Indiranagar is packed with cafes, breweries, bistros and North Indian grills, sometimes on the same stretch of road. With that much choice, it is easy to pick on looks and end up with the wrong kind of evening. Here is what to check first, with our own kebab and tandoor kitchen, Kund Indian Barbeque, as the example.
Kund Indian Barbeque at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Address | 303, Ashoka Terrace, 5th Main Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru 560038 |
| Monday to Friday | Lunch 12:00 to 4:00 PM, dinner 7:00 to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Lunch 12:00 to 5:30 PM, dinner 7:00 to 11:00 PM |
| Food | Veg and non-veg North Indian, built around the tandoor, the handi and thalis. No MSG, no artificial colour, pure ghee and butter only |
| Format | À la carte, not a grill-at-your-table buffet |
| Alcohol | Not served |
| Seating | 45 to 55 seats, ground floor, fully air-conditioned |
| Booking | WhatsApp or call +91 99386 00434; walk-ins welcome |
What makes a good restaurant for your occasion in Indiranagar?
Decide what the evening is really about: the food, the drinks or the setting. If it is the food, a kitchen that does one thing well usually beats a menu that tries everything. Kund is food-first: kebabs, curries and breads, no bar, and a modest room. That suits some plans and not others.
| Your plan | Is Kund a good fit? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A kebab dinner with friends | Yes | The tandoor is the centre of our menu |
| Family lunch with kids or grandparents | Yes | Veg and non-veg choices, no alcohol at the tables, and a ground-floor room |
| Drinks night | No | We do not serve alcohol |
| A party of ten or more | Message first | The booths keep a group together, but the room is 45 to 55 seats |
| A grill-at-your-table buffet | No | We are à la carte, so you order dish by dish |
The "barbeque" in our name means Indian barbeque: meat, fish, paneer and vegetables marinated and cooked in a clay tandoor.
Location, accessibility and the best time to visit
We are at 303, Ashoka Terrace, on 5th Main Road in Indiranagar 1st Stage. If you are coming by metro, Indiranagar station on the Purple Line is the stop to aim for; the map on our contact page gives the walking route.
The dining room is on the ground floor, with no stairs between the street and your table, and it is fully air-conditioned. If anyone in your group needs help at the entrance, message us before you come.
The room is a fair size but it fills, so timing makes a real difference.
| When | Our hours | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday lunch | 12:00 to 4:00 PM | Arrive near opening for the widest choice of tables |
| Weekday dinner | 7:00 to 11:00 PM | The kitchen is closed between 4:00 and 7:00 PM |
| Weekend lunch | 12:00 to 5:30 PM | Open through the afternoon, so a 4 PM late lunch works |
| Weekend evenings | 7:00 to 11:00 PM | Peak hours, so message ahead |
Ambience: family meal, date, catch-up or group outing?
Kund is small and simple, with the attention on the food, not the décor. One guest put it this way: "The ambience gives a very homely vibe. You could just walk in to have lassi, chaas or a complete meal."
- Families: with no bar and a mix of veg and non-veg plates, it is an easy choice for three generations at one table. Finish with gajar halwa. More on family dining.
- Dates: tables sit close, so come at a quieter hour if you would like to talk.
- Catch-ups: order two or three kebabs for the table first, then add curries and breads as you go.
- Groups: message ahead, or bring the food to you with our North Indian catering.
How to check menu variety and dietary options
At a barbeque-led restaurant, look at the range of what comes out of the tandoor, then check whether vegetarians get more than one paneer dish. These are the grill dishes guests come back for at Kund:
| Dish | What it is | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Chicken | Marinated chicken roasted in the clay tandoor | Full or half, on the menu since 2003 |
| Tangari Kabab | Chicken drumsticks roasted in the tandoor | On the bone |
| Murg Kalimirch | Chicken kebab in a black pepper marinade | Peppery rather than chilli-hot |
| Murg Lasoni Kabab | Garlic-marinated chicken kebab | Order it with green chutney |
| Tandoori Prawn and Fish Tikka | Seafood from the tandoor | Ajwaini and malai machhi too |
| Paneer Tikka | Cottage cheese charred in the tandoor | Served with mint chutney |
| Mili Juli and Corn Sheek Kabab | Spiced vegetable or corn mince on skewers | Good vegetarian starters |
| Malai Soya Chaap | Soya chaap in a creamy marinade | A vegetarian favourite |
The full list is on the tandoor and kebabs page. Beyond the tandoor, guests order the Dal Makhni, Mutton Rogan Josh, Paneer Lababdar, Stuffed Paneer Kulcha, Mutton Biryani and the thalis.
- Vegetarians: the menu has plenty for a full veg meal: paneer tikka, malai soya chaap, sheek kebabs, Dal Makhni, Paneer Lababdar and twenty vegetarian handi dishes.
- Allergies: tandoori marinades usually contain yoghurt, and malai dishes use cream. Some dishes use cashew, so tell us about any allergy.
- Heat: ask how spicy a marinade is before you order a whole plate.
What reviews can tell you about service and consistency
When reviews written years apart praise the same dishes, the kitchen is probably consistent.
| Source | What it noticed |
|---|---|
| Google reviews | 4.0 stars from more than 1,200 reviews; tandoori chicken, kebabs, thalis and gajar halwa get frequent mentions |
| Long-time guests | "Have been visiting this place from past 13 years and it has never disappointed." The same dishes, the same family, since 2003 |
| First-time guests | "The portion size was perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Tandoori Chicken full of flavour." |
Good reviews also show trade-offs. When the room is full on a weekend evening, service takes longer, so avoid peak hours if you are short on time. Read more on the reviews section.
When it makes sense to reserve ahead
Message ahead for weekend evenings, groups of six or more, and any meal where you need a table at a fixed time. In a room this size, a large group needs planning.
- WhatsApp or call +91 99386 00434 with your date, time and headcount, or use the booking form.
- Mention children, elderly guests or allergies.
- If you are running late, let us know so we can hold the table.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for when choosing a restaurant?
Decide if the outing is about food, drinks or setting, then check hours, seating and recent reviews. Kund Indian Barbeque on 5th Main Road is a food-first restaurant in Indiranagar: North Indian kebabs and curries from the tandoor, both veg and non-veg, in a 45–55-seat dining room with no bar.
Is it better to book a table in advance?
Yes, for weekend evenings and groups. Kund Indian Barbeque in Indiranagar seats 45 to 55, so a message ahead is the surest way to get a table at a busy time. WhatsApp +91 99386 00434 with your date, time and headcount. Weekday lunches are easier to walk in for.
How can I check if a place is suitable for families or groups?
Check the menu range, whether alcohol is served, and how big the room is. Kund Indian Barbeque in Indiranagar serves veg and non-veg North Indian food without alcohol, on the ground floor, fully air-conditioned, which suits families. Groups of six or more should message ahead so the booths can be kept together.
What is the best time to visit to avoid a long wait?
At Kund Indian Barbeque in Indiranagar, arrive soon after lunch opens at 12 PM, or come for a late lunch on Saturday or Sunday, when lunch runs till 5:30 PM. Weekend evenings are the busiest time. Dinner is 7 to 11 PM every day, and the kitchen is closed between lunch and dinner.
Kund Indian Barbeque, 303, Ashoka Terrace, 5th Main Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bengaluru 560038. Open all seven days: lunch 12:00 to 4:00 PM (weekends till 5:30 PM), dinner 7:00 to 11:00 PM. WhatsApp or call +91 99386 00434.
Dishes and hours can change. Message us to check before you visit.
