About Indian Grill N Curry
Our Story, Tradition, and Passion for Indian Cuisine
From a small kitchen on Lahaina's Front Street to a family-run table in Kihei, our story is one of resilience, tradition, and a deep respect for Indian cooking.
Our Story
A Restaurant Built Twice, With the Same Heart
Indian Grill N Curry opened on Lahaina's historic Front Street in 2019, founded to bring honest, unhurried North Indian cooking to Maui. Word spread quickly — not because of marketing, but because of the food: slow-built gravies, fresh-baked naan, and tandoor-grilled kebabs cooked the way they're cooked in North India.
In 2023, our original restaurant was lost. What didn't change was the team, the recipes, or the commitment to this island. We rebuilt in Kihei, on Maui's South Shore, and reopened our doors to a community that welcomed us back with open arms. Every dish on our menu today carries that same recipe book — and a little more gratitude than before.
Mission & Values
Cooking With Intention, Serving With Warmth
Our mission is simple: cook the way Indian food deserves to be cooked, and treat every guest like they've been invited to our own table.
- Never cut corners on spice or technique
- Welcome every guest regardless of dietary need
- Support and hire from our local Maui community
- Keep recipes rooted in tradition, not trends
Integrity
Honest sourcing and honest cooking, every service.
Hospitality
Every table is treated like a guest in our home.
Freshness
Nothing pre-made, nothing rushed.
Tradition
Recipes that haven't been shortcut for convenience.
Our Philosophy
Authentic Indian Cooking Philosophy
We believe Indian food is built in layers — spice bloomed in hot oil, onions caramelized past the point of impatience, and gravies given the time they need. Nothing on our menu is a shortcut, and every dish is finished to order, not held under a heat lamp.
Ingredients & Spices
Fresh Ingredients, Ground In-House
Whole spices are roasted and ground fresh at the restaurant, not sourced pre-mixed. Produce, herbs, and proteins are ordered to be used within days, not weeks — and our meats are prepared to halal standards throughout the menu.
- Whole spices roasted and ground in-house
- Halal-sourced meats
- House-made paneer and chutneys
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes made from scratch
Daily Prep
Spice blends made fresh each morning.
Plant-Forward
A full vegetarian and vegan menu, not an afterthought.
Traditional Recipes
Recipes Rooted in North Indian & Nepalese Kitchens
Our menu leans into North Indian classics — tandoori grilling, rich Mughlai gravies, dum-steamed biryani — alongside Nepalese-style momos and chilli dishes that reflect our kitchen team's own roots. Nothing is adapted to be milder or faster; it's cooked the way it's meant to be.
Meet the Kitchen
Led by Chef Javed
Our kitchen is led by Chef Javed, who has guided the restaurant's recipes since our first location in Lahaina. His approach blends classic Punjabi and Mughlai technique with the comfort of Nepalese home cooking — a reflection of the diverse culinary backgrounds represented in our kitchen.
Every new team member trains directly at the tandoor and the stove before ever plating a dish for a guest.
Tandoor-Trained
Every cook trains hands-on at the tandoor.
Recipe-Led
Recipes carried from our first Lahaina kitchen.
The Experience
What to Expect When You Visit
Warm & Welcoming
A relaxed dining room suited to date nights, families, and groups alike.
Lanai Seating
Outdoor tables catch Maui's evening breeze.
Family-Style Sharing
Platters built for passing around the table.
Our Commitment
Food Quality Commitments
- Every curry made to order, never batch-reheated for service
- Halal-prepared meats throughout the menu
- Spice levels adjusted honestly to each guest's request
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes prepared with dedicated care
- Fresh naan and roti baked to order in the tandoor
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Explore the full menu, from tandoori starters to slow-simmered curries.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The restaurant is run day to day by the family and kitchen team that founded it in Lahaina in 2019.
We roast and grind whole spices in-house rather than using pre-mixed blends, and source proteins prepared to halal standards.
Yes, our dining room and lanai seating can accommodate groups; for parties of six or more we recommend calling ahead.
Our clay tandoor reaches very high, consistent heat, which is what gives our naan its char and our kebabs their smoky depth — a method we've used since day one.