Ghee Indian Kitchen — West Midtown, Atlanta
Farm-to-table Indian dining at Star Metals. Chef Niven Patel's acclaimed short rib dosa and duck biryani.
Niven Patel took an unconventional route to becoming one of American Indian cuisine's most decorated chefs. Born in the South, trained in the islands and in Europe, he returned to Florida with a conviction that the farm was the missing piece — that Indian cooking in America had too long been disconnected from the ingredients that make it revelatory at its source. He established Rancho Patel in Homestead, Florida in 2014, and the farm became both his laboratory and his larder, growing the mangoes, eggplant, avocados, and traditional herbs that define Ghee's menu. When Miami's dining world took notice — four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, from 2022 through 2025 — it was because the food tasted like it had been grown, not just cooked. The Atlanta move to West Midtown's Star Metals District in late 2025 was not a franchise play but an extension of a philosophy. Patel arrived with the same supply chain, the same sourcing obsessions, and the same intention: to make guests feel they have walked into his home. The short rib dosa and duck biryani that have become Ghee's signatures are not attempts to modernize Indian food for a skeptical audience. They are the natural result of a chef who farms his own land, travels the world, and cooks exactly what he wants to eat.
Bringing Miami-born, Michelin-recognized prestige to the Star Metals District of West Midtown, Ghee Indian Kitchen redefines the Indian dining landscape. Helmed by Chef Niven Patel, the restaurant champions a distinct farm-to-table ethos that electrifies traditional spices with seasonal freshness, with innovative dishes like short rib dosa and duck biryani.
Ghee Indian Kitchen is Chef Niven Patel's Indian restaurant in Atlanta's Star Metals District, bringing his Michelin-recognized Miami concept to West Midtown with upscale Indian cooking grounded in seasonal ingredients.
Ghee Indian Kitchen is chef Niven Patel's elevated Indian restaurant in West Midtown's Star Metals District, bringing Michelin-recognized prestige from its Miami origins to Atlanta; the kitchen offers a Monday tasting menu, family-style sharing dishes with 80s funk on the speakers, and a private dining room in a design-forward space.
At a glance
- Address
- 1050 Howell Mill Rd, Ste 109, Atlanta, GA 30318, Atlanta, GA
- Price range
- $$$
- Cuisine
- Indian, American, Cocktail Bar
- Phone
- +13059681850
Common questions
Do you take reservations?
Yes, Ghee Indian Kitchen accepts reservations via Resy. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar and for early seating.
What style of Indian cuisine does Ghee serve?
Ghee offers modern Indian cooking rooted in traditional technique, featuring wood-fired dishes, regional curries, and seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms.
Is there a vegetarian or vegan menu?
Yes, Ghee has an extensive vegetarian menu drawing from the rich vegetarian traditions of Indian cuisine. Vegan options are also available upon request.
Do you offer private dining?
Yes, private dining arrangements for groups can be accommodated. Contact the restaurant directly to discuss event needs and menus.
Is there parking nearby?
Street parking is available in Inman Park. The venue is also accessible via the Atlanta Beltline on foot or by bike.