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Best Indian Restaurants in Awka — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best indian restaurants in Awka? We've ranked the top 8 indian restaurants in Awka, Anambra State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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How to choose safely

What to check before choosing indian restaurants in Awka

Rankings are a starting point. For this category, these are the checks that most often separate a useful recommendation from a risky one.

  • Check recency

    Restaurants change fast. Recent reviews and photos matter more than old popularity signals.

  • Match the occasion

    Confirm ambience, parking, reservation rules, family-friendliness, and menu availability before going.

  • Watch consistency

    Repeated comments about service speed, cleanliness, portions, and pricing are more useful than one viral review.

8 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    Roots Restaurant & Cafe, Awka — photo

    Roots Restaurant & Cafe, Awka

    74.8/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars18 reviews

    11 Abakaliki St, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Warm hospitality and welcoming atmosphere praised across reviews.

    • great ambience
    • friendly staff
    • delicious food
    • warm welcome
    • enjoyable experience
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency83
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Obele ★★★★★ It's feels good to be here in Roots love the ambience and the hospitality and warm welcome
    • abumchukwu O. ★★★★★ It was an exciting place to be
  • 2
    Five Star Foods And Restaurant — photo

    Five Star Foods And Restaurant

    69.7/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars827 reviews₦₦

    Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Large variety of food sections including VIP lounge and shawarma spot, but service is consistently slow.

    • slow service
    • variety of food
    • shawarma
    • burnt wrap
    • no running water
    • beautiful environment
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume97
    • Review recency58
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment43
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Don E. ★★★★ Terrible service - they had soup but no swallow (semo, fufu or garri). We waited for 30 minutes for swallow and in the interim nobody attended to us or managed. Very unorganized.
    • Ifunanya E. ★★★★★ I got a burnt wrap, could have tasted better if not for the burnt wrap. I hope I get some compensation.
  • 3
    CANDLES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE — photo

    CANDLES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

    68.5/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars74 reviews

    Rt.Hon. Uche Okafor street, Awka 420112, Anambra, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers both local and intercontinental dishes displayed for selection, with a focus on aesthetic ambiance.

    • aesthetic ambiance
    • local dishes
    • intercontinental dishes
    • popcorn
    • expensive prices
    • rude staff
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume63
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Benjamin C. ★★★★★ The have sorted food in display to choose from, both local and intercontinental dishes. I don't have problems locating the food of my choice. I like the place. 👍
    • Chukwubuikem O. ★★★★★ There popcorn is soooo sweet ! You need to taste there beef rice 🤭.. I too love candles no worry 😉
  • 4
    Ofiaku kitchen — photo

    Ofiaku kitchen

    66.0/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars406 reviews₦₦

    #6 Secretariate Road, 63CJ+RRQ Aroma, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria

    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume87
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Bright O. ★★★★★ There food is nice, however they needs to upgrade their customer service. Most of their waitress appears to too nonchalant
    • Egbon J. ★★★★★ Ofiaku is top notch for all kinds of food. My favourite is the vegetable sauce paired with non salted white rice. 😁 I'll give 8/10
  • 5
    NRI GBOO — photo

    NRI GBOO

    62.6/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    Works department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Ifite Awka, Awka 420102, Anambra, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency76
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Oluebube O. ★★★★★ The atmosphere isn't the best but the food is great
    • Rey ★★★★★ Nri gboo offers a truly exceptional dining experience. Every dish is breathtaking, presented like a work of art and made with vibrant, fresh ingredients. The flavors are outstanding—each one is a perfect balance of creativity and skill. It's a memorable meal made with obvious passion. I highly recommend it and can't wait to go back!
  • 6
    Piyo's Kitchen — photo

    Piyo's Kitchen

    55.8/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars5 reviews

    7433+H9V Bucon Lodge, Miracle Jct, Awka 420116, Anambra, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume26
    • Review recency14
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuella A. ★★★★★ I don over crave for more🤤. You get the taste,feel and satisfaction you seek in a meal.....simply the best😘😘
    • Victor I. ★★★★★ Their food is very tasty and standard🔥. It’s also affordable
  • 7
    Mr Bole Native Kitchen — photo

    Mr Bole Native Kitchen

    15.6/ 100
    Not yet rated0 reviews

    Mr Bole Native Kitchen 5 Decking Junction, Ifite Rd, opposite PUCO Café, Awka 420110, Anambra, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated indian restaurants in Awka?

Roots Restaurant & Cafe, Awka is currently ranked #1 with 4.6 stars from 18 Google reviews.

How many indian restaurants are in Awka?

We currently track 8 indian restaurants in Awka, Anambra State.

How are these indian restaurants ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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