Indian Kitchen King Is the Most Underrated Restaurant in Niagara Falls, NY
Home-style curries, fresh-baked naan, and a legendary chai — all cooked by one woman, ten minutes from the falls
Indian Kitchen King: Niagara Falls’ Best-Kept Secret for Home-Style Indian Food
⭐ 4.3 · 610 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY · Website · Order on DoorDash · Order on Uber Eats · Yelp · TripAdvisor
Don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you. Tucked into what was once an old gas station on Main Street — about a ten-minute walk from the falls — Indian Kitchen King is a family-run gem where nearly everything is cooked by one woman, described by regulars as “Aunty,” whose food has earned a devoted following of locals and repeat visitors alike.
Most reviewers put the price per person at $10–20, making it one of the most affordable sit-down Indian meals you’ll find anywhere near the falls.
What to order:
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet — a wide variety of dishes including curries, rice, and dessert, frequently praised for freshness and rotating selection. Around $13–15 per person.
Butter Chicken — one of the most recommended dishes, praised alongside garlic naan and chicken tikka masala. Around $14–16.
Garlic Naan — reviewers call it the best they’ve ever had, made fresh to order. Around $3–4.
Tandoori Chicken — listed at $15.99, a consistently praised option with bold, smoky flavor.
Lamb Biryani — one of the most commonly ordered delivery items, described as absolutely delicious. Around $16–18.
Mango Lassi — a crowd favorite to cool things down between spicy bites. Around $5.
Indian Chai — multiple visitors single out the chai as the best in Niagara Falls. Don’t skip it. Around $3.
Veg Samosa — listed at $5.99, a reliable starter.
The vibe: Small, cozy, and completely unpretentious — more like eating in someone’s home than a restaurant. Halal and vegetarian options are available throughout the menu. Free parking on site, and free delivery within the downtown Niagara Falls area. Open daily 10:30 AM–9:00 PM.
The verdict: Indian Kitchen King won’t win any awards for ambiance, but it doesn’t need to. The food is the kind of deeply flavorful, home-cooked Indian cooking that’s genuinely hard to find outside of someone’s kitchen. If you’re visiting the falls and craving something real, make the ten-minute walk. You won’t regret it.
Prices are approximate based on customer reports and third-party platforms. Confirm current pricing via their website or Google listing.
