I went in here on a whim not really expecting much. Owner was very very nice and attended us quickly. The owner told me the samosas were completely made in house, even the wrap. They were so flakey and well seasoned. when my friend ordered the "spicy biryani", it actually had a kick to it (most places tone down the spice). This place is definitely above average compared to most Indian places in the 209 and I would definitely recommend this place. Still thinking about those samosas I ate hours ago. read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Veg Vegetable Samosa (2) - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

Right when we walked in, the owner greeted us with a warm smile. We came in with a group of five. The owner was very nice and respectful. We ordered the samosa, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, garlic naan, two vegetable dish and another chicken dish. Everything was extremely tasty and the owner came back to check up on us constantly. If you are in the area and craving Indian food, drop by to this place! read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

I was craving Indian food this evening and decided to get some takeout from Friend's Indian Restaurant! They used to have a lunch buffet that was very good but they haven't had it since the pandemic. However they told me today that they are reconsidering starting it up again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do have a clean and spacious dining area and I think they will host events and banquets as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered ahead to have my dinner ready for pickup at a particular time and they were spot on. I had their lamb biryani which is also offered with chicken. It was absolutely delicious and plentiful...I only ate about half of the order! I also had their fish pakora which I would order every time! It was so good I may dream about it tonight! I also ordered some garlic Naan which was good but not fantastic. My meal came with a tamarind sauce and also a mint sauce for dipping. Everything was packaged nicely and satisfied my craving! Overall, a wonderful meal! read more

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Warm, Delicious, and Always Consistent! We were welcomed with a big smile . This was our first time dining in at the restaurant--we usually order takeout, especially since COVID. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was clean and inviting, and the service was excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband ordered the Chicken Saag, and I had the Chicken Vindaloo. Both dishes were absolutely delicious--we actually had to stop ourselves from finishing everything because we wanted to save some for dinner later. The portions were generous, and everything was served hot and fresh, just the way we like it. Unlike some other places where the food arrives lukewarm, this place gets it right every time. This has become our go-to spot for comforting, flavorful Indian food whenever we're in Lodi. If you haven't already, definitely try the Mango Lassi and the sweet yogurt drink--they're both so good! read more

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The naan was fresh and hot, the curry was well-spiced, and the menu offers plenty of great options.

We ordered via one of the delivery services, so we did not experience the ambiance. However, the food was delicious! The chicken coconut curry and aloo gobi were both very flavorful and portions were ample. Will definitely order again. read more

Really good food! I had takeout of chole bathura. Although a little bit in the expensive side, the quantity of chole and bathura matched the price. Super tasty! For my spicy palate I always go for spicy, which actually wasn't too spicy. I can enjoy the flavor and the background heat simultaneously. One of the better Indian restaurants in the place. Friendly staff and accessible parking right nearby. Will try again next time! read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Chole Bhature (Puri) - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

Ordered the chili paneer. Chicken biryani. The 3 different Nan bread. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. We took our leftovers home and ate it the 2nd day. The food was just as good the next day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance could be improved but to me the most important part is the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also try the "Ɓoom" beer!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]1st time here, very clean, the Host was very pleasant as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was working in the area, so I stopped by for lunch. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, rice and a side of garlic naan. The food came out hot and looked and smelled amazing. Let me tell you this, it was amazing. Everything was on point! I should have followed their delivery guy to the place they're catering and snuck in and ate again haha. The portion I had in the restaurant was perfect. Filled this big guy up! Thank you Friends Indian Restaurant! read more

While visiting the area we went for lunch to eat our favorite Indian food. We are so glad that we found this restaurant. The food was exquisite! Very flavorful and very authentic! We had a great lunch time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly people and nice environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent! Definitely will come back again! read more

I found Friends right before COVID hit & shut everything down. They were advertising a buffet (all you can eat) for weekday lunches. I love Indian food but am very particular & a little picky so am often not impressed with less authentic tasting versions of my favorite dishes. Luckily, Friends consistently turns out the best Chicken tikka Massala ever. The garlic nan is a great accompaniment & I use it to dip up the sauce. It has big pieces of white meat chicken among a curry sauce that is full of flavor. So good! Ample portion packed to go very well so as not to leak out all over. The rice is also very good with a touch of cumin present which gives it a smidge of earthiness. After COVID the buffet no longer exists (& prices have double for menu items) but they are still affordable & well worth the price. Check ot out for dine in or take out, it is delicious & meticulously made with authentic flavors. Be sure to specify how mild or spicy you want your items to be. The hot is fierce, medium spice is about my speed. read more

Amazing staff, incredible catering, and delicious food. The owner is a gem of the community.

Online information says they open at 1130am and they have a buffet. They open at 11am and do not have a buffet, it is menu only. Did not stay and eat. read more

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be back.

Picked up food today. Ready in 15-20 mins. Tasty and still warm when I got home. Butter Chicken & Garlic Naan. Also here's the Menu. read more

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Their butter chicken is amazing and the customer service is great. Will definitely be ordering from Friends again!

Service was great very friendly and awesome food I highly recommend this restaurant and also very fast on the delivery

They lentils vegetarian dish and rice and fresh naan bread is amazing ! We I'll definitely come back !! read more

Love the fact that they give you a heat option with your butter chicken ! Mild, medium, spicy. Their garlic Naan is a very good size. The order comes with 2 naan cut in half. read more

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Only Indian take out in Lodi- Decent food. Reliable food and great naan. Tiki Chat is good there. read more

Great customer service and great food. I had paneer Tikka masala (chicken) with naan (which is a type of bread). I would definitely recommend coming here. If you haven't tried Indian food or are looking for something different, come here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Paneer Tikka Masala, Naan and rice( I forgot which one this is but it's so flavorful). - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

I try to eat here a couple times a month but it is hard because we moved out of town. I would say they have gotten to know me and are very friendly and always strike up conversation with me when I come in. The food is great and consistent. They are so close to five stars... all they need to do is open their dining room back up and I'll give it to them. Overall for the price point they are right on par for what I would expect. They are always trying to get me to order something new which I like because it makes me explore more and widen my pallet. read more

Absolutely amazing! Food was delicious. I had the chicken tikka mas. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive.

I ordered the vegetable biryani and a full order of chicken tandoori. The spices were off and the food was greasy. To go only and no plates or plastic ware. I paid $30 in all. Would not go here again read more

Delicious food and very attentive staff. The flavors and spices were perfect and the garlic naan was amazing! Will definitely be back:)

We love the food! However since they have had to become takeout orders only, the customer service is awful. Tonight was my THIRD experience of my food not being ready at the stated time, but that's not the problem, it's the "oh you're food has been ready" when you check the third time as you are literally standing in their doorway peeking in and waiting for No one acknowledges you, they are rude in tone of voice and act bothered by your presence. We supported several times a month to help keep them open during difficult times- no more. Tonight was our last order. Oh! They also forgot out Special Rice!!! read more

The food here is so delicious! Perfect for a great family style meal. The lamb vindaloo was so yummy and spicy. Service was great and friendly. I could not believe it wasn't packed. Highly recommend! read more

Such a disappointment! We used to love this place. The prices were reasonable, the service was friendly, and the food was delicious. Since Covid happened and they shut down everything except takeout, I have only gone twice. And I can honestly say this is the last time, for sure. I ordered Aloo Gobi. In the past, basmati rice came with each entrée. So I assumed that it would come with my Aloo Gobi today, especially since the price has doubled over the last few years! I spent $18 on a small dish of Aloo Gobi with no rice in sight. I am more than disappointed. I'm just plain old mad! How ridiculous! read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Aloo Gobhi - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

Never disappoints! We went with EXTRA spicy tikka masala, garlic naan and rice! Flavors are amazing! This portion was enough for two! Service was fast. About 15-20 minute from order being placed. read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

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I love Indian food and was looking to convert my husband when we moved to Lodi. I was so disappointed when I pulled up Yelp only to find ONE restaurant that served Indian food. How good could it even be if it had no competition!? We decided on a day for date night, found a movie, and cruised over to Friends for dinner. We were only slightly put off when we arrived, the restaurant was dead, and it was at the end of a strip mall. Full disclosure: the inside is not picture perfect and when we got there at 5:30pm on a Friday, it was completely empty. I don't know if I can honestly recommend it as a date spot. The floor is not gleaming and neither are the windows. But, we're adventurous eaters and ever the optimists, so, we stuck around and gave it a go. Again: it's the ONLY Indian place, so, what choice did we have?! We had the bread basket, the Veggie Pakora, and Samosas to start. They came out in that order and the food was better and better every time they brought something out. The portions are sizable, but I do wish they came with more rice. If you're thinking about ordering the bread basket, I wouldn't do it more than once. It's a ton of naan and the onion naan is, well, very onion-y. Not that I'm critical of onions, this was just a lot right up front. There is some kind of honey naan that was absolutely divine. The entrees were just as good and, even though we were mostly stuffed by the time it got there, we gave it the ol' college try to finish. The food made it easy. Warm, flavorful, and made to order (we aren't exactly spicy food people, so, it's nice that they honored our "mild" request). After we were there for a bit, it became clear that most folks take food to go from here. Bottom line: the inside and decor is lacking, but the food absolutely more than makes up for it. We have been back repeatedly and even ordered from GrubHub. read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Shahi Paneer - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

I wanted to order Tandoori Paneer Tikka. So I called to order & the person who picked up the phone told me that they didn't have that item. WTF!!! Every Indian restaurant have that item. So I will not be patronizing this business. read more

Food is fantastic and they keep a very diverse menu. They aren't afraid to add plenty of spices to the food and is my go-to establishment when my wife and I want to eat Indian cuisine. The mushroom chicken is a personal recommendation for those wanting a safe bet to start with. Staff are friendly whenever I pick up food. The only issue I would deduct a star is for price/ordering. After COVID hit, they suspended dining in and going online orders only through the apps like door dash or Grubhub. On one occasion in 2022 I had the wrong order brought to my house and it was then on me to go to the restaurant with the wrong food and fix the issue. Price is also on the higher end of the local take out experience. I continue to pay because I love the food that much. read more

Delicious!! Ordered from DoorDash. Butter chicken was was hot and fresh, jasmine rice was so flavorful!! The garlic naan topped off the dinner! A little pricey, $60 for a dinner for two (that did not include doordash fees). FYI, Prices on menu are for a single order/person. read more

Incredible food! My family and I ordered food from here and every dish was so delicious! I was so impressed. Everyone left full and happy!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

Delicious Indian food. Love the butter chicken, samosas, naan bread etc. The inside of the restaurant is casual and not fancy, but the food is good. We often do take out or Delivery. read more

Super delicious food and great customer service! Overall satisfied with my dinner. Will definitely stop by again.

We got the Chana Masala, Kadahi Lamb, and a bread basket. Portions were large and delicious. The royal special naan was a pleasant surprise desert. read more

Friends Indian Restaurant - Menu as of 9/29/23 - Indian Near Me - Lodi, California

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First time trying Indian food and it was not disappointing! The butter chicken was absolutely delicious, the chicken was clean cut and moist. I also tried the vegetable samosa and garlic naan. Both were amazing! Pricing is decent when you compare it to the amount of food you get, definitely enough for 3 eaters or lunch for multiple days. I will definitely be back to try other dishes! read more

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My 1st time there. We really enjoyed it. I just wish it was a little more spicy. Great meal read more

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I don't know why this place isn't packed! Of course, it was on a Saturday afternoon, 3:00pm, slump time for most restaurants. The service was fabulous and the food was spot on! Full size samosas (so many got post-Covid sized at other restos), chutneys that seemed homemade, garlic naan that truly was garlicky, fish pakora that was freshly fried and seemed as though hand seasoned, and a goat curry (spiced medium) that was perfect for us. The only item I found objectionable was the mango lassi that was soylent orange and may have been a canned mix. Hubby and I have been searching for an Indian restaurant that isn't afraid of spices and this is it. read more