically, Krishna Vilas at Hooikade is the clearest reference point in The Hague. Call +31 70 887 7990 to ask about daily specials and rice plate availability — South Indian restaurants in Europe sometimes vary their dosa and rice plate offering by day of the week. For North Indian tandoori, The Clay Oven on Herenstraat has known hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 17:00 to 22:00. Always confirm hours before you go. Full listings at desi.net/the-hague.
Practical Notes on Planning Your Visit
The dining hours listed here reflect what was publicly documented at the time of writing. For restaurants where hours were not available — including Indian Curry Club, Taste of India, Himalayan, Ramna, and others — calling or checking the restaurant's website before visiting is strongly advisable. The Clay Oven and Restaurant Saffron Indian Cuisine are the clearest exceptions, with known service windows.
The geographic spread of these restaurants across The Hague is notable. The city center corridor from Denneweg to Herengracht concentrates several options within walking distance, while residential neighborhoods from Lindelaan in the south to Fahrenheitstraat in the north add suburban choices. This spread serves a community distributed across the metro rather than clustered in one enclave.
FAQ
Q: Which Indian restaurant in The Hague has documented opening hours? A: The Clay Oven at 87A Herenstraat is open Tuesday through Sunday, 17:00 to 22:00. Restaurant Saffron Indian Cuisine at 56 Luifelbaan operates Sunday through Thursday, 5pm to 8pm.
Q: Is there a South Indian restaurant in The Hague? A: Yes — Krishna Vilas at 56 Hooikade specializes in South Indian cuisine. Phone: +31 70 887 7990.
Q: Where is Jaipur of India located? A: Jaipur of India is at 273 Fahrenheitstraat, The Hague. Phone: +31 70 887 4222.
Q: Are there Pakistani options in The Hague? A: Yes. Baahu's - Tandoori & Curries at 72 Liguster serves Pakistani cuisine. Little Nepal at 229 Lindelaan covers Nepali food.
Q: How do I find updated menus and hours for Indian restaurants in The Hague? A: Contact restaurants directly using the phone numbers and emails listed, or check desi.net/the-hague for the latest verified listings.
Bottom Line
The Hague's Indian dining scene in September 2026 spans more than a dozen restaurants across the city, from the established Maharani on Noordeinde to the South Indian specialist Krishna Vilas on Hooikade, the tandoori-focused The Clay Oven on Herenstraat, and the newer cluster including Atithi and Grill N Spice on Herengracht. Jaipur of India covers Rajasthani territory in the north of the city, while Baahu's - Tandoori & Curries extends into Pakistani cuisine. Always confirm hours before you go. Full and updated listings at desi.net/the-hague.