29 Best Indian Restaurants in San Diego

“I ordered from door dash and the food was SO good. The nirvana burger was so flavorful as well as the samosas. I was intrigued in the chickpea tacos and im glad I went with my gut because it was good too. The sauces are different for me but it was really good as well , especially the coco cilantro sauce !”

“Indian food that is both tasty and reasonably priced!I enjoy going on culinary adventures and sampling cuisine from various cultures whenever I travel. I won't lie to you all...my Latino butt doesn't recall what I ordered, but I did take some pictures and understood some of the ingredients.Lentil Soup - was free and actually good!Taj (beer) - 1st time having it, definitely not the last!Appetizer - It featured both a savory and a sweet sauce, and it gave me some queso fresco vibes. Definitely enjoyable to me, and it was fantastic!Lunch Special - all I remember is that it was very very good!Overall, it was a fantastic experience! Although it's only nitpicking, the atmosphere could use some music, and the server could have done a better job of explaining the cuisine. Still, the waiter was friendly and attentive.Will I return?Yes... I will definitely be back!Now it's time to nap away this big belly ?”

“Clean inside, and prompt service but the food! Wow. Delicious and everything tastes really fresh. The food is beautifullly seasoned and everything I’ve had so far has been great.Vegetarian options: A whole page dedicated to vegan items and one dedicated to vegetarian itemsDietary restrictions: Every item that is gluten free is marked!”

“The business looks small but very comfortable inside. Full bar and open seating . My chicken tikka masala was great. I got it very spicy and I love that they made it how I said . Please give this place a shot. There employees are very friendly”

“Came here with my family for dinner on Wednesday shortly after they opened. They were not busy, and we had free choosing one where to sit. The nephews wanted to sit at the table with floor seating. The rest of the family, being old, sat at a regular table. We were served water right away, which they provide large glass bottles to pour your own. We were thirsty, and they switched out the empty bottles with cold filled ones. I would say Nepali food is most similar to Indian, but Nepali food is a mixture of Indian, Tibetan, and other Asian cuisine. We ordered Samosas and Mo-Mos (Chicken and yak) for appetizers. For main meals, we ordered Butter Chicken, Chicken Korma, Lamb Korma, Chom Mein, and different naans. The curry comes with rice. Everything was really delicious! Great flavor and a lot of spice (heat and taste). We learned all the cooks are from Nepal, which is cool. There was a lot of food, more than we expected, so we took leftovers home. The place is well decorated, and I like that they have the floor seating to have the traditional seating. Parking is free and shared with the other stores in the small plaza. I would definitely come back, especially how close it is to the house.”

“Hi , me n my bf visit here today and we found the best indian and mumbai’s vada pav here! Apart of that we ordered pav bhaji and veg tikki burger also that was fantastic. The service was also good , the staff is too friendly. We came back soon guyz.”

“Highly recommend the Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka, Massala, Mango Lassi, and Vegetable Samosas (basically everything we ordered was delicious!). We also really enjoyed the rich lentil soup they gave us at the beginning of the meal. Service isn’t very attentive, but the food food is so worth it!”

“This is one of my favorite restaurants and all of my friends I have brought here are equally impressed. I love that they offer vegan and vegetarian options and the food is always exceptional. I love to get the 3-option combo since I can never choose just one item.Vegetarian options: Vegan and Vegetarian options are delicious!”

“Great Nepali food! Momos, Choyala and Chowmein were all great! We were surprised to see such a good place in San Diego. Atmosphere reminds you of Buddhist monastery from Nepal. Their typical Indian menu is great too. Kudos to the chef and rest of the staff!”

“They got an awesome lunch special: $8.99 for 2 entrees, rice, naan bread, and a soda! You dont find deals like that anymore in this economy. I came on Friday during lunch time and there was a small wait for takeout but service was fast nonetheless.I had the butter chicken and tikka masala and they were both delicious! None were spicy at all and tasted authentic. The naan bread was just ok but I wish they had an option to pay a little more to get the garlic naan.”

“The restaurant has nice ambiance with wall decorations, statues in display cases, and pictures of Nepal.The restaurant is bigger than what it appears on the outside. No wait to sit down on a Friday at 7pm. Nice!Service was quick and adequate. No complaints.We ordered chicken tikka masala with rice, chicken momo, butter naan, and lamb biryani with mild spicy level. Flavor was good. Chicken momo was juicy. Chicken tikka masala was creamy and on the sweet side. The lamb biryani rice was moist with big pieces of lamb. Next time I will ask for more spicy. Overall we enjoyed our dinner.”

“Love it here! They have really tasty mutton and chicken dishes. The BBQ always comes out sizzling! The few curries we’ve tried are great too. Mutton karahi is our go to.This is a regular stop for us and they are always friendly and welcoming.”

“Have never had fresh, authentic Indian food here in California! This place, and its ownership are amazing- the owner took the time to explain what the dishes are. Even explaining that “spicy” doesn’t always mean hot, it means all of the spices. Staff was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. Must haves are the mango cream palette cleanser, the masala coke, and oh dear the masala tea is to die for. We sampled the chili chicken, chicken tikka masala, and chicken curry with cheese and garlic naan. We will be back, and in droves!!Parking: There is ample parking with in close proximity.”

“We decided to go with the Tandoori Group as the caterer for our wedding. From the get-go, Varun was extremely responsive and professional. My husband and I were planning a destination wedding so we weren’t local to the area, but we worked out a time to do a tasting with Tandoori Group once before our wedding and everything was amazing!! They accommodated a few changes to the menu a few weeks out, they were on time the day of our wedding, extremely professional throughout the entire experience, and the food was a huge hit at our wedding!!! So many of our guests raved about the food at both cocktail hour and dinner and it made us so happy that we made the choice to go with Tandoori Group! We had 150 guests at our wedding but I’m confident that they can handle any number of guests, big or small. Highly recommend them as caterers for any event!”

“Seriously delicious Indian food! The lunch special is a great deal, you get so much food for such a reasonable price and everything was very tasty. The fried onion appetizer along with two dipping sauces was so good, everything down to the sweet little rice pudding dessert was excellent. We will return and we will let others know that this is a terrific local gem.”

“Today we had chettinad paneer pizza (10") . Pizza was just fine. I was expecting a little spicy sauce , but it turned out to be not spicy at all.Crust was nice and the quantity of the panner topping was great. For panneer lovers you will love it. I would definitely give a try on other options on the menu next time.”

“I did a order pickup through Ubereats so I didn't stay long but the employee who handed me my food was very friendly. Not all restaurants I pick up my food from are so this is a small detail that means a lot to me. I got lamb biryani, butter chicken for my partner, and cheese naan. The portions are great, the food was packed well, and it was very good. It's also cool that they're open til 10! It's a little bit out of the way for me but I would definitely go back.”

“Third or fourth time getting food from Tandoori Guys but first time dining in. We like the variety of meat and vegetarian options. Also, the masala fries are super addicting to the point where we’ve driven here just to order them. Glad we finally ate here, such a cool vibe with the Indian music playing while watching planes taking off in the distance. Definitely won’t be the last time we eat here.Vegetarian options: The malai kofta is a new favorite.”

“Great ambience, and awesome service. The food was also great. Gobi Manchurian is a must try! Paneer tikka masala was so so but Malai kofta and Dal Tadka were awesome.Parking is limited, but street parking is available.Vegetarian options: Plenty of veg curries and other starter itemsDietary restrictions: Veg and non veg clearly labeled along with ingredientsParking: Sunday's is free parking but Monday - Saturday is paid street parkingKid-friendliness: A very kid friendly place. Plenty of seating options”

“It was worth to drove 15 miles towards opposite side to have dinner at this place. We ordered Onion Uttapam, Andhra Spicy Dosa and Topi dosa for our kid. All items were too good. Service was top notch. Even though they have self service , folks were stopping by table frequently to check if we need extra chutney , sambar or if we need to order anything extra. ( i have rarely seen this in Indian restaurant here in US)”

“I have personally been here two times and also had them cater for a work event we organized for 70 people and found them to deliver good quality food and great flavorsI was totally amazed when I found they even have Jain food options which is a hard to find in SD areaI've tried their:Samosas (10/10)Pakoras (8/10)Palak Paneer (8.5/10)Veg. Kadhai (9/10)Veg. Kofta (9/10)Veg. Biryani (8/10)Mango Lassi (10/10)I would definitely recommend to try their food.Bhupendir helped us a lot for catering and delivery of food and was very accommodating with our dietary requirements and preferences.Dietary restrictions: They are very accommodating and are able to provide great food choices with restrictions such as Jain / Swaminarayan”

“This place is very neat and clean. Food taste awesom. They do have different offers going on everytime. They also offer you to taste/sample From Lunch special ,before selecting. Staff is very polite. I highly recommend this place for Indian food.”

“The service is s**** the food is very good. Terrible parking. Noon, Sunday, no one here except me. And still no water refill. Prices are a bit above the norm here in S.D. because of the downtown tourist location. You always pay more downtown for everything. I only came here because I had a Groupon.”

“The food is excellent here! Everything is made in house from scratch, even the salad dressing!For dessert we had their homemade coconut ice cream and banana fritters and they were mind-blowingly delicious!The wait staff are super nice, friendly and helpful and their music is fab!I will be back! ???”

“Hole in the wall Indian restaurant with good food. I stumbled on it accidentally and was looking for unique food choices, and found it. Select from vegan vegetarian or conventional meals. The owner and staff will adjust the spice level of each meal to your liking! Each dish comes with naan bread serving. The only down side is that all dishes are served in to-go packages even if you eat there...”

“Solid lunch special. 13 dollars. I didn't like how you can't substitute naan for garlic naan and pay a little extra. They were kind enough to give it to me, but I know that's not going to always be the case. Curries were good and meats were decent. Better than some other indian spots I've been to in san diego.”

“Royal India Delmar is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves Indian cuisine. The restaurant serves up a memorable explosion of the finest flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Among the must-try dishes are their spicy tandoori wings, which are both tender and flavorful. Also, their samosas are a delight for anyone who loves minced meat and peas. To complement your meal, try their lychee martini or mango margarita, both of which are refreshing and delicious.If you're a fan of chicken dishes, Royal India Delmar's chicken makhani is a must-try. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the combination of spices used in the dish makes it a real treat for your taste buds. Another standout dish is their lamb shank, which is both tender and delicious. You can taste the combination of spices used in the dish, which makes it a real standout.To complete your meal, make sure to order some naan bread. The spinach naan and cheese naan are both excellent choices and go perfectly with any of the dishes on the menu. Overall, Royal India Delmar is a great restaurant to visit if you're looking for a unique and flavorful dining experience.Don't forget to follow @GoosbyTwins on your journey for more amazing Travel | Cuisine | Experiences content!”

“I was not all that hungry so got the lunch special to go. I got the chicken curry, and the tandoori chicken. It came with fresh hot naan, and some rice. It was tasty and authentic. Next time I'm real hungry I'll try the buffet. My one and only critique would be the little bit of salad was served atop the hot food, so if you want a nice cool fresh crisp salad leave that want at the door. It does save on containers, and therefore waste, but perhaps they can put it on a foil wrap to keep it semi separated. Anyways it's still a great value and delicious so I'll accept that minor flaw.”

“Went on Sept. 30th. Had a bit of a wait due to a large catering order ahead of us, but it was worth it. The food was amazingly good!! I had the Chicken Tikka Masala and my boyfriend had the Amaravathi Chicken Biryani. The flavors were great, it was fresh, and the best that I can remember tasting. Will definately be coming back to try the other menu items.”