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What Happened to Gandhi Mahal Restaurant? (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Gandhi Mahal Restaurant has closed — confirmed via cbsnews.com, May 2020.

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What the source shows: Google Places lists Gandhi Mahal's business status as CLOSED_PERMANENTLY, and CBS News reported the building burned during the 2020 unrest following George Floyd's death.

  • Season / episode Season 25, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 3025 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Gandhi Mahal's Bengali and Indian dishes, including its slow-simmered curries and tandoor specialties, on the 2016 episode "Asia, Africa and India." The Minneapolis restaurant, founded by owner Ruhel Islam, operated in the city's Longfellow neighborhood at 3025 E Franklin Ave. According to CBS News, the building burned in May 2020 amid unrest following the death of George Floyd, and Islam said, "Let my building burn. Justice needs to be served." Bring Me The News reported that Islam opened a smaller restaurant, Curry in a Hurry, in the same location while he pursued plans to eventually rebuild Gandhi Mahal itself. The Tribune India also covered Islam's statement, noting he wanted "justice" for George Floyd rather than insurance payouts. A Google Places business listing marks the Gandhi Mahal name as permanently closed.

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Season / episode
Season 25, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
Asia, Africa and India
What was featured
Bengali and Indian curries and tandoor specialties
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Gandhi Mahal Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Gandhi Mahal Restaurant has closed — confirmed via cbsnews.com, May 2020.

What happened to Gandhi Mahal Restaurant after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Gandhi Mahal's Bengali and Indian dishes, including its slow-simmered curries and tandoor specialties, on the 2016 episode "Asia, Africa and India." The Minneapolis restaurant, founded by owner Ruhel Islam, operated in the city's Longfellow neighborhood at 3025 E Franklin Ave. As of September 2026, Gandhi Mahal Restaurant has closed — confirmed via cbsnews.com, May 2020.

Is Gandhi Mahal Restaurant permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Gandhi Mahal Restaurant has closed — confirmed via cbsnews.com, May 2020. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Gandhi Mahal Restaurant located?

3025 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Gandhi Mahal Restaurant?

Season 25, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 8, 2016. The episode is titled “Asia, Africa and India”.

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Visit info

Address
3025 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • cbsnews.com — https://cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/let-my-building-burn-gandhi-mahal-restaurant-owner-calls-for-justice-for-george-floyd
  • bringmethenews.com — https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/gandhi-mahal-destroyed-in-may-riots-will-open-a-temporary-restaurant-while-it-rebuilds
  • tribuneindia.com — https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/diaspora/indian-restaurant-in-minneapolis-gandhi-mahal-set-ablaze-but-owner-wants-justice-for-george-floyd-91995

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