Indian restaurants in Lagos are few enough to count on two hands, yet they are spread across the city, and the details most diners want, such as opening hours and dish prices, sit in lists that are years old. A booking made from one of those lists can end at a locked door.
Here you will find the places grouped by district, the hours and addresses as they were listed, the dish prices that have been published and how far the review scores can be trusted. I also say plainly what I could not confirm, because a restaurant guide is only as good as the date on its figures.
Indian Restaurants in Lagos at a Glance
Anyone searching for indian restaurants in lagos nigeria will find that most sit in Victoria Island, with a smaller group in Ilupeju and Ikeja and one name in Lekki. The table shows the main clusters.
| Area | Restaurants listed |
|---|---|
| Victoria Island | Cilantro, Spice Route, Rangla Punjab, Mantra Lounge, Sherlaton, Indigo, Chapter Lagos, 343 Degrees North |
| Ilupeju | Zaika, Pondicheri, Gypsy’s, Kasa Indiana, Hotel Anantara |
| Ikeja | Harzoyka, and a second Cilantro branch |
| Lekki Phase 1 | Peppercorn Avenue, which serves Indian and Thai dishes |
| Mega Plaza, Victoria Island | A Zaika food court counter and Cafe Bombay |
Most of the sources behind this guide date from between two and four years ago, and a few from early last year. That affects hours and above all prices, so I mark each figure as it was listed and tell you which ones to check. Most of the listed Indian restaurants in Lagos open between 10:00 and 12:30 and close between 22:30 and midnight, but hours can change without notice, so call before you set out.
Indian Restaurant in Lagos VI: Adeola Odeku and Around
For an indian restaurant in lagos vi, the Adeola Odeku Street area has the densest cluster, and the rest are a short drive away.
| Restaurant | Address | Hours as listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilantro | 7 Musa Yar’Adua Street | 11:00 to 23:30 daily | Dishes from ₦8,000 to ₦85,000 for a signature platter, as listed early last year |
| Spice Route | 36 Adeola Odeku Street | 10:30 to 23:00 | Visitor rating 4.2 of 5 from 134 reviews |
| Rangla Punjab | 49 Adeola Odeku Street | Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to midnight | Sunday brunch; one reviewer gave it 5 out of 10 |
| Mantra Lounge and Restaurant | 2/4 Adeola Odeku Street | Not retrieved | Menu prices from three years ago, below |
| Sherlaton Indian Restaurant | 1230E Ahmadu Bello Way | 10:00 to 23:00 | Visitor rating 4.0 of 5 from 244 reviews |
| Indigo | 242B Muri Okunola Street | 10:00 to 22:30 | Described as using a clay oven |
| Chapter Lagos | Level 4, 1623 Saka Jojo Street | 12:30 to 23:00 | |
| 343 Degrees North | 237 Kofo Abayomi Street | Not retrieved | Visitor rating 4.6 of 5 from 13 reviews |
Cilantro has the most recent price list, which a lifestyle site published early last year, and it puts the cheapest dishes near ₦8,000 and the signature platter at ₦85,000. A diner who reviewed it called it slightly pricey, giving it 7.5 out of 10, and its travel-site rating of 3.5 comes from only 15 reviews. The hours column comes from lists of different ages, with the Spice Route and Rangla Punjab hours from four years ago, so treat every time as a starting point.
Our guide to the best restaurants in Lagos covers the wider dining scene if you want a second option on the same street.
Indian Restaurant in Ikeja Lagos and the Mainland
For an indian restaurant in ikeja lagos, two names come up. Harzoyka, at 71 Oduduwa Crescent in Ikeja GRA, has a visitor rating of 4.3 of 5 from 52 reviews. Cilantro also has a branch at 26 Isaac John Street in Ikeja, though I did not find its separate hours. Our list of restaurants in Ikeja helps you build a wider evening around either.
Indian Restaurant in Ilupeju Lagos
An indian restaurant in ilupeju lagos is easier to find than one in Ikeja proper, because the district has a small cluster.
- Zaika, at 2 Obanle Aro Avenue near the Coker Road roundabout, has a visitor rating of 4.5 of 5 from 21 reviews. A reviewer three years ago praised the naan and butter chicken and said ₦10,000 fed one hungry diner or two comfortably, which was before the new notes and the price rises that followed.
- Pondicheri, at 2 Folayemi Street, is listed from 11:00 to 23:00 and has a rating of 4.6 of 5, but from only 14 reviews.
- Gypsy’s, at 34a Gbolade Adebanjo Street, and Kasa Indiana, at 4A Babatunde Oki Street, are both named in lists, and I found no hours or prices for either.
- Hotel Anantara, at 8 Gbolade Adebanjo Street, is listed as a hotel with a restaurant.
Indian Food in Lagos: Sample Dishes and Prices
Anyone looking for indian food in lagos will meet dishes such as butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, biryani, naan and seekh kebab. All the prices I found are older than I would like, so the last column says how old each one is. Naira prices have risen since, so expect to pay more.
| Dish | Restaurant | Listed price | Age of the listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subz biryani | Zaika food court counter, Mega Plaza | ₦1,900 | Three years ago |
| Chicken tikka masala | Zaika food court counter, Mega Plaza | ₦2,000 | Three years ago |
| Crispy lamb | Mantra Lounge | ₦7,000 | Three years ago |
| Three pepper lamb seekh | Mantra Lounge | ₦8,000 | Three years ago |
| Thai crunch | Mantra Lounge | ₦9,000 | Three years ago |
| Mantra loaded fries | Mantra Lounge | ₦9,500 | Three years ago |
| Nasi goreng | Mantra Lounge | ₦12,500 | Three years ago |
| Unlimited drinks | Mantra Lounge | ₦16,000 | Three years ago |
| Cheapest dish to the signature platter | Cilantro | ₦8,000 to ₦85,000 | Early last year |
The food court prices are the lowest in the table, and they are three years old, so they say least about a meal today. The Mantra figures are a better guide to a sit-down meal. My own estimate, built from those menus and the price rises since, is ₦15,000 to ₦30,000 a head at a sit-down place on Victoria Island with a main dish and a drink. That is an estimate, not a posted price, so ask for a current menu.
Best Indian Restaurants in Lagos: Reading the Reviews
People who search for the best indian restaurants in lagos want a ranking, and the data supports only a loose one. Across the Indian restaurants in Lagos that have a visitor score, the ratings run from 3.5 to 4.6 out of 5. Sherlaton has the biggest sample, 244 reviews at 4.0, and Spice Route has 134 at 4.2. Harzoyka has 52 at 4.3. Pondicheri, 343 Degrees North and Zaika score higher, 4.6, 4.6 and 4.5, but from 14, 13 and 21 reviews, so a few guests could move them either way. Cilantro has the lowest rating, 3.5 from 15 reviews, and the most recent price list.
A fair way to choose is to pick by district and occasion. A group dinner on Victoria Island points to Spice Route or Cilantro, a meal on the mainland points to Zaika, Pondicheri or Harzoyka, and a Sunday brunch points to Rangla Punjab. Peppercorn Avenue in Lekki Phase 1 is the option for a table that wants Indian and Thai dishes together, and our list of restaurants in Lekki shows what else is nearby.
Is There a South Indian Restaurant in Lagos?
Searches for a south indian restaurant in lagos are common, and I found no restaurant that describes itself that way. The dishes reported are mostly in the northern style, such as butter chicken, tikka masala, naan and biryani. If you want dosa, idli or a thali, ask each restaurant before you go and do not assume it is on the menu.
How to Book and What to Check
Dietary and Spice Questions
Indian restaurants in Lagos differ in what they cook, so put the questions to the kitchen before you book. Ask whether the menu is halal, whether there is a vegetarian section, how the heat is adjusted and which dishes contain nuts or dairy. A group with mixed tastes should ask for a set menu or a sharing platter, which can make the bill easier to predict. Written answers by message are better than a hurried phone call.
Booking Basics
Ring or message the restaurant on the day. Ask for its hours, for a current menu with prices and for whether it takes card payments, since a small place may prefer cash or a transfer. Ask whether there is a vegetarian menu if you need one, whether the kitchen can adjust the spice level and whether parking is available. Reserve for Friday evenings and Sundays.
Keep your receipt, and check whether a service charge has already been added before you tip.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Restaurants in Lagos
Where can I find Indian food in Lagos?
Most Indian restaurants in Lagos are in Victoria Island, especially around Adeola Odeku Street, with others in Ilupeju, Ikeja and Lekki.
How much does an Indian meal cost in Lagos?
Older menus put starters and mains between ₦7,000 and ₦12,500 three years ago, and one restaurant listed dishes from ₦8,000 to ₦85,000 early last year. My own estimate for a sit-down meal now is ₦15,000 to ₦30,000 a head.
Is there an Indian restaurant in Ikeja?
Yes. Harzoyka is in Ikeja GRA, and Cilantro has a branch on Isaac John Street.
Before You Go
No list of Indian restaurants in Lagos stays accurate for long, so check the hours and the menu by phone or message, and treat every price in this guide as a starting point. A restaurant with few reviews and a very high score is a lead, not a verdict. Book ahead for weekends and public holidays.
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