45 Best Indian Restaurants near Santa Ana

“it had been a few years since we were here. That was a mistake. We realize had much we missed it. The ambiance, the service and oh my, the food was delicious. My Indian husband and his Indian nephew and cousin were with us. We had 3 appetizers. I had the chicken Biryani, mild as requested, but very flavorful, hubs had a lamb dish and the others had vegetarian 😋. My husband complimented the owner when we were leaving. White tablecloths, fine artwork, authentic food, served artfully. A true 5 star dining experience. Royal Khyber now moves to the top of our go to restaurants 😀“

“We ordered hara masala paneer, assorted starter and naan for dinner . Naan and paneer was too good. If you like spicy then you can ask them to make it. Service and staff are amazing. Place is decent. They have outdoor and indoor spaces for sitting.“

“Absolutely the best Indian food for 60 miles around. We have tried just about every Indian restaurant located near us. Tandoori is by far the most delicious Indian food, always made with fresh ingredients. The staff is super nice & friendly, and the prices are great.“

“The Afghanistan people have good family food food good restaurants.
The Afghanistan people must live 100 age.
We want all Afghan born people safe and get normal Afghanistan age. Afghanistan people live well with 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 people in home safely. Afghanistan must change the medical to live 100 age for all man woman and boys girls born in Afghanistan most important. We want to live well and have good human image for Afghan born. We can live in any country and live well. Many Afghanistan people can live long time and feel good. The Afghanistan people are well in world and live safe happy life in house building with good walls windows good roof food living room good bedrooms good bathrooms and food garage. We hope all Afghan people are well in the world.

The age is 100 and more for Afghanistan born. I am able to travel and live with my family as Afghanistan born any place in world like India and China Arabia America Canada USA and Iran Germany France Africa and still get good family good life and good age 100 safely. Afghanistan people can reach weight of 100 pounds small weight and 200 pounds medium pounds and 300 pounds big. Some Afghanistan very big may be 400 pounds very large Afghan. Most Afghan people do fit in home and needs to live in home. So most Afghan people are 100 pounds and 200 pounds and 300 pounds and fit well.
Most Afghan people are well. Most majority Afghan people like to have some walks everyday at home or outside and feel good. Sone Afghanistan people may like to go to nature and parks and family events at family homes and feel good. The Afghanistan people likes good people and seeing being with good family and good neighbors. The Afghanistan people may like good sun shine sine walking outside feeling good in nature.

The Afghanistan people may have 3 good meals and other meals and good water drinks juice tea coffee sometimes soda. The Afghanistan people live good life. The Afghanistan people like do travel see new places. We are all together friends in the world and all human can try living 100 age like Afghanistan people can live 100 age. Majority Afghan people can live well to 100 age.
After 100 age the hospital shafa Khana is responsible for making Afghanistan people safe inside hospital. The Afghanistan born person if the person dies must be kept in hospital to see them get correct way at hospital. Rhr Afghanistan people can live 100 age to 130 age for some safe happy peaceful.

We hope all Afghan people are well and safe. I am Abdull Al Tarzi and I like to live 100 age with my family. Some Afghanistan people may get medicines and get medical treatment at clinic and hospital and can live well. We live in good strong family in homes as Afghanistan people. We have very nice places to live in good homes nice houses and nice apartments as Afghan people. We do have one car for the family at home and feel good driving cars in city to go stores. Some Afghanistan people live near stores and can walk to stores and feel good shopping. Living near stores makes life good family safe and it is fun to live and see stores.
All Afghan people are well. The Afghanistan people have good vision and good life together with all people all nations.“

“I have been both food and batter from FreshMe since years and there is no better option than them. Their batter is amazing and the Idlis are so soft and fluffy that I have never had luck getting the same quality from any other batter. It checks all the three boxes - fresh, tasty and healthy“

“Food is excellent, excellent service , they take the time to make sure food is 100 % perfect and flavors are amazing!!!!!“

“Best Indian food I've had in OC. The service was absolutely great! Our server was extremely friendly and made us feel welcomed. The young man answered all our questions. It was our first time there and we can't wait to go back to try the entire menu. The food was DELICIOUS. So much flavor!! The venue was clean and really well decorated. They have beer on tap which is a huge plus! I am a huge carnivore but for those who are not they have plenty vegan options.“

“Had an amazing experience at Masala Craft in Anaheim. The food was delicious and freshly prepared, but what really made our visit special was the fantastic service from Prabh! She was so attentive, warm, and friendly, making sure our table had everything we needed. Prabh was patient with questions about the menu and gave great recommendations. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and Prabh’s positive attitude made the whole evening even better. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Prabh’s exceptional service—will definitely be back!“

“Delicious Indian food that is not your usual restaurant fare. Friendly accommodating owners. Picked up with no issues from their Anaheim restaurant on Lincoln near Western.“

“What a lovely surprise! We had been eyeing Himalayan Delights since it opened and finally ordered take out a few months ago. It’s been on repeat ever since! We have tried the butter chicken, chicken korma, chicken tikka masala, tandoori, naan, and our absolute favorite is the chicken momo!! Omg it’s amazing. Wonderful service, delicious and authentic food….it’s our go-to for Indian/Nepalese. Must try!“

“We had another wonderful dining experience at Charminar! Our server, Goldie, was exceptional his recommendations were spot on, and his warm hospitality truly enhanced our evening.
We always enjoy coming here, and this visit was no exception. Highly recommended!“

“First time trying this little hole in the wall and was pleasantly surprised !😁 The food was super good and portions very generous! Garlic Nan was on point!😤and I am very picky especially with Goat curry! The employees were super friendly and the restaurant was organized and clean! I Finally found my regular Indian food spot! 🙌 Keep up the good work guys!“

“Excellent Indian food“

“One of the best Indian fast food restaurant! You’ll meet the owner, Nathan at the counter and his son is the chef. His daughter designed the place. It’s a lovely family affair and you can taste the love in their food.

Traditional food with modern twist on ordering. You can “build it” by choosing burrito, crunch wrap, parathadilla (quesadilla) or grilled sandwich, then pick your protein, and filling (curry,korma,etc). There are traditional curry bowls like tikka masala, street bites like samosas, masala stir fry rice, Mac and cheese, house salad.

We ordered:

-Build it: I got a butter chicken burrito. It’s a regular tortilla filled with cheese, tomatoes, onion, rice, lettuce, chicken masala. I liked that the tortilla was thin to be able to taste the filling. It was delicious. It was so big that I split 3 meals out of it.

-chicken tikka masala curry bowl: Finally a place the loves up to their spice level. We asked for level hot and it was legit hot! Very flavorful with lots of spice. Came with Paratha which is similar to naan but thinner and made with a mix of white and brown flour.

-Popadams- crispy lentil crackers

-samosas: 3 pieces, fresh, stuffed with masala potato and pea. Came with tamarind chutney. We also bought cilantro chutney.

We enjoyed everything we tasted. A second location will be opening in Fullerton. Catering options.

Plenty of parking in this lot. It’s next door to Rooster and Rice.“

“A man from a far country came to this restaurant, tired and hungry, and bought some Indian food. Much to his embarrassment the credit card denied the transaction. No problem, said the seller, take it and pay another time. God Bless you noble @Sandeep Kumar and your staff ברכה והצלחה בכל מעשי ידיך“

“They have really good food“

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

“Masala Curry is a real gem of Anaheim. I get warm welcome with delicious Indian cuisine every time I visited. They provide good quality with affordable prices. I highly recommend them for dine, to-go and catering as well.“

“Was super excited to eat at Masala Bae. My friend had been hyping the lunch buffet for so long and we would always talk about coming to eat here on a Saturday morning. Well today was finally the day and it really didn’t disappoint.

We showed up pretty much as soon as it opened and only had to wait about five minutes before we could start getting food from the buffet. It was all so delicious! The standouts for me were the paneer and the chili chicken. I felt like these two dishes complemented each other incredibly well. I am not much of a dessert guy but I also tried the different desserts they had and I enjoyed them very much. Especially the custard with the fruits.

The waitstaff were all amazing as well. Super welcoming and friendly, they made us feel right at home. It was nice and cold inside which was also great because of the heat outside. Would love to come back and eat here again.“

“Best ethnic food we’ve had:). Thank you so much!!“

“It’s an Indian restaurant with most of the Indian staff .They know the real taste of India“

“Truly phenomenal service from the waiter, Jatinder, and the new owner, Robin! They were so attentive, kindly checked on us frequently, and kept our water topped up. The pakora, onion bhaji, and samosa appetizer sampler was really delicious and I haven't had such wonderfully and delicately spiced samosas like these that weren't greasy at all. My family thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes. The potions were large and very reasonably priced. The location is a bit tucked away on the corner of Harbor/Adams as they don't have a sign on the large marquee, but it's a gem worth finding!“

“I was there for a sangeet.. food was excellent... out of all the places i have eaten at. Food here actually tastes better“

“The curry and masala are amazing at the Fullerton location! I will be back this week for lunch. Oh, and ordering online was so easy :) thank you!!“

“The waitress was super nice to me, I got a mango lassi , and some chicken and goat curry . It was so yummy. And she was so friendly 😁👍 , as I had an exhausting week 🤧😭. Made my day 😁 by her friendliness and great food .“

“My favorite buffett lunch in town!!! Great price, unlimited naan, great service, amazing owner! This is my go to Indian food in Orange County.“

“This place is amazing. Fresh food and great service!!!“

“Great food, lunch buffet, friendly people“

“We took the whole family and ate so well. We had garlic naan (amazing!) goat curry, chicken, dal, aloo, mango lassi, etc. Everything was so flavorful and we couldn't get enough. The staff was attentive and kind. We liked it so much we went back their the next night. This is must try if you love indian/nepali food!

Coming back soon!!“

“For me, new flavors. I will be back.“

“We were greeted by the jovial manager - owner of this local favorite Indian restaurant. There were so many delicious dishes to choose from; we had Lamb Masala and a Chicken dish both with yummy Aloo Paratha and Garlic Naan. All dishes were generous and we will bring more friends next time to try from the huge selection. Gulab Jamun is my favorite dessert with Mango lassi, a perfect pairing.“

“Went to the US for a holiday 2 years ago and still to this day talk about this restaurant! In Love!!! Amazing food, kind employees. I will be back, hopefully sooner rather than later :) yummmm“

“Vishnu Catering did a spectacular job at the event that I planned for ~100 people in Santa Barbara. They showed up on time, prepared, and were very professional to work with throughout the entire process. We haven't even gotten to the food yet - every single person at the event (desi and non-desi) enjoyed the food and praised the food to us. Of note, the rasmalai, double ka meetha, mutton curry, mango daal, chai, apollo fish, mango lassi, chicken tikka masala, paneer makhani, aloo gobi, and more. You can't go wrong by choosing Vishnu Catering for your event. They were a hit. Thanks Ram, for all the effort and for helping making our day so special.“

“Dining at Kulfime was more than a meal, it felt like a warm hug. The cozy atmosphere and kind, welcoming made me feel right at home. Every dish was crafted with care, bursting with authentic flavors that instantly comforted my soul. The portions were generous, the prices fair, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you're a longtime fan of Indian food or new to it, this is the kind of place that leaves you smiling long after you’ve left. I can’t wait to return and relive the magic!!“

“Delighted by my midday visit to Urban Punjab in garden grove for a lunch at 3 PM—serendipity in its timing as they were open and welcoming. Tucked away in a modest shopping center that also boasts a superb shawarma joint, this place is a hidden treasure. The tandoori chicken and dal makhani I savored transported my taste buds straight to the streets of Delhi with their authentic, extraordinary flavors. The lacha paratha? Simply genius. Service was extraordinary, matched by the unique touch of serving drinks in metal, regal glasses that elevate the dining experience to one of noble indulgence. Having the pleasure of meeting both owners, their dedication was evident in every aspect. I'm looking forward to a return visit with loved ones in tow, ready to embark on a culinary expedition through their entire menu. Heartfelt thanks to Urban Punjab for a five-star experience.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I’d honestly give Annapoorna 4.5 stars if I could. This is my go-to when I’m craving Indian food — I’ve eaten dinner inside a couple of times, but mostly I get takeout, and it’s always good.

My must-haves are the Kadai Chicken, Kadai Lamb, Goat Biryani, Baingan Bharta, and their naan — love them all, and they taste even better the next day. My mom’s favorites are the rasam and their dosas, so we’re both happy when we order.

It’s just a little restaurant tucked in a shopping plaza — kind of a hole-in-the-wall — but the food is so good I’ve never once been disappointed.“

“💯👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 perfect……………………..“

“Loved this spot. My favorite Pakistani restaurant so far in Orange County! Fine dining restaurant with great ambience. Food was great. Delicious, flavorful, filling Desi food. Definitely recommend the lamb chops and Chicken Karhai.“

“I moved to Louisiana a couple years ago and miss this place sooo much!! Mama is so sweet. She always took care of me! One time my blood sugar dropped while i was waiting for my naan and she fixed me up a little plate so fast and sat with me to make sure i was ok. The food there is delicious! I can’t find it here like they make it! My favorites are vegetable korma - saag aloo - and chicken tiki masala!“

“Food is good. No dine inn facility available. Its cloud kitchen type restaurant. The place looks shady and when you enter the parking from road there is bay alarm security system which announces “You are entering in unauthorized area and you are under surveillance, which was scary. I don’t know if its false positive. Order time is around 18 to 28 min.“

“Very good tasting food. Plus very clean. Felt like 👍 home. Reasonable prices. Great 😊 cup of tea 💯👍👌🏽✅“

“Had the best Indian food here while traveling away from India! The chef did a superb job, and my friends and I were stuffed silly. I particularly liked the dal makhni and garlic naan, while my friend thought the lamb curry was delightful. Definitely returning on my next SoCal visit! My sister is also a fan. Can too easily pack on the pounds here! Drank a lot of their infused water too.“

“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.“

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

“We tried Punjabi Tandoor Irvine location, and got their 2 curry combo which comes with 2
Curry of your choice, naan and rice.
Their Saag was really good, overall good portion size and food was fresh.
Definitely recommend this place, especially for lunch.“