The best Indian restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI offer distinct reasons to choose Fulton Street or 28th Street: an extensive traditional menu at Pind Indian Cuisine, regional variety at Grand Indian Cuisine, and a lunch buffet at Pal’s Indian Cuisine. Pind, at 241 Fulton St W, and Grand Indian Cuisine, at 1280 28th St SE, share a 4.6-star Google rating. Pind has the larger review count, with 1,350 reviews compared with Grand Indian Cuisine’s 656. Pal’s, at 2887 28th St SE, holds 4.4 stars from 602 reviews.
For specific dishes, Grand Indian Cuisine lists biryani, naan, roti, dosa and idli, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Pal’s pairs classic Indian fare with à la carte ordering and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in a traditionally decorated setting. Pind adds a bar, cocktails and a private dining room to its extensive menu.
Practical differences matter, too. All three offer vegan and vegetarian options, takeout, delivery and wheelchair-accessible seating. Grand Indian Cuisine has a children’s menu, while Pal’s offers outdoor seating and lists Friday and Saturday hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pind’s listed hours begin at 11:15 a.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on weekends.
4.6(1,350)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1350 reviews (Google rating)
Indian Restaurant · $$
Pind Indian Cuisine at 241 Fulton St W in Grand Rapids, MI serves an extensive menu of traditional Indian cuisine in a casual, cozy setting. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert are available, with lunch and dinner listed among its popular uses. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, small plates, comfort food, and all-you-can-eat offerings. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor; coffee and tea are also available. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,350 reviews.
Diners can choose table service, takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery. Pind accepts reservations and has a private dining room, with accommodations for groups, solo diners, and families with children, including high chairs. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. The entrance, seating, parking, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking options are listed for lots and street spaces.
4.2(1,060)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 1060 reviews (Google rating)
Indian Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Palace of India at 138 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, MI serves classic Indian fare prepared with a clay oven and wok. The setting is described as polished, with a casual, quiet atmosphere and outdoor tables. Lunch and dinner are available with table service, and the offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and all-you-can-eat dining. Tea is a noted feature; coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor are also served, with a bar on site.
The restaurant is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and it accommodates groups and welcomes children, with high chairs available. Reservations are accepted, while takeout, delivery, and catering provide alternatives to dining in. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible. Free and paid street parking are available. Palace of India has a Google rating of 4.2 from 1,060 reviews, and fast service is among its listed highlights.
4.6(656)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 656 reviews (Google rating)
Indian Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Grand Indian Cuisine is a neighborhood Indian restaurant at 1280 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its menu draws from several regional cuisines of India, with biryani, freshly made naan and roti, and South Indian staples including dosa and idli. Although listed in the vegan restaurant category, it serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, with vegan options also available. The kitchen emphasizes traditional techniques and consistent seasoning, and the offerings include comfort food, small plates, coffee, and tea.
The setting is casual, cozy, and quiet, with seating suited to solo diners, families, and groups. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are offered, along with counter service, table service, and catering. Families have access to high chairs and a children’s menu. Reservations are accepted, and guests can choose dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery. A free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are available. Its Google rating is 4.6 stars from 656 reviews.
4.4(602)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 602 reviews (Google rating)
Indian Restaurant · $$
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
Pal's Indian Cuisine serves classic Indian fare at 2887 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Diners can order à la carte or choose an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, with traditional decor and a casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, small plates, comfort food, and healthy choices, along with coffee, tea, and dessert. Lunch and dinner are popular occasions here, and brunch is also offered.
The Asian- and women-owned restaurant welcomes families, children, groups, and solo diners. Table service, outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, no-contact delivery, and catering are available. High chairs and free parking in a lot or on the street add practical conveniences. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Pal's has a Google rating of 4.4 from 602 reviews.
