Best North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru: Where to Eat Butter Chicken, Biryani and Tandoori

Punjab Grill, Amritsar Haveli, Dhaba - Estd 1986 Delhi, 1947 Restaurant, Zaffran by TBC and Pincode by Kunal Kapur - these are six of the best North Indian restaurants in Bengaluru worth booking right now, scattered across Rajajinagar, Yelahanka, Indiranagar, Koramangala, Marathahalli and MG Road. Butter chicken, dum biryani, tandoori, and more, for ₹1,200 to ₹2,500 for two people.

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In this guide

• What Should You Expect From North Indian Food in Bengaluru?
• Which North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru Are Worth Booking Right Now?
• Which North Indian Dishes Should You Order, and Where Are They Best?
• How Do North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru Compare by Neighbourhood?
• How Do You Book the Best North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru on EazyDiner?
• How Should You Plan Your North Indian Meal in Bengaluru?
• Frequently Asked Questions

What Should You Expect From North Indian Food in Bengaluru?

The best North Indian restaurants in Bengaluru still do the Punjabi tandoor thing, and the Amritsari thali thing, and the kebab-heavy North West Frontier thing. But then there's Pincode, which takes the same base and drags in ingredients from other regions entirely. Budget-wise, ₹1,200 gets you a proper vegetarian dinner at 1947; ₹2,500 gets you into bar-and-grill territory with cocktails thrown in at Zaffran.

Which North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru Are Worth Booking Right Now?

Punjab Grill, Lulu Global Mall, Rajajinagar

Punjab Grill at Lulu Mall brings North Indian and Punjabi flavours to a polished fine-dining setting, with classic kebabs, curries and tandoor dishes. The Lion Head brand symbol is a representation of the Royal State of Punjab and its rich heritage. Punjab Grill is a pan-India brand with several other outlets in Bengaluru besides this Lulu Mall branch. Get the Palak Patta Chaat to start. For the mains, try an aromatic plate of Mutton Dum Biryani and pair it with a Kulhad Meat Curry.

Must-haves: Palak Patta Chaat, Paneer Lababdar, Dal Punjab Grill, Kulhad Meat Curry, Mutton Dum Biryani

Cost for two: ₹2,000

Rating: 4.8★ (Excellent)

Address: R-01, 2nd Floor, Lulu Global Mall, Gopalapura, Opposite Sujata Theatre, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560023

Amritsar Haveli, Yelahanka, North Bengaluru

Amritsar Haveli in Yelahanka serves North Indian and Punjabi favourites, including Amritsari and Punjabi thalis, kebabs and hearty mains. Everyone photographs the Chur Chur Naan Platter first. And if you are a fan of thalis and can’t decide on one dish, opt for the majestic Amritsari Thali, followed by the Matka Kulfi, which lingers long after the meal ends. 

Must-haves: Malai Paneer Tikka, Maharaja Biryani, Chur Chur Naan Platter, Matka Kulfi, Amritsari Thali, Punjabi Kofta

Cost for two: ₹2,000

Rating: 4.5★ (Excellent)

Address: 3rd Floor, No. 90, 1st A Main Road, above Yousta Cloth Store, Sector A, 1st Stage, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru

Dhaba - Estd 1986 Delhi, 12th Main, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru

If you are in the mood for a butter chicken worth relishing, head to Dhaba - Estd 1986 Delhi. The 1986 in the name isn't a stretch. This traces back to the original highway-style Dhaba that opened on Delhi's Aurangzeb Road that year, now run by Azure Hospitality under co-founders Rahul Khanna and Kabir Suri, as reported by IANSlife. The brand features a lively, casual setting with a classic dhaba-inspired feel, suited to big groups and relaxed meals. Start with the creamy, almond-rich Murgh Badami Shorba, then go for the Tawa Kukkad Masala or, if you want the must-try, the Butter Chicken 1986.

Must-haves: Murgh Badami Shorba, Tawa Kukkad Masala, Amritsari Machhi, Palak Paneer Ki Seekh, Mutton Seekh Kebab, Butter Chicken 1986

Cost for two: ₹2,000

Rating: 3.9★ (Good)

Address: 618, 2nd Floor, 12th Main, above Namdhari, Indiranagar, Bengaluru

1947 Restaurant, Koramangala, South Bengaluru

1947 Restaurant in Koramangala is the only pure vegetarian kitchen on this list. It's a casual dining spot with a bright dining room, does well with families, and gets busy on weekends for both lunch and dinner. The dish to order is the Street Style Chole Bhature - spicy chole, puffed buttery bhatura, done the way roadside stalls do. Amritsari Kulcha and Kadhai Paneer are two crowd favourites to try here.

Must-haves: Tandoori Mushroom, Street Style Chole Bhature, Kadhai Paneer, Amritsari Kulcha, Aloo Paratha, Rabdi With Kulfi

Cost for two: ₹1,200

Rating: 4.8★ (Excellent)

Address: 4th Floor, Site 16, 17th E Main Road, above Wagh Bakri Chai, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru

Zaffran - North West Frontier Restaurant & Bar by TBC, Marathahalli, East Bengaluru

Zaffran - North West Frontier Restaurant & Bar by TBC in Marathahalli is a relaxed North Indian dining room with a full bar, and its menu runs across North Indian, Mughlai and North-West Frontier food, with kebabs and biryani as mainstays. The Mutton Shikandari Raan and Mutton Galouti Kebab are absolute non-negotiables. Zaffrani Pulao alongside the Murgh Chandi Kebab is a solid combination to try.

Must-haves: Murgh Chandi Kebab, Shahi Chicken Tikka, Mutton Shikandari Raan, Mutton Galouti Kebab, Zaffrani Pulao, Tandoori Jhinga, Zaffrantini

Cost for two: ₹2,500

Rating: 4.7★ (Excellent)

Address: Astra Hotel, 31 Silver Spring Layout, Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli, Bengaluru

Pincode by Kunal Kapur, 1MG Road Mall, MG Road

Pincode by Kunal Kapur at 1MG Road Mall is the odd one out on this list. Chef Kunal Kapur, who most people know from his years judging MasterChef India, built this menu around dishes tied to specific pincodes across the country. The dishes offer inventive renditions of the classics. Go for the Saag Burrata, a Punjabi saag paired with Italian cheese. The Nadru Ke Kofte is another standout, a Kashmiri lotus-stem kofta you won’t find anywhere else on this list. Butter Chicken and Mutton Nihari are still on the menu if you want to play it safer.

Must-haves: Ricotta Dahi Kebab, Tawa Mutton Boti, Nadru Ke Kofte, Saag Burrata, Dal Makhni, Mutton Nihari, Bhatti Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken

Cost for two: ₹2,500

Rating: 4.2★ (Good)

Address: Level 5, 1 MG Mall, MG Road, Halasuru, Bengaluru

Which North Indian Dishes Should You Order, and Where Are They Best?

A handful of dishes here are worth chasing on their own, no matter which restaurant you end up walking into.

• Butter chicken: Dhaba’s version stays close to the traditional recipe, while Pincode gives it its own take.
• Biryani: Punjab Grill’s Mutton Dum Biryani is slow-cooked and meat-forward, while Amritsar Haveli’s Maharaja Biryani has plenty of subtle flavours.
• Kebabs: Try Zaffran’s Mutton Galouti for a classic Lucknowi kebab, or Pincode’s Ricotta Dahi Kebab for a more contemporary take.
• Tandoori: 1947’s Tandoori Mushroom is the vegetarian pick, while Zaffran’s Tandoori Jhinga brings prawns straight off the tandoor.
• Vegetarian spread: 1947’s Street Style Chole Bhature and Amritsari Kulcha make a hearty vegetarian meal from an entirely vegetarian kitchen.
• Something different: Pincode’s Nadru Ke Kofte and Saag Burrata bring lotus stem and Punjabi saag into the spotlight.

How Do North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru Compare by Neighbourhood?

Area and budget usually decide this faster than any dish does, so here's the whole thing side by side.

How Do You Book the Best North Indian Restaurants in Bengaluru on EazyDiner?

1. Filter the places to eat in Bengaluru on EazyDiner by Koramangala, Yelahanka, MG Road, or just search North Indian.
2.  Check what's on offer that day. Deals shift around on EazyDiner, so don't assume the price you saw last month still applies.
3. Book ahead if it's the weekend. 1947 and Amritsar Haveli both fill up Friday and Saturday nights.
4. Pay through the app if the restaurant's PayEazy-enabled. Extra savings on top of whatever table offer's already running.
5. Call ahead for anything big. Ordering Zaffran's whole Mutton Shikandari Raan for a table of eight, mention it while booking so the kitchen isn't caught off guard.

How Should You Plan Your North Indian Meal in Bengaluru?

People are eating out more than they used to: 7.9 times a month in 2023-24, up from 6.6 times in 2018-19, according to the National Restaurant Association of India's India Food Services Report 2024. In Bengaluru, North Indian food covers everything from fine-dine Punjabi spreads at Punjab Grill to Pincode’s creative takes on Indian classics.

Pick your area first. Let the cost for two and whatever mood you're in decide the rest after that. A vegetarian dinner at 1947 or a long one over kebabs at Zaffran, either way, book it on EazyDiner before you head out.