Indian cuisine:
where to go for spicy food

Indian Raja

This authentic Indian restaurant opened its doors in 2001. It delights visitors with great taste at pleasant prices – and with the possibility to choose the degree of spiciness of your ordered dish. Here you can try the popular (and spicy) oriental soup – Tom Yam. Its price varies from 4 to 7.5 euros, depending on the ingredients chosen.

Of course, when talking about India, Curry shall not be ignored. It can be served with meat or as a vegetarian dish with rice. It may include fish, meat, shellfish and crustaceans. Or just vegetables if you’re a vegetarian. Whatever the composition, these meals are mainly spicy, just like in India. Prices vary from 8 to 16 euros.

Address: Skārņu 7, Riga

Indian Raja

Singh’s

The menu of this Indian restaurant includes more than just the usual meals, traditional for all restaurants of oriental food. For those who want to try something new and fresh, the fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine will be the ideal choice.

Murgh Tikka Masala is very popular here. This meal has a taste that’s familiar to Europeans and is moderately spicy. It costs 11.5 euros – and if you’re in Singh’s, you should definitely try it.

For most options on the menu, you can choose the appropriate degree of spice. Competent staff members will always help and advise you on the best choice depending on preferences.

Address: Pulkvezha Briezha iela 2, Riga

Singh’s

Parotta – Indian Restaurant

Parotta is a great place with authentic Indian cuisine. For a regular traveler or gourmet who has become familiar with the taste and smell of oriental spices, this is an opportunity to dive into the atmosphere of distant India through perception of taste.

Traditional chicken curry can be tasted here for 15 euros. The bonus of this restaurant has to be the live music and authentic interior.

Address: Krisjana Valdemara Iela 34, Riga

Parotta – Indian Restaurant

Himalaju Āzijas Virtuve

Himalaju Āzijas Virtuve is a beautiful Indian restaurant, which is ideal for both fans of oriental spices, familiar with the composition of the menu and for visitors who are just getting acquainted with Indian cuisine. Authentic atmosphere and national music guaranteed.

Tom Yam here costs from 3.5 euros for vegetarian up to 5.9 euros for shrimp version. A wide variety of chicken, shrimp and lamb dishes combined with Indian characteristic spices and seasonings, are served at affordable prices.

Here, visitors are offered a taste of homemade chili sauce, the literal embodiment of Oriental spice. Be careful with it though as it’s suitable for experienced connoisseurs only. The average bill for dinner for two is about 25 euros, including drinks.

Address: Brivibas iela 102, Riga

Himalaju Āzijas Virtuve