Curries, samosas, and dhals all come to mind when thinking of Indian cuisine.
There are many restaurants in Suffolk where you can try a wide variety of dishes. Here are seven of the best Indian restaurants in Suffolk according to Tripadvisor.
1. Sea Spice
Where: Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BJ
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Only a few strides away from the pebble beach along the Suffolk coast, Sea Spice offers some of the 'finest Indian cuisine'.
The menu includes tandoori, biryani, and homemade naan bread.
Some reviewers have noted the "excellent offer of gluten-free options".
If you don't fancy dining in the restaurant then a takeaway option is also offered.
2. Orissa
Where: 108 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 5pm until 10.30pm
Orissa has been serving 'authentically prepared Indian cooking' with a slight twist since 2009.
The eat-in and takeaway menus feature spicy popcorn pakora, Mumbai murg masala, and classic side dishes such as saag aloo.
Opening hours on weekends are slightly different with Fridays and Saturdays open until 11.30pm, and Sundays closing earlier at 10pm.
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3. Ballingdon Valley
Where: 57 Ballingdon Street, Sudbury, CO10 2DA
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 5pm until 11pm
Ballingdon Valley aims to give you a glimpse of India and its rich cuisine.
The menu offers tandoori, masala, and Bangladeshi fish dishes, with different levels of spice for almost all the items to satisfy everyone who eats there.
The restaurant recently won best restaurant at the Curry Life Awards.
4. Cinnamon
Where: 104 High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BZ
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday from 5pm to 11pm
Cinnamon in Leiston serves 'authentic curry dishes' as part of its imaginative menu.
Their tandoori dishes are marinated in yogurt and a variety of spices, before being grilled in a clay oven and served on a sizzler.
The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays except for special occasions.
5. Rose and Mango
Where: 4 The Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 9AA
Opening hours:
This Newmarket restaurant offers 'authentic Indian cuisine'.
There is a tasting menu for £32.99 featuring a range of starters, mains and desserts such as tandoori pineapple for you to try.
Rose and Mango recently won a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award.
6. Chequers Indian Lounge
Where: 19 Stowmarket Road, Ipswich, IP6 0LP
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 5pm to 11pm
Chequers serves seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced locally.
Their menu features staples of Indian cuisine like samosas and masala curries.
The restaurant recently won two awards at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards, including National Chef of the Year.
7. Blue Naan
Where: 7 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AX
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm to 10pm
Blue Naan serves a range of dishes with a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.
They now operate a dry bar and do not sell alcohol but have an extensive drinks menu featuring alcohol-free drinks.
Opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays is 4.30pm until 10.30pm, with Sundays open from 3.30pm to 9.30pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
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