What an amazing experience for a random week night gathering. Service was beyond comparison and the dishes very high quality. The combination of the tasty food, service and relaxing atmosphere made the evening very memorable. Highly recommend! read more

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This is the first time I've been inside this restaurant too and it's so cute! I love elephants and everyone who works here is so nice. I'm ordering chicken saag and jumbo shrimp for $29. The prices are high, but the food is good and it's not spicy. Lucas is so accommodating and understands my special needs so he's making sure my order is NOT spicy but has a TON of flavor. I approve! I would definitely come back here! I love Lucas, he's awesome. read more

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We get takeout from Basanti almost every week, and it has quickly become one of our absolute favorites in San Juan Capistrano. The food is consistently delicious, packed with flavor, and always hits the spot. I usually go for the channa masala with medium spice, and it's perfect--just the right balance of heat and flavor. It's rich, satisfying, and a great vegetarian-friendly option. My partner switches it up, but most recently had the chicken tikka masala and said it was great just like all the other dishes he's gotten in the past. Their tikka sauce is so good that we always order an extra to dip with the garlic naan or to use with other meals throughout the week. The staff is always kind and quick. Whether it's the chef or the gentleman at the counter, everyone makes you feel welcome and appreciated. We haven't dined in yet, but the interior is beautifully decorated with an authentic feel that adds charm to the space. The restaurant is located in a small plaza with plenty of parking, which makes pickup easy and stress-free. Basanti is everything you want in a neighborhood spot: flavorful food, great service, and a welcoming vibe. We'll absolutely continue to be regulars here. Highly recommend! read more

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Basanti is a great local restaurant. The Indian food was really tasty. we had the garlic na'an, which was soft and nicely seasoned. We also had the butter chicken and the Tikka Masala. Both was really good. We also had the Saag Paneer, which was really amazing. My son tried a sheep dish. He enjoyed that, too. I had a glass of wine and they gave me a free refill. It was late and we were the only guests in the restaurant, so the service was stellar. We're definitely going to go back for more. read more

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5 Stars So Good! Can't Believe We Just Found This Place My husband and I were craving Indian food and ended up at Basanti in San Juan Capistrano. So glad we did! Everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the samosas and dal soup (both packed with flavor), then shared garlic naan, chicken biryani, and saag paneer. Every bite was amazing. Even the Taj Mahal beer my husband ordered was great. The service was amazing! Our waiter was super attentive and friendly. It's a cozy spot and beautifully decorated, which just made the whole experience even better. Can't believe it took us this long to find this place. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We are SO fired up we found this place. We've been dying to find some good Indian food in south Orange County and this is 100% the spot. Keep in mind, we almost always get the butter chicken anywhere we go and that's how we base our reviews. The butter chicken was so so good. It could've used just a bit more spice but still solid. The chutney was delicious. Everything we had was solid. Looking forward to coming back here again. Cheers! read more

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Raw Chicken Served -- Absolutely Disgusting and Dangerous I wish I could give zero stars. I ordered from this place today and was served RAW CHICKEN. Not undercooked -- raw. Pink, slimy, and completely unsafe to eat. I've attached two photos so you can see exactly what I was given. This isn't just a bad meal -- it's a serious health hazard. Serving raw poultry puts customers at risk for salmonella and other foodborne illnesses. It's clear there was no proper quality control in the kitchen. Pure negligence. Pure disgust. Needless to say, I will never order from here again and I strongly urge others to think twice before trusting this place with your health or your family's safety. Check the pictures -- this is what they're serving. read more

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Came here last Eid for my mom to catch up with friends. The ambiance is great. It's peaceful and the staff were attentive. I enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. The art around is beautiful and culture is especially integrated into the experience. I'd love to come back. Thank you for everything read more

Had an amazing time with my friends here! The service was great and the food came out very quickly. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, and Chicken Dum Biryani -- all of which were absolutely delicious. The ambiance was nice. Highly recommended! read more

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The food is amazing! The service is amazing! The restaurant is clean and cozy. First time customer and cannot wait to return. Just amazing and delicious read more

Truly the nicest service. Beautiful interior, incredible food. Lucas was awesome. The perfect Sunday date night in OC!

Went for dinner tonight, had the butter chicken and the spicy lamb dish. Had some garlic nan very good and fresh. Fast service and cool videos played on the tv. Cool decor everywhere. read more

The best Indian food! Everything was freshly prepared, and the Punjabi dishes made by the chef were outstanding. Absolutely delicious!"

Amazing service and very friendly staff. The portion sizes are generous and well worth the price.

The BEST Indian food we've ever had in the OC. My 13yo loves it. Butter chicken is his fav. All vegetarian options I are great for me. Great naan and sauces. The service is amazing too. We need to eat in but have only ordered online for pickup so far. Great online tool. read more

Food is outstanding and very fresh, service is fast, it is authentic and quantity is great sometime you can share it take home , chicken tikka and lams curry are my favourite... have to go back and try some more dishes ... read more

If you're craving authentic Indian cuisine that bursts with flavor and warmth, Spice & Saffron is a must-visit! From the moment you walk in, the aroma of fresh spices and slow-cooked curries instantly transports you to India. The staff greets you with genuine hospitality. I started with the samosas. The butter chicken was creamy and rich, with just the right balance of spices, the garlic naan was soft, fluffy, and fresh out of the tandoor. The ambiance is cozy and elegant.I will surely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

As a Bay Area resident accustomed to the rich tapestry of authentic Indian cuisine, I was thrilled to discover Basanti in San Juan Capistrano. In an area where high-quality, flavorful Indian food is scarce, Basanti stands out as a true gem. Since my first visit, it has become my go-to spot, and I find myself returning often. The Lamb Biryani and Veggie Biryani are exceptional, bursting with authentic flavors that transport me back to the vibrant streets of India. The tandoori dishes I've sampled are equally impressive, each cooked to perfection with a delightful blend of spices. For anyone seeking authentic Indian cuisine in Orange County, Basanti is a must-visit. In a word: awesome. read more

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The food was so good and the service was amazing! My favorite has to be the chicken biryani. It was the best biryani I had so farr! I e got a variety of food, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikki masala, saag paneer, momos, and garlic naan! Everything was so good read more

Ordered on line and they shorted the order of garlic Nan .... Not good as I live some distance away ...so be very careful..... seems as though they make mistakes only in their favor !!!!! read more

I ordered takeout here and everything was prompt. I got the veggie sampler (I wish it came with a sauce) which was fried food fun. The onion bhajia was the best! I also got the basic chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The masala's flavors were good but were missing a smoky flavor. The naan was pillowy but I would've preferred it to be crispier and more like it came from the oven. I also got the gulab jamun which was pillowy and sweet; it was better than other gulab jamun's I've had before. Overall, I can't expect that much from an Indian restaurant in this location; the flavors are basic but seem to be missing a certain spice-level. read more

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Food is so tasty and fresh. They are so nice, we came for pick up and they brought the food out to the car. We have only gone for take out but the food is always packed very well and is good and warm after a 35 minute drive home. The portions are generous. They offer mild to spicy and the sauces are delicious. The samosas are large and perfectly crisp and the garlic naan is so good. They have so many great dishes to chose from, I can't wait to go back and try some more read more

Food is excellent Lucas and Gobi always deliver Always return for more. Food is excellent Lucas and Gobi always deliver Always return for more. read more

We decided to try a new Indian spot, so we went to Basanti. We ordered garlic naan, Lamb Biryani, Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Goat Curry. The Lamb Biryani had great flavor, but I preferred the tenderness of the goat over the lamb. You can never go wrong with Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Saag Paneer was super tasty too. We also had the Old Monk beer and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The staff were really friendly, and the vibe was cozy with music videos playing on the TV. We ordered a ton of food and were so full, but we still had leftovers to take home. Overall, great service and delicious food! read more

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I love Indian Food. Today I had the best Indian Food meal I have ever had. I have eaten Indian Food all across the United States. This restaurant is by far the best. GREAT food. Very nice atmosphere. Goos service. i search for good Indian food. My search is over. So very happy ! read more

I'm still coming here weekly, so that means it must be good! Every time I come, I'm greeted warmly. And they know exactly what I want to order. Himalayan momos, goat curry, and garlic naan. The food is delicious, and the service is great. I highly recommend! read more

Upon walking into the entrance, you will but hit with the aroma of spices, it's like you been transfer to a spice alley in India and my gosh, it smells so good! As my coworkers and I walked in, we were greeted by the staff (It was during lunch time, not too busy) and sat at any table in meantime, I knew what I was getting already because chicken tikka masala was one my favorite dish. Had to get samosa for appetizer for the table, garlic naan and then our lunches. Yall, the samosa were MASSIVE!! I ate one and lowkey got full because when my dish came out, I ate about two piece of chicken with some basmati rice with two piece of naan, tap out! Had to take the rest to go, all in a good way, just didn't want to overly stuff myself since we had to head back to work. Worth the price, and thank you to our lovely waiter, he even offer us more basmati rice to take home with our dish. Amazing services, the food (If you like indian food of course) is really good. I haven't had fresh ndian cuisine in a very long time (Talking about 7 years or so) and those trader's joe frozen meals doesn't count. The chicken Masala wasn't spicy for me, in fact when I took mines home, I added in nuclear sauce and it was soo divine. Keep in mind, I have a higher spice tolerance so be warn, to some the dish is spicy but to me it wasn't. I'm coming back here again, I really love the dish and those samosa though, crispy and fulling. read more

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This place is great! The food was wonderful, service was excellent. In fact, we didn't know what to order and Lucas made some recommendations and made our experience! We will definitely be back! I recommend the kabob trio & chicken tikka masala! read more

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Went here on a Saturday night. First off I want to say how empty it was. With this exceptionally well service this place was full of great hygiene, hospitality, decor, super attentive workers and professionallity. I ordered the butter chicken, both naan, lassi, and a bunch more. It was super cheap and it will always be my comfort food. I've been to hundreds of restaurants and as a line cook in fine dining, almost none besides Michelin starred restaurants I've been to come close to the quality and hospitality of this restaurant. read more

So grateful to have good Indian food in south OC-- this beats so many of the places I have tried in LA even! The vegetable momos, chicken korma, lamb rogan josh, and onion kulcha are our usual go-tos. We have been coming for YEARS and are always happy with the delicious food. read more

Service was great. Food was delicious. We will come back and recommend to other people or bring people here from out of town!

Great food & reliable service, consistently. We have been ordering here for 4 years. We love the chicken tikka masala and lamb Rogan Josh. Easy pick up or delivery. read more

Excellent quality Indian cuisine. Service is outstanding and food great. Really enjoyed the Palak Paneer, chicken curry and lamb tikka masala. Highly recommend! read more

Delish! The staff are so kind. We loveeeee so much. The cheese stuffed naan is gorge with the mango sauce

Love, love, love this place! Both the food and service are EXCELLENT. Onion kulcha and chicken tikka masala both divine. Do not pass go, do not collect $100, just go! read more

BASANTI! OMG The MOST BUTTERRRYYY Butter Chicken ever, in a creamy, decadent tomato and cream sauce, and the freshly made, warm, toasty naan bread to help sop up every delicious morsel was to die for! Foodies, this is the real deal! (We also had the Lamb Tikka Masala which was exceptional!) And the basmati rice! Light and fluffy as air. Our gracious, kind host Gobi elevated the experience to another level with his attention to detail, especially delightful as he took pictures of all their spices so we can try to recreate at home. We've lived here for decades. Why have we only now discovered this? We will be back SOON and OFTEN! read more

We used Basanti for catering at our party of over 100 guests for diwali this year at an outdoor location. the food and service was fantastic and all the guests loved it. The owner Roshan is very kind and accommodated all our food and service requests. they served us with a variety of appetizers that were made on site and served elegantly. amongst other dishes, their chat station and methi chicken was delicious. he also provided complimentary masala chai and s'mores for the kids. he came with a big crew of helpers snd servers who ran the show well. they did everything from set up, live cooking, serving and clean up. they even helped pack leftover food in disposable containers for the guests to take home. we would definitely use basanti for our future events and would highly recommend them. read more

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Everything seems okay. The food also looked good. I know they said they could make anything they wanted but restraunt was slightly small for a very together read more

D#6 - Basanti had been sitting in my bookmarks for quite some time. I don't usually make it this far south, hence never making it to the restaurant... 'Until this particular Wednesday evening with AR. Most often when I eat Indian food it is at a lunch buffet. I know some of the dishes but not very many. A buffet is a good way to try different menu items. AR is much more versed in Indian cuisine/culture than myself. I just learned that in traditional Indian dining, it is customary to solely eat with the right hand even if you're left handed. The left hand is considered unclean and offensive. So, in the spirit of tradition, I attempted to eat using only my right hand. Being left handed, it was painfully awkward and slow going. "Come on, Darrell, we don't have all night!" - After several minutes, we both decided we were going to eat with both our left and right hands. HA! (Fine! I'm dirty & offensive!... 'What else Is new?!) Our order: Goat Cheese Naan w/Mango Chutney - Very good Himalayan Momos - Very good Dal Tadka - Good (Spice level: Mild) Vegi Biryani - Very good (Spice level: Spicy) Chicken Tikka Masala - Very good (Spice level: Spicy) AR & I enjoyed everything we ordered; notably the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Veggie Biryani. We both agreed that these two were our favorite of all the dishes. The Goat Cheese Naan was definitely noteworthy; very different than the standard naan. It paired very well with the mango chutney. Ambiance was fine; standard restaurant layout with accompanying Indian decor. The service was equally good; friendly, attentive and accommodating. Overall, it was another nice evening; good food and great company. Once again, like Seasons 52, we closed the place down. I believe it was 8:45pm; think we were the last couple to leave. We will definitely be back. I'm looking forward to trying their chili naan and other delicious dishes. Note: Lunch buffet offered here. Overall rating: 4 1/2 Stars (Rounding up) Food: 5 Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Value: 4 read more

First time here, the service was remarkable and the food was flavorful, bold, and fresh! I would come back next time in the area! Seems like a popular local spot. read more