Your guide to the best curry spots in Belfast

With various locations around the city; one on Donegall Pass in the University Quarter, one in Carrick, and one in East Belfast; Kamakura Sushi and Ramen is a great shout for delicious and traditional Japanese cuisine no matter where you find yourself. With the aim of giving every food lover a real Japanese dining experience, you can expect delicious food, a modern Japanese interior, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Without compromising on quality and freshness, they offer a wide variety of delicious sushi, sashimi, noodles, teppanyaki, and more. When it comes to curry, you can expect everything from chicken or vegetable katsu curry, soba, ramen, cha han, and more. So, if you want an authentic taste of Japan, make sure to add Kamakuri Sushi and Ramen to your Belfast bucket list.

Located in the beautiful St Anne’s Square at the edge of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, 7 Spice is, in our humble opinion, one of the most underrated restaurants in the city. Specialising in delicious Bangladeshi cuisine, you can expect a vast array of flavourful dishes to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, from tasty spiced vegetables to creamy, meaty curries. With a luxuriously decorated dining room and seven VIP dining pods, this is the perfect place to enjoy a meal out with friends while watching the comings and goings of the bustling Cathedral Quarter.

With a vast array of classic curries like madras, korma, bhuna, tikka masala, and more, as well as a great selection of signature dishes like their Bengali lamb chop marinated in yogurt and mixed herbs with special roast potatoes and 7 Spice salad, their chicken kofta curry featuring deep fried spicy chicken balls with a tomato and curry sauce, and their popular tree of life, which is roasted cauliflower in a tomato sauce with pistachio nuts, onion, and salsa, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the delicious options available here.

One of Belfast’s best-loved Asian dining experiences, Zen is an Asian fusion restaurant offering a unique range of delicious Japanese and Chinese dishes with a traditional feel and a fiery modern twist. Having won numerous awards for its high standard of cuisine and hospitality, this is one spot you certainly can’t skip when looking for an epic curry in Belfast.

From sweet and sour chicken breast Cantonese style to sizzling wasabi pepper monkfish tails, stir fried shredded duck Japanese-style to a creamy vegetarian conscious curry with sliced tofu, assorted vegetables, and pineapple in a coconut curry sauce, there’s something to suit all tastes here. Not to mention their epic cocktails, which make the perfect companion to their flavourful menu of Asian dishes.

Perhaps one of the best-loved Indian restaurants in Belfast City, Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge is not only renowned for its authentic Indian flavourful but also its high standard of friendly hospitality, which keeps diners coming back time and time again. Located on Great Victoria Street, Nu Delhi has operated in the heart of the city for over a decade, highlighting just how much of a staple this epic Indian restaurant is to Belfast’s fabric. They were even recently voted the best restaurant in Northern Ireland!

Their menu features a fantastic range of old classics like Tikka Masala alongside a mix of never seen before flavours in Northern Ireland. By combining the finest local ingredients with a fusion mix of Indian spices and traditional cooking techniques, you can expect nothing short of exquisite flavour from each and every dish.

Closing out our list of the best places for curry in Belfast is the popular Bengal Brasserie on the Ormeau Road. A much-loved spot for those enjoying a romantic date night, celebrating special occasions, or just catching up with friends, this spot is ideally located just south of the city. When it comes to curry, you can expect everything from chicken, lamb, and vegetable tikka to a spicy aromatic nagi, jalfrezi to monkfish macchi, and so much more. Offering perhaps one of the biggest menus in Belfast when it comes to Indian food, you’ll want to visit with a group so you can pick a selection of delicious dishes, put them in the middle of the table, and share!