What a truly special place, a small family owned business with the most incredible Indian food that I've ever experienced in my life. I've never had Indian food that is this freshly made, with such attention to detail and exquisite balance of flavor. Everything is made fresh and in house, and the chef is truly a master. Highlight dishes for me are the Paneer Sizzler, Palak Paneer (so incredibly fresh!), Paneer Tikka Masala, Veg Korma (the flavor of this one was out of this world), and Malai Kulfi. The Pani Puri is also such a beautifully crafted appetizer. The venue is relaxing and lovely as well, and the owners are so gracious, kind, and hospitable. Truly blessed to have a gem of a restaurant like this in the community!! read more

This is the best curry house I've ever been! Started with Masala fries, not spicy at all. Next time I'll order spicy. The green sauce that came with the Chicken 65 appetizer was delicious. I can't decide which Curry was better between the Chickpea Hustle or the Tikka Royal (Paneer Tikka Masala). Both were amazing accompanied by the Garlic Hit Naan. My taste buds were having a party. I wrapped up this amazing dinner with Pista ice cream. Sid's friendly recommendations were spot on. Thank you Sid! The vibe was very relaxing. This is a great family owned restaurant. The owner stopped by to make sure we enjoyed our meal. I can't wait to return next time I'm in Mission Viejo! read more

Had an absolutely amazing time here with my friend service was great! The food was absolutely amazing and super authentic according to my friend! I really loved the Vada Pav it was probably my favorite! The Pani Puri shots were of course great and a must try! We also got chicken tandoori & Their garlic naan has to be my favorite I've tried! We were so full we definitely needed to go boxes but we also still had to try desert! We got Malai Kulfi it was so rich and creamy and honestly is going to haunt my dreams until I get back to OC! We sat outside which was very nice and mellow the lights on the patio were super cute. The owner was there and was super helpful and attentive! Our server was also very kind! read more

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Not good. Weird flavors. Both the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken were very sweet... tasted very off. The onion bhaji were just bad... rubbery and flavorless. The naan was kind of wet when we opened the aluminum foil. The samosa was bizarrely coated in salt almost entirely. So freaking weird. The samosa chaat was not bad. Would not recommend. read more

Came in craving Indian food and left very happy. We started with the classic veg samosas, perfectly crispy on the outside with a flavorful filling and a great way to start the meal. For mains, we ordered the OG butter chicken and it did not disappoint. It was rich, creamy, and full of flavor without feeling too heavy. The charred classic tandoori chicken had a great smoky flavor and was tender and juicy with just the right amount of spice. We also ordered the chicken royal biryani, which was fragrant, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. The rice was fluffy and paired really well with everything else on the table. Everything tasted fresh and comforting with solid portions. Definitely a spot I would come back to when I am craving classic Indian food done right :) read more

Cali Curry House - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I was craving Indian food for lunch and came across this place on my Yelp app. I had driven by it before but never stopped by until recently. They're located in a large shopping plaza off of Marguerite Pkwy, across the street from the MV library and same plaza as Trader Joe's. Plenty of parking is available in the shared lot. I had called in my order ahead of time and only had to wait about 5 min when I arrived. The restaurant faces Marguerite Pkwy and it's a decent size with plenty of seating inside. First of all, I was very impressed with the lunch special prices! It's $9.99 for 1 item or $11.99 for 2 items, and you can choose from 8 different items. It also comes with basmati rice and naan bread. I selected the 1 item lunch special for $9.99 (Tikka Masala) and added 1 piece Chicken Tandoori for $4.99. The Tikka Masala had good flavor but it was too soupy for me and there were only 3-4 small chicken pieces. The Chicken Tandoori was fabulous! It was tender and flavorful, however it was a small piece and I didn't think it warranted the price of $4.99. I would definitely return just for the Chicken Tandoori alone. Unfortunately they don't offer that as a lunch special option, but you can order it as a regular plate for $14.99.. read more

Cali Curry House - Charred Classic (Tandoori Chicken) $14.99 - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

This spot is definitely a hidden gem. We got the butter chicken and magic shrimp masala and both were amazing. The garlic naan was also perfect. everything was super fresh and flavorful. the service was also really good. we never mind waiting a little longer when the food is made with great quality. we will definitely be coming back. thank you guys for the great meal! read more

Unfortunately had a pretty bad first experience here. 1. Husband called ahead a pick-up order of butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. He was told 20-25 mins. He arrives 27 minutes later and is told "7 more minutes"... 15 minutes later he gets the food. 2. We were told both chicken orders come with a side of rice. See pic for what "2 sides of rice" in one container looks like... 3. We get home aaaaand the order is wrong. Instead of chicken tikka masala, we were given chicken tikka. I attribute this to the cutesy names they tried to jazz up the menu with. Unfortunately, cute doesn't always mean functional or useful and it confuses the staff as well. We called and spoke with the same female that took the order and she had the nerve to give attitude at first. And then we drove back and picked up the new, correct, order. I would've given 1 star but the food was actually good. And the naan is some of the best I've had. read more

Cali Curry House - Apparently this is two sides of rice??? - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Flavorful and delicious. The food did not disappoint. The place was empty when we arrived which was a little concerning but we decided to stay and eat. It was so good! Glad we gave it a shot and we will definitely be back. read more

Cali Curry House is a modern rendition on traditional Indian food. All the foods are truly delicious, creamy sauces, delicate meats, beautifully seasoned, and lovely appetizers; level of spiciness is available for those brave souls who like it "HOT" and for those venturing on new culinary adventures, a milder version is available, and deliciouness is not lost! For those not familiar with Indian Cuisine there are milder flavors to try and titillate your taste buds. The restaurant is a very clean, bright and nicely spaced out. Service is excellent, always service with a smile. Cali Curry House is located behind Delizie Italian Restaurant. Try it, you might find your palette singing! read more

Cali Curry House - This is an example for the dishes available! - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Food was amazing! Recommend to anyone who loves amazing flavors. Service was excellent as well!

Saw the ratings on this place and decided to try it. The staff is sooo amazing!! Very sweet and take their time to explain the ingredients in the food! Everything is made freshly and from scratch! The chicken tikki masala was sooo creamy and good! Will definitely be back! read more

Had an amazing first experience! Everything we ordered was incredibly flavorful and the service was great. We're so happy to have them in Mission Viejo! read more

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FYI. I've been here twice now. I again asked for extra spicy when ordering the Mutter Paneer. It was so mild that I could have given it to a baby. I guess this restaurant just doesn't do spicy. read more

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Amazing food. The Vada Pav was really authentic exactly how you get it in Mumbai. The pav was also prepared in-house for the authentic taste. Also had the lamb chops that were so flavorful and cooked to perfection. Their kanda bhajji is so close to home made with the perfect onion to batter ratio. The staff is very attentive and friendly. read more

I have done several take out orders. Called. Placed order. Picked up order. Simple process. To pick up the order, the parking is not in front of the place, so you just have to find the best place to get there. The orders have always been complete. Well packaged. The most important part.. Delicious! I usually order chicken tikka masala and today i had Kadhai chicken - lunch special that includes Basmati rice and a Naan Enjoy! read more

So surprised at this little gem! Went here today for the lunch specials and it was fantastic! Two of us had the butter chicken and tiki masala chicken with the add on of vegetable samosas. One had the chicken vindaloo and the kadhi chicken with the vegetable samosa. Everything was fresh, cooked to order and excellent! The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Cali Curry House - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Great Naan and food. Very friendly service and accommodating. We've got it to go a few times but if possible prefer to eat it there as the Naan just out of the oven is hard to beat! read more

We went there on Christmas Day. I was surprised to see them open but the place was empty (as to be expected). It's a nice place. Now the food. We got 2 lamb dishes and the was was generally good. However, I was really disappointed by the lamb. It was not just chewy but actually hard to chew at all. Almost like the lamb was over cooked or re-cooked. After observing closely, the pieces looked blackened and burnt. Before heading over, I did see a review from a few months ago complaining about the same thing. It doesn't appear that the restaurant has fixed the problem. Verdict: Nice little place. Reasonable pricing. However, even though the food had a lot of great flavor, I'd be hesitant to visit or recommend this place because of the quality of meat they use. I hope they fix it. read more

I hadn't had much Indian food in my life, but one day I found myself craving curry and this place popped up. I figured, why not give it a shot? The experience started off great right away. The chef personally greeted me (I later found out he was also the owner), and since I told him it was my first time really trying Indian food, he took the time to walk me through the menu. He asked what flavors I usually like and made thoughtful recommendations. He also insisted I try the naan--his reasoning was simple: everyone loves garlic bread, and he was absolutely right. From the first bite, I was blown away. The flavors were rich, perfectly balanced, and unlike anything I'd had before. It completely changed how I think about Indian food. I discovered this place just three weeks ago, and I've already been back four more times! read more

Amazing food staff is extremely welcoming. Everything is relatively cheap and flavors are delicious.

The food is very good. I love Indian food and frequent places in Artesia (India town). The issue with this place is that the service is pretty slow, possibly due to being newly open. I will give this place another shot. I hope they find their flow and speed up their service. We ordered - Butter Chicken - Chicken Tandoori - Garlic Naan - Cheese Naan - Raita read more

Hello to whom all the concerns, the food here is really good and true authentic Indian style food. The service was welcoming and very explanatory. The ambiance is more relaxed and chill. I don't have anything negative to say about this place. Whenever I visit again I will be sure to visit this restaurant. I'm very pleased. read more

Cali Curry House - Chicken poprika - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Our party of 4 were feeling hungry. We were at the shopping center across the Mission Viejo Library and we looked at all our options. Hmmm, Indian. I've been craving Tandoori chicken for a while and the only options I can think of in the area were AYCE. Natraj and the other one by El Toro Rd had good Tandoori but I did not want too much food and the temptation of overeating. So we took a chance with Cali Curry House. Wowww! We all agreed that this might be the best Tandoori chicken we have ever had! And the rest of our order were super delicious -- garlic naan, vegetarian curry, butter chicken , and spinach chicken (chicken saag). This place is most definitely a find and we shall return. read more

My first time trying curry and it was amazing! I decided to order a few different trays for the office, and everyone absolutely loved the food. If you ever need catering, this is definitely the place to go! The environment is nice and friendly, and a big thank you to the owner for the great service! read more

Cali Curry House - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

5 stars. Food was amazingly fresh and tastey. The service was great, very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back and ordering door dash more often. read more

One of the best Indian food i had lately. Everything was made fresh to order not like other restaurants who make everything in advance and just heat it. We ordered Malai Chicken as starter, Butter chicken and Wheat Roti for kids and Karahi Chicken and Butter Garlic naan for ourselves. Service was fast, we gave some time as freshly prepared food takes time, if you are looking for quick lunch combo, they offer 1 item and 2 item combo for 9.99 and 11.99, call them in advance so that they can prepare by the time you reach. Restaurant was neat and clean with lots of inside and patio seating. Definitely recommend to all. read more

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Most of the dishes taste good, but can be inconsistent. They raised the price of their lunch combo which I still find to be fair, but today the kitchen cut back the amount on the curry dishes. It barely filled up half way. We ordered the two items lunch special and ran out of curry before we can finish our rice. Not looking forward to going back. read more

We arrived late afternoon and pretty much the only people out there? The Vada pav was good because the potatoes were really done well and it was like Bombay style. The Samosa was just OK because the crust was too thick and I didn't like it that much. I had the onion bhaji that was again just OK. We had the paneer sizzler that actually was fairly good because the paneer was done right with the ccharcoal. overall a fair experience read more

Delicious food! Wonderful service! Restaurant is clean. Tables were clean. Clean glasses with nice cold water. Delightful casual Indian restaurant! read more

Every time I come here I am amazed that people have yet to discover them. First: they are the NICEST and most gentle sweet people. Then there is the food. It is always super fresh and delicious. Clean, quiet, easy parking, reasonable prices. Great menu. PLEASE check them out. I drive from miles away to eat here because I trust their cooking and really love the tasty dishes they consistently serve every time. read more

Finally ate here tonight. Great family run restaurant with quick and polite service. Wide selection of classic Indian dishes (curries and tandoori) and some Indian street food items. All flavors were excellent (I had Samosas, Lamb Korma (very tender) and Roti. Good value. Support your local independents! read more

If I could add more stars I would... first time eating Indian food and lemme tell you... it was amazing... the Chicken Masala was very good and filling... great atmosphere and awesome service! read more

Cali Curry House - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Wonderful new addition to the area! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully spiced, with generous portions and a great variety of dishes. The service was welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Needless to say we will definitely be coming back to try more from the menu. read more

The food here is excellent. Best Butter Chicken dish in OC. Service was great. The owners are so friendly and pleasant. Food presentation is lovely. If you're in Mission Viejo you have to try it! You won't be disappointed. Five Star! read more

Cali Curry House - Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, Kadaai Chicken with side of rice. - Indian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Good food and good value. The outside seating was nice for an afternoon meal. Service had nice touch like h20 in an elegant glass even if it was casual outside dining read more

This was some of the best Indian food I've ever had. The masala sauce is incredible. The naan is heavenly. You must have the cheese naan when you're there. It's a new owner. They recently changed hands about 4 months ago. I heard the old restaurant wasn't very good. But the new owners can cook! And they're friendly and accommodating too. I highly recommend this place. read more

This new Indian restaurant in Mission Viejo serves fresh flavorful food - we were very happy with the vegetarian options, the spice level, and the flavor. Coming back soon! read more

Polite staff and awesome food. We had the butter chicken and chili garlic naan. Would definitely recommend

Wow. What a difference.... Under new ownership and the food has improved 1000%. Highly recommend Cali Curry House