Manjeet is amazing very sweet,friendly and she reminded of my friends back home. I was in a rush…read moreso only ordered Samosa and Chai. The softest, flakiest pastry filled with just the perfect spiced filling of potatoes and peas. The chutney tells you a lot about the quality of food served at any Indian restaurant. The tamarind chutney was a thick paste of goodness unlike the watered version you find at other places. The green chutney was the rustic version we make at home with cilantro and chilies and spiced just right, not watered down with bottled lemon juice that is too sour. The tea was strong and milky . I was short on time and the food was delivered in a timely manners even though it was closing time I will be definitely back to taste their other dishes and judging by the little Snack, I have a hunch I will I'll be surprised again.

This is my favorite Indian food place in Long Beach! Service…read moreis always kind and on top of your needs! It's a nice quiet restaurant. Family friendly. Tucked in the corner of a plaza, you'd almost miss it. But it's definitely worth stopping by

My girlfriend and I arrived on a late Saturday night. Although we didn't have a reservation, we…read morewere given the opportunity to sit at the bar. The bartender Nil was so attentive. We ordered mango margaritas and the Mango Passion Fruit Lassi. Both were phenomenally crafted. To eat, we ordered the cheese & jalapeño kulcha, saffron rice (side), Cali Chilli Pot Pie, and the Tandoori Sea Bass. My soul left my body as soon as I bit into the sea bass. I'm someone who rarely savors my food, but I genuinely felt sad that I was on my last bite. All other dishes we ordered were perfect. The sea bass; however, stole the show. Shout out to the chef Mandrpal! We were recommended the lobster and short ribs for our next visit.

Food Butter chicken…read morepot pie - A must order. An elevated butter chicken with buttery puff pastry. You won't need naan. However, absolutely get it with rice, it worked perfectly. 4.6 without rice 4.8 with rice. Lamb vindaloo - An excellent waiter recommended dish that is just a tad underseasoned. Tender lamb shank with a great curry and wedge potatoes. Didn't have a chance to try it with rice. 4.6/5 Saffron rice - As just mentioned, this rice is excellent. A bit underseasoned by itself but with a protein it's excellent. 4.5/5 Kebab - I forgot which I got, but it was a solid dish. I liked the cook and grilled fruits it came with. Spicy mint chuntey was a nice addition. 4.5/5 Pan puri - This is a gimmicky app that is fine to try once. 4.2/5 Truffle chicken - Boneless thigh wings that are creamy and excellent with rice. Just a tad underseasoned. 4.3/5 without rice. 4.6/5 with rice. Chai tiramisu - It sounds a lot better than it is. 4/5 Lava cake - Waiter recommended and a hit. An excellent dessert. The ice cream seemed generic/not in-house though. 4.7/5. With homemade ice cream this could be a 4.9. Service Both times I've went the hosts have been going through the motions but the waiters have been good. 4.4/5 Ambiance 5/5

Great food and service with my family, if you love or never had Pakistani food this place is…read moreamazing to try

The Vibe: A colorful, fast-casual hidden gem with unique seating options, including platforms for…read moresitting cross-legged. Easy side street parking and the service was quick since it's a self order kiosk then they bring the food out to you The Standouts: Massive portions for all the dishes.The Chicken Tikka and Naan are fantastic. The Biryani is enough for two meals. Elite Tips: The staff is incredibly kind; they even brought out free appetizers while we waited. Expect a 15-20 minute wait for food because everything is fresh.

Did we just find another gem in Long Beach? My partner and I were honestly in awe of how delicious…read moreand flavorful every dish was. We'd been wanting to try Kamal Palace for a while since it had been on our radar, and of course we decided to go on Mother's Day for lunch -- fully expecting a long wait. Kamal Palace is tucked away in the Marina Pacifica shopping center in Long Beach, right along the Los Cerritos Channel. Even though it was pretty crowded when we arrived, there were still plenty of tables available, and we were seated within about three minutes. We specifically came for lunch because they offer a lunch buffet seven days a week. When it comes to Indian food, I always want to try a little bit of everything, and when we order à la carte, we usually end up with way too much food. The buffet was perfect because we got to sample a variety of curries and different dishes without overordering. I can't even remember all the names of the curries they had, but every single one we tried was flavorful and delicious. My favorites were definitely the shrimp curry and the mushroom curry. Of course, we both ordered mango lassis, and they paired perfectly with the meal. The ambiance was lovely, and the customer service was incredibly warm and welcoming. We're definitely adding Kamal Palace into our regular lunch date rotation.

I really wanted to love this place because the food was honestly amazing. It's buffet-style, and…read moreeverything I tried was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. There were plenty of options, and it's the kind of place where you want to keep going back up to try a little bit of everything. Unfortunately, the service completely took away from the experience. Our waiter brought the bill while we were still eating and in the middle of a conversation, and then kept coming back to rush us to pay. It felt really uncomfortable and unnecessary at the time--especially since no one had mentioned that they were closing. If we had known, we would have been more mindful and wrapped things up sooner. Great food, but the lack of communication and rushed service made it hard to fully enjoy the experience. I'd consider coming back for the food, but I really hope the service and communication improve.

Food is yummy soup delicious And flatbread and sauce good…read moreflavors Owner is very nice !

Chef VR is an amazing person and an amazing cook. I am a student at Marshall Academy of the Arts…read moreand I walked 40 minutes just to get to Appu's. Upon stepping foot beyond the door, Chef VR greeted me with a smile and said "I see you're carrying a violin!" In response, I said yes and he offered that I play him and his customers a song for a free flatbread--in which I took the offer. I performed Shenandoah arranged by Eric Morales, and everybody applauded me. With his promise in mind, he gave me flatbread, free of charge, along with a 10% discount for being a student. My food, it was all made fresh and the flatbread was made from scratch. I love the flavors of Indian cuisine and the damn good Gulab Jamun. Chef VR is a really nice and kind person you'll meet, he is very greeting and he will give people fist bumps for free. Definitely give this place a try!

We don't order out often but when we do crave a good Indian, this is our go to. Chef actually reads…read moreour requests for extra spicy food for my husband who loves everything "vindaloo" hot. My favorite is the saag. It's delish!

I've been to this spot in person many times, and had it delivered even more…read more I think it's the best tasting Indian food in Long Beach, but after tonight, these guys suck. They've slacked more and more for years when it comes to deliveries. This was by far the worst. Super SUPER small portions. That's the biggest thing, come on man. Here is a picture of what I paid $122 for.....PLUS FEES, AND a TIP! (this has nothing to do with drivers btw, salt of the earth. Thank you). Look at this piece of nothing, weightless, garbage meal that came to my door. Ask yourself: is this worth $150+......based on presentation, quantity, value....literally any factor. A 3.5 ounce half scoop of rice for a $150 total authentic Indian meal.............yeah?! Time for a change in practice fellas, otherwise DO NOT support this business. I'm over $150 out from buying basic Indian street food hoping it was decent.

Great Service Clean and Beautiful Restaurant with cozy…read morevibes. I can't believe they gave me few samples to decide. 10/10

I tried this indian restaurant recently and their food was amazing. Everything was super…read moreflavourful. Highly recommend!! They have the best butter chicken and Garlic naan.

During Construction review. (April 2026)…read more My friends and I stopped in on a Monday night. 2 vegans 1 omnivore Spoiler alert: my burger was perfectly messy. PARKING plenty of parking in the lot. Or take metro. It goes eight by here. SERVICE Monday. There was only one person working tonight when we arrived. She was cooking and prepping fries and tots. But prep was fast (see ORDERING below) PRICE Lower than average vegan. FOOD BBQ Burger. WAIT A MINUTE. WAIT WAIT WAIT. yes I forgot to take photos. But the burgers looked LEGIT EXACTLY like their menu photos, but in reality EVEN BIGGER. ? Ok...... BBQ BURGER with onion rings and bacon. IT GETS ALL OVER YOU. so good. I wanted to eat two, but I had trouble finishing one. (With fries) BREAKFAST BURGER EGG/TOTS My (V) friend loved it. (Just Egg) cooked so well. SPICY CHICKEN My omnivore friend said it wasn't "that" spicy. But good. Fries: mine delicious. Sweet potato fries (they ate all of theirs) looked good. The 1,000 island is thick and good on everything. (Fries+burger) SEATING Two tables are inside. Wooden Bench and metal chairs are not uncomfortable. But the sun shines directly INTO you in the afternoon. Looks like they're going through some construction right now. ORDERING pretty obvious when you walk in. NO CASH There is a kiosk to place your order and pay by credit card or app. Super easy. BATHROOM (-1) there is no public bathroom. To wash/clean your burger mitts, you'll need to use a bunch of napkins. Not optimal. I don't need to pee, but I want to drive without "burgering" my steering wheel. (Although might be worth it) SPARE TENGUI? BONUS POINTS IYKYK

Another star off:…read more Wanted to really support this place because I love their vegan burgers. This time we had two one offs; 1. My burger took more than 20 mins/felt like 25-30. I ordered my usual breakfast sandwich and would drive from Torrance. It took waaaaay toooooo lonnnng. 2. On top of this, the cashier/male and cook/female were going at it in the kitchen. They both were not having a good evening and kept jabbing and saying unprofessional things to each other. This really brought a negative expierence. It was a double whammy of let downs combo to go. Would I recommend this place?? Would you? Hope they can make this right the next time I visit. As a business owner myself, customer service and experience is key for retention. Staff needs training!! Period.

Food: **** B. Had the saag paneer and it didn't disappoint. It is one of my favorite foods to this…read moreday. The best surprise was the saMosas. Mine was filled with potato for the vegetarian in me. It was like eating mashed potatoes wrapped in phyllo dough. Service: *** C We ordered out so we didn't really experience the service. Ambiance: *** C Again, we did a door dash so are anticipating trying the ambience out for ourselves.

Get the butter chicken. You won't regret it…read more He was nice and gave us a sample. Hours are 11am-9pm on weekends. They also have tea.

For plant based food which isn't my thing fully yet. I believe this is quality food. The desert we…read morehad was tasty for sure. The strawberry hibiscus tea is very good.

I went to Higher Taste for lunch after class this past Friday and was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreflavors and textures of my appetizers. I ordered the potato taco which had a fabulous crunch and a perfectly delicious chipotle ( ? ) dipping sauce on the side. The taco itself wasn't very flavorful but I think it's perfectly fine because the sauce carries more than enough. I also ordered the vegan fried chicken and I was so intrigued by the flavor. They had a notable buttery taste to them which was rich and pleasant. I believe they were coated with a cornflake cereal which gave them a proper crunch. The hibiscus drink was a tad thicker than I expected and wished it had a more balanced flavor ( sweetness : tartness ), but it wasn't a bad drink by any means. Definitely one to drink cold. I let mine sit for a bit and I think that affected the tasting experience. & Service is genuinely chill which I respect and prefer. No need to perform. I'm just there to eat! & You order by yourself on a tablet too. It's really my kind of vibe.