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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.

How the algorithm scored this8 businesses ranked

As of August 2026, Ranked lists 8 indian restaurants in Awka, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity — never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

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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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