18 Best Indian Restaurants near Encinitas

“Me and my family love this spot. Probably our favorite takeout/delivery spot. However, it’s even better when you dine-in. The food is good. The prices are good and their chicken is unusually good for an Indian restaurant. I really like their korma whether it’s veggie or chicken. I also really like their sizzling chicken dishes but you have to dine there in person for those.“

“Just had an amazing dinner. We ordered Navratan Korma, hummus & naan, 2 chai teas, and two deserts. All of it was so full of flavor. The rice was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were perfect.
The servers were very helpful with their dessert recommendation. The Ras Malai was better than I expected. Smooth milk cakes in sweet cream with coconut shavings. That was a great finish to a great dinner.
I will definitely be returning soon.“

“Indian/Nepalese cuisine is one of my favorite cuisines. I am South African and grew up eating eating variety of traditional curries and stews. I travel a lot for work and have had the fortune of trying some of the best Indian restaurants in the nation, including dozens of places in SoCal. Everest Himalayan Cuisine is by far, the best restaurant I've ever been to. This cozy casual restaurant opened in November originally for take-out. I am a big fan of dine-in, so I was excited to find out that they recently opened for dine-in. I came with my best friend (we're always looking for new favorite restaurants). We decided to get a couple things to share. Started off with the Lamb Momos. They were such a wonderful treat. For Entrees, we went with the Lamb Tikka Masala and the Butter Chicken with Cilantro Garlic Naan. While eating our Momos, an adjacent table received their Tandoori Chicken and Lamb. It smelled and sounded so good, we decided that we would have to order more (we also ordered Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Tandoori). Our food came, and when I dipped my Naan into the sauce, I nearly cried it was so good. It reminded me of a better version of my grandmas famous Tikka Masala. It's was then, that I knew this would become my new favorite place. It was so flavorful and luscious. All the meat was so tender. The Naan was supple, while pillowy and stretchy at the same time, (clearly proofed perfectly). Every dish we tried was the best iteration of the dish I've ever had. I usually order my food quite spicy (9-10), but if you like a flavorful warm heat, get a 5 to 7. We ordered another order of the Cilantro Garlic Naan to get every bit of the sauce. I know I'll be back soon. I really would like to try more of their dishes and their desserts. They also have a nice Lunch Special, I'd like to try. Thank you for sticking around, and reading to the end. I hope more people discover this new place; there's nothing like it, especially in San Diego.“

“This is by far the BEST location we have been to!! If I could give them 10 stars I would!! Trevor was phenomenal!!!! He had the kiddos and adults engaged the entire time and his cooking skills are incredible! The manager was so kind, the server was extremely friendly! They were attentive and on top of making sure our drinks were filled without even needing to ask. I highly recommend this location to anyone and everyone wanting a memorable, clean & delicious experience! Thank you Benihana Carlsbad!!! See you next time“

“The very best Indian food I have ever eaten in all of San Diego county.“

“Very excellent taste. Serving is good but only issue is with drinking water“

“I’m in love with biryani here vegetarian biryani I tried at 100places but finally I quit eating vegetable biryani But this place when I tried I loved it Will never go anywhere if I want vegetarian biryani this is my only place to go Plus another thing I love their chats samosa chat and aloo tikki chat Aloo tikki chat is my favourite one Haven’t tried anything else yet but will update if I will tried some another dishes 💯 recommended“

“Stopped by today for food, I had the Chana Masala it was delicious! Exactly what I was craving, everything from the rice to the roti. They have options for everyone. Veg and vegan which is always a plus! I will definitely be back again soon!“

“One of the best Indian food around the area . Food has rich flavors and outstanding taste.“

“A friend of mine recommended this place because he would take his golf industry customers here. I went here for lunch and brought some co-workers with me. The food was great. We got the 65 chicken to start, tikka masala, and one other thing that they recommended. I can’t remember what is was, but it was good. We ordered everything mild to make the group happy and the spice level was perfect for the everyone. I would have probably liked medium, but it was still good. The starter, two entrees, rice, and garlic naan was plenty of food for 4 dudes. It’s a smaller place and not fancy, but we didn’t care. We came for the food and the food did not disappoint. I will go back.“

“Excellent place for Indian food. Very quick service and great taste.“

“The food was terrific, came out quickly and the staff was friendly. Nice experience.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a welcoming ambiance. The food was beyond delicious—every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made sure we had everything we needed especially Upwinder. Highly recommend, and I can’t wait to come back“

“Absolute best Indian food in San Diego county! I love spicy and got the 10 out of 10 chicken dish, which was outstanding. Initially smooth and savory with an after burner bite it was great! On the chicken kebab, which was ridiculously juicy and incredibly marinated full of flavor Last, but not least, they surprised us with dessert, which was a homemade ice cream with hints of pistachio and rosewater. Can’t really say more than that! You really want to have some fun with it order the mango smoothie it’s out of this world! #currylife #curry #indiancuisine #sanmarcos #delicious“

“Consistently excellent! I'm thrilled to report that the home-style food here is just as incredible as it was when I frequented this establishment in 2016 during my time in La Jolla. It's a testament to the family's unwavering commitment that everything, from the kitchen to the flavors, remains authentically delicious.“

“Great place. Wonderful food, unique, spicy but not too spicy. Great staff.“

“Great service , friendly staffs“

“I went to Royal India yesterday for Mothers Day and had a wonderful satisfying meal. I highly recommend the Lamb Biryanis and the Vegetable Korma. Both were excellent. It was very busy and they were a little short staffed but our food was delivered to our table within 20 minutes of ordering it and our server was very attentive. We will definitely be back!“