Best indian nepalese food in town. Fresh, from tandoor to dish, flavorful and quality dishes. Staff…read moreis great and food is amazing. Highly recommend garlic naan and any tikka curries if you like sweet and mild spice or regular curries if you want bit more absorbed spice and oil. Momos are must in starter. Will def go back.

This place is such a hidden gem. It's definitely more of a hole-in-the-wall spot, but honestly…read morethat's part of the charm -- no frills, straight to the point, and the people here are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The prices are AMAZING for the amount of food you get. Huge portions, super generous servings, and every single thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. You can tell they really care about the food and making sure you leave full and happy. Their lunch special runs daily until 3PM which is insane in this economy. The garlic naan was included with the lunch special at no extra charge, which almost never happens these days. And it was fresh, buttery, and so good. If you care more about incredible food and value than fancy decor, this spot is 100% worth checking out. We'll definitely be back!

I went here not realizing that Hook and Anchor had moved up the street, but I quickly recovered…read morefrom my surprise and grew very happy as I perused the menu. Not just any Indian/Himalayan restaurant, but also a Balti House! Balti is an especially spicy style first made popular in the UK amongst the Indian diaspora. My taste for the style was started by a long closed spot in Hollywood on Sunset. While many Indian restaurants exist, for some reason, Balti is as rare as places with Dosai, perhaps more rare. I chose the house Balti special with basmati and naan, and everything came out as I hoped. The (by request) medium plus heat level was dialed in perfectly. A runny nose is the first indicator of success in my experience. It was so good I ate it all! I also really liked the presentation of the entrée. Next time I'll explore more than just Balti, but it really awakened old memories and taste buds. Great work!

So friendly, waitress served us yummy lentil soup while we waited for our takeout order. Very…read morediverse menu of different chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian dishes. + Coconut naan ($5.99 for 4 pieces): was interesting, full of coconut flakes (7/10) + Achari chicken ($15.95): was a first, very very pickle-y, spicy but tender! (7.7/10) + Butter chicken ($16.95): delicious balance of sweet and savory, slight more savory (8.5/10)

Definitely our go-to place for delicious Indian food. So far I've tried the spicy coconut chicken…read morecurry, the butter chicken, the chicken tikka masala, and the tandoori chicken. The food never disappoints- always hot, fresh, and incredibly flavorful. The BEST samosas, huge and full of tasty spiced potato. The mango lassis are absolutely irresistible, creamy and sweet. Will continue to come back for take out, looking forward to dining in sometime!

so yummy! got the spicy coconut lamb and the chicken tikka filled naan with spinach…read more the spicy coconut lamb was very flavorful and had a good amount of spice. our favorite is that minty mango sauce, sooo good!!

This place used to be a solid lunch buffet, but they got rid of that around the pandemic and never…read morelooked back. They still keep the food in the buffet, but have a guy scoop out the items for you. Just isn't the same without being able to try all the delicious food. Even a 3 item combo may still leave you wanting more. Costa Mesa used to have some amazing Indian Buffets, but no longer. This is the last spot standing. Hopefully some day they bring back the old ways, but until then, will just keep the memories of sitting in the corner, watching some Indian music videos on the tvs, and eventually waddling out in satisfied stuffed discomfort.

Food is very tasty. I got the 1 item combo for $10.99 and it came with really delicious garlic…read morenaan. Filled me up and was so good.

All the food was amazing. I really liked the chicken Tikki masala. Food came out fast and fresh. No…read morewait to order and the service was top notch

Yelpers definitely got it right with this one! We needed a highly rated Indian restaurant in the HB…read morethat has an outdoor seating area, and Charcol fit the bill. We came in for early dinner on a Saturday and they were not able to provide full service for outdoors at that time, but they were willing to accommodate us by allowing us to sit outside and serve ourselves from to-go containers. We thought we would be getting paper plates and plastic utensils, but we were given formal plates, silverware, and cloth napkins, plus water and cups. We were fine serving ourselves and were pleasantly surprised when the server did come to check on us a couple times. The outdoor seating area is so cute and charming. They have an outdoor fire pit and a couple of crocheted daybeds. I'm sure it is very cute at night time. It is surrounded by planter boxes filled with flowering succulents, and is right on Beach Boulevard. Parking is ample at this busy shopping center. The food was very tasty. Everyone loved the selections. We ordered the staples like chicken tikka masala, Samosas, sag paneer, garlic naan, as well as lamb curry and the spicy cauliflower appetizer. We had a couple of vegans in our dining party and they were satisfied with the vegan/vegetarian options. My sister is super excited to be introduced to an excellent Indian restaurant in her neighborhood, and we look forward to eating here again when we visit her!

if i could give this place a 10 star review i would. the food was really good. The interior felt…read morehomey and welcoming. Service was great. They made sure our experience was unforgettable! I can't wait to come back when I'm craving Indian food. The portions were big and very reasonably priced as well! great spot to stop by near sna airport!

Very dissatisfied. You do NOT get enough for what they charge. (Please see the pic)... they charge…read more$26 for tikka Masala "meal". And the amount received was literally a children's portion. A sad 3 pieces of chicken. With a rationed amount of sauce. Flavors are so bland and the chicken and naan were dry. There are just too many superior Indian food places to choose from in OC to settle for this.

I found this little gem driving on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. It is hidden in the corner of…read morethe parking lot and you may miss it if you blink. I was greeted with a smile and seated at a very nice table covered with a table cloth and minimal centerpiece. Cloth napkins are also a plus. Music was at comfortable level with enjoyable "meal" music. I walked in around 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, just in time for the lunch special. The options are a 1 dish combo or 2 dish combo. I chose the 2 dish: saag aloo and chicken vindaloo, medium spiciness for both. I also ordered a lassi, sweet. After my order was taken, it wasn't very long until my meal was served. Along with my dishes came a small salad and a bowl of rice. The portions were just right for the lunch. I have to say the dishes were very delicious. The potatoes in the saag aloo were perfectly cooked (not mushy) and the spinach with the spices are well balanced. It paired well with the garlic naan ($1 more for the garlic upgrade). I would say the same with the chicken vindaloo. The chicken was very tender and again the flavors balanced well with the naan and the rice. The texture for both "sauces" were also just right as I was able to scoop both using my naan a spoon. I ended with a small dessert, gulab jamun, to balance my meal. Again, not too sweet and flavors balanced out. In all, my food customer service experience at Andaaz was amazing and I will definitely make it a point to head back there the next time I am in Costa Mesa or just head to the area because the food is exceptional.

Excellent food and excellent service from the friendly staff…read more Really tasty and big portions. We will come back for sure!

The lunch buffet at India Kitchen was amazing! Everything was fresh and flavorful, and all of the…read moremeats and chicken were incredibly juicy and tender. The chicken vindaloo & chicken curry were my favorites so flavorful and delicious! The tandoori chicken was also amazing and literally fall off the bone juicy. I also love that they have pani puri at the buffet! Such a nice addition and not something you see at every Indian buffet. The service was excellent as well. Everyone was very attentive, our drinks were constantly refilled, and our empty plates were cleared right away. Raj was amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. He was super friendly and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Great food, great service, and an amazing lunch buffet. We'll definitely be back!

First time trying India Kitchen. Was in the neighborhood for an early dinner. Had come here for the…read morelunch buffet, but missed the time. Dinner time starts around 5-5:30pm. Upon entry, many other groups followed. Seemed like a nice and popular place. Ordered basic Indian items of butter chicken and tikka masala along with the fluffy basmati rice. Both of the curries look very similar but each have their own distinct taste. You can get hints of tomato or coconut.. The garlic naan was very soft but still flaky. Best to dip in curry. Other guests ordered sizzling plates that smelled so good! I got fomo. I want what they got. Next time! This place has a really really nice dining room with red table cloth and silverware on each table. Service is very fast. Right after ordering, food arrived like in like 5 minutes or less. Overall it was a very pleasant dining experience. Highly recommend to check out.

2026.09.05 6pm party of 2…read moreFirst visit After a fruitful thriftventure we decided to check on Indian in the area. This one was near and had good reviews. Happy to say it did not disappoint! Service was pleasant and gentle. Waters were filled regularly. There's only 1.5 people covering the floor and seems like they are also assisting in the back so feel free to flag someone down. Table papadums with mint chutney and tamarind - pleasant surprise. Tried: Samosas- good flavor and flaky crust Saag paneer - containers may seem small but we barely ate half after the samosas, plenty to take home, great flavor Garlic naan - crispy & soft centers. Perfect. Chicken soup - great flavor with chicken, carrots, peas, green beans, broccoli and slices of... not potato! Would recommend and would come again. Definitely want to try lunch buffet 11-2:30!

Ordered the aloo gobi and channa masala! Both were good. Tried my friend's chicken tikka masala and…read moreit was way too cheesy.

This is the second time i have been here. It's become a bit of a tradition. They have this live…read moremusic, outside vendors, food, bars event every year. You can walk down the street and see endless people all having a great time. Me and my sister ended up here twice now, and we requested service inside the restaurant. They granted it both times and have always been very accommodating. The food here is amazing and there are a wide variety of wine choices. The eggplant dish they carry here is out of this world good. The whole ambiance of the place is quiet and relaxing. I will continue to support this business. The staff here are friendly and on point. A+++ service.

Went here on Monday night after 8pm. Place wasn't crowded…read moreat all. Lights are a bit low I felt. The chef gave complementary sweet roti to kids in the restaurant that was a sweet gesture:) Lassi was too good! Good food - will recommend chicken tikka masala ! Service was good too :)