A Tourist’s Guide to Indian Food in Copenhagen

By the Indian Bites kitchen team, Pustervig 4, Copenhagen. Reviewed for accuracy on 29 June 2026.

If you are looking for great Indian food in Copenhagen as a tourist, the short answer is simple: head to the city centre. Indian Bites sits at Pustervig 4, a two minute walk from Stroget, where we serve authentic North Indian food made with spices we import directly from India. We have welcomed more than 200,000 guests across our locations and hold a 4.7 star Google rating from 533 reviews at our Copenhagen restaurant. This tourist guide explains what North Indian food actually is, what to order, what it costs, and how to find us, so you can eat well between sightseeing stops. We are open every day from 11:00 to 20:30, no reservation required.

What North Indian Food Is, and Why It Travels Well

Indian cuisine is regional, and what most visitors picture as classic Indian food comes from the north of the country. North Indian cooking is built on slow-simmered gravies, dairy such as cream and paneer, tandoor-baked breads, and layered spice blends rather than raw heat. The flavour comes from how the spices are treated, not just which ones are used.

The Spices Behind the Flavour

In our kitchen we lean on garam masala, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves and fenugreek, each one toasted and balanced for a specific dish. A technique called tadka, where whole spices are tempered in hot oil or ghee and poured over a dish at the end, is what gives our Dal Tadka its aroma. We toast and grind our spice blends in house because pre-ground mixes lose their fragrance quickly. This is the single biggest reason food at a real Indian restaurant tastes different from a supermarket jar of sauce.

It Is Aromatic, Not Just Hot

Many first-time visitors worry that Indian food will be too spicy. North Indian food is more about warmth and depth than fire. Butter Chicken, for example, is mild, creamy and slightly sweet. Because we finish each curry to order, we can dial the heat up for spice lovers or keep it gentle, including child-friendly versions. Our guests tell us this flexibility is what makes the menu easy for a mixed group of travellers.

What to Order: A First-Timer’s Menu

If this is your first proper Indian meal, a few dishes give you the full picture of North Indian cooking. Here is what we would put in front of a visitor sitting down at Pustervig for the first time.

The Dishes Our Guests Reorder Most

Butter Chicken is our most reordered main: tender chicken in a slow-simmered tomato and cream gravy, rounded with a touch of fenugreek and finished with butter just before it reaches your table. Chicken Tikka Masala is its smoky cousin, with marinated chicken in a spiced tomato sauce. For something vegetarian, Palak Paneer pairs soft cubes of cheese with fresh spinach and garam masala, and Dal Tadka is a comforting lentil dish that vegans love. Mains come with fragrant basmati rice and cost between 125 and 149 DKK.

Breads, Starters and Drinks

Do not skip the bread. Our naan is baked fresh to order, and the garlic and cheese versions are worth the small upgrade, priced from 25 to 35 DKK. Start with a crisp samosa or vegetable pakora, from 49 to 69 DKK, and cool everything down with a mango lassi at 39 DKK, a thick yoghurt drink that balances the spice beautifully. A full, satisfying meal for one usually comes to around 150 to 200 DKK, which is reasonable for a sit-down meal in central Copenhagen.

How to Find Us and When to Visit

We are at Pustervig 4, 1126 Copenhagen K, in the heart of Indre By. From Norreport station it is about a five minute walk, and we are close to Stroget, the Round Tower and Kobmagergade, so you can fold a meal into a day of sightseeing without going out of your way.

Opening Hours and How to Eat With Us

We are open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 20:30. You can dine in, take your food to go, or order Wolt delivery straight to your hotel. For takeaway we pack each curry and its rice separately and keep the breads in their own paper so nothing goes soggy on the way back, a small detail that matters when you are eating in a hotel room or a nearby park. Cash, credit cards and MobilePay are all accepted.

Practical Tips for Tourists

Lunch tends to be quieter than the evening rush, so if you want a relaxed table, arrive before 13:00 or after 14:30. All our meat is halal certified, and there are vegetarian and vegan options every day, which makes Indian Bites an easy choice for groups with different diets. If you are travelling with children, just tell us and we will keep their dish mild.

Planning your visit? See the full menu and book a table or order takeaway at indianbites.dk. You can also browse every dish and price on our menu page before you arrive.

Why Visitors Trust Indian Bites

Authentic Indian food in a new city should not be a gamble. Indian Bites has served more than 200,000 guests, holds a 4.7 star rating from 533 Google reviews at Pustervig, sources its spices directly from India, and serves halal certified meat with vegetarian and vegan options every day. We are open every day of the week, so wherever your Copenhagen itinerary takes you, a warm, freshly cooked North Indian meal is waiting in the city centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can tourists find authentic Indian food in Copenhagen?

Indian Bites at Pustervig 4, 1126 Copenhagen K, sits right in the city centre (Indre By), a short walk from Stroget and Norreport station. We serve authentic North Indian food and hold a 4.7 star Google rating from 533 reviews. We are open every day from 11:00 to 20:30, so you can drop in for lunch or dinner without a reservation.

How much does an Indian meal cost in central Copenhagen?

At Indian Bites, main courses such as Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala cost between 125 and 149 DKK and come with basmati rice. Appetisers like samosa and vegetable pakora are 49 to 69 DKK, freshly baked naan is 25 to 35 DKK, and a mango lassi is 39 DKK. A satisfying meal for one typically lands around 150 to 200 DKK.

Is the food at Indian Bites halal and suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. All our meat is halal certified, and we have vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu every day, including Palak Paneer, Dal Tadka and Channa Masala. Tell us about any allergies or dietary needs and our kitchen will guide you to the right dish.

Do I need to book a table, or can I just walk in?

Walk-ins are welcome at Pustervig 4 throughout the day. We are open every day from 11:00 to 20:30. If you are a larger group or visiting at peak dinner time, it helps to reserve ahead through indianbites.dk. You can also order takeaway or Wolt delivery if you prefer to eat at your hotel or in a nearby park.

How spicy is North Indian food, and can it be made milder?

North Indian food is aromatic rather than simply hot. Dishes like Butter Chicken are mild and creamy, while others carry more warmth. We finish each curry to order, so we can adjust the spice level up or down, including gentle versions for children. Just ask when you order.

What should a first-time visitor order at Indian Bites?

For a first visit we suggest Butter Chicken, a slow-simmered tomato and cream curry that is our most reordered dish, paired with garlic naan and a mango lassi. If you want something vegetarian, Palak Paneer with fresh spinach and soft paneer is a guest favourite. Add a samosa to start and you have a complete introduction to North Indian cooking.

Last updated: 29 June 2026