Plymouth's 11 best curry houses serving up delicious dishes
Plymouth has a vibrant range of many curry houses for spice lovers to enjoy in all corners of the city. Several have stood the test of time, serving up our favourite curries over the years - and TripAdvisor reviewers have been sharing what they love about the city’s top-rated Indian restaurants.
From delicious "perfect sized portions” to “amazing” food, locals and visitors have tried and tested many dishes and shared their views on TripAdvisor.
Whether dining in or grabbing a takeaway, there's nothing better than taking a break from cooking and treating yourself to a spicy dinner.
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Tasty eastern dishes come in hot, mild, fruity, creamy or saucy flavours - and meat, fish or vegetarian choices are all equally yummy. It's fair to say that most people love a good curry, so we’ve rounded up the top 11 best-rated Indian restaurants in the city according to TripAdvisor, as of January 30, 2025.
Veggie Perrins
The top-rated Tripadvisor spot for curry in Plymouth as of January 30, 2025, was Veggie Perrins. The popular spot can be found at 97 Mayflower Street in Plymouth City Centre.
The eatery has a whopping 223 'excellent' reviews. Reviewer 'sightsee777821' said: "Had a pretheatre meal on Saturday night. The owner is such a lovely man and went out of his way to help us choose our meal.
"The food was absolutely delicious and a very decent portion size. Would definitely go again."
Everest Spice
This longstanding curry house is close to Plymouth Hoe, the eatery serves Nepalese and Indian food - and there’s heaps of options on the menu. Customers can eat in or order takeaway from the restaurant.
Recent reviews of Everest Spice on TripAdvisor describe the food as “exceeding all expectations”. Customers describe "enjoyable" meals at the restaurant and “reasonable” prices.
In January (2025) Patrick B wrote: The food & service lives up to the reviews, a nice enjoyable meal. Perfect sized portions that were delicious. Would recommend a visit.
Vickydarling2024 described: “a meal exceeding all expectations” in a TripAdvisor review. Reviewing the restaurant in December 2024, she wrote that “Everest Spice is most certainly the best Nepalese/ Indian restaurant in Plymouth”.
She wrote: “The food is simply excellent, the staff friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Prices are very reasonable, in fact extremely good for the quality of the food served. I do not usually write reviews, but felt this restaurant deserves one, with the thought that it would be helpful to others who enjoy a great food experience.”
Eastern Eye Indian Restaurant
Located on the Barbican, Eastern Eye Indian has been serving some customers for over twenty years. Indian cuisine infused with Bangladesh flavours is cooked fresh on order - and eating in or takeaway is available.
Reviewing the restaurant recently, Rob T wrote on TripAdvisor that it’s the “No. 1 Indian Takeaway in the South West”.
Rob T wrote: “Eastern Eye best Indian/Bangladesh takeaway in the South West, truly authentic Indian food always fresh and cooked to perfection every time I have ordered over many many years, I have eaten Indian food all over the UK, Middle and Far East, the Eastern Eye Plymouth is my No. 1 Indian takeaway for excellent tasty and authentic Indian food, highly recommend always.”
Himalayan Spice
Situated in an original historic building on the Barbican, this curry house offers a cosy atmosphere as well as tasty food. The butter chicken has been described as “superb” and “perfectly creamy” in one TripAdvisor review.
One reviewer described an “excellent meal in a quaint setting” in a recent review on TripAdvisor.
Marsbar999 wrote: “An excellent Nepalese meal with great service and great environment located in a 16th century building. Had chilli chicken and chicken hydrabadi. Both dishes were very tasty.”
Chrystal J, also reviewing the restaurant recently, wrote: “Ordered a takeaway from this establishment. The butter chicken was superb, perfectly creamy consistency and packed full of flavour. The chicken madras and a lovely level of heat and again well seasoned. Both Keema and peshwari naan were lovely. Packed full of filling.”
Mombay Brasserie
This Indian restaurant can be found in Coxside, not far from the Barbican Leisure Park. The family-run establishment has been praised for “fantastic” food - as well as party groups writing that they were “made to feel so welcome” in TripAdvisor reviews.
Achapman390 wrote: “Fantastic food, exceptional service. Thank you so much for making my daughter's birthday so special. Fantastic food and we were looked after so well. We were made to feel so welcome. We will definitely be coming back. Everyone loved their food.”
Nibana
Currently the sixth best curry house in Plymouth, as rated on Tripadvisor, is Nibana. The Indian restaurant can be found in Crownhill Village, at 9 Morshead Road.
It has a whopping 362 'excellent' reviews, with an overall rating of a four.
Reviewer Andy H said: "Can’t lie this was one of the best curries I e had. Lamb Rizzala. Nice quality meat and a decent spice without being too much. Bloody lovely!"
John C added: "Our first meal here for the 3 of us and what a treat! We're all curry veterans, 2 of us from Manchester and its curry mile and This N' That. The verdict of all 3 of us was our meals were faultless and in fact I had the best lamb biryani I've ever tasted - the lamb was succulent and plenty of it too. All 3 of us said we'd be back and we're already passing the word around. Keep it up please."
Plympton Spice
Over in Plympton, another TripAdvisor top-rated eatery is also pleasing customers. Situated on The Ridgeway, Plympton Spice is also one of the area's top-rated restaurants generally on TripAdvisor.
Jackson described the eating experience on TripAdvisor: “Birthday meal for my wife. Excellent food, good value for money and brilliant service from Naz. Nothing was too much trouble. Superb!”
Shapla
Also to be found on The Ridgeway, Plympton is Shapla - a curry house serving traditional and new spicy dishes. Flavours described are Punjabi, Kashmiri, Indian and Bengali, you can eat in or takeaway - and TripAdvisor reviewers are raving about the food here.
Roger C reviewed the restaurant on TripAdvisor: “Excellent food and service. We were here for a family birthday and had a very enjoyable evening. Although we booked early in the evening, the restaurant was still nearly full, proving how popular it is. The staff were very welcoming and attentive and the menu extensive and delicious. .Well done to the staff and compliments to the Chef. We shall definitely be visiting again.”
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Lacky's Balti House
Over in the Hooe vicinity is Lacky's Balti House - the family-run restaurant is described as “glorious” and the “lovely” staff are also mentioned in TripAdvisor reviews.
Sharon K wrote: “Back again. Couldn’t wait to come back. Beautiful food. Lovely staff. I adore it here.”
Subham Takeaway
This takeaway is based in the north of the city at Ham Green and you can sit in or takeaway. Serving “real Nepali and Indian” cuisine, the “fresh, zingy food” has been praised on TripAdvisor.
Capncurry wrote: “Wow! Delicious fresh zingy food! We ordered and collected a takeaway on recommendation from a friend. The owner was very welcoming on arrival and our order was ready on time. The food was absolutely delicious! Full of flavour, fresh ingredients, zingy spices and some interesting combinations.
“The sauces were full of depth and all very different, unlike a lot of standard Indian BIR takeaways. The Momos were lovely and my Nepalese chicken dish was full of chicken breast meat and an amazing spicy sauce. I was so impressed that I rang the owner after our meal to tell him how much we enjoyed it. Would highly recommend this establishment and we will be using this often from now on.”
Pahuna Nepalese And Indian Cuisine
Close to The Barcode and Plymouth City Centre, Pahuna Nepalese And Indian Cuisine has a charming restaurant where customers can dine in, but also offers takeaway. The curry house has made it to the finals for best curry houses across the UK in recent years and is described as a “jewel” in TripAdvisor reviews.
Richard H wrote: “Amazing amazing … you have to try this jewel !!! Best of the best!!
Can’t believe this jewel , the interior is really nice, the staff can’t do enough for you, but the food… wow.. The starters are the best ever.. and the meals are soooo good, they can cook anything you want.”