While I eat Indian food only occasionally, I am happy to give a shout-out to Tandoor in Ho Chi Minh City because it combines a nice dining environment, good food, and affordable prices. It has been around for ever and can be regarded as the go-to place for Indian food in an elegant environment.
The visit
Tandoor is located in a street between two of the central thoroughfares of Ho Chi Minh City district 1: Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue. The environment is comfortable and staff is very attentive.
Just as an example, here’s what I had in a dinner with three guests.
As appetizer we had onion pakora (a type of spiced onion fritters) and shrimps (not pictured).
Two types of naan (Indian bread): cheese and butter. As usual, very good while hot.
Two types of curry, lamb and chicken. Both were satisfactory and the meat was good.
The check
It was a simple but satisfactory dinner that cost 1,085,000 VND, or 46.6 USD. In addition to the dishes pictured, the bill also included fried rice, steamed rice and drinks. You can probably find cheaper Indian food in Ho Chi Minh City, but in less nice environments. I am happy to pay a little extra for the overall service.
Where in Ho Chi Minh City:
39 Ngô Đức Kế
Check the restaurant website for checking out the menu and reservations. They also have a restaurant with the same name in Hanoi that I have visited (same menu, but it is a larger venue, less intimate).