From naan to tandoori dishes, 4 spots for authentic Indian eats in Myrtle Beach area
The Myrtle Beach area isn’t well known for its Indian food, but it’s small yet mighty Indian food scene delivers.
For those seeking a meal with bold flavors, colorful spices and authentic Indian flair, there are several local eateries ready to welcome diners with open arms and steaming platters of favorites like butter chicken, naan and more.
Masala Indian Bistro
Masala Indian Bistro is an intimate Indian bar and restaurant that aims to take a modern approach to food informed by traditional foods and techniques.
Masala uses age-old Indian cooking techniques like braising and charcoal tandoori grilling, with boldly flavored sauces, fresh ingredients and made-to-order bread.
The rustic bar flavors drinks with syrups infused with traditional Indian spices and flavors, and customers can dine on smoky meats, colorful chutneys, paneer cheese and more.
Masala Indian Bistro is located at 4025 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
Ginger-Garlic
Ginger-Garlic brings the flavors of India to Myrtle Beach with chefs that carry decades of Indian cooking experience.
The traditional recipes used at Ginger-Garlic have been passed down through generations — like flavorful curries, fresh-baked naan, tandoori dishes and more.
The restaurant’s signature dishes are its butter chicken, biryani and paneer tikka. They offer numerous vegetarian options as well.
Ginger Garlic is located at 1341 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
AARIV Indian Cuisine
AARIV Indian Cuisine is a North Myrtle Beach destination for authentic North Indian dishes, complete with vegetarian and vegan options.
With fragrant tikka masala, vegetable samosas, garlic cheese naan and other favorites, AARIV has become a known spot in the city where diners can add some spice to their meals.
AARIV Indian Cuisine is located at 3711 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach.
Nirvana Indian Restaurant
Nirvana Indian Restaurant serves authentic Indian eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The restaurant utilizes fresh seasonal ingredients, and aims to bring modern Indian cooking to South Carolina, infused with all the love of a home-cooked meal. Nirvana takes culinary expertise from across India’s various regions and brings it all to Myrtle Beach.
With soups, samosas, tandoori specialties, Indo-Chinese dishes and more, Nirvana’s menu contains a multitude of flavors and cultural influences from India and beyond.
Nirvana Indian Restaurant is located at 1711 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
