
The move here is simple. Start with warm garlic naan, then pick your heat level from mild to extra hot and settle into a plate of saag paneer or butter chicken. It’s the kind of place where you can decide on “medium-hot” and taste the spices bloom without losing the balance that keeps you reaching back for one more bite of curry-soaked bread.
Amul India Restaurant cooks the North Indian standards people in Columbus talk about for a reason. The menu runs deep with tandoori chicken, biryani, chicken makhani, and several goat curries, plus plenty of vegetarian choices like chana masala, malai kofta, and the spinach-and-paneer classic I go back to most. If you like to graze, there are samosas, pakoras, and chaat to start, and if you like to finish sweet, they keep the traditional desserts in rotation, from gulab jamun and kheer to ras malai.
Dine-in feels straightforward and unhurried, which makes it easy to bring family or a small group and share a spread at the table. If you’d rather keep it simple, online ordering is available for a quick pickup. Planning something larger is doable too, with stated options for catering and hosted parties, and they accept reservations so you can lock down a table at busier times.
Portion sizes are generous enough to leave you with leftovers, and the price tier stays comfortable for a sit-down meal in the northwest side of town. Most curry and tandoori entrées land in the mid-teens, so it’s easy to add a naan or a dessert without the bill getting away from you. The location on Sawmill Road makes it a convenient stop for Dublin and Worthington households, as well as anyone crisscrossing the metro for a reliable Indian dinner.
If you’re after classic North Indian dishes with adjustable heat and a menu that works for both meat-eaters and vegetarians, this is a straightforward pick in greater Columbus.
Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team