The Little India Restaurant in Indianapolis, IN

4.5(587)$10–20Indianapolis, IN
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 587 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Indianapolis, IN • Price $10–20 • 4.5★
The Little India Restaurant in Indianapolis, IN, offers an Indian buffet experience. Located at 653 E 52nd St, this establishment has a 4.5-star rating based on 587 reviews. The restaurant provides dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range for dining at The Little India Restaurant is between $10 and $20. Visitors can find hours, website information, and a phone number for further details. This buffet is a dining option in Indianapolis for those seeking Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • The Little India Restaurant has a listed address in Indianapolis, IN, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 587 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
653 E 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 220-8300
Today
11 AM–3 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 (587 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 587 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.5 from 587 reviews(↓ 0.34 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median587 / 650 median
03,250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (3.85) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–3 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–3 PM
sunday
11 AM–3 PM
thursday
11 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomQR code menus available

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietIntimate

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection

Reviews

587 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of The Little India Restaurant?

The Little India Restaurant has a 4.5-star rating based on 587 customer reviews.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
20
Retail & Shopping
15
Miscellaneous Services
8
Arts & Culture
7
Recreation & Entertainment
6
Healthcare & Medical
2

59 nearby places across 7 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

59 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Place Of Worships

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Place Of Worship

526 East 52nd Street

~0.2 mi
Ravenbrook Bible Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

4701 Central Avenue

~0.4 mi
Crossroads AME Church

Place Of Worship

4602 North College Avenue

~0.5 mi
Midtown Church

Place Of Worship

5610 Broadway Street

~0.5 mi
Northwood Christian Church

Place Of Worship

4550 Central Avenue

~0.6 mi
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church

Place Of Worship

4550 Central Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-317-908-8511Website

Banks

The National Bank of Indianapolis

Bank

4930 North Pennsylvania Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:30-17:30 Sa 09:00-12:00
Website

Restaurants

The Little India

Restaurant

653 East 52nd Street

~16 ft
Aristrocrat Pub & Restaurant

Restaurant

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~178 ft
+1-317-283-7388
Delicia

Restaurant

5215 North College Avenue

~335 ft
Pots and Pans Pie Company

Restaurant

4915 North College Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Mo 10:00-16:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00
+1-317-600-3475Website
Aroma Indian Cuisine & Bar

Restaurant

4907

~0.3 mi
Yats

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Greeks Pizza

Restaurant

4901 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi
Jazz Kitchen

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
+1-317-253-4900

Bars

Red Key Tavern

Bar

5170 North College Avenue

~27 ft
Sinking Ship

Bar

~0.2 mi

Cafes

Prufrock Coffee Company

Cafe

5168 North College Avenue

~44 ft
Good Morning Mama's

Cafe

1001 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi
Breadworks

Cafe

1050 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Cafe Patachou

Cafe

4901 North Pennsylvania Street

~0.5 mi
+1-317-925-2823Website
Hubbard & Cravens

Cafe

~0.5 mi

Pubs

Upland College Avenue Tasting Room

Pub

4842 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-317-602-3931
Twenty Tap

Pub

5406-08 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-317-602-8840

Fast Foods

Dunkin'

Fast Food

4851 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi05:00-19:00
+1 463-272-1732Website

Ice Creams

Lick

Ice Cream

~0.3 mi
The Clubhouse

Ice Cream

1049 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Dentists

Paul Peterson, DDS

Dentist

4809 North Pennsylvania Street

~0.5 mi
SoBro Dental

Dentist

4560 Ocean Street

~0.6 miMo-Th 08:00-15:00
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Hookah Lounges

New Paradise

Hookah Lounge

5164 North College Avenue

~77 ft

Tattoos

Big Lew's Tattoos Indy

Tattoo

5167 North College Avenue

~184 ft
Website

Events Venues

Habig Station

Events Venue

5201 North College Avenue

~207 ft
Website

Hairdressers

Black Orchid Barbers

Hairdresser

4842 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
Hair That Rocks

Hairdresser

1115 East 52nd Street

~0.3 mi
The Mae

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Studios

Hit City Recording, Inc.

Studio

~0.3 mi

Animal Boardings

Good Dog Hotel & Spa

Animal Boarding

5345 Winthrop Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website

Outdoor Seatings

[Restaurant Outdoor Seating]

Outdoor Seating

~87 ft

Fitness Centres

Voltage Pilates

Fitness Centre

1053 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi"by appointment only"
+1-812-350-1009Website
Couture Pilates

Fitness Centre

1057 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Studio 49 Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.5 mi

Parks

Canterbury Park

Park

5510 Carvel Avenue

~0.6 mi
Arsenal Park

Park

~0.6 mi

Frames

Petrov Framing & Fine Art

Frame

5172 North College Avenue

~30 ft
Website

Musics

Luna Music

Music

5202 North College Avenue

~90 ft
+1-317-283-5862

Books

Golden Hour Books

Books

5208 North College Avenue

~132 ft
Website

Gifts

The Local Radish

Gift

705 East 52nd Street

~231 ftTu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Website

Alcohols

The Bottle Shop

Alcohol

4901 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi

Antiques

Vintage 54 Collective

Antiques

5335 Winthrop Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
Solomon Paris Antiques and Interior Design

Antiques

1103 East 52nd Street

~0.3 mi
+1-317-413-9989Website

Supermarkets

The Fresh Market

Supermarket

5415 College Avenue & 54th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-317-259-9270
The Fresh Market

Supermarket

5415 North College Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-317-259-9270

Clothes

United State Of Indiana

Clothes

1051 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi
Website
The Urban Hippie Indy

Clothes

4601 North College Avenue

~0.5 mi
Heritage Clothier and Home

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Website
Civvies

Clothes

~0.5 mi
+1-317-653-1169Website

Beverages

Orangily

Beverages

1051 East 54th Street

~0.4 mi
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Florists

Posh Petals

Florist

~0.5 mi
+1-317-923-6000Website