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Royal India

4.0 (659 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Classy
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Alyssa N.

This place is so good! Definitely my go-to Indian restaurant in the area. I dined in and gotten takeout from this spot and the food is great either way. Dining in: I visited with my family on a Sunday night. No wait and lots of seating. The restaurant is very clean and well decorated! The bathrooms are also clean. The only issue was that it seemed like their service is a bit slow, but nothing to complain about. For both takeout and dining in we order butter chicken, chicken saag, and chicken tikka masala. We also order samosas and naan, and this is more than enough to feed 4 people!! We get the medium spice and it's pretty spicy so be aware. The food is great, the chicken is tender in all the dishes, and they provide rice for all curry's. I will always come back here!

Rakhi B.

I had my sangeet here in 2018 and came back for a yelp event tonight. The decor was amazing..such a big space..the staff and owner so friendly. The food was alot and amazing flavours.. they work with you ans make sure everything is perfect.

Chicken garlic malai kabab, chettinad chili curry, onion naan
Eunice H.

Lovely restaurant with nice vibes and very spacious to satisfy your Indian food cravings! We ordered their 1) chicken garlic malai kabab which is chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, fresh herbs and cilantro and baked in a clay oven. The chicken came out sizzling on a hot plate with shredded cabbage and red onions on the bottom. It was perfectly seasoned and marinated and very moist and juicy! 2) chettinad chili curry with shrimp. This curry dish had a blend of chilies and spices in a nice bright and tangy sauce that was absolutely flavorful and delicious! It came with a side of fluffy basmati rice but I loved dipping my naan bread in the curry for that perfect bite! 3) onion spiced stuffed naan. This was baked to perfection and came out chewy, fresh and piping hot! Service was prompt and friendly and plenty of free parking in their lot. The dishes range around $15-21 per entree with naan/roti/paratha from $4-6. Very reasonable for the quality and taste!

Mei T.

I have very mixed feelings about this place. I ordered the Chicken Tikki Masala lunch plate that came with a samosa, pita bread, rice, and the chicken tikki masala. The food was delicious, but I couldn't help but notice that the restaurant had so many flies! I swear there were 5-6 flies swarming around our table! If there were this many flies in the dining area, I wonder how many there were in the kitchen and whether they did anything to keep the flies away from the dishes?? This raised some red flags about the cleanliness of the kitchen!! Our server was slow and not the most polite. Note: Free samosa with Yelp check in if you order a regular entree (offer not available if you order lunch plates). Note: If you have a Synergy restaurant gift card, it is only valid on regular entrees, not on lunch plates. The restaurant itself is beautiful and very spacious. They have a large banquet room that is perfect for special events. I would come back in the winter when there are no flies. Never coming back again during warm weather!

Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, Garlic Naan, and Basmati Rice
Jordyn S.

First time trying Royal India and they immediately sold me when they brought over a large side of serve yourself sauces for our samosas. I can never get enough of the green chutney so I was so excited to see so much of it and we got to keep it to use with our whole meal. The chicken tikka masala was delicious and the chicken vindaloo was pretty spicy for a medium spice dish which we loved, but if you don't enjoy too much spice I'd recommend opting for mild.

Veggie Samosa
Sydni S.

Went to Royal India on a Tuesday night and it wasn't very busy but the food did not disappoint! We tried the veggie samosas, which at only $5, were cheaper than what you can find at most establishments and they were very good. I LOVE that they bring out a large serving of the side sauces, that's my favorite part and we kept them to use with our entrees as well. We also ordered the chicken tikka masala and the chicken vindaloo, both medium spicy, and they were delicious. They come with basmati rice but we also got some garlic naan on the side. The chicken was very tender and had great flavor.

Emily N.

One of the best value indian food in the area! I got a chicken tikka masala, naan, samosa, and rice for $15 during happy hour (opening-6pm). Each item bursting with flavor! The ambiance was beautiful with attentive staff. Officially my go to indian food!

Nell E.

Royal Indian is the perfect place for a savory authentic Indian dish, eat in-restaurant or book an event. delicious pani puri and chicken dishes!

Diego M.

Delicious food, went here for a yelp event. Quick service and very fancily decorated.

Gian S.

Came here for the first time for a yelp event. The space is impressive with a nice full bar, large banquet hall, and a large dining area. The food was great here, lots of bold and strong flavors on some of my favorite Indian classic dishes--when in the area I'll definitely be back!

SORRY EXCUSE FOR GOAT CURRY
Nishant S.

Just spent $30 for goat curry that is just broccoli, carrots and zucchini with literally 2 pieces of meat DO NOT EAT HERE

Vishwesh R.

Been here a number of times. The lunch buffets are a good choice for a large group of people and have a wide selection of items, but the overall quality is a bit less compared to some other Indian places, given the price. Having been to the Del Mar location once and trying the Chaat options there, I would rate it comparatively higher than the Miramar branch. The Samosas here are decent, though not really spicy. But worth mentioning the Shahi mango which is quite good.

Imee C.

Came here on Sunday for lunch. This is in a small strip mall with plenty of parking. When we walked in, it wasnt busy. There were only 2 tables occupied. But when we left, it got really busy. Food was great. Ordered samosa for appetizers and it was served piping hot and they provide you with 2 sauces for dipping. I love the green one. My mom and I nearly finished the entire thing after we had lunch. It was so good to add to the main courses. We also ordered the garlic naan, chicken garlic wine and royal lamb coconut korma. Dish came with basmati rice. Everything was delicious. This is definitely a go-to place for me for Indian food. Will come back again.

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Avoid this place. Butter chicken has raw chicken in it. Very poor place. Parking was easy but this food is not indian food. Its a joke.

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Very nice decor. Highly recommend the onion naan bread-delicious!! Vegetarian korma very good. My go to for great food.

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I came here the other day with a bunch of friends for birthday party and the service was great and the food was delicious.

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Do you ever have a buffet anymore? Lunch? Dinner? Weekends?

Currently we are not offering as it is hard to provide quality food at current prices. As prices come down, we will be offering buffet

Is buffet back?

The last time we went about a month ago, there's no buffet.

Is outdoor dining dog friendly?

Yes it is

You're website says the lunch buffet is cancelled, replaced by "platters", but there are no details. Do you have any sort of lunch special? If so, what is it?

Hi Cathy, Thank you for posting your question. Our lunch platters are Vegetarian, Chicken, Lamb or… Read more

Is there a lunch buffet?

No, z Royal will not be coming back with buffet because of inflation. We provide the best quality in elegant ambiance however everything is so expensive that it’s hard to… Read more

What's the difference between the downtown location and the one in miramar? Menus, pricing,…

Parking is free in Miramar Same menu We provide same experience

How is it that you offer no drinks for delivery?

Hi Sorry, We are not equipped with providing drinks for Carryout. We will look into it and try to add.

Do you serve Chicken Korma?

Yes we do

Do they have dinner buffet every night?

Dinner buffet is only on Sunday nights from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Are there Vegan options?

Yes, we do have vegan options

How much is the lunch buffet?

Hi, Thanks for your inquiry. Royal India Miramar serves lunch buffet for $11.99.… Read more

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Charminar Indian Restaurant & Catering

Charminar Indian Restaurant & Catering

4.2(1.1k reviews)
2.5 miMira Mesa
$$
Gluten-free friendly
Halal

Charminar has been very supportive to our nonprofit organization SDNari & has consistently…read moreprovided excellent food and service to our seniors . We were happy when they offered to sponsor our monthly educational events for this year, but they have gone above and beyond to provide a delicious meal & chai for our seniors at each event. Syed- Your commitment and generosity has played a pivotal role in making every event a resounding success, and we are truly grateful for your contribution & support.

San Diego has no shortage of Indian restaurants, but good one? That's another story. In search of…read moresomething outstanding, we finally made our way to Charminar after hearing great things! We ordered takeout including: Chicken biriyani Butter chicken Saag paneer Butter naan Raita Overall, I thought it was very good! Is it fulfilling my London quality Indian food cravings? No. But it's definitely flavorful and good! The biriyani was the standout. The chicken was bone in but so soft and tender and it was a nice sized portion. I also enjoyed the saag paneer a lot. The Raita was much more water than I'm used to which made it a little difficult to actually enjoy without it being like a soup over the meal but it provided a nice balance to the spices! I appreciated that this place had good flavor. That's something that's lacking in a lot of the Indian food I've had in San Diego but they were definitely doing great things to get some delicious stand out flavors going!

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Indian Tandoor - Three scoops of heaven

Indian Tandoor

4.1(494 reviews)
2.5 miMira Mesa
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Was craving Indian food and decided to give this place a try. I ordered their dinner plate, which…read morewas under $12 and came with rice, two curries, and naan--definitely seems like a great deal for the price. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with the flavor. While the portion and value were solid, the curries were very bland and lacked the bold spices and depth of flavor I usually expect from Indian food. The naan ended up being my favorite part of the meal--it was the standout on the plate. Overall, great value if you're looking for an affordable meal, but I was hoping for much more flavor.

So stuffed after eating all the yummy things!…read more We ordered garlic naan, vegetable pakora, gobi manchurian, butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, paneer saag, kheer, gulab jamun, and ras malai. Our order also included a large to go container of basmati rice. There was plenty to feed our family of 5. We ordered mild for everything. The butter chicken was our favorite savory dish. We loved the garlic naan, for obvious reasons (garlic lovers here). The gobi manchurian was a new dish for us. It sounded good so we tried it and happy that we did. It was fresh and flavorful. We hadn't ordered Indian desserts before so we tried a little of everything. Hands down the gulab jamun was the winner! So light, fluffy and soaked in a delicious syrup. I kinda wish there were more but am glad there wasn't because I don't know if I could control myself (ha)! We ordered online and had it delivered. The wait was a little long but that is to be expected at prime dinner time. I can't speak to the service other than how they prepared and packaged the food, both of which were good. The food arrived still hot and ready to go. Overall, I think it was well priced, worth the wait and delicious. We will likely order from here again!

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Indian Tandoor - Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Karahi, and Butter (Better) Chicken!!! Delicious!

Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Karahi, and Butter (Better) Chicken!!! Delicious!

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EggHolic - Chicken Malvani

EggHolic

4.5(84 reviews)
0.5 mi

Stopped by Eggholic recently and had a great experience. I don't usually eat eggs, but they have…read morepaneer options on the menu so I decided to give those a try. I ordered the paneer masala sandwich and the paneer schezwan sandwich. Both were really good and packed with flavor. The schezwan one had a nice spicy kick, but it was still really balanced and flavorful. The portions were also great for the price -- definitely filling. The staff were very friendly and happy to give recommendations, and the service was quick even though the place was fairly busy. Another plus is the space itself. There's plenty of seating inside, lots of parking since it's in a larger plaza, and they also have restrooms available. Overall, a really solid spot if you're looking for flavorful Indian-style sandwiches. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

My friends and I were craving for authentic Indian street food. With a quick Yelp search, we were…read moreable to find Eggholic. As soon as we arrived, parking was seamless. We were able to easily find a table inside. The ambiance itself is very welcoming and Indian themed. I liked the fact that they have a water station, it made water so accessible. The person at the counter was very sweet and helped us pick dishes. We got chicken sandwiches, vada pav, dahi puri, pav bhaji and chocolate sandwich. All the dishes came out relatively quick. The food looked really good! The dahi puri was well made and each puri was created with perfection. The spice level was on point. The vada pav was delicious but had a higher spice level. It did come with two chutneys. The sandwiches were yummy too! We definitely recommend trying the street food chaat items, they were best! The portion size was perfect. The pav bhaji was flavorful and tasted authentic. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you are craving for street food!

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EggHolic - Always a fan of places that have chapati/roti instead of only naan

Always a fan of places that have chapati/roti instead of only naan

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