I can see why India Gate is rated so well. We were going to grab matcha next door but the smell of Indian spices overtook us, and what do you know, it happened to be lunch hour. They had Father's Day pricing which was $21.99 but usually I think it's a few dollars less. Either way, we'd come back. The food was hot, fresh, steaming and the area looked clean. Service was fantastic. They are consistent in refilling their dishes. Their garlic naan was so chewy and crispy, held our many dishes well. My recommendations are their butter chicken (must have), vegetable korma, paneer, and fish curry. The desserts were all good, from their mango pudding to gulab jumun and gajar ka halwa. The gajar is a blend of carrots slow cooked into water and milk, it's nice and light. Would recommend, better than some of the already tasty Indian buffets in the immediate area! read more

India Gate Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

I live in the area and have driven past this place many, many times. It doesn't look that impressive from the outside, the decor and ambiance is a bit spartan (but very clean). But don't let that put you off. Once you try the food you'll have a totally different opinion! We tried the all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet as that always lets you sample a multitude of dishes at one time. Everything I tried was very tasty and seasoned appropriately for the western palate. In particular the goat curry was very tender, sometimes it tends to be a bit tough, but not here. The naan bread was also exceptional, fresh from the oven and to hot to pick up when delivered to the table. As we had the buffet it's hard to comment on the tableside service. What we saw was good though. As it's in an industrial area lunchtimes can be quite busy. read more

+5/5 Excellent lunch buffet. Everything was kept warm and fresh wish the dishes being replaced regularly. Service was friendly !! Nice guys all around Their food had the right amount of spice. Biryani was fragrant and fresh garnished with coriander . Chicken tikka masala solid . Tandoori chicken was flavorful and moist. Had garlic naan and tandoori roti (whole wheat) both were good - I felt the naan could have been buttered / salted a bit but the freshness wins anyways. Casual ambiance . They had tvs playing Bollywood music and World Cup soccer . The pricing is an absolute steal for $18/per person all you can eat including naan. Some places charge $5 per naan nowadays ! The value is insane and they deserve major credit . I asked if they serve halal meat - he said yes usually but not advertised as such because supply can fluctuate. But with lamb / goat it's always halal. Chicken most of the time . Highly recommended for lunch ! read more

We've tried their dinner ala carte & lunch buffet, and from the first time we ate here til now, our experience has always been great! All the servers were nice and approachable, and the place looks clean and well maintained. My favorite from the buffet selection was the Vegetable Korma, and ofc I would always order Mango Lassi. It was $18.99 for the lunch buffet. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

We really enjoyed our takeout meal last night! The chicken korma was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful, their butter chicken was yummy too! The lamb biriyani was incredible, a personal favorite! The lamb was tender and not gamy at all! Our only disappointment was the palak paneer was ordered to have no spice, and it was too spicy to eat, that's the only reason why we didn't rate this experience 5 stars. Otherwise, if you enjoy food that's spiced well and generous portions, please check it out! read more

We have passed by this restaurant quite many but always thought it's some dying restaurant. But trust me it's a hidden gem. We were craving some dosa on a late Saturday evening, called them and asked if the food is halal. Which they confirmed . We ordered masala dosa , chicken tikka masala , chilli chicken and naan. Chicken tikka Masala and chilli chicken were the stars. Wouldn't recommend dosa at all. The kids loved both the chickens. Reconfirmed the halal status from the staff. Would definitely recommend. Nice, simple and delivers . read more

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India Gate has done some upgrades to the interior of the restaurant over this past year. They've changed their flooring twice and now, they have upgraded to vinyl. They have also rearranged their furniture and use of space, which makes this place more bright and clean. These are all positive upgrades and it makes dining here a pleasant experience. I love coming here for the lunch buffet at $17.99 per person. Their food offerings to vary from time to time, but here are staples that I can always count on being there - goat curry, butter chicken, and biryani. The food tastes good and the unlimited garlic naan is always made fresh to order. The service here is friendly and attentive. For all these reasons, India Gate is the only place I go to when I want Indian food. read more

India Gate Restaurant - My plate at the AYCE lunch buffet ($17.99). 3/8/2026 - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Food: The food here is really good! Be sure to try garlic naan, any of their paneer dishes, and their dry gobi manchurian!! Ambiance: The ambiance is nice. This is a request to India Gate to please play Indian songs on your TVs again! Service: The service here is phenomenal! They are extremely attentive in taking your order and refilling water, and they will remember your name if you come for a few weeks consistently! read more

It's always a hit or miss for us with Indian food. We're always in search of authenticity and quality ingredients, which is not easy to find nowadays. We saw India Gate on Yelp and were in the area while out of town in Costa Mesa. We ordered Garlic naan, Baingan Bharta, Vegetable Masala. Although we ordered two dishes, we only received one rice. The Baingan Bharta was served in a plastic bowl and the first two bites were too spicy to continue eating. There was a hair in the veggie masala and the veggies looked to be frozen bagged veggies rather than fresh. Our raita was lumpy and looked old. We expressed concern and it was taken away and we weren't charged for the raita which was $4. We paid and left without eating. I did let the man know so they can hopefully make needed changes. Needless to say, we will never be back. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Baingan Bharta and Vegetable Masala - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

Very clean and kind service! I just missed the 3PM lunch buffet but it looked delicious with lots of options: vegetarian, non-vegetarian, desserts, salad, and more. I ordered Malai Kofta and it was nicely spiced and very yummy. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy. Parking was easy and I didn't have to wait to be seated but it definitely got busier towards dinner time. Definitely want to come back for the lunch buffet, highly recommend! read more

India Gate Restaurant - Malai Kofta - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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This is the place to go for mom and pop Indian comfort food in Orange County. We went with them for our wedding appetizers and they stole the show. People kept on leaving the dinner table to get seconds and thirds of the kebabs, paneer, and somosas. Krishna treats his customers well and always takes care of my mother. She has been going here for years for their buffet. read more

There are a few favorite dishes we always have, Chicken Vindaloo and aloo saag (spinach and potatoes). Indian cafe killed it and both of these dishes. The chicken tikka masala was also very good but the chicken was over done. The restaurant overall was clean and spacious. Though the waiters were great, the bus boy bumped into me several times. Aside from that, the 2 dishes were so good along with the naan, 5 stars! read more

I asked them to add paneer and they did for a few more dollars. They added vindaloo sauce and it spiced it up nicely. Good spot! Also got pakora, my guy liked it. And masala papadam was tasty too. Spicy could have been spicier so ask for more if you like it hot. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Paneer Egg Fried Noodles. - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

Amazing, tastes like home cooked Indian food. Great service, friendly staff. Old school ambience. The buffet is a must have

A solid option for buffet style Indian food. I wouldn't say it's the best in OC but it is decently priced and they have a fair amount of variety and dishes to choose from. What stood out to me most was the paneer curry and the tikka masala. Was not the biggest fan of the goat dish or the chili chicken. I liked the atmosphere in here though. Very clean and they had the Bollywood music on in the background which really helps set the mood lol. read more

I stopped in here after flying into LA, and it was so good I came back again with my work group!! Lunch buffet was less than $20. Simple selection of dishes, but absolutely DELICIOUS!! The mango dessert was the cherry on top. Would go back many times if I lived in the area! read more

Came on a Saturday noon time for their all you can eat buffet, and it was relatively busy. Quickly seated, still some tables open, but plenty of people around. My parents have been coming to this spot quite often, and I was excited to try it out. Definitely did not disappoint! I understand why there are such good reviews on yelp for this spot. They also mentioned that it used to be carpet, but now the flooring is tile, which my parents said made the place feel much cleaner and smell better. AYCE lunch Indian buffet is available weekdays 11 AM to 2:30 PM, and weekends from 11 AM to 3 PM. $17.99 for AYCE, is an absolutely fantastic deal for the quality of food, amount of options, and a fantastic service. They have a couple of servers running around getting you there, freshly baked garlic naan, refilling, waters, and clearing plates. Garlic naan- so good, this was actually amazing, warm, Crispy, nice bits of garlic on top. Using this to soak up the leftover sauce on your plate was so satisfying. Of all the options, what really stood out to me was the Palek Paneer (spinach), butter chicken, Tandoori Chicken. (I know I'm basic), but they really got the basic stuff down and it was so good. Samosas were also delicious. Parents really enjoy one of their goat options. They also offered dessert with some cinnamon, tapioca pudding, and mango pudding. read more

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Very nice staff and no wait on a Tuesday lunch time. They have an $18 all you can eat lunch special. The buffet is small but you don't need much except for the hot naan and plates of curry. It's a very barebones location like a school cafeteria and more suited for quick corporate lunches. Plenty of parking and easy to locate as it faces the street. Nice coffee shop, hair salon and masseuse next door. There's also a Korean bbq in the same plaza. No fuss, no frills, solid Indian food. read more

the food taste is really good, right next to caffe in so it's a good spot to go after studying. the butter chicken was creamy and tasty, as well as the garlic nan. only thing is that service was pretty slow and we were the only party in there. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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hidden gem this is my fav Indian restaurant in OC! Always top tier service and food. Literally never have been disappointed

Have been a frequent customer. Ordered goat biryani with extra meat as i always do. This time ordered and came home with goat biryani takeout. Barely any meat in the biryani. Called them to let them know of the situation. Was told they cannot refund the extra meat order and to come back to restaurant to get the extra meat in an aggressive tone. Immediately got a call back that they can give a refund and for me to come to the restaurant. Was not sure why i was told no in the first place and when i said i was going to leave a review their answer immediately changed. They then hung up. Did not end up accepting their refund option due to how it was presented and opted to write the review. I would've given 0 stars if i could but will never go back to India Gate. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Ordered goat meat and asked for extra meat then ended with less than normal amount of meat. - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

We've ordered takeout from India Gate for years, and their food is consistently high quality. The folks who run this place are great people, and the food is always fresh and hot by the time we get home to eat. Our favorites are the palak paneer (delicious spinach and cheese stew) and aloo gobi (fragrant and warmly spiced cauliflower and potato dish), and the garlic naan is always a huge hit. We also love the okra and the chicken tikka masala! Looking forward to another year eating India Gate's great food :) read more

Honestly, the food was great (I really loved it, this used to be my favorite restaurant) and the staff were kind, but what do you mean kids UNDER 7 get like 50% off? It should be kids under 13 because kids under 13 are still kids, sure kids under 7 are also kids but yeah. Also the interior was great and there is a section where is kind of hidden AND there is a sitting area when you have to wait! So yes, I do recommend this place read more

Great food and good ambience. We went during non peak hour and our food came fast. Ordered Methi Malai Kofta, Paneer Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Dosa. The dosa lacked salt and the sambhar chutney were below average. The 3 curries were pretty much spot on. The garlic naan was good but very dry. read more

Great spot for an Indian buffet. Their service is quick and it can get busy. I love their butter chicken, samosas, rice and vegetable dishes. Naan is garlicky and very tasty. Seating is ample, just know you may wait during lunch rush. read more

Plenty of parking . Food clean and tasty. Customer service is at its best. We held an event here in the back events hall it's super cute. Has a white dance floor and stage. Nice table decorations and mirrors around. Bathrooms were clean and everything was great! Thank you for having us. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

I usually order butter chicken when driving back home, and I have to say, most places in the area make it taste more like tomato-based tikka masala. However, this restaurant's butter chicken truly stands out -- it's much more buttery and flavorful. The garlic naan is $3, and it's definitely worth adding to your meal. I also tried their weekend all-you-can-eat buffet for $17.99, and I think it's a great deal for the quality and variety they offer. The restaurant's design is a bit outdated, but honestly, if they upgraded to a more modern look, the prices would probably go up -- so I don't mind it. The servers are always friendly and welcoming, with genuine smiles. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Food excellent. Service ex ellwnt. Price excellent. Highly recoend. Been coming for years. MJ . read more

Food was just ok. Biryani wasn't that great and lacked aroma and right seasoning. The dosa wasn't that good.. I've had better. The service was friendly and good. Also the restaurant felt humid and warm.. I think they don't turn the AC on. I wouldn't come again. read more

Best Indian food in the Orange County area. Not only is the price great the quality and depth of flavor is immaculate. Best mango lassi and Chicken Korma in the game. It was the first time I preferred the chicken over the lamb. Not saying the lamb wasn't delicious as well. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Great place for lunch ! Great value and good selection. The naan bread is off the hook. We come here whenever we need an Indian fix. read more

Awesome food. Have used only delivery with great success. No problems on several visits. No food favorites. Everything was great read more

This place has a very clean and welcoming environment. Very friendly staff and great food. The butter chicken was my favorite.

Ordered food for pick up. The chicken dish was excellent, but the goat curry was undercooked and chewy; the gravy was of it was delicious though. They need to cook the goat more to make it enjoyable. Pick up process was good, and restaurant had decent dine in business. The ambiance was also good. read more

I went for an early dinner, had just missed the lunch buffet. The wonderful aromas greet you at the door. The food was fantastic and the service was good. read more

Excellent buffet. The best I had in California. Every dish is good. And the price is excellent for what you get. I have visited Irvine twice and both times I had lunch buffet here. Will visit again. read more

Really enjoyed a delicious lunch at this diamond in the rough. Good variety in a relatively abundant buffet, highlight being goat curry, chicken curry with a spicy pepper, palak paneer, samosas, yummy AYCE garlic naan. A pleasant atmosphere with appropriately attentive servers rounded out a very positive experience for this strong-value restaurant. read more

Did you guys just give me the Lamb Vindaloo leftovers from the buffet?? I usually got to India Gate at least once a month for their lunch buffet so I knew the quality and taste of food there is def approved. However for the first time I DoorDashed their food and it is so disappointing. The lamb chunks are either extremely lean or fatty, nothing like the tender and flavorful meat I had at their buffet. I chose to pay more than the buffet price because I trusted the restaurant and thought it would be worth it. At least I expected it to be made fresh. But no, for such an amount of meat and quality, I'll never order it again or come back at any time other than lunch. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tustin, California

Very consistent and good Indian food. We get the butter chicken, Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, naan and rice. Twice a month we go to India Gate to dine in or take out. Overall very good every time read more

This is our Indian food Go To spot. Been going here since 2017 and it never disappoints. Some days are better than others but hey that's every restaurant nearly. Service is always and point and the buffet is always clean and fresh if we come in and dine! Usually order: Butter Chicken Tiki Masala Makhani Bazmati Rice Butter naan and garlic naan Can't stop and won't stop coming here for our Indian cravings! read more