Flavors of India at North Market, Columbus, Ohio
Samosas, chana masala, and garlic naan are the trio regulars point to first at Flavors of India inside North Market Downtown. The stall has been cooking Northern Indian comfort dishes here since 1991, a family-run anchor with recipes that read simple and taste like they’ve been tended for hours.
My go-to order is a combo plate built around the chana masala, plus a crisp samosa on the side and warm garlic naan to scoop it all up. Portions are straightforward and built for a quick market meal, but the spicing hits that homestyle balance you want from a curry-and-rice plate.
Owned and operated by Raj and Billan Brar, the kitchen focuses on village-style cooking with fresh ingredients sourced daily. You’ll find plenty of vegetarian choices, with vegan options throughout the menu, vegan naan available on request, and noted gluten-free picks as well. If you’re deciding for a group, the combo plates make it easy to mix a couple of curries and share a basket of naan without overthinking it.
The North Market setting keeps things casual. Order at the counter, watch the curries get ladled over basmati, and plan to grab a communal table upstairs or carry out if the market is busy. The draw here is reliable, familiar Northern Indian fare from a team that has cooked for downtown workers, convention crowds, and market regulars for more than three decades.
- Location: Inside North Market Downtown, Columbus, Ohio
- Typical hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday and Monday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Known for:Samosas, Chana Masala, Garlic Naan
- Dietary options: Vegetarian and vegan selections; vegan naan on request; gluten-free options
- Established: 1991; family-run by Raj and Billan Brar
- Phone: 614-228-1955
If you want a quick, no-fuss Northern Indian meal while you’re at North Market Downtown, this longtime stall’s combo plates and flexible veg options make it an easy choice.
Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team