We recently moved to Amman after spending nearly a decade in South India. That means both of my kids grew up on a diet of idli, dosa, dahl, chapati, paratha, channa, chutneys, etc. Recently my 5-year-old was craving Indian food and we ended up at Tandoori Oven in Abdoun. We had a delicious meal of channa (chickpea) gravy, mixed veg curry, paratha, naan, and biryani, but my kids were still on the hunt for a place that has idli and dosa. I decided to ask around the expat community for more suggestions for great Indian food in Jordan and luckily some of the places also serve up idli and dosa. Below are the top suggestions for where to find authentic Indian food in Amman. Also, if you’re an Indian living in Jordan, you can follow and join the ICJ (Indian Community in Jordan) here.
Tandoori Oven
The food was really delicious in our opinion. They have a real tandoor oven which my son enjoyed watching them make naan bread in while we waited for our meal. They also have beer and wine on the menu. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any Kingfisher brand beer (we wish!). I also really liked that it was smoke-free indoors.
Location: Abdoun, behind the American Embassy (map)
https://www.instagram.com/tandooriovenamman/
Indish
Indish is Indian-owned, so you know it has to be authentic. They also have a weekly brunch every Friday and Saturday (from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with typical Indian breakfast foods like idli, dosa, vada, sabji poori, chole batture, and more! My husband is a big biryani fan so he tried that as well and he said it was delicious.
Location: Abdoun (map)
https://www.instagram.com/indishjo/
Indu @ Intercontinental Hotel
If you’re looking for a fine dining Indian restaurant, the place to go is Indu inside the 5-star Intercontinental Hotel near the 3rd Circle.
Location: Intercontinental Hotel (map)
https://www.instagram.com/indu.jo/
Punjabi Hut
The name says it – Punjabi cuisine!
Location: Mecca Street (map)
https://www.instagram.com/punjabihut_/
Manu’s Kitchen
Manu’s Kitchen is a home kitchen that offers authentic Indian cuisine that you can pick-up or have delivered to your doorstep.
Contact: +962 7 7777 9362
https://www.facebook.com/p/MAnus-Kitchen-100086322790641/?_rdr
Two Mum’s Kitchen
Two women behind the above-mentioned “Indish” restaurant also have their own home kitchen delivery service. Every Wednesday they launch their weekly menu to order for delivery on Friday mornings. You can contact them on the below WhatsApp number to be added to their broadcast list.
Contact: +962 7 8117 7066
Piya’s Cloud Kitchen
Piya offers homecooked meals like samosas, pakora, pav bhaji, idli, paratha, korma, dal, etc. You can contact her on WhatsApp to check the full menu. Orders should be placed 24-36 hours before the required delivery time.
Contact: +962 786920962
https://www.instagram.com/piyas_kitchen_/
Mirchi (Aqaba)
I’ve added Mirchi to the list even though it’s not in Amman because it’s been mentioned many times as “The Best Indian Food in Jordan”. I haven’t been yet, but I’ll add it to my bucketlist!
Location: Aqaba, Ayla Oasis (map)
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