Hong Kong is a truly cosmopolitan country. Even with the shadow of Mainland China in the horizon, many cultures and cuisines flourish amongst the many immigrants that reside in the small country. India has become one of the major culinary forces in the area and the following are the best Indian restaurants in Hong Kong.

1. Taste Better Curry. Located on Graham Street, this Indian eatery really lives up to its name. Aside from providing many choices of curry dishes, the prices are reasonable to a working Indian in the country.

2. Tandoor Indian Restaurant. The restaurant has been operating for over two decades and has become a must place for Indians visiting or residing in Hong Kong. The best time would be the lunch buffet where a wide range of tandoori dishes and curries are offered to its patrons.

3. Indian Curry Club. Situated in a corner on Wing Wah Lane very near the clubs of Lan Kwai Fong, this is a small unpretentious restaurant with reasonable costs for mouthwatering curries.

4. Koh-I-noor. This is a restaurant that offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food. Much of the cuisine comes from Northern India and its must haves include Whole Leg of Lamb and King Prawns Curry.

5. Jashan. Hollywood Road is home to Jashan. The menu provides options of many Indian delicacies depending on their tolerance on spices. The restaurant is homely and the prices are pretty reasonable.

6. The Delhi Club. Located in the notorious Chungking Mansions, this is one Indian restaurant for great Indian dishes and homey ambience. Just be careful going to and from your car.

7. Gaylord Indian Restaurant. This Indian restaurant is located in Tsim sha Tsui's Ashley Road and has been in operation for three decades. Aside from the great ambience and food, there is an Indian live band playing music nightly.

8. Curry Pot. This is a hole in the wall eatery located in Wanchai that has been serving great Indian cuisine for twenty year or so. If you want authentic Northern Indian fare, this is the place to be.

9. Surya Restaurant. This is a basement restaurant that bodes well from its tandoor specialties and authentic Indian surroundings. The staircase though needs work as it may be quite an issue after a full meal.

So when in the former Crown Colony, these are the places to go when your appetite whets for true Indian food. Be it curry, tandoori meals or an authentic signature dish, these restaurants can fill your belly with tastes of home