Middle Eastern & Indian

Cafe Parvaneh

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400-J South Elliott Rd (The Galleria)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 929-2779

Open Mon-Thu, 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm.

Fine Dining. Small, bright café offers predominantly Persian cuisine, with occasional additions of French and Russian dishes. Delicious array of marinated beef and chicken kabobs, saffron-flavored Basmati rice, stews, a variety of vegetarian dishes and homemade pastries. Afternoon tea. Beer & wine only. Outdoor dining. Smoke-free.

India Palace

508-A West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 942-8201

Open daily for lunch, 11:30am-2:30pm (Sat-Sun, till 3:30pm; daily for dinner, 5-10:30pm.

Fine, but inexpensive, Indian cuisine. Complete meals. Tandoor, vegetarian dishes and classic Indian breads. Buffets Fri-Sun.

Mint Restaurant

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504 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 929-6188

Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-2:30p.m.; and for dinner Mon-Fri, 5-10p.m., closing later on Sat-Sun.

Features contemporary northern Indian cuisine, including a daily buffet. Vegetarian. All ABC permits.

Saffron at Chapel Hill

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3140 Environ Way (at East 54)
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Directions

(919) 240-7491

Open Tue. - Sun. for lunch from 11 am - 2 pm and for dinner from 5 pm - 10 pm

Offering gourmet Indian dining in a rich and traditional Indian ambiance. Menu includes appetizers, soups and salads, vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood entrees, breads and rice and a good assortment of desserts. Catering is available for private events and business lunches.

Sage Cafe (The)

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd (Timberlyne)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-9266

Open Mon-Thu, 11:30am-3pm & 5-9pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-3pm & 5pm-midn.

Menu is 100% vegetarian and vegan-friendly, including entrées and sandwiches, plus homemade tiramisu. A house favorite is Persian eggplant paradise, made with split peas, saffron basmati rice and fragrant spices. Beer & wine only. Outside dining. Smoke-free.

Tandoor Indian

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1301 East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 967-6622

Open for lunch daily, 11:30am-3pm; for dinner Sun-Thu, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm.

Fine Dining. Authentic regional cooking of India, featuring a variety of specialty items, vegetarian dishes and the popular Tandoor (clay-oven) dishes. Daily lunch buffets and dinner buffets Fri-Sat. Beer & wine only. Free parking. Smoke-free.

Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe

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431 W. Franklin Street (The Courtyard)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

(919) 929-3833

Open Tue-Sat, 5pm - 9 pm. Dine in or take out

Indian, vegetarian and vegan.  The restaurant strives to source their produce and meat from small, local farms.