Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Wilkes-Barre: 11:09 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (272) 268-3646 to confirm.
Location & directions
78 S Main StWilkes-Barre, PA 18701
About Amber Indian Express
Amber Indian Express is an Indian restaurant you'll find at 78 S Main St in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It's part of our guide to 100 restaurants, cafes and bars in Wilkes-Barre. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
Amber Indian Express is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 115 items across 14 sections, including Goat Specialties, Lamb Specialties, Desserts, Fresh Baked Breads, and Vegetarian Specialties. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $32.95, with a typical item around $17.95. You will find options like Achari Goat, Lamb Mushroom, and Moong Dal Halwa.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and locals. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, small plates, and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking. Phone: (272) 268-3646.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant
- Address
- 78 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- Phone
- (272) 268-3646
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 115 items · $1.50–$32.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Amber Indian Express’s weekday schedule with 83 other Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 4 hours more than the local median of 67. 90% of Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania open on Sundays, and Amber Indian Express is one of them.
Compared with 83 other Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania
Based on 28 menus with 2,536 priced items from Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $19.00.
At Amber Indian Express the median listed price is $17.95, higher than the typical $14.95 for Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Naan | 75% | $5.00 |
| Gulab Jamun | 68% | $5.99 |
| Mango Lassi | 64% | $5.10 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 64% | $18.60 |
| Malai Kofta | 57% | $17.99 |
| Tandoori Chicken | 57% | $19.48 |
| Butter Chicken | 54% | $18.60 |
| Chana Masala | 54% | $15.60 |
Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
All photos (5)Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Amber Indian Express there are 19 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (7), Cafes & Coffee (5), American (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (3).
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaJanuzzi's Pizza< 0.1 mi
- ThaiThai Thai< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Down Pour< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.1 mi
What to expect at an Indian restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Amber Indian Express's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Amber Indian Express open on Sunday?
Yes, Amber Indian Express is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Amber Indian Express located?
Amber Indian Express is located at 78 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
What is the phone number of Amber Indian Express?
You can call Amber Indian Express at (272) 268-3646.
Does Amber Indian Express offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Amber Indian Express offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Amber Indian Express?
The typical price range at Amber Indian Express is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $32.95.
Is Amber Indian Express wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Amber Indian Express good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids.
Is Amber Indian Express open late?
No, Amber Indian Express usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Amber Indian Express?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Amber Indian Express. Nearby options include Januzzi's Pizza (< 0.1 mi), Thai Thai (< 0.1 mi), and Subway (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 28 menus with 2,536 priced items from Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $19.00.