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    Apna Indian Kitchen

    4.6 (548 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Gobi Manchurian
    Kaleend D.

    10/10 outdoor patio and ambience 10/10 for staff and service 7 or 8/10 for food. Tried the onion bhaji, and gobi Manchurian. The onion bhaji was good, the gobi Manchurian was different, not bad but different than expected. It was super sweet like honey Manchurian. The cheese naan was amazing, garlic naan, garlic chilli naan and the butter naan were all good The paneer masala and chole, based on staff recommendations were good. The paneer was the star, very flavorful but very sweet so keep that in mind despite ordering medium. The chole was decent. The staff offered us chai at the end too, which was very kind of them. Overall a good restaurant in the heart of SB downtown

    Kids enjoyed the ambience and all wall art and culture
    Sonny S.

    Food is amazing. Dropped in from ventura Very tasty. My whole family enjoyed it, and the kids gobbled it up. Had butter, chicken and paneer tikka masala a must try

    Cheese & Garlic Naan Tandoori Chicken Butter Chicken Vindaloo (Spicy)
    Alexis P.

    My life is changed!!! Popped into this amazing restaurant on a Sunday evening and was sat right away. We ordered butter chicken, vindaloo (spicy but amazing), tandoori chicken and cheesy garlic naan. Everything was hot, fresh and AMAZING!!! It was three of us and we had so many leftovers. Excited to plan our next girls night here.

    Nicole K.

    Staff was so nice and everything was so delicious and pretty affordable prices for being on state street! The tandoori chicken was very tender and juicy. They even serve complimentary chai after the meal.

    Isaac C.

    I'm normally not a fan of Indian food, but Apna changed my whole perception. I came here on a Friday night and the restaurant was packed. We ordered the curry fries, butter chicken, masala curry, tandoori chicken, and garlic and cheese naan. Almost everything was delicious. The only miss was the tandoori chicken because the seasoning coated only the surface of the chicken so the inside was a little dry and bland. The butter chicken and masala curry tasted kind of similar, but the butter chicken was creamier and richer while the masala curry was tomatoey and sweet. The chicken in the masala curry was also way more tender. Both naans were very fresh and doughy, but the garlic one just had way more flavor. Overall, I would definitely come back again.

    Bubbly is super affectionate and she is my mum's favorite.

    Our favorite Indian restaurant in the area. The curry dishes are super flavorful. We tried fish fry today and we all agree that it's now our top fried fish. All servers are very friendly and attentive.

    Sheldon R.

    One of the best Indian places I've been to and we ordered takeout. Our food was handed to us less than 10 mins after ordering. The ambiance inside was really nice and they had plenty of outdoor seating as well. The host was very friendly. I loved everything we ordered. I wish more Naan Bread came with our order (only 4 pieces). Definitely recommend this place and prices were very reasonable. Large portions for everything else. Baingan Bhartha: 4.5/5 Garlic Naan: 4.5/5 Punjabi Chole (Chana Masala): 4.5/5 Tikka Masala w/ Fish: 4.5/5

    All gone! Yummy!
    FudieLuver S.

    Yummy! Delicious! Taste authentic. So good we forgot to take pic of before. Service was amazing.

    Rookie Foodie Cook ..

    Cute little place in downtown Santa Barbara with desi Punjabi flavors, we had a great time in the outdoor patio facing the lively pedestrian area. The staff is very attentive and helpful. When you're in places where you're so deprived of Indian Khana and you see this place and you can fulfill your craving! Ok so the food - I loved the Chicken korma most - don't miss this. Just get this with a chilli naan if you are by yourself. The curry was deeply flavorful, not usual cream in everything, not greasy and tender pieces of chicken. I got hints of pistachio? Was really good. The chicken tikka masala, dal tadka (that came in a cute bucket), fish tikka, various naans were all yummy. They also serve a fluffy rice pulao but I'm a naan person. Get some pyaaz and aachar and you're set. They also have roohafza, nimbu pani, Indian beers along with the standard mango lassi (it was very good) and desi sodas. The steel plates are also cute! The food is tad balanced for non-Indian palates but it's done in a very clever way to embrace the best of both worlds. Like Amritsari fish had panko coated for crunch and had the amazing ginger, garlic flavor. Great way to balance. The curries do not compromise flavor at all, they just tone the spice so that other flavors can speak. Most other places rely on cream, sugar and overdoing tomato. If you like spicy you can mention it to them upfront but I'd recommend you don't and keep at medium and just enjoy!

    Curry Fries
    Natalia W.

    I can't believe I lived here for 4 years and didn't try this place sooner. The paneer masala, butter chicken, garlic cheese naan, curry fries, mango lassi... all SO delicious. I have leftovers that last me up to three meals. Truly the best.

    Lunch menu March 2025
    Nancy W.

    We visited on Sunday March 16, 2025. 3 adults and 2 small kids. For lunch. They were not busy at all. We were the only customers until 2 other people came in later. it's wood booth seating. . The restaurant occupies a narrow single bay space and it felt claustrophobic for me. There's a shared bathroom in the back with no seat covers and it has a urinal for the guys. I'm not a fan of shared bathrooms. I don't appreciate looking at a urinal while I pee! And I missed having seat covers. Service was ok except all our food was delivered but zero rice. It was late. We asked 2 people and finally it came. No one wants food getting cold waiting on rice. Raita was an expensive $4.00. Mint chutney was free. We ordered chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, saag paneer, Nan bread, and tandoori chicken. It was all good except like most Indian restaurants lots of sauce and not enough chicken. Next time I'll try another Indian restaurant as I want a larger more luxurious experience. I don't know of this exists for Indian in Santa Barbara. This is my second Indian restaurant attempt so far. But as far as food other than needing more chicken in the sauce it was good. Oh there is free tea

    Mango lassi
    Amanda T.

    Came here for dinner and had a great experience overall! We didn't have reservations so we did have to wait awhile to get seated, maybe 20 minutes. Once we got seated, we were served menus and waters. Mango lassi (5/5): Really good, flavorful and creamy! Really liked this drink and paired well with the food. Chicken tikka masala (5/5): So good, the sauce was so flavorful and creamy and the chicken wasn't overcooked. Garlic naan (5/5): Delicious by itself but also paired nicely with the chicken tikka masala. It was crispy on the edges but fluffy inside. Overall I liked all the dishes that we ordered and the portions were big, so we were really satisfied after the meal. Service was great and liked the ambience of the restaurant overall. It's also located in downtown SB, so there's a lot of things to see/do around the area.

    Edson B.

    The garlic and cheese naan and the curry fries were the best! I dipped the naan in the curry sauce, which was exceptional! The server recommended both of those to us, so I appreciated it! We tried the baingan bharta which is eggplant. It's not as known as other indian dishes, but I also liked it especially with the rice. The place had a home-y feel but still elevated and very nice for pictures.

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    Best Indian in town . Butter chicken top notch. Great lunch special. Check it out authentic

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    1 year ago

    Great spot at a great location right off state street. Try the curry fries!! Also they are HALAL!

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    Do they take reservations? Sunday lunch about 1 pm ? Is is very busy?

    Is the meat halal?

    Yes our chicken and lamb is halal

    Do they do lunch buffet?

    No but masala spice in Goleta does, and I think Flavor of India on upper state might

    Can they accommodate someone with celiac disease (gluten allergy) and dairy intolerance? In other words, vegan and wheat free?

    Yes, please let them know of your food allergies and they can accommodate/make recommendations that meet your dietary needs.

    Is the meat halal?

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    Bibi Ji - Melon sorbet

    Bibi Ji

    3.9(68 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This was such an unexpected and beautiful experience. From the first bite, the food stood out --…read morethe chicken tikka and appetizers were incredibly fresh, balanced, and full of depth. Every dish felt intentional rather than routine. What truly elevated the evening was the service and care. As an Indian guest, it meant a lot to see the flavors handled with respect and thoughtfulness rather than approximation. The personalization throughout the experience made it feel warm, attentive, and genuinely considered. The bartender and drinks added another layer entirely thoughtful, well-balanced cocktails, excellent recommendations, and a clear pride in craft. Nothing felt generic or rushed; each drink felt as carefully curated as the food. The personal wine menu and guidance were equally impressive and added to the sense of refinement. An experience rooted in flavor, hospitality, and attention to detail. I left feeling delighted, relaxed, and truly well taken care of.

    This place was unexpectedly great! We were headed to another nearby restaurant and couldn't get in,…read moreand my husband said, "how about this place?" It doesn't look like your typical Indian restaurant. The food was fresh and flavorful and I love that they care about where it's sourced. We'll definitely be coming back! It's my new favorite Indian restaurant. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly, and our food came out quickly. The only nit-picky criticism is that I do wish it had a more intimate and darker atmosphere, especially for dinner. It felt a bit sterile and looked more like a lunch spot. But they had really cool dishware/cups/utensils! The owners have good taste.

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    Flavor of India - Dinner time!

    Flavor of India

    3.8(625 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Food Came here for…read morelunch and a few of us went for the lunch buffet and the other half went for the traditional menu. They walked us through the buffet and the menu for us with dietary restrictions. The menu was pretty big and they made sure to tell us when the buffet was getting close to closing so we would not lose out on the food. The rest of the table really appreciate the portion sizes and the flavors. Service Staff was so kind. We were a larger party and the two different ways we ordered did not make it easier. They turned the fan off for us and made sure we had what we needed. They even let us stay a bit past the end of their lunch period because we were enjoying our conversations. Ambiance A bright and airy place on the less touristy side of town.

    I really liked this restaurant. It's not one of those greasy spoon places where your food is…read moreswimming in oil, or the flavor is overpowered by salt or heat. These dishes are made high quality and the service is very accommodating. I was surprised how good the food tastes here given that we asked for some modifications due to my friend's food allergies. The portions were a bit on the smaller side and they messed up our order which made my friend sad. I ordered mild, my friend ordered medium, and everything came out mild. We shared the dishes we ordered so I loved it all but my friend not so much.

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    Apna Indian Kitchen - indpak - Updated May 2026

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