# Indian curry restaurant in Sillim for spice beginners: India Darbar - By Sohyun Rim (https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-narrow-bar/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwanak, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-narrow-bar/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mapo-narrow-bar/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/index.md) ## In short India Darbar is an Indian curry restaurant on the 2nd floor near Sillim Station in Gwanak, Seoul, a 2-minute walk from Exit 3, with an Indian chef in the kitchen. The Lunch Set A for two (13,500 won per person) came with green salad, butter chicken curry, boneless tandoori chicken, rice, naan and lassi, plus refillable jalapeños, danmuji (pickled radish) and kimchi as side dishes. The spicing at India Darbar stays gentle, so it is an easy first stop in Sillim for anyone new to Indian curry. ## Good to know - **Address**: 309 Sillim-ro, 2nd floor, Gwanak-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00 (last order 22:30) - **Location**: 2-minute walk from Sillim Station Exit 3, 2nd floor - **Parking**: Available (Diamond Building parking lot, 2-minute walk; 2,000 won off one hour with a meal) - **What we ordered**: Lunch Set A for two, 13,500 won per person (green salad + butter chicken curry + boneless tandoori chicken + rice + naan + lassi) - **Side dishes**: Jalapeños, danmuji (pickled radish), kimchi — refills available - **Amenities**: Restroom inside the restaurant - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.4 · ₩13,500 ≈ $9.7 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Indian curry table spread at India Darbar near Sillim Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-01-1ubfu-1200.webp) Today I'm bringing you a review of India Darbar, a curry restaurant near Sillim Station famous for being run by locals from India! ![India Darbar Indian curry with naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-02-14b4o-900.webp) The spices aren't overpowering so it's easy to eat, and the portions are generous and delicious, so I really want to recommend this as a Sillim restaurant, haha. ## How to find India Darbar in Sillim: hours and parking India Darbar is on the 2nd floor of 309 Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, open daily from 11:00 to 23:00 with last order at 22:30. Parking is available too — the Diamond Building parking lot is a 2-minute walk away, and you get a ₩2,000 discount per hour with a meal. ![India Darbar storefront and sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-03-kl4z4-900.webp) - Address: 309 Sillim-ro, 2nd floor, Gwanak-gu, Seoul - Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00 - Last order: 22:30 - Parking: Available (Diamond Building parking, 2-minute walk, ₩2,000 discount per hour with a meal) ![2nd-floor India Darbar building near Sillim Station Exit 3](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-04-1bn0k-900.webp) It's a 2-minute walk from Sillim Station Exit 3, so it's very accessible! It's on the 2nd floor, so the atmosphere is relatively quiet and calm, and you can dine comfortably. I loved that I could enjoy generous portions of authentic Indian-style curry at such a great price! ## India Darbar menu: how do you choose your curry? India Darbar's menu is made up of authentic Indian dishes like curries, tandoori dishes, naan, and lassi. For the lunch set, you can pick whichever curry you want, and ordering the set instead of à la carte means you get to try a little of everything, which feels more worthwhile. ![India Darbar menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-05-iydnh-900.webp) ![India Darbar menu board curry page](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-06-uwuun-900.webp) The menu is really varied! There are à la carte options too, but ordering a set lets you share a bit of everything, which makes it feel more satisfying, haha. ![India Darbar set menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-07-kjjr4-900.webp) ![India Darbar lunch set menu composition guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-08-g6la9-900.webp) It's made up of authentic Indian dishes — curries, tandoori dishes, naan, lassi, and more! For the lunch set, you can choose whichever curry you like. If this is your first time trying Indian curry, I recommend the soft, creamy butter chicken! ## Inside the 2nd-floor Sillim dining room and the side dishes India Darbar's interior has an exotic feel, with red walls, wood accents, traditional Indian decorations, and warm lighting all coming together. The basic side dishes are jalapeños, danmuji, and kimchi, and refills are available. ![India Darbar interior with Indian-style decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-09-16l43-900.webp) ![India Darbar dining hall with red walls and wood interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-10-1ryyz-900.webp) True to a Sillim favorite, there were a lot of locals there too, so as soon as I walked in I felt like I could trust the food, haha. The traditional Indian decorations paired with warm lighting made for an interior that felt exotic yet comfortable! The combination of red walls and wood interior was genuinely unique! ![Spaced-out tables at India Darbar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-11-b3mbo-900.webp) The tables were spaced generously too, so I could dine comfortably without worrying about the next table over. ![Jalapeño, danmuji, and kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-12-156vg-900.webp) The basic side dishes are jalapeños, danmuji, and kimchi! If you run out, you can get refills, so eat as much as you like, haha. ## What comes with Lunch Set A for two (13,500 won per person) What I ordered was India Darbar's Lunch Set A for two, ₩13,500 per person. It came with green salad + butter chicken curry + boneless tandoori chicken + rice + naan + lassi, and I picked butter chicken as my curry. ![Full table spread of Lunch Set A for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-13-zzut2-900.webp) I ordered the Lunch Set A for two! The portions were really generous!! I went with butter chicken for my curry. ### How was the butter chicken curry with naan and rice? ![Butter chicken curry with naan and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-14-14fxw-900.webp) The butter chicken curry is a soft, creamy curry made with a tomato sauce base plus butter and cream! The spices aren't overpowering and the balance is just right, so even people trying Indian curry for the first time can eat it comfortably. The naan came out freshly baked and warm! ![Freshly baked warm naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-15-e98l8-900.webp) The moist yet chewy texture went perfectly with the curry! Tearing off a piece of naan and piling curry on it was seriously heavenly, haha. It wasn't too strong but had a deep flavor, so the more I dipped it in, the more I kept reaching for it, haha. The rice wasn't as loose as I expected! ![Rice served alongside the curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-16-1m3xa-900.webp) ![Rice mixed with butter chicken curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-17-wb47t-900.webp) It wasn't loose and had just the right stickiness, so it felt familiar and delicious, haha. The spices in the curry weren't overwhelming, so I think even first-timers can enjoy it worry-free!! ![Dishes included with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-18-bwg84-900.webp) ### Green salad and boneless tandoori chicken ![Green salad and boneless tandoori chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-19-blrl4-900.webp) Green salad ![Green salad with dressing on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-20-hzrup-900.webp) It starts with a salad of fresh vegetables drizzled with a refreshing dressing! There was tangerine on top too, and the sweet-tart dressing was perfect for a light refresh partway through the meal. ![Golden-browned boneless tandoori chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-21-178pr-900.webp) The boneless tandoori chicken is chicken with the tandoori spices well soaked in, and since it's not fried, it's easy to eat without feeling heavy! The outside was nicely browned and the meat stayed moist, so it was delicious. ![Tandoori chicken wrapped in naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-22-qjqua-900.webp) ![Dipping tandoori chicken into butter chicken curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-23-1jcte-900.webp) Wrapping the tandoori chicken in naan and dunking it into the butter chicken curry was also seriously delicious, haha. ### Finishing the set with lassi ![Yogurt lassi included with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two-24-17owh-900.webp) The lassi is a yogurt-based drink with a slightly tangy, sweet, and smooth flavor that I loved! It also cut through the richness perfectly, pairing wonderfully with the curry — a perfect way to end the meal, haha. There's a restroom inside the restaurant too! ## India Darbar verdict: who is this Sillim curry set for? India Darbar is a Sillim restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Indian curry cooked by a local chef without being overwhelmed by spice. The Lunch Set A for two had a generous lineup and the exotic interior made it a satisfying experience. - 👍 What I liked: Authentic Indian curry cooked by a local chef / Not too spicy, so it's easy for beginners / Generous set portions, exotic interior - 👤 Who I'd recommend it to: Anyone looking for a Sillim restaurant / Indian curry beginners / Anyone wanting to try something different If you're looking for a Sillim restaurant, definitely check out India Darbar! The spices aren't overwhelming, so even first-timers to Indian curry can enjoy it deliciously, haha. ## Where it is - India Darbar (인디아 더르바르) - 309 Sillim-ro, 2nd floor, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 관악구 신림로 309 2층 - 37.4820185, 126.9296546 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B8%EB%94%94%EC%95%84%20%EB%8D%94%EB%A5%B4%EB%B0%94%EB%A5%B4/@37.4820185,126.9296546,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mapo-narrow-bar/sillim-india-darbar-lunch-set-a-two/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt