Madras Indian Grill | Our Story
Bold spices, rich traditions, Grand Rapids
Madras Indian Grill is a culinary destination in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where every plate is a celebration of bold spices, aromatic herbs, and the rich traditions passed down through generations. We invite you to pull up a chair and taste the story for yourself.
A tradition carried in every spice
Our kitchen is shaped by a deep respect for authentic Indian cooking — the slow-bloomed aromatics, the carefully layered spice blends, and the regional techniques of the South that give each dish its soul. Every plate tells a story of authenticity and passion, as it has for generations before us.
A menu of many journeys
The menu spans the breadth of Indian flavor: street-style snacks, South Indian curries and biryanis, Madras Specials rooted in the cuisine of the South, and an Indo-Chinese section that adds yet another dimension to the experience. It is a wide, vivid map — and every dish on it is crafted with the same commitment to quality.
From the clay oven
Our tandoor is the beating heart of the kitchen, the source of the clay oven-grilled kababs and freshly baked breads that guests return for time and again. There is something primal and celebratory about food that arrives sizzling, straight from fire to table.
Gather, savor, celebrate
Whether you join us in the dining room, pack a takeout feast for the family, or let us cater your next birthday, wedding, or corporate event, every occasion deserves food this good. Our weekend lunch buffet — with rotating menus every Friday through Sunday — is an open invitation to explore the full range of what we do, one generous plate at a time.