5/5 Stars - Absolutely Exceptional Indian Cuisine! If you're…read morelooking for authentic, deeply flavorful Indian food, this spot is an absolute gem. We ordered the Paneer Kadhai and Aloo Gobi, served alongside perfectly cooked, fragrant rice. The Paneer Kadhai was wonderfully rich and seasoned with bold spices, while the Aloo Gobi had just the right balance of tender potatoes, cauliflower, and aromatic spices. Every bite was spot on. Beyond the incredible food, the setup here makes for a great dining experience: Ambiance: The interior is spacious and comfortable with great booth seating. Playing Indian music and TV in the background creates a warm, vibrant, and authentic atmosphere without feeling overwhelming. Service: The staff was attentive, genuine, and friendly from start to finish. Whether you're coming in for a casual weeknight dinner or catching up with family and friends, this place hits all the right notes. Highly recommended--we will definitely be back!

I've been on an Indian food kick lately and I'm always looking for new Indian restaurants to try. I…read morecame across Sattva on Yelp and decided to check it out based on their good reviews. Upon arrival, I was surprised to discover that they were located I. A shopping center that I drive by every week but had never noticed before. They're located on the corner of Alicia Pkwy & Via Fabricante. Poki Cat is a good landmark. Plenty of free parking is available in the shared lot. The interior is very spacious and welcoming, with a lot of tables inside. One of my favorite Indian dishes is Chicken Tandoori. The description for this dish at Sattva read: chicken legs (with bones) marinated with yogurt and Indian spices. I've had this dish before at other restaurants so I had an idea of what to expect. I ordered the Chicken Tandoori online and it was ready for pickup when I arrived. The employee behind the counter was very friendly. The one thing I don't like is that they don't offer meal combos for dinner, only for lunch, therefore you have to add rice or sides if you want something to accompany your entree. The chicken tandoori was $16.99, which I thought was a fair price for the amount of chicken that I got. I also ordered a side of plain rice for $1.99. The chicken tandoori was good, but not the best I've ever had. First of all, I had selected "mild" but it was definitely a bit too spicy. The chicken was tender enough and the flavoring was good but different from other chicken tandooris that I've had. I would consider returning to try their lunch combos, as they seem to be a good deal.

I love Indian buffets so much that I actually convinced another mom to start trying different…read moreIndian buffet restaurants with me and now she's officially my Indian buffet buddy! This restaurant was so delicious that I came back to try both the lunch buffet and the dinner buffet within just five days. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, and I really enjoyed both experiences. The service was amazing! Maria was so attentive, kind, and accommodating, and she made our dinner experience especially enjoyable. The ambiance was great too. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and I really loved the ceiling decorations, they added such a nice touch to the space. If you're in the Lake Forest or Irvine area, you definitely have to give this restaurant a try! If you love Indian food and buffets as much as I do, you won't want to miss it.

Unfortunately, the food needs improvement. The chicken tikka masala sauce tasted mostly like plain…read morecanned tomato sauce. Chicken tikka masala normally has a rich, aromatic flavor from spices such as garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili and sometimes fenugreek. I really didn't taste those flavors in the sauce. The grilled/barbecue chicken was also overcooked . And no taste. The bread was another disappointment. When we were seated, I wish we had been asked right away if we wanted garlic naan or bread so it could have been prepared while we were waiting. Instead, about 7-10 minutes went by before we were asked, and by the time the bread arrived, I was almost finished eating. My wife and I also felt the bread tasted undercooked and a little like raw flour. I'm writing this because I actually hope the restaurant improves. Being in Mission Viejo, I think there is a great opportunity to have a very successful restaurant here if more attention is given to cleanliness, maintenance, service timing, and especially the preparation and seasoning of the food. I really wanted to like this restaurant, especially because it appears to be a family-owned business, and I hope the owners take this review as constructive feedback Another thing that really needs attention is the restroom. The bathroom doors are very dirty and badly need to be cleaned and repainted. More importantly, the lock on the main restroom door was broken. I tried to lock it and couldn't, which made me very uncomfortable because I was worried someone could open the door while I was inside. That should definitely be repaired as soon as possible. I hope the owners take these comments positively and make some changes, because I would much rather see a family-owned restaurant improve and succeed than fail.

The food and service is amazing. We had the veg hakka noodles and kadhai paneer and both were…read moregreat. The naan was amazing too not too thin not too thick. The service was great as well... My toddler had a great time looking at all the Halloween decorations.

Picked up two orders of Pani Puri to share at work. Everyone who tried them loved them. Very…read moreunique flavor combination and textures

Food is great and super fresh. Sammy helped me and he was a great host. I never dine in here but…read moretheir service for take out is superb and they are my go to Indian spot.

My first time here and my first time actually having Indian food! I ordered the butter chicken and…read moremild curry chicken with rice. The service was great they were really nice and gave samples to help decide on what to order and tbh it was all good. 10/10 recommend and I will be back!

Five stars. We walked in on a weeknight and honestly almost second-guessed it because the place was…read morecompletely empty. But the reviews were great, it's family owned, and we decided to give it a shot... so glad we did. Some of the best Indian food we've ever had. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Service was great, the staff was welcoming, and the Taj Mahal beer was fantastic with dinner. Definitely a hidden gem and a place we'll be coming back to

WOWWWZERS! We've been driving past this place for a whole year! And just barely stepped inside! And…read moremight I add you can smell the amazing aroma of spices the minute you walk in! This place should be renamed FLAVOR HEAVEN! All of their dishes were delicious! I had to sit back and breathe bc I was eating nonstop and realized I hadn't taken a break!! Make sure to order their GARLIC NAAN! Our server made sure to make his way over several times during our dinner - very attentive! I cannot think of a better place to go to when craving Indian cuisine! 15/10!!!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 I recommend it I ordered lamb chops Packed on Friday

Just okay hidden spot. We almost couldn't find this place because it's tucked away in an office…read morebuilding. They have so many items from burger to middle eastern dishes, but nothing is stellar. The burger was something you would see at a backyard bbq, nothing to write home about. The grilled chicken was super charred, dried out, but had good seasoning. The pizza was pretty good, spicy, and a fluffy crust. The samosas were probably the best thing we ate. Good flavor, spicy, and crispy.

bought 2 , two items tray meals. Food was excellent as always, but they have changed the 3…read morecompartment containers. The two compartments for the curry dishes are a lot smaller and the rice compartment is bigger. So you get a lot more rice and smaller potions of the curries. Very disappointing!!

One evening, I was looking for a place to eat in Lake Forest and came across Nina's Indian &…read moreBritish Grocery + Restaurant. It's a small grocery store with a food counter serving Indian dishes, so I decided to give it a try. The naan was served hot and fresh, and I really enjoyed it. If you're in the area and craving Indian food, it's definitely worth a try.

Your new Indian spot for your cravings…read more I had: 1. Apollo Fich 2. Chicken Lollipop 3. Babycorn Manchaian 4. Hyderabadi chicken 5. Dum Binari 6. Irani chai - similar to milk tea. Really yummy, highly recommended

I have been wanting to try the food at this restaurant for sometime and today my friend and I…read moredecided to do so I was surprised to see a wide variety of foods even though the name said "Biryani pot". We were the first to enter as soon as they opened and we decided to try the dosas. I ordered the Mysore dosa and my friend got the masala dosa. We also ordered the fried pepper corn from the appetizer menu. It was fantastic. The dosas were crisp and tasty. We really enjoyed it. As we were eating the crowds started slowly increasing and by the time we left the restaurant was pretty full. It's a nice little restaurant, clean and tidy and service was quick and the servers were friendly and welcoming. I will definitely go back soon and I must try the biryani. Highly recommended this restaurant.

Service is wonderful. This review is for a catering order…read more We ordered 20 butter chicken burritos (and they offered to turn the order into 40 mini burritos. Perfect!). The burritos individually wrapped and were the right size for the parents, though even at mild, the butter chicken was a little spicy to me. I asked about allergens, and the lady let me know that they were going nut free in a week and everything would no longer have nuts. The butter chicken does contain dairy in the form of queso. We also ordered a tray of the corn bhel (this was AMAZING) and mixed salad (in hindsight, probably not the best order for a bunch of four and five year olds). Both are dairy-free and nut-free. The food was delivered promptly to the venue exactly on time. I paid for the order via Zelle when I placed the order.

What did I just eat?…read more I'm genuinely confused after eating at Maast Indian in Irvine, because I don't know how something can look so promising on the outside and taste so disappointing on the inside. I was skeptical walking in, not gonna lie. The place wasn't exactly packed -- maybe three tables had people and there was one person waiting on an order -- but I figured hey, every new spot deserves a fair shot. The interior actually looks really nice. Clean, modern, good layout, good lighting... it feels like a place that should be delivering quality food. Then I ordered the Tandoori Chicken "Panini Sandwich". First of all... $15 for a sandwich like that is wild. And if you're going to charge $15, the food better be memorable in a good way. This was memorable in the worst way. The flavor was just off. The chicken didn't taste like tandoori should. It didn't have that smoky, spiced kick you expect -- it tasted bland and kind of weird, like the seasoning didn't know what it wanted to be. The whole sandwich felt thrown together, and the "panini" part didn't add anything except disappointment. And what really got me was the value. No fries. No chips. Nothing on the side. Just a sandwich. For $15. During lunch hours. That's crazy. For that same price, I can go to Curry Hut, Curry Time, or other grab-and-go Indian spots and get a full combo plate that actually fills you up and tastes like Indian food is supposed to taste. This wasn't even in the same league. This wasn't a "maybe I ordered the wrong thing" situation. This was a "how did this make it onto the menu" situation. I hate leaving negative reviews because I understand how hard it is to run a small business, and I'm not here to tear anyone down. But the food needs a serious reality check. The presentation and the space are great -- but the kitchen needs to match that same standard. If the owner sees this, I'd honestly love to talk. Feel free to reach out. And for anyone reading this: you know I don't throw out 1-star reviews like that. The only reason this isn't a 1 is because I genuinely don't want to hurt a small business. But this experience was not good.

Let me save you the trouble of booking a flight to India. Charminar in Laguna Woods is delivering…read morethe kind of authenticity that usually requires a passport. The place is spotlessly clean, the service is exceptionally great, and the menu is so exhaustive you might need a bookmark. We went all-in on the dinner service. The Naan was fresh, pillowy, and tasty enough to eat on its own. The Chicken 65 was prepared with the exact right amount of spice--perfectly balanced and making me wonder what happened to chickens 1 through 64. The Dahl was fantastic, but the absolute showstopper was the Biryani. Take it from someone who has spent time working in Hyderabad: this is the real deal, highly reminiscent of the city's absolute finest. We finished things off with the Shahi Tukda, which was so incredibly rich and tasty it probably needs its own tax bracket. Beyond the food, the logistics are a breeze. It's right off El Toro Road with ample parking (a true Southern California miracle). They also offer catering if you want to be the hero of your next event. We didn't get to try the lunch special this time, but it's an incredible value--two entrees, rice, naan, and a drink, neatly sidestepping the usual buffet trough. Bottom line: Go here. Eat everything. Thank me later.

I eat the senior lunch special. Dahl and chicken curry. I like the price and the spicing is very…read morevery good. However, is it possible to reduce the salt in the Dahl and chicken curry? I am a senior and I have hypertension. High blood pressure. I love your food but in the last month it has been come saltier and saltier. Did you change your chef or recipe? Your salt was lower two months ago and it was good for me because I am old. Can you reduce the salt? I tasted my wife's korma and tikka masala and it was not as salty. But mine was too much.