Indian/Pakistani
Copious herbs and other natural seasonings create flavorful curries and tandoori dishes served with rice, dal (lentils) and naan bread. In Beijing, often coupled with Thai cuisine.
Asian Star
Southeast Asian restaurant serves a mishmash of Indian, Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 26 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582 5306) 亚洲之星新马印, 朝阳区东三环北路26号
Chingari
Excellent Southeast Asian food from the Indian subcontinent. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4/F, 27 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8448 3690, 8448 3691) 鑫格里, 朝阳区东直门外大街27号4层
Ganges Indian Restaurant
Haidianers can also enjoy authentic Indian food at this popular joint. Specialties include chicken and lamb tikka masala, butter chicken and lamb roganjosh. Over 20 vegetarian curries also available. Parties and catering can be arranged. Daily 11am-3 pm, 5pm-10.30pm. 1/F Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 Cheng Fu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944, ikbei2000@yahoo.co.in) 恒河印度餐厅, 海淀区成府路160号三才堂写字楼一层13号
Golden Elephant
A busy Thai/Indian restaurant with a large menu that won’t break the bank. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1) 7 Sanlitun Beili, Chaoyang District. (6417 1650); 2) 4/F Paragon Hotel, Dongcheng District. (6526 6688 ext 5410) 金象, 1) 朝阳区三里屯酒吧街北里七号楼; 2) 东城区宝辰饭店四层
Hazara
While the quality of the food does not quite match the expensive prices, the decor is intimate and stylish and the service superb. Accepts foreign currencies, Visa and Mastercard. Daily 5.30-10.30pm. Inside Face bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号
Indian Kitchen
The menu is divided into an assortment of spicy subcontinent specialties, but the indecisive can check out the buffet lunch, served weekdays. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-11pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiao Jie (opposite the Korean embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255) 北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号二层
Mallika
Serves up traditional sub-continental cuisine alongside vibrant Bollywood-style music and dance. Features an extensive menu featuring many regional favorites. Daily 11.30am-3am. 3/F, No. 8, West Gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6551 0088/3070) 玛丽卡, 朝阳区工体西路8号三层
Mughal’s Beijing
Friendly staff serve up Pakistani and Xinjiang cuisine with generous portions which make up for the difficulty of finding the place. While similar to Indian food, the menu favors meat over vegetables. Daily 11am to midnight. 5188, 5/F, 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33 Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (5136 5575) 朝阳区三里屯三点三服饰大厦，五层5188室
Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar
Authentic Indian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Voted “Outstanding Indian” in our 2006 Reader Restaurant Awards. The first location used to be located in Mao’er Hutong and the second location was formerly Club 7 and features regular weekend performances. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 1) 22 Liyumen Meishijie, Xingba Lu, Chaoyang District. (8454 0238/0239); 2) 31 Gulou Xidajie (west of the Drum Tower), Xicheng District. (6401 1675) www.raj.com.cn 拉兹印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区燕莎女人街星吧路鲤鱼门美食街22号; 2) 西城区鼓楼西大街31号
The Taj Pavilion
Friendly management and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food in an authentic setting. Popular and a reliable favorite. Voted “Best Indian” in our 2006 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) 3/F Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811); 2) 1/F West Wing, China World Trade Center, next to KFC, Chaoyang District. (6505 5866) 泰姬楼印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层; 2) 朝阳区国际贸易中心西楼一层,肯德基旁边
The Tandoor
Good food, mirror-covered walls and Indian dancers are just enough to distract from the high prices and overly formal service. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-11pm. 1/F Great Dragon Hotel, 2 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6597 2211, 6597 2299 ext 2112) 天都里印度餐厅, 朝阳区工体北路2号兆龙饭店1层
Victor’s Place and Curry House
This “takeout station” prepares moderately priced Indian and Italian food for home delivery. If the mood strikes, you can eat at one of the few tables. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 8 Laiguangying Donglu (near Western Academy Beijing), Chaoyang District. (8470 1306/1308) 天竺阁, 朝阳区来广营东路8号（京西学校旁边）