Nirvana Indian Restaurant Benalmádena Higueron — Restaurant in Benalmádena

Nirvana Indian – A Hidden Gem in Benalmádena for True Indian Cuisine Lovers

Tucked away in a cozy little corner of Benalmádena, surrounded by a few other restaurants and just a short walk from where we’re staying, Nirvana Indian came highly recommended — and it absolutely lived up to it.

At first, the waiter — who also appears to be the owner — might seem a bit reserved. He doesn’t offer much small talk or smiling service, and initially, his attitude can come off as a little distant. But give it a moment. You quickly realize it’s simply his style — understated, with a subtle glint in his eye that reveals more warmth than first meets the eye.

The restaurant itself is simple, welcoming, and unfussy — not trying to be fancy, but all the more charming for it. Service is prompt and efficient: orders are taken quickly, and both drinks and dishes arrive in good time.

And the food? Absolutely fantastic. Every dish bursts with rich, authentic flavors that taste like they’ve come straight from a home kitchen in India. If you truly love Indian cuisine — not just generic curry house fare, but the real thing — Nirvana Indian is a must-visit.

There are free parking spaces just outside if you’re lucky enough to find one, though in the evenings it usually isn’t a problem.

We’ll definitely be returning. A wholehearted...

Ordered takeaway from a super rude worker. But still wanted to give the place a chance. The angry waiter said that we can’t just say the number of the dishes (as we found them on internet) bc they change them a lot. So we found out the name of the dishes and we placed the order. Once I was in the restaurant to pick it up I also took a physical menu. They obviously also change the prices without telling us… overpriced food for a little quantity. Way to spicy (unenjoyable veggie food even though we asked for medium spicy as I always do in Indian restaurants and it’s always good. Not a recommended nor a repeatable experience. Big dislike for the rudeness, of he price change and the spicy food. Never again. If they were nice and the price had been adequate to the menu, I wouldn’t had placed...

Camarero Absolutamente descortés y grosero. Paso a relatar mi experiencia.

Un restaurante hindú, con la típica comida hindú. Hasta ahí, bien.

Una reserva. A las 21:30. Hasta aquí, todo bien.

Tomamos nuestras cervezas, nuestros variados platos de comida hindú, y nuestros postres, donde nos dejamos recomendar. Todo correcto.

Una vez que tomamos el postre, detectamos una actitud "extraña" del camarero. Sobre las 23:20 aprox. Se pone a recoger nuestra mesa, de una manera "brusca" y metiendome LOS CODOS por delante de la cara. Me extraña.

A las 23:25, nos pone la cuenta en la mesa. Sin haberla pedido. Y sigue con esa actitud totalmente hostil.

Obviamente, estábamos notando que "nos invitaba a irnos", ya una vez terminada nuestra comida, sin tiempo ni siquiera a terminar el postre, con la tranquilidad que requiere una cena.

Conforme pagábamos, a las 23:30, le indiqué al camarero, que yo mismo, en mis 9 años en los que trabajé en hostelería, jamás me habia comportado de esa manera con un cliente.

Le indiqué que era la primera vez que me echaban de un restaurante. No sé, quizás por "ser español en mi tierra", ya que este restaurante está frecuentado por extranjeros, a los que supongo, que tratarán mejor.

Que te echen a las 23:30 de un restaurante en Málaga, y con esas formas, es, impresentable.

Me indicó con descortesía que me quejara a la dueña, que estaba sentada en la mesa de al lado. Supongo que quizás, no les pagaba nada más allá de las 23:30. Quizás. No lo sé. Lo que sé, es que no son maneras.

No pasa nada por indicar amablemente que vayan a cerrar. Lo que es absolutamente inadmisible es que te metan los codos por delante de la cara para recoger manteles y vasos vacíos para que "entiendas" que te tienes que ir. INADMISIBLE.

Con no ir más a este restaurante donde tratan al cliente, de esta manera tan grosera, ya me es suficiente. Será por buenos restaurantes en la...