Another spot to check off our SGV Passport. My wife and I have dined at the newer location in Arcadia on two occasions last year. One was for DineLA and one was for a Yelp event in the summer. This location has multiple parking garages to choose from near the building. This location in Pasadena was nice, just a bit smaller than the other one. The decorations are gorgeous and eye catching. We came in to use our SGV passport for the order of Pani Puri Shots. These were so good went we first tried them and couldn't want to get these again. We came in right before 3pm and they run a daily lunch special from 11:30am - 3pm. The staff was welcoming and worked very hard as she was the only server managing a few tables. We opted for 2 orders of the Pani Puri shots (one free from the SGV passport deal) and the Chicken Curry Lunch Special. The food took some time to come out but worth the wait. The Pani Puri shots were the best! I love the set up and presentation. The little mini cart even moves around with its wheels. You pour em up in the puffs and eat it in one bite! I like the flavor of the pani so I sip some too. :D As for the chicken curry, the flavors were delicious. The portions are good for one person but we shared. The naan was freshly made. The airy and crispiness makes it a great pairing with the whole meal. This location delivered on flavors and was consistent with the other restaurant. The food left us very happy! Thanks, All India Cafe! ( ^_^)b read more

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Came here twice before writing this review. First visit was 4/5. We got the shrimp tandoori and korma. I enjoyed both, especially the shrimp tandoori because they used jumbo shrimp. The korma was good in that it had that creamy texture, but it didn't quite have that very richness that I love about Indian curry. Taste wise, it was super mild and it didn't really bring out the flavors from the spices. We got naan on the side, and this was a miss for me, mainly because it wasn't very fluffy. Actually, it was on the flatter side and the texture was a bit hard. We got a side of the pani puri as well and I enjoyed the flavors from the sauce and textures. Honestly, this was probably the most flavorful thing we had. My second visit was 2/5. I got the chicken tikka masala this time, and I found this to be really disappointing. It was so watered down that the texture was soupy. It was also super bland too. Way too mild and I couldn't taste any of the spices. We got the korma again because my fiancé liked it from the first time, and comparing the two side by side, the korma was thicker. Should I come back on future visits I'll definitely repurchase the shrimp tandoori, but the tikka masala is a hard pass for me. read more

I'd previously visited the Glendale location, but checked out the Pasadena one too. * Chutney Sampler - a nice snack until your entree arrives. * Masala Fries - very flavorful sauce and textured fries. * Samosas - flavorful vegetable filling and crunchy wrapping. * Boti (lamb chunk), Chicken & Seekh (ground lamb) kebab - I didn't care for the boti, but the seekh is masks the gaminess of lamb with its spicy flavors. The chicken is good. * Chicken jalfrezi - very flavorful. * Kabuli cholay (Punjabi-style garbanzo beans) - too mild for my liking, but a nice vegan option. read more

All India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

August 8, 2025 | Pasadena | I love Indian food!While in the area and craving a bite, the DineLA menu for All India Cafe caught my eye! Colorful decor, tasty bites and a full-on feast was greatly appreciated! The menu offered options galore! Score! Palak Paneer & Nirvana Tofu | Rich in color & tasty! One dish definitely had flavor that stood out over the other, though also good! Plenty of rice arrived with the dishes on a silver round platter! Garlic Naan | Delicious & plentiful! I would easily order again! Chai Tea | I enjoyed each sip! Perfectly hot & delicious! The tea paired perfectly alongside the meal! Samosas | Uniquely shaped & tasty, filled with veggies, alongside both dipping sauces! Gulab Jamun | Dessert | Syrup-y deliciousness, got it to go! Salad | I absolutely love salad, but the salad was not memorable and was a bit warm. Decor | Lively & I nearly sighed once I stepped inside, very pretty! There was so much to see, from the floor to the ceiling! There was an image of the Taj Mahal plastered on the wall, sequin umbrellas hanging from up above, elegant lamps radiating mood lighting, and beautiful flowers on each table, alongside a gold lamp, which made the menu even easier to see! Customer Service | Super friendly from the moment we stepped in, throughout & up until the moment we left! Service was attentive with a smile! Thanks again to our server, Sheila! She was so sweet! Overall: My friend & I enjoyed our meal! There was so much food!! Thanks to DineLA for introducing me to a new Indian restaurant! I'm glad I tried it this place! read more

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Came here on a Monday for the DineLA dinner special. There was no wait at 6pm so got seated immediately. I'm close by so walked here but you can usually find paid parking structures or street parking. We went with the dinner special which included a choice of appetizer of samosa or aloo tiki so we got one of each. For entree we got the tikka masala and tandoori chicken. For veggie we got the aloo gobi and palak paneer. It comes with naan and rice as well. For dessert we both went with the gulab jamun. The tikka masala was pretty diluted so it wasn't really that great and the tandoori chicken was super dry. Overall the entrees were really mediocre. The only ok things were the naan and gulab jamun which is not worth it enough to make a trip back. Service was also just ok and ambiance was not the best. We were seated right next to a bug zapper so not ideal. Overall wouldn't come back based on that experience and quality of the food was really subpar. read more

All India Cafe - DineLA menu as of 7/28/2025 - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious! Shrimp tikka masala was so yummy! I will definitely get it again. Butter chicken very savory. Garlic naan was great. Samosas decent, nothing special. Overall enjoyed and will be back. Only negative was tha the service was crazy slow, but delicious food made up for it. Cute spot. read more

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Quite possibly the best Indian food I've ever had, and therefore some of the best food I've had in my life period. The garlic naan was perfectly fluffy with incredible crisp edges. The Nirvana curry was gone in 5 minutes after it hit the table. Creamy, filling, a touch of sweetness. I looked up from my bowl with new eyes. I have hope for the world now. The makhni paneer... tangy, rich, the perfect level of spice, the delicate paneer balanced with flavorful tomato and bell pepper. The eggplant salad: soft roasted eggplant layered with spicy tomato sauce and garlic-packed yogurt. I'm actually mildly allergic to eggplant but I ate it anyway. It was phenomenal. So worth it. I didn't try the tandoori chicken as I'm pescatarian but people kept talking about how they were "in love." My mother started singing. I'm not joking. I wish I had more pictures but we were all eating too fast to take any. Quotes from dinner: - "How do they DO this???" - "God is good" - "I'm going to marry that chef" - "I finally know what love is" - *with extreme malice* "I NOTICE YOU DIDN'T SHARE YOUR MANGO LASSI" If give this restaurant all the stars in the sky if I could. read more

All India Cafe - Garlic naan my beloved - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Four of us shared the Fun for 2 "Veggie Lovers" which included a choice of three selections, and includes 2 samosas, rice and order of Nan, and dessert. Our selections were the Aloo Mattar, Navaratan Korma, Shahi Paneer We ordered extra orders of samosas, Garlic Nan and an entree of Bartha (eggplant) and Tofu tiki masala. I had a chai, everything was well prepared and service was attentive. I got the homemade ginger ice cream to go, as it's included in the fun for 2. No one else wanted dessert. The ice cream was so flavorful I'm still thinking about it! If you can avoid the closest parking structures, I'd advise parking further away and walking. The structure getting in and leaving was a nightmare, but not a reflection on the dining experience. I think out the door with tip the bill was under $120, we didn't have any alcohol. So a good value for dining out. read more

All India Cafe - Veggie delight for 2 plus a couple extras - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was delicious and the circus was wonderful. They have a very affordable lunch special and the food was brought out within minutes. Beautifully presented and generous portions. Beautiful restaurant, very clean and well run. Great option if you are looking for authentic Indian food in the area! read more

We ordered pick up for the first time last week. Because of a couple of other South Asian restaurants in Pasadena, we had not had a chance to try All India Cafe. This was the night. In order to have something different, we ordered the green tandoor chicken. It was truly sublime. We'd never had anything like it. We also ordered saag paneer, another winner, lamb naan, regular naan and lentil pappard. The saag was one of the best we've had. The pappard was good, and the regular naan great. I should have ordered the lamb naan spicier than mild. It was fine if uninspired. That's what comes with ordering everything mild. So, for take out it was quite good. We looked forward to going to dine at the restaurant. Gawd. We always forget to take pictures. Anyway, very much recommended. read more

We found this place while walking around Old Town and decided to give it a try. I love tandoori chicken and most spicy Indian dishes, and being new to the area, had high hopes for finding our new go-to Indian restaurant. I'm sad to report, we did not find that tonight. We were greeted and seated fairly quickly, and our server was personable enough. They have a few "dinner for two" options, and we chose the tandoori chicken, which came with two vegetable sides (we chose aloo gobi and makhni paneer), naan, basmati rice, samosas, raita, and dessert. We also ordered chai. The samosas were the best part. They arrived hot, crispy on the outside, and potato filling was delicious. The aloo gobi was our next favorite, delicately seasoned, and would have been a nice accompaniment to the other dishes - had they been good. However, the chicken was dry - four small thighs, overcooked, and over charred (some areas weee burnt), which paired with undercooked white onions and carrots was underwhelming. The makhni paneer was also underwhelming and was quite bland. Both side dishes were really small. The naan was dry and flavorless, as was the basmati rice. We weren't asked for a spice level when we ordered, so if you do go here, and enjoy spicy food, make sure you tell them upfront - our food was not even mildly spicy. Even the chai was on the bland side. Once the food was dropped, we didn't see our server again. I'm not sure if he left or went on break? There was another server taking care of the other tables, but he actively avoided making eye contact. We'd finished our meal, and after 20 minutes of no one checking on us, I began stacking our dishes to clear some space on the table (it normally gets someone's attention, since it looks messy and reflects poorly on the service). When that didn't work, as the remaining server passed our table again, I said "excuse me" to which he barely made eye contact and responded "Are you done?" I indicated that we were. He printed out the check, and laid it down without a word. We weren't in the mood for dessert - which is good I suppose, because we were never offered that part of the meal. The check came to $75. I know this is Old Town, but we both agreed that the meal was vastly overpriced for the quality and quantity of the food. The search for our new go-to Indian restaurant in Pasadena continues. read more

Negatives - Did delivery. I didn't realize it was powered through GrubHub - $20 in fees! Strangely the actual item prices were cheaper than on Uber eats. And they sent me a $5.75 Perrier instead of still water. The chicken mango was more like chicken curry with a few bits of mango that didn't look super great. Chicken was white meat but fatty. I wasn't expecting it to be so liquidy. I normally get chicken tikka masala so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. Positives - Delicious samosas! Strange shape but truly lovely. Naan was tasty. They had chai on the menu. read more

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Don't bother dining in this location. I waited 30 mins to receive my check whilst NO ONE ELSE WAS IN THE RESTAURANT. The guys were just on social media on their phones LOUDLY. The Arcadia one is better in terms of service and food. read more

All India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'm a longtime patron and this is my go-to neighborhood spot - I live 30 minutes away. The food is incredible: flavorful, creative, well-portioned. The tamarind chutney and samosas are a true testament to how mastering the fundamentals is a good indication of a restaurant's overall quality - what sets All India Cafe apart from the rest. Favorites include the masala dosa, aloo gobi, and vada pav sliders. In closing, I will drive for good food and so should you. read more

I am not usually a big fan of Indian food but when we visited All India on the Melting Pot Old Pasadena food walking tour all of the foods we tried were delicious! The garlic naan was yummy, chicken dish and fries were great! We met the owner/manager of this location and he was was so nice and suggested coming back for their ice cream which is house made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant is cute there is seating both inside and outside. read more

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I had always walked past this place a few times, and glad I finally gave it a chance! The food there is actually good! I was most amazed by their pani puri shots and saag paneer. Pani puri shots were flavorful yet refreshing. Another one that I liked was their mango lassi. It was not too sweet for me unlike other places. I also tried a few of their dishes such as Butter Chicken and Coco de Pasta which I thought were not bad. Also, shoutout to their service! Everyone was very nice and kind! The atmosphere of the place is a bit dark, but it gives off intimate vibes for those who enjoy such vibes! The one thing I did not quite like was their samosas. The outside was too thick and it was more of hard than crispy. Another thing is the parking. Since it is located in Old Town Pasadena, parking can be quite a hassle. read more

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Service is terrible. Chicken was dry. Probably won't be going back. There were customers waiting for a table, but I seen the employee mopping the bathroom instead. read more

This was hands down the best Indian food i've ever had !!! :D the inside is so aesthetically pleasing, the tables were decorated in a romantic way and everything was delicious. We had some mango yogurt drink with our meals which paired really well. Parking around here is tricky ! make sure to read the signs! The people here were kind a although there wasn't a lot of interactions (we didn't mind). read more

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Satisfying weekend lunch at All India Cafe. We came to dine during lunch time on a Sunday afternoon, the restaruant was not very busy at this time so no worries on getting a table or not. We put a reservation ahead just in case, but no need. The interior of the restaurant feels very homey and created a unique atmosphere. Mixed chutney was good, but some were a little on the sweet side, and the pani puri was served on a cute cart. Loved the garlic naan, and the chicken Keebabs were delicious. read more

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Very cute, cozy and lovely restaurant. I liked all the color, art and decor. Servers were nice. I had the panipuri, which were delicious. I had the chicken tikka masala and that was not as flavorful as I thought it would be. Okay, I'll just say it was bland. I was surprised chutney was extra cost. I thought those are just meant to just be on the table. Everything was a cost. Even the papadam. It's kinda like going to a Mexican place and being charged for chips and salsa. read more

All India Cafe - Chicken Tikka Masala lunch (masala was a little bland) the tea was delicious! - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Tikka masala is good, Service is extremely slow... extremely slow... Soups are not good at all, we ordered Sambara and veggie soup we didn't eat more than one spoonful and threw them away. Samosas are good, Overall all the other food is just not good or mediocre at best. Nice ambience overall the restaurant is nice but I don't see people coming back I think this place is only good for tourists coming through I wish the servers could've recommended something better when they saw that we didn't eat four dishes that were ordered. The money isn't the problem I wouldn't have even asked for a refund I just wanted to treat my mother in law out to a nice dinner ! read more

The food is really really good here!!! One of the best Indian foods I've had by far! We ordered the chicken biryani, naan, and chicken tikka which were all very delicious!!!!! They offer a big selection of food on their menu. We were helped out right away and food came out pretty quickly 10-15mins but there was only one other couple. This place is very nice for a date night, clean, lots of decorations, and lots of seating inside and couple tables outside on the sidewalk. This is a must try if you like Indian food or wanting to try it for a first time. I'll definitely be going back! read more

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What a delicious dinner! My hubby and I came here for dinner and I would highly recommend you come and checkout this family owned business. It was obvious, they value great service and creating delicious food for their customers. We had the butter chicken and the samosas... seriously some of the best Indian food I've eaten in a long time. I can't wait to come back! read more

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For starters, this review is regarding the service NOT the food. Their food is delicious...especially the Nirvana Chicken and cheese naan. The staff is not friendly. When I walked in there was an older guy at the front and I was standing there waiting to get a table and he literally did not even acknowledge my presence for a good 2 minutes. There's also a younger guy there that walks around looking absolutely miserable and is rude. I told him I was there to pick up food, he didn't even say anything to me, walked away and started serving another table. You'd think with all of the restaurants that people have to choose from in Pasadena, you'd try to make your service one of the reasons people come back. I will be going to the Arcadia location moving forward. They are so kind and don't act like you're an inconvenience by just walking in the door. read more

Very very bad food, who has written reviews about this place as good, don't know what good food is There serving cart had spider webs , where they serve pani puri and vada pav So dirty and bad , will never come back Service sooo slow Food quality should come and check the kitchen , I definitely know the kitchen would be worst in terms of hygiene read more

Food is good, but the service needs improvement. Longgggggg wait for dine-in service on New Year's Day. Online orders seemed to be the priority while the diners had to wait to be attended, seated and order. While there were empty tables, it took 20 min to be seated. Very frustrating. So many delivery drivers kept in and out of the restaurant blocking up the back of the restaurant making it an uncomfortable vibe. The waiter we had (seemed annoyed to be there) was quite rude and mumbled when he spoke. Took 15 min to even get a waiter and another 10 more min to get some glasses of water. Then was no where to be found so we could order, 45 min after being seated. He Wouldn't look at me or let me finish my sentence when I was trying to order what i wanted and kept turning to my husband saying, "and you, and you". My husband felt like he was being very disrespectful. Crazy thing is that I have been coming here for over 25 years (since I was a teen) and service has never been so bad, so definitely put a bad taste in my mouth. Hopefully they can work to improve and prioritize their dine in customers. When you can't keep up with diners in house, then it's time to turn off DoorDash and Postmates and work on providing good service in house so you don't get walk outs, bad reviews and low tips. read more

Came here for Dine LA, with my friend and so glad I did. I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I love the charm of the restaurant indoors with all the decor. Service was a bit slow, but they were really nice and the restaurant was clean. The menu included a sampler of many items - The stand out items was the Fish Masala - basically a chicken tikka masala but with fish and wow I was surprised how much i liked it! I'm not sure what kind of fish it was though but it was delicious. The Nirvana Tofu was so good too, I'm usually a palak paneer girl but I really loved how flavorful the Nirvana tofu was. I chose Garlic Naan and Kheer as my dessert - It's like a cinnamon rice pudding. Overall, I loved everything we tried - and will definitely be back when I have my cravings. Enjoy! read more

All India Cafe - Samosas - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Simply not good. My vegetable dish had old soggy vegetables. The Naan was dry. "More like matzah" a friend said. And we asked for water at least 3 times before we got any. Not a lot of good Indian places in the area but certainly much better than this. Not recommended. read more

Great spot! We were there for dinner last night and had a chai, garlic naan, saag paneer, chicken biriyani, and their ice cream sampler that came with ginger and pistachio ice cream plus mango sorbet. The food was good, fun ambiance, servers were attentive, the owner is nice and friendly. He explained that they made their ice creams in house. They were delicious! Very special. I will also say that the food is not heavily salted and my spouse and I both appreciated that. We'll be back to try other dishes :) read more

All India Cafe - Ice cream sampler! - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Excellent food and service. The food is flavorful and delicious! The Dine LA menu was such a treat. I was able to try so many different things and the portions were generous. I couldn't even finish it all. The Indian iced tea AND the Indian hot tea was amazing. A must try. The ambiance is great. Really charming restaurant, with amazing food and atmosphere. read more

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Thank you, Karan! Such great service and food- we loved the butter chicken, tikka masala, and nirvana curries read more

All India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Lunch special is the perfect amount of food! Their salad was delicious as the rice and I ordered an upcharge of roti. Delicious curries and a really good price! Quite impressed with this restaurant. Good service, very friendly and nice. I loved sitting by the window to watch people go by. Nice place I am looking forward to coming back! read more

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We have always loved the food here for many years. The service is very friendly and professional and the place is very clean and comfortable

I was staying at a hotel in the area, had a dosa craving and was excited to see it on their menu. I honestly can't believe they're serving what I received as masala dosa. It was SO disappointing that it made me mad. The dosa itself was much too thick, not thin and crisp as it should be, the batter had no flavor--as though they didn't ferment it-- and the whole thing was unevenly cooked. Making dosa is a real skill so that on its own would have been okay. But the potato filling was vastly under-seasoned and not spiced. Did they even put spices? Or salt? It had some turmeric but was so so bland. What was just plain irritating was the sambar. It didn't even taste like it had any tamarind or sambar powder. No tartness at all. Also under-salted. The coconut chutney was a watery mess that must have come out of a jar. Honestly--they should take this off the menu if they care so little. It's not as though one can't google a proper recipe and at least get the filling and sambar to taste like they come from the same continent as India. I'd be less harsh but there's no way they aren't aware. What's sad is that someone unfamiliar will think that's what a dosa is, never order it again and miss out on what is one of the world's most satisfying and flavorful meals when prepared properly. Perhaps their other food is good, but this was so bad I can't see returning. read more

This lovely restaurant offers just the most amazing, unique, perfectly delicious and delectable dishes!! Not to mention, the service is outstanding! My gfs and I stayed for four hours and they continued to check on us without giving us any pressure to order more! The music, the decor, everything made us feel like we were no longer in Pasadena and although the traffic from OC with over an hour drive still made every bite and minute spent there worthwhile!! I will definitely return read more

All India Cafe - Indian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I saw an Instagram post about Indian Cafe food. Here I'm lol.. The food was so good especially the Butternut Chicken... Look at the pictures. The service was wonderful very attentive and I got free rice pudding for checking in at yelp. The server explained the food to us, very informative. The Ambiance is nice, Indian music and cute decorations.. The restrooms are very clean. The bad part is that you need to pay for parking, but it's worth it. Recommended it. read more

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I have nothing to say but great things about this restaurant. I am so glad to find an indian restaurant close to home. Bonus points that I could bring my dog and sit outside. I ordered pani puri, tandoori wings, Kachumber, chicken tikka masala, samosas, garlic naan and basmati rice. I have to mention that I spilled the "water" for the pani puri. A gentleman came up to our table and addressed the situation. He came back with a whole new carafe for the pani puri. During our meal, I witnessed the owner provide food and a drink to transients on two separate occasions! She was so nice and friendly to these people. Later on our meal, she came to our table and struck up a conversation. She explained that feeding the less unfortunate is natural for her. I was so touched by this and was teary eyed. The only advice I have is to cook the tandoori wings longer. Our order was not fully cooked and a bit bloody. Also, I am excited to try their version of spicy because the tikka masala (med spicy) was not spicy at all. read more

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This was our second time. The family that runs this magical place is lovely and very welcoming! Incredible Indian food, especially their naan. Spicy and scrumptious! Good bar too. You can't miss here. read more

We walked in on a Tuesday for dinner; I'd say around 5ish and there was no wait we were seated right away. We were greeted within seconds. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Basmatti Rice, Mixed Vegetables and Garlic Nann- this was just enough for a couple- the perfect amount, since it was a family serving type menu. The flavors and spices combined were AMAZING. I can appreciate when the cooks recreate the chefs exact recipes. The price was reasonable. The ambiance is casual and family friendly (kids too) customer service was flawless, attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back for more! read more

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Terrible. Ordered the Paneer Pakora and it was cold and tasted like cardboard, so bad. The samosas were decent, that was their saving grace. But other than that, everything else was thrown straight in the garbage. Waste of money, I would recommend going anywhere else but here. read more