I decided to do a take out order after having this place recommended to me by someone and let me just say, the food was phenomenal. The service was excellent and quick, and the restaurant itself is a super cute, cozy place to have a great meal. I highly recommended the chicken curry, chicken lababdar, and garlic cilantro naan bread. Everything is super fresh, delicious, and will make you want to go back to this place for more. Avatar Indian Bistro is my husband and I's new favorite place, thank you!! read more

Usually order takeout from here, and the food is consistently solid. The Tandoori Chicken is the standout - so flavorful and always cooked well. The Butter Chicken is tender, and the Tikka Masala is also very good. Their coconut and lemon rice are soft, fragrant, and pair perfectly with the entrées. The Eggplant Bharta is another dish we enjoy. The only thing we didn't love was the Mint Salmon, which we tried once and decided to skip on future orders. It's a reliable spot for tasty Indian takeout! read more

Came here looking for a new Indian spot in the area. The restaurant was empty on a weekday night at 5pm. We ordered the pakora, pistachio chicken, lamb vindaloo, and garlic naan. To our surprise, we actually ended up getting the samosas, but they were delicious - crispy, full of spices, and served with a tasty array of tamarind sauce and chutney. The lamb vindaloo was tender and not at all gamey, but the pistachio chicken was the favorite. The meal as a whole was a little pricey like a lot of Indian places, but we had enough for a single serving to-go at the end of the meal. We ended up ordering out a few weeks later to get some butter chicken and saag. The butter chicken seemed more tomato based than others we've had. The saag was rich and creamy, which seemed to balance the tomato. We'll likely keep coming back to try other dishes from this restaurant. read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Samosa - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

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Oh. My. Goodness. You guys!!! If you're looking for Indian food, come here!! My hubs and I decided to go here for Indian and all the people in the shops around this place RAVE about the amazingness they serve here. They weren't wrong. The two men that were there are from Nepal and make you feel so welcome. The restaurant is very clean with a beautiful ambiance. We ordered white rice, cumin pea pulao rice, pistachio chicken korma and garlic cilantro naan. The flavors are still on my palette 24hours later and I want more. Next time we will order the main dish and naan with no rice. Not that the rice wasn't delicious, we just want to fill ourselves with the main dish and naan more. Hubs also ordered a chai, not his favorite as it had a film that kept forming over the top, but the flavor was good. Also, our nice waiter had no idea on questions we asked and looked confused when we asked them. We are avid YouTube foodies and watch all kinds of foodies in different counties and lately all Indian foods.... So questions we asked didn't think would be hard to answer, such as what is the Taj Mahal beer like, he responded with hot... we were kind of confused but ordered it anyway. Turns out it is like a light lager type beer. There were a few other questions he didn't seem to know how to answer. Not sure if he just didn't understand us or maybe we weren't saying things the right way, either way, I would highly recommend eating here. The chef came out twice to check on us and told us he is going to improve his flavors to even better. I'm not sure how you could possibly top this already, but we will gladly enjoy it. Their food is very clean and healthy tasting and no stomach issues later like some other places we've eaten at. I cannot wait to go back!! Thank you for your beautiful hospitality and delicious food!!! read more

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We got a recommendation to come here and we're not disappointed! Amazing friendly staff who were quick and prompt. The place was well decorated with trinkets and deities. The food was very flavorful and fresh. We had the chicken mono, paneer labradar and naan. The owners were Nepali and my husband loved talking to them in their language and we just loved our experience here. We will definitely be back and hope they add more Nepali dishes to the menu, such as veg momo, noodles, jhol etc! Looking forward to coming back soon!! read more

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SERVICE: table side, BUT this is a small operation, so they might all be in the back - there's a bell by the door you can ring to get seated, pacing is more leisurely AMBIANCE: clean and colorful, very cozy FLAVORS: clearly using quality ingredients and there is a vision, but overall too sweet... Lamb shank masala (3/5) - a very tender lamb shank swimming in sweet, cinnamon-y tomato sauce... Aloo gobi (3/5) - cauliflower was still on the crisper side, very fresh, but again... the dish was mostly overpowered by the flavor of sweet tomato sauce... Fig and apricot salad (3/5) - great idea, great combination, beautiful visually, but the textures and the flavors aren't working together PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate BONUS TIP: beer option is limited an only serving taj mahal beer at this time, bathroom is immaculate! read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Lamb Shank Masala (2/5) skip it - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

If food doesn't make me do the happy dance, I won't write a review. This place makes me happy dance all the time. Not only is the food deliciously authentic, fresh, and made to order, but it is medicinal, made with herbs that are perfect for staying healthy and well all year long! I always get the daals so I wanted to get something different this time, and I was not disappointed, quite the opposite. The coconut lentil soup appetizer was pleasantly sour and warm, and tasted fantastic in this cold weather. Thank you avatar!! read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Aloo Gobi, Onion naan, and coconut lentil soup- - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

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The food is always delicious we're always happy when we eat the food here. As we always take to go. We have dine in as well alway great service. Thank you . read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

My out-of-town family was hungry for authentic Indian food, so we made reservations for a Sunday night and enjoyed being the only dine-in customers. It felt like a private dinner party. The wait staff were all kind, attentive, and welcoming. The colorful space was beautifully decorated and inviting. There's a new menu now. Much fewer options to choose from. No biryani, curry, nor many of the tandoori dishes like the lamb rack or the ground lamb kabob. Totally disappointed they no longer offer the Baingan Bharta. Fortunately, what we did order was delicious. To start, we had the veg samosas, butter and garlic cilantro naan, and the roti (pass on that next time). For entrees, we had Aloo Gobi (not much veg), Paneer Lawabdar (tasty), Butter Chicken (tomato forward), Lemongrass Malai Chicken (delicious and generous portion), and Spinach Methi Lamb (very flavorful, family favorite). We also had the plain basmati rice and the coconut rice. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, with delicious leftovers to enjoy the next day. read more

The food here is really good! I felt the service was a little slow but still good enough I would come back. I enjoyed every dish we tried, it's very nice to have good Indian food in granite bay. We will be back! The appetizer was my favorite but I can't remember what it's called read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Coconut Chicken Curry, Butter Chicken, and more - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

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As others have pointed out, there is way too much tomato in some of the recipes. In addition, it is difficult to know when the restaurant is open. A few weeks ago I used the online order system at the restaurant's website to place a to go order. I arrived 5 mins before the scheduled pick-up time to find an employee/owner locking the front door. He told me that the restaurant would be closed for several hours and that my order was not available. In fact, he seemed unaware of my order. He did not apologize that the restaurant's ordering system allowed an order to be picked up when the restaurant would be closed. In addition, I arrived at the restaurant at 12:55pm today for dine-in only to find the restaurant closed. read more

We really liked this place. The staff were friendly and answered my menu questions. The food was amazing and flavorful. The Palak Paneer is a little different from other places. Their's is less creamy and more spinach rich. The Paneer also appeared to be roasted or pan fried before going into the dish. It's different but very good still. The ground lamb appetizer was wonderful and had a great texture. The lamb biryani was also very good. And don't forget to try their mango lassi! It was very thick and mango rich. The restaurant was decorated more than most. It had a lot of art and art pieces on the walls. It was still organized nicely and the place had a comfortable meal environment. We'll be back again, hopefully soon! read more

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We like that they have 4 entrees and 2 appetizers clearly marked as vegan. The vegan bread it roti without butter. They also have brown rice available if you'd like. The people who work there are very friendly. The food is made to order as hot, fresh and to your desired spice level. We also like that the items we ordered were not too oily. read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Vegan spread - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

This place is delicious! My daughter absolutely loves the butter chicken. We started with ginger lime chicken. My daughter loved the sauce. The chicken curry is so flavorful. Garlic nan is the best. Baigan bharta was new to us but we loved it. The tandoori chicken is my favorite. I highly recommend this place. It was clean and very nice service. 10/10 read more

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I have been trying Indian food for the last 3 months. I thought I would order 2 of my favorites since I have never tried this place. That will last me 4-5 meals. . They tasted like tomato soup with chicken. I wasted $46 and not happy. They wanted you to pay for rice. The decor was beautiful. I would return and get my money back if I could. read more

I placed a takeout order on their website. It went smoothly, and the order was ready right on time. My one critique of the ordering system is that the only choices of Spicy Level are 'Medium' and 'Between Medium To Spicy'. Really? I added a note that the entrees should be more spicy than medium, but in retrospect I should have just asked for spicy (if not very spicy), as the entrees were both quite mild. I shared two dishes and two breads: Eggplant Bharta, Mix Veggie Coconut Curry, Garlic Cilantro Naan, and Whole Wheat Roti. The breads were a big disappointment. Both breads were moist, chewy, tough, and nothing like any Naan or Roti we've had before. I don't know if they were made wrong, or if being wrapped in aluminum foil ruined them. The two entrees were ok (adding our own chili flakes to each helped with the spice level). I liked the very large chunks and variety of veggies in the Coconut Curry, though the curry sauce itself wasn't particularly flavorful. The Eggplant Bharta was our favorite of everything, with a caveat that the strongest spice we tasted seemed to be salt. Overall, it was ok, but not good. If we try again, it will be dining in, and hopefully everything will be much better. read more

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Chicken tikka masala has big portions of chickand very delicious. Keeps me coming back. Service is professional and high class. Worth it. read more

Avoid at all costs. We used to get takeout from here, but tonight was our last meal. The chicken was old and chewy and the naan burnt. We are not returning and when this place is out of business, they will now know why. read more

Second time eating here and it did not disappoint! Lots of options for those with dietary restrictions and menu is labeled accordingly. Full of spice and flavor, just as you'd expect from Indian cuisine. Happy to see that prices were reasonable as well. Akur is friendly and gave great service. Lucky to have this place in the neighborhood. read more

I had ordered malai spinach kofta to go thru my own Uber Eats account. The mere was no malai (creamy sauce) and there was no spinach in the kofta. Instead if malai, it was made in canned tomato sauce or puree. Terrible. read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - This is supposed to be malai spinach kofta. However it's mostly canned tomato gravy. - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

Two stars for the sweet customer service. But food wise- not worth it. Samosas were bland, sweet and sour cauliflower was drenched in ketchup, lamb korma was quite bland, coconut rice was very crumbly as if it was over cooked. Prices are not worth the quality. Won't be back + don't recommend. read more

Always delicious! We went with our sons to celebrate my birthday early. We all ordered our favorites and shared. So good. I didn't take any pictures tonight. read more

We love Indian food and this is our favorite Indian restaurant in the region. It's family run and the recipes are authentic, packed with delicious flavors from fresh ingredients and spices. The ingredients are clean, fresh and largely organic. Many options without seed oils and lots of gluten free choices, but don't come for that. Come if you like amazing Indian food at very reasonable prices. Try their new lunch specials! You'll get more food than 2 people can eat for $22. The service is warm, friendly and very accommodating to food preferences, food allergies & food sensitivities. read more

Always delicious. Always authentic. Always worth it. Tastes especially amazing when it's cold, windy and rainy outside like today. read more

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I ate here because the reviews were so positive. I found more negatives than positives. - the naan was stale and dry - asked for "spicy" but it was somewhere between mild and medium. Barely any detectable spiciness. - samosas were small and overcooked And also, compared to other Indian restaurants, I was somewhat disappointed that - rice was not included with my order - no complimentary pappadum was provided So I will be ordering from other restaurants instead of this one. read more

The food was delicious! The Lamb Lawabdar was excellent! The Mango Lassi was the best I've ever had! It was more thick texture like a yogurt. Compared to other places I've been to this is my favorite Mango Lassi. read more

Must try their vegan options. Vegan vegetable coconut curry and coconut rice are amazing. I can eat coconut rice just by itself. So yummy.

Fantastic Lamb vindaloo, lamb tikka masala, and butter chicken!! Really everything was delicious. Feels super cozy inside with gorgeous decor. Feels like you've been transported. This is a must try!! Again and again.... read more

If you haven't tried Portuguese style Indian cuisine, then you must try Avatars. Typical Indian dishes, but with a softer less in your face style compared to many Indian restaurants. Small, family run.. if you're in the Granite Bay Area give it a try, you won't regret it! read more

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A difficult place to find, but very much worth while! Tucked into a small shopping center off of Douglas Blvd, the best way is to GPS it! Upon entering we were greeted by a pleasant ambiance that was definitely of Indian culture. Lovely greeting by a young man with a great smile. Tea was served as quickly as we could order and generous help was offered with a menu that was unfamiliar. Tikka Chicken and Butter Chicken was finally the order. Hot spices on the side, please! When served with the Nan & Roti we ordered, it was over the top! Rice exquisite! Bread wonderful and we learned is baked on premises! Both dishes were delicious! Large portions served on unique table service. We were early, and it was quiet, with only a few other diners. Lovely atmosphere was relaxed, but staff was professional. Parking was easy, handicap parking available, and the prices are very reasonable. Take home leftovers? Yea! Would we go again? Absolutely! Soon. Many more dishes to try. read more

Went per the yelp reviews and we were NOT disappointed!! Smaller restaurant with wonderful food and friendly server.

I ordered the chicken tikki masala and did not like it at all. It tasted like tomato soup and had no Indian bold Indian spice flavor I did not even eat it that's how bad I dislikes it. I am not a fan of tomato soup but usually love tikka masala. I used to frequent royal indian cuisine on greenback and it changed owenship and I am looking forward to for something with similar flavor profile and avatar dropped the ball big time read more

We ordered garlic naan, fish pakora, Chicken Methi, Aloo Gobi and coconut rice! Everything was fresh and delicious! read more

Avatar Indian Bistro - Coconut rice, fish Pakora, Aloo Gobi, Chicken Methi! So flavorful and delicious! - Indian Near Me - Granite Bay, California

We enjoyed our dinner tonight. We ordered butter chicken, tandoori chicken, garlic naan, coconut rice and samosa. They all were delicious. Service was good. Definitely will be back soon. read more

Excellent food. Always fresh, great blend of spices! If you haven't tried them- do it! You will not be disappointed. read more

This might be my second review...because the food is so good here! There are so many dishes to try! And don't forget to have a mango lassi! read more

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Great food and ambiance. Consistently solid and great taste and portions. Service is also very good. I highly recommend this restaurant

We just experienced Avatar because our regular place was closed on Monday. We are so thankful for that! The interior is a colorful eye-candy designer treatment with warm playful tones and antique decor. We had the lamb biryanis (a flavorful northern lightly saucy style), the black dal (a creamy buttery delight), and masala chai (a strong yet delicately spiced treat). We can't wait to come again to try more dishes! Service was excellent and very hospitable! We highly recommend Avatar Indian Bistro! read more

Their palak paneer is indescribably HEAVENLY and their butter chicken, while not the absolute best in the Sacramento region, is literally in the top 3 in my humble opinion. These guys know how to make DIVINE Indian food. read more

Wonderful experience!! Tasteful and fun environment is very welcoming. The food was very delicious! Super service. Highly recommend.