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    Papa's India Grill

    4.8 (217 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Salad, Soup
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tracy S.

    The butter Marsala is sweet. I requested it mild to medium but it came swwwwweeeet. No heat at all. I think the tomato sauce must be sweet and the meat isn't cooked into it. Not for me. The chicken was tender and container is very full it just isn't to my liking. Veggie pakora is good. Paratha is thick. Not really layered. Nice staff. Disappointed.

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    Roselia G.

    Amazing dishes at this family owned establishment!!! Seriously this is the best Indian restaurant I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot, including several in the Cerritos Little India area. I love finding spots like this where the whole family runs and operates it the way that it should be. Just note they are closed on Mondays. The main entrees are not only perfection, but they have sooooo many Lassi flavors! I had never seen a Sweet Lassi before, or a Strawberry one! Even the regular Naan was so good it could be eaten all by itself, and most of the time, that's not the case. We are for sure coming back here, even though it's pretty far. I gotta try their Indian pistachio ice cream next time too! Can't wait!!!

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    Grace J.

    A hidden gem! Great spot for Indian food! The garlic naan here is unreal! We ordered the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. Service is excellent and even walked my mom safely to her vehicle with her to-go order.

    Alex K.

    Best Indian food in the IE! We ordered the chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, cheese-stuffed garlic naan, lamb biryani, mango lassi, and strawberry lass. Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, well-balanced, and perfectly spiced. We went with medium spice, and it had just the right kick without being overpowering. The garlic naan was --simple, but done right (which is harder to find than you'd think!). Every dish was packed with flavor, and you can truly taste the care and pride they put into their food. On top of that, the staff/owners were incredibly kind and welcoming. The whole menu looked amazing and I already can't wait to come back and try more! A true hidden gem in MoVal!

    Garlic Naan, Mango Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala
    Olympica H.

    Decided to give this place a try. Restaurant was pretty empty when we got there but there were a lot of take out orders. The service alone was amazing. The staff were attentive and the sweetest people ever! They gave a soup to start and I forgot the name but it was very good and flavorful. The garlic naan was great we ordered another order go. The chicken tikka Marsala was also good. The Mango chicken was okay. I will definitely be back can't wait to try some other dishes.

    Paneer Tikka Masala Curry
    Daphne D.

    My friends and I ordered takeout from Papa's Indian Grill and had an amazing experience sampling a variety of curries. Here's what we tried: Paneer Tikka Masala Curry - 7/10. Savory, with a well-balanced paneer texture (not too hard or too soft). A 10/10 if you love cheese, but I personally prefer other protein options. Chicken Saagwala Curry - 9/10. My first time trying saagwala curry, and it was delicious--savory with a kick of spice and ginger. Lamb Butter Masala - 10/10. Rich, savory, and the lamb was incredibly tender. Tofu Coconut Curry - 8/10. Slightly sweet, with soft, easy-to-chew tofu. Chicken Coconut Curry - 9/10. Sweet, flavorful, and the chicken was perfectly tender. Cheese & Garlic Naan - 10/10. The aroma alone had my mouth watering! Savory and pairs beautifully with all the curries. Our food was ready for pickup in just 15-20 minutes. The service was friendly, and the restaurant had a casual, welcoming vibe. Portions were generous--easily enough for at least two meals. Worth noting: They offer lunch specials Tuesday to Friday (10:30 AM - 3:00 PM), which include naan, rice, dal makhani, matar paneer, salad or raita. Definitely trying that next time.

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    Mark M.

    Hidden gem. Never would have thought to come here; so glad I did! Love the ambience; clean and nice atmosphere. Servers and staff were all incredibly nice! Got a Gobi Manchurian, Sheesh Kebab, and two Indian beers. Very delicious. Will definitely be coming back!

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    Edwin G.

    This place has AMAZING customer service, they go above and beyond ever time we come visit them !! The owners are friendly and welcoming. The food is also very tasty I recommend the butter masala and the tendori chicken !! Samosa is also really !!! Highly recommend .

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    7 months ago

    Loved the food and service here. First time dining in since we would do take out. Loved the samosas, garlic naan and malai kofta:)

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    2 months ago

    The food is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be a repeat customer. I highly recommend the Navratan Korma.

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    DO NOT skip this place! The food is amazing and the staff is very friendly. Definitely one of my new favorite restaurants.

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    The food was great! Drove by this place so many times and never tried it but found it in DoorDash- yum!

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