Menus checked November 2026
What Indian food costs in Columbus
Typical prices for 5 dishes, from 10 restaurant menus we read. The dot is the typical (middle) price; the band shows where most places sit. Prices are in US dollars.
Saag Paneer$168 menus
Korma$158 menus
Chana Masala$1410 menus
Samosa$68 menus
Naan$5.258 menus
typical price middle half of prices
Where the favourites cost less
The lowest prices we found for the most-listed dishes. Portions and what comes with the dish differ, so check the menu.
Chana Masala
Typical $14
- Yak N Yeti, Blacklick: $8.39
- Daawat Indian Bistro, Lewis Center: $10.99
- Madras Bakery Cafe Indian Restaurant & Bakery, Dublin: $11.99
Naan
Typical $5.25
- Tikka & Kebab, Columbus: $2.99
- Tikka N Kabab, Columbus: $2.99
- The Gurkha Crown, Violet Twp: $3.99
Korma
Typical $15
- Madras Bakery Cafe Indian Restaurant & Bakery, Dublin: $13.99
- Yak N Yeti, Blacklick: $14.69
- Tikka & Kebab, Columbus: $14.99
Samosa
Typical $6
- Yak N Yeti, Blacklick: $4.71
- Tikka & Kebab, Columbus: $4.99
- Tikka N Kabab, Columbus: $4.99
Saag Paneer
Typical $16
- Madras Bakery Cafe Indian Restaurant & Bakery, Dublin: $13.99
- The Gurkha Crown, Violet Twp: $14.99
- Cinnamon Indian Grill, Columbus: $15.99
The full table
| Dish | Typical | Most places | Menus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chana Masala | $14 | $11.25 to $14.75 | 10 |
| Naan | $5.25 | $3.75 to $6.60 | 8 |
| Korma | $15 | $14.90 to $16.75 | 8 |
| Samosa | $6 | $5 to $7.60 | 8 |
| Saag Paneer | $16 | $15.75 to $16.85 | 8 |
How we work this out: we read the dish names and prices on restaurant menus, match each dish to a standard name, drop prices that look like party trays or typos, and use the middle price once at least 8 places list a dish. Compare cities in the Curry Price Index.