Yelp Ranks Phoenix Indian Restaurants in Top 100
Yelp's inaugural Top 100 Indian Restaurants list includes two Phoenix-area eateries on Bell Road.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Dining Out
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Yelp released its inaugural Top 100 Indian Restaurants in the U.S. ranking, with two Phoenix-area restaurants, Maya's Kitchen Indian Cuisine and City of Spice, making the list. The ranking was released ahead of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Why it matters
The list gives Phoenix diners a new benchmark for Indian food, with both local entries placing on the national ranking. No Arizona restaurant made the top 10, which is notable for Phoenix's dining scene.
Maya's Kitchen Indian Cuisine ranked No. 50 and City of Spice ranked No. 91 on the 100-restaurant list, which capped each state at 10 eateries. The ranking's exact weighting of review volume versus star ratings was not detailed.
The players
Yelp
Yelp is a crowd-sourced review platform that publishes consumer ratings for restaurants and local businesses across the United States.
Maya's Kitchen Indian Cuisine
Maya's Kitchen Indian Cuisine is a Phoenix-area Indian restaurant located at 2948 E. Bell Road that placed No. 50 on the list.
City of Spice
City of Spice is a Phoenix-area Indian restaurant located at 2945 E. Bell Road that placed No. 91 on the list.
The details
Yelp narrowed its focus to the Indian food category and ranked businesses by review volume and ratings. Both Phoenix restaurants are on Bell Road in north Phoenix, while LA Indian Cuisine in Castaic, California, took the No. 1 spot. Indibar and Nadu were not included.
Timeline
The ranking was released on Friday, ahead of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Culture Shift
Yelp's first Top 100 Indian list extends its review-driven category rankings to a single cuisine, reflecting how diners increasingly rely on crowd-sourced ratings to choose restaurants. The ranking places Phoenix's Bell Road corridor alongside national contenders.
Diners planning a Phoenix Indian meal can find Maya's Kitchen Indian Cuisine and City of Spice on Bell Road in north Phoenix. Both are ranked on Yelp's national list, so they are good options for reservations or takeout ahead of Diwali.
The takeaway
If you want to try the Top 100 Indian restaurants near you, start with the two Bell Road spots in Phoenix that made Yelp's list. Checking the full ranking can help you compare options beyond your usual favorites.
Further reading
For more local picks, explore Dining Out coverage across the Phoenix area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Phoenix New Times.
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