Khushi Indian Restaurant — North Indian Classics on the Philipsburg Boardwalk
Authentic curries, samosas, and vindaloo with waterfront views on the Boardwalk.
Why Go
Khushi Indian Restaurant holds arguably the best location of any Indian restaurant on St. Maarten — right on the Philipsburg Boardwalk with the Caribbean Sea as your dining backdrop. While most Boardwalk restaurants push the standard beach-bar menu of burgers and seafood, Khushi goes all in on North Indian cuisine, serving curries, samosas, and vindaloo to a crowd that includes cruise ship visitors looking for something beyond the usual and locals who know this as one of the island's top Indian kitchens. The combination of authentic Indian food and waterfront dining creates an experience that neither inland Indian restaurants nor beachfront grills can match on their own.
The Experience
Eating Indian food on a Caribbean boardwalk with waves breaking nearby is a sensory combination that should not work as well as it does. The warm spices of a properly made vindaloo meet the salt air, and somehow the flavors amplify each other. Khushi's kitchen produces North Indian staples with confidence — curries have depth and layered spicing, samosas arrive with that crispy-golden shell and spiced potato filling, and the bread comes out fresh. The Boardwalk location at 135 Boulevard means you are steps from the famous 'I Left My Heart in St. Maarten' wall mural, making this a natural lunch or dinner stop during a Philipsburg beach and shopping day.
What to Try
Samosas are the essential starter — crispy, spiced, and satisfying. The vindaloo brings genuine heat for those who want their curry to bite back. A milder chicken or lamb curry with naan provides a balanced main course. Ask the kitchen about their daily specials — the North Indian focus means dishes like butter chicken, dal makhani, or paneer preparations may rotate through the menu.
Insider Tip
The Boardwalk stretches along Great Bay Beach, and Khushi sits at the far end where the tourist density thins out. Walk past the beach bars, past the souvenir shops, and you will find Khushi where the Boardwalk gets quieter. This end of the walk rewards the effort with better food and fewer crowds. Sunset timing here puts the light behind the mountains across the bay — excellent dining atmosphere.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 135 Boulevard Boardwalk, Philipsburg. On the Great Bay Beach Boardwalk. Moderate pricing at $$. North Indian menu with curries, samosas, vindaloo, and more. Near the 'I Left My Heart in St. Maarten' wall mural and Caribbean Treasure gift shop. Walking distance from the cruise port via the Boardwalk.
Pair It With
- I left my heart in St. Maarten - Wall Mural — The famous photo spot is right nearby — snap the picture, then eat
- Caribbean treasure — Gift shop nearby for island souvenirs after your Boardwalk meal