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.
Liberty Hill is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas — and as it grows, its residents increasingly choose to make the easy 12-minute drive east to House of Chettinad in Leander for the best Indian food in the area. There is no authentic Indian restaurant in Liberty Hill itself; House of Chettinad is the natural and definitive destination for Liberty Hill's 78642 zip code.
What Liberty Hill residents find when they arrive is a restaurant unlike anything in the immediate area — authentic South Indian Chettinad cooking from Chef Mahendran G, with every masala ground fresh daily, a craft bar (Aruvi) serving Indian-inspired cocktails, and a happy hour that's become a weekly ritual for Liberty Hill families and professionals. The Hill Country is beautiful; the biryani here is worth the short drive.
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 Liberty Hill 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 Liberty Hill, 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 12 minutes east via TX-29 from Liberty Hill. We serve ZIP codes 78642 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 in Leander TX is the best Indian restaurant near Liberty Hill TX — just 12 minutes east via TX-29. At 15241 Ronald Reagan Blvd STE 114, Leander TX 78641, it has 4.6 stars across 1,200+ reviews and serves authentic South Indian Chettinad cuisine. There is no comparable Indian restaurant in Liberty Hill (78642) itself.
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 12 minutes east via TX-29 from Liberty Hill. 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 Liberty Hill, Leander, Austin and greater Texas. Call (512) 900-8322 or visit the catering page for details.
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