This is absolutely gem of place. Family owned and it's hole in the wall but super authentic and…read moreplaces like these are rare these days. I grew up with extensive Indian food experience. This is top notch. Mind you this is northern Indian and not to be compared with southern I found it since it was close to the military base and I so glad I tried it. To start the home made lentil soup was hearty and lentils had excellent texture so you can tell it fresh and yet it was complimentary. I had the bone in goat briyani which was succulent, huge portions and paired with their Raita it was perfectly balanced . Compared to the classic Hyderabadi style this has less spices and overall ingredients but it's more savory which is common with most northern style Indian food. Just a gem of place

If you love spice, THIS PLACE IS FOR YOU. Ordered my food for dine-in, but the table over ordered…read moresomething simmering with chili that filled up the entire restaurant making everyone cough. There is no ventilation, so I had to leave and wait outside as they changed my order to go. Also, it is so dark inside it takes a minute to adjust at the door. Food was great, but I ended up eating in my car. The matter paneer was excellent. Will order to-go again!

Overview: Great deal, food, and service, perfect for a quick dine-in meal or ordering to-go…read more ---- We were driving back to San Diego from Mammoth and was craving Indian Food. We found this place online and decided to fuel our bellies here. Upon entering there are seats on both sides of the restaurant with the serving area and cashier in the middle. We decided to dine-in and they helped us with ordering. I ordered the Dinner Special Thali ($15.99) which comes with 2 entrees, daal, rice, naan, mango lassi, samosa or kheer. I was allowed to choose 3 entrees of my choice from the select options they had in their serving area (not from all the entrees they have on their menu). I like options and variety, so from their limited entrees I chose mushroom saag (spinach based), chicken tikka, and their paneer tikka. I'm glad I got to taste different options but I like the chicken the best. I also chose the kheer and got the mango lassi as my drink. My boyfriend ordered the butter chicken ($14.99), basmati rice ($3.99), and the cheese naan which we asked if they can add garlic and they kindly did ($4.99). Everything was delicious and came out in a timely manner. On the tv's they were playing Indian music and their music videos, which were entertaining to watch. ---- Overall: the price point and tasty food are reasons we'd be stopping by if we're ever in the area again or driving back to SD, definitely check this place out if you want some yummy Indian food in Riverside at a reasonable price!

so yummy and flavorful!! inside is clean and spacious…read more i love their butter chicken, medium spice is perfect! their garlic naan and samosas are also a must try!! i also really enjoyed their mango lassi, not super sweet but not super tart, perfectly in the middle. i would definitely recommend if you're craving indian food!

First time here and I was seriously impressed. I've tried a lot of Indian restaurants around the…read moreInland Empire, but this one stands out in the best way. The food tastes incredibly authentic and has that comforting, home-cooked feel you don't always find. It may be a bit tucked away, but don't let that fool you--this spot is a hidden gem. The staff is warm and welcoming, and it feels like a true family-owned place, which definitely shows in the quality and care put into the food. I'll definitely be coming back.

This place was surprisingly pretty good. I got the 3 entree combo that came with basmati rice,…read moregarlic naan, and I picked vegetable korma which was ok and creamy but a little bland, also chose tandoori chicken which was really good and last entree I got chicken tikka masala and it's good but a little on the sweet side. $13 something for my combo plate. This is buffet style and I chose those items. My husband ordered chicken korma to be made which was different from what we are used to...looks like they didn't use yogurt because it didn't taste creamy so that's why we're giving them 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The biryani rice was decent not the greatest but good probably not enough ingredients like nuts and raisins etc. The garlic naan was ok. My husband really likes the samosas and it's like $2 something a piece. People were nice and service was great when we asked for more sauce (tikka masala). Not much of an ambiance.

This is hands-down the best Indian food in the inland empire…read more Mantra has 3 locations, the Riverside one is absolutely the best one I've had the buffet at least 6 times, it's always consistent and tastes really good... you will not eat a better chicken tikka masala I must also say the staff is actually very attentive and very kind

Service was great very polite the ambiance is amazing they have music playing it's very nice…read moreseating is great my hot tea was delicious the spices so warm food was great

Food was so good that we forgot to click pictures My…read morehusband and I tried this place & ordered the 2 item combos. All combos come with rice, naan & a drink. We got the tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, veg korma and eggplant and everything was so full of flavor! My favorite was the garlic naan! Delicious This was our 2nd time here. The first time we ordered a la carte and were not disappointed with the food. Will definitely be back!

I was staying a the hotel next door and decided to walk over and give this place a try. I order…read moretakeout and was very impressed. The service was good, the people were nice while I was waiting. If you did want to eat in, I noticed they have a nice Indian Beer selection. The food I ordered to go was the Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, and rice. Overall, very good and would happily go again if I was in the area.

Wow! I'm amazed at how good the food was…read more We started off with a mango lassi- a delicious mango and yogurt smoothie drink Food: Tika masala- medium spice. This was delightful and the right amount of spice for us. Delicious Tandoori chicken - it's my personal fave. It's got a nice grilled crispy layer on the outside and nice and juicy inside. The garlic naan was thin and crispy. Sooooo good Pakoras- wow. It was so good. I'll def be back and I have these to blame. Service was great. Fell in love with the inside - the walls are painted in pretty flowers. Overall such a great experience.

This is a small Mom and Pop Indian café located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Western Riverside,…read morenear La Sierra University. It has a very beautiful, artistic interior and clean look that makes a wonderful impression. The walls are painted in vibrant colors and designs. Even the bathroom is upgraded and gorgeous. They made a conscious effort to make their establishment very inviting. 5 stars for its upgrades in such a otherwise downy strip mall. We have tried several relatively new Indian restaurants in the past few months. The food, even when requested to be mild, had a bit more sting to it than I had hoped. That makes an impression that leads me to rate this as better than some, but not my favorite. First was an appetizer, a huge portion of Samosa Chaat. I was disappointed that the samosas were not particularly crisp after being smothered in the rich spicy gravy, chickpeas, and tamarind and mint sauces. It is a very pretty appetizer and very filling, but the overall spicy heat made it borderline inedible for me. Our second dish, the Butter Chicken, was very nice. There was plenty of dark meat chicken, tender and juicy, in the traditional, orange, creamy sauce. It was not only delicious with its exotic spice blend, it helped cool down the insides of my mouth while I was struggling with our other two dishes. Our final selection was the Aloo Gobi, basically, potato and cauliflower and a boatload of mixed spices. Sadly, this was too hot-spicy for wimpy me to enjoy. Again, we had requested each dish be prepared as "mild". I'm pretty sure they could have toned it down more than they did. Overall, a solid 4 stars is what I feel is fair. The prices were good, the servings were respectable, we had no complaints about the service, and the decor was very pretty. For those, unlike me, who can better handle the heat, it might have ranked higher.

Mouthwatering food with tons of options…read more This is a place to try whether you are vegetarian or not. We went for lunch and it was busy but we were still able to get a table immediately. The staff is friendly and helpful and we loved how many options the menu had. The dry chili paneer was just the right spice for me and very flavorful. My husband enjoyed a masala. But hands down I loved the Frankie street food! We will definitely bring our friends back here!

Kailash Parbat was recommended to us by family, and we recently dined here with my in-laws. We…read morereally enjoyed some of the dishes we ordered, while a few others were just okay or a bit lacking in flavor. Our favorites were the Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji (we ordered the Classic), Chole Bhatura, and the Jaamun Shot. The Papdi Chaat was exactly what we expected and was decent. The Bhel Puri and Pani Puri were probably our least favorite dishes. For the pani puri, the pani was bland and lacking flavor and the puri barely had any filling. The Bhel Puri was more tart than I expected and could have used a bit more green chutney and sweet chutney. I didn't try it myself, but my father-in-law ordered the Masala Jaljeera and he didn't seem to be a big fan. He mentioned that maybe he should have ordered the Kokum Jeera Soda instead. The restaurant is clean and the ambiance casual. Service was a little slow at the beginning, but once we placed our order, the food came out very quickly. I do wish they had given us a little more time to enjoy a few dishes before bringing out the rest. Our table felt pretty crowded when everything came out at the same time and we were shuffling dishes to make space while we ate. To be fair, we ordered a lot of food, and we probably could have asked for the dishes to be brought out in stages. Overall, I'm giving it 4 stars, though I'd probably place it somewhere between 3.5 and 4. I'd definitely come back to try other menu items if I was in the area.

Soooo delicious!! Was brought here for Mother's Day, and I…read morewas so excited to eat! The food was so good, portions were perfect, and the service was even better! We ordered: - Spicy Naan - Garlic Naan - Plain Naan - Rice - Lamb Sukha (spicy) - Saag Aloo - Vegetable Samosa - Shrimp Tikka Masala (spicy) - Butter Chicken - Mango Lassi for the kids - Taj Mahal 22.oz beer ALL OF THE FOOD WAS MORE THAT PERFECT! The spicy food was sooo soooo good, we had a decent amount of leftovers to take home. Everyone was so kind in there, and very attentive! When we go back, we definitely need to see if we can sit at a larger table so we can order more food I can't wait to go back!

Tandoori and Naan are cooked in a CLAY TANDOOR OVEN at this location…read more Most entries are served with a complimentary bowl of Basmati rice that is fragrant with spices (cloves can be found). The food feels like a home cook meal and I was told from Northern India province. This was definitely not an Americanized India fusion nor anything served in any India California buffets and definitely a level above it. ========= Tandoori are served on Sizzling Platters and placed on top of sauté vegetables (onion, bell peppers with spices) that are pre-marinated for hours. A lemon wedge is provided to squeeze additional citrus flavoring to the meats. The spices in the tandoori meats were well embedded that I could smell/taste the spices hours after eating as well as the next day upon reheating leftovers. 21. LAMB CHOPS (RACK OF LAMB / 5 PCS) Pre-marinated lamb with each leg cut and blacken char in the clay oven. It was cooked to well so a bit dry/over done for me. However, I was told the meats can be cooked to any wellness a customer prefer. If you want medium make sure to specify upon ordering. It came with a paste made from fresh mint/cilantro to help with gamey taste associated with lamb. 16. CHICKEN TANDOORI Bone in chicken thigh/drumsticks pre-marinated with spices. Additional hot spice paste can be requested, but I ask to put on the side. It was cooked well done, so could be juicer if cooked less. A side of marsala could also help with the dryness of the meat. ========= Boneless cubed meat are slow braised in India spice sauces: 61. LAMB ROGAN JOSH ** Delicious in flavoring ** Braised cube boneless lamb in a stewed tomato sauce filled with India aromatic spices (onion, garlic, India spices: black cardamom, cumin, cloves, etc). It's similar to saltness of a rustic tomato cacciatore sauce but w/ India spices. 60. LAMB KORMA Wanting to compare it to Al-Noor (Pakistan) in Inglewood is Spicy, Salty, Tangy, the taste was a total opposite to a Sweet Floral Nutty and Creamy (Himalayan is India). In the usa, most restaurants are called India to make it simple for non-India customers. The flavor is different because these are two different cultures/regions but use the same name Lamb Korma. Although I could taste the cashews, it was more bland in comparison to the Rogan Josh and other Korma I've tried elsewhere. I did not add additional hot spice. All the sauces come in the same dish and fits in a 24oz plastic container including the rice. Meats are cubed and seem to be about 4 oz of meat on my 1st visit. ============ Garlic Naan is at ala carte prices and not complimentary. It had garlic with cilantro flakes. It was OK but not as buttery as Al Noor. However, this restaurant's Basmati rice had more flavor than the Naan to go well with their dishes/tandoori. Restaurant is small café style, it's can hold a party of 6 per table. Bottle wine or glass is available to purchase besides beer and soda. It does get busy after 5pm and parking does get tight since it shares it with other eating establishment. For quieter setting, go before the dinner crowd. Staff is friendly and nice. During my visit, many of patrons (are not India) and happy/eager to experience a place with exposure to dishes that provided different blend of spices. Service/experience and attentiveness was much better the 2nd time around that I look forward to trying a new dish on my next visit.