Welcome to India House!
From a small restaurant and store that opened in 1984, India House has grown to become one of Rochester's most decorated and frequented Indian establishments.
Om was born in Pathankot, India. He came to the United States to attend graduate school and moved to Rochester after graduation in 1972. Om wanted the food he grew up with to be more accessible in his new community.
Om and his brother Chander opened the first India House restaurant on Park Avenue in Rochester. The brothers continued to grow the business, with the help of Chander’s wife, Shobha, and their brother and sister, Brij and Sudha. Chander, Shobha, and Sudha were the initial chefs and it was their recipes that formed the foundation for India House.
India House today boasts five establishments across Rochester, Victor, and Webster. Beyond two full-service restaurants, India House also offers a banquet hall, a grocery store, and two express locations which focus on fast casual meals. In addition to Indian groceries, the India House Store also offers specialized Indian products and gifts.
In 2010, Om’s son, Amit, joined the India House management team. Amit opened India House Express in 2013, which helped broaden the restaurant’s audience and grow the brand.
Throughout its growth, India House has remained connected to the Rochester community and is proud to have been one of the founding members of the Indian Community Center. The mission statement of India House is “to make Indian cuisine a mainstream dining option and connect people with the Indian culture through authentic food, groceries, and gifts.” India House strives to achieve this goal every day while making our customers' satisfaction our highest priority.
From a small restaurant and store that opened in 1984, India House has grown to become one of Rochester's most decorated and frequented Indian establishments.
Om was born in Pathankot, India. He came to the United States to attend graduate school and moved to Rochester after graduation in 1972. Om wanted the food he grew up with to be more accessible in his new community.
Om and his brother Chander opened the first India House restaurant on Park Avenue in Rochester. The brothers continued to grow the business, with the help of Chander’s wife, Shobha, and their brother and sister, Brij and Sudha. Chander, Shobha, and Sudha were the initial chefs and it was their recipes that formed the foundation for India House.
India House today boasts five establishments across Rochester, Victor, and Webster. Beyond two full-service restaurants, India House also offers a banquet hall, a grocery store, and two express locations which focus on fast casual meals. In addition to Indian groceries, the India House Store also offers specialized Indian products and gifts.
In 2010, Om’s son, Amit, joined the India House management team. Amit opened India House Express in 2013, which helped broaden the restaurant’s audience and grow the brand.
Throughout its growth, India House has remained connected to the Rochester community and is proud to have been one of the founding members of the Indian Community Center. The mission statement of India House is “to make Indian cuisine a mainstream dining option and connect people with the Indian culture through authentic food, groceries, and gifts.” India House strives to achieve this goal every day while making our customers' satisfaction our highest priority.