The food is delicious, and I've been coming since 2013. It's amazing! The staff are also very polite, and this place has options for both vegans and meat-eaters. I would definitely recommend it! read more

YUMMM!!! What a great way to end the work week! It's been an insane week at work. I always pass by this place on the way home. Tonight I gave it a try for the first time. Score! For drinks I had the cucumber mint lemonade. It's their newest drink. So delicious! It's cold, refreshing, and delivers a burst of flavor in your mouth. A must try! For food I had the chicken tikka masala (mild), half rice, and garlic naan. They also give you a small side salad. The garlic naan was the best I've ever had. So moist and not burnt like a lot of other places. You can easily pull it apart with your fingers as it screams, "eat me! eat me!", with delight. The chicken tikka masala's flavor was amazing! I like to try things mild first to see how they taste. Some places serve bland food and mask it with spiciness. Not here. The flavor is all there. Next time I think I'm going to adventure on the wild side and try the medium and then possibly the spicy. The included salad was simple yet so satisfying. The dressing is definitely unique and packs a punch with the spice level but... I like it. *wink* *wink* hahhaa. The rice was perfection. I hate it when it's not cooked enough and too mushy or overcooked and hard. Originally I was going to eat half tonight and then the other half tomorrow but... I know myself. I would just go to bed, wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it, then not be able to go back to sleep until I finished the rest because it would keep calling my name from the kitchen. Hahahaha. I didnt get to see the inside because I got it to go but I'll let you guys know in an update. The staff there is great and they seem like a very nice family. As I've always said, I'm a huge supporter of family businesses. I'm soooo happy I gave this place a shot. I am not only coming back, I'm definitely going to have them cater some of my parties. Enjoy! read more

Call the restaurant before ordering through UberEats to make sure they put boneless white meat chicken in their Chicken Biryani and Chicken Talat Ghosht and the owner or the manager said YES they do but maybe he didn't understand me or something because I received both items with bone in dark meat chicken and on top of that the dishes didn't taste good either! When I called the restaurant back, the owner said he wasn't the one I talked to and nobody knew who I talked to earlier so I'm just gonna leave it at that !!! I usually don't give 1 star often unless the place deserves it and THIS place truly deserves it !!! read more

Al-Noor - Chicken Tala Gosht NOT Good !!! - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

service upon seating was good. the man taking our order was patient in helping us make selections and deciding which spice level to get. however, we were not approached at all until we were finished and asked for 2 boxes to go. after asking, the same man came over 2 more times within the next 5 minutes to ask if we needed more boxes as we were already packed up and paying despite no more food laid out. the intention may have been good but found it a little odd. the mango lassi was delicious and very refreshing. although the samosas were smaller than expected, they were tasty and reasonable for the cost. we ordered 2 garlic naan which was perfect for the portion sizes. the chicken in both dishes were nice and tender too. although it was my first time trying the qorma which was good, my friend said it wasn't the best she had. i liked the chicken biryani but found it spicy for my preference (medium), and would probably choose a milder option next time. overall the portions were good and we were able to split this among two meals for both of us. read more

Al-Noor - chicken samosas - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Extremely disappointed. I thought maybe I just ordered wrong but all the items were terrible. Chicken Biryani had just the bones with no meat on it. And tikka masala had dry breast meat. Also had the samosas which again was dry. And to top they only put one small sauce container with all the food. Probably the worst Indian I've had. Which is a shame because there are so many better restaurants in the area. I'm really confused by the reviews. read more

Ambiance: it's an old fashioned restaurant located in a shared busy plaza, limited parking spots, this location is more for takeout orders Service: impatient and rushed to place the order, server only wanted to talk to guys and sort of reluctant to serve female guests, unwelcoming and dismissive vibe Food: classic selections for Indian food, the mix has the best value Tandoori Mix Plate - *** A mixture of tandoori items, two pieces of each items, Chicken Tikka Kabob - **** with bone, marinated chicken legs and thighs cooked in clay oven, tasty, recommend Chicken Reshmi Kabob - * boneless, tender marinated chicken breast cube pieces cooked in clay oven, so dry and rubbery Boti (Bihari) Kabob - *** Marinated boneless beef stakes cooked in clay oven, average Seekh Kabob - **** Marinated ground beef kabobs cooked in clay oven, flavorful, recommend Lamb Qorma - *** Cubed pieces of lamb mildly spiced then prepared in onion sauce, not spicy but very salty Plain Rice - *** steamed saffron rice, average Garlic Naan - *** barely tasted warm and not crispy, not made freshly Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, although not worth the food quality, expect $25~$30 per person read more

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I've been meaning to go this restaurant since I read Jonathan Gold's original review and hearing from another foodie that their naan was perfect. The restaurant looks like a run down middle school cafeteria without the steam trays. Cold white lighting. The service was friendly but getting refills took too long. I've not been in a sit down restaurant in years that won't give tap water. They lost a star for this. As for the food. We ordered the tandoori mix sizzling plate and chicken tikka masala, and a couple of naan (plain and garlic). The sizzling plate was a big miss. The tandoori chicken was leathery. The beef items were dry and crumbly. The chicken in the tikka masala was mediocre. The curry sauce was tasty. The naan was light had a nice texture. The garlic naan was disappointing because it didn't taste of garlic. If I ever mind myself at this place, I'd probably try the butter naan. Bottom line, will I be returning of my own accord? No. Would I refuse to go if someone wanted to go? Also no. The place has Johnathon Gold's review on their menu, however, I'm not sure if Gold would write the same review today on that s place. There are better restaurants in the South Bay. read more

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We ordered take out/delivery. Chicken biryani Goat biryani Bhindi masala (okra) rice and a naan. It came with cucumber and onion salad with a mint chutney sauce which was really delicious. The food was very flavorful, though it leaned heavier than my personal preference. Others who enjoy heartier Indian dishes may appreciate it more. The person who took our order on the phone was very kind and helpful. read more

I dined at Al-Noor when a friend who enjoys Indian and Pakistani food as I was leaving on a flight from LAX. This place is close enough to the airport that it will now be an option when near there. The food was very flavorful. I even ordered two I items to take home after our meal to enjoy the following day. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. Service is good, but it is a pretty plain place, a kind of family like, very casual atmosphere, and the kind of place to go to just for the food. read more

Food is delicious. Staff is friendly and prompt in service. Place is clean with a family atmosphere. I love it and visit whenever I'm in Los Angeles. read more

Ambiance: Not much for ambiance. A typical ma and pa Indian food joint. Simple and clean decor in a small strip mall Food: What they miss in ambiance they more than make up with the food. Besides you don't eat ambiance. I had the chicken tiki masala and the garlic naan and both were amazing. In fact I live more than 500 miles from here but whenever I'm in town they are a must. Home cooked goodness! Service: 8/10 for service Parking: Parking is ok but during busy times you may have to park across the street. Overall: I love this place. Good food. Good portions and reasonably priced. read more

Al-Noor - Inside - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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Stopped by for a lunch break and the food was delicious! I got the Half Rice, Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala and Mango Lassi. The Tikka Masala had the right amount of spice. Garlic Naan is great to dip in the Tikka Masala. The rice was decent, I've had better rice elsewhere. The service was great and the ambiance had the family restaurant vibe, pretty chill. The tab went over $30+ which is pretty pricey but at the same time everything is going up. Overall: I would recommend this spot for Halal food and would come back whenever I'm in the area. read more

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What a treasure Al Noor is! It's a small mom & pop shop which offers quality delicious food. I was a little worried we showed up too late as it was an hour before closing but I am happy to report that we did not feel rushed at all when ordering or dining in. We started with vegetable pakora which were crispy and flavorful. The mint chutney was not overpowering and really balanced out the tanginess of the other sauce which I'm not sure what it's called but it was tart and spicy (not too spicy). This time I wanted to try the Chicken Tala Gosht, spicy, under their special menu. The chicken was shredded so it really allowed more of the flavors to marinate in the meat. The Chicken Tikka Masala, mild, is something we alway order and it never disappoints. Perfectly complemented with the Garlic Naan and Biriyani. Not pictured but we also had chicken biriyani and kheer rice pudding. It sounds like they sold out of the kheer for the day but they make have been making a fresh batch for preparation the next day because the host explained to us that the pudding is normally served cold, but if we're still interested, we could try it hot/warm. He also mentioned that his mom would serve it warm so it's equally as enjoyable in different temperatures. When it was brought out, we were instructed to stir well. I'm sure the consistency is thicker once it's refrigerated but it reminded me of champurado. The rice was creamy and smooth. Surprisingly there were no nuts but I did find a cardamom pod. You know when someone can't sleep and they drink warm milk to help? I would rather have this. It was so flavorful! I think it was such a treat and it felt like we got an item from a secret menu. We had an amazing time and the pudding was a perfect way to end the night. read more

Al-Noor - Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

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The food is always good and the service is great. The ambiance needs improvement I go for the food

This was my first time ordering Al Noor and I was pleasantly suprised. I ordered the Chicken Biryani. The portion was huge! The chicken was well seasoned and very juicy. The rice was fluffy and delicious. They also added a nice Cucumber salad which was a nice surprise. Overall I thought the food was fantastic and the price very reasonable. I will definitely be ordering from Al Noor again. read more

Al-Noor - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

A solid place to order to-go from when craving Pakistani/Indian food. I've tried their food both in person & to go & food tastes pretty much the same but it's always more comfortable & convenient to eat in the comfort of home. We also noticed portions might be bigger to go, but until recently things might have changed bc the curry container seemed a little smaller. We usually get the chicken tikka masala, tala gosht, garlic naan (not super garlicky, so if you wanna save your penny just get plain), chicken jal farezi, & chicken karahi. The mango lassi is also good but kind of pricey (other places still w/ $4-5), so only as a treat occasionally. The dishes don't come w/ rice so we usually also order the plain rice & garlic naan. We've ordered from them multiple times & I don't think any experience was bad. They wrap the food pretty good so there was never any bad spillage issues just occasional oil marks in the plastic bag, which is understandable. It's always a plus when they give us the sides for free hehe like the mango chutney, achar (very intense flavor), or mint cilantro sauce. My favorite is the mint sauce w/ the raw onions & cucumber (chef's kiss in refreshing your palate from all the oils). It's also more delicious if you spritz some lemon juice on it. The biggest thing that stops us from eating it often is that Indian food dishes are on the pricier side ($16-18) since they don't include rice & sometimes the meat to sauce ratio is far off or the meats aren't cut enough to feel like it justifies the price point. read more

Hidden gem Pakistani restaurant in SoCal. Saw this place was supposed to have the best Garlic Naan ever so had to check it out. Second you walk in you feel the relaxed casual atmosphere but at the same time excitement because you're in for something special. Was greeted by the owner upon walking in he was very friendly attentive. Everything from the Samosas to the Palak Paneer and Biryani were phenomenal. Spicy Biryani was so good but the Mango Lassi was perfect to cool you down. Best part was the Garlic Naan with the Chicken Tikka Masala perfect together. Highly recommend. read more

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Hands down the best on the entire west coast. Consistently excellent, this place is an absolute go to.

If you don't mind eating in a restaurant that looks like an old run down drug store you might find some of the most authentic neighborhood Indian food found in the greater Lawndale area. My guest was an Indian native and a gourmet cook herself and she was blown away with the true Indian-Pakistan dishes they served. It was excellent food and not pricey. The service was a little slow but they went out of their way to make it up to us with how friendly they were. Recommended if you have to have the real thing. read more

Palak Paneer was super tasty and you can't go wrong with the naan. Simple ambiance and quick service read more

Al-Noor - Palak Paneer - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

It's been years since I've eaten here but the food and quality is still top notch. Came here for lunch with friends and ordered a few items that we all shared. Vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala and paleek paneer as well as garlic naan. Everything was delicious and exactly as I remembered. You can choose the level of spiciness for some dishes which is a nice option. Interior is simple with a handful of dining tables. Staff is efficient. read more

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Confused about these ratings bc this was some of the worst Indian food I've ever had...and I'm Indian. The chicken in the tikka masala was cooked to death and there was no balance of spices in any of the dishes. The chutneys were tasteless and bland, which ruined the samosas. My husband and I felt sick after eating dinner and this lingered through the next day. Yuck read more

Great Indian/Pakistani food! I love their chicken briyani. I hate having fruits in my briyani and this dish does not have any. The chicken and rice is so flavorful and delicious! Their palak paneer is very tasty. We always order their garlic naan too! Seems like a family business. read more

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I had been eagerly anticipating trying this place due to all the rave reviews, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointment. I've only been here before to get their Naan bread. This time, I got garlic Naan, and it barely had any garlic flavor in them. The butter chicken, which only comes with white meat, was dry and tough. The butter sauce was overly rich, making me feel nauseous and upsetting my stomach. At $17, the portion was small and overpriced, especially if it didn't come with rice. That's another $6 to get rice! In comparison, Trader Joe's frozen butter chicken costs $5, offers more chicken, and tastes significantly better. We also ordered the Tandoori mix plate, which included chicken, sekh, and boti kebabs. It was a complete letdown as the meat and sesk kabobs were so hard that they seemed like reheated leftovers that had been overcooked in the microwave. The boti kabob, which is beef, was soggy. That entire plate just seems so off. The Mango Lassi was too creamy and didn't satisfy my taste buds as others I've tried have. I hope this was just an off day because the food didn't live up to the reviews I read, though those reviews were a few years old. Regardless, I don't plan on returning since the prices don't justify the quality, quantity, and taste of the food. read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. Since I've moved close to this place I can't stop coming back. Also helps that their customer service is great as well! 10/10 food read more

Al-Noor - Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Naan - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Ordered for two people it's been a bit still five stars. Got the Tala gohst and Nahartan quarma. I remember having a vegetarian dish a while ago and loving it! With more options I wanted to try different kinds. The tala ghost must have. Service is great the people are nice! And the ambiance is great take to go. They are very accommodating to my allergies. read more

This is my go-to place for Indian food! Our order tonight was: chicken tiki masala, plain rice, garlic nan, and samosas! Everything tasted delicious! I will say the price is pretty expensive to the portion size. We ordered mild chicken tiki masala, and I think next time we'll try medium spice. Food is family style! There is seating inside, but we usually order to-go. Would definitely recommend! read more

Al-Noor - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Most excellent and tasty food. Not sure if it's India or Pakistani it's just good. Of course it's the non original tiki masala that I love, creamy and spiced just right. All the accompanying cucumbers and onion, rice and nan bread match. Been a go to for years never fails. read more

If you're gonna be heading to or arriving from LAX. Stop by this place in Lawndale. Amazing Indian food and the best mango lassi I've ever had. Good prices. Good service & flavorful dishes. read more

Great tasting food, and the staff always welcomed everyone and treats you like family.

Every time I open up Yelp, it opens to this restaurant page. Not sure why... I've never been here, noor do I know what it is. Either I've been hacked, or this place is just that good that I'm being forced into giving it a good review. Regardless, please go away now. :) read more

Delicious and consistent - great take/out delivery option. I have not dined in here, but I have had Al Noor delivered on several occasions. Garlic naan, chicken tikka, palac and lamb paneer super excellent and always fresh. Staff is always super nice on the phone - keep up the good work everyone! Thank you read more

Al-Noor is one of those restaurants that never disappoints. The food is absolutely delicious. I especially love their okra, chicken tikka masala, and biryani rice; you really cannot go wrong with any of those dishes. They are always spot on and full of flavor. The ambience inside looks nice, but I feel like most of their traffic comes from takeout. Either way, the customer service is consistently excellent. The food is always ready when they say it will be, and they are very attentive with the way everything is packaged. A small but thoughtful detail is that when you go to pay, they often ask if you would like some water. It may seem simple, but it really shows a great level of care for their customers. Overall, I truly love this restaurant. Between the delicious food, the attentive service, and the thoughtful touches, it has become one of my favorites. If you have not tried Al-Noor yet, do not hesitate, it is absolutely worth it. read more

First time trying with family flavors were decent but the meats and rice were very dry. The curry was good but not as spicy as we would have liked. read more

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My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for some times because of the reviews so we did just that this past weekend. First the parking. The resturant is located in a small strip mall. The parking was completely filled and cars were coming in and going out. We finally got parking and went into a smoky filled restaurant. There were plenty of seating but filled with smoke from the cooking. My husband ordered a chicken kabob which was so dry it was hard for him to eat without ordering two drinks. I ordered a chicken curry dish was good. We ordered a side of rice and two orders of dried garlic naan. They don't offer water just bottled water you have to our purchase. Overall I'm glad we tried it but it was a one and done for me. read more

This is a casual Indian/Pakistani Halal restaurant. This was my first time going there. I liked the food quite a lot. The shrimp palak had a pretty good amount of shrimp in it and was very flavorful, definitely with spice, but not too spicy/hot for someone who can't take a lot of very spicy food. The chicken biryani was also very nice and flavorful, what you would expect of a typical northern style biryani. It would've been good to have rita (yogurt sauce) with it. I forgot to ask if it comes with it when ordering. It turns out it is sold separately. The garlic naan non-was very enjoyable, I originally asked for poori or paratha because I like a heavier, more moist bread, but they were sold out/didn't have those items on that day. I probably should've gone with the butter naan option which would've been a bit closer to what I was looking for. The mango lassi was good and solid, moderately thick, served in a plastic cup. It would be nice if it was bigger or came with refills. They do not give glasses of water, rather they sell bottled water. At the end of the meal I had chai/milk. Tea is always enjoyable. The service was friendly. The shrimp dish was brought out first on its own and then the other dishes, one by one. That would be my only real criticism, it's important to time it so that the dishes come out properly together the way in which they're supposed to be eaten. Overall, I did enjoy my meal and I would like to return to try different dishes. The entire bill came to around $55. I did use the restroom, it is a single person bathroom that was reasonably clean, no bidet. read more

Al-Noor - Shrimp Tikka Masala Shrimp Tikka Masala Shrimp Palak Chicken Biryani Garlic Naan Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Lawndale, California

Our favorite place when we have a craving for tiki masala, biryani or mango lassi. We used to live 5 minutes away, but we moved and now we will still drive 30 minutes to get their food because we haven't found anything remotely close to this place in our new neighborhood. read more

Really great food with no unnecessary fanfare. Everything I've tried has been delicious and fresh.

I tried many chicken biryani from this culture at many diffrent restaurents. I like this one the most. This dish came with 4 pieces of chicken. Doordash was my savior for this restaurent. read more

This will be the shortest review I ever leave. Best Indian in food in Southern California,..hands down, no comparison. Location doesn't matter. Setting doesn't matter. Price doesn't matter. If you want the best Indian food, go here. read more