Whether you like a flaming hot vindaloo, or a mild korma, the town has a host of restaurants and takeaways to cater for every taste including vegetarian and vegan.
Here are Hartlepool’s top 10 Indian restaurants according to the website TripAdvisor.
1. Mumbai Majestic Indian Dining
Located underneath the now vacant Grand Hotel, the Mumbai underwent a change in owner earlier this year. One satisfied customer said on Tripadvisor: "The food is very clearly freshly cooked. Absolutely delicious!" Photo: Stu Norton
2. Spices 16-18 Navigation Point
Spices on Hartlepool Marina scored an average of four out of five after more than 300 reviews on the website. One diner said: "Everything we ordered was lovely" and another said they would visit again. Picture Google. Photo: Google Maps
3. Popadoms, 19 Church Street
Super quick service and tasty hot food was one visitor's description of Popadoms located in Church Street in Hartlepool. It came in at number 3 on Tripadvisor's top ten for the town. Photo: Mark Payne
4. Sheesh Mahal, Whitby Street
Previously based at Seaton Reach, the Sheesh Mahal recently moved into Zaika's premises in Whitby Street. One recent visitor said on Tripadvisor "The place was spotlessly clean, hand sanitisers about as you enter etc near the toilets etc , the staff and owner helpful as normal - and the food to die for". Photo: Mark Payne