Authentic South Indian Chettinad cuisine — every masala ground fresh that morning, every dish a story from Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Rated 4.6 stars across 1,200+ reviews. The best Indian dining in Central Texas.
For Cedar Park residents, House of Chettinad in Leander is the obvious answer to Indian food — just 10 minutes north via Ronald Reagan Blvd. It is the closest authentic South Indian restaurant to Cedar Park (78613, 78630) and decisively the best. No Indian restaurant inside Cedar Park compares to the depth, authenticity and experience on offer here.
Cedar Park is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and its dining scene is still catching up. House of Chettinad fills the gap completely: a full-service South Indian Chettinad kitchen, the Aruvi craft bar with the best happy hour in the area (cocktails $7, beer $5, every day 5–7pm), and a menu that spans biryani, dosas, tandoor, curries and Indo-Chinese. Cedar Park families and professionals make this a weekly destination.
Seeragasamba rice — the small-batch aromatic grain from Dindigul district — cooked with tender mutton in the Chettinad dum tradition. The gold standard of Tamil biryani, made from scratch daily.
Every masala ground fresh each morning from whole spices — kalpasi, marathi mokku, star anise, Guntur chillies. No pre-made pastes. The real flavours of Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
Crispy Benne dosa, ghee-roast dosa, idli, vada and the full South Indian lunch thali. Served Tuesday–Sunday 11:30am–3pm. The most complete South Indian tiffin menu in Central Texas.
Central Texas's only dedicated Indian restaurant craft bar. Cocktails from $7, beer $5, wine $7 — every day 5–7pm. Best happy hour near Cedar Park TX. Double happy hour Fri–Sat 10–11pm.
Malai chicken tikka, hariyali chicken, tandoor prawns, paneer tikka and whole roasted cauliflower — all straight from our clay tandoor oven. The best tandoor platter in the Austin area.
Full-service Indian catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties across Cedar Park, Austin, and greater Texas. Call (512) 900-8322 or (408) 564-1780 (catering & events).
"The House of Chettinad is far and away the best experience I've had at an ethnic restaurant in America. The presentation is elevated, the cocktail pairing is on point, and the spices are a beautiful medley." — Rajesh K., Google
"Best Indian food in Austin hands down. What they're doing here with authentic Chettinad cuisine is unlike anything I've found in Texas." — Jessica H., OpenTable
"I've eaten South Indian food in Chennai, Singapore, and London — House of Chettinad holds up to all of them. The authenticity here is real, not a watered-down Americanized version." — Rohit G., Google
House of Chettinad is at 15241 Ronald Reagan Blvd STE 114, Leander TX 78641 — approximately 10 minutes north via Ronald Reagan Blvd from Cedar Park. We serve ZIP codes 78613, 78630 and the surrounding area.
Phone: (512) 900-8322 · Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun: 11:30am–3pm, 5:30–10pm · Fri–Sat: 11:30am–3pm, 5:30–11pm
House of Chettinad is just 10 minutes from Cedar Park (78613, 78630) at 15241 Ronald Reagan Blvd STE 114, Leander TX. With 4.6 stars across 1,200+ reviews it is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Cedar Park area — serving authentic Chettinad cuisine, Dindigul biryani, Benne dosa and the Aruvi craft bar.
House of Chettinad specialises in South Indian Chettinad cuisine from Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu — one of India's most celebrated regional cooking traditions. The menu spans Dindigul biryanis, Chettinad curries, coastal seafood, tandoor grills, Benne dosas, tiffin and Indo-Chinese fusion. North Indian classics including butter chicken and chicken tikka are also served.
Yes. An extensive vegetarian menu covers dosas, idli, vada, paneer dishes, vegetable biryani, and vegetarian curries. Many items can be made vegan on request. All vegetarian dishes are clearly marked on the menu.
House of Chettinad is located at 15241 Ronald Reagan Blvd STE 114, Leander TX 78641 — approximately approximately 10 minutes north via Ronald Reagan Blvd from Cedar Park. It is easily accessible and well worth the drive for authentic South Indian Chettinad cuisine.
Yes. Full-service Indian catering is available for corporate events, weddings, private parties and cultural celebrations throughout Cedar Park, Leander, Austin and greater Texas. Call (512) 900-8322 or visit the catering page for details.
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