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    4.3 (674 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Butter Chicken
    Nastaran M.

    Always the best! Never disappoints. Nirvana is my favorite and the saag is a must! Definitely try some of their cocktails.

    Brandon M.

    Very big inside. Outside seating is minimal. Funny and trendy decor and slogans on the wall and menu. The garlic Nan's are pretty big but they come with just one per an order. Four people could do 2 or 3 orders since they are so large. The tikka masala and the lamb masala both tasty! Crowd liked the lamb more. The Tandoori lamb chops and Tandoori chickens were both better than the curries, even though in ordinarily a big curry person. Try em out . Service good too (: Oh! And & do not sleep on the cocktails. I had the mule and ordered it without the strawberry. They are surprisingly strong for Soju and you could definitely feel something with just one!

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    Natalie H.

    This is my new favorite happy hour spot! $5 drinks and $5 shareable plates. The mojito was so good that I ordered a second one. My friend got the Tantric Yoga drink and said it was great too. We ordered the fried chicken, curry fries, and naan bruschetta, $5 each. Plenty of food for the two of us to share. Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and they have a cute patio outside too. Our server was nice, helpful, and stopped by to ask if we wanted anything else before happy hour ended. I will absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend!

    Rice with chicken tikka & butter chicken
    Marissa D.

    Listen, this place is "trendy white people" Indian food, with cuisine like fried chicken and curry mac & cheese, which is FINE if you want that sort of stuff. The Indian food itself is not bad, but not the best in San Diego by any means. The chicken tikka, butter chicken & nirvana with chicken were all decent but not worth the slow service and hefty price point. Most outstanding thing was the green coconut which was tasty. Masala chai was also pretty disappointing as an avid & frequent chai drinker.

    Curryosity Fried Chicken
    Vina R.

    Came here for happy hour and couldn't believe what a great happy hour menu they have! I ordered the monsoon mojito as I love ginger. Great mix with the strawberry, lime and mint! Also ordered the samosa slim ... Very tasty and bigger than expected. Ordered the naan bruschetta .... Decent portion was that expecting a hearty amount. Also ordered the curry fries (feel like normal fries with some curry seasoning), the cheese samosa and curryosity fried chicken. The chicken are not wings rather pieces of chicken marinated with spices then fried. Very flavorful, but extra kick with the sauce it comes with. Our server was patient with all our questions and quick. Place has a cute decor and great menu def plan to come back.

    Cheese Naan, Vindaloo, Green Coconut, Curryosity Fried Chicken
    Tiffany H.

    Very cute spot in the heart of South Park. I for one love the creativity of their fusion menu. We got the curryosity fried chicken, vindaloo lamb, green coconut curry, cheese naan, and mango lassi. Yummy! I love their mint chutney that goes with the chicken. My usual go to is the saag paneer and while I still prefer that one this meal was a nice deviation to sample their other plates.

    Vindaloo with tofu
    Felina V.

    An excellent dinner, without a doubt. Rainy evenings in San Diego are perfect for cozy, flavorful Indian cuisine. We drove around looking for parking so long that we ended up in South Park, and it was a pleasant change-up from our original destination. The restaurant was mostly full, but we received quick, excellent service at the bar. Absolutely will be back!

    Joe M.

    Great Indian spot! Was recommended by a volunteer from the House of India at Balboa Park. Spice level was great for the tikka masala. Our go to spot for Indian food in the area.

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    Claire T.

    This little gem is tucked away in the very cute Southpark neighborhood! The service is efficient, and the food is flavorful! I appreciate their use of traditional flavors but with a creative twist on their menu! Also, their happy hour CANNOT BE BEAT! They have a variety of dishes for $5 and in today's economy - that is a steal! We were tempted to and almost ordered one of everything on the HH menu! Pro-tip: Get the curry fries, garlic naan, and butter chicken!

    Brittany P.

    I went for happy hour and got cocktails with my friend. Amazing place and the food is shareables (which is great!).

    NaanHummus

    This place is cute, clean and delicious we had NaanHummus omg sooo tasty and the bread that came with was amazing Also had Tandoori Chicken was delicious The waitress was wonderful We will definitely be back soon

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    Sandra T.

    We made reservations to sit in the tiger room for the experience. The room and tables are cute but I may be too old to be sitting Indian style. My legs got numb... old lady in me was not happy with the decision. We ordered samosas and tofu vindaloo we enjoyed the level of heat they both had. I also ordered a sangria and it was tasty and a good price. Indian food is always a great option for vegans that enjoy a little heat.

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    OMG!! It was amazing, all around, from service to food.to location. The tables and chairs outside were clean, comfortable, and we'll maintained.As a New Englander, and back home is currently shoveling the most recent snow fall it was a delight to sit outside, soak up thr surrounding vibes,and enjoy the food. I started with the Dirty Chai, what a wonderful drink and isn't overly sweet. Carries the Chai flavor well. I started with the Indian Latkes and Indian Street Corn. Both lovely starters, the sauce on the lakes has a kick and the corn paired nicely with it. Those chips with the street corn were soooo good! For a main dish I got the Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan. I could have drank the Butter Chicken sauce and the chicken melts in your mouth, it was phenominal!! Great waitress as well, believe her name was "Cat" Thank you so much!

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    Noble Experiment - Strawberry cucumber Gin cocktail

    Noble Experiment

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    2.0 miEast Village
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    My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

    The Noble Experiment: 9/10…read more Aesthetic & Ambiance: 9.5 - This place gives "speakeasy haunted mansion" vibes. You walk into the barrels, down the mirrors, and into the skull room...IYKYK no less. The waits to get very deadly so make sure to put your name on the list early. Service: 9/10 The host was chill, and we had Quintin as our mixologist. There are no menus he told us, he just went off of our flavors, and palate, so I can't really speak for how to order the same drink. First drink: 9/10 (profile) Vodka bases with cucumber and strawberry. Second drink: 8.5/10 (profile) Smokey, deep old fashion. Overall a MUST-GO to if you're in the area stopping by!

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    Noble Experiment - Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

    Spiced banana flip! Delicious!

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    Bartenders creations.

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    False Idol - Isn't it gorgeous?!

    False Idol

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.4 miLittle Italy
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    My False Idol experience was memorable, albeit blurry toward the end! My boyfriend and I had been…read moreon a half-day tour beforehand, but I saw that False Idol was near our hotel and I insisted we stop in for a cocktail before calling it a night. I knew it was a speakeasy but he did not. I was trying to double-check on my phone that Craft & Commerce was the right restaurant its housed in (yes) when he tried to jet set off down the block "to keep looking" rather than listen to me. I yelled, "MOTHER!" by accident and then he did truly leave me hahaha. He resurfaced a few minutes later, and then we walked in. It was 5:15 at the time, so 15 minutes after opening. I had NO IDEA how popular this spot was, nor anything about its nation-wide reputation. I actually didn't know that until two days ago when a Yelp-friend at home here in Richmond, Virginia, exclaimed excitedly when I told her we stopped in. The host who greeted us was kind, informed us there had been a line to get in that day, but that they had one barrel left; we jumped on it of course. It was happy hour, so the first cocktail I ordered was dirt cheap at $9. It was the Imperial Hawaiian with gin, rum, lemon, pineapple, and orgeat. I really shouldn't have ordered a second drink after that one, but I did have the classic Saturn later on in the night and it was absurdly good! Definitely my favorite of the two. The moody tiki vibe was so cool and fun. They even had frogs you could play on the tables. We had some fun neighbors too, which livened up the experience even more. We had a great time and both walked out heavily buzzed. We were asleep by 8 that night, but it was worth it!

    Stopped by Falls Idol this past Saturday on our way back from Panda Fest, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a fun, spontaneous experience. We arrived about 10-15 minutes before opening, let the staff know we were walk-ins, and they were super accommodating--they gave us about 60 minutes at a table despite reservations coming in. The space itself is very small and tucked inside another venue, but that honestly adds to the charm. It's dimly lit with a unique, immersive vibe--think jungle-inspired with eclectic decor. At one point, there were rumbling sounds and subtle vibrations through the chairs, which made the whole experience feel interactive and different from your typical bar. The drinks were creative and fun (one of my friends even kept the drink garnish as a collectible), and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout. It's definitely more about the ambiance and experience than anything else. I'd come back again--especially around the holidays to see how they switch up the decor. If you're looking for something a little different and don't mind a cozy, darker setting, it's worth checking out.

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    False Idol - Tiki themed decor

    Tiki themed decor

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    Rum barrel

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    Books & Records - Table setting

    Books & Records

    4.4(398 reviews)
    1.9 miBanker's Hill
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    beautiful restaurant, i went there for my bday celebration and it was the right choice…read more the service is fast and friendly ! it was happy hour so there was some mix in the appetizers that were ordered but they were nice enough to waive the cost for the one that arrived late. overall every delicious i love coming here !

    My wife and I took a day trip down to San Diego to celebrate our 4 year anniversary, and somehow we…read morestumbled onto one of the highlights of the whole trip. We had spent most of the day around Bankers Hill and decided to grab an early dinner at Books & Records. Getting reservations was easy, but from the moment we walked in, the ambiance alone already had us sold. The place was still pretty quiet when we arrived, and to our surprise it was happy hour, so naturally we ordered a bunch of items off the menu along with drinks. Everything was ridiculously good. Not one miss. What really stood out though was the attention to detail. The host brought us a complimentary glass of champagne after hearing we were celebrating our anniversary. Small gesture, big impact. Stuff like that matters. As the night went on, the restaurant filled up, live music started playing, and the whole atmosphere just came alive. Our waiter never rushed us once, which made the experience feel even more intentional and relaxed. We were able to actually enjoy the moment instead of feeling pushed through dinner service. Good food is one thing. Great hospitality is another. This place gave us both. Next time we're in San Diego, we're absolutely making it a point to come back. Lovely spot. Lovely experience.

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    Books & Records - Interior

    Interior

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    Bao buns

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    Charade - In house artist during the jazz performance

    Charade

    4.5(78 reviews)
    1.8 miBanker's Hill

    First time here. Definitely out of our comfort zone but enjoyed the show. Cas, Mj and Josie were…read moreamazing host and had great hospitality. Come visit!!!!!

    As the self-appointed king of speakeasies, I'm back at it with another one. After having dinner in…read morethe area, we stopped by Charade for some drinks on a Monday night. I parked on the street close to the dinner spot I went to and then walked over to Charade. Ambiance (5/5): Charade is a speakeasy so here's your clue. It's located inside Balboa. Look for the room with the arcade games and you're on the right track. Once you enter the speakeasy, you'll immediately be impressed with the old school charm. It seats roughly 20-30 people and there's a bar on one end and a stage on the other end. Old school red curtains add to the vibe. And here's the best part. On Mondays, it's jazz night. Local musicians will play which makes for a great time. Service (3/5): There was one bartender working when we were there. Overall, she provided pretty good service. There was one comment she made which rubbed me the wrong way but no biggie. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior so were on a liquid diet. I did notice that they have a few snacks available like popcorn. Drinks (4.5/5): When you think of speakeasies, you think of elevated cocktails. I look for creativity and an interesting blend of flavors and ingredients. The menu here, while not huge, has some interesting options. Outside of the menu itself, the prices are reasonable (especially for California). And they make you stiff drinks which is always appreciated. Taking into account the cocktails and the ambiance, Charade is an awesome laid-back speakeasy. Make sure to stop by on a Monday for jazz night. That takes things up a notch.

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    Charade - Burlesque fridays

    Burlesque fridays

    Charade - The jazzy sound of Sip & Curl

    The jazzy sound of Sip & Curl

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    Back room at the Charade

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