Kyiv Guide for Indians 2026
Kyiv (Київ, Kyïv) is the capital of Ukraine and largest city (~3 million). It hosts Ukraine's biggest Indian diaspora community — thousands of Indian MBBS students at Bogomolets National Medical University, plus IT professionals and traders. This guide covers Indian restaurants, ISKCON temple, spice shops, medical services, the Indian Embassy, and emergency contacts.
🍽️ Indian Restaurants (3 verified)
Three currently-open Indian restaurants in Kyiv. Delivery via Glovo, Bolt Food, Wolt.
Traditional North Indian cuisine — biryani, curry, tandoor. Dine-in + delivery + takeaway. Modern interior, large capacity.
High-end Indian dining with beautiful interior — owner-managed. Spice level adjustable. Popular for special occasions, business dinners, and authentic Indian cuisine.
Quick North Indian counter inside Reytarska Circle food-court — affordable thali, curry & rice bowls, delivery. Note: original Himalaya Restaurant (Reytarska 15 standalone) is temporarily closed.
🕉️ ISKCON Krishna Temples (2 locations)
Two verified ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) locations in Kyiv.
Daily program:
- 05:00 — Mangala Arati
- 07:00 — Darshan Arati + Guru Puja
- 12:30 — Raja Bhoga Arati
- 19:00 — Sandhya Arati + Bhagavatam class
Sunday satsang + prasadam. Major festivals: Janmashtami (Aug), Radhashtami, Gaura Purnima, Holi, Diwali — free vegetarian feast.
Second community center in central Kyiv. Weekly programs and Bhagavatam classes.
🛒 Indian Spices & Groceries
Options for buying Indian spices, dal, rice, paneer in Kyiv:
Basic Indian spices — turmeric, coriander, cumin, red chili, garam masala. Basmati rice, lentils (masoor / moong dal), paneer (local brands). Available citywide.
MDH, Everest, Catch spice mixes (chana masala, biryani masala), papad, pickles, ghee, Indian tea (Tata, Lipton India), incense sticks.
rozetka.com.ua — MDH, Everest, Tata, Patanjali brands. prom.ua — wholesale buying. Nova Poshta delivery in 1-2 days nationwide.
🩺 Embassy of India & Medical University
Phone: +380 44 468 6661
Website: www.eoiukraine.gov.in
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30
Services: passport, visa, OCI, attestation, emergency support.
24/7 emergency line: +380-67-219-0444
Ukraine's largest medical university and home to thousands of Indian MBBS students. 6-year MBBS program, fees approximately $4,500-$5,500 per year. NMC India recognized.
🚨 Emergency Numbers & Shelters
Critical numbers for Kyiv. On air-raid alert, head to the nearest metro station (official shelter).
Every Kyiv metro station = official shelter (5,000-6,000 capacity). Most central: Khreshchatyk, Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Vokzalna, Universytet. inДія app has live map of 108 verified shelters.
Always carry: power bank, water, flashlight, document copies, medicines.
Indian Embassy 24/7 emergency: +380-67-219-0444
🎓 MBBS / Medical Universities in Kyiv
| University | Fees / year | Indian students |
|---|---|---|
| Bogomolets National Medical University | $5,000-5,500 | 5,500+ |
| Kyiv Medical University | $4,500-5,000 | 800+ |
| Shupyk National Medical Academy | $5,500-6,000 | 300+ |
inДія app — live Kyiv map
Nearest restaurants, ATMs, pharmacies, shelters, embassy — all in one place. Works offline.
Get it on Google Play❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Indian restaurants are open in Kyiv (June 2026)?
3 verified open: NBP - New Bombay Palace (34 Lesi Ukrainky Blvd, 4.3★, ₴700-1000), Sutra (3 Proviantska St, 4.5★, premium), Himalaya — Reytarska Circle (15 Reytarska food-court). The old Himalaya Restaurant standalone is closed.
Where is ISKCON Krishna temple in Kyiv?
Main: 16 Zoryanyi Provulok (+380 98 551 5953, Mangala Arati 05:00). Branch: 21 Dmytrivska St (+380 44 484 0934). Both 4.8★.
Where is the Embassy of India in Kyiv?
20-B Maksyma Berlynskoho St, Kyiv 01901. Phone +380 44 468 6661. Site www.eoiukraine.gov.in. Open Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30.
Where to buy Indian spices in Kyiv?
Auchan, Silpo, Novus chains for basics. Pozniaky/Osokorky for specialty shops (MDH, Everest). Online: rozetka.com.ua + prom.ua.
Emergency numbers in Kyiv?
Police 102, Ambulance 103, Fire 101, Universal 112. Air raid: go to nearest metro station. Indian Embassy 24/7: +380-67-219-0444.
How many Indian students at Bogomolets University?
5,500+ Indian MBBS students (as of 2026). Ukraine's largest Indian student population at any single university.