This is the best Indian restaurant in Pasadena. I've been to many and this place is by far #1 on my list. Definitely try and enjoy you're welcome read more

i'm gonna be really honest about my first time experience with this establishment. I ordered through Uber eats for dinner.. I am a huge fan and will order every time, butter chicken. 3/5 butter chicken: Look like butter chicken didn't taste like butter chicken. It was OK at best.. it lacked the bold flavor that Indian cuisine offers. I just don't think I would order this again.. 3/5 tandoori chicken: Again that bowl flavor was lacking and maybe even blasting a little salt, the chicken leaned a little towards the dryer side and it was OK at best. 3/5 lamb chops: I was seriously looking forward to these, again there wasn't anything special about the flavor and again it needed salt. 3/5 garlic naan: If you're gonna label something like a garlic naan, then I better taste garlic and this is so weak in the garlic flavor that you almost had a question if it was garlic naan. And the chew of the bread was just not that delicate delicious flavorful naan that were so used to.. I don't think I would order from here again and I respectfully say that because what I ordered tonight is typically my go to dishes and if you failed short on these, I'm not interested in anything else on the menu. I wish him the best. I am a Second Chance customer so I will order one more time in the far far future., But tonight was just a 3/5 kind of night read more

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Bobby is such a fantastic server. Beautiful restaurant located walking distance to the metro train station. Beautiful views of the happening city of South Pasadena. Patrons should take a walk in this cute shopable area after your meal. I prefer being seated indoors since train does come every few minutes. Food has always been delicious. Indian food is made with such love and tasty. I have had them catered a few times. Always on par service here. My fav are the naan and curry. Butter chicken and cauliflower I have to order every time. There is free parking in the building. Love to support small business too. read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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O.M.G! Run, don't walk to this fantastic restaurant. The quality, attention to detail, and impeccable service puts this restaurant at the top of my list for Indian Restaurants in CA. Well, maybe the US! The host in his red hat runs the place like a ship and everyone that works there cares about the service and the food! read more

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If you walk in knowing what to expect, it's a great experience! I went on a weekday evening, so it wasn't very busy. The owner and waiters are so friendly and helpful, they actually shared some suggestions of items they could make, that were not on the menu (since some ingredients are seasonal). It's a nice, cute eatery with a twist on Indian food... but not overly different than the original dish. The flavors are AMAZING! The only suggestion I would provide is to ask for the food mild/medium if you are unable to handle the spice :) read more

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This is usually are go to Indian spot. We ordered delivery tonight and I was shocked at how bland the flavor was. Not sure what happened but it seems to have gone down hill. read more

While the exterior looked inviting, the experience of having gone to Eat here was then less exciting. I'd hoped to have exceptional conversations with my servers about the Indian cuisine I enjoy, and to see what they offer as specials- moreover, what they like or what other guests seem to make popular ... you know, "specials?" or Server suggestions? There was sadly no such interaction. The servers simply "just passed the time" while I ate very basic, unenthusiastic Indian fare, at one end of the restaurant-- while sat directly facing me chatting boringly with oneanother at the opposite end of the restaraunt facing me (so not FENG SHUI!) they sat at the other end in the heat (they really need to improve the AC UNIT at this location! It was much too hot in there). The staff was incredibly unenthusiastic, and the "experience" of eating here was definitely less than hoped for. Both the experience and the food need to be consciously "spiced up." read more

South Pasadena. I enjoyed my meals at Radhika and love this neighborhood resto. Radhika serves modern, inventive and delicious Indian food. I also love the cool art and environs. It is located across from the South Pasadena metro stop so it's super convenient to get here if you prefer public transport. Radhika is the only Indian restaurant in the area and I love eating here. They serve Indian beer also. Service is helpful and informative. Sometimes the owner is about and checks in on the customers. Super nice. I've tried this resto 3 times now and have not been disappointed. End of Yelp. read more

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I recently visited this restaurant with high expectations, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We had a reservation for 7:00 PM, yet we weren't seated until around 7:20 PM despite having booked in advance. After being seated, we had to wait a long time for our food, which made the evening even more frustrating. The service also left a lot to be desired. Our waitress wasn't very welcoming or attentive, and the overall customer service didn't make us feel valued. I understand that busy nights can cause delays, but between the late seating, the long wait for the food, and the lack of friendly service, the overall experience wasn't enjoyable. I hope the restaurant improves its reservation management and customer service because it has the potential to offer a much better dining experience. read more

This place was on my list to try but we couldn't get in as there was a big private event happening. Menu looked very interesting and so we will try again another time. read more

This is so unfair. Caveat for the review: it's the 4th of July. I'm hungry for curry and Anime Expo is in DTLA this week. Server & chef were awesome. BEST INFORMAL/FORMAL INDIAN spot. From upscale casual lunch to wine&dine, 5/5 LOCATION In south Pasadena next to the Gold Line metro rail. Hop on and walk across the street. (Goes to Azusa). Cute little location on the corner. The pleasant sound of train crossing. Bonus: Fun people watching as they return from Anime Expo DTLA & cosplay. PARKING Super Simple free street parking for two hours. If it's a holiday, park for longer. Lots of parking nearby. TAKE AWAY they do a brisk take away service. There is no "standing zone" to run in and run out. You'll have to park. SERVICE Extraordinary. Our server was the nicest. I wanted more than "mild" but didn't want the "insanity level" that I usually like my saag at. He said if my dish wasn't spicy enough, they'd make it hotter. It was perfect. FOOD Papadum Of course was fantastic. And the imli tamarind chutney was soooo good. None of that watered down nonsense. I think they used dates in their recipe too. Give me this on vanilla ice cream? Green chutney was great too. FISH CURRY My wife loved it. Tender flakey fish. It's NOT made with flour/wheat dredge. For wheat sensitive people, thumbs up. The curry is spicy but doesn't overpower the fish. PANEER TIKKA MASALA Nice firm paneer chunks. LOTS of them. Get this with a side of naan to keep your fingers clean. And some rice to soak up all the sauce. So good. Of course it's ghee crazy, but so delicious when you need it. Limited vegetarian entree list, but the paneer makes up for it. REGULAR NAAN Good size. Buttery presentation. One per person. Note: Dear carb-loader, get two. RICE Goes with curry. Order it. Fragrant. Nicely cooked. There's a nice wine list. Too hot to try today, next time. read more

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After leaving my original review, the manager, Bobby, reached out and invited me back. He was incredibly kind and wanted to make things right -- and he did exactly that. The food was delicious, full of flavor, and everything I hoped for. He even brought extra dishes for my daughter and me to try. Thank you, Bobby, for the amazing hospitality and for turning the entire experience around. I'm happy to say I'll be coming back. A true example of what customer service and heart can do. read more

Radhika offers up some delicious dishes and great views of the metro racing by every few minutes (big hit with the kids!). Looking out into the neighborhood, it feels like being in a quaint town faraway from LA. I absolutely loved the Dry Fruit Banana Chicken Korma, which came with garlic naan. I hadn't had a korma quite like that before and would definitely order again. The Paneer Tikka Masala was also amazing. I found the food to be quite flavorful, and the Taj Mahal beer served in a large frosty beer mug was completely refreshing, The service was also polite and attentive. The inside ambiance could use a little work, but I'll be back for the food! read more

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What a great place for Indian food my second time eating it their menu is amazing and their food is delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. I will definitely be back again. read more

I have only ever order take out so I can't speak on the ambiance but the food, well that speaks for itself. They often have deals that make their decently priced food even better. I love the butter chicken and garlic nan it's a regular go to for my family. Ooo and if you really want a treat get the mango yogurt drink. read more

YUM YUM AMAZING Their food is incredible. We came in early on a Saturday night and were sat quickly. The inside is very nice. My mom and I shared the Chicken tikka masala, an order of basmati rice, and garlic naan. It was all AMAZING. And plenty of food for 2 people. We had leftovers They also brought us a little appetizer on the house before hand. I'm not sure was it was, a crispy thin cracker with 3 dips. So yummy! And so appreciated. The service is outstanding. Our water was never empty. It's south pas so parking is pretty easy, we got a street spot right out front Safe to say I will be returning, and frequently read more

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Finger licking good authentic Indian food in town! Service it incredible~ all the employees are so welcoming and the service is unbelievable ~ you can enjoy your meal inside or outside of the heart of mission street while people watching~ Food is so delicious! Butter chicken to sautéed vegetables with the garlic naan ~~~ makes me crave for more witting this review! If you haven't tried them well what are you waiting for! Try them out for sure you won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Radhika Modern has become my favorite Indian restaurant. The samosas are the best I've ever had. All the food is super flavorful and the customer service is great. I highly recommend them. read more

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The food was impeccable, the service was fast and friendly and helpful and engaging, the cost was equal to the quality and quantity provided, and the location was clean and inviting! read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Decided to check this place out after smelling it from the street and I am so happy my boyfriend and I came in. The owner was so nice and personable and even gifted us a mango lassi. I am actually writing this review as I sip on the mango lassi from and I honestly wish I had gotten another one it's so good :,) perfectly tangy and the texture is nice and creamy. We got the full butter chicken, with basmati rice and the naan platter. The butter chicken was good and not too spicy, however we did get a full size and that was way too much food for us (not an issue, was pleasantly surprised) and the rice was nice and aromatic and the naan had a good texture as well! Overall had a really positive experience and I can't wait to come back! read more

Ordered delivery. The paneer appetizer, dal, and naan. The food was piping hot so no issue there. Other than that, there was no flavor at all and both dishes were very oily. The naan was more like a roti, which if that's what I had ordered would have been fine but it wasn't. Won't order again or go back. Also, I'm Indian and have eaten these dishes at home and from restaurants many times. I can say, this was my absolute worst experience. read more

Ordered from our favorite Indian place tonight and it was completely mediocre. Chicken ticka with cardimum rice and a bread basket which consisted of garlic onion and rosemary naan. All flavorless and disappointing. Not sure what happened but will make me consider other places. read more

We ate here this afternoon after a recommendation from my wife's colleague. We had Lam vindaloo and Chickpea Curry (both spicy)We also had the Chutney Papadum. both dishes were extremely rusted with flavor and the spice was just right the way we like it - Hot! this location is about an hour from where we live, and I would definitely say it was worth it! Part II because we've come back in 2025. This evening we enjoyed the vindaloo (with chicken) and the tikka marsala. We also ordered rice and the bread basket. Every component of this meal was a hit!We ordered it spicy, but also we're given a ramekin full of very spicy spread in order to kick it up even further --which we did!!! Twice now we've driven 30 miles to get here and I'm sure we will do it again! I highly recommend this establishment for great Indian food! read more

I hate to post a negative review, because I would rather give direct feedback. However our meal was sadly bland, so much that, if it were not for the friendly service and nice atmosphere, I would give 2 stars. We ordered 5 different stew/curry dishes and they all tasted the SAME--very fatty and barely spiced. The description of the meals on the menu were not accurate. The fish curry, scallops, fish chowder, samosas, garlic naan and Brussels were disappointingly lacking in flavor (the latter two dishes being just ok). Our meal was too pricey for the lack in spices---all in all, $100 for 2 glasses of wine and extremely bland food. read more

Food here is nice. We have been several times and love the dishes we've had - biryani, butter chicken, naan, and more. They offer a variety of cheap wines that pair well with the foods but I wish that they could invest a little in their wine offerings to have a few better choices. If you're looking for authentic Indian, this is a good option. read more

Food (5/5 stars): Delicious Indian food! I loved the flavor of my Chicken Tikka Masala and was very satisfied with the portions. The Mushroom Tofu Masala was good as well, but I'd probably try a different vegetarian entree next time. Experience (4/5 stars): * Price: a bit pricey because the entrees don't include rice or naan, but I still highly recommend this place * Wait Time: minimal wait to be seated on a weekend evening. They were hosting a large party that night, so the service was a bit slow. * Service: even though it was slow, they were very friendly and accommodating * Parking: we found street parking nearby because they didn't have their own lot. It wasn't too difficult to find the spot. * Ambiance: it's a nice, contemporary restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Food recommendations : tikka masala butter chicken and garlic naan will never disappointment ambiance : warm and cozy, clean and well ventilated service : friendly and attentive the owners are generous with their portions and time tip- they can also cater too! read more

I've been to Radhika many times since it was at its old location near South Lake until the pandemic started, so I was really looking forward to delivery from Radhika. What happened? Did they have new people in the kitchen? The food was not good at all - very very salty and heavy. I ended up throwing out the leftover, which I rarely do. A big disappointment! read more

This review is long overdue. The owners and their employees are so amazing in all that they do to serve and prepare the most delicious Indian food you'll ever have in LA. Decor and ambiance are warm and inviting. Tables and seating are always clean and the serving dishes and linen napkins are always freshly cleaned. If you order a beer, they bring you a frosted mug to pour it into, so your beer is ice cold. If they see your mug has turned to room temp, they'll offer you a new frozen one. Needless to say, the service is unmatched. Staff are so friendly, the owners really are passionate about their recipes, and they even have a little friendly competition amongst each other when it comes to their fish stew- which is EXCELLENT. I've tried many of the items on their menu and nothing has ever disappointed. My faves are the lamb shank, fish stew, samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka, scallops....and I'm sure I'm missing a few because as I've said,, nothing has disappointed! Last thing, they're right at the train stop at Mission and Meridian, perfect location for locals near the train. BEST INDIAN FOOD EVER!!! read more

The service was excellent. The person I believe to be the owner was on site and was very friendly and accommodating. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. Ample seating for a restaurant of that size. Nice window views. Across the street from the actual Michael Myers house from the movie Halloween. The food had large portions and tasted great. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and a Naan Sampler. Street parking, might have to look around a bit at peak times. I will definitely stop by again when I'm in town. read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan Bread Basket and rice - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Absolutely incredible. Some of the best Chicken Tikka and Naan I've ever had. Staff is also very friendly and helpful. Truly a neighborhood gem. read more

I love Indian food, but the fact is most Indian restaurants have essentially the same menu. There's only so many times I can order Lamb Vindaloo or Goa Shrimp. I've got some favorite spots that do it better than others, but there seemed to be no surprises in Indian cuisine after awhile. Radhika has many of those old classics but also innovative fusion dishes (tandoori lamb tacos, Indian-styled ceviche) and other items I've never seen before (sautéed squash??). It's a really surprising menu that adds much needed excitement to your average Indian dining experience. This is now officially one of my all time favorite Indian restaurants, and probably one of my favorite LA restaurants, period. read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Naan, lamb shank, sautéed squash, and rice. - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

The food is a 5. Very flavorful. Had chicken tikka Marsala, daal, bharta, garlic naan and rice. All were very good and I remarked that if I lived closer I would come here regularly. The ambiance is a 4, good but not great. The service is a 4.5. The people (I think owners) are very nice and come around often. There was little wait for the food. I like this place--it's my "go to" for Indian in South Pas. read more

Hands down not only the best Indian food I've ever had (I've been to India), but also some of the best food and service I've ever had in Los Angeles. If you're local , You will kick yourself for not having been to this place yet. Try the fish stew, the samosas, and frankly, any and everything on the menu. A Hidden gem in plain sight ,right by the south Pasadena metro stop. read more

Cute spot in south Pasadena that feels homey (e.g. bollywood playing on the TV) but also on the nicer side. Everything was really good but the butter chicken and aloo gobi was especially flavorful! Usually not a huge fan of puréed eggplant dishes but the bharta was one of our favorites read more

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I ordered through Uber Eats. Firstly, I feel like it should be disclosed whether or not there is rice included. Every Indian restaurant I've ever ordered from automatically includes rice, so I would have liked to have known that I needed to order it separately. Secondly, I have no idea what they gave me, but looking at other pictures, this does not look like what the amritsari butter chicken should have looked like. It was disgusting. It was 95% oil, and even when I tried to mix it up, there was absolutely no "gravy" like there should be. It was inedible and disgusting. I'm appalled that they sent this to somebody to be eaten, much less charged me $18 for it. I am extremely disappointed as I looked at the great reviews and was excited to try this restaurant. read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Amritsari Butter Chicken - HALF - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Even in Covid times, Radhika is a safe heaven with a solid selection of Indian food with a touch of fusion with Latin America. Rich flavors, nice texture and - in reminiscence of past foodie worlds - even as a takeout offers a wonderful experience to bring at least some change into the daily "sameness". A small miss on compiling a large order was immediately remediated. FORMER REVIEW: Multiple years had passed since visiting Radhika's when it was still located in Pasadena. Stupid me! I should have gone here much sooner again. The interior with its warm and somewhat psychedelic colors was charming and welcoming - and it was matched by the attentive service. The food was delicious even though it does not fit in a simple category. The marriage of cultures among the owner's (Indian and El Salvadorian) was noticed in the fusion of dishes with very classical Indian choices and others that had the signature of both, e.g. Radhika's Curry Paella. The paella could have used a touch more salt. But overall, each of the choices had a full and appealing flavor with a nice touch of spiciness. read more

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Super yummy Indian food. The samosas are delicious. As is the chicken Tika masala. Easy street parking. We've had really great food every time. Highly recommend. read more

The best Indian food i have ever had Amazing view to see the Metro train passing by and wonderful service read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Garlic Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Small adorable cute little hidden gem with spectacular Indian food. The service was wonderful too. Didn't have to wait a long time for the food. Ordered the lamb biryani, the lamb was tender and the rice had so much flavor. Their chicken tikki masala was the best I've ever tried and their lamb shank was outstanding. So flavorful, so juicy and so tender. The garlic naan was fresh, soft, flakey and full of flavor. The ribs although delicious are not something I would get again. It's worth trying. You hardly see those at indian resturants. Their mango lassi was thick and delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Radhika Modern Indian - Lamb shank, lamb biryani, chicken tikki masla, ribs, garlic naan and mango lassi. Outstanding! - Indian Near Me - South Pasadena, California