Indian spices and cuisine
New Orleans · Canal Blvd

Every dish tells a story your taste buds will remember

From the smoky depths of our tandoor to the delicate warmth of slow-simmered biryanis — we bring the soul of India to the heart of New Orleans.

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Tandoor oven at Ember
Fresh spices
Chef preparing food
Restaurant interior
Our Story

Born from fire, shaped by tradition

Ember Indian Cuisine was born from a simple conviction: that the extraordinary flavors of India deserve a home in New Orleans — a city that understands food as culture, as love, as memory.

Our kitchen draws from the cooking traditions of North and South India, blending the charred intensity of the tandoor with the quiet patience of slow-cooked curries. Every spice is sourced with intention. Every dish is made by hand.

100%

Fresh Ingredients

30+

Signature Dishes

12

Whole Spices

The Experience

More than a meal — a moment

From the first aroma that greets you at the door to the last warm bite, every detail is considered.

Tandoor-Kissed

Our clay oven reaches scorching temperatures, sealing in juices and creating that unmistakable smoky char that defines authentic Indian cooking.

Spice by Hand

We grind our own spice blends each morning — cardamom, coriander, cumin, fenugreek — because pre-ground spices can't carry the same depth.

Made for Sharing

Indian food is communal by nature. Our portions are designed to be passed, sampled, and savored together — because the best meals are shared.

Dine-In & Takeout

Enjoy the full experience in our dining room, or take a taste of Ember home. Every takeout order is packed with the same care and attention.

Catering & Events

Bringing Ember to your next gathering? We offer custom catering menus for events of every size — from intimate dinners to full celebrations.

Vegetarian Friendly

India is a vegetarian paradise, and we honor that tradition. Our plant-based dishes are just as bold, satisfying, and deeply flavored.

Visit Us

Come sit with us

Address

5606 Canal Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124-2813

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm

Reservations

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5606 Canal Blvd, New Orleans — open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

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