Enjoy a great South Asian meal at these 10 restaurants
South Asian cuisine is not just chicken curry or korma, as there various traditions and cultures that make up the southern part of the continent, offering a whole host of flavours, which satisfy any appetite. In Cyprus, there are a number options for a great night of South Asian food, including spicy curries and mild flavourful roasts.
A family-run business specialising in Chinese and Thai food, Siam Chinese & Thai (+357 25 750321) is a take away restaurant in Limassol that has great tasting Thai Noodles with Beef (€7.50) and a delicious Tom Yiam soup with seafood (€12.00).
From the take-away and delivery menu of Yummy India (+357 22 777782) in Nicosia, you should try the Chicken Lababdar (€9.50) and the vegetarian Baigan Masala (€7.50) and you are sure to order from them again.
If you are looking for Indian food, then head to India India (If you are looking for Indian food, then head to India India (+357 22 490440) in Nicosia and try their Chicken Jalfreji (€8.90). which is served with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. Make sure you eat some of their Naan Bread with an extra hit of butter (€1.90) for an appetizer.
Limassol’s Kalimera India (+357 97 784452) has been a favourite take-away and delivery since 2016, and is known for its authentic Indian street cuisine. The owner, who hails from India, makes sure to share his passion for quality food and promote the gastronomical culture of the subcontinent. Kalimera India offers appetizers, sandwiches, mains, and Indian style meze, all with fresh baked bread.
The flavours of Malaysia come to your home with food from the take-away restaurant Asian Flavors (+357 22 262005) in Nicosia, which serves traditional South Asian flavours. The Malaysian owner and chef, Sue Sotiriou has been making dishes since 2011, and her menu includes a great blend of flavours including several vegetarian options, and duck, chicken, and fish.
A great option for Indian food is India Gate (+357 25 2561965) in Limassol, which has been serving authentic flavours of the subcontinent since 2016. The chef, Tejavoth Krishna, hails from India and makes use of the great ingredients the island offers to serve a full menu of kebab in the tandoor oven, and fresh bread. One of the restaurants top sellers is the Gulab Jamun, which are like Cypriot loukoumades and are served with vanilla ice cream (€6.50).
A new arrival in Nicosia, East Asian (+357 22 270127) serves Indian food and other Asian classics. Montparnasse Oriental Fusion Restaurant (+357 22 357171) also blends the cuisines of the continent.
If you are in the Limassol area, you should try Saffron Indian (+357 96 293737), which serves great Indian flavours from all over the subcontinent. You should try there soups for a great taste of India and a warming dish. Make sure to give the lentil and spinach soup (€6.95) a try, and the chicken and vegetable soup (€5.95) as well.
