Wonderful restaurant that raises the standard in this part of New England for Indian cuisine. It was a bit out of my usual neighborhood and so it took a while to uncover. But finally I did and boy am I happy. Very much a family affair - husband and wife who share maitre'd and server responsibilities. And other relatives in the kitchen cooking up a storm. What first grabbed my attention were the huge number of dosas they offer. Seeing any dosa on a menu at all is a rarity and so to see the wide variety they feature was amazing. I opted for the Andhra Kara Masala and it was excellent. The dosa itself crispy and warm and the condiments beautifully integrated. We opted for the mixed veggie pakoras as an appetizer on the recommendation of the owner and they were served warm and crispy. The batter was light - nothing like the thick sludge that usually adorns the deep fried nuggets of vegetable delight. The accompanying tamarind sauce was sweet and clean and the mint-cilantro suitably refreshing. Lovey got garlic naan and saag paneer. Smooth and creamy, the saag was exactly as hoped for and the garlic naan was chewy, warm and toothsome. Dessert was carrot halwa. Hard to believe carrots make such an excellent warm dessert but they do. Richly satisfying with just the right touch of sweetness. We look forward to returning and sampling the rest of the menu! read more

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We were visiting our grandchildren (& their parents, of course). My daughter went to a dance performance with 2 of the kids; we went out for dinner with son-in-law and one grandson who chose this restaurant. It's a place his dad has taken him to before and he loves it! We go for Indian food occasionally and we like it, so off we went to Salem NH. Grandson ordered a dosa for all of us as an appetizer, something with chopped onions, it was pretty good. My dish was the saag paneer, which I ordered what they call "American spicy." Spicy? Not! If I go back, I'd order Indian Medium Spicy! My husband liked his chana masala. Both were served with white rice. My son-in-law had a korma dish, I don't remember which one, Indian medium spicy, loved it, and he ordered garlic naan. We ordered roti. My grandson is gluten free and dairy free. I don't remember what he ate, but he's all in when he's predisposed to liking something, so I only remember that he was happy with it! We love the carrot halwa at our local favorite Indian restaurant in midtown Manhattan, so we ordered it for all 4 of us. It was much sweeter than we're used to; tasty but too sweet to finish. Anyway, it's a good local choice up there and my grandson chose it again just the other day for his birthday dinner out! read more

The Grand India is hands down THE best Indian restaurant I have EVER been to. I've lived all over Boston, New England, and NYC, they blow every other Indian restaurant out of the water by a million miles! This place is so incredibly authentic, and truly delicious. I've been over 15 times and I've never, ever been disappointed. I really believe they deserve 3 Michelin Stars and I'm being so serious. They offer tons of celiac safe options, humanely sourced/Halal meats, and lots of vegetarian and vegan options too! My favorite things are the chili idlis (spicy rice cakes) Onion Baji (like fried onion rings but make it Indian) the Rasam soup, this battered/fried jalapeño dish I forget the name of rn, the Dosas, the Lamb Kadai, and the classics are all perfect, like the Paneer Tikka Massala, Shahi Panner Korma, Bindhi Vindaloo and more. Everything is good here! Do you hear me? This place is insanely good! They deserve their stars, I'm yelling this so loud right now! The owners are wonderful people who make you feel like family when you're there! They also offer take out, and drinks! It's my favorite Indian restaurant ever, and I have been to A LOT of them. This is THE one!!! read more

Grand India - Picture of my take out-Shahi Panner Korma (prettt sure) the broccoli is my own lol but this dish was soooooo good! - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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This was absolutely delicious. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. He helped my pick out my food. He suggested Chettinad chicken curry and Malabar parotta. Both things I had never had before. Both delicious. Also good we're lamb tikka masala, garlic naan, and hot garlic dosa read more

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The food was fantastic. Service was friendly. Not a glamorous place, you are coming here because you like Indian food, not to dazzle. read more

Oh my goodness - this place was INCREDIBLE!!! Best Indian food we have ever had! Super high quality ingredients . Everything was perfectly delicious. We are both in awe. . The Husband and wife owners are super nice , we were talking to them for a while. I am so mad that we haven't been here sooner!! read more

Grand India - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

I can't believe I waited this long to try Grand India! Not only is the menu huge and food excellent, but the combo of different regional cuisine options is impressive. There are whole sections for idli, dosa and Indo-Chinese style dishes. We went for the Paneer Dosa and Indo-Chinese Sichuan style noodles and both were fabulous "would-get-again" dishes. Note: Spice levels were described to us a "mild", "medium", "hot" and "Indian hot". Chai was tasty and I loved that it wasn't very sweet but left to me if I chose to sweeten it. The restaurant has a good amount of convenient shared parking. It's a cute place, smaller than I expected from the size of the menu, but comfortable and simply and tastefully decorated. We were greeted as we arrived and service was excellent and helpful. read more

Grand India - Paneer Dosa - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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Love this place! This piece of Indian Heaven in the northeast! The service was consistent friendly and helpful. The ambiance was peaceful with Indian music videos playing in the background. Family friendly as well. The butter chicken is well worth it. Tasty and authentic. The garlic nan was fresh and tasty. Our group of six was very full read more

Grand India - BUTTER CHICKEN MASALA - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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Delicious Indian Food My daughter and I dined there on Sept 20, 2025 and were happy with our food choices, which included lamb korma, naan and spinach masala dosa. My daughter said the naan was the best she has ever had. I was pleased to have the option of dosas, which are more typical of southern India and not as common on the menu of other Indian restaurants we have been to. I enjoyed my dosa very much. We both had mango lassi which is one of our favorites. We also had Gulab jamun, an Indian sweet, which gave a nice finish to our meal. We will definitely return to Grand India. We hear they have a buffet on weekends which we would like to try. ​ read more

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Tried this place out for the first time tonight, and it did not disappoint! We ordered a couple of different appetizers and two entrees and everything was delicious. When I went in to pick up the food, the two people working behind the bar were so friendly. We chatted about how different Indian egg dishes are made, and it made me excited to come back and try again--which, after trying the food, we certainly will be doing! Inside was also cute, clean, and cozy. Definitely a nice little casual vibe. read more

Great place, food is amazing. My wife and I, enjoy everything we've had. Chicken 555 is a must have.

The takeout service was fast and friendly, but unfortunately, the Indian cuisine was pretty bland. Their medium-level spice is as spicy as ketchup, and their hot is less spicy than tobacco or sriracha. Chicken tikka masala was much more sweet-tasting than I'm used to. Their white rice is just boiled rice without any of aromatics. Their garlic naan is also underseasoned. read more

Vegetable Pakor appetizer was ok. Salmon Tandoori was cooked nicely and tasty but we found the total dish on the dry side, a Tandoori sauce would've made a big difference. Garlic naan and basil naan were excellent. Had to ask for rice for Tandoori. No salad was a bit of a bummer and no ice for the water . Service was excellent and friendly. It was early so no other patrons there, it was clean and quiet. read more

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Incredible food as always from the establishment! The ambience is great and this is a family place that really value service and it's customers. The food is extremely authentic and the owner here really cares about the quality of it all. Whenever I'm here, I always get a dosa and fry a few of their appetizers. read more

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HIDDEN GEM!‍ Such a great experience here. Food was fantastic - came out very quickly, generous portions, and was absolutely delicious! The hospitality was also fantastic. Our waiter helped my husband and I pick something new that we both hadn't had before and was super helpful. We ended up getting the Mugalai Chicken Curry and the Grand India Special Mango Lamb Curry (along with obligatory garlic naan). We will certainly be coming back! Best Indian spot in the area for sure. read more

Grand India - MUGALAI CHICKEN CURRY, GRAND INDIA SPECIAL MANGO LAMB CURRY, GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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Food was delish x 10. Service was perfect... and delightful. Ambiance is clean and cozy! We will be back!! read more

Great family environment , pleasant polite & clean. Food is the best , just like home. Bringing back memories from my childhood. Recommend 100%. I gave it a 4 star because even it's the best there's always room to advance to next level . Great place read more

We've had grand india take out a couple times now, and decided to sit at the bar while a wait for our takeout. The food is always fantastic here, tonight we ordered the Butter chicken, Saag Paneer, Samosa and Pakora for dinner. We also added some gulab jumin for dessert. This place is a hidden gem in Salem, and always nice for a stop. Next time we will eat in, as my girlfriends kids were mesmerized by Bollywood playing on the Bar TV read more

Grand India - Grand India Bar - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

Great food. Great service. Worm. Friendly. Perfect cold weather place. Loved waitress recommendations. read more

The food here is tremendous! I got chicken tikka masala, my go to when I get Indian food and chicken 555 both medium hot served with rice and I got naan bread. My wife is gluten free and allergic to garlic. It's often hard for her to find tasty things to eat other than salads or plain protein. She got fried paneer with a dipping sauce and lentil curry with rice. She loved it as well. Very tasty stuff! Service was great too! Everyone was very attentive. The restaurant is small and nothing fancy but clean. It wasn't very crowded but they do a very steady takeout business. Bathroom was super clean and all around a great experience. read more

Very friendly responsive service. The Naan was amazing and chicken Tikka was great too.

Great food! Outstanding dosa, biryani and vindaloo. Loved the family-type staff vibe and they were incredibly attentive and courteous. We will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

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Such a great place. The food is fantastic and the family that owns and works there are a lovely bunch of people. I ordered "Indian spice" on mine and it did not disappoint! Very high quality place to eat in beautiful Salem, NH. read more

The portions were small, especially the amount of Sambar. $3 for Tamarind chutney is very high. Wish I was told this upfront. The seasoning was not good. We ordered the mysore dosa and they were spicy sbut not flavorful. We got our order to go and it didn't take long for it to be ready. This place had many good reviews and I I am very surprised at my experience.. have had Masala Dosa many times and this feel very short. read more

FINALLY. Indian food that isn't just the standard Punjabi curry with bland rice. The food here is diverse, flavorful, and fresh. The menu showcases Kerelan fish dishes, Goan shrimp options, Chettinad, Banglore and Chennai chicken apps, Bengali dishes, South Indian tiffans and chaats (dosa, uthapam, idly...), Indo-Chinese food, biriyani. Get here and get here now. Your taste buds will thank you!! read more

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The food is amazing, reasonably priced and great service. Each time that I've gone, I've asked the staff for their recommendations and it's worked out very well. I've gone to Grand India twice now and am so impressed and recommending to anyone even if you're not a fan of Indian food. read more

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If I could give Grand India 10 stars I would. Their food is outstanding and the staff is so nice. Give them a shot you won't be disappointed! read more

Authentic South Indian Flavors with a Northern Twist! During my trip to Boston, I stumbled upon this restaurant through a Google search--only to realize it's actually in New Hampshire! Since it was just 11:30 AM and I had a long drive ahead, I decided to stop by for some dosas. I expected to be the first customer, but a couple had already settled in. I was warmly greeted by Sindhu, a friendly and pleasant waitress, seated me at the first table--interestingly labeled as Table 14! I ordered a Masala Dosa with Podi and Coffee, and I must say, the flavors were fantastic! The podi had an authentic South Indian punch, while the potato masala carried a subtle North Indian influence, making for a unique and delicious combination. The spicy tomato chutney was spot on, adding the right amount of heat. The only minor hiccup was that the dosa slightly stuck to the plate, requiring a bit of effort to scrape off with a fork. The coffee was simply superb--so much so that I ordered another one before heading out! If you find yourself in this area, I highly recommend stopping by for a taste of South Indian goodness. Great food, welcoming service, and a cozy atmosphere--definitely worth a visit! read more

Always a pleasant experience. Polite and responsive staff and welcoming to the needs of a father with a one year old. Some of the best Indian food I've had. My son loved the atmosphere and was quite delighted with the music. read more

Food was great. The chicken tikka was delicious and the garlic naan had a lot of flavor. Food was served in good portions and the price was affordable. Service was great, waiter was very kind and food was served in a reasonable time. A small restaurant with a welcoming, cozy aesthetic. Would definitely revisit this great restaurant! read more

The sign doesn't do the restaurant justice. I love the owners they are so accommodating and I could speak with them for hours. The chicken 65 is one of the best I've had, and I never feel rushed or burdened. It's like eating at home but I don't have to do the dishes. I highly recommend Grand India, it's the best Indian spot in town, and year that's saying a lot as there's a lot of great Indian restaurants locally. read more

We usually order from Kashmir in Salem, NH and have never been disappointed, but we wanted to try Grand India because it's a little closer to home. Mistakes were made! Grand Indian was a disappointment. To start, we ordered through their website, totally ok with waiting for delivery...but then got a call 40min later that our order wasn't picked up by DoorDash. DoorDash?? We ordered through the Grand India website and there was no mention of DoorDash. We would have used our account/coupons. So he calls, says it wasn't picked up, we asked for clarification about the delivery and he hung up. Seconds later, we got a notification saying our order was picked up. Could have told us that instead of hanging up. Ok, awful ordering experience, almost an hour for delivery, but it's all about the food, right? We were still excited to try....and weren't impressed. The samosas were salty, palak paneer wasn't flavorful and the Malia kofta wasn't that great either. Ordered two type of naan bread - garlic and rosemary. Both were ok, but very different consistency. Garlic was light and fluffy, rosemary was more chewy like a pizza crust. Overall, we were not impressed with the food and the ordering/delivery was a hassle. Next time we're craving Indian, we'll head to Kashmir. read more

Get the chicken 555, you won't be disappointed! Their samosas are also really tasty and generously sized. For all the non-Indians, spicy is spicyyyyyyyy (but delicious)! If you can't handle the heat, make sure to ask if you can make the dish less spicy. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Great food, great service, good portions/value. The ghee dosa, veg hakka noodles, paneer tikka and madras coffee were all - hit the spot, nice servers, food was fresh and tasty read more

I visited from California. Found this place on Google. The food was authentic. Everything was delicious. The portions was generous and the staff was attentive. Get the samosas! Fresh handmade for sure. read more

Excellent service and food! We drove 30 minutes to try it out based on reviews and now it's' our new favorite local spot for Indian. The garlic naan was perfection, especially when dipped in the butter chicken masala sauce! We also had the 555 chicken and Gobi Manchurian as apps and were blown away at how good they were! read more

I walked into a warm, clean, and friendly atmosphere at Grand India, well run by a pleasant and professional family. I saw many happy families being served. And I saw how it can also be a nice place for a date. Welcoming ambiance is the norm here. The service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Questions were answered easily and pleasantly. The atmosphere was one of true warmth and hospitality. Our party ordered a variety of dishes and there was enough to share. Traditional Indian and Indo- Chinese food was offered. I ordered an unusual dish that included garlic and is considered to be a healthy dish. The melding of complex flavors with the softened mild garlic was exquisite. I would order that dish again. There was a good variety of dishes to suit any taste, from mild to spicy, standard to exotic. The menu was well marked for vegetarian dishes. I was pleased to also see a good offering of vegan dishes. I will certainly return to Grand India when I am in Salem, NH and want Indian food. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Food is delicious just like we cook at home. Full Of flavor. Ordered chili bhaji and chicken chetinard and goat curry . I am definitely coming again and recommending to friends. It was hardly open a month and get real busy. I m glad I finally found where I can eat good Indian food. Just be cautious if you are not Indian ask for mild . I m Indian and I asked for medium and it was pretty spicy . But being Indian I enjoyed it . read more

Grand India - Chili bhaji - Indian Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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We had a very nice meal at the new Grand India which now open in the former Trios, Rockingham DIner Space in the Breakenridge plaze on North Broadway. Only opened four days ago, this family is still working out the kinks but the food we had was really authientic and delish AND at fair price point. We had the veg dosas (2) which came with the usual tamarind and cilantro sauces. Entrees includes channa marsala, saag paneer, and chicken tiki marsala. RIce came with the meals. Service was very friendly and the space was clean. I hope they have a lunch buffet !! read more

Grand India opened in Salem, in the former Trio's Cafe & Cantina space. This cozy restaurant offers dine-in and takeout for lunch and dinner serving Indian cuisine. I stopped in here for lunch on opening day and at the time of this posting, they were only serving Lunch Combos ($9.99 plus tax), vegetarian or non-vegetarian. I was brought out water and I ordered the Non-vegetarian Combo, which included chicken biryani and sides of spicy chicken bites, daal, chicken Tikka masala, hot naan bread, and one gulab jamun ball. A small mango lassi drink was included too. My food was served to me on a big metal tray in about 3 minutes and the main entree portion with sides and naan were generous. The chicken on bone over the biryani rice was very tender and juicy. The food was moderately spicy tasting combined with the sweet flavors of the mango lassi and gulab jamun. The hot naan bread was soft and great for dipping up the saucy sides. The owner checked up on me and they were still testing out the Clover ordering system which enables customers to pay online by scanning the QR code on the receipt. Overall, I think they read my mind as I walked in because I was hoping I could order a lunch combo since I did not feel like ordering things a la carte for lunch. I was pretty happy with the lunch I had at Grand India. read more