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Sitar Indian Cuisine: The Best Indian Food Resturant

India represented on a plate with diverse indian cuisines crafted by expert chefs and premium ingredients serving for over 25 years with top Indian Food restaurant, and creating a culinary journey rich and diverse like the history and culture of our Beloved India

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Best Indian food restaurant in Durham

About Us

Sitar indian Cuisine was established in 1998, establishing itself as a top Indian food restaurant settled in Durham, North Carolina, spreading authentic indian flavours among the community.

At Sitar, our core beliefs revolve around the stories told by each dish, offering tribute to the generations of cooks who shared their culinary secrets, ensuring the essence of India is revealed in each bite. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the kitchen. Sitar proudly sources the finest ingredients, making it a celebration of Indian cuisines.

Sitar Indian Cuisine represents India. Our Indian food Durham restaurant offers diverse indian cuisine for over 25 years, highlighting our legacy with flavours and service. With dedicated chefs who craft tastes and experiences accompanied by high-quality natural ingredients made by traditional methods, you feel India in your taste buds.

Best Indian food restaurant in Durham

Sitar Indian Cuisine Buffet

For those wanting to savour traditional Indian food delicacies, head over next door with your desired flavour exclusive to any part of India. We love food and wide varieties of it, like you do.

Sitar Indian Cuisine Buffet​

Our Menu

Get Relax. Eat.

We believe serving food is an art. Each dish is carefully crafted not just to entice your taste buds but also to your eyes. The chefs at Indian food Durham prepare each ingredient thoughtfully on the plate, creating an auspicious visual which also becomes too good to eat.

GOBI 65 - $9.00

Cauliflower florets marinated with spices, sautéed with spring onions, fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - $17.00

Chicken tikka cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce with herbs, a highly aromatic dish, an all time favorite.

KING PRAWN TANDOORI - $20.00

Large prawns marinated with herbs and yogurt, skewered and cooked in the tandoor, well garnished and served sizzling hot.

CHEF COMBO DELIGHT - $25.00

A generous combination of lamb, chicken and shrimp skewered and served richly garnished. 

CHICKEN 65 - $9.00

Tender pieces of chicken marinated with spices, sautéed with spring onions, fresh ginger, bell peppers and a tinge of vinegar. 

COCHIN - $17.00

Chicken, Beef, Goat (goat on the bone) or lamb cooked with coconut chips, curry leaves ,and southern masalas. A must try. 

LAMB NAWABI KEBAB - $20.00

Lamb marinated with exotic spices, yogurt, skewered and cooked in the tandoor, richly garnished. Served sizzling. 

GAJAR HALWA - $4.00

Warm grated carrots, khoya, nuts, raisins, ghee cooked on slow fire to get a perfect blend. The original halwa.

Testimonial

What They Say

Gemeesh Joseph
Great dining experience, freshest food I have seen being served. Dinner buffet was excellent and the service, food quality, restaurant ...
My favorite spot for Indian food. The owner and staff are always kind, polite, and attentive. The food is consistently delicious...
Nancy S​ author
Super good food and awesome cost. Will be back, the staff was super friendly, very helpful and service was great.
Nancy S

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Common questions

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Which is the best Indian food restaurant in Durham?

Sitar Indian Cuisine is amongst the best Indian food restaurants in Durham. We offer eye-pleasing and mouth-watering traditional Indian food.

Where can I find traditional Indian food in North Carolina?

Aside from the Indian Food restaurant in Durham, Sitar Indian Cuisine has outlets in numerous locations. You can find them on the website.

Is there any Indian food restaurant in Durham good for family dining?

Sitar Indian Cuisine is a South Indian Restaurant that offers a variety of traditional Indian foods. We are also ideal for family dining if you are looking for an indian food restaurant.

Does an Indian food restaurant usually offer North Indian and South Indian cuisine?

Sitar Indian cuisine offers both traditional indian food from North Indian and South Indian cuisines, making it a complete Indian food restaurant.

Can I order delivery from an authentic Indian food restaurant nearby?

Yes, you can opt for the delivery of traditional Indian foods nearby for your convenience.

How do I know if an Indian food restaurant serves high-quality, traditional food?

To know if an Indian restaurant serves high-quality, traditional food, check for an authentic regional menu, use of fresh spices, good reviews, and cleanliness. With over 25 years of experience and a traditional menu, Sitar ensures authentic flavors and top-quality Indian food.

What are the most popular South Indian dishes served in restaurants?

In traditional Indian restaurants the most popular South Indian dishes are masala dosa, Idli-sambar, Vada, Appam, biriyani, Gobi 65, Chicken 65 and coconut based curries.

Are traditional Indian desserts also popular in Durham restaurants?

Indian food Durham is also popular for indian desserts such as Gulab Jamun, Gajar Halwa and Kulfi, all these are served in Sitar Indian Cuisine.

What are some must-try traditional Indian food dishes?

Masala Dosa, Idli, biriyani, butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, Rogan Josh, Gobi 65, Gulab Jamun and Kulfi are some most try dishes in traditional indian restaurants.

How do South Indian restaurants like Sitar maintain authentic flavors in their dishes?

With the use of natural ingredients in traditional foods such as cocconut, curry leaves, tamarind and traditional methods like tadka, fermentation and balanced spices gifting spicy and also flavourful 

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