47 Best Indian Restaurants in San Diego

“as I walked in, I noticed the cleanliness of the restaurant. Then the visual menu helped me with what I wanted to order. The ambiance is perfect! The assistant from the young man was awesome! The food!!! MashaAllah! It is Soo good. I love spicy 🌶️ The chili naan. mmmmm“

“Lots of delicious options for lunch. The portions are very generous and you can’t beat $13 plus tax for their weekday lunch special (from 11a-3p).

Their staff is very friendly and service is extremely fast, which is a bonus during work lunches.

Inside is a little dark but I always sit outside. Plenty of parking in the lot and along the street.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cozy ambience, great Bhangra music, delicious food, and excellent customer service. These dishes were cooked with love and the overall energy of this place is so welcoming and relaxed. Will definitely keep coming back with my fam. 💛“

“Tired of the same old dining experience? Craving a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds? Look no further than Sattvik Foods, where every meal is a standing ovation for your senses. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the warm, aromatic embrace of spices that promises a culinary adventure. The decor? A tasteful blend of modern chic and traditional charm—think Bollywood meets Broadway. Now, let's talk food. All curries here are so velvety smooth. The Samosas are crisp little parcels of joy, hiding spiced potatoes and peas that pack a punch. And the service? Impeccable. The staff navigates the bustling dining room with the grace of seasoned performers, ensuring your glass is never empty and your plate is always full. Whether you're a spice novice or a seasoned curry connoisseur, Sattvik Foods' consistently scrumptious offerings will have you singing its praises. Just be prepared to book your encore performance—you'll definitely want to return for an encore!“

“Highly recommended for family outings and great comfort food“

“Great service, and a nice atmosphere. Excellent lunch specials at only $8.99. Choice of two entrées, served with naan and a drink. Delicious food at an unbeatable price.Overall experience was excellent. Will definitely be back!“

“We catered food from this place for our daughter's Wedding in San Diego. Tandoori Group's food was delicious in All our events with different varieties it was exceptional experience :) Varun and his team was THE Best Catering Service so professional courteous and they go out of their way to accommodating to our each Event needs. I will Highly recommend Varun and his team for small or large group of any Events, they are the Best in San Diego, CA Area with Best food and Superb Service and professional and friendly Team :) Thank you Varun ...Appreciated your Wonderful Services and Amazing Food“

“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“

“5 stars from me, because it's perfect until it isn't.“

“Awesome food , taken by surprise. We had Samosa Chat reminded me of India, dal makhani was just perfect & vegi biryani with many varieties of vegetables in it. A hidden gem & prices very reasonable. Jatin & Deepak were excellent host.“

“Excellent beautiful extravagant just magnificent they take their time in cooking healthy food“

“Specifically came for their thali. Ordered 3 different thalis and they ALL were equally 5* fantastic. Owner Mr Ramesh and his staff were welcoming. Restaurant was clean. I’d recommend this restaurant as an overall place to eat.“

“best in the town“

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

“Excellent experience. We arrived on a Saturday at around 12:30pm, was not crowded. Madras Cafe offered a very kind service, and very fresh and high quality chola bhatura (a little hot, not spicy), dosa, and birani as well as chicken tikka masala. When my father said the dish was too spicy, they were quick to return and remake it at the level that was instantly more appealing. Will be back again.“

“Really good food!
Got the Bombay Vada pav, paneer sandwich, samosa chaat, momos, mango lassi and chai!

The Vada pav and the sandwich were the best but everything tasted good.

The drinks don’t have added sugar but are still very flavorful!

I highly recommend going here!!“

“We have been coming to this restaurant for a few years now, and our experience has been great every single time. The food is delicious, and the service is excellent; everyone is very friendly, and the food comes out quickly when they are not busy, the restaurant is clean, It is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.“

“Chicken Pakora was fried to perfection with tender chicken inside. A must-try!“

“The Paneer Biryani was an absolute delight. The fragrant blend of spices and the perfectly cooked paneer made each bite a burst of flavor. The rice was fluffy, and the paneer was tender and generously portioned. The balance of spices was just right, providing a wonderful depth of flavor without overwhelming the palate.“

“Wonderful staff and tremendous briyani options..“

“the food was very very very gooooooddd..“

“Best Indian Restaurant in town! Excellent food and customer service. I have been visiting this place since 2018 and went back to dine in after more than year (ordered pickup and delivery during this time) due to covid. Same delicious food and dine in experience!“

“I work nearby and we love to come here for lunch. They just added a lunch buffet and it is definitely great for vegetarians with lots of options. There were only three meat dishes which was a little disappointing, but it was still good and well worth the money.“

“Oh my gosh! I FINALLY went here and was not disappointed... I only had both types of dal and a mango lassi ...all were REALLY wonderful and VERY fresh tasting. I will be back!“

“We were on vacation, we Found India Place restaurant, I B2 Recommend This Place . Fast Service Nice Staff , Good food . 04/24/2023“

“The food was just great. Choice of spicy-ness offered; the portion is filling. The ambience was just as great: calm music, nice decorations, and clean. And the service was also awesome: personable, fr“

“I tried curryosity restaurant recently and it was a great experience overall. The food was full of authentic flavor, the spices were perfectly balanced and everything tasted fresh. The butter chicken and garlic naan were especially good.

The decor inside is really nice too — warm lighting, traditional touches, and a cozy vibe that makes you feel comfortable
The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly — tender, juicy, and packed with rich, aromatic spices that really stood out. It had a great balance of flavor without being too heavy.“

“Omg!!! The coconut Margarita is a game changer!!!! Staff is so friendly, and very welcoming! Get your butt I’m here and try this amazing concoction!!!“

“The food was just great. Choice of spicy-ness offered; the portion is filling. The ambience was just as great: calm music, nice decorations, and clean. And the service was also awesome: personable, fr“

“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!“

“Try everything if you haven't but my absolute favorite from their kitchen is the chicken marsala, samosas, curry, and garlic naan (OMG)!“

“This was our first visit for a quick lunch. Pleasantly surprised by the ambience and the music. No loud indian music rather peaceful. Any curry comes with naan, rice and salad so in a way one dish for each person. Food was delicious and served quickly. In starter, bhel puri chaat was fresh and quite tasty.“

“If I was on death row and I had one last meal, it would be their murgh makhani with garlic naan and rice pudding. This is easily my favorite Indian food place.“

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

“We love their food. The lamb curry and chicken tikka masala were so delicious 😋“

“Awesome food and good hospitality“

“Genuinely surprised on how good this place was I’ve been to many Indian food places and this one takes the cake. The service was fast the waiter was so nice and the portions were big I was more than satisfied please if you can give it try.(ps. The mango lassi comes in a big glass extra points)“

“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!“

“The food was just great. Choice of spicy-ness offered; the portion is filling. The ambience was just as great: calm music, nice decorations, and clean. And the service was also awesome: personable, fr“

“I went here for lunch with the whole family on a Saturday. They were out of the Himalayan Chicken Wings, which looked like the most interesting item on the menu so that was disappointing.

The steamed chicken momo was probably my favorite thing that we ordered. The size was a little small and you only get 8 pieces but the taste was one of the best in SoCal. Tandoori was a bit dry.

The bhai who was working at the time was nice and super helpful. 5 stars because of him.“

“Celebrating a Milestone for a family member, one of my favorite types cuisine....I would go back again !!!“

“Amazing food! The garlic nan was some of the best I’ve ever had, cooked and garlic’ed to perfection. Ordered the chicken tikka masala and the chicken biryani, both were full of flavor and tested fresh. I am definitely coming back and I hope others stop by and give it a try, I don’t want this place going anywhere.“

“I know nothing about the seating arrangements, pricing (high or low…I’m from out of town, and door dashed). All I know is the food I ordered chicken samosa, veggie samosa, chicken biryani, garlic naan and tikka masala (spicy with chicken) is some of the best Indian food that I’ve had on this side of the world. Highly recommend!“

“Food was very good! They will usually ask you for the spiciness on a scale of 1-10, but by spiciness they MEAN it! The naan is spectacular; fluffy and delectable!

The service was great! It was quick and nice!

The atmosphere was cozy, but the restaurant was quite small.

Cons: One on the dishes had a hair in it.“

“Everything about this place is amazing!!! Authentic Pakistani food, great clean ambiance, and super friendly staff!! Must try their beef haleem and seekh kebabs!!“

“Really enjoyed this meal at TPK! The burnt garlic fried rice was super fragrant and perfectly seasoned, with just the right smoky flavor. The Schezwan sauce balls had a nice spicy kick and great flavor without being overwhelming.
Definitely worth coming back for !
Certainly not to confuse for curry pizza house franchise!“

“It is an absolute gem for dessert lovers! From the moment you walk in, the sweet aroma of freshly baked cakes greets you, creating an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Their selection is both wide and creative — from classic chocolate truffle to unique seasonal flavors, every bite is pure bliss.
Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just craving something sweet, Cake Korner is the perfect spot. Highly recommend giving it a try — it’s a delightful experience every single time!“