Just left this new and improved Indian joint. Used to be Indian Masala Grill, but they changed the "staff and kitchen" according to the signs on the tables. I almost started a review as I was eating because I was so eager to let people know how awesome this place is. Appears to be family owned, and the owners/employees we interacted with were so pleasant. They also have some new really cool India-themed artwork on the walls. And the FOOD oh my god the food. So flavorful. And for once the spice actually matched my palette; I like my food spicy. But they were able to make other items without any spice for my sister and her kids. I had the butter paneer masala, chicken Tikka, saag paneer, garlic naan, and samosas. Everything was excellent-- packed with so much flavor. The sauces were smooth and buttery and had the flavor depth that Indian food should always have. I was impressed not only with the food but with the whole experience. I will definitely be back and will also be sure to direct people here if they're looking for good Indian food in the area. read more

Phenomenol food!!!!! We are just genuinely blown away by how delicious everything is! We ordered for delivery the tandoori chicken, chicken fry biryani, roti, garlic naan, and samosas. 10/10!!! Especially the biryani. We will be back! Maybe every week! read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Tandoori chicken, chicken fry biryani, samosas - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Stopped here late on a Saturday night purely because the reviews said this is a must-try. I agree. This is typical casual Indian dining which I appreciated. The menu is huge and they have so many unique biriyani options that I, as an Indian lol, had never seen before. Too much to try, too small of a stomach. I ordered paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, idli and sambar, and chai. My plan was to eat most and take the rest home. The service was friendly and the food came out fast. It was all really good and very fresh. The flavors were great. The paneer tikka was far too heavy for me and I could only eat a little before packing the rest but that's Indian restaurant food and it was very tasty. I really liked the idli and sambar as well. Finally, the chai was top-notch and reminded me of home. I wish I could eat more and try some of their biriyani. Very casual and a great spot. I would go back if I lived close but definitely try Hyderabad Cafe out if you are in Temecula. read more

I was up in Temecula visiting a friend and was trying to kill time before heading back down to San Diego. My boyfriend found this place and let me tell you that it was a great choice! We ended up getting the butter paneer masala, the fish fry biryani, tandoori roti, and mango Lassi. The service was great, and they were super nice. The food was super flavorful and well seasoned. We got them both as medium and spice wise it was perfect for both of us. There was a decent portion of food, and I did like that they had Indian music videos playing on one TV and the basketball game playing on the other. Would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for an authentic Indian food restaurant. Wish they were closer to San Diego, but I will definitely be back again! read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Fish fry biryani - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

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Great food, good service, great location, small but beautiful seating area Must try in Temecula read more

Authentic Hyderabad Dum Biryanis! We had a great time here. Friendly owners and staff. Simple and cozy ambiance. Highly recommend. read more

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"Mild" is actually medium-hot. Ordered three times from them with different "mild" dishes , and each time the mild was so spicy. Too hot to enjoy unfortunately. I enjoy spice but these mild dishes were too much to handle read more

My main complaint is this place often forgot my naan in my takeout orders, so I hope management will improve this & service is better. Happened in the past and again today where I didn't notice until I was home, which was unfortunate since I don't live that close. Would advise everyone else to be sure to check your takeout orders. But otherwise, menu has a lot of options and I really enjoy the food here. My go-to is usually the lamb fry biryani which is SO delicious (be careful on the spice level if you're not used to it though). Chicken tikka masala and butter chicken are also very good. Price is a little steeper for the quantity compared to some other places though and wished like the pani puri & dahi puri came with a bit more but at least the taste is good.  Overall, good indian food and hopefully they can improve! read more

This was definitely better than the place it replaced! I ordered my "go-to", simple (& pretty boring to some) favorite of Chicken Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan. It may be the other Yelpers fault that I didn't order the "medium" level spice...because I thought it would be too spicy, smh. *Note to self: go with your gut! Ugh, huge mistake...the mild chicken was actually sweeter than any I've EVER had, but still good. I appreciate the onions & bell pepper for added flavor in the dish! However, I ordered extra and the Garlic Naan was gooey...lacked flavor & was chewy. This meal would have been awesome with more spice & a slight crunch on the edges of the bread. I WILL be back to try again soon! read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Gooey Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

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Had the matter paneer, daal, raita, and it was all horrible!! Even the yogurt was!! Honestly all the food tasted so old, bland, and the flavor was just odd. read more

This was some solid late night Indian food. We are from out of town but needed a late night dinner after going out on the town. The portion sizes are really good and the curry comes with an equal part rice. The naan was also delicious. Great service, chill atmosphere, overall good spot! read more

This place is awesome! Just what we've been looking for! We love Indian food! This is the place to go read more

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New ownership. Very satisfied. Garlic naan, super good. Masala Dosa, big, filling, served w/delicious sambar and dipping sauces. This was good, but I have had better. Veg Korma, decent flavor, thick sauce. Tadka Dal (yellow lentils), probably my favorite thing we got. Spicy, super delicious, lentils cooked to perfection. Best part: the people. Very friendly, attentive, brought us more napkins when we ran out, answered tons of questions for us and we had a nice personal conversation as well. We'll definitely go back. Great spot! Clean and nice new decor too. Guys, if you're reading, my Mom and I forgot to leave a tip. We truly meant to leave some cash as thanks for the great service. Please accept our apologies. We will be back and tip next time. Thank you! Jai Meher Baba! read more

The BEST Indian food I have EVER had! What a treasure to have this restaurant open here in Temecula. Really happy with the quality and flavor of the food, an absolutely great deal for the price. The staff is kind, attentive and knowledgeable. We can't wait to come back! Hope more people get a chance to try it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Meal is fresh, warm, and cozy. Sat just perfectly in my tummy. The lentil soup was really good if you're in the mood for something not too heavy (especially if you're stomach hurts, definitely get a soup!). Fish was very tasty. Chai tea oh I love!! Can't get enough. Very natural and soothing to the throat. Bread was good too, wish it had slightly more dough or whatever it is that goes inside to make it more fluffy! Definitely recommend. read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Apollo Fish - Garlic Naan - Lentil Soup - Chai Tea - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Absolutely! 100% YES! I like this place that much. The menu has a little bit of everything so we can eat here several times a week without getting bored and everything is delicious and affordable. Highly recommended their chicken 65 Biryani, mild for novice ;) read more

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. Sorry that I did not take any pictures. I had a really good dosa masala. I have been looking for a place to provide this since I moved here 8 years ago from Chicago. Friendly staff and great food. Will take pictures on my next visit. read more

DISAPPOINTED. Not sure where the 5 stars are coming from. Took over 45 minutes to get 2 orders of chicken tikka masala. The masala was very bland and not spicy. I've had ketchup spicier than this masala. New management ARE cutting corners - there are more veggies than chicken in my masala. Seriously, look at my picture. Spicy Chicken tikka masala? What chicken? This shit was full of green peppers and onions. Even the garlic naan sucked ass. This place used to slap. What happened? read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Best Indian food in Temecula. Must try the Butter Chicken. My kids can't get enough. The soup could have been a little heartier but all in all we really like this place. read more

Waited 50 minutes to get one chicken kabab and what we got in the end was raw chicken cubes. If it takes too long then you should mention that to the customer. Also we had to change our order after order being placed due to their unavailability! Food taste is ok but customer service extremely poor. Disappointed. read more

Possibly one of the best meals I've ever had. The Chicken 65 Biryani was awesome. I got it extra spicy and it was perfect. I asked the owner if I could try the Goat Biryani to see if I liked it and it was wonderful! My daughter loved her Saag Paneer. This place is a gem. read more

Hyderabad Cafe - CHICKEN 65 BIRYANI - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Great service for starters. Nice environment too. I got the chicken tikka masala, the shrimp fry biryani, garlic naan and veggie Samosas. Everything was so good. Packed with flavor and perfect spice level. Highly recommend supporting this business read more

Under new management this is best Indian food I ever had. I love this place now. They took time to cook fresh food and bread . Love it. read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Indean Food - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

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As a former New Yorker and someone who has eaten Indian food for over four decades, I believe I am in a position to say Hyderabad is a sensational restaurant. The food is authentic, and the service is outstanding. It's unfortunate that the restaurant is housed in a former Indian restaurant, that was quite frankly awful. This is by no means reflection on the staff or quality of the food. Just making an observation. I've eaten all the standard entrées offered on the menu and have requested things not on the menu that they've gladly made, and were delicious! I don't write many reviews however, I believe it's important to know this small business needs the support of the community or once again, we will be back to selections like Mantra which is awful. Please please please frequent this restaurant and support a small business owner and family as they feed the community the delicacies of India! Love the food!!!! read more

We had takeout korma chicken, butter chicken, and vindaloo chicken, all delicious! We ordered mild, but the dishes still had a very nice spicy kick to them. The portions were very generous. The rice was fluffy and perfectly done, and the naan was tender and fresh. The garlic naan had just the right amount of seasoning. We will definitely be going back again and again and again! read more

Havent had indian food in over 20 years. My friend suggested we try it and i'm glad I did! It was phenomenal! Not pictured were the samosas which were devoured rather quickly. read more

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The Indian food at this cafe is a must taste & try! A friend of mine recommended this place for a delicious meal and it delivered and unexpected pleasurable experience. I ordered the butter chicken w/rice and garlic bread... It was a great choice indeed. My compliments to the chef and staff for great service with great food... It presented a new choice of cuisine to indulge in amongst typical surrounding fast food in the neighborhood....**Awesome** read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

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Excellent stuff! We got the butter chicken, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan and it was all delicious. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from their menu. read more

Hyderabad Cafe - BUTTER CHICKEN GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Omgoodness! Such great food and service. Can't wait for my son to visit so we can take him here! read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Dosa MASALA DOSA - REGULAR / MYSORE - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

The Food he is Just on point everything we ordered was so delicious Co-owners are very Knowledgeable about all the items. Paneer maskali Biryani is a must try. Chikkoo shake is just top class and fresh I really loved everything I tried kudos to the chef, This is a must try place for San Diego to LA commuters. read more

Good find in Temecula. My husband is from Hyderabad and he passed the chicken dum biryani. We ordered aloo tiki chaat also. Masala chai was also good. read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Aloo tiki chaat and chicken dum biryani. - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

I wanted to love this place but the food was terrible. I ordered the Saag Paneer, rice and naan, all of it was flavorless. I hate to say this but I threw out the leftovers. read more

Food is amazing and great service I highly recommend. The bread is on another level of great!!!! read more

Hyderabad Cafe - We got BUTTER CHICKEN and CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

This place is FIRE . We've been in the I.E. for a while and love Indian food, so we've had our fair share of good Indian food, but this place takes the cake! The best Indian food we've eaten by a mile. Made fresh to order (and taste that way). Spice level was on point. Inside is small, but dont let that fool you; it's a small restaurant with BIG flavor. A must try if you're in to delicious flavors. read more

Amazing food and good portions! I highly recommend the lamb briyani and the butter chicken. The mango lassi is great too! Best indian food I've ever had. Came back a few times and they have all been good experiences. Wish they were open a little bit earlier for dinner as I find myself always stopping by just a tad too early. read more

I was looking for a place to get some authentic indian food. I came across this new restaurant and glad that I did. The cleanliness is a 10/10. The staff are very welcoming as well. I was offered a menu while I wait for my turn to order. I ordered myself the chicken tika masala one of my favorites. The food was incredible and filled with flavor. The portion is also generous. If you ever had bad experience with indian food,maybe try coming here to change your mind. I definitely recommend and will be coming back. read more

Hyderabad Cafe - Chicken tika. - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

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I held off on giving a review thinking the first 2 times I could give them an excuse. They were new. They were out of ingredients. No big deal. I added my own spice. It was greasy but whatever- they were new. But now its time to be real. The dining table was clean, that is a compliment I can give. But with rude service, the least we can ask for is good food. It's not. There is no flavor. The idli is so flat and tuff that it is inedible- I have had better from the freezer section at cash n carry- I wish that was a joke, but its not. The rasam tasted like it was made with vegetables that had gone bad. Literally tasted like it has turned bad. Both items were fully inedible. The chicken tikka masala was extremely sweet, no spice and the chicken pieces were so tuff they too were inedible. The thin crispy garlic naan was a new twist on naan, and while it could have used some flavor, it has potential. Not what most folks would expect when ordering naan, but we can give it hope. The bites we did eat, ironically we ate trying to not be rude. But we paid $53.77 for food that was inedible, had to order at a counter, pick up our own food at the at a counter, get all our own service items- which is all okay- but why insist that we pay a tip- what was the tip for? Literally to be treated as an inconvenience? All for the privilege of her not getting off the phone to take our order AND gossiping loudly the entire time we were in the restaurant. Save yourself from feeling gross. Drive to Artesia or San Diego when you're craving Indian. Even with gas money, you'll come out ahead and feel satisfied. read more

One of the best Indian places in the Temecula region. Huge fan of their chicken Hakka noodles. They definitely hit the classics out of the park to: chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and chicken biryani. Service is fast and super friendly. Definitely check them out if you're in the mood for Indian, they're my new go to! read more

I've always loved Indian food, and have had a few favorites up in NorCal in the Bay area. There's a big Indian community there, and there was lots to choose from. I despaired of finding anything like it moving to Temecula, where to my knowledge there just wasn't much of an Indian community. Count me wrong! Hyderabad Cafe is the equal to or better of any of my favorite haunts up north. I am obsessed with their saag lamb, their nan is the perfect balance of crispy and soft, and each additional curry I try is absolutely excellent. read more

An amazing eatery serving authentic Indian dishes, and a "must visit" place....for all those who wants to try a scrumptious snack/meal anyday. Mango lassi, chicken palav, chicken 65 biryani are the best. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. read more