5 Best Indian Restaurants near Aptos

Ambrosia India Bistro- APTOS Indian • $$
207 Sea Ridge Rd, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Butter Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Curry
Pesto Naan
Butter Naan

“We went in on a Monday night at 7:30 for my mother's birthday. We didn't know what to expect of the food since we just had the Google recommendation and very minimal pictures. We wanted to take my mom somewhere special without driving out to San Jose,SF, or Momterey. This restaurant was very nice. With a niche of Hindu (Hindi,Indian, sorry for my ignorance), delicacies, and atmosphere. There was beautiful glassware and the tables were set up for a nice fancy dinner. We were a party of 6, so we all got a different dish and had a feast. EVERYTHING WAS SO DELICIOUS. The tables favorite was the freshly baked Nann and the Chicken Tikka Masala. It was like a mole but better. My mom was delighted, which was the most important outcome for us. Our server, Om, was so kind and informative about our dinner questions and plates. He even arranged for a surprise HappyBday song, which made us so happy (my mom is 63 and very hard to please lol) so PLEASE ho support this restaurant. It's delicious and affordable and their hours are great. Will go back for their lunch buffet! Thank you, Om and Ambrosia!Kid-friendliness: Very spacious and gated. If the restaurant is empty, kids should have no problem sitting separately, walking around, or going to the bathroom unattended.Wheelchair accessibility: Very spacious“

4.1 Good46 Reviews
Namaste Grill & Bar Indian • $$
303 Beach St, Santa Cruz - 6.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tandoor Meat Platter
Cashew Chicken Curry
Spinach Cheese Naan
Butter Garlic Naan
Avocado Millet Chat
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Samosa
Chicken Biryani
Vegetable Momo
Butter Chicken

“? Lasooni Wings - These were fantastic. Garlicy, full of spice, and very lowkey spicy with a gentle sweetness in the background, while the flavour of the chili (oil?) is the more major flavor with the garlic coming in after. It's just a slight tingle of spicy. Very tender and moist.?Garlic Naan - gentle garlic taste, and very gentle doughy background. These were good.?Chicken Tikia Masala - complex creamy savory spiced flavour throughout. Very gentle hint of sweetness and sourness. The chicken within is breast meat, cooked perfectly so it's not dry. We got the mild spice level, this was also fantastic.?Mango Lassi - I loved it. Not too sweet, creamy, light mango flavour throughout the background.?Overall, each time I've gone here, I've had a great meal.“

4.5 Superb98 Reviews
Namaste Indian Cuisine Indian •
1501 Mission St, Santa Cruz - 7.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tekka Masa Garlic Naan Rice Pudding
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Samosa
Butter Chicken
Chicken Korma
Chicken Curry
Avocado Chat
Chicken Momo
Veg Pulau
Biryani

“Comprehensive menu and delicious food! We tried the Salmon tandoori and the lamb tandoori. Both were excellent. The seasonings were, IMO, done perfectly. The salmon was spicy, but not too hot, and light enough to not dominate the salmon flavors. It was juicy and not overcooked. The lamb had a savory combination of herbs and, again, it did not dominate the lamb.Vegetarian options: Many vegan dishes as well.“

4.4 Superb97 Reviews
Royal Taj India Cuisine Indian • $$
270 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz - 6.75 miles

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Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Mullagatawny Soup
Chicken Saag Wala
Chicken Vindaloo
Vegetable Samosa
Butter Chicken
Lamb Vindaloo
Paneer Masala
Shahi Paneer

“I used to live down the street from this place and would walk here for their food on almost a weekly basis.Now I live in SF itself and will drive over an hour to get some these days.Best cuisine in the entire bay area, hands down.Try the Mango Lassi!“

3.9 Good93 Reviews
Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley Indian • $$
6006 La Madrona Dr # D, Scotts Valley - 7.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tandoori Chicken -Half
Vegan Tandoori Roti
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Chicken
Chicken Korma
Rack of Lamb
Palak Paneer
Garlic Naan
Malai Kofta
Soup

“Just as great as the Aptos location!Was in the area and decided to try this particular location; the food and service were just as good as the Aptos location. A little birdie also told me there will be one coming to Los Gatos as well, so I’m super excited about that.Not much to say other than this place is SOOOO good, but I’m not shocked. If you don’t like Indian food, this place will make you change your mind. Anything and everything is good!No hard liquor but they do offer wine and beer.Parking is easy; they have their own stand-alone lot.Some of the dishes you must try are: Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Mixed Grill, Chana Masala and Raita (yogurt sauce). Of course, the usual naan and saffron rice to use as a vehicle….We ordered all this for two and had plenty for dinner the next night. This place is definitely better for a larger party (family style) but can always take leftovers to go like we did.Didn’t get our server’s name but he was very friendly and attentive.“

3.5 Good73 Reviews
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