31 Best Indian Restaurants near Aliso Viejo

“We ran in with only 15 minutes to eat before our movie and asked if they could serve us quickly. We ordered and the food was in front of us hot and ready in two minutes. Really delicious. They even plopped a complimentary mango pudding on our table! Definitely worth your money“

“Delicious! I am a Brit and finding good curry here is hard, found it here, got takeout. Ordered couple things to try and love real spice so got spicy chicken vindaloo, spicy chicken curry, medium chana masala and garlic naan. Enjoyed each dish, great quality, flavor and spice. Will be back, craving it again already!“

“Just had a fantastic lunch at HotnChili! The garlic naan was so yummy. We also had the chicken tiki masala & the tandoori chicken. It was all delicious & served quickly. We will be back! 💯💞💞💞💞“

“Best Indian food in town, never disappointed here, super authentic and delicious.“

“Best Indian restaurant for delicious Indian food in Orange County.“

“Simply delicious. The curry bowls are bowls full of yummy comfort and the paratha flatbread is perfection. I am officially obsessed with this hidden gem. The restaurant is family owed and it shows in the food. I love supporting the local family owed businesses, especially when they are this good.“

“This is my 4th time coming here. Their food is sooo good 😊
Every I came here, I wrote a review but they seemed to have disappeared so I’m writing a new one. I ordered the chicken biryani because my server Amid recommended it. Amid was very courteous and attentive. If you like Indian food, this is one of the best 😋“

“Yummy food. I went for lunch and was extremely impressed“

“Crispy Palau chart fish Tikka lamb meat balls chicken sandwiches all were amazing“

“By far the best Indian restaurant in the area. The food is outstanding. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and the service is excellent. I love their coconut chicken and my husband enjoys their butter chicken and tiki masala. Their garlic naan is the best I’ve ever had.“

“Plan being to go today and read the recent 3 reviews but have been in their buffet multiple times. My daughter love their shahi paneer and palak paneer with Bhindi and I like their butter chicken to go. That is all happened very frequently up until last 2 weeks. I will share another note after I am done today with my and 2 of my friends and family!!“

“I walk in to fragrant Indian spices. My mouth immediately starts to water. The appetizer comes out Some kind of vegetable dumpling my son ordered. One bite dipped in an incredible mint curry sauce and I'm in Nirvanna. It only gets better from there... SO GOOD!“

“Finally a true and authentic Indian Fine restaurant..I was happily surprised to see and experience traditional Indian cuisine and flavors. CHEF ?‍? @Sanjay Rawat has done a great job in keeping the food a superb attraction. We had following and siper impressed by each and evey itme invkuding the mint chutney. Well done Chef.

Tuna Bhel
Chaat Pakora
RACK OF lamb CURRY sampler plate (which was a modern version of thali) a highlight for us..
Old Delhi Biryani..

Must go and I will be back.“

“We ordered hara masala paneer, assorted starter and naan for dinner . Naan and paneer was too good. If you like spicy then you can ask them to make it. Service and staff are amazing. Place is decent. They have outdoor and indoor spaces for sitting.“

“They serve authentic Hyderabadi biryani, but only on fri-sun. I tried first time and def on my next visit to Irvine I will go this place. Also , first Indian restaurant in So cal which serve rumali roti . Must go place if you are in Orange County

Vegetarian options: Hyderabadi biryani and paneer butter masala“

“Spicy and delicious, nice atmosphere.“

“Awesome service. Awesome food. Namiste“

“We were greeted by the jovial manager - owner of this local favorite Indian restaurant. There were so many delicious dishes to choose from; we had Lamb Masala and a Chicken dish both with yummy Aloo Paratha and Garlic Naan. All dishes were generous and we will bring more friends next time to try from the huge selection. Gulab Jamun is my favorite dessert with Mango lassi, a perfect pairing.“

“if you haven't been here, you've gotta try it! had some Masala for take out and the aroma through the bag was making my mouth water! best Naan bread I've ever had! hidden little gem!“

“Very courteous service, good food and happy vibes to complete your evening 👏“

“Vishnu Catering did a spectacular job at the event that I planned for ~100 people in Santa Barbara. They showed up on time, prepared, and were very professional to work with throughout the entire process. We haven't even gotten to the food yet - every single person at the event (desi and non-desi) enjoyed the food and praised the food to us. Of note, the rasmalai, double ka meetha, mutton curry, mango daal, chai, apollo fish, mango lassi, chicken tikka masala, paneer makhani, aloo gobi, and more. You can't go wrong by choosing Vishnu Catering for your event. They were a hit. Thanks Ram, for all the effort and for helping making our day so special.“

“I moved out of state a few years ago and the food at Natraj is one of the things I miss from my hometown. I flew into OC on Sunday and my first stop was Natraj. Thank you for your delicious food and hospitality!“

“One of the most sub standard experience! The food had all the same curry base, made from canned ingredients. The staff was unhelpful and did not care at all. The seating is narrow and cheap. The portion size of s horrible. The taste of the food is awe filling because it’s probably microwaved rather than cooked properly. Horrible experience. Stay away! There are better Indian restaurants.“

“Awesome service. Awesome food. Namiste“

“First visit to this store. Fantastic selection of British foods at a reasonable price Very clean and organized. Friendly staff. Will definitely return in the future.“

“Just ? This Place & Yummy Food!

Vegetarian options: Love Their Hydrabadi Biryani, All Varieties Of Naans, All Kinds Of Dhosas, Idli-Sambhar/Medu-Vada Combo ( South Indian Food ) + They've Indo-Chinese Food Wth 3-Options = Mild, Hot ( Hot By Taste ) & Extra ? Hot Available Too?! Their Raita ( Made Out Of Yogurt With Cut Onions/Green Chillies/Cilantro Etc Is Lovely Too, Our Favorite, As A Condiment & In Dessert RasMalai Is Good Too! )“

“The food is delicious! 🤤👌🏻“

“This place is consistently great. I've tried their chicken and rice dishes, and they all taste great. The tandoori chicken and (I think) butter chicken are especially good. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is that they skimp a bit on the portions and give you tons of sauce. If you're into that, it's great, but I just wish the meat portions were more generous.

The value is there, but for me it's borderline because of the portion size. Overall, this is a solid spot and very convenient for lunch if you're in the area.“

“Very good indian food love the curries and naan is the best ive ever had!“

“Excellent food and service. En route our travel from San Diego to LA we stopped at around closing time at this restaurant. The chef went out of his way to accommodate my request for a special dish and made it fresh. The food was very delicious, not oily and was served with a lot of love. The chef makes his guests feel very welcome. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who would like a delectable home made taste to their Indian meal.

Vegetarian options: Aloo Gobi and Baigan Bhartha was really tasty.“

“So delicious! Where else can you get vegan tikka masala, butter tofu, saag tofu.. tell me, I wanna know! So hard to find. So pleased they offer so many vegan options beyond the normal chana, dal, bhindi, aloo we usually get. I missed having a creamy, rich tikka! The tofu butter masala was my favorite (at least I think I was that one - the darker orange one). Closest to a tikka one might have had before going vegan. Absolutely loved it. Called and confirmed everything on the "Indian Vegan Cafe" menu is 100% vegan. I bet you can also just go to Southern Spice and sit down and order it. I'll have to try someday. I did pickup after placing a GrubHub order - be warned, it seemed to take longer than the non vegan orders, wasn't ready quite when the app said it was. Not really a "ghost kitchen"... really just Southern Spice's vegan menu but separated into a different name for ordering. TLDR - highly recommend, especially if you're craving more creamy (but vegan!) Indian curries! Updated from previous review on 2023-06-08“