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Best Indian Restaurants Nearby in Columbia

Taj Mahal Restaurant and Grocery

Taj Mahal Restaurant and Grocery

4.5
(3k+)
‱ Indian ‱ Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee ‱ 1.2 mi ‱ 47 min
$5 off on $35+
"This is the best restaurant in town! It's authentic food and you get a lot of food! Worth the price. The guy running the show does an amazing job. I could eat his food every single week! It's always a treat when we order take out here!!"
"I'm traveling for work & was too lazy to go out & explore tonight, so I figured I'd treat myself tonight. Indian isn't something I have often back home. I was NOT disappointed with my choice! I ordered the Chicken Korma at the Hot level & it was exactly as spicy as I wanted it to be (I LOVE hot stuff, so if you aren't sure about how hot you want it, I suggest you err on the milder side), it was still hot when it got here, & my only complaint is that my hotel room doesn't have a fridge - you DEFINITELY get your money's worth of food, but I don't have a way to save the other half of my fantastic dinner 😭"
Butter Chicken (Murg Makhani)
The universally popular "butter chicken" shredded tandoori chicken cooked in a creamy sauce of onions, tomatoes and spices.
$14.68
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless, broiled chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and ground spices in a cream sauce.
$14.62
Vegetable Samosa
Crisp fried turnover filled with mildly spiced vegetables.
$4.74
Chicken Biryani
Marinated boneless lamb cubes cooked over charcoal in a deliciously spiced creamed onion tomato masala.
$14.7
Dada Doner

Dada Doner

4.8
(900+)
‱ Turkish ‱ Halal
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.5 mi ‱ 40 min
Rave Reviews
"Always delicious! I tried the curry sauce with the white sauce this time! Highly recommend both, curry sauce wasn't overly spiced, just a hint of creamy curriness 👍"
"This was my third time ordering the 2 - Chicken Döner Sandwich(Halal) The 2 - Chicken Döner Sandwich(Halal) tastes fresh, has overall good flavor, I always get it with the curry sauce, it comes with a lot of chicken and salad. I also got the French Fries and I asked them to make it extra crispy and they did, the French Fries were quite nice."
3 - Chicken Döner Plate with Rice and Salad (Halal)
Shredded chicken served over a bed of rice with fresh salad & your choice of sauce.
$15.81
2 - Chicken Döner Sandwich(Halal)
Shredded mix of beef and lamb wrapped in a toasted pita with fresh salad & your choice of sauce.
$12.46
6 - Mix Beef & Lamb Döner Sandwich (Halal)
Shredded chicken wrapped in a toasted tortilla with fresh salad & your choice of sauce.
$13.47
7 - Mix Beef & Lamb Döner Plate with Rice and Salad (Halal)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$17.86
Mahi's Ethipian Kitchen

Mahi's Ethipian Kitchen

4.8
(50+)
‱ Ethiopian ‱ Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.4 mi ‱ 22 min
"I've never had Ethiopian food before, but I wanted to try it. I got the Ethiopian Sample Platter and it was delicious!"
"Did not care for taste of anything that came with sampler. The meat portion was not very good and too spicy hot for us. The vegetarian portions were pretty tasteless. As was the injera. It was just not our thing. Glad we tried it but will not be ordering again."
Vegetarian Combo
Mix of 2 vegetarian options and 1 meat option (feeds 1).
$20
Ethiopian Sample Platter
The combination dish will include a mix of 4 vegetarian options and 2 meat options (feeds 2).
$20
Ethiopian Sample Platter
Vegan. Split red lentil cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, herbed oil, and simmered in berbere.
$30
Doro Wot
Mild. Tender beef stew slowly simmered in curried turmeric sauce, garlic, Ethiopian butter, and authentic Ethiopian spices.
$17.98
Hokkaido Ramen House

Hokkaido Ramen House

4.8
(1k+)
‱ Japanese ‱ Ramen
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.4 mi ‱ 29 min
"This was seriously the best ramen I have had in the midwest. The Garlic Tonkotsu was creamy, rich with umami and the toppings were perfect. The portion sizes are huge, well worth the price. Delivery was well considered with items sent separately as to not be too soggy on arrival. Highly recommend!!! "
"Absolutely delicious! Portions are larger than expected and the delivery bowls keep the broth separate from the Chicken Rich Ramen... the Edamame is perfect! There is sliced chicken and a whole egg... protein rich!! "
Crab Rangoon(6)
House made crispy fried wontons stuffed with imitation crab, cream cheese, carrot, green onion, and a side of sweet and sour sauce.
$8.4
Tantanmen Ramen
Rich chicken broth with a sesame ginger base, topped with chopped pork belly, marinated egg, bok choy, green onions, chili oil, a side of spicy chili paste, and sesame seed.
$19.5
Takoyaki Octopus(5)
Octopus dumplings deep fried and topped with eel sauce, kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes.
$9.6
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado
$8.4
House of Chow

House of Chow

4.3
(600+)
‱ Chinese
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.1 mi ‱ 35 min
"House of Chow is amazing, Love going there but when I can't door dash works as well. The orange chicken is perfect, this order I had Pan Fried Dumplings and Crispy Sesame Balls both of which are the best!"
"E6 Sweet And Sour Shrimp is good, better than most shrimp dishes I have had from Chinese restaurants in Columbia, only problem; the frying was not done evenly and some pieces of the shrimp had a bad fishy taste. The L4 Vegetable tasted good as well, I have problem with gluten so they substituted with rice noodles."
CRAB RANGOON
cream cheese filling with real crab meat and finely chopped scallion
$7.14
HOUSE EGG ROLL
house-made with pork, shredded green cabbage & carrot in flour wrapper
$6.02
GENERAL TSO CHICKEN
deep fried chicken tenderloin with corn starch batter in sweet and spicy sauce with dried red pepper, garlic, ginger and onion
$19.28
CHICKEN FRIED RICE
your choice of meat with egg, onion, peas and carrot, and long grain jasmine rice (all fried rice can be made gluten-free)
$14.24
Tiger ninja (3709 S Providence Rd) - 3709 S Providence Rd

Tiger ninja (3709 S Providence Rd) - 3709 S Providence Rd

4.6
(400+)
‱ Japanese ‱ Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.9 mi ‱ 27 min
"This hibachi is one of the best meals I have had in a long time that was delivered. Portion size was enough for two and the vegetables were very fresh. I don't leave reviews but I had to on this one. Chicken/ steak hibachi Fried rice chicken"
"Everything was cooked fresh to ordering. Fresh ingredients too. Very quick and delicious. I recommend the chicken noodles and Arkansas roll. All of the appetizers were delicious. Portion sizes were very large, pretty fairly priced as well. This is my absolute favorite place to eat!"
Crab Rangoon
3 Crispy Wontons Stuffed with Creamy Crab and Cheese Filling
$4.04
Pad Thai
Grilled chicken prepared hibachi style with stir-fried vegetables and fried rice. Typically includes , broccoli, carrot, zucchini, and onion, + MISO SOUP
$17.76
Chicken/ steak hibachi
1 Pcs Crispy and flavorful roll filled with chicken and a savory blend of ingredients.
$17.73
Veggie spring rolls
Spicy salmon, crab sticks, cream cheese , green onions topped with chef’s sauce
$3.54
New Mandarin House

New Mandarin House

4.4
(600+)
‱ Chinese ‱ Noodles
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.8 mi ‱ 30 min
"The food here is some of the best Chinese I've ever had. I get the extra spicy Ta New Mandarin Special Ta-Chin Chicken Dinner Combo and my 5 year old gets the mild New Mandarin Special General Tso's Chicken Dinner Combo, and we split an order of Crab Rangoon (6pc). The sauce is complex, the chicken perfectly crispy and most. The Rangoon are absolutely stuffed full of fluffy sweet cream filling. I've also had the Kung pao chicken, which didn't disappoint"
"Fried Rice with Chicken (Pint) was burnt tasting. 1/3 Egg Roll was burnt. the Sesame Chicken (White Meat!! Gluten Free!!) was the worst thing ive had. Sweet & Sour Chicken Dinner Combo was bad tasting. white rice and crab Crab Rangoon (6pc) was edible. Fried Dumplings (6pc) were pretty good. way overpriced - just don't do it."
Crab Rangoon (6pc)
Imitation crab-meat minced together with cream cheese and deep-fried coming with house-made sauce.
$6.75
Crab Rangoon (4pc)
Imitation crab-meat minced together with cream cheese and deep-fried coming with house-made sauce.
$4.71
General Tso's Chicken Dinner Combo (New Mandarin Special )
Please pay attention to this item!! It is in large chunks of chicken and totally different with that from other Chinese restaurants!! Crispy chunks of boneless chicken sauteed with a special sweet&sour&spicy sauce. Deep fired. Any spicy level can be requested.
$13.29
Egg Roll (2pc)
Cantonese style egg roll filled with minced pork and vegetables in deep-fried.
$3.07
Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

4.5
(5k+)
‱ American ‱ Noodles
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.1 mi ‱ 28 min
"My favorite restaurant, the pasta is always exceptional. You get great portion size, the taste is amazing, it's fresh, and the soda is ALWAYS very crisp and fresh as well. Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo is my #1 favorite!"
"chicken is seasoned perfectly, noodles are done well, the broth is great, well done carrots and celery. also, thank you to the person that wrote "have an amazing day!" on the lid, that was incredibly nice to see, especially since I ordered this because I haven't been feeling well. Chicken Noodle Soup"
Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar & jack cheese sauce, topped with shredded cheese.
$12.23
Rice Crispy
Made in-house daily with melted butter, marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. 540 Calories
$3.92
Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage
For delivery and curbside orders, please select your flavor. For all other pickup orders, self-service is available.
$3.84
Buttery Parmesan Noodles
Wavy egg noodles, butter, Italian seasonings and parmesan.
$13.24
Stir Fry 88

Stir Fry 88

4.5
(1k+)
‱ Asian ‱ Pickup
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.4 mi ‱ 31 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Best black pepper chicken in town. I wish I could branch out to the other meats, but I can't stop getting this stacked on a plate of lo mein noodles. If you want more bang for your buck, always get the combo over the small $11 entree. I haven't seen what their large is like and likely won't for $20 unless I go full heathen one day. The large lo mein option is indeed worthwhile for multiple people/servings. I will eat here every chance I get!"
"So GOOD! Ordered Burbon Chicken & fried rice (pictured) , spring rolls and a Chicken Eggroll. Also ordered Burbon Chicken & mixed veggies in brown sauce with Crab Rangoon ( not pictured). Burbon Chicken was tender & jucy and in the bottom of the container was burbon sauce for dipping (So good). sauce spilled into the fried rice making that extra yummy! Spring rolls have a little spice to them but I could eays them no problem...I hate spicy food 😉 Didn't get to the Eggroll, that will be later. My mother informs me that the Broccoli was cooked perfectly in the mixed veggies, still had crunch and brown sause was excellent with the burbon sauce. The portion was huge so that's a plus I got lunch & Ill have the rest for dinner😉 So I will definitely order from them again! maybe try the Strawberry Chicken too."
Combo 2
It comes with your choice of side and two entrées.
$12.21
Combo 1
It comes with your choice of side and entrée.
$10.64
Crab Rangoon
It comes with your choice of side and three entrées.
$4.18
Combo 3
Crispy dough filled with minced vegetables.
$14.08
Wing It

Wing It

4.2
(3k+)
‱ American ‱ Fast Food
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.4 mi ‱ 28 min
"I like how they switched to frying style! Garlic parm is really good. Insane buffalo was also good but I hope it was bit hotter compared to original buffalo last time. Fries are still good amount with good price. "
"I always get the boneless wings in Medium Buffalo or Korean spice. The meat is tender and kicking flavor. I'd stay away from the Parmesian (bland and salty). The motz sticks were .... standard. This crew is generous- I got a little extra with my last order and they've quickly become a favorite go to"
Bone-in Wings
Traditional large size boned wings tossed up to 2 of your favorite sauce
$16.98
Boneless Combo
Freshly hand battered, well fried - crispy and juicy large size boneless tenders tossed up to 2 of your favorite sauce, served with a side, a drink and a dipping sauce
$15.57
Bone-in Combo
Traditional large size bone-in wings tossed up to 2 of your favorite sauce, served with a side, a drink and dipping sauce
$16.68
Fuji Japanese steak house

Fuji Japanese steak house

4.8
(200+)
‱ Japanese ‱ Hibachi
$0 delivery fee ‱ 1.3 mi ‱ 29 min
"I've once again ordered the Shrimp Fried Rice, and it's my weekly treat for myself. I spread this and the A32 Crab Rangoon across a few meals because it's so much! With the sauce or without it's phenomenal. So good!"
"Basically just bland mush. bad quality meat bad quality rice, tiny portion. this was 3 rolls they smashed them in one container. 3 rolls was about as much food as most other places give in about 1 roll. dont waste your money."
A32 Crab Rangoon
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese Avocado
$7.5
K-Hibachi Chicken(D)
Shrimp, Crabmeat, Crunchy Inside, Topped w. Eel, Avocado, Scallion & Eel Sauce
$21.89
R14 California Roll
Crabmeat, Cucumber, Avocado Topped w. Lightly Toasted Salmon, Crunchy Flake, Spicy Mayo & Eel Sauce
$7.25
H-Noodles(side)
Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Avocado Topped w. Toasted Spicy Crabmeat
$6.5
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

4.5
(800+)
‱ Mexican ‱ Fajitas
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.9 mi ‱ 26 min
"I had the El Toriado! El Maguey is great, and it tasted just as good as the one I get in my hometown! Great for the price. "
"The order was incorrect. I said no sour cream because of allergy and they gave me sour cream, my guac was missing, my beans was missing. The child Cheese Quesadilla barely had cheese on it for 9.50 that is just insane."
El Toriado
Grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and bacon. Served on a bed of rice, covered in cheese dip and (3) tortillas.
$17.18
Nachos Fajita
Your choice of protein cooked with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.
$15.02
Street Tacos*
Four soft corn tortillas prepared Callejeros (Topped with onion and cilantro. Served with pico de gallo, green sauce, rice, and whole beans) or Especial (Topped with grilled onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and avocado. Served with green sauce and lime). Choose (2): Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, Chorizo, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Barbacoa, Shrimp, and Crab for an additional charge. *These foods can be served raw or undercooked at consumer request. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$15.17
Pollo Vandido
Grilled chicken topped with cheese dip. Served with rice, beans & (3) tortillas. Add extra cheese dip for an additional charge.
$16.5
Hawaiian Bros

Hawaiian Bros

4.7
(4k+)
‱ Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.7 mi ‱ 26 min
50% off on $15+
Trending
"It was way better than I thought it would be. I had the Classic - Mixed Plate with Honolu Chicken and Luau pork. The food tasted like authentic barbecue and was very flavorful. The pork reminded me of the taste of baby back ribs which I love. The delectable glaze on the chicken mixed with the smoke flavored tender Honolulu chicken was just as good."
"The chicken is so flavorful and tasty. The portion is great for the price. The mac salad is different. Not bad but not my favorite but that's totally just my taste buds. Everything is fresh. The spam thing was tasty as well and the pineapple lemonade paired perfectly! Will order again!"
Mixed Plate Classic
Can’t decide? Mix it up! Choose any two entrĂ©es in one plate. Comes with rice and mac and 1 signature teriyaki sauce or pineapple infused BBQ sauce.
$13.79
Huli Huli Chicken Classic
Tossed in our signature teriyaki sauce. Comes with rice and mac salad and 1 signature teriyaki sauce.
$12.75
Honolulu Chicken Classic
Tossed in a garlicky sauce and topped with green onions & sesame seeds. Comes with rice and mac salad and 1 signature teriyaki sauce.
$12.72
Molokai Chicken Classic
Signature teriyaki with a little added heat. Comes with rice and mac salad and 1 signature teriyaki sauce.
$12.64
Las Margaritas

Las Margaritas

4.5
(2k+)
‱ Mexican
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.4 mi ‱ 26 min
"Nachos were good with plenty of queso. However, the extra tub of queso dip is very small and not worth the price."
"First time ordering from here, very disappointed 😭. maybe I'm used to more authentic food but the rice was uncooked, crunchy, didn't have good flavor and full of lima beans??? the quesadilla was ok but the queso is bland and sour. Just very disappointed and not alot of food for the money you spend. also the extra Extra Cheese Dip is not worth the price! it is the same size as the nacho cheese cups you get from taco bell but way more expensive 😭😭"
Franzia Special
Fresh chicken or steak covered with queso dip served over a bed of rice.
$14
Arroz Margaritas
Four corn tortillas stuffed with steak or chicken, onions, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco.
$16
Tacos Carne Asada Especiales
Our biggest burrito! Filled with sirloin strips or chicken, sauteed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Topped with queso dip. Served with Mexican rice and beans.
$14.26
Chimichanga
Our sizzling version of our famous fajitas is served with either chicken or steak and sauteed peppers, onions, and tomatoes on top of a gigantic bed of crispy tortilla chips covered in queso dip.
$13.4
Addison’s

Addison’s

4.7
(1k+)
‱ American (New)
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.3 mi ‱ 23 min
"this is one of the best grilled chicken sandwiches. the bun was so yummy and didn't fall apart when you ate the sandwich I don't know what kind it was.. I left off the cheese and bacon just a personal preference and I got it with the asparagus which was cooked perfectly. still green and a little crunchy. very yummy! I will order again!!"
"Ordered the Bleu Steak Wrap and mojito fries for the second time now and they are consistently good. They give plenty of steak and the fries are always fresh and crispy with the mojito sauce on the side."
Addison Burger
A 6 oz. burger, featuring locally raised Show-me Farms “omega-3” beef, grilled and topped with your choice of cheese: American, Cheddar, Bleu, Pepper Jack or Swiss. Served on a Kaiser bun. (Add bacon $0.75)
$17.46
Nachos Bianco
Italian pasta chips topped with Asiago cheese sauce, tomatoes, scallions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, and chicken, black beans, or italian sausage
$21.94
Addison’s Pot Roast French Dip
Generous portion of pot roasted beef topped with caramelized onions and swiss cheese. Served on a hoagie with a roasted garlic and port wine au jus for dipping.
$19.64
Chix Asiago Past
Bowties tossed with chicken, asiago sauce, mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes, bacon, and scallions.
$21.1
EL FOGON VERACRUZANO

EL FOGON VERACRUZANO

4.5
(300+)
‱ Mexican ‱ Tacos
$0 delivery fee ‱ 0.4 mi ‱ 23 min
$5 off on $40+
"The best tacos!!!! And salsas in como. Hidden gem. Never had a better mangonada "
"Quesa Birria Tacos were very flavorful. Great consome and spicy sauce served with onions and cilantro on the side. 4 tacos total, plenty of food. Horchata was large and tasted great! Order was ready quickly. Would order again!"
Birria Tacos
Four birria tacos: Corn tortilla, mozzarella cheese, beef birria, onions, cilantro and consommé
$17.23
Torta Birria
Bread, beans, cheese, onion, & cilantro. Served with consome (birria broth)
$17.01
Horchata(Rice)
Refreshing fruit drink made with natural ingredients
$5.29
Empanadas
Three masa dough empanadas, cotija cheese, lettuce and sour cream served with rice)
$15.66
Pancheros Mexican Grill

Pancheros Mexican Grill

4.6
(1k+)
‱ Mexican ‱ Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.1 mi ‱ 27 min
"This is the best fast food Burrito I've ever had in my 55 years! The Chips and Queso are also top-tier."
"“The chicken bowl was outstanding — smoky, flavorful chicken paired with perfectly cooked rice and fresh toppings. I appreciated how everything tasted fresh, not processed, and the salsas had real depth of flavor. The bowl had the right balance of protein, carbs, and vegetables, making it satisfying without being heavy. Easily one of the best fast-casual Mexican grill experiences I’ve had.”"
Burrito
A freshly made, giant flour tortilla, filled with your choice of marinated and grilled meats or tofusadaÂź, whole pinto or black beans, rice, cheese, and salsa.
$13.25
Burrito Bowl
Everything you find in our burritos, without the tortilla. marinated and grilled meats or tofusadaÂź, whole pinto or black beans, rice, cheese, and salsa.
$13.31
Chips and Queso
A freshly made, giant flour tortilla, filled with cheese and your choice of marinated and grilled meats or tofusadaÂź. choose two of our homemade salsas to go with it.
$4.88
Quesadilla
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$9.89
Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen

Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen

4.5
(2k+)
‱ Seafood ‱ Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee ‱ 2.3 mi ‱ 44 min
"Everything was spectacular!! Will definitely eat there again! Hushpuppies were great! Cajun Coleslaw was best I have had and the Crawfish Etouffée was phenomenal!!"
"food was not what I expected. it wasn't exactly bad but for the amount I paid I suppose I expected better. 26 dollars for a seafood pasta dish that as far as I could tell had very little seafood in it. the sauce was good. my Popcorn Shrimp seemed a little on the undercooked side and the flavor was off . the catfish was good, the hushpuppies were fantastic."
Hushpuppies
Spicy. The spicier version of our classic chicken fettuccine. First we sear the chicken tenders on a cast iron skillet, and from there we sauté it into our most popular pasta dish.
$4.68
Blackened Chicken Fettuccine
Side Order of Bread
$19.75
Chicken A La Mer
Just what it sounds like! These tender li’l babies are a nice snack for two, but ya might not be sharin’. We serve ’em with Tartar sauce and some lemons fa squeezing.
$22.31
Catfish Nuggets
Our authentic New Orleans style gumbo with dark roux, andouille sausage, seafood, dirty rice and plenty of flavor.
$10.81

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