We stopped by Heart of India Bar & Restaurant closer to Holidays season during our drive between…read morethe Bay Area and Los Angeles, and it turned out to be an absolute hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Indian food on the road. Located conveniently close to I-5, it's a perfect stop to take a break, enjoy great food, and relax before continuing your journey. We tried several dishes -- Chat Papri, Chole Kulcha, Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani, Aloo Paratha, Garlic Naan, and Besan Roti -- and every single one was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, with ingredients that felt locally sourced and prepared with care. They offer restaurant made makhan with parathas, isn't is super cool? :) The server was amazing, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It's rare to find a place like this that combines authentic taste, quality service, and a warm atmosphere so well. Highly recommended for families and travelers--whether you're going from the Bay Area to LA or vice versa, make this your go-to stop for Indian food. A must-try spot that truly captures the heart of Indian cuisine!

The flavor was excellent The restroom could use some love…read more Service was a'ight. Not busy They have a buffet. But it wasn't cheap. Large selection of choices on the menu. Bar would be fun. My husband loved it

We came here for dinner as a family of four and had a great experience. The food was excellent and…read moreeverything tasted fresh. We ordered chole bhature, shahi paneer, butter naan, pani poori, and samosa chaat. The bhature were incredibly soft, almost like a pillow. The butter naan was amazing, dripping with rich butter that tasted almost homemade. The shahi paneer was flavorful and paired perfectly with the naan. The drinks were just as good. The mango lassi tasted fresh and natural, without that artificial pulp flavor you sometimes get. The chaas was also refreshing and balanced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If you are not familiar with the menu, they are happy to guide you and suggest dishes. Overall, we loved the place and will definitely be back for more. Highly recommend.

Food 12/10 Service 4/10 - chaotic and feels like you are in…read moreIndia where there's no real line and the cashier doesn't know what's going on in the kitchen Ambiance - casual and no frills but no complaints either Dishes tried - Great kadhi chawal and the parantha is as big as it gets and really very authentic The reason this place only gets 2 stars is because their parantha was served folded with butter inside its foil which was hidden in the fold and that butter melted before we started eating it because of the heat of the folded parantha and we found the empty foil paper which could have been swallowed whole had we not opened the parantha or looked carefully! The chef needs to give the butter on the side or open the butter out of its pack otherwise it's super unhygienic!

Truely enjoy my first visit!! Great flavors,taste authentic South Indian food!!…read more Ambience is neat and clean!! 5 * Food: 5 * Service : well attentive hospitality 5*

The food here was overall good. I did takeout and had to…read morepersonally go in to place the order since no one answered the phone. Placed a Butter Chicken and Paneer dish. Both were good, a little runny compared to what I'm used to. The garlic naan was good but I wish they didn't char them so much. I would give them another try again, maybe dine in next timeband try their biryanis.

Favorite Indian place in town. Two words: chicken malai - phenomenal! The best Indian food - mild,…read moreyummy, flavor profile! Their tikka masala is good, the yellow rice, and butter chicken are great too.

Came on Sunday with a decent variety of food. Help yourself buffet with the server bringing naan…read moreand drinks. Goat curry, fish Pakora and tandoori chicken standouts. Also comes with garlic naan and drink. $17.99+ tax. Dark interior but expected with Indian places. Only missing was palak paneer or aloo gobi.

This is my new favorite Indian takeout spot in Bakersfield! It's inside a grocery store, which is…read morefilled with Indian snacks, frozen foods, cooking essentials, etc. I admit, I have not yet mastered cooking Indian cuisine, so I looked uncertain. I wound up asking the nice gentleman who offered to assist me if they sell cooked food--because it smells amazing in there! I was shown a menu with a wide selection and reasonable prices. I was a basic broad and ordered paneer tikka masala, rice, and butter naan. Everything was hot, plentiful, and ready in 20 minutes. I was already pleased, but then I took a bite--OMIGAWD! I'm a ho for paneer tikka masala, and I can confidently say this has been the best I've tasted yet. I can't wait to make my loved ones try.

Food awesome! I've tried lots of dishes but my favorites are the samosas, methi matter melai,…read morebutter chicken and any naan or paratha. Very affordable too. Order at the register. Pick up at the register. Wait time is usually 20 mins for food order. It's inside a grocery store so it's for takeout only

My go-to Indian restaurant is Haveli! The food, the service, everything is 100% on point!read more

I thought this restaurant was just ok. My family and I ordered veggie samosas, chicken tikka…read moremasala, lamb vindaloo, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. The masala was not as flavorful as I hoped and the chicken pieces were small and sparse. The tandoori was juicy and well cooked, but also not very flavorful. The vindaloo was decent and the naan and samosas were solid. The atmosphere is nice and we were seated quickly. Not a bad experience, but also not memorable or impressive.

It was my first time & I was very impressed. One of the best Punjabi foods I've ever had! Super…read morelight, fresh, & tasted just like homemade!

This place just keeps getting better. I need to see them featured on more "best of" lists for…read moreBakersfield! The food is beyond incredible. I can't stop eating the paneer butter masala (surprising to absolutely no one), and the garlic naan. If you're brave, get it spicy-- it will blow your face off, but in a good way (like a hot kiss instead of a bomb). But be warned-- their drinks come in cans and if it's super hot, you may need to order more than one, lol. I impressed my company by not needing to drink much during my spicy meal, and yes this is a casual heat tolerance brag, I'm sorry! Anyway, the service is really wonderful even if the communication can be a little rusty because I'm a basic monolingual bish. They just want you to enjoy your food and your time with them, so don't be shy and ask questions if you're unsure about something you're ordering. They have vegan and vegetarian options. I've only gone with meat eaters and they have not been disappointed. This is one of the best restaurants in Bakersfield and I'm worried people are totally asleep at the wheel on this one. They deserve your support, they're family run and worthy of your time and money! Other awesome things to try: dal, any breads, egg rolls, any green curry.

What a hidden gem! I stumbled upon Noor Indian Cuisine today and can't believe I didn't know it…read moreexisted until now. The atmosphere is incredibly homey and welcoming--it feels like you've been invited into someone's private kitchen. I tried the butter chicken and the tandoori chicken, and both were absolutely delicious and perfectly seasoned. Not only was the service impressively fast, but the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'll definitely be making this a regular spot. Highly recommended!

Like Opening a Bag of Doritos... and It's Mostly Air…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. Yesterday was finally the day... and unfortunately, it felt like opening a bag of Doritos and finding it 90% air and 10% chips. Technically there's something there -- just not what you hoped for. We walked in and the place was completely empty. Not "quiet lunch rush" empty. More like "did we miss a memo?" empty. There's a pool table and a fish tank, which I'll politely leave alone since they have nothing to do with the food... but they definitely added to the mysterious vibe. The woman who took our order seemed less than thrilled we existed, so I actually asked if they were closing soon. Nope -- still had a couple hours left. Okay then! We ordered two dishes. Only one came out. No check-ins, no "How is everything?", just radio silence. We ended up sharing the one plate (which was okay -- not amazing, not terrible, just okay). At the end, I mentioned I never received my order. She did refund me right away, which I appreciated, and then returned to what I can only describe as hibernation mode. As we were leaving, she came out and apologized, saying something had happened that morning and her mind was elsewhere. I do appreciate the apology -- I genuinely do. We all have off days. Still, the overall experience just didn't sit right with me. It's too bad, because I was curious to come back and try their pizza. But at this point... I guess that will remain one of life's little mysteries.

I had the day to myself so as I was out making returns to Target, I decided to see what my lunch…read moreoptions were in the shopping center. My family doesn't like to try foods that aren't typical American foods. But I do. I was actually on my way to the Poké spot but decided on Indian instead because I hardly ever eat it and I love a good curry. With it being the day after Christmas, I wasn't sure what the crowds would be like. But I was one of 4 tables that were seated at the 12:30 lunch time. The space is open, so voices kind of travel but it isn't bad with so few customers. They play upbeat Indian music but it's nice, maybe you could compare it to jazz. The volume could be lowered just a little. The lighting is dim, and the room is cool. You could dress up a little and have a date here or come casual. They have a section of the seating area blocked off by curtains, maybe an area to reserve for bigger parties or to open up when its a busy evening. I ordered the Aloo Tikki Chat (Spiced potato patties fried and served with chickpeas) and the Chicken Makhani (Clay oven-baked boneless chicken cooked in rich tomato butter cream sauce) both with medium spice level. The Aloo Tikki Chat was so good! The chickpeas were nice and soft. Great flavors all around. It's like a party in my mouth! It is an appetizer and its a good size. Definitely can be shared with several people. The spice level is just right for me. The Chicken Makhani is a lot more mild with the flavor palate. A nice smooth tomato based sauce. I don't pick up the spicy heat with it at all, which is fine. The chicken. Is nicely cooked as well. This would be a good starter meal for someone new to Indian food. Overall, I give Viceroy Indian Cuisine a thumbs up!

We decided to try this cuisine blinded. We never had Indian food before so it was new to us nor did…read morewe know any dishes. Walking inside, the hostess was nice and seated us immediately. Like I said, we never had Indian food so our server helped us pick an appetizer which was the Chicken 65. It was amazing! It was flavorful and the chicken was so tender. I also got the mango lassi and it was a thinner liquid of yogurt flavored mango which I actually enjoyed. For the entrees, I got a medium spice Lamb Tikka Masala and Mild spice Chicken Makhani with garlic naan. It came with a bowl of rice and wow! They both were so creamy and had their own unique flavors. I recommend those two , especially the chicken makhani. Medium spice does have a kick to it, so if you don't like spice I suggest mild. Overall, 10/10!

The food was divine, service was very quick and friendly, and the in house singer was great too…read more The meetha pan ice cream is my new favorite desert ever.

Absolutely best Indian food in town. Owner came out and helped us make the best decisions. They…read moretreated my wife and daughter so politely and with so much care. Had the butter chicken and chicken curry and garlic naan. Was hands down the best Indian food I've had in years!!!!!! The culture, vibe and atmosphere was out of this world. Can't wait to go back. My daughter had the strawberry ice cream, I don't know what they make it with, but holy cow it's so good. If you like spice like I do, tell them you want it extra spicy. I really can't say enough good things. Please make sure you give this place a try, I don't do reviews lightly.