19 Best Indian Restaurants near Encinitas

“I had such a lovely experience at Tandoori Palace! The food was delicious, the service was so helpful, and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I had many questions about the menu but my server was patient and kind. I ordered the Mango Lassi, Chicken Samosas, Mango Pineapple Chicken, Onion Kulcha, and then I had the Ras Malai for dessert. The prices were reasonable too for the amount of food. I will definitely be coming back again!“

“So flavorful! I like the Pokra as an appetizer and the Malai Kofta, Ram Torya, or Bhanta Aloo as entrees. The naan is really flavorful too.
In the year after first trying the Malai Kofta here, I ordered this at every other Indian restaurant to compare. No other curry and kofta was able to match here. Himalayan Kitchen was the best“

“All I have to say is I’ll be definitely be coming back Everything was amazing the food was so flavorful and the chicken was so juicy and the staff were so friendly and always cheerful and checking if we need anything or need anything else
honestly I think we found our new favorite restaurant .“

“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.“

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

“A lovely restaurant in Carlsbad, just a short walk from the beach, with plenty of parking nearby. If you’re craving authentic Nepalese flavors, this is a fantastic spot to try.

I ordered the goat curry, which was absolutely finger-licking delicious, paired perfectly with their garlic naan and a Himalayan beer. We also enjoyed the yellow daal, aloo parantha, and their warm, comforting chai.

The restaurant has a cozy ambiance, making it a great place to relax and enjoy dinner. Clean restrooms and convenient parking around the village fair area make the experience even better. Overall, a hidden gem worth visiting when in Carlsbad.“

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

“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“

“If you’re craving authentic South Indian food, this place is an absolute must-try. Their Karampodi and Akarvepaku chicken, along with the cauliflower dishes, are unique and packed with flavor. They catered one of our family events with over 150 guests, and the food was delivered in hot boxes that kept everything warm for 4–5 hours after delivery. Our guests were thoroughly impressed with both the quality and the generous portions!

Highly recommend Hyd Cafe for takeout and family events !!“

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

“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“

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

“Great service and never heard and delicious dishes in San Diego!“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“Im into streetfood cooking,a vegetarian foogie & Im huge critic of Indian restaurants in San Diego ,I was pleasantly blown away by the taste of Samosa & Aloo tikki chaat, pics dont do justice! The samosa was Even WARM inspite of the doordash travel time.They were sheer delicious & I wl be back to try more for sure!“

“Great service , friendly staffs“