Best Indian Food in Sanur, Bali (2026): Tandoori Classics & Home-Style Curries

Editor's note. This guide is published by Revasi, the reservation system that powers booking for Lamuri, one of the restaurants on this list. To keep it honest, a place earns its spot on the food, not on whether it books through us. Lamuri is here on merit, and we say so; the rest are recommended purely on theirs.

The best Indian food in Sanur clusters along Jalan Danau Tamblingan, the town's main dining street, where tandoori classics from kitchens that have run for decades sit a few doors down from newer, cocktail-forward fusion spots. Sanur has stayed quieter than Seminyak or Canggu, a low-rise beach town favoured by long-stay residents and returning families, and its Indian food scene has grown up the same way: steadily, and mostly for people who actually live there. We checked every currently operating Indian restaurant in Sanur against live ratings and each venue's own website or social media, so here's an honest, up-to-date shortlist of where to eat.

Featured — book instantly. Of the restaurants here, Lamuri is the one you can reserve in real time, with instant confirmation — a modern South-Indian-and-Sumatran kitchen on Jl. Danau Tamblingan. Reserve a table at Lamuri →

Table of contents

• What to Expect: Format, Booking, and Spice Levels
• The Restaurants Worth Knowing
• Choosing by Occasion
• How to Book Indian Food in Sanur
• Practical Information
• Frequently Asked Questions

What to Expect: Format, Booking, and Spice Levels

A working guide to eating Indian food in Sanur.

Formats range from casual neighbourhood curry houses to more refined, sit-down dining. Whether you want a relaxed curry dinner or something more special, Sanur has the range.

Spice is real, and adjustable. Reviewers across these restaurants note actual heat rather than a tourist-softened version. Most menus mark mild options, and staff will adjust on request, so say so when you order if you want it dialled down (or up).

Vegetarian and vegan guests are well looked after. Little India and The Royal Kitchen both mark vegetarian and vegan dishes clearly, and most kitchens will adapt a dish on request.

The Restaurants Worth Knowing

There's no strict ranking here — just the Indian restaurants worth knowing in Sanur, starting with the highest-rated. Where you can book online, there's a link; otherwise, message the restaurant or walk in. The $ to $$$ price guide runs from a casual neighbourhood curry house to a modern, sit-down dinner.

1. The Chowk Indian Gourmet House

The highest-rated Indian kitchen in Sanur, and the one locals mention first. The Chowk has quickly grown into one of Bali's best-known Indian restaurant groups, with locations in Sanur, Ubud, Kuta, and Taman Gita at the InterContinental Resort Jimbaran. Its Sanur restaurant serves North Indian, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, and street food favourites under one roof, while the lively dining room often features live music in the evenings

Signature dishes include The Chowk's Butter Chicken, slow-cooked Dal Makhani, and the Non-Veg Platter, which brings together Chicken Tikka, Mutton Seekh Kebab, Fish Tikka, Murgh Malai Tikka, and Tandoori Prawn. Guests looking for South Indian flavours can also enjoy freshly prepared Dosa, while the restaurant's selection of traditional Indian sweets provides a fitting finish to the meal.

• Cuisine: North Indian, Indian-Chinese, South Indian
• Must-try dishes: mutton dishes, chicken tikka, kebabs
• Good to know: 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor from 43 reviews, the strongest rating on this list
• Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.51, Sanur, Bali 80228
• Hours: Daily, 08.00–23.00
  
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2. Ganesha Ek Sanskriti Sanur

Part of a Bali-wide Indian restaurant group that's been running since 2003, which makes it one of the older names in Bali's Indian food scene generally, not just in Sanur. Reviewers consistently praise the flavour and service.

• Cuisine: North Indian
• Must-try dishes: ask staff for the day's recommendation
• Good to know: 4.2/5 on Tripadvisor from 94 reviews
• Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.218, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Bali
• Hours: Daily, 07.00-23.00
  
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3. Little India

An unclaimed listing on Tripadvisor, but active, well-reviewed, and clearly a neighbourhood favourite. Unfussy North Indian cooking, plus small touches, like complimentary samosas, that keep people coming back.

Some of the restaurant's signature dishes include the Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken), Mutton Shahi Korma, Murgh Malai Tikka, and Tandoori Prawns. Freshly baked Garlic Naan and fragrant Pulao Rice are popular accompaniments, while the Vegetable Makhanwala is a favourite among vegetarian diners. Together, these dishes offer a classic introduction to traditional Indian flavours in Sanur

• Cuisine: North Indian
• Good to know: 3.8/5 on Tripadvisor from 331 reviews
• Address: Jl. Cemara No.4, Sanur, Denpasar 80228
• Hours: Daily, roughly 12.00–22:00

4. Curry Traders Restaurant & Bar – Sanur

A newer Sanur branch of the original in Nusa Lembongan, and the fusion end of this list: Indian, Sri Lankan, and Southeast Asian dishes alongside a proper cocktail-forward bar. It works as well for a drink as for a full dinner.

• Cuisine: Indian, Sri Lankan, Southeast Asian fusion
• Must-try dishes: Malai Chicken Tikka, Beef Madras, Butter Naan
• Good to know: 5.0/5 on Tripadvisor, though from only 7 reviews so far, worth noting the small sample size
• Address: Jl. Sudamala No.15d, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Bali 80227
• Hours: Daily, 12.00-22.00

5. The Royal Kitchen Sanur

Inside Icon Bali Mall, and the one entry on this list with an ocean view. North Indian cooking, with a Sunday Indian buffet worth building a weekend around.

The menu covers everything from tandoori specialities and rich curries to freshly baked Indian breads and fragrant biryanis. Signature dishes include the slow-marinated Raan Sikandar, smoky Gosht Seekh Kebab, tender Lamb Chops, flavourful Lamb Biryani, and the restaurant's popular Kalami Kebab. For vegetarian diners, dishes such as Paneer Multani Tikka and a wide selection of curries showcase the depth and variety of Indian cuisine.

• Cuisine: North Indian
• Good to know: 3.8/5 on Tripadvisor
• Address: Icon Bali Mall, 1st Floor, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.27, Sanur, Denpasar 80228
• Hours: Daily, 10.30-22.00
  
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6. Lamuri

Lamuri sits on Jl. Danau Tamblingan, next to Junsei, under the line “Flavours Between Empires” — a nod to the old spice routes between the Indonesian archipelago and South India. It is the modern, fusion-leaning entry on this list rather than a traditional curry house. Chef-owner Aman Lakhiani cooked at the original Locavore in Ubud and has since worked at Nusantara by Locavore, and that ferment-and-spice sensibility runs through a menu that combines South Indian and Sumatran cooking.

There are three ways to dine: a relaxed Terrace, a spacious Main Dining area, and a Chef's Counter for a more immersive dining experience. Lamuri also offers vegetarian dishes and can accommodate dietary preferences, with the team happy to adjust the spice level to suit your preference. The restaurant will also be introducing a breakfast service soon, giving guests another opportunity to experience its unique South Indian and Sumatran flavours from the start of the day.

One of Lamuri's signature dishes is the Crab Masala, showcasing the restaurant's South Indian influence through fragrant spices and rich flavours. Other highlights include the Gurame Pollichathu, Prawn Biryani, Chicken 65, the selection of Dosa and Tiffin, and the comforting Kare Kambing. Together, these dishes offer an excellent introduction to Lamuri's distinctive blend of South Indian and Sumatran cuisine.

• Cuisine: Modern South Indian and Sumatran, archipelago spice-route cooking
• Setting: Chef's Counter, Main Dining and Terrace
• Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.49, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228
• Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11.30-15.30 (Lunch) 17.00-22.30 (Dinner)
  
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Choosing by Occasion

For the highest-rated meal. The Chowk Indian Gourmet House, and check ahead for the nights with live music.

For a group or a booking. Ganesha Ek Sanskriti and The Chowk have the space for bigger tables, and both take bookings ahead. Lamuri's Main Dining and Terrace suit groups too, and it is the one you can reserve instantly.

For vegetarian or vegan. Little India for the fuller vegetarian menu, or The Royal Kitchen Sanur for something more casual and family-friendly.

For a sea view. The Royal Kitchen Sanur, inside Icon Bali Mall, especially for the Sunday buffet.

For cocktails alongside dinner. Curry Traders, for the Indian-Sri Lankan-Southeast Asian fusion menu and the cocktail-forward bar.

For South Indian and Sumatran spice heritage. Lamuri, for a menu built on the archipelago's old spice-trade ties to South India.

How to Book Indian Food in Sanur

Most of these restaurants take bookings online or over WhatsApp — several through Google's reserve-a-table, and a WhatsApp message works almost everywhere for a table or a larger group. Lamuri books instantly through Revasi, with real-time availability and confirmation. For two or three people midweek you can usually walk in; for weekends or a larger group, message ahead. Mention any spice preference or dietary requirement when you book rather than at the table.

Practical Information

Getting there. Sanur sits on Bali's south-east coast, about 30 to 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai airport, and Jalan Danau Tamblingan, where most of this list is based, is flat and walkable.

Timing. Most of these restaurants open by mid-morning or lunchtime and run through to 10 or 11pm. The Royal Kitchen's Sunday buffet is worth timing a visit around specifically.

Payment. Cards are accepted at the larger restaurants; carry some cash for the smaller, casual spots.

Prices. Indian food in Sanur is good value by Bali standards. The casual neighbourhood kitchens are the cheapest; the mall and modern sit-down spots (The Royal Kitchen, Lamuri) sit a step up. Most quote before tax and service, which each venue sets for itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Indian restaurant in Sanur? By rating, The Chowk Indian Gourmet House is the highest-rated Indian kitchen in Sanur (4.7/5 on Tripadvisor) and the all-rounder locals tend to mention first. Little India is the long-standing neighbourhood favourite, and Ganesha Ek Sanskriti the established group choice.

Is there vegetarian or vegan Indian food in Sanur? Yes. Most Indian menus in Sanur mark vegetarian and vegan dishes clearly. Little India has the fuller vegetarian menu, and The Royal Kitchen is a good, casual family option; most kitchens will adapt a dish on request.

How much does Indian food cost in Sanur? Indian food in Sanur is good value by Bali standards. Casual neighbourhood curry houses are the most affordable, while the mall and modern sit-down spots (The Royal Kitchen, Lamuri) run a little higher. Most restaurants quote before tax and service charge.

Which Indian restaurant in Sanur is best for a group? Ganesha Ek Sanskriti and The Chowk both have the space for bigger tables and take bookings ahead. For a weekend or a larger party, message ahead rather than walking in.

Is Indian food in Sanur authentic and properly spiced? Yes. Sanur's Indian kitchens cook with real heat rather than a tourist-softened version, and most will adjust the spice up or down on request. The Chowk and Little India are the go-tos for classic North Indian; Curry Traders leans fusion.

How do I book Indian food in Sanur? Most take bookings online or over WhatsApp, and several are on Google's reserve-a-table; a few are walk-in or by phone. Lamuri books instantly through Revasi, with real-time availability and confirmation.

Ratings and hours were checked in August 2026 and may change. For more of Sanur's dining scene, see our guide to Sanur's fine dining restaurants or browse the Revasi blog.

Lamuri reservations are available on Revasi, the reservation system built for high-end venues, with real-time availability and instant confirmation.