The Indian food here is SLIGHTLY above average. It is far too expensive for what it tastes like. The restaurant ambience however is very nice, so it makes for a relatively good experience compared to other local Indian restaurants. I would NOT RECOMMEND trying this place more than once.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Nicole Gianino
Resubmitting my review because they took it down. I received delivery of the Chicken Tikka Masala and there was not only almonds in the food which is not listed on the menu description, but there were large insects in the chicken AND in the rice.
Food: 1
Isaac altman
Not great food not cheap either
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
ShivT&T
We had the lunch special. Palak paneer was really good.
Vegetarian options: See menu. Large veggie options
Dietary restrictions: Plenty of choice
Parking: Open parking lot
Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space inside and kids friendly
Royal India is located in the Del Mar area. Their decor and indoor water wall is gorgeous!! It has a fine dining vibe. They also have a lovely outdoor patio. The staff were friendly and welcoming! Kudos to Hiran for his wonderful customer service!
They offer Modern Indian cuisine with an explosion of flavor that will keep you going back for more!! Loved the complimentary Chaat papdi with chutney.
We had takeout, and it was absolutely fabulous! I had the lamb Rogan Josh (my go-to) and the lamb was tender (break apart with a fork), and the sauce rich. I ordered a "6 level" spiciness, and it was just right. We also had the chicken Tikka masala and it was very good indeed.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vladimir Radivojevic
Excellent service and the food is amazing! Give the samosas a try and any curry dish! I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosas
Barry Niman
consistently delicious with attentive and responsive service.
Wheelchair accessibility: one level with movable tables. bathroom is small but likely is adequate to maneuver a wheelchair.
This Indian cuisine is very good for Indian food particularly Punjabi food. The food test & quality is good. The ambience is excellent with outdoor seating. We celebrated a birthday party here & enjoyed it too much.
Vegetarian options: We had malai kofta, bangan bhartha, jeera rice, dal makhani, garlik Nan, papad, butter milk, cream tomato soup etc & enjoyed the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mahitha Parcha
So disappointed with the food. My Indian family and I ordered veg biryani and paneer tikka masala. We selected the Indian spicy option hoping that the restaurant would deliver flavorful and spicy food. However, the food was absolutely inedible. They have just added red chili powder in excess without paying no attention to maintaining a balance. My family and I enjoy spicy Indian food but this restaurant has a totally wrong idea of the meaning of “spicy.” We couldn’t eat more than 2 bites of the food. A really bad experience!!!
Food: 1
Service: 3
Cero Grubs
If you love Indian food than you got to check this spot out! Definitely always scared to try Indian food because it always seems to spicy for me but they give you a scale 1-10 on how spicy you want it !! We started things off with their signature tandoori wings and they were amazing ! My wife got the traditional chicken tikka masala, I had a bite and it was delicious. I got the mango pineapple curry with lamb meat and it was spectacular! I wanted it more !! Over my rice and it just so amazing ! Highly recommend it. We also had some somosa which were yummy. And we finished things off with some mango dessert they had. Definitely coming back here ! Lots of seating and service was great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Socal Tasting
SoCal Tasting embarked on a culinary voyage to India at Royal India, Del Mar, San Diego. We dove into the signature dishes like the rich and creamy Chicken Makhani, Chilli ginger curry, flavorful Aloo Tikki, Samosa chaat and paired them with the amazing selection of Indian beer and other cocktails. Indulged in the melt-in-your-mouth naans and aromatic Onion Kulcha. Vegetarian options abound, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Must visit for an unforgettable tasting journey! Amazing service and beautiful ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia Bins
Worms... I got parasites from eating there.I saw them 1 day later in my left overs but I didn't want to believe it. I tried to see how I was feeling. I think my food was someone else's leftovers or just not warm or pulled from trash idk. I was going to go to complain but I was so sad that it may have been intentional so I never mustard the courage to take my left overs there. I now have a active parasite that I am trying to get rid of. This place has questionable practices. I went here because of rating but when I look again at the negative comments I see my experience. It's there many others. The staff or whomever have a lot of... I mean a lot of fake 5 star ratings that causes the rating to look like a higher but the hygiene is very very risky to your health and life. I am not even angry anymore. I am truly so heartbroken and sad. I just want to save someone's life. There are so many terrorists on America soil these days, I don't know what to think anymore. Eat at your own risk of health. I had the chicken biryani.
The Indian food here is SLIGHTLY above average. It is far too expensive for what it tastes like. The restaurant ambience however is very nice, so it makes for a relatively good experience compared to other local Indian restaurants. I would NOT RECOMMEND trying this place more than once.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Resubmitting my review because they took it down. I received delivery of the Chicken Tikka Masala and there was not only almonds in the food which is not listed on the menu description, but there were large insects in the chicken AND in the rice.
Food: 1
Not great food not cheap either
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We had the lunch special.
Palak paneer was really good.
Vegetarian options: See menu. Large veggie options
Dietary restrictions: Plenty of choice
Parking: Open parking lot
Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space inside and kids friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Samosas, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan
Forcing people to pay extra tips
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Stews are too salty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Looking for Indian Cuisine in San Diego?
Royal India is located in the Del Mar area.
Their decor and indoor water wall is gorgeous!! It has a fine dining vibe. They also have a lovely outdoor patio. The staff were friendly and welcoming! Kudos to Hiran for his wonderful customer service!
They offer Modern Indian cuisine with an explosion of flavor that will keep you going back for more!! Loved the complimentary Chaat papdi with chutney.
???? ?? tried:
Spicy Tandoori Wings
Minced Meat and Peas Samosas (FAVE)
Mixed Tandoori Grill (FAVE)
Lamb Biryani (FAVE)
Lamb Shank
Rusmalai
Mango Martini
Garlic Naan
Paneer Naan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had takeout, and it was absolutely fabulous! I had the lamb Rogan Josh (my go-to) and the lamb was tender (break apart with a fork), and the sauce rich. I ordered a "6 level" spiciness, and it was just right. We also had the chicken Tikka masala and it was very good indeed.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and the food is amazing! Give the samosas a try and any curry dish! I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosas
consistently delicious with attentive and responsive service.
Wheelchair accessibility: one level with movable tables. bathroom is small but likely is adequate to maneuver a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This Indian cuisine is very good for Indian food particularly Punjabi food. The food test & quality is good. The ambience is excellent with outdoor seating. We celebrated a birthday party here & enjoyed it too much.
Vegetarian options: We had malai kofta, bangan bhartha, jeera rice, dal makhani, garlik Nan, papad, butter milk, cream tomato soup etc & enjoyed the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
So disappointed with the food. My Indian family and I ordered veg biryani and paneer tikka masala. We selected the Indian spicy option hoping that the restaurant would deliver flavorful and spicy food. However, the food was absolutely inedible. They have just added red chili powder in excess without paying no attention to maintaining a balance. My family and I enjoy spicy Indian food but this restaurant has a totally wrong idea of the meaning of “spicy.” We couldn’t eat more than 2 bites of the food. A really bad experience!!!
Food: 1
Service: 3
If you love Indian food than you got to check this spot out! Definitely always scared to try Indian food because it always seems to spicy for me but they give you a scale 1-10 on how spicy you want it !! We started things off with their signature tandoori wings and they were amazing ! My wife got the traditional chicken tikka masala, I had a bite and it was delicious. I got the mango pineapple curry with lamb meat and it was spectacular! I wanted it more !! Over my rice and it just so amazing ! Highly recommend it. We also had some somosa which were yummy. And we finished things off with some mango dessert they had. Definitely coming back here ! Lots of seating and service was great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SoCal Tasting embarked on a culinary voyage to India at Royal India, Del Mar, San Diego. We dove into the signature dishes like the rich and creamy Chicken Makhani, Chilli ginger curry, flavorful Aloo Tikki, Samosa chaat and paired them with the amazing selection of Indian beer and other cocktails. Indulged in the melt-in-your-mouth naans and aromatic Onion Kulcha. Vegetarian options abound, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Must visit for an unforgettable tasting journey! Amazing service and beautiful ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worms... I got parasites from eating there.I saw them 1 day later in my left overs but I didn't want to believe it. I tried to see how I was feeling. I think my food was someone else's leftovers or just not warm or pulled from trash idk. I was going to go to complain but I was so sad that it may have been intentional so I never mustard the courage to take my left overs there. I now have a active parasite that I am trying to get rid of. This place has questionable practices. I went here because of rating but when I look again at the negative comments I see my experience. It's there many others. The staff or whomever have a lot of... I mean a lot of fake 5 star ratings that causes the rating to look like a higher but the hygiene is very very risky to your health and life. I am not even angry anymore. I am truly so heartbroken and sad. I just want to save someone's life. There are so many terrorists on America soil these days, I don't know what to think anymore. Eat at your own risk of health. I had the chicken biryani.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
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