Ambrosia is one of my favorite restaurants in Monterey! If you're looking for delicious Indian food…read morein a peaceful setting, this is definitely a place to visit. I especially love their lunch buffet. It offers a wonderful variety of flavorful dishes at a great price, making it an excellent value. The naan bread is always warm and fresh, and the dipping sauces are absolutely delicious. I also appreciate that they offer several vegetarian options, so there's something for everyone. One of my favorite things about Ambrosia is the atmosphere. The restaurant is quiet, clean, and relaxing, and the beautiful outdoor patio filled with succulents and flowers creates such a serene place to enjoy a meal. The staff are friendly and professional. The food is consistently excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the overall dining experience keeps me coming back. Whether you're already a fan of Indian cuisine or thinking about trying it for the first time, I highly recommend Ambrosia. I'll definitely be back again!

Phenomenal food! Their butter chicken is so tender, so creamy, and full of flavor. I absolutely…read morelove their samosas. The outside has the perfect crispy crunch while the inside is flaky and soft. Their rice was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. I loved how their naan was more of a chewy soft texture as opposed to dry and crispy. I highly recommend them! Their spice level was also spot on! They made sure to check my items off the list before sending me out the door- very good service and a beautiful building that is clean!

I super picky on what I eat and reluctant on tring new things more so if it's ethnic food. I wife…read moreand daughter said I need to broaden my food experiences. We went to Avitar and it was my second time trying Indian food first time my experience wasn't so good. We were greeted by Marcella and found a seat . The hospitality was delightful and food suggestions were so helpful. I ordered Chicken Saffron and Saffron Rice, my daughter had Butter Chicken, and my wife had curry chicken. The food was amazing I am so impressed and have a new outlook on Indian food . I post a picture but the plate is empty that says alot! Recommend it highly!

I've been coming here for years, so it's disappointing to say the experience has definitely gone…read moredownhill compared to how it used to be. The biggest issue was the service -- it was pretty much nonexistent the entire meal. It took a while to get served, and once the food came out, there was very little follow-up or attention afterward. We came towards the end of the night and most all the tables were left dirty, filled with plates from diners who had already left the restaurant. The food itself was decent overall and still had the good flavors I remember. The fried fish had really great seasoning and flavor, but it was overcooked and only served lukewarm. Honestly, if it had come out fresh and hot, it probably would have been excellent. The rest of the dishes were pretty good too, but unfortunately none of the food was actually hot when it reached the table, which took away from the experience. I'd still order from here because the flavors are there, but going forward I'll probably stick to takeout instead of dining in.

Wonderful surprise with this place Ordered butter chicken…read moreand tandoori chicken Both were delicious Will definitely come back and this place seems to be frequented by the locals

We're 3 families, 11 people total including young kids and an infant, playing at the park nearby…read morewhile we waited on a togo order we'd placed in person. Told 40 mins. Ten minutes in, it got too cold for the kids, so I called and asked if we could just come dine in instead. Guy on the phone said sure, come on over, he'd get us a table. So we scrambled, packed up all the kids and diaper bags, and rushed over. We get there and he just shoves our food at us and says we have to leave. No table, no explanation, nothing. Ten minutes earlier he told me on the phone we were good to come sit down, and now suddenly that's not a thing? Then he has the nerve to bring up the 20% gratuity for groups of 10+, in this smug, condescending way, like he's trying to bait me into complaining about money so he can act like I'm the cheap one. That was never the issue. I told him straight up we'd wait the 30-40 mins he'd already promised us. He still said no. Flat out refused, didn't care that we had little kids and an infant standing there. Honestly the food could've been mediocre and I wouldn't have cared. What I won't tolerate is a staff member lying to my face and then acting condescending when called out on it. Completely unprofessional and disrespectful.

My first Indian lunch buffet and it was a great experience! Aabha Indian Cuisine is located in the…read morebustling Barnyard Plaza and has bright yellow interior, gracious service, and good food. The lunch buffet consists of ~8 banquet style hot dishes ready to scoop, plus salad greens and unlimited fresh herby naan brought to your table. On the Friday we went options included fried onions, mushroom masala, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, mango pudding, yellow daal, basmati rice, and a chickpea curry. Everything was well spiced and flavorful without being too salty or spicy, and we really enjoyed soaking up all of the sauces with rice and naan. The naan had anise seeds and other herbs in it and was crispy and fresh from the oven. On the side we also ordered an eggplant dish and mango lassi and found both to be excellent, especially the mango lassi which was naturally sweet and creamy. Everytime you get more food you are to use a new plate so it's very hygenic. Service was so kind and accomodating especially as we had two little ones dining in our party. Naan always came out quickly and the professionalism of the staff makes it feel like an elevated restaurant experience.

We ate the buffet at Aabha Indian Cuisine and it was pretty good…read more This is one of the places serving decent Indian cuisine in the area.

Absolutely the best! Whimsical, fun and amazing food and people!!! I'll surely be back!read more

There were no seats inside when we arrived, but sitting outside under a heat lamp felt delightful…read more A chill in the air but warm food and helpful service. We shared cauliflower and artichokes to start. A pizza for the main dish. A brownie smothered in some kind of unique sauce with coconut ice cream. All of the food was delicious and the atmosphere charming. There was live music and I would definitely go back.

Found this restaurant while driving through Gilroy. Food was delicious , staff was friendly and…read morepricing was reasonable. Restaurant was clean and welcoming.

I was on the fence about the buffet format, but all the food turned out tasty and satisfying. It's…read morekind of a lower price point buffet with fewer options but all well done. The host and waiters were surprisingly friendly and responsive, and the place was clean. Case in point, I noticed the host cleaning at least three times while we were there, and the dining area seemed thoroughly cleaned. Kids under 5 eat for free, but kids 6-10 are about half price. Overall, I would recommend eating here as they have gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options.

Hookahs great, music is great. Of bartender Steph was awesome!…read more Love the fire pit, super chill place to come relax have some food get a drink and smoke some hoookah! Highly recommend

My bf and I went to this place the other night, and because of the recent reviews I was skeptical…read more Although we were confused on who to talk to about getting a table, and we did wait a little longer for the food and hookah this place was hella cool! It was late so we were the only ones there which was actually pretty awesome. We got a fire pit to ourselves and the hookah was great, we got watermelon and mint. Nice and smooth. We got the chili chicken with naan which was hella good the perfect amount of spice to flavor. The bartender (?) server (?) was really chill and accommodating. Me and the bf are From Oakland so unfortunately we can only come here once every couple months but we will definitely be going back to this place.

This restaurant truly stole my heart…read more Since my parents are from India and my mom is from Banaras, I just had to give this place a try--and I'm so glad I did! While driving back to the Bay Area from Solvang, I was craving authentic Indian food. After searching nearby, I came across this highly rated, family-run restaurant specializing in Eastern Indian cuisine.Now I completely understand why it has such amazing reviews! The owner, Priti ,welcomed us with such warmth and made us feel right at home. She took our order herself and recommended some of their most popular dishes. We ordered Dahi Puri, Litti Chokha, and a milkshake while my friend had the Banaras Special Puri Aloo with chai Every single dish was outstanding--packed with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. The Litti chokha instantly reminded me of home, and everything tasted absolutely heavenly. What made the experience even more special was Priti's hospitality. She kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel like family. Such a sweetheart! The ambiance is warm, cozy, and welcoming--you genuinely feel like you're sitting in someone's home rather than a restaurant. If you're looking for authentic Eastern Indian flavors made with love, this place is an absolute gem. I'll definitely be coming back.

Came through Gilroy on a road trip recently and tried out BanRasiya with the family. The owner,…read moreMs.Preety was enthusiastic and helped us choose the authentic Banarasi cuisine items which is their specialty. Was blown away by the high quality food, kind service and some unique flavors that you don't get anywhere else in the Bay area that easily. Good ambience for sit down and plenty of nearby parking available. Loved the Litti chokha , Bedmi kachori with potato and the Chana Bhatura. The paan drink/thandai was delicious too. We will definitely visit again when in the area.

Grabbed a takeout from our favorite Indian restaurant on Friday and again it didn't disappoint…read more We got the Chicken Korma, Chana Masala, rice and Bread basket and all of it was delicious. I arrived a little before the pickup time, but that just gave me a chance to enjoy a kulfi. Yet again, great food, good service and I highly recommend

Food and service were both very good. We'll be back again soon. Establishment very clean.read more

Surprised to find such amazing-tasting Indian food in Scotts Valley :-)…read more We were craving Indian food, and this place was near our hotel, so we had dinner on a weekday. The ambiance was nice, clean, and simple. We ordered the mixed chicken tandoori platter, which was so good and cooked in the tandoor oven, unlike other places in the Bay Area. You could taste the char and smoky flavor in the chicken. The naan was fresh and soft, and the curry was also good. Overall, the food was excellent. The service was friendly, and the price was reasonable. Definitely a must-visit Indian restaurant in the area.

Fantastic food with lot of vegetarian options…read more Highly recommend Paneer Tikka, Badami Baingan (star of the meal) and Palak Paneer. These pair nicely with Tandoori/Garlic Roti or Naan. Nice ambiance, quick service and plenty of parking.