25 Best Indian Restaurants near Lake Forest

“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 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!“

“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.“

“My daughter, Camille brought back leftovers from her meal here tonight. Excellent vegan options and she appreciated the respectful and kind hospitality. She appreciated her conversation with Niel (Neal?) and hopes to return. Thank you for the complimentary nan as well“

“Amazing music, and an even kinder server! Reina took great care of us and was very patient. The owner is also very visible and friendly in the establishment. This is easily the best indian food I've had in OC. Generous portions, hospitable attitude, and 'refillable' rice! Not too expensive either given the portion size, SO worth it. DONT WALK RUNNNN here!!! All the spice variants are so accessible from mild to medium to spicy- There's also indian spicy (the hottest level) which I got, and it was PROPERLY spicy. Mild was not spicy at all if you don't want that. Seriously though, fabulous place, workers, and owner. Lovely.“

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

“Great experience at Cali Curry House! The Paneer Tikka was perfectly spiced, and the Kadai Paneer was rich and flavorful. Dal Fry with Jeera Rice tasted amazing, and the Garlic Naan was fresh and soft. Authentic Indian flavors and great service. Definitely coming back!“

“I’m so glad I discovered Biryani Hunter. The biryani is some of the best I’ve ever had. Biryani Hunter’s lassi is the perfect refreshing complement to their flavorful biryani. Smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Tasty food , excellent customer service, nice Ambiance, overall 5 stars“

“TASTYYYY! I got the Munchwrap, a Butter Paneer burrito, and a side of the massala fries with my boyfriend. Everything was so tasty. The portions are big for the price, I wanted to eat it all, but I got too full haha. The staff is very nice too! They are opening up a new place in Fullerton soon and I'll have to check it out.“

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

“Sattva really goes beyond being just an Indian restaurant it feels like they’ve elevated Indian flavors into something even more creative and memorable. I tried the chicken masala pizza, and it was honestly incredible. The flavors were rich, perfectly balanced, and you could taste how thoughtfully everything was put together. It wasn’t just “Indian food” or just “pizza” it was something unique that blended both in a way that felt natural and exciting. Sattva has found a way to transcend traditional expectations and turn familiar flavors into something fresh and special. Definitely a place worth coming back to.“

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

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

“Was a Hot date night tonight 😜 So thought we would try Masala Indian and wow… next level 🔥 Tried a number of curries and every single one was spot on 👌 The garlic naan 🤤 unreal… and the mango lassi… don’t even get me started 😍 So good having a quality Indian spot just around the corner from home when we’re in town ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all day We’ll definitely be back 💯 The Teeth Man Team“

“Awesome service. Awesome food. Namiste“

“Spicy and delicious, nice atmosphere.“

“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!“

“Excellent Indian food“

“Absolute perfection. I got the vegetable biryani, full of flavor, perfectly spiced, and aromatic in every bite. My girlfriend had the chicken tikka, buttery smooth and tender like it melted in your mouth. The butter and garlic naan were fresh, fluffy, and crispy on the edges. Wild combo, I don’t even know how they nailed it like that. Everything tasted freshly made with real care. Easily one of the best Indian meals we’ve ever had.“

“My husband and I chose Annapoorna Indian Cuisine in Irvine for our Valentine’s Day dinner, and it turned out to be such a beautiful, intimate experience.
The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, which honestly made it even better for a date night. It felt cozy, clean, and incredibly comforting almost like being welcomed into someone’s home. The atmosphere was calm and intimate, perfect for actually enjoying conversation without feeling rushed.
Now let’s talk about the food. Absolutely delicious.
The butter chicken was the star of the night rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. I genuinely haven’t stopped thinking about it. We also ordered chicken masala (and possibly biryani we were too busy enjoying everything to keep track!), along with both garlic naan and regular naan. The naan was warm, soft, and perfect for soaking up that amazing butter chicken sauce.
We also had the veggie samosas, which come with two pieces and two dipping sauces. They were so good that I honestly wish they gave more that’s how addictive they were. Crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, and paired perfectly with the sauces.
Portion sizes overall were generous. If I had one small note, it would be that the butter chicken had more sauce than chicken I would’ve loved a bit more protein in the dish. But flavor-wise? Incredible.
I also noticed they offer an all you can eat option, which I definitely plan on coming back to try.
Service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything without being intrusive. The entire experience felt relaxed and special, which made our Valentine’s dinner even more memorable.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy, intimate Indian spot in Irvine with delicious food and great service. We will absolutely be back.“

“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“

“This is a really amazing food place in the Irvine spectrum. The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable, The young lady working the counter was delightful – we definitely will be back here every time we hit the spectrum highly recommend.

– I normally think most of the places in the spectrum are overpriced too crowded noisy and service is bad and the food is mediocre – THIS IS EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE!!!!“

“Natraj’s is our FAVORITE place to eat in SoCal!“