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    India Kitchen Tustin, CA

    4.5 (1.5k reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Vaibhav M.

    Its a no frills indian restaurant with pretty good service. They have good amount of seating. We went here on sunday for a lunch buffet and we enjoyed it. They provide a full course buffet meal with Gol Guppa, Samosa, pakora and spring rolls. The options are pretty wide for both vegetarian and non vegetarian lovers. We loved the desserts the kheer, gulab jamun and mango pudding were all amazing!! Will definitely be back here.

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    Thuy H.

    We were here for lunchtime and it looks like they only offer buffet for lunch. It just a small buffet line but the food was delicious. There is just enough varieties of food to try. I love the goat stew. Wish they have more dessert selection though. Overall, I would definitely comeback.

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    Chase K.

    Walking in you are met the delicious smell of spices and warm cooking. The inside is decorated beautifully and the staff is all friendly and kind. I headed straight to the buffet section and began with rice, paneer, and some chicken dishes. A whole slab of garlic naan was ready for me and the first plate was delicious. Second plate went for some of the same and some new. Ended with a dessert. The dishes were all cooked great for a buffet, lots of flavor and the dessert was the best I've had at an Indian buffet! I will say I'm writing this after my food coma has worn off as I had to skip dinner I was so full. But now with a clear mind I can say this is good BUT the options seemed somewhat limited, It seemed standard but think there could have been more dishes. Great spot though been twice and will return!

    Nana K.

    I have tried Indian cuisine maybe a couple of times in my life, but my husband is a huge fan. So of course when we decided we wanted to eat Indian food, I let my husband choose the restaurant. Man, this place is good! We came to their lunch buffet this afternoon. For the both of us, the total came out under $40 total. What a great deal, especially for the quality of their food. I enjoyed all the dishes I got to try. Their curry, chicken masala, and naan were my favorites. Their food tasted so fresh,tender, and flavorful. But of course, I had to ask my hubbie what he thought. He said it was legit good. We both agreed we would return. Sooner than later. The place is clean. All the food was warm and always filled. Overall, a very quick, convenient, and affordable yet very tasty treat for lunch (they offer buffet during lunch time only).

    Butter Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Garlic Naan
    Curtis L.

    The best food ever. Did DoorDash and the food quality was not compromised. Will come again weekly

    Inside dining room, lunch buffet stations
    Diana R.

    I brought my friend here for her first Indian lunch buffet experience. She absolutely loved it! She is planning to bring her family here, most definitely. We were one of the first groups on this lunch outing. It never got too busy like most of the many times previously. They had all the entrees I've seen before. One thing I noticed was that many of the foods were not piping hot. Maybe the warmers were just getting started. My friend enjoyed many of the creamy vegetables. The servers continued to provide attentive and quick service with removing our plates and refilling our water. They offer fresh naan bread right out of the oven. It doesn't get any better than this. Until next time, India Kitchen! Thank you!

    Raven R.

    Visited this place for the lunch buffet and at 18$ per person, it's definitely worth it! The staff does an excellent job keeping the place clean and the decor is lovely. They have a wide selection of dishes and a memorable dessert menu. I loved the samosa and vegetable fritters. The chicken tikka masala, navratan korma, and palak paneer were a standout and I could not get enough of the mango pudding! Great experience overall!

    Lunch buffet
    An C.

    I have been to this restaurant before but never for the lunch buffet. For $18 it is so amazing. It is great Indian food, and the variety that you get to eat at a buffet as opposed to ordering a single curry is so much more fun! Quality not sacrificed. They had goat curry, butter chicken, chicken curry, palak paneer, lots of vegetarian options, lentil soup, samosas, chicken tandoori, and so much more. The complementary garlic naan was the best because it's always at least $5 add on anywhere else. We were obsessed with the Mango Pudding as well. It had a variety of fruits inside - mango, grape, pear etc. A fruity surprise. The servers are quick to clear finished plates and are pleasant. The inside of this restaurant feels like you are underground in a cozy way. There seems to be several different dining areas here, each with very different atmospheres. My coworkers and I have tried so many Indian restaurants in Tustin/Irvine and we will most likely only be coming back here for lunch!

    Chloe L.

    Solid Indian food buffet spot in Tustin and always super consistent. The staff is especially attentive to make sure that you always have naan and water on the table and the food is yummy! This place is located in a shopping plaza with a lot of parking so I never have any issues there. Definitely a great spot to go to during your lunch break.

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    Vera L.

    Can't check out an Indian place without trying their lunch buffet! It was very good and flavorful. And surprisingly it didn't feel as heavy as other Indian restaurants that are cooked with a bunch of butter and cream. There's plenty of variety here, including vegetarian dishes. I made my own pani puri too, yum!

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    Jedi B.

    We come here at least once a month. Great selection of Indian food, although they should vary it every week to keep it more interesting. My favorite was the lamb stew. Topped the mango custard dessert with a gulab jamun ball for a sweet finish! The service was great. The staff took our plates as soon as we stood up for seconds. Clean white linen tablecloths and fresh cloth napkins are a mainstay. Better than paper napkins!

    Goat Curry, Biriyani Rice, Tandoori Chicken & Naan
    Christopher B.

    Monday, July 21, 2025 This place is a gem of a restaurant, hidden in Tustin, CA. I have eaten Indian food all over the world, including Bangalore, India, NYC & Tokyo, and I can say that the food here is delicious and covers all the traditional bases of Indian cuisine, served buffet style, ALL UNDER $20.00! The servings of complementary Naan is also plentiful and tasty. The Gulab Jamun is also sweet, syrupy and decadent. If you're driving from North Irvine, it's only about 8 minutes or less from the Costco near Tustin Ranch Road... my point being is that this is a better alternative to those Indian restaurants in Irvine, which tend to be small and crowded. My only suggestion to management is to add more heating canisters under the entrees in the serving bay to keep the food warmer.

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    Delicious food, clean, friendly service what more can you ask on a Friday night celebrating with your sister.

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    It was my first time. I have no regrets! Wonderful service and the food was delicious. I can't wait till next time. 100% satisfied

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    Do you have lunch on weekdays? How much is the price?

    Yes the always service lunch Price what do you want to eat

    Is meat hand slaughtered?

    I do not have an answer to your question and neither does the seemingly illiterate gentleman who somehow thought the question was "Do you slaughter animals in the back of your shop" instead of whether it is slaughtered by hand or not.

    At what age do you charge for kids for buffet? And how much?

    Thank you for inquiry. Below 6 is half price

    Do you have banquet space for a party?

    Yes, we have banquet for private party

    Do the sodas come in cans when you deliver?

    We have both options cans as well as from fountain. Cans are available only for Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite. Thank you🙏

    Is there a buffet service on Sunday afternoons? How much per person?

    We do buffet everyday from 11.00 to 2.30 PM and price is $17.95/person. Thank you!

    Are there any vegan options offered for the lunch buffet?

    Yes, they have several dishes that are vegan. Just ask your waiter to make sure.

    Do you guys take card and not just cash?

    We accept any credit card, Apple Card, Google pal and cash as well. Thank you!

    Is the buffet is only for lunch and not dinner?

    The buffet is lunch only. The food is the best Indian food I have eaten since leaving India.

    What is the current lunch buffet price for kids and adults during weekends and weekdays?

    Thank you for the question. The buffet price for adult from Monday to Thursday is $15.95 and from Friday to Sunday is 17.95. For the kids under 6 is $7.99 and $8.99.

    Is the buffet back?

    Yes, during the lunch time we do buffet. Thank you

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes

    What is the price for lunch buffett now?

    Monday to Thursday: $15.95 Friday to Sunday : $17.95 Thank you!

    Is there dinner buffet?

    We do only lunch buffet. Thank you!

    How much is lunch buffet and what are the hours?

    Right now we have new year special going on and that is $15.95/person and it’s for 11.00 to 2.30 every day. Thank you!

    Do the dishes, specifically curries, come with rice or does it need to be ordered in addition to the curries and main dishes? This is a question for online delivery orders. I'm reading mixed things that some people are saying it's not included.

    Any curry orders will come with complementary white rice but not with dry item. Thank you

    Is the buffet available??? I really really miss it

    We already started( reopened)lunch buffet in India kitchen. Enjoy with all you can eat buffet.

    Would you consider making your menu more clear on which dishes contain dairy? Me and my partner would like to order from here, but we are lactose intolerant and it is too difficult to determine which meat dishes have dairy and which do not have it.

    Many Indian dishes use curd or yogurt so stay away from creamy type dishes. Roasted meats with no sauces are safe. Of course naan breads and other breads. Daal, Vindaloo, Sag Aloo, Chana Masala, Egg Burji, or Chicken Jalfrezi. Ask for PURE VEG… 

    Do the currys come with rice and nann or do you need to order them separately?

    Rice, yes it does come with it, but the naans you have to order separately. Thank you, India Kitchen.

    When will you have buffet again?

    Hopefully very soon, waiting from response from Orange County Health.

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    I live in the area and have driven past this place many, many times. It doesn't look that…read moreimpressive 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.

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    Nikis Indian Food

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    The service the food everything is so so amazing the best karahi in whole California the buttery…read morenaan and there kheer and chai was so amazing this place is an hour away from us but we always come here the man himself seen us first time dinning in our vehicle because they were about to close and insisted to come inside even tho they were close and when we said no he brought us back kheer and chai on the house because he felt bad now that's a genuine customer service from his heart , love this place and the atmosphere

    I don't even want to give 1 star to this place. Dirty tables, no customer service and food took…read moreforever to made. We waited close to an hour just to receive 2 orders from them. Tables were dirty and when asked to clean; they only cleaned that one specific area and left. I don't even understand why people are saying it is the best karahi and nihari. First off it was overly priced who pays $27 for 5 pieces of chicken with some gravy. My sil can make better karahi than this. It was like a combination of 2 packets of karahi Shan masala mixed in a pan. The portions were very small compare to the price. Goat pulao was the worst pulao I have eaten probably. At least pay attention making your food if you're overcharging your customers, clean your place, provide solid customer service and make the food in a timely manner. All the good reviews are paid and probably their known people writing the review. We had to ask for water and cups after sitting there for 30 minutes no one even bothered to at least put water on our table. They barely had staff working and only 1 at the cash register or serving food. The place needs deep cleaning; it gives an unsanitary vibes that puts a bad impression to begin with. Food is not good at all. Portions are small and overly priced of what they offer. Please avoid this place, don't go for good reviews (they are all paid for). We are extremely disappointed!

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    Absolutely love yellow chili. We frequent yellow chili often as their quality and flavors simply…read morecannot be matched by any other indian restaurant in the area. We order to go more ofter than we would like to admit and our go to are their lamb biryani and their papad. Phenomenal every single time, it is a staple in our household. While i will admit if you are ordering online, try to call before they deliver as we often have had issues missing raita or chutneys. Other than that the food quality is always great. When we are looking for a heavier meal then we like to go in and enjoy. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu, it is all delicious and crafted to perfection. As a note, their happy hour portions are very small so i wouldn't really recommend for that especially if they are busy. For some reason the service is quicker if you order main dishes and non happy hour drinks during happy hour haha.

    Food: The food at Yellow Chili was really good! We especially liked the methi paneer and pyaaz…read moremirch ki roti. The methi paneer was so flavorful and was generous with paneer with around eight pieces. The pyaaz mirch ki roti was unique and almost like a whole wheat naan with onions and chilis and chili powder on top! This was yummy to eat with gravy but also on its own! Our only feedback would be we wished there were a few more naan pieces, or the four quarters were a bit larger. Service: Our server was such a gem! She suggested such nice appetizers, mains, and drinks for us to try, and we liked both of her suggestions that we tried! She was also attentive and asked us how our food was and gave us two togo boxes, despite taking care of multiple tables at once. Truly her outgoing energy, smile, and suggestions made my night! Ambiance: The ambiance is gorgeous! Love the color combination with the peacock blue and darker yellow! Also there's a beautiful painting at the back with Indian men and women in the foreground and American landmarks in the background. There are also two bathrooms, and they were super clean. Lastly, there was generous seating inside and some tables outside as well! To be honest, this place is slightly pricier, and there is similar Indian food for a much lower price. However, if you want to order two to three dishes and want a wonderful dining experience, highly recommend!

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