In a city full of dining options, truly authentic Indian food in St. Louis can be hard to find. At House of India on Delmar Blvd, authenticity isn’t a marketing word, it’s the standard every dish is held to, every single day.
What Does “Authentic” Indian Food Actually Mean?
Authentic Indian cooking means using whole spices, fresh ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and recipes that have roots in India’s diverse regional cuisines not shortcuts, pre-made sauces, or watered-down flavors designed for the lowest common denominator. It means a Chicken Tikka Masala that’s marinated overnight, a Dal Tadka tempered with real ghee, and a Nawabi Biryani that takes hours to prepare.
The Tandoor The Heart of Indian Cooking
The clay oven or tandoor is one of the oldest cooking vessels in Indian history. Reaching temperatures of over 900°F, the tandoor does something no conventional oven can replicate: it seals in moisture while creating a beautifully charred, smoky exterior on meats and breads.
At House of India, our From the Clayoven menu section is one of the most popular and for good reason:
- Chicken Tandoori Marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices, grilled over charcoal $12.50
- Chicken Tikka Boneless chicken breast, yogurt, herbs and spices roasted in tandoor $13.50
- Seekh Kabab Ground lamb on skewers with onions, herbs and spices $14.50
- Prawn Kabab Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and paprika, broiled in clay oven $15.50
- Mixed Grill The ultimate combination of chicken, lamb and prawns from the tandoor $18.95
Our Most Iconic Dishes Explained
Chicken Tikka Masala (Just Wow $13.95)
Widely considered the world’s most popular Indian dish, our version stays true to its origins: chicken tikka prepared in a creamy tomato sauce with hand-ground spices. No shortcuts.
House of India Nawabi Biryani (Speciality $17.50)
Our signature dish. Basmati rice sautéed together with shrimp, lamb, chicken, and vegetables in a delicate blend of spices and nuts. This is the dish customers travel across St. Louis for.
Rogan Josh ($14.25)
Lean lamb cubes slow-cooked in yogurt and curry sauce, a Kashmiri classic that demands patience and precision to get right.
Why the House of India Is St. Louis’s Most Trusted Indian Restaurant
With 1,094 Google reviews and a 4.2-star rating, House of India has been serving the St. Louis community for years. Reviewers consistently highlight the authenticity of the food, the warmth of the service, and the value of the experience. It is ranked #2 on Yelp for Indian Buffet in St. Louis and #2 on TripAdvisor for Indian restaurants in the city.
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Ready to experience authentic Indian food in St. Louis?
Visit us at 8501 Delmar Blvd or order online today.
