Welcome to Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway: A Culinary Journey Above Minneapolis
Nestled high above the bustling streets of downtown Minneapolis, Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway offers more than just a meal; it presents an elevated dining experience rooted in the rich, aromatic traditions of authentic Indian cuisine. Located strategically at 601 S Marquette Ave #200, our establishment serves as a vibrant culinary oasis within the city’s renowned Skyway system, making us an accessible and highly sought-after destination for lunch breaks, business meetings, and memorable evening dinners. We pride ourselves on bringing the complex, layered flavors of India—from the smoky depths of the tandoor to the delicate balance of regional spices—directly to our patrons in a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere.
The concept behind Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway is simple: to honor the heritage of Indian cooking while presenting it with contemporary finesse. Our chefs meticulously source high-quality ingredients, ensuring that every dish, whether a classic favorite or a modern interpretation, bursts with freshness and genuine flavor. We understand that dining is an experience that engages all the senses, and our location high above the city provides a stunning backdrop to complement the culinary artistry presented on your plate. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Indian food or new to its diverse offerings, we invite you to discover the warmth and complexity that defines our kitchen.
Our commitment extends beyond the plate; it encompasses the entire dining journey. From the moment you step into our space, you will notice an ambiance designed for comfort and conversation. The Skyway location ensures convenience for those working or visiting the central business district, providing a perfect escape from the everyday routine. We aim to be the premier choice for those seeking high-quality Indian food delivered with exceptional service, making every visit feel special.
Key Highlights of the Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway Experience
To truly appreciate what sets Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway apart, consider these defining features that contribute to our reputation as a top dining spot in Minneapolis:
Authentic Regional Flavors Reimagined: Our menu is a carefully curated exploration of India's vast culinary landscape. We focus on traditional cooking techniques, such as slow simmering and high-heat tandoor cooking, ensuring that the depth of flavor characteristic of true Indian gastronomy is preserved. This dedication to authenticity means you taste the real essence of India in every bite, from the robust curries of the North to the lighter, coconut-infused dishes of the South.
Unparalleled Skyway Accessibility and Ambiance: Situated conveniently within the Skyway network at 601 S Marquette Ave, we offer unparalleled ease of access, regardless of the weather outside. Furthermore, dining twenty stories up provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Minneapolis skyline. This unique setting transforms a simple lunch into a visually engaging event, perfect for impressing clients or enjoying a quiet, elevated meal.
Commitment to Freshness and Quality Ingredients: We believe that exceptional Indian food begins with superior raw materials. Our kitchen prioritizes the use of fresh produce, high-quality proteins, and freshly ground spices. This meticulous attention to ingredient quality is fundamental to achieving the vibrant, clean flavors that define our signature dishes and ensure a superior dining experience every time.
A Menu Designed for Diverse Palates: Recognizing the varied tastes of our clientele, our offerings are thoughtfully balanced. We provide a wide spectrum of options, catering to those who prefer mild, creamy preparations as well as adventurous diners seeking intense heat and complex spice profiles. Vegetarian and vegan options are integrated seamlessly throughout the menu, reflecting the inclusive nature of traditional Indian dining.
Savoring the Moment Above the City
Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway is more than just a convenient stop along the Skyway route; it is a destination where culinary passion meets stunning urban scenery. We strive to create an environment where every guest feels valued and every meal is a celebration of flavor and culture. Our team is dedicated to providing attentive, knowledgeable service, guiding you through the menu and ensuring your preferences are met with precision.
We invite you to step away from the ordinary and ascend to our location at 601 S Marquette Ave #200. Whether you are seeking a quick, flavorful lunch that revitalizes your workday or a sophisticated dinner setting to mark a special occasion, Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway promises an experience that is both deeply satisfying and distinctly memorable. Discover the true taste of India, served with a view that is truly unmatched in the heart of Minneapolis.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Menus
Biryani Items
Hyderabadi Goat Dum BiryaniUS$18.99
Vegetable BiryaniUS$14.99
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum BiryaniUS$16.99
Bonless Chicken BiryaniUS$16.99
Chaats
Samosa ChaatUS$9.99
Papdi ChatUS$9.99
Deserts
KheerUS$4.99
Beverages
Mango LassiUS$5.99
Curry
Kadai ChickenUS$16.95
Paneer Tikka MasalaUS$16.99
Kadai GoatUS$18.99
Goat CurryUS$19.99
Chicken SaagUS$16.99
Bhindi FryUS$16.99
Chana MasalaUS$13.99
Goat VindalooUS$18.99
Dal TadkaUS$14.99
Malai KoftaUS$15.99
Kadai PaneerUS$16.99
Mutter PaneerUS$16.99
Andhra Spicy Chicken CurryUS$16.99
Butter ChickenUS$17.99
Navratan KormaUS$15.99
Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$17.99
Goat Pepper FryUS$19.99
Paneer MakhaniUS$16.99
Chicken KormaUS$16.99
Chicken ChettinadUS$16.99
Breakfast Items
Plain DosaUS$9.99
Poori Bhaji(2 Nos)US$11.99
Chole BaturaUS$10.95
Onion DosaUS$10.99
Medhu Vada(3 Pcs)US$9.99
Masala DosaUS$11.99
Mysore Masala DosaUS$11.99
Idli- Vada ComboUS$9.99
Onion Masala DosaUS$12.99
Idli (3 PC)US$8.99
Entree
Veg NoodlesUS$13.99
Chicken NoodlesUS$14.99
Egg NoodlesUS$14.99
Egg Fried RiceUS$14.49
Veg Fried RiceUS$13.99
Chicken Fried RiceUS$14.99
Breads
Butter NaanUS$3.49
Plain NaanUS$2.99
Garlic NaanUS$4.49
APPETIZERS SNACKS
Gobi ManchuriaUS$15.99
Paneer 65US$15.95
Vegetable Samosa(2 Pcs)US$5.99
Chicken 65US$15.99
Chilli ChickenUS$15.99
Chicken ManchuriaUS$15.99
Mirchi BajjiUS$7.99
Papdi ChatUS$7.99
Veg Spring Roll(4 Pcs)US$5.99
Onion PakodaUS$8.99
Chilly PaneerUS$15.99
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Reviews Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway
Suganya Gopinath
21-12-2025
This place blew me away. The dosa was so good and the spicy Andra chicken was very good with the white rice . We ordered masala chai twice More
Thulasi Kashyap
11-12-2025
Found this restaurant in the Skyway! Such a good find. One of the few restaurants open past 5pm! They have such a great selection of food. The portions sizes are great and the taste is fresh and delicious. We really enjoyed the food. They have both vegetarian and non vegetarian options with plenty of appetizer, chaats, rice, noodle and curry dishes. Definitely worth a visit!
Chloe Spencer
27-11-2025
I have nothing but good things to say about Kadai. It's a super popular place for lunch and has pretty fair prices; not to mention you can get a lot of food! The best things to try here are the biryani, the tandoori chicken, and of course, … More
Andrew Leizens
24-11-2025
Fast great tasting Indian food in the skyway! I enjoy being able to pick the food I want from the buffet. Great for people wanting to try out Indian food. Not the cheapest lunch option, but the portion size and quality make up for it. More
Rajat Bhatnagar
14-11-2025
Went here for a dinner with friend and liked the food.. Since it was the day after thanksgiving , i got a parking easily. Restaurant is not fancy but food is good. Ordered Dosa. Samosa and Gobi manchurian and all items tasted awesome except the samosa s which were cold. The owner was prompt in replacing them and overall it was a good experience.
Jackie LaVaque
13-11-2025
Their lunch buffet is so good and offers meat and non-meat entrees. You can order from their extensive menu too. The food is way above average for a skyway place! More
Zee Warholm-Wohlenhaus (Z)
27-10-2025
Kadai is hands down my fave downtown lunch spot. Their spiced rice is to die for and the curries are so creamy, rich, and luxurious. Highly recommended! More
Chandra
26-10-2025
I went here for dinner around 8pm, its on skyway. On skyway, one of the entrances close to this restaurant is closed. But the owners came and opened the door. I was excited that the restaurant owners are south indian and hoped for good gobi manchurian and masala dosa and tried them both here. To my surprise, Gobi manchurian is really disappointing. While the dosa is ok, chutneys and sambar are bland and needs lot of improvement. The owners are friendly and location is good, but the quality of food has to be improved
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Wait time
No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian options
Vegan items too
Jeremy Hop
18-10-2025
Had takeout, excellent service, fresh and delicious. They were out of the lamb but after a full day and a holiday weekend it was suspected. Went with the Chicken masala standby and was flavorful and hit the spot.
Thank you for being open into the evening on the Minneapolis Skyway until 8pm!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Loud, but you can still talk
Group size
3-4 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Michael Hewitt
17-09-2025
The best Chicken Tikka I've ever had!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tikka Masala
Nikhil Panchabhai
03-09-2025
Best for chicken biryani in daily lunch and snacks+tea in the evening time at the affordable rates. Cleanliness is good, but can be improved and staff is friendly. Sometimes they provide complementory desert in lunch but not always. Tea … More
Beth Jenkins
29-07-2025
The food at Kadai Indian Kitchen in the Skyway is exceptionally good. I enjoy visiting for lunch. Thank you for the wonderful meals!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
BrightSideGuy
26-07-2025
This is some of the tastier Indian food I've had. And I've had some great Indian food in the past (spent a couple months traveling through India). The lunch setup also let's you try whatever random flavors you're feeling in the moment. … More
Noelle Reiter
24-07-2025
Was my first time, and the food is delicious. You can taste the layers of flavor. I love that you can actually taste all the different herbs in each bite. The people working here are friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back, and I highly recommend this place
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Vaisakh Nair
22-07-2025
Best Indian restaurant in downtown Minneapolis . I would suggest to try idli's for breakfast and goat curry on Fridays lunch menu. On the whole a perfect Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown
Charishma Y
21-07-2025
Tried the unlimited business lunch!! The food reminds me of home, and that too at a very good price and portion size. I would highly recommend trying the food here. More
Sanjay Senthilkumar
12-07-2025
A small Indian restaurant that seems to be run by a family. The food is AMAZING and the pricing is even better.
This is not what we expected when we stopped by for a quick bite. If I am in the neighborhood I would definitely visit again!
The dosa, idly and tea are must try and once again the price and the service provided are top notch
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chana Masala, Idli, Plain Dosa, Non Veg Buffet, Mysore Masala Dosa
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Annie Schwartzstein
10-07-2025
I came for dinner because I have been for lunch and have loved their food! I was excited to see they were open in the evening even though so many skyway spots close after working hours. We got the butter chicken, chicken biryani, and … More
brian tenney
05-07-2025
I had to try this place. I had to call them to get into the building, which is for security purposes and doesn't detract from their business. I had the onion pakoda and chicken tikka masala. Both were top notch and may have been better than my favorite Indian restaurant back home. The lady at the front counter was helpful in getting my order placed when they were out of something I wanted. I was very satisfied with the options and I'll need to come back to visit another day for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Joshua Gonzalez
24-05-2025
I was visiting Minneapolis for the first time and decided to stop here for lunch while exploring the Skyway. The owners are extremely friendly and the food is very delicious. The food itself was 8.5/10 but the owners made this experience worth more. Will definitely come back for more when i move to the city!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Group size
2 people, 3-4 people
Happy World
18-05-2025
They were out of some food items even if it was at 2:30pm, and the off time is around 8pm. Place needs frequent cleaning after customers left. More
Anudeep Ballu
14-05-2025
We got their lunch combo and the food was amazing! Happy to finally find an authentic Indian place close to downtown! More
Josh Wyss
08-05-2025
Delicious! I went for lunch and got the full plate (6 options from the hot bar). Since I've not been there I asked them to choose for me, and I wasn't disappointed. Everything was delicious and a great selection to choose from. Next time I'll definitely get the butter chicken and spicy lentils again!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani Chilli Chicken, Plain Dosa
Reservation
Reservations not required
Noise level
Moderate noise
Lissie Roberts
29-04-2025
terrible prices. once went there for buffet, charged me five bucks more than off menu... cash. i figured it was a fluke, then they tried the same thing when i tried to get breakfast. so i walked out and will not be back. service is … More
Eean Levin
27-03-2025
Absolutely fantastic. I'm not from Minneapolis but I would definitely call this a hidden gem. The taste is absolutely authentic and the price can't be beat. I will definitely come back the next time I'm in town.
Bhargav Bojedla
14-02-2025
I have ordered veg Biryani on 16 Sept in doordash. I received plain biryani not even one vegetable in it it was horrible to eat
Carmen Campana
16-01-2025
I am so glad to see they are open again. The butter chicken, Goni Manchuria, Chana masala and spinach dal were amazing. They have great service and a gem in the city.
Daniel Kottarathil
12-01-2025
Went there for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised to see a line all the way till the entrance. There was a mix of Indian and non- Indian folk there (yayy!). I got my lunch combo (by this time, the line was almost till the elevators … More
Rich Gross
10-01-2025
Great lunch spot for Indian food downtown Minneapolis. This is a buffet counter lunch spot where you request anything desired added to your plate. They recently added a new $7 option with a smaller plate that allows you to request three … More
Michael Hewitt
08-01-2025
The best Chicken Tikka I've ever had!
Service
Dine in…
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Dan B
24-12-2024
Great visit, got there just before a lunch rush. Tip to future workday visitors, getting there at 11:30 or sooner is a good idea, we leftabout 12:15 and the line was out the door. … More
Reviews Kadai Indian Kitchen Skyway