Easily one of the best Indian restaurants I've had in SoCal. The ambiance feels upscale without being pretentious. The interiors and decor are *chef's kiss. One detail I loved was the screen playing old-school Indian movies in the background. It adds a layer of nostalgia to the experience that's hard to describe, almost like the feeling you get watching classic black-and-white films. The food does take a little while to come out, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Service is friendly. Samosa Chaat (9/10) - An explosion of flavours. I loved that they leave larger chunks of samosa throughout the dish instead of turning it into one giant mashed potato bowl. Great texture and balance. Dahi Puri (8/10) - Refreshing, slightly spicy, sweet, and savuory all at once. Plus, it's a fun dish to eat. Lamb Curry (7.5/10) - The meat was tender and the curry itself was rich and flavuorful. Butter Chicken (8.5/10) - Packed with flavor and hands down the best butter chicken I've had in Orange County. My only complaint is that the portion wasn't bigger. I ran out of butter chicken before I finished my naan read more

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This review is for their online ordering This is my first impression of Mint. I live in Irvine and always eat at Southern Spice, Clay Pot or Natraj when I crave Indian food. However this time I thought I would try something different. So I ordered online with Mint. All the pictures and reviews were decent so why not? Well I should've stuck with my OG's because this was not it. I ordered x2 buttered chicken that was in a very small container (see photo attached) for $20 EACH! Garlic Naan that was $5, Mango Lassi also $5 and Gelato. First, if you guys are paying $20 for a small tiny container of butter chicken in LH please please do yourself a favor and go try Southern Spice. Their flavors are mouthwatering and the portion is huge. I understand inflation but this is ridiculous and the flavor is blah. It's like there is no spices in there at all just butter and tomato sauce AND the kicker...no rice! Super weird to me that they do not automatically give you rice! Like who just orders butter chicken or any Indian,Chinese, Korean dish for that matter without rice! I mean rice has to cost you guys a pretty small fraction no? Just give people 1/2c of rice! If not, at least you should make note of that on your menu so people know ahead of ordering. The garlic Naan is decent really no complaints there, the Mango Lassi they gave me was the size of a kiddy cup (see photo) Literally a child's sippy cup is bigger than what I received for $5 insane! And just to make matters worse, when I opened by bag they placed my gelato directly on top of the hot food! So when I took it out, it had completely melted. $10 for melted pistachio creamy soup, just what I wanted. You guys have to do better for your customers. I get the price increases but for what you are giving and the immense amount of lack of flavors...is wild. Save your money, drive a little bit further and eat some true Indian food in Irvine/Tustin cause this place is not it. The pictures posted are truly beautiful but pictures are not everything especially when it comes to food quality and flavor. I am only giving two stars bc the Mango Lassi and Garlic Naan were decent tasting. read more

Mint - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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We were looking for some good indian food and stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp. My husband and I decided to give it a shot. As soon as we arrived, we were able to find free parking without any issues. We were seated right after we walked in. They had a variety of dishes to choose from. We got the veggie karahi and garlic naan. My husband also got the chicken kebob. The food came out pretty quickly. The presentation was top notch. The chicken appetizer came with delicious side of mint chutney. The garlic naan was flavorful and soft. However, the karahi masala did not live up to our expectations. It had half a bowl of oil in it. We did request them to switch it out for paneer butter masala and they were nice to switch it. The paneer gravy was tasty and had the right consistency, we just wished it had lesser oil. All in all, we loved the food and would still recommend this spot. read more

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We have a ladies group and we go to a different restaurant each time. Tonight we went to Mint and every dish was outstanding and the service was great. Thank you for taking care of us. We will be back. read more

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I went again and dined in. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is great. It was packed even on a Tuesday night! We ordered a lot. The shrimp curry was good. The black dhal was OK. We ordered the kharai lamb. It was a little too salty for me. The highlight was the chicken tikka masala, of course. Their garlic naan is great. The portions are pretty small. We tried the falooda for dessert and that was just ok. Overall, I like the food, ambiance and service. read more

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Wanted to try a new Indian place we hadn't been to, and are very glad we chose Mint. I had read a review of their Bandar buns in a magazine, and that's what led me to choose Mint The buns were good, but I wouldn't order them again. Also started with the Mint salad. Very large portion and refreshing, but again, I wouldn't order it again. We ordered it because we thought there would be mint in there, but it's just the name of the restaurant! Duh. The rest of the meal was excellent. At our server's recommendation, we tried the chicken karahi, and it was fantastic. We always get chicken tikka masala as well, and their version is solid. And the yellow dal tadka and garlic naan were probably the best I've ever had. Ended with a very nice chai. The restaurant is attractive, service was friendly, and there's plenty of parking. Good job. read more

Mint - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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I lived in SE Asia for 20+ years and have always been on the hunt for a great South Asian restaurant. I've experienced some good restaurants in SoCal but not truly great ones. A Pakistani acquaintance recommended Mint to me so my wife and I decided to try it. We ordered a Chicken Karahi, vegetable biryani. and garlic naan. The wait for the food was long, so I asked our very friendly and helpful server how long the food would be. She said the wait for the food was usually 30 minutes or so, as each dish is really cooked from scratch. That explanation worked for me, especially when the food showed up at our table. The Chicken Karahi was served in a large wok and had bone-in chicken, fried pepper, spiced tomato and a great sauce. It was sensational, especially when the sauce was mopped up by the crispy garlic naan. The vegetable biryani was equally great, with charred vegetables, perfectly prepared basmati rice and Thai chili. The quality of the food was not only great, but so was the quantity. We ended up taking most of the biryani home and having it for dinner the next night. The ambiance and decor were also wonderful: a stylish, relaxed setting with vintage South Asian movies playing on a brick wall, well-chosen artworks on another wall. This restaurant is a find for lovers of great South Asian food. It is now my favorite South Asian restaurant in SoCal. read more

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Best Pakistani food we've had so far! We ordered two dishes and they were plentiful. We made sure we ordered traditional Pakistani food and we were happy. The Chicken Karahi was outstanding. A chicken dish cooked in a wok sounds simple but it was the spiced tomato sauce and fried pepper that was simmered in elevated the flavor. The Vegetable Biryani was another dish that got our taste buds excited. It came perfectly well with the Chicken Karahi. We also had garlic naan to enjoy further with the yummy sauce! One small concern though the chicken bones came off easily. The restaurant is pretty with a line of little pictures along the walls and a movie projector showing an old Pakistani movie. A bit of a thing to see because, although service was warm and friendly, the food came on the slow side. It took awhile for our two dishes to arrive but it was worth the wait. The restaurant was busy so it's understandable. We would come back for sure. read more

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Definitely satisfied my craving for Indian food! The chicken tikki masala and tandoori chicken were both pretty tasty. Also got the basmati rice, garlic naan, and the samosa chaat. The interior has a nice ambiance and there's plenty of seats. The service was spotty, admittedly. We barely saw our server throughout our stay and had to ask for water twice. Their food is pretty pricy and the portions aren't too generous. All in all, the quality is there so if you're just going for good tasting Indian food above all else, I'd recommend it. read more

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So really nice place actually a good bit closer to me than the Khan Saab in Fullerton. From my understanding, they are the same ownership and I definitely see the similarities. That being said, there are some differences too, but they're both really good. Now the thing that I loved the most from what I ordered was by far the goat cheese kulcha. The bit of goat cheese inside mixed with the flavor of the truffle on the top is just absolutely delicious. Next thing would be the bandar bun which is super buttery and really, really delicious too. It comes with a mango chutney as well if you're interested in dipping in that. I would say that chicken was decent however I would say it's also a little bit hard to get into just because there's a lot of bone around it so it was kind of a difficult one to try to share. I would probably refrain from getting that one if you're interested in sharing. All of the naan options are really good. We actually ordered every single kind of naan and they're perfect. The servers are attentive and very friendly. Mocktails are also great here too. The drinks and food do take time to come out though so don't come here if you are in a rush to get in and out. Otherwise, great location and great food. read more

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I visited Mint on a Sunday evening with my family. Parking was very easy, & the restaurant had a great ambiance. A friend had recommended mint to me and mentioned that it isn't new, but that it recently went through a reconstruction. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We shared the basmati rice, garlic naan, plain naan, & samosa chaat for the table. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, my mom got the chicken biryani, my sister tried the butter chicken, & my dad ordered the chicken curry. The only minor note I had was that the samosa chaat had slightly cooled down by the time we got it, but other than that, everything was delicious, & we were very full by the end of our meal. We'll definitely be visiting again. read more

Mint - interior - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Just get the Goat Cheese Kulcha. It's worth it. My boyfriend said it's the best thing he's ever eaten and I agree. Everything else was also fantastic. We'll be back. Pictured: paneer, tikka masala, goat cheese kulcha, malai naan, rice, mango lassi, Honey Dew Me Good service and safe if you have food allergies. Really nice atmosphere. read more

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Been wanting to try out this place and it was lovely! A good place to go to if you're looking for a bit more bit more high end vibe of Indian dishes. Service was amazing and our waiter answered all questions I had. I would love to go back to try more dishes! :) read more

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Mint is a pleasant surprise, hidden inside an unassuming, if not a bit tired strip mall in Laguna Hills. It has nice, contemporary Indian decor and traditional, as well as non/traditional Indian food. Our server Ahad was great and provided recommendations and attentive service. It should be noted that the bar is dry, serving only non-alcoholic drinks. The purple haze cocktail is delicious and pretty (though we would have loved to try it with booze ) and the food was full of wonderful Indian flavors and spices. read more

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This modern Pakistani food is on point! The Dani puri and samosa (pictured) were delicious. I've never had this type of samosa, it's loaded with yummy stuff. I'm glad they can do different spice levels. But event with 'no spicy' the samosa still had a kick, which was fine because the puri didn't. The chicken tandoori was also spiced right and was delicious as was the garlic naan. The service was also friendly, but some of these young-ins need a bit of basic table waiting training. I also enjoyed the contemporary decor. I would definitely return. Good to know: food is Indian and Pakistani, they don't serve alcohol, has some 'mocktail' options. Make reservations if you can as it was very busy even on a weekday. read more

Mint - Samosa and dahi puri - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Delicious meal! Started with dahi puri and samosa chaat - both were nice, light, tasty appetizers. For entrees, we had palak paneer and chicken tikka masala - both were excellent. The palak paneer was less heavy than others that we've had but in a good way- felt healthier but still very flavorful. The garlic naan was fresh and nicely garlicky. The mango lassis were tasty. Service was efficient. Nicely decorated space read more

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If you are looking for some good Indian/Pakistani food I cannot recommend Mint enough. We were served by Waseem and he provided us great drink and good recommendations. We were having trouble deciding what to order because they had such a variety but based off our likes and dislikes, he recommended the Hide n' Seek mocktail, the chicken tikka, and shrimp coconut curry. All three recommendations were superb! The hide n' seek mocktail was soooo refreshing! It had a citric and guava forward taste. It also arrives in a smokey glass which addnotes of wood to the drink. The chicken tikka masala is a classic and in my opinion, they make it the best here. This was the first time I've had chicken breast in chicken tikka masala be so juicy and not super dry. The curry sauce had a depth of flavor that I cannot quite put into words. You will just have to come and try it yourself to understand :p The shrimp coconut curry was also fantastic! It tastes similar to thai coconut curry but less sweet. The shrimp inside was very big, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The next time you want a beautiful, delicious, friendly restaurant to meet your indian/pakistani craving i highly recommend this place! read more

The food before the reopening was excellent and served in large portions. Sadly, that is no longer the case. The food now comes in much smaller portions and is very expensive--we paid $186 for just two people! While the flavor was decent, the dishes were very greasy. It actually caused severe bloating and stomach aches for a couple of days afterward. I was really looking forward to enjoying their food again, but we will not be coming back. read more

Yes! Food delicious. Had the best Chicken Curry ever! The meat was so tender and the spices perfect. Service was excellent. Ambience classy. Affordable. Plenty of parking. read more

This was our go to Indian -Paki place before they had a fire which closed it for years; we lost hope they would open & finally we made it back here last night . First off I would make a reservation - this is a hopping place! They were gracious about our coming without reservation & we only waited about 5 minutes for a table for 2. Although they do not serve alcohol, they have a terrific menu of mocktails & zero alcohol beer. I loved the mango mojito & my husband his German beer. For apps we had the famous Bandar Bun with mango chutney- so delicious & little balls filled with a creamy yoghourt ( see pic). With dinner we had garlic naan & rice- lamb kebabs & palak paneer. All so fresh & tasty. Too full for dessert & we have some yummy leftovers today! The room is a bit loud but the old movies on the brick wall is very cool & decor interesting . Staff is very helpful & welcoming; definitely can't wait to come back & try more dishes! read more

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Came here on a Monday night to have some Indian food for Diwali. The interior is really pretty and the servers were so nice and welcoming. We tried the dahi puri, garlic naan, palak paneer, and dal makhani. All were absolutely delicious, with my favs being the naan and paneer. Of all the Indian spots I've tried thus far in OC, this one has got to be the top one. read more

Mint - Dahi Puri - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Our party of seven celebrated a birthday here on a Saturday afternoon. It was the perfect spot. We met at 2:00, when Mint opened. During our two hours of dining, there were only a few others in the restaurant. This made it very easy for all of us to talk and hear each other. We chose to go family style and ordered a variety of dishes. My two favorites were the okra and buttered chicken. Our server was attentive, but not hovering over us. Will I return here? Absolutely. read more

Mint - Menu - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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I am so glad to have discovered this restaurant through a friend. There aren't any good Indian or Pakistani restaurants in south Orange County. This one is by far the best in the area. The goat karahi is outstanding. read more

I and my colleagues have a great time at this place the other things they have nice food and service was very nice I recommend it to everyone read more

Really enjoyed Mint. The food had great flavors and everything tasted very fresh. The biryani packed some heat. The tikka masala was sweet, not spicy. Overall very enjoyable. Service was great and everyone was really accommodating. We didn't have a reservation but were lucky to get a seat. The interior was really welcoming and we'd definitely go back. read more

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I've been here easily 10 times and each time there is no difference in service, food quality & amazing time They catered my wedding 6 months ago and I believe this is my favorite desi and top 3 all time restaurants of all time read more

The space: It's spacious and beautiful. Modern and cultural decor. Service: Quick, attentive. 6 pm on a Monday night, not packed at all. Food: We ordered the lamb curry, chicken karahi, chicken tikka, palak paneer, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious. My favorite is the Chicken Karahi (not pictured) which is the same amazing dish from their sister restaurant Khan Saab. I will definitely be back!! read more

Mint - Mango mojito - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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We have been coming here for a while and it never fails to amaze me. We hosted a family Eid dinner and Waseem our host helped us reserve the table and made the whole experience smooth and hassle free. To make things easier we even decided on the menu. It was a little high per person due to Eid but adding lassi & mocktails changed the game. Ended up paying more than expected but totally worth it. For appetizers we had samosa chaat and chili chicken. For main we had chicken karahi goat karahi daal bhindi CTM and their kabab platter and for dessert we had gajrela and kheer. It was very tasty as usual! Definitely a fun place to host parties read more

Had lunch to celebrate Father's Day and what a treat everything was delish and the service was kind Will definetly come back read more

Love the ambiance of this restaurant. When we walked in we could smell the chicken karahi and the flavorful spices were so alluring we ordered it without even looking at the menu. It was served in a pan which added to the experience of this dish. I loved the lamb seekh kabob because it was so flavorful and moist. Every dish was wonderful! I plan on being a regular here. read more

Mint - Appetizer - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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The food and mocktails here are amazing along with the service/ambiance. Definitely worth trying if you love Indian food. The only caveat is they don't have a liquor license. read more

This is my go to middle eastern/Indian food spot. The chicken karahi and somosa chaat here is to die for. The service is impeccable and I am a regular here! Please come you won't regret it! read more

Came for dinner last night with some friends, and had a nice time overall. I really liked the vibe inside the restaurant, with old Bollywood films being projected on a brick wall. The staff were all super nice as well, buutttt service was painfully slow the entire night. After we were seated, we had to wait a decent amount of time to get water and have our order taken, and then had to wait even longer for our drinks and food to arrive. I don't think they've got their timing figured out yet, so I hope they get this sorted soon. On the food front, here's what we ordered: Mint Salad - There was no mint in this and there was nothing remarkable about this, don't bother. Tandoori Chicken - This was good, but I've had better. I wish they did different cuts of chicken and had bigger portions for the price. Chana Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Aloo Gobi (same feedback for all 3)- good but a bit on the oily side. Also super small portion for the price. Chana Samosa - I liked these, but would probably do the plain samosa next time. Garlic Naan - Great, it was fresh so I appreciated that. Overall the food was good, but the miss on the salad, value of food, and the slow service are why I'm giving this place 3 stars. These are all things that can be improved upon so I'd totally give this place another shot. I wouldn't tell anyone to go out of their way to visit this place, but if you're in the area it's worth considering a visit if you're in the mood for Indian food and one of their various NA beverages (which I really enjoyed too). read more

We came here for the first time today, arriving at 2:25 PM. We ordered butter chicken, naan, and chicken biryani. The restaurant was not busy at all, so we expected decent service. Instead, we sat and waited while multiple tables that arrived after us received their food before ours. By 3:05 PM, we still had nothing. I even had to get the server's attention to ask about our order, and his response was simply, "chicken biryani takes time." No apology, no acknowledgement, and not once did anyone check in on us while we sat there. The final straw was watching the family seated next to us -- who came well after we did -- get served their food while we were still waiting. At that point, we got up and left. On the way out, I told the server to cancel the order, and he looked shocked. But honestly, what is there to be shocked about? After 40 minutes with zero food and zero service, leaving was our only option. Extremely disappointing first-time experience. Poor service, no accountability, and no effort to make it right. Definitely not coming back. read more

Mint - Proof of arrival time - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Came here the other night with family for a birthday celebration. Happy we had a reservation because the place was full. The food was some of the best South Asian food I've had in a long time. My favorite was tandoori chicken and chicken karahi. Garlic naan is a must! The waiters were all attentive and quick. Loved the ambiance of old Bollywood songs playing on the brick wall. I can't wait to come back here again. It was worth the drive from SGV. read more

Mint - Garlic Naan (super flaky that you could just eat it by itself) - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Yay, they reopened a month ago! They are a Wonderful family owned business in Laguna Hills. Mint is back open and the food once again is top-notch! Chicken Karahi is what they are known for and honestly it's the best I've had in our area! Great, friendly service as well. Inviting fresh appeasing decor too. read more

Mint - 2 dollars bill (Extra tip) - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Atmosphere was good. Nice touch to give ladies a rose for V-day. Mojito was too sour, could have put some sugar in it. Takda Dahl was bland, and had to ask for salt. Was ok. Lamb chops were great. Chili chicken was spicy--be warned. Shrimp coconut curry was OK. The gravy was great, but the shrimps were overcooked. Naan was good. read more

WOWsers, I'M in LOVE!!!! Two steps in and we were embraced by the beautiful aromas of Pakistani/Indian food cooking. We were excited! First time here and I have to say NOT THE LAST! The restaurant is cozy,clean with plenty of space for big and small parties alike. The ambience is fresh, and totally unpretentious. The staff is welcoming, polite and the service was quick. The meanu is perfect, not too big or small. Our order: Appetizer- Samosa Chaat- AMAZING. an explosion of wonderful flavors. Dinner- Shrimp Coconut Curry & Chicken Biryani- Chefs Kiss. Dessert- Mango Lassi- Fresh like bitting into a Manila Mango. Just amazing! My husband and I absolutely loved it. read more

Mint - Dinner Plate 2-Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The absolute best Indian cuisine I've ever had--rich, vibrant, and incredibly flavorful. The ambiance is elegant and inviting, with excellent service throughout. The drinks are exceptional as well. Although they don't serve alcohol, you honestly don't miss it at all. The non-alcoholic drinks are that good. I will definitely be coming back again and again. read more

Mint - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Very disappointed that this restaurant went in violation of the health code to allow dogs in the indoor seating area. I heard a lady complain about the dog inside next to the food and staff told her these people had reserved in advance so they allowed it! It was NOT a service dog and was jumping and shedding inside the restaurant! Especially for being a halal restaurant, it is very sad that they are committing health code violations in order to accommodate a dog, creating a very unsanitary environment. This is not acceptable at any other restaurant and in violation of CA laws. I am warning family and friends who recommended this spot. read more