Our Story

Founded in 1995, India K' Raja is Henrico County’s first Indian restaurant and the pioneer of authentic Indian cuisine in the Richmond area. Locally owned and operated by the Sappal family, we serve the rich flavors, traditions, and modern hospitality of India to the RVA community. Voted Best Indian Restaurant time and again, we continue to enrich the Indian Food Culture in Central Virginia. We are thankful for the Love from our Guests; Loyalty from our Employees; Confidence from our Vendors; Support from our Community; and Respect from our Peers in the restaurant business.

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Our Raving Fans

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Elizabeth Franck ★ ★ ★ ★ ★The food is always wonderful here and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I am always happy when I eat here or order from here. They are very conscientious about allergies. They have even called me when I ordered takeout before to make sure I knew something had coconut in it on the off chance I could not have coconut.
Annaka Meadows ★ ★ ★ ★ ★My wife and I love this place!! We went the first time for the lunch buffet (weekends and some holidays) and loved it. Today we came back and had the lunch special—chicken korma is picture
Nikki Gangi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★The best Indian food I've ever had, to date. And ALL the vegan options. Traveling around the country for work, we've tried too much Indian food to count, this place is phenomenal. Not too spicy, but with SO much flavor, all cooked perfectly. Best pakora. I mean. Wow. I didn't know, I just didn't know. No other place will suffice now.
Angela Davenport ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Really amazing food! The depth of flavors with the spices used was simply a party in my mouth. Kind greeting upon entry. Very helpful server and a 2nd server checked in as well. I was so surprised even with the rice pudding. I could taste the vanilla bean not extract the actual bean. You have to experience this food!!
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Matt R ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Staff was very attentive and helpful. I typically like things on the spicier side so I got the chicken vindaloo. That was terrific. Also got the bullet naan which is something I had never gotten anywhere before, but it's a really good spicy naan and I loved it.
Kristen L ★ ★ ★ ★ ★This was my first time trying Indian food. Tony was super helpful with suggestions. The vegetable samosas are delicious and flavorful. We tried the plain naan and the garlic naan, both were perfectly cooked and delicious. My husband got chicken curry and I got butter chicken. Both dishes were fantastic and filling. Everything I've eaten from here has been so tasty.
Kara S. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Me and my boyfriend decided to finally try this place and will be returning! The staff was exceptionally nice and explained dishes we had not tried before. Food was delicious and chicken was juicy. It's smaller establishment but we loved family-run feel of it. Also the garlic naan was a home run for us!
Tiffany S. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★We had the vegetable samosas, lamb vindaloo lunch special and split the gulab jamun and it was all very delicious!!
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Sherpa589767 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Really nice experience, I ordered Lamb it was really good however I’ve never liked lamb idk why this time I wanted to give it another try. The server noticed I was having a hard time and he switched my food to butter chicken. The service was exceptional, will be coming back!
Crystal H ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Always wonderful!! Pleasant staff. Calm environment. Delicious food, perfectly spiced. This is my hubby and mines favorite!
Carla W ★ ★ ★ ★ ★The atmosphere was welcoming and the food here was a solid 10/10! Reddy was especially helpful, so enthusiastic and so attentive! The chai in particular was a hit for me.
Harish N ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Had a good experience, everything was a bit expensive but good to go once in a while. There are good food options, and the service was good.
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Carolyn Davidson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Seriously - we love this restaurant! They updated the dining room - it is so nice and welcoming. The people there are just the nicest. And the food? WOW. We live in Southside and make the trip regularly to come and eat because it is just SO good. I am not sure I have ever had a bad dish there. Love this place!
CeeDee Rellington ★ ★ ★ ★ ★It was my first time eating Indian food and it will not be my last! Thank you to the owner for helping me and my best friend understand the dishes and decide on what to eat! Everything was so good! And the Cheddar Naan was sooooooo good!
Rebecca L Kelley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Met friends there recently for the lunch buffet. Everything was delicious! I especially enjoyed the mango lassi. Even went back for seconds!!
Nick Stowe ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Tried it for the first time and did the take out buffet. It was very clean and relaxing. The employee that greeted me was very nice and helpful which was surprising as I usually don't expect that mind of service when I get carryout. The food was equally as amazing. I will definitely be back