Forget any preconceived notion of where one can find good Indian food. The Indian Oven is one of the absolute best Indian restaurants I've been to in my life. In fact I'm hesitant to share because if I have to wait for a table at a restaurant which sits next to an abandoned and boarded up "food store" (that is literally the signage next to 'restaurant' which is for Indian Oven), then I may be somewhat unpleasant to deal with. We started with Aloo Tikki with Channa and Chili Paneer. The Channa was nice and peppery (order mild if you're unaccustomed to Indian spice levels), and the Chili Paneer was delightfully tangy. The mains were lamb vindaloo and goat biryani. The goat is on the bone, so be careful. The meat is nice and tender, the sauces are super flavorful without being overwhelming, and while I wasn't super hungry when I came in, I couldn't stop eating until my date made me. If you're in Bakersfield, make the drive. read more

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We needed to eat near Weedpatch Hwy, so checking the Yelp app, I saw this place. It looks like an old truck stop. There is no sign on the outside other than "Restaurant". Don't let that fool you. It's clean inside. The servers were nice. They took our order promptly. It took a little longer than I thought to bring to our table. But that's not a problem. You know they are making it fresh. We had the Tikki Chicken Marsala. I know little about Indian Cuisine. This tasted good. I loved the spiciness of the sauce. It paired very well with the delicious naan bread. If your east of town and like Indian food, this place is authentic. read more

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At The Indian Oven, dining isn't a meal--it's a pilgrimage. From the moment we entered this aromatic cathedral of culinary delight, our senses were serenaded by the sizzle of spice, the whisper of warm naan against clay, and a promise etched in crimson script: "A taste of perfection, where spicy does not necessarily mean hot on fire!" Reader, they delivered--and then some. We began our journey with Chicken Tandoori, each piece a flame-kissed hymn to flavor. It arrived sizzling like it just came out of a Bollywood action scene--smoky, seared, and bursting with drama. As we tore into it, our souls were baptized in turmeric and charred bliss. It didn't scream fire--it whispered legend. Then came the Shish Kebab, the kind of dish that makes you consider writing a sonnet--or proposing to your waiter. Tender, succulent, and boldly seasoned, it danced across the tongue like a masala-soaked ballerina. I swear, if meat could wear a tuxedo, this kebab would be James Bond. Bhartha followed--smoky eggplant crushed into velvet, laced with garlic and a hint of mystery. This dish didn't just arrive; it descended like a monk from the Himalayas to bless our tongues with enlightenment. It tasted like repentance and reward in the same bite. And oh, the Saag Paneer--a creamy emerald river of spinach and soft, golden cheese that felt like being wrapped in a cashmere blanket by your Indian grandma who loves you deeply and also wants to fatten you up. Every bite whispered, "You're safe here." As we savored each course, it became abundantly clear: this was more than food. It was alchemy. It was artistry. It was what happens when spices are not just ingredients but characters in a story--a story where cumin has a backstory, and coriander makes a heroic comeback in the third act. And just when we thought we were full--spiritually and otherwise--they smiled and said, "Would you care for dessert?" To which I replied, "Only if it comes with a choir of angels and a bollywood dance number." I was only half joking. Final Verdict: The Indian Oven is not a restaurant. It's a spiritual awakening, disguised as dinner. Go hungry. Leave changed. And bring tissues--you'll weep at the beauty of it all. read more

The Indian Oven - Indian Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We absolutely love this restaurant..The food is fantastic! 10/10 definitely recommend. I personally feel like it's the best Indian cuisine in Bakersfield. I love how lowkey the location is. The service was very quick. We basically had the whole place to ourselves other than the people coming to pick up their food. read more

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Wow I was impressed by the quality and flavor of the food coming out of the Indian Oven. My family was on a road trip driving through Bakersfield and we were looking for something other than burgers, nuggets, and fries, luckily my wife found this place on Yelp and we stopped in. The chicken vindaloo was bomb as heck and the curry chicken was also good. They made my kids a mild yellow daal and channa masala which they loved. The service was fine, a bit slow and the initial guy wasn't super welcoming. The woman who brought out the food was very nice and friendly. read more

I didn't want to give it a 4 but I will say it is a solid 4.5 for me and it's simply because of how my order came in and the fact that the Gajjar Halwa wasn't what I was expecting and they didn't have Badami Kheer. We started with Vegetable Samosa and the Fish Pakora. I have never tasted fish that the way they cooked it. It was not oily at all and was packed with so much flavor. The green sauce paired very well with the fish, but I also dumped it in the sweet sauce, and surprisingly, it went well like chicken and waffles. Very chill vibe, and I didn't hear the kitchen, which was surprising. We ordered Goat Curry, Fish Masala, Chicken Makhni, aka butter chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Kabab, and Garlic Naan for our main food. Our dessert was Gajar Halwa and Gulab Jamun. To drink, I had a Mango Lassi and a Masala Chia. Fish Masala, Fish Pakora, and Sekh Kabab were, in my opinion, the tastiest of all. Not to say the rest didn't shine in their own ways. Just those three dishes did make my taste buds go crazy. The Tandoori Chicken was loved by all, and my youngest is 6 years old. The Garlic Naan was so good, and the fact that everything is freshly made is amazing. The Naan was very much appreciated because it has that authentic baked flavor. The Chicken Biryani was packed with chicken it was so fulfilling . Chicken Makhni is always a safe bet. Just dip the naan and enjoy. I did enjoy the goat curry, but I was expecting it to be a little softer not to say it was tough not saying at all but I'm mexican and the way we cooke our goat it melts in your mouth. I wish my tea came with the food and not served at the end because I would've loved to sip and taste all the flavors at once. The Mango Lassi was refreshing. It was my first time trying it. I thought it was a mango shake‍ but it's actually a yogurt ‍. Either way, it was really wonderful. I actually met the owner at work. I told him how I ate at another Indian restaurant, and he recommended I try his and I did and I'm glad because it didn't disappoint. The waitresses are very respectful, asking if they can take your plate instead of just grabbing and helping place the plates in a way to make it all fit. Not like in other restaurants where they expect you to do all the work. Please give this place a visit if you enjoy supporting local businesses and want full flavored food. read more

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Food is delicious. I always order naan from there when I make Indian food at home. The place is easy to find and has a lot indoor seating. Their service is very slow... I waited 30 minutes for 4 naans, an order of 2 samosas, and medium masala chai. It's better if you call in your order and then head out. I will definitely go back though... I want to try one of their Sunday specials that come on a metal plate!! Enjoy! read more

This restaurant used to be my favourite stop driving to and back from my official trips. I ordered samosas, paneer pakora, chicken dish with basmati rice and naans. A few observations made during the trip were: 1. The place looked very messy and unclean. 2. Service was slow and I had to wait for almost 30 minutes. 3. The samosas did not taste like the authentic samosas the place had before and the filling consisted of potatoes and lentils mixed. 4. Paneer pakora quality has gone down also and the paneer was not soft and the crust too thick. 5. main dish tasted ok with no issues. I will not be stopping by this place in the future. read more

No sign on the front except "Restraunt" right behind the empty gas station. Hands down this is one of the best indian food our family has tried in Ameeica. Dhai and butter were made from scratch, and we had phenomenal laegs paneer paranthas (with green chilies), aloo parantha, butter naan, butter paneer, rajma, and dal makhani. Delicious mango lassi and sweet lassi. Service was very fast and authentic Punjabi food. read more

Amazing place. Doesn't look special from outside but great food Great prices Authentic taste Huge portions Big enormous selection A gem of Bakersfield read more

The food was so so good! And the portions were generous. We enjoyed the Palak paneer with its fresh ginger especially. The staff were courteous and efficient and accommodating. One note: right now the restaurant doesn't have a sign out front so make sure you navigate by the address. read more

A much needed addition to our community. Great friendly staff who continually checked in on me. The food was excellent and authentic.

First time here, looked a little sketch at first. Do not judge until you've tried it. So amazing!! Despite them having a leak problem with their ceilings due to the heavy rain recently, it definitely exceeded my expectations. Perfect little gem. Delicious! read more

I get consistently amazing food delivered from this spot, and someday I hope to dine in here. The basic chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and mango lassi's always hit. Occasionally the medium spice level tastes mild, so if you can handle a little heat I recommend spicy. Shahi paneer is also super good. read more

I liked it. It's pretty good. Naan's nice and soft. I mostly just do takeout. It's basic Indian restaurant I don't know what you're expecting for ambiance. Just go, the food's good. Not everything has to be fancy and over the top. Just a basic, "What do you want to eat?" Is good enough for me. That's what I have to say about the service. It's good. Just go, it's good food. I like the garbanzo beans and paneer masala. read more

Solid food. Parking is no issue. It can get frustrating trying order even more so on the phone as many staff members despite being nice are very difficult to understand and they don't understand you as English is not their primary language. Lots of seating areas but lacks the ambiance to make you want to stay and eat. Pricing could be a bit less or portions be a bit more. I wish they had a more convenient manner to know their specials. 3.5 stars that I round up cause I can feel the warmth coming from this place. read more

Of all the cuisines to choose from, Indian is probably one of the last ones I would think of to eat, let alone suggest for others to try with me if I'm out and about. Aside from the occasional work parties where Indian food is served to accommodate our employee base, I probably eat Indian food once a year, every other year. Working in rural Lamont, CA however, there's not much to choose from aside from your franchise fast food stops or your mom & pop Mexican restaurants. So if you're looking to add variety to your daily lunch routine, you can call to order at Indian Oven. Located in an unassuming truck stop along Weedpatch Hwy, you'd probably miss this location if you're not paying close attention. As you enter, your senses will immediately recognize the blended scents of roasted Indian spices. For my first time and being that I wanted something easy to eat like a handheld sammie, I opted for the Tandoori Chicken Wrap. I thought I'd be getting a 6-inch wrap but as you can see, the wrap was almost as long as the keyboard (shown for reference purposes). Let me tell you, this wrap weighed at least a good 3.5-4.0 lbs. As you can see from the cross section, the wrap is filled with chicken breast pieces that were sautéed with tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and spices. You can choose from either the plain or garlic naan. I opted for the garlic naan although I didn't get much of the garlic flavor from it. Overall, the wrap was solid and had a good amount of heat. I also ordered Vegetable Samosas which are completely vegetarian. They were crispy pouches filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas and deep fried til golden brown. It came with the green chutney and tamarind sauce for dipping. The highlight of this meal was definitely the chutney which was refreshing and packed with heat. You can taste the cilantro and mint combo which when eaten with the samosa added a burst of freshness. I found the samosa was too filling and dense. My total came out to $12.97 which is not bad for the amount of food you get. I actually just ate about 1/3 of the wrap and 1 of the samosas and I was already full. If you happen to be passing along Hwy 58 and the craving for Indian food strikes, exit Weedpatch Hwy and have yourself a snack. This place is also open from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm which is great for travelers and locals looking for a delicious filling meal read more

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This place is hidden behind an unassuming exterior. You wouldn't know what to expect. Let me tell you, it was delicious!! Fresh authentic flavors. Spiced as you request. We started with the Veggie samosas with Chana a spiced chickpea topping. Had a nice kick, and the samosas were crispy and filled with tasty goodness. Tandoori chicken was perfection. All the crisp roasted goodness you are looking for, and nice and moist inside. Garlic nan was fluffy and a great addition to the meal. The chicken dish Hubby got was so creamy and spicy just the way he wanted it. Next trip we are trying one of the rice dishes. They looked phenomenal when delivered to a near by table. Our server was friendly and helpful, and advised she was looking forward to our next visit. Always a nice touch to feel welcome. read more

Amazing tasting food. Our family has gotten takeout here a handful of times and we always love the food! We're really happy they have online delivery now. read more

The food is very good but be careful, I like a hot Curry, but when it's somewhere new to me I always go medium, the medium here is very hot. I'm talking sneezing runny nose mouth on fire hot The chicken tikka masala was a little too red for My liking, the aloo gobi was great, naan breads were hot and fresh. You may think twice about paying a visit here as It's in the back of a very scruffy dodgy looking Truck stop. But please give it a go you will be Pleasantly surprised. Only to go orders at the moment. My to go order will probably feed me for 3 days. Good sized portions. read more

The Indian Oven - Top chicken tikka masala Left is aloo gobi Bowl in bottom is both mixed with rice ready to go in my tummy. - Indian Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food is good depending on the cook it can be amazing. I like my food spicy and that will only depend on the cook. Recently the new cook does not cook spicy. These couple of months the service is really slow. If you are planing to eat in- At one time it was 15 minutes wait time now it's around 40-50 minute wait Time. Something big to consider If you planning to order in the restauran. read more

Great food.. our usual when we pass by this place is chicken Tikka,garlic naan( the best!) and chicken Tikka masala.huge quantity and tastes so fresh every time we go there. read more

I've really been into Indian food lately and been trying out new places. Saturday I decided to try out Indian Oven. I ordered samosas, garlic naan and chicken vindaloo. The highlight of the meal were the samosas, they were delicious. Packed full of filling and very flavorful and the green chutney is probably the best I've had at any Indian restaurant here in town lately. The naan was a miss for me, it was lacking flavor and it was a bit hard and chewy as though it was old or maybe just overbaked. The chicken vindaloo was alright, the chicken was cooked very fell, it fell apart with a fork and was nice and moist. The heat was good, it had a nice spice that I really enjoyed but the actual vindaloo sauce was sweet, I was really surprised as I've never had chicken vindaloo that starts out sweet. I didn't really care for it on that note but I did love the spicy that followed the initial hit of sweet. Overall it was an ok experience but I've had better. I might give it another go just for those samosas, I'll try a different entrée next time. read more

At 9 months pregnant I was craving hardcore Indian food and my husband told me this place close to where we used to train for our CDLs and told me how amazing the food is here. I have to say this is the best Indian food in Bakersfield hands down, after being disappointed with other restaurants here (NW side) IYKYK We got the chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani, tandoori chicken masala, lentil soup, raita, vegetarian samosas and garlic naan. Everything was made fresh and everything was so flavorful this place will be my number one place to get Indian food when I'm craving or anytime read more

We ordered mild Shrimp Masala , medium Chicken Makhni , with Plain Rice and Garlic Naan to go. The order took about 45 minutes to get prepared. The garlic Naan was a little hard so not as pleasant to eat. But the rest of the items were delicious and the perfect level of spice. We are not as familiar with Indian food, but nonetheless the food was delicious for us. read more

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We've had the chicken tikka masala, rice, and the tandoori chicken tikka. Food was very good each time. The restaurant is attached to a gas station/truck stop. read more

Great food, love the naan, place needs a little TLC but great Indian food, overall one good spot

Like always the service and food was delicious! Arash and JJ were on the floor today. Jj was our server, he offered us options, drinks, etc. Took my dad and he loved everything. We had a couple different items, butter chicken (can't ever go wrong here!) chicken tandoori, shrimp masala, white rice, yellow rice and masala chai tea. Would've had dessert but we were so full! It was absolutely delicious and the service was great. Would've taken more pics but I couldn't wait to eat. read more

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Absolutely delicious food. Didn't expect much, and we were so pleasantly surprised. Chana masala, chicken tikka masala, sag paneer, and the naan were outstanding. Great flavors in the sauces as well. The filling for the samosas was delicious; the pastry seemed a little overworked and slightly tough, but we still reordered! We ordered takeout. read more

This was a nice surprise. They have a very full menu full of just what you would expect. All of our favorites were available, with the exception of korma. It doesn't matter, we still had plenty to select from. There were four of us. We started out with vegetable pakora, which was a full plate of a great selection of veggies. The sauces on the side were exactly as expected, traditional and tasty. We had BAINGAN BHARTHA in the spice level medium and MATTAR PANEER, CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA in the spice level mild. The spice levels were spot on and satisfied the varied tolerances at the table. With this we had 2 orders of NAAN. This was plenty of food to feed all four of us and take enough home for 3 of us the next day. We were out of towners who ran in here about 45 minutes before they closed but the food was fresh and the service very pleasant. I'll admit the location is strange. It seems like perhaps an old gas station? Inside it has modest , lovely wall art, tile floors and mostly booths. We were the only folks there so it wasn't noisy. Don't judge it by the outside, the food is good and worth the stop! And let me tell you, the packed up orders were backed up all night. It is popular because the food is good. read more

Food quality really bad now it used to be top notch.They use a lot masala in food which nobody can digest.Thanks

Without a doubt, this is the finest Indian food I've had since living in the UK--a country renowned for its competitive Indian cuisine scene. In fact, it rivals the very best! Indian food is all about the perfect balance of fragrant spices, just the right amount of heat, tender meats, and the comfort that comes from a meal designed for sharing and savoring. Every dish is crafted with care and passion. This place isn't just a restaurant or delivery; it's a haven for anyone seeking authentic Indian flavors, and I can't recommend it enough. read more

Great food and great service the lamb curry and garlic naan is the best I have ever had the lassi is also very good

Great food full of flavors! My favorite was the aloo paratha with authentic homemade white butter! The malai kofta was epic, so delicious! Thanks for the lip smacking food Indian oven! read more

Delicious food, reasonableprices. Will stop again when passing through, on Route 66. Loved their garlic Naan and Saag.

Got a pick up while our way to camping in the Death Valley and the food was pretty good. I ordered dal makhani, chicken curry, Rotis and plain Nan. Really liked the chicken curry and the dal makhani was pretty decent too. They have parking space too so really convenient for pick up. Overall good food and recommend stopping by. read more

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Great food and service. Portion is plenty for 4 to 5 people. I would definitely recommend it. Also, their Chai seems to be very popular.

Such a good food....feels like home made. The Doodh Patti is very traditionally Lahori Chai. Wonderful staff and clean and decent place. read more

Awesome food. Only down side is they are very busy. But that's a good thing I suppose. Servers where actually doing their best to give good service. Great plaCe and great food. read more

The Indian Oven - Indian Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great food, love the flavors, definitely recommend, also the dish we got was spicy, so so delicious!