Fantastic as usual. Enjoyed lunch with Saurav as our server. Our food was wonderful, thank you!

We had a delicious Indian meal at Zen Curry & Grill!! The butter chicken, salmon tandoori, pumpkin curry, veggie biryani and garlic naan were all very tasty! Authentic Indian flavors. I especially liked the creaminess of the butter chicken. They serve a crispy chickpea bread with chutney as a yummy free starter. Service was excellent, Darci was our waitress and she was so nice and helpful throughout. The restaurant has a great ambiance, food came out hot and fresh. They have an excellent beer selection on draft and $5 beers for happy hour (M-F 2-5pm). Support local and check them out!! read more

Zen Curry and Grill - PUMPKIN CHICKEN CURRY BUTTER CHICKEN BIRYANI TANDOORI SALMON - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

First time visit. Food was absolutely delicious and the place is extremely clean. Our server was very attentive and kind, he let us know right off the bat how best to enjoy our food and if we needed anything else (like extra sauce) to let him know! Very friendly man. Extensive menu with a lot of vegetarian options. Had a wonderful experience and I'm planning to come back! read more

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What an awesome spot we've got here! The reviews definitely encourages us to come in and try Zen and we were not disappointed. There were plenty of others enjoying dinner this evening. The location is very convenient, away from the busy mall in a shopping plaza with lots of parking. Inside is very nice - they have a full bar at front, and then the dining area in the back. Our server was fantastic! So helpful in choosing what we wanted to order and always checked on us and was just so pleasant. The complimentary crisp with dipping sauce is do delicious and light. We ordered a variety of food and everything was really good. My paneer was amazing, the flavors were authentic and very delish. Plenty of fluffy, flavorful rice was included with the main meals. Love this place already! read more

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Food was amazing, service was wonderful, and love the ambiance! Staff was great with them checking in multiple times and offering great suggestions! read more

I highly recommend Zen Curry and Grill restaurant. We went there for our first time today and will be returning soon. We were treated like family by the staff and ordered everything they recommended. Everything was absolutely delicious!! The music, ambience, and food immersed us in the beautiful Nepal-Indian culture. read more

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Oh my gosh, so happy I found this place. Actually found through Groupon. Surprised because usually Groupon food is from businesses that aren't very impressive, but this place was AMAZING!!!! It is so beautiful and elegant inside. Very peaceful ambience. Got the Lunch special with butter chicken and ordered a masala chai. Best food I think I've had ever! So full of flavor. I had to close my eyes to just experience it lol The chai had an amazing flavor , so authentic and you could taste the quality. Now I know why they have the Groupon.... To get you addicted. Haha At least that happened to me. Will be coming back very soon and very often. Also, I got my order to go, but it so soooo thoughtfully packed. Everything was safely sealed and the portions were impressive. Great attention to detail. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Thank you Zen curry!!! I can tell you take pride in your restaurant. You have a new customer for sure. read more

I tried this family-style Indian restaurant after seeing the great Yelp reviews, and it completely lived up to the hype. I love that it's a true sit-down restaurant where you're actually being served, but it's also perfect for so many occasions--family dinners, date night, or even dining solo. From the moment we walked in, every employee we encountered--from the host to our server--was warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy. You can really tell they love the place they work. We even had the chance to meet the owners, who were greeting guests and helping out on the floor alongside their staff. Truly some of the sweetest people, and honestly, I'd come back just for them alone. The food was fantastic with a wide selection, from appetizers to desserts, and everything we tried was delicious. If you're looking to support a local, family-owned business while enjoying great Indian food and wonderful service, this is absolutely the place to go. Bring your family, your kids, a date, or just yourself--dine in or take out, you really can't go wrong. Highly recommend! read more

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I dined here for lunch today and was absolutely blown away by the phenomenal food and service! I loved the complimentary papadum they served with two different chutneys. Both chutneys (I believe one was a cilantro one and the other was with tamarind) were so yummy and flavorful. We ordered the garlic naan, mixed grill platter and saag paneer, which also came with rice. The garlic naan was so flavorful and delicious, with the perfect chew. I loved that the mixed grill platter was served on a sizzling platter, it was equal parts flavorful and tender. My favorites on the platter were probably the lamb chops! The saag paneer was a great addition to the meal, and I liked that it wasn't too cream-heavy like they can be at other places. I also really appreciated how cohesive and well thought out the service was. They were very attentive to my severe nut allergy, which I always appreciate. They also had a little "welcome" place card for my name on the table, which was such a thoughtful gesture. My only regret is that I didn't get to try the chicken momos and the butter chicken this time around. I can't wait to be back and enjoy their other dishes! read more

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This was our 3rd time at this restaurant. We love ethnic food and Zen Curry food is right up our alley. Our server, Issam, was great and the food was wonderful. We started with the gobi, chicken momos and samosas. Everything tasted great and was fabulous. We moved onto the butter chicken, chicken tikka, chicken biriyani, and garlic naan. Each dish was made with care and attention and everything tasted so delicious. Zen Curry & Grill sure is shaping up to be our favorite Indian food place in either San Diego or Riverside county. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Zen Curry & Grill is easily my favorite restaurant in Temecula. Momos are amazing, sahi paneer is INCREDIBLE, grilled chicken is sooo good, and the gobi manchurian is delicious. Lots of vegetarian options if that's your thing. The patio is sunny and inviting, and the staff made us feel completely at home--super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We love trying a bunch of dishes together and sharing bites. I also appreciated that they could adjust spice levels for each person, which made it easy for our group with different preferences. It's one of those restaurants that just hits the sweet spot between casual and special. read more

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We felt so welcomed by Zen Curry and Grill. Our table had a little welcome sign with our name our reservation was under, and our server was warm and friendly. All the food was great. I highly recommend sharing dishes family style so you get to taste a bit of everything. read more

This place had some Indian food I've never heard of. I've never seen so many different types of just goat curry alone! I ordered one and some kind of onion bread I've also never had and it's all quite good. Goat meat is a little tough but very tasty. Service is super friendly and they even make their own achaar! It's really damn good. read more

The service was outstanding. Our server, the business owner, went above and beyond in everything. The food was SO good! The cheese naan was amazing to start and then we got the garlic naan and that was delicious with our meal. read more

I love this business. Everybody is so polite, helpful, and sweet.. owners are also very great people. They will come and talk to you and make sure you have everything you need. Food was tasty. We've tried different items and every time very happy with the food and the service restaurants very clean highly recommend it. read more

Delicious food and great service. All the grill options are great! The naan bread yummy. I can't wait to go back.

Enjoyed a very elegant, sensory dinner at this place Saturday night, our third time there. Love it so much! The Chai is so comforting...though instead of the black pepper, it tastes like they use anise. A nice change!! We always get Tandoori chicken and Tika Masala and garlic naan. Yum! I LOVE the elegant, real plates and napkins. The experience feels rich and luxurious. Loved our server Ana, who so kindly scored us plain white rice instead of the kind with cumin seeds in it - which is getting more challenging to find, around town. A terrific experience. read more

Zen Curry and Grill - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Best Indian and Nepalese food in all of Southern California. The food and service is 5 stars. if you like spicy, ask for the mango habanero salsa. read more

Food was excellent along with the service. Loved the ambiance and every dish was delish and I will be back to taste another surprise dish from Toya. The server Saurav was AWESOME! I highly recommend this restaurant the lamb kabobs, butter chickens, and chicken curry kabob was to die for read more

Zen Curry and Grill - Chicken curry kabob - butter chickens - lamb kabob - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

we had the best time and the food is honestly so yummy. the menu is the perfect blend of dishes for those who understand south asian cuisine and for those who are new to these dishes. our waiter Saurav was super attentive as well and so cute! over all the staff was friendly, the food was delicious so we will be coming back! read more

The staff was amazing, it was my first time eating there and the food was sooo good. will definitely be back ! read more

Zen Curry and Grill - BUTTER CHICKEN JEERA RICE GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

The food is outstanding--high quality ingredients, bold flavors, and consistently delicious dishes. Every visit feels intentional and well executed. The service is equally impressive. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel genuinely welcome, which elevates the entire dining experience. Owner Hari deserves recognition for the way he supports the Temecula business community. His commitment to uplifting local businesses and building real relationships makes Zen Curry more than just a restaurant--it's part of what makes this community special. Zen Curry truly is an experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to discover a new favorite spot. read more

Zen Curry and Grill - GRILL CHICKEN TANDOORI - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Food is always phenomenal. I love the pumpkin curry with goat meat. Cheesy garlic naan is the go to! Gobi and jhol momos are a great appetizer. Their chocolate dumplings definitely need to be steamed longer. I highly recommend prioritizing quality over how quickly they can get these out. Delicious place. read more

Wednesday, 2-12-2025: I crave Indian food often because no one in my family can tolerate it except for my mom (may she RIP-miss her!) so I rarely get a chance to indulge. Thankfully, my friend asked to meet for lunch and suggested this restaurant. I was truly overjoyed! It was the perfect place to catch up. The exterior definitely does not match the interior. The decor is exotic and classy with an understated elegance. It reflected the areas from which the food originated: India & Nepal. It smelled so heavenly as we entered, which we knew promised tasty culinary delights. We were pleasantly greeted and seated right away in a booth. Darcy was our server and she was very welcoming & attentive. Their menu is extensive and full of mouth watering options. They offered a $14.99 lunch special that spoke to us. For appetizers I opted for the veggie samosas. They were fantastic! I ordered the chicken tikka masala & my friend ordered the salmon version along with Basmati rice & their savory garlic naan. It was excellent , which seems like an understatement! I truly savored every bite. We ended up staying for about 4 hours. They had to bring a candle to the table as it started to get dark. They were extremely gracious to allow us to sit there. One of the other servers, Pradeep, came over to speak with us. We told him how much we loved the food & he was happy to hear this. He told us that he is from Nepal and pointed to another countryman. He was very sweet and welcomed us back. I look forward to returning and trying other delicious options! read more

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Zen curry has a lot to offer. We came because they have the most extensive options for non meat dishes that I've ever seen at an Indian restaurant. We started off with the veggie platter ($20) for appetizer. Came with veggie samosas, onion rings, masala fries, fried cauliflower, pakora. Although tasty, I would stay away from all fried stuff next time and just stick with samosas. It was filled with curry potatoes and dipped with a tamarind sauce or mint chutney. So many curries, masala, aloo, paneer, saag, kormas. I usually get veggie korma which is safe and always offered at Indian places but I got the pumpkin curry($18) which I haven't seen before. We also got chicken tikka masala ($20). The service was super fast. We arrived when they opened at 11 and we wrapped up at 11:30 to meet our friends by noon. If you want lots of options, quick and tasty meals, Zen curry and Grill is the place to be. I think it's more on the pricey side but if they have an affordable lunch special for $14.99 from 11-3:30 M-F with choice of wings and fries/soup and salad /naan, main dish and rice. read more

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We had the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken and both were absolutely amazing! The flavors were rich, perfectly spiced, and incredibly delicious. Even my picky eater kids loved it, which says a lot. Our server,Saurav, was fantastic--super friendly and gave us great recommendations for what to try on our next visit. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

My favorite Indian restaurant to date. It is impeccably clean., the food taste very fresh and the owner is extremely friendly. Our go to order is the butter chicken, chicken, biryani and garlic naan. More than plenty for two people and we get to take some home. I recommend getting reservations if you're going in the evening. I can't wait until they get their liquor license so that I can have a cocktail read more

I'm a fan of Indian food and have tried so many places . This is my 1st time here and ordered 3 dishes. Shrimp coconut curry , boneless tandoori, Butter Chicken and Garlic naan . All the dishes taste so excellent and 10 times better than the regular Indian restaurant. Even the naan tastes better . The atmosphere is perfect, very clean and luxurious with beautiful Indian songs. The service was excellent. You can tell they do really care about you . Sorry that i didn't took any pictures of the foods , forgot about it and didn't mean to write any reviews from the beginning. read more

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As I stated before about Zen Curry restaurant and Grill We stumbled on this place two months after they opened and been a regular at this place inviting and recommending this place to anyone and everyone that would consider visiting this place and it has been very successful Everyone I recommend this place to everybody says the same this I had invited people from San Diego and San Clemente to LA that came in and gave it a try All say the best food ever the atmosphere servers the owners are amazing and absolutely friendly and the cooks From the moment you walk into the doors you'll know it's home to the best food and the best restaurant in town I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion you may have or just to taste the real food and enjoy your meal Love it Will be back again soon with more friends read more

The food was really good fresh, flavorful, and comforting. Everything tasted like it was home cooked, not heavy or oily, which made the meal even more enjoyable. You can tell care goes into the preparation. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, a great spot if you're looking for tasty, comforting food with warm service. Definitely coming back :) read more

My second time coming to Zen Curry and Grill and it did not disappoint. The food was a 10 and our server, Saurav was so polite and shared much about his country. Great food - great place! read more

We went there for the first time Ordered butter chicken & kabobs The food was amazing. We added it to our favorite stops The waiter was very friendly We took his suggestions on wat to order. Can't wait to go back.... Definitely a top 10 Also had the garlic naan which was bomb!!! read more

Returned for another great dining experience, wife had salmon, daughter had chicken, and I had chicken fried rice.. All of the meals were very well prepared, presented nicely, and delicious. Excellent service, not loud ambience, and very clean. The serving size was large and more than adequate for the large appetite - required take home containers. Recommend and will return. read more

Food is amazing and service from Saurav made our experience even better. We had a large party but everything was great.

I love this place so much! If I could go everyday I will. lol everyone is super polite. Even the owner comes and introduces him self and ask how your doing. Every time we go he does it and recognizes you. Everyone makes you feel Super welcome. If you have not tried it what are you waiting for. You won't regret it read more

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Thank you Zen Curry and Grill for making our son's rice feeding ceremony party at your place so memorable. Food, service, atmosphere were beyond our expectation. My guests can't stop raving about your food. We are giving you guys 6/5 stars for outstanding attention to us. Thank you and hope to enjoy your food more frequently! Until next time! thank you, heart full of gratitude. read more

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I got a togo order. Yellow Dal Tadka (medium) and the minced chicken naan. The Dal was very flavorful and perfect spice. The chicken naan needed more flavor but over all this meal was yummy. I will be coming back for more ! The inside of the restaurant is very nice, clean and beautiful with artwork. Also the service was great, the lady who helped was very friendly and efficient. read more

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Why did we wait SO long to try this place??? Really nice, upscale restaurant with hands down the best Indian food we have ever had. Best Chicken Tikka Masala ever and that's bold for me to say because I can make that dish from scratch myself. And the dining experience was spectacular with an amazing server who I wish I could remember their name (Did it start with an A?). Our in-laws are Indian and we cannot wait to bring them here during their holiday visit. No doubt we will be back plenty before then! read more

We visited Zen Curry and Grill this evening. Wow what an experience! This place has a vibe unlike no other place, clean, Great food, Great service, and just an amazing atmosphere! The owner Toya is a great story teller and had me awaiting what was going to happen next. He's funny, entertaining, and a great host. Besides the amazing atmosphere the food is next level. Full of flavor and at such a great price. My son turned 23 today and I'm so happy we decided to celebrate at Toya's restaurant! Always an experience to REMEMBER!!!! See you soon! 5 stars all day... read more

Very tasty food. Excellent service and everyone is very nice. Nice ambiance. Will be back