Unique Indian fusion experience. Heavy on the bright colored food and decor. My mango lassi was a dessert in a glass. Very sweet, candy sprinkles included. Really enjoyed the garlic naan. Warm, soft, and fresh. Don't let the tri-colored chicken throw you off. Bright red, bright green, and black. Each color has a flavor all its own. Delicious. Service was good. Plenty of metered parking. read more

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Yantra Kitchen is a very good Indian fusion restaurant located in the heart of Little India. What they offer is a really wide selection of food based in the cuisine of India. What's different about this restaurant, compared to many of the other restaurants in the area, is that they really put just enough of a twist on their dishes that they really become very interesting. The interior of this restaurant is very nicely designed. You can tell that when they took over the space they really did and very nice redesign. The overall area is open, airy, and the tables are well spaced apart. They also have a nice outdoor dining space. So, you have your choice. The one thing I will say is that you really need to be strong about telling the hostess where you want to sit. For example, on my most recent visit to this restaurant, we walked in, and we were the first people there. We were given a table and that was fine. The problem was, the next people that came in the hostess sat them right next to us. So, for a long time, all we could hear was their loud conversation going on just a foot or so away from us. As the restaurant filled up, as the day went on, this became not quite such a problem. But, I believe that they should really teach their staff that it's really the best idea to separate customers when they come in and the restaurant has not yet filled up. This is just something to keep in mind, because I'm sure they're happy to seat you at any table that is open if you ask for a specific location. Overall, I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is very well prepared with very good ingredients. There's a lot of variety you can choose from. And, it's a fun place to eat. read more

Beautiful interior. Cool outdoor dining area. Food was delicious. Service very friendly. I would definitely come back! I want to try some of those in-house made popsicles. Next time! Update 11/10/23 I received a message letting me know that the staff wasn't being given their tips. If you go, be sure to bring cash -- even if only to tip the staff! Not sure if this is a real claim, but if so, not sure why the owner would find this acceptable. It wont make your people respect or work hard for you. read more

Yantra Kitchen - Always wanted to try this! It was delicious. - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

This place always hits the spot! Their food is delicious and the service is great. The Vegetarian dishes are always a hit. You know the food is good when even your super critical Indian parents love it. And what's really awesome is that the food not only tastes great, but it looks amazing! I loved how there was even an edible flower on the curries for presentation. They REALLY pay attention to the details unlike a lot of other establishments. I also appreciate how modern and aesthetic it looks inside. There's a lot of Indian restaurants located elsewhere along Pioneer Blvd in Artesia that definitely do not serve food as tasty nor offer the quality service and atmosphere that Yantra provides. Restaurants like these genuinely deserve the business. I'd highly recommend a visit! read more

Yantra Kitchen - Butter Paneer Masala (right) and Baingan Bhartha (left) with Garlic Naan bread. - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

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I was here about 2 years ago with my wife. Food and service were phenomenal. Yesterday I brought my 14 yr old daughter, who is a very picky eater, we dropped by for an early dinner before going back to the local skating rink. My daughter had the Spaghetti Arrabbiata (mild-spicy) with chicken, which was a gamble because she usually just likes her spaghetti plain, but since our waiter recommended it knowing she was picky. My daughter devoured it, and the bread I ordered. I had the Amritsari Chole with rice and Garlic Naan bread. I had been craving a meal like this for some time and Yantra Kitchen did not disappoint (again). Place was clean and again food & service were phenomenal. Highly recommend this place, I wish I could eat here more often but live out of the area. Best part was eating my daughter's leftovers today : ) read more

This place has is bright and stylish and has a hip vibe. We opted for a vegetarian evening and had several delicious and savory dishes. The Aloo Tikki with Channa Masala was spicy sweet and a perfect appetizer. My favorite dish was was the Baingan Bhartha which was a rich and lightly smokey eggplant dish. That paired with the Garlic Naan and the Riata (yogurt sauce) was a perfect bite. The portions are large and the service was excellent. The server was pleasant and very attentive. Definitely on my list of places to come back to. read more

I've had Yantra bookmarked for a while. Hubby mentioned that he was craving Indian food so I suggested this place and I'm glad we checked it out. My mom was with us and she was excited as it's been a long while since she's had Indian food. Walking in was slightly concerning because only one other party was dining at the time. I realize that it was early-ish (5:30pm on a Saturday) but I wasn't expecting the place to be completely empty. Luckily, the empty dining area was not a reflection of their food because every single item that we ordered was super delicious! We started with the Samosas. They were good. What really caught my attention was the tamarind chutney which I usually skip but this one wasn't overly sweet. https://bit.ly/434vJUl The Papaya Salad, though it wasn't sculpted into a tower as I've seen in their photos, the flavor did wow me. The sweet pieces of cubed papaya were dressed in vinegar and black pepper with a side of arugula and pickled onions. This was a light and refreshing dish and a perfect palate cleanser in between bites of other dishes. https://bit.ly/3Xx2fND The Yellow Dal Tadka wowed me. Like, really wowed me! Not sure what magic is performed from their blend of spices but this is a dish that I would order on every single visit. https://bit.ly/46pjDYO Side note: I don't usually order yellow lentils but when I inquired about the black lentils, the waiter informed me that they were made with ghee. So he recommended the yellow lentils which are already made vegan. The Baingan Bhartha wowed me as well. So much flavor in this tandoori smoked eggplant and tasty onion-tomato masala. Again with the magical blend of spices... so good! https://bit.ly/46uV24I By the time we completed our meal, the dining room was about 1/3rd filled up. The decor is very modern and they were playing a really good playlist. I asked the waitress and she said it was called "Restaurant Lounge" on Spotify. Service was good, friendly, and helpful. The menu marks what is vegetarian but if you visit the online menu, it marks what is vegan. Staff can also help clarify. Parking is easy. There's a large parking lot behind the restaurant that can be accessed through the driveway next to the restaurant or off of 186th St. The first hour is free and each additional hour is only $1. I'm definitely interested in coming back here! I'm thinking this might be a good spot to bring my family for my birthday meal :) read more

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I want to be clear - this review is strictly regarding our SERVICE experience with Yantra Kitchen as our wedding caterer. We hired Yantra Kitchen to be our wedding caterer after eating at the restaurant. Their food is fantastic - from taste to presentation, and we knew immediately we wanted them to cater our wedding. Unfortunately, we had several issues working with Yantra as a wedding caterer. 1) Communication - despite having specific questions regarding kitchen needs, arrival/depart times, what services their team would do, menu choices, etc, the chef provided general answers without specific answers. Despite me, my husband, and wedding planner all asking for clarification in different ways, the chef simply continued to assure us that he and his team had "catered several weddings and knew what they were doing." He was dismissive of our questions and the needs of our venue which ultimately led to several issues the day of our wedding. 2) Contract - Yantra did not draft/write/send us a contract. They sent us a contract they had previously used with another couple and we used that contract as a model to draft our own. We drafted a contract and had it reviewed by our planner and then sent it to Yantra to review and sign. The contract included arrival and depart times, the chosen menu, and outlined the services that were expected by us and the venue (preparation of food, set up of cocktail hour and dinner buffet, bussing tables, filling water, cleaning up of kitchen area, etc). This contract was signed by Yantra's chef without changes, questions, or concerns. At 9:30 PM the night before our wedding, Yantra's chef called my husband and claimed that one of our listed appetizers "was in fine print on the contract" and he was not prepared to provide them. There was no fine print on the contract - everything was in the same font in bullet point format. The chef had also reviewed and signed this contract months prior to our event date. He also said it would be difficult to provide coffee in addition to tea. We again explained we had clearly asked and paid for tea AND coffee. Therefore, the expectation was both. As a South Asian couple having a traditional South Asian/Hindu wedding, tea and coffee were an important part to our wedding reception. He said that he could try to provide both for an additional fee. We found this behavior exceptionally unprofessional. Not only was Yantra making an attempt to bargain with us after already signing a contract, he was doing it the night before our wedding when our stress and emotions were high. It was disrespectful, inconsiderate, and unprofessional behavior. 3) Timeliness and adherence to contract terms - A -- Yantra team was supposed to arrive at our venue for set up at 1 PM. They arrived at 4 PM (when our ceremony was starting). While our cocktail and dinner buffets were prepared on time, Yantra did not bring tea/coffee cups and saucers. As they were 3 hours late, this was not noticed until much later in the evening when there was less time to find a solution. When asked why tea/coffee cups and saucers were not provided, the chef stated "he provided a discounted package that did not include tea/coffee cups and saucers". There was no discounted package deal. Additionally, our planner had asked at least 3 times via email if additional rental equipment was he needed and he said no. Our planner had to purchase paper to-go coffee cups from Smart and Final during our wedding reception. B -- Yantra was contracted to stay for 1 hour after our event ended to ensure that they met all the clean up requirements. We made our exit at 11:30 PM and while our security staff was coordinating our exit, Yantra and his team left without bussing tables or cleaning up the kitchen area. As a result, our bridal party, college friends, and family members stayed from 11:30 PM-2:30 AM to clean up our reception site to ensure we received our security deposit back from our venue. C -- Yantra was very late to provide a COI to our venue requiring our planner to follow up with them repeatedly. Again, in our contract, it clearly provided a deadline for providing a COI to the venue (per our venue requirements). Providing bad service doesn't outweigh making good food. There are plenty of caterers and restaurants that provide BOTH good food and service. We feel it's only fair to share our experience so other couples are aware. read more

This was one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I came to order food to-go and was told it would be ready in 10 minutes. I waited 20 minutes without complaining, because I understand sometimes it takes a bit longer. I even decided to order an appetizer while waiting which NEVER even came. I kept checking on my order and they kept saying "5 more minutes" every time. They were straight up ignoring us nobody came to update us, apologize, or even acknowledge the delay. After 45 minutes, I finally asked for a refund because NOTHING was ready not even the appetizer I ordered while waiting there. Only then the guy casually admits, "Oh, I messed up your order, someone took it." Then WHY didn't you tell me THAT 45 minutes ago when you saw me sitting there waiting? You told me 10 minutes that's the ONLY reason I even placed the order. Absolutely unprofessional, zero communication, and terrible service. If your kitchen is backed up, SAY IT. Don't lie about wait times and then ignore your customers like we don't exist. Never coming back. read more

Food was delicious ! The place is cozy with good customer service. Definitely on my spot list for India cuisine

Came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely making the ambience feel more high quality. The staff was friendly enough. We ordered 1 app and 2 entrees which was waaay more than enough for 3 adults. Food was good and I could eat it butter chicken forever if my stomach allowed. Chicken was a bit dry in my opinion but the flavors were overall good and the food seemed to be of good quality. read more

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Great meal, great attention to detail, great service. I don't know why it took me so long to finally try this place, but I hope it succeeds and I hope it gets the praise it deserves. Not only was the food delicious (we only tried the authentic dishes, I will try some of the fusion menu next time), I thought the attention to detail from the flavor of the chutney to the specific flavors was on point. Will be back! read more

Yantra Kitchen - Fish Fry - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

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Great Chicken Tikka masala and butter chicken. Samosas were tasty, garlic nan and regular nan were good as well. Service was exceptional, very friendly. read more

Shout out to Raj / for bringing our order out super fast. Every dish tasted fresh an amazing specially for middle of the week and middle of the day. Wish they had more vegetarian options since the meat isnt halal which limits options for a lot of the guest who visit cerritos. Loved that it was clean including the restrooms which is a biggest plus for dining there! Chai was surprisingly good - i asked for no sugar but still got it :) but again the food came fast so prob overlooked that request! Will be coming back forsure! read more

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The king prawns and goat were delicious. Our server was very attentive It was slow when entered but got real busy. Their kulfi was disappointing read more

Amazing papdi chaat, kofta and butter chicken. Everything was perfect with great customer service. read more

Yantra Kitchen - Yantra Papdi Chaat - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

Wasn't really sure if where we parked was their parking lot, as it was a very tight multi-level garage but was complimentary. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty steady in terms of customers and noise level. Staff are nice and for the most part attentive. We ordered the chicken tikki masala for $20 and the go go coconut curry chicken with a medium spice heat level. Both chicken dishes had a good amount of heat with amazing flavors. It came with rice and it was just chicken in the masala and curry no other ingredients, good amount and good chunks too. read more

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I needed a somewhat decent place to take my Valentine to for dinner, wanting to avoid the big box popular places and found this little gem. In the heart of little India, this place stands out due to its modern interior and exterior looks. The dining room is clean and the family working there are providing good service for the evening. The food is on par for the area. Nothing out of the ordinary or special, but solid and authentic. My wife and I enjoyed our food and a nice walk up and down the boulevard to digest afterward. Pricewise, you can find cheaper. But not with the ambiance and cleanliness I saw here. Mike out. read more

Yantra Kitchen - Valentine dinner - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

So firstly the service sucked. We had to wait awhile and the food was misleading. The Macau noodles were not indo chinese. Secondly the chicken fajitas were just boiled chicken with no flavor. Not even wrapped like to should be. It didn't even come with rice or naan. Poor excuse. read more

My second time coming to this place and it alwayssss hits the spot. You have to get the Malai Kofta it has me levitating and and creaming I mean screaming read more

This place was a great find in Artesia. I picked it for the truffle naan, and it did not disappoint Ample parking, wonderful ambiance inside, and food was so delicious! Servers were attentive. Will definitely go back. read more

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We made a reservation here through my boyfriend's Yelp. We had a party of four and arrived five minutes early. I told the host about our reservation and she seemed confused and asked for the name, I told her the name and showed her the text we received for the reservation. She told us to wait five minutes. They cleared a table for us in between two bigger parties. It was pretty crowded and there were only 2 servers in the whole restaurant. We had been seated for more than 20 minutes, had not received menus, water or any type of service, when it seemed like every one else in the restaurant had food at their tables or were being served. To even look at a menu we had to grab them from the last party next to us that had recently left. We kept asking the waiter that we were ready to order, but he would repeatedly tell us to wait and then go serve or clean tables elsewhere. He then told us that we had to wait even longer for him to clean up for a bigger party that had just arrived and he was going to seat and serve them before us. I understand that they were busy and short staffed, but this was just unacceptable. People should be served based on when they are seated and not party size. That was about the last straw so after waiting almost 30 minutes to get any kind of service we left to get dinner somewhere else. read more

時間讓深的東西更深， 讓淺的的東西更淺，看的淡一點， 傷就會少一些，時間過了，很多東西自然就散了，人生本來就不可能事事都如意， 要知道人生其實就如一場戲呀～ 談到咖哩， 當然不能只顧日本口味的， 印度咖喱也是另一個完全不同的層次， 嘎意的人，青菜蘿蔔是各有所好的， 第一次來Artesia 的小印度試試這家印度菜， 很好餵養的我， 也是很喜歡， 反正我很少吃印度餐， 整張菜單偶也都有看沒有懂，朋友點啥， 我就吃啥， 每樣都有水準，連沙拉也都好吃，就是豆腐口味的， 應該換成別種肉可能會更好， 因為他們的咖哩的選擇很多，辣度那就看個人喜好，愛吃辣的應該也不失望的！ read more

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The hubby and I had literally just left a different restaurant and were so full. We stopped at the clothing store next door to this restaurant and that's when I lost the hubby. After looking all through the small clothing store, I wandered outside and spotted him...standing in the alley at the small Yantra Kitchen kiosk, EATING...AGAIN! I promise not five minutes earlier he said he was stuffed lol. By the time I got to him he had already devoured 2 of the Gol Gappa(?). They were hollow fried balls dipped into some sort of sauce. I was full so I just tasted the sauce and it was delicious. The hubby said it was amazing! The lady Sharon, that was serving the food was such a sweetheart and so friendly! I went inside of the restaurant because my husband told me I HAD TO GO LOOK AT THE RESTROOMS lol. And he was right, they were gorgeous! The mirrored wall leading into the restrooms was AMAZING and I will be stealing the idea to incorporate into my home, so thank you Yantra Kitchen!!! The next time we're in Artesia we will definitely go inside, sit down and eat here. read more

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The food was phenomenal, it was like a Bhangra in my belly! I enjoyed every moment of my dining experience over here, and might I add the restaurant setting is sooo beautiful! Shoutout to RJ for accommodating to our large group so well, talking to him was a blast and I will come again! read more

The food and service was amazing! RJ really went above and beyond! Definitely going to come back here every time I'm craving Indian food, best spot! read more

Great ambiance with upscale decor inside! Service was good and appreciated how they owned up and fixed their mistakes. Tried: Appetizer King Papdi Chaat: (puffed puri?) very interesting cold appetizer. Liked the yogurt tarty sauce! Chicken malasa: good.. Flatbred: very plain. I don't recommend this. Lychee martini was refreshing! read more

This place blew my mind the first time with every bite. Literally makes you say wow each time you take a bite. Came back again after thinking about it for months and just as perfect as the first time. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good spot to try or bring someone for their first Indian experience. We will be back again. read more

Had a great experience dining here recently! Located in Artesia's little India, there is a small parking lot in the back with free parking if you can snag a spot, otherwise there's also a larger parking lot behind that with paid parking. The restaurant looks great inside with fun bright colors and just looks very new & clean! Food was great. The menu is pretty large and has lots of yummy sounding fusion dishes. We ordered the pav bhaji, butter paneer masala, chicken tikka masala poutine and some garlic naan. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. Only thing we realized after the fact was that the chicken tikka masala poutine is not served with fries, but instead served on aloo tikki - which was our mistake for not reading the menu closer - but it was delicious! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. read more

Yantra Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala Poutine - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

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Good food and good hospitality overall! Appreciate their patience since we had a large group.

I read the other reviews saying this was a CHEFS kiss restaurant. While true, I consider it more of a food make-out session. Everything was delicious. It was by far the best Indian food I've ever had. The chicken masala is so creamy and cooked to perfection. The mango lassi was rich and refreshing and the truffle naan is pure bliss. I will be back! Service was terrific and the ambiance was kept clean as well. This should be a Michelin star restaurant. Great job by the whole crew! read more

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Amazing service and we were pleasantly surprised by how accommodating they were with vegan options! Their new soya chaap dish is delicious and definitely worth a try. The vegetarian dishes were also very tasty and they offer many unique fusion varieties for foods and drinks. Highly recommend checking out this spot! read more

First time trying out this restaurant and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised. We arrived 15 minutes before closing but the waiter still sat us and served us quickly. The food was delicious and the ambience was magnificent. The restaurant is modern and airy with its large glass doors facing the street. We will definitely go back soon. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Please come eat here!!!!! The food is CHEFS KISS! Butter chicken + Chicken Biryani You won't regret it. The chicken is so juicy and the spice on point! And last but not least, the people who work here- hella kind and deserve more than 5 stars. 24/10! read more

Yantra Kitchen - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

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Overall, great food and attentive service. They only serve beer and wine at this time, no cocktails, due to licensing. Was a little disappointed since I wanted to try their spice margaritas. Coconut curry with lamb: My husband loved the curry flavor. Chicken biryani: Huge plate with plenty of big chicken pieces. Definitely a plate to share. Comes with a refreshing side of yogurt. Eggplant curry (baingan bhartha): Just ok. Good flavor, but can't really taste the eggplant since it's all mashed up in with everything else. Chicken Tikki Masada curry: Delicious! Great curry flavor with juicy chicken pieces. Chickpea curry (amritsari chole): Good flavor. Taste almost like the eggplant dish, but with chickpeas rather than eggplant. Love their basmati rice too! Prices are pretty good, considering our family of 4 had so much leftover that we got 2 delicious meals out of this. read more

Yantra Kitchen - Receipt for party of 4 with plenty of leftover for 2nd meal next day. - Indian Near Me - Artesia, California

Food was tasty and service was excellent! The restaurant itself was clean and modern. Will be coming back again

We have dined here several times and the food is pretty good. We recently had a surprise birthday for my dad here and it was great! Sanjay the Chef was always responsive when I contacted him and he was accommodating to our needs. On the day of the party we were able to arrive early and did small decor and arranged things how we wanted which was great. The food they made for our event was fresh and tasted great as well. The staff was very attentive and communicated with us very well also. If you are looking for a place to have a small event then I would definitely recommend Yantra, and if you have not tried their food then check it out. Out of all indian testaurants in Artesia, I would choose to go back to Yantra for future events that we host. read more

Food is good but the pani puri stall outside sucks!! Not tue greatest taste!! But at the same time gives the authentic feels!!

Very delicious food, great service, would definitely come back. Chicken and naan we very good read more

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Great food and exceptional service! The chicken tikka masala is rich and deep in flavor. Portions are large which is an added bonus. Highly recommend! Interior is very nice. read more