This is hands-down the best Indian food in the inland empire…read more Mantra has 3 locations, the Riverside one is absolutely the best one I've had the buffet at least 6 times, it's always consistent and tastes really good... you will not eat a better chicken tikka masala I must also say the staff is actually very attentive and very kind

I had to literally stop mid bite because I wanted to rate this restaurant. I waited a bit for…read morerestaurant to open , but oh! Boy was it worth the wait. I'm Soooo happy I did not listen to my inner voice that was so impatient and wanted to eat anywhere but wait. The food is on point. I have tried MANY Indian food restaurants and o can honestly say the flavor , the temperature, the richness and consistency is all there. I honestly did not feel like I was eating at a restaurant but rather at an aunties house!! Love ! Love! Love this jewel of restaurant.

Wow! I'm amazed at how good the food was…read more We started off with a mango lassi- a delicious mango and yogurt smoothie drink Food: Tika masala- medium spice. This was delightful and the right amount of spice for us. Delicious Tandoori chicken - it's my personal fave. It's got a nice grilled crispy layer on the outside and nice and juicy inside. The garlic naan was thin and crispy. Sooooo good Pakoras- wow. It was so good. I'll def be back and I have these to blame. Service was great. Fell in love with the inside - the walls are painted in pretty flowers. Overall such a great experience.

This is a small Mom and Pop Indian café located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Western Riverside,…read morenear La Sierra University. It has a very beautiful, artistic interior and clean look that makes a wonderful impression. The walls are painted in vibrant colors and designs. Even the bathroom is upgraded and gorgeous. They made a conscious effort to make their establishment very inviting. 5 stars for its upgrades in such a otherwise downy strip mall. We have tried several relatively new Indian restaurants in the past few months. The food, even when requested to be mild, had a bit more sting to it than I had hoped. That makes an impression that leads me to rate this as better than some, but not my favorite. First was an appetizer, a huge portion of Samosa Chaat. I was disappointed that the samosas were not particularly crisp after being smothered in the rich spicy gravy, chickpeas, and tamarind and mint sauces. It is a very pretty appetizer and very filling, but the overall spicy heat made it borderline inedible for me. Our second dish, the Butter Chicken, was very nice. There was plenty of dark meat chicken, tender and juicy, in the traditional, orange, creamy sauce. It was not only delicious with its exotic spice blend, it helped cool down the insides of my mouth while I was struggling with our other two dishes. Our final selection was the Aloo Gobi, basically, potato and cauliflower and a boatload of mixed spices. Sadly, this was too hot-spicy for wimpy me to enjoy. Again, we had requested each dish be prepared as "mild". I'm pretty sure they could have toned it down more than they did. Overall, a solid 4 stars is what I feel is fair. The prices were good, the servings were respectable, we had no complaints about the service, and the decor was very pretty. For those, unlike me, who can better handle the heat, it might have ranked higher.

First time here and I was seriously impressed. I've tried a lot of Indian restaurants around the…read moreInland Empire, but this one stands out in the best way. The food tastes incredibly authentic and has that comforting, home-cooked feel you don't always find. It may be a bit tucked away, but don't let that fool you--this spot is a hidden gem. The staff is warm and welcoming, and it feels like a true family-owned place, which definitely shows in the quality and care put into the food. I'll definitely be coming back.

This place was surprisingly pretty good. I got the 3 entree combo that came with basmati rice,…read moregarlic naan, and I picked vegetable korma which was ok and creamy but a little bland, also chose tandoori chicken which was really good and last entree I got chicken tikka masala and it's good but a little on the sweet side. $13 something for my combo plate. This is buffet style and I chose those items. My husband ordered chicken korma to be made which was different from what we are used to...looks like they didn't use yogurt because it didn't taste creamy so that's why we're giving them 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The biryani rice was decent not the greatest but good probably not enough ingredients like nuts and raisins etc. The garlic naan was ok. My husband really likes the samosas and it's like $2 something a piece. People were nice and service was great when we asked for more sauce (tikka masala). Not much of an ambiance.

The food and service are amazing! My family went here for lunch and their variety of multiple foods…read morewere so delicious. Will definitely come often

great food and great service. We had lunch buffet and i love that they had goat selection!! Love…read moretheir mango lassi and they had us try the strawberry lassi and it was so yummy!! will be back for sure!!!

Best meal and service - 5 stars for a reason! We ordered…read morethe garlic naan, butter chicken, tandoori chicken and chicken curry. All amazing!

We ended up coming here twice in one week because it was that good. Love that there is a…read moretraditional Nepali Indo-Chinese spot tucked away in a plaza. The staff were friendly and attentive both times. On our first visit, we ordered full-sized portions, and the next time we tried the lunch combo, which was a perfect way to sample a variety of dishes at a great portion size. The food takes a bit longer to come out, but its hot and fresh when its on the table. I tried these below, and all were yummy: Butter chicken- rich and creamy. We ordered little to medium spice, but it could've been spicier Sizzling lamb momo- tasty and meaty, not gamey. Chicken Vindaloo- deeper tamarind flavored, with chicken Shrimp Tandoori- large shrimps, and was very spicy. Chicken Chilli- good amount of larger chicken chunks, with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions and get the garlic naan and mango lassi! It was perfect to dip the naan in the sauces

My first introduction to a dosa was many years ago in NW Chicago when a college buddy took me to a…read morevegetarian Indian restaurant. I was really impressed by the scrolled 'crepe' stuffed with aloo (potatoes) and spices, and the array of dipping sauces and chutney. It was a really long time before I had another dosa at Seven Rivers in Riverside. A few years later and I got wind of Dosalicious in Corona off McKinley and the 91 Freeway. It's in a shopping center towards the back section, but once you find it, parking isn't an issue. Inside it's open and larger than you think, with some depth and extended seating. Basically, order at the counter and pay later, or whatever. The non-dosa entrées look really good in pictures, so I'm eager to try more but dosas are their namesake, so I got one that resembles my first experience in Chicago. The selection of dosas was remarkable though, so next time I should bring a friend or two to have a wider sampling. It didn't take long to arrive and while not scrolled, it was presented like a folded pocket, which fit the plate and facilitated tearing and dipping. Yes, finger food. Inside the potatoes seemed closer to mashed potatoes but flavor wise it was similar to past similar dishes. I enjoyed the two provided sauces a lot, and ultimately, it sat very light and I wasn't full, but not immediately hungry afterwards, either. Down the road I'll expand my horizons through a few visits targeting more menu choices. Very good overall. Yes, plastic silverware and disposable paper plates are what you get here, but that's not a deal breaker for me. Besides, have you ever worked in a restaurant and had to wash dishes in the back? It's hot and nasty work, I'm sure this is behind that calculus.

Since the change of management this place has gone to gutter. Extremely bad tasting dosas which…read morewere amazing before under previous management. Even the food sizes have shrunk while the prices have gone up. Also the place smelled so bad during are last visit. Can tell the new management is cutting corners everywhere.