A Hidden Gem in Oceanside - Amazing Food Every Time! Turmeric Hut has become one of our family's favorite restaurants in Oceanside. I've been there for both lunch and dinner, and every time I leave happy. The food is consistently delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices are absolutely worth it. I was first introduced to Turmeric Hut during the Taste of Oceanside event and was blown away by how amazing their sample was. It was so good that I've been back many times since, and it never disappoints. The butter chicken is a must-try--rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And the naan is fabulous, fresh, and the perfect complement to every meal. If you're looking for excellent Indian food in Oceanside, I highly recommend Turmeric Hut. My family and I love it! read more

First time trying this placed and was accused of being too poor! Yea this just happened, I ordered food from this place to try it for the first time, signed up for their website notifications and gave him 30 minutes. Walked in there and immediately I realized that had no idea that anyone was coming to pick up food.. I showed them the confirmation on their own website with purchase number, showed them their text. Confirmation showed them my credit card receipt. They looked at their computer and didn't have the order in their system, so obviously it was my fault. The old gentleman they suggested that I didn't have enough room on my credit card and the charge was denied. He literally said I was too poor to eat there. F$-@ this restaurant! Their food may be good, I don't know. All I will say is I will never go to this place again and if you do, do not try and buy off of their website. They will rip you off. I'm disputing the charge now read more

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I have to try every Indian restaurant in town. I want to know which is the best. This would be second on my list in Oceanside. We tried their weekend brunch; 11:30-2:30. I love a buffet. This way I can come back and get a regular meal that I know I will like. They have a nice spread. Pictures included. Service was okay and the place is small but smells great. read more

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I couldn't make it to the yelp event for this establishment however, I did call and had some exceptional help. I was greeted by an individual who's sense of urgency to help me with some questions I had was on high alert. Place is in a good location. read more

We finally stopped by for the weekend buffet , and wow, what a spread! At $20 per person, it's such a great value for the variety and freshness. There's a nice balance of vegetarian and meat dishes, and everything tastes like it's made with care. The chai is self-serve and perfectly spiced, and it just ties the whole experience together. It's such a fun way to sample the menu before deciding what to order for takeout next time. Warm, flavorful, and full of color this is the kind of spot that turns "just lunch" into a little celebration read more

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Going to try something new turned out to be amazing and looking forward to returning. Staff 5-star, Ambiance 4-star and the food I wish to say a 10-star. I'm new to this type of food but man the meat tender, flavors great, sauces just amazing. Great Job to the chef and waitstaff. read more

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Excellent Indian food and friendly service! Had chicken curry, tikka masala, and naan bread, and it was all wonderful. As good as any Indian food I've had. Will be back! read more

Small family owned restaurant with well presented Indian food. We came for the lunch buffet after church and were impressed by the offerings. The sweetest surprise was the chai tea is also included in the buffet. I am really picky when it comes to naan bread. Theirs is actually in my top 3, and l LOVE Indian food (read: l eat a lot of it). Even when l came back to it maybe 10 mins later, it was still pillowy soft. Amazing! The inside has maybe 4 tables and there is also seating outside. We will definitely come back. I am thankful to Yelpers not leading us astray on this one. Wish l had come here 3 years ago when we had just moved here. We have been missing out! read more

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The lunch buffet was lovely and had 4 vegetarian options, in addition to rice, spicy pickles, plain naan, masala tea & a dessert. The dessert was a creation of the owner's that was super tasty with rice, tapioca, mango, raisins, and more. The price was great too at only $20. read more

The chicken tikka masala and saag are delicious here. We have done take out here and sat inside, where this is plenty of seating. Their lunch buffet is popular. I say don't leave without trying their gulaab jamun. Service is fast and friendly and the food is so fresh! Plenty of free parking and one of my favorite inidan restaurants in north county! read more

My husband and I went here with a craving for Indian food. The staff was very helpful with finding menu options for the each of us. The portions are definitely individual, and on the pricier side, but totally worth it! It's pretty quiet in there, and our food came fast which was nice. I'm not going to lie, I'm weak when it comes to spice, I even got mild! When one of the staff came to check on us, he took my food for me and added more cream, which I thought was very nice. We'll be back soon! read more

Finally-authentic Indian cuisine plus personable, excellent service in North San Diego County! We enjoyed the amazing dishes with mild spice levels as requested (yes, they actually listened!) including aloo gobi, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and more! Be sure to chat with the owner. She's terrific. We will definitely be back. read more

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Ambiance..nice decor and organized Service..too a little long but they had alot of orders Food..we got chiwmein..butter chicken..naan..Gobi manchurian..All tasted good and good quantity. I like how they ask spice level and had indian drinks and desserts too..need to come back to try chaat. I like how they had to go cups and utensils outside for you to grab read more

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It never disappoints me. My favorite is the butter chicken. Great flavor! My second one I like is the tikka masala. Both dishes have tender chicken. Their Nan is delicious as well. You really can't go wrong here. read more

I had the best chaat ever today!!! they made us fresh chaat on the spot and it was fabulous. Very authentic taste. My fav was the pani puri! and the way Pratiksha put it together, it hit the spot!! Dahi vada and bhel puri were equally good! Finally some great authentic tasting Indian food in San Diego! Great job guys!! read more

Our neighbors told us about this place and WOW SO GOOD!! My husband and I went to The Turmeric Hut and were absolutely blown away! We had the chicken tikka masala, pakoda, and a cold beer, and every bite felt so fresh and flavorful. The garlic cilantro naan was perfectly soft. What really made it special was how everything tasted homemade and vibrant, not heavy or overly spiced. Such a gem in Oceanside. We can't wait to go back! read more

Food and service were excellent. Loved all the various items for the buffet. Will definitely be back

I ordered the chicken Tiki masala with some butter naan bread. Food was flavored nicely. The sauce for the chicken masala was different than I've tried a different places but still fine. Naan bread was very stale and overcooked. Might come back and try something different. read more

Turmeric Hut - Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Their chicken tikka masala has a unique yellow masala sauce. It wasn't bad, per se, just quite different and not what I expected for that dish. The naan was alright. read more

I loved this restaurant, great Indian food, really authentic, great customer service, lovely staff. Will return. thank you, Priya.

Great food, excellent customer service. Cant say much for the dining room since I got a to go order. But it did look invinting and casual inside. This is real close to my house, so it will be my goto fix when in the mood for indian food. read more

My husband and I tried this place out for the first time. We decided it was a take out order night. We placed the order and the order was filled in about 10-15 min.. The service was quick and friendly. Our order: 1- Mango Lassi 1- Shrimp Biryani 1- Onion naan 1- Garlic naan 1- Rice pudding 1- Chicken Vindaloo with rice = $66 Because it was our first time here we decided to keep the spice level low, a 2 for the Shrimp Biryani. Thank goodness that we did because it was quite spicy. Good flavor though and plenty of good sized shrimp. The Chicken vindaloo seemed a bit more tart than I'm used to, but it didn't stop me from eating it. The naan's were good but to our surprise the onion had a kick to it. My rice pudding dessert was delicious. I didn't warm it up and it was good enough for me. It had a few raisins which added a little more sweetness to the dish. This spot had indoor and outdoor seating available. It is clean, a smaller space inside the building. Wine and beer is available. I enjoyed my mango lassi. I would like to return and try some other dishes. I didn't take pic of our take out food when we reached home. read more

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Finally found an Indian restaurant in North county that I can gush about! I ordered lunch via Grubhub today: the butter chicken, garlic naan, onion and veggie pakoras (fritters), and paani puri. Every dish just burst with flavor. Will be back to try their extensive selection of other chaats next time. My only caveat would be that Tumeric Hut is slightly more costly than most casual Indian spots, but the flavors you get here are worth it! read more

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Long overdue review. I thanked all the gods when they finally opened a few years ago. Oceanside used to be an Indian food desert - now there are a couple options. This is still the best Indian spot in the area. Great menu and selection of chaat. read more

This tiny restaurant only has 5 tables, and all were taken when I was there. The lunch buffet is $21 per plus tip. They offer their chai in cute yellow mugs, but the mugs are sitting on a paper mat that needs replacing. They offer 4 kinds of chicken dishes and four to six vegetarian dishes. The Aloo Gosht was really good. There's a dosa station at the front, which they offered me after 25 minutes into my meal. I had to make room in my tummy, and it was worth it. Delicious! The Shahi Tukda desert (sourdough bread deep fried in ghee, milk, cardamom, saffron, topped with nuts) was phenomenal. She even gave me a cup to go. Some of the things you usually see at Indian food buffets are missing: papadams, salad, orange slices, mint chutney, and kheer pudding. You're not required to use a new plate with every trip to the buffet, which is per CA law, but unfortunate given how careless some patrons are. They didn't offer me water after 20 minutes into my meal, so when I asked for it I learned that it's via a self serve dispenser around the corner from the tables. Service was otherwise good. read more

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Great food. I usually order Uber Eats so I don't know the service or ambiance but the food has never disappointed

The Turmeric Hut is Oceanside's first and original Indian restaurant that has been serving Oceanside with their authentic recipes for over 3 years. Turmeric Hut is located just south of the 76 Hwy within the Old Grove Marketplace which is also home to Ralph's & Lowes. They have plenty of parking in the lot for the plaza and they are even accessible using public transportation using the 309 bus. You will easily recognize their storefront with the bright , bold and detailed photograph posters of their famous dishes which are showcased all over their entrance. Upon entering, you'll be immersed within the authentic Indian decor, artwork and memorabilia; even the interior motif colors are that of the turmeric vegetable. There's a lot of thought, care and love that went into it. Their seating is suitable for couples and even small groups, but may feel too cramped for kids who want to run around. Turmeric Hut has an interesting & innovative POS system that allows for customers to order their food from the counter in-person or from an easy-to-use digital tablet with a tap of their online menu. This system also allows customers to order ahead of time online for pickup or even place an order for delivery. Their menu consists of many favorites such as: mango chicken curry, chicken korma, butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, paneer tikka masala, yellow daal, zucchini masala, channa masala, tandoori shrimp, samosas, a plethora of vegetarian options, their famous chicken tikka masala and many many more. I also love that Turmeric Hut is a small business that is family-owned serving the community with love. I highly recommend this original Indian OG restaurant. read more

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We are from the coachella valley and we don't have many options when it comes to Indian cuisine. When we go out of town we always look for an Indian or Vietnamese restaurants. We have tried a few in the LA and riverside area and hands down this has to be the best we have had. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We are Mexican and love our spicy food. What we enjoyed was the fact that they have a level of spice on each dish. We ordered a 7, but honestly we should have ordered a 5 because it was so spicy. Regardless, we enjoyed our food and the staff is extremely helpful and attentive. If you are looking for amazing Indian food. THIS IS THE SPOT. read more

When I needed a hearty meal and was driving on the 76, a quick scan showed me this place and I'm so glad we went. As someone who loves spicy food, I was pleasantly surprised by the spicy level 10 here and just how hot and flavorful it was. The garlic cheese naan was some of the best I've ever eaten. There's no way there would have been leftovers. You can't go wrong with chicken tikka masala, as Turmeric Hut nailed it with some of the best I've ever had. Also, the chai was amazing. Just wish I would have drank it slower to enjoy it longer. The lady who runs it, Priya, is super kind and was offering up samples to patrons who may have never experienced high quality food such as this. She's the kind of person as to why we love supporting small businesses. Can't wait for my next meal. read more

Turmeric Hut - Indian Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Cheese Naan. - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food is always amazing here. Also always met with a kind smile when I visit! Definitely recommend it! read more

such amazing food and great service! Truly authentic Indian food which is freshly cooked. Will be coming back for sure!

Love coming in for lunch. Great service and food. I love the tikka masala with mushroom or chk & all of there nan is delicious. The rice dishes are super flavorful too. Great spot to grab lunch or take away. Very kind family runs the spot so its a great go to. read more

Great food! The owner Priya is so sweet and hospitable! We had a great experience and absolutely loved the food!! Yum!!!!

I was immediately transported to a different country. The decorations, the art work and colors are so carefully and artfully put together. The images on the screen of India are breathtaking. Our waiter was polite and attentive with considerate suggestions. He let me know the goat has a tough texture and the lamb is soft. I do like goat but I chose the lamb Briyani (so delish). I love spicy food cause I was raised to eat spicy food but he made it a point to make me aware of the spicy level and he said on a level from 1 to 10 how spicy do you want it, so I chose 5 and it was not too hot just the right level of hot for me The food was prepared carefully and served in culturally authentic dish ware. The entire experience felt effortless and delightful from the moment we entered. It's clear that the kitchen takes its craft seriously, and the family oriented staff adds the extra touch of care and love. I got to meet the owner Priya and she shared with me the meaning of every color painted inside. She pointed out the basic 3 colors of the turmeric plant painted in the restaurant (Our conversation was compelling and deep. It's unusual to find a restaurant that excels at food, service, and ambience. Everything tasted fresh and served joyfully with a relaxed energy. I'm really impressed, this is the type of place where I would gladly bring friends and family. So very happy that I chose this place! read more

Turmeric Hut - Indian Restaurant - Lamb Biryani, Pav Baaji, Garlic Naan, Mango Chicken Curry Paneer Pakoda, Mix Vegetables Pakoda, Mushroom Tikka Masala with Turmeric Rice. - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The food was amazing!! We went to the lunch buffet and there was lots of flavor in every dish. We also met the owner and founder who was kind enough to offer us a special dessert not in the buffet. Service was great and the ambiance was warm and inviting. Good vibes here with lots of artwork on the wall. WORTH IT!!! read more

My husband and I decided to try their weekend brunch buffet after watching a local Instagram post and I'm all about trying local spots. Welp, I would give them 3.5 stars for the naan, tandoori chicken, and chai tea. The "mango" dessert was also pretty good. Everything else was just okay and lacked flavor. Due to great service by the young man helping us, I would bump them up to 4 stars. Restaurant also looked well kept for a small restaurant. I'd say give them a try and support local! read more

Amazing! Turmeric Hut is my "go to" place for Indian food every time. My favorites are Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka Masala, & Dal Makhani. The flavors are authentic, delicious, & when I ask for spicy, they always deliver. Mix that in with how welcoming and friendly the owners are; you definitely need to give it a try! read more

Lots of vegan options almost all the veggie options can be made vegan. Food is flavorful. We appreciate the tumeric rice. We wish there was a vegan friendly bread option too though. read more

Turmeric Hut - Indian Restaurant - Vegan options! - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

Not going to lie I love coming here the food was phenomenal, they go to sunset market, doordash etc. read more

Turmeric Hut - Indian Restaurant - Aloo gobi which is potatoes peas broccoli with this nice savory seasoning sauce. Chicken Tikka masala, and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Oceanside, California

I have been visiting Turmeric Hut since its opening. The quality of their cuisine is consistently excellent, and any dish on the menu is reliably satisfying. They grind their own spices, ensuring optimal flavor and freshness. Turmeric Hut has established itself as the benchmark for Indian cuisine when compared to other establishments in the region. read more

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