Choose your perfect spice! A friend and I enjoyed lunch today at Daddy Ji Indian Restaurant in Claremont. Our second visit. Our server "Cash" was terrific! She was friendly , helpful, and efficient. We chose Coconut Curry Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala, two of 6 or 8 different plate lunches that include numerous sides and a small tasty dessert. You have your choice of spice level; my friend was happy with her low spice "1," while I enjoyed my extra spicy "7!" The restaurant space is modern and clean, adding to the selection of many restaurants in the Claremont village. Ample free street parking, as well as a clean, safe parking lot in the rear. I know I'll be back! read more

My first time eating Indian food that isn't store bought. Been eying this place for a while and finally had a chance to give it a try. The place is in downtown Claremont, I parked on the street and walked across to pick up my food. The staff seemed nice and I had no trouble calling to order to go. I was able to try the classic Tikka Masala and the Tandori Chicken that everyone on Yelp was talking about. Have got to say that Tandori Chicken packed a punch. Not used to the coat but it was quite tasty. Spicy but not too crazy. The Tikka Masala was great, and the chicken was so tender. The only thing I wasn't used to was the Nhan, which was harder. Again don't quote me on it as I am not sure how this type of cuisine is supposed to be! I just know I enjoyed it ! Looking forward to trying some of their other dishes, and because of this experience, going to want to try some other Indian restaurants as well. Until next time! read more

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We had a great experience at Daddy Ji! Our server Jonathan was very attentive and had great suggestions that didn't disappoint. The food was delicious we will definitely be returning soon! read more

The food was extra flavorful, the service was great and the ambience is lively. I definitely enjoyed our experience here. Kash was a great server and provided lots of recommendations to try! An adventure for sure. read more

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Stopped by on 05/03/25 for the first time with my parents. We ordered the following: - 1 chicken biryani = $13 (additional $2 for the chicken) - 1 chicken chow mein = $14 (additional $3 for the chicken) - 1 paneer pakora = $9 - 1 veggie samosas = $7 - 1 kaju corn = $13 - 1 garlic roti = $3.50 - 1 hot kawa chai = $5 SUBTOTAL = $69.50 TAX = $6.60 TIP = $10 TOTAL = $86.10 One opportunity for improvement is the wait time for food - we probably waited around 30+ minutes! This is a small business and the food was okay. read more

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Really nice place, clean, neat, and food was good! We ordered Punjabi thali and dosa. The Thali was great and the dosa was good but not as spicy as I would have liked. My fault! We were both hungry and so when my dosa arrived 1st we both started eating. The lady, I think was the owner noticed and she brought out the thali quickly and mentioned that she would bring the tandoori naan when it was ready. Such observent service is non-existent nowadays. That alone wowed us!! This place is in the downtown Claremont area close to the college, so if I am in the area again I would definitely go there again! read more

Service is great. The waitresses are very nice. Food is excellent here, without a doubt some of the best Indian food I've ever had. When my friend introduced me to this place we got a coconut curry and a lamb shank curry with garlic naan and rice. Both curries are excellent. I was especially impressed with the lamb shank curry and think it is worth the price. Note: their lamb shank curry is $22 not $20 (I was told they are updating their menus). The second time I went here, I ordered Togo and had to make an hour+ long commute back home. I asked if they could help me package it extra well so nothing would spill. Everything made it back home safe and sound and was still hot and delicious over an hour later. Very appreciative of their attention to detail. Will be back for more! read more

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We flew in from the East Coast and could have eaten anywhere in Southern California, yet we gladly drove over an hour to dine at Daddy Ji because it is that good. The food is exceptional, authentic, flavorful, and consistently outstanding. The quality is top-tier, the portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. Finding a restaurant that delivers both exceptional food and exceptional service is rare, but Daddy Ji does exactly that. A special thank you to Kash, whose kindness, compassion, and attentiveness made our experience unforgettable. I have mobility challenges, and without being asked, she reserved a comfortable booth for us and even assisted me to the restroom. Her genuine care and professionalism went far beyond what anyone would expect and made us feel truly valued as guests. What also stood out was the atmosphere. Every employee appeared happy, friendly, welcoming, and attentive. That kind of culture does not happen by accident and speaks volumes about the restaurant. Daddy Ji is, without question, the best Indian restaurant in Southern California. Outstanding food, outstanding people, and an experience that keeps us coming back. read more

Finally made it in to Daddyji and it was absolutely worth it! We were seated super quick and our waiter, Jonathan was awesome! He was attentive and an absolute delight! The food was AMAZING! We started with the samosas and our main dish was the Achari chicken tikka and coconut curry and my partner and I both agreed we'll be craving the food for a while! Jonathan ended our visit with little dessert that was chefs kiss! Thank you so much for making our first visit memorable and can't wait to come back! 10/10! read more

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Not disappointed, we enjoyed a delicious dinner, especially authentic Tandoori, naan, paneer tikka masala read more

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Came here last Saturday 5.3.25 it was a rainy early evening. We waited outside (didn't have reservations) it was cold but we weren't alone there were others who also didn't have reservations. This place is popping with take-out, so don't let the people waiting outside deter you from approaching. We ordered LOTS of food to try, and by far our favorite was the Samosa Chat... OMG!! So delicious. Our table of 3 shared 1 as an appetizer. My jasmine iced tea was refreshing as well. So our first order of the Garlic Naan was sorta burnt, they replaced it once we said something. The Tikka Masala Chicken was divine, my fish lahori was ok but I'm used to the breading being a bit lighter the tamarind sauce get's me EVERY DAYUM TIME!! so good! Parking is a challenge here as the adjacent parking lot actually belongs to the business next door; you're pretty much parking at your own risk since all the signs warn you that you will be towed. On the weekends, I think most people guess it's okay since the business isn't open. Respectfully Reviewed read more

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First time coming to Daddy Ji! I love the vibe of the restaurant, gives off café. Our server Kash is very welcoming, she helped my friend pick which curry would taste best with shrimp (coconut curry). I got the chicken curry and it was delicious, but I think I'll get the coconut curry next time for myself. read more

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Daddy Ji is one of the few Indian restaurants in Claremont and we had high expectations given the long lines and raving reviews. The food overall was good but nothing too crazy or out of the ordinary. The garlic curry was good but a bit too salty. The naan felt a bit too doughy. The reason I dropped a star was the service. We were given used water cups with stains on them, and had to ask for missing plates. In addition my brother ordered tea and it did not come until we got our check... despite asking for it multiple times. All in all it's not a bad spot and the food is worth checking out but I wouldn't wait in a long line for this spot. In addition I would suggest making a reservation as we were seated immediately. read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Biryani, naan, Garlic Curry, Malai Kofta / Kofta Curry, Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

Love this place! Food was amaz!!! And the staff is always so friendly!! Jonathan was our server 10/10 recommend!

Got chicken tikka masala and Garlic naan for take out. The curry was packaged in a more flat container, so it was hard to eat from the take out container. Also, I wasn't able to taste any spiciness! But otherwise the taste itself was good. The curry is more on thinner side and the chicken broke apart easily, not dry. Garlic naan was good too! read more

I drove from Irvine to check this place out, and almost got run over on the freeway by a blue E Class, looked like my uncle, maybe he was trying to get to Daddyji too?? I ordered the plain dosa and paneer pakora. My whole life I've either had South indian dosa or Gujrati dosa, well welcome to Punjabi dosa! The sambhar was absolutely perfect!! Slow cooked, flavorful, and had decent veggies. The coconut chutney was freshly made with even bits of chana daal and curry leaves but I wish it had more flavor. The mango/tomato? chutney was a bit of a puree but decent but again underwhelming. The paneer is definitely nanak brand but they spiced up the batter however it's underwhelming.with it comes seet tamarind chutney and a dairy green chutney which isn't spicy at all. Staff is kind and well behaved, would like to see them a bit more out going though. Glad I came, hope they continue to thrive! read more

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The food was some of the best Indian food I've had in the area! I would 1000% recommend the tandoori chicken and the tikka masala. Our server Johnathan was very helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

I'm going to have to raise my ratings on Daddy Ji's. We (four of us) had an amazing combination that I highly recommend: Garlic Roti, Chicken Saag, Chicken Korma, Rogan Josh (lamb), Biryani (lamb), raita and tamarind. We had them at spice level "4" (mild-medium) and that was more than sufficient. Fine service and the usual fairly compact ambiance...but the food quality was just stupendous (with all meats done perfectly) and the variety of flavors outstanding and complementary. Well, ok: The garlic roti could have been a bit more garlicky. Next time. read more

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Love this restaurant SO much! The food is *chef's kiss* -- just be aware that when they say "spicy," it's extremely spicy. LOL I consider myself someone who can handle spicy, and I never order spicier than what they call "medium." Everything I've eaten here has been spot-on delicious. My family always gets the vegetable samosas as an appetizer because they are SO GOOD. Service is excellent -- always friendly and just the right level of attentiveness. They are always very busy for dinner, especially if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, and the restaurant is a little on the small side, so I highly recommend you make a reservation if you're going on a weekend evening. The ambiance is comfortably casual and great for any occasion (date, family, friends). The last time I was there, there was a large table there celebrating a college graduation. If you've never been to Daddy Ji, what are you waiting for? :) read more

Food is good. Service is friendly but I most sau, best mac and cheese I've ever had. I recommend this place. Very authentic. We also ordered a lamb and it was a bit different for one of our guess's taste (I thought it was good though) but they ended up changing it out for us. Really nice people. read more

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Jonathan was our server. Made us feel very welcomed. He did an amazing job making sure my girlfriend and I had everything we asked for. Checked in on us. Jonathan had an optimistic outlook. Give him a raise! It was our first time here and we had chicken masala with garlic naan! I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Very warming! read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

The food was really delicious, our server Jonathan made a recommendation for our meal that was really great. He also provided great customer service. read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

First of all, vibes are beautiful! Seats were very comfortable and cozy. Food was beyond amazing. Very flavorful and fresh. Veg Samosas were flavor packed with a nice kick and the sauces were equally delicious. Tandoori chicken was amazzziiinnngg! The Chicken Vindaloo made my taste buds dance. Customer service was great, attentive and friendly. Will definitely be returning. read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

Daddy Ji is a wonderful addition to the beautiful Claremont Village. It is located at the spot where 50/50 used to be, which was a great place, but I'm glad to have Indian food back in Claremont (the only place that used to be around in The Village closed down a few years ago and is now a tea shop). Anyway, I had a chance to stop at Daddy Ji during their soft opening, and I found their food delightful and actually spicy (which was a bit pleasantly shocking, considering the area). It has since not been too spicy (which is a bit disappointing), but hopefully they can work with me on going back to adding a bit more spice when I order... nothing that can't be fixed! I love the menu selection, which includes the things you'd expect at many Indian restaurants in the US, but they also have Indo-Chinese options (yum!), as well as things like dosa and pani puri, which are a bit more on the non-mainstream side. They also have great lunch specials. Their staff is friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is cool. It's just a great spot! read more

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We ordered take out from the DoorDash app. The tikki masala's were great if only some minor changes are made. The shrimp tikki masala was extremely watered down (more liquid than a thick sauce), wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be considering we ordered (make it hot), and note there are only 6 pieces of shrimp. Luckily the goat tikki masala had some thick texture to it and there was plenty of meat to go with it as well. The white basmati rice is okay, we ordered a large size and they somewhat skimped out on the portion, the rice wasn't filled up to its container, couldn't cover both masala's; thankfully we ordered the garlic naan. The garlic naan comes with 4 pieces, the serving size was mediocre, was not overly generous. Just glad we got a variety of everything or else everything would have been bland and for naught. The meal wasn't worth $37.67, I suppose dining in would have been a more pleasant experience! read more

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We drove all the way from Irvine to Daddy Ji in Claremont, and it was absolutely worth it. The service was excellent from start to finish, and I really appreciated being able to make a reservation through Yelp--it made everything so easy. I brought my in-laws, who are very picky eaters, and even they were delighted. There truly is something for everyone here. We ordered so many dishes, and every single one was a hit--from the fried fish and saag to the butter chicken and Rogan Josh. Everything was flavorful and perfectly prepared. Jonathan was our server, and he was incredibly helpful with a great attitude. That said, all of the staff was amazing--attentive, welcoming, and constantly checking on us without being intrusive. Highly recommend Daddy Ji--don't hesitate, you will not regret it. read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

Really good atmosphere.. cool chill vibe Now the food is bomb..what we ordered was fresh and delicious.. give this place a 5 star !!!! read more

I just has lunch at Daddyji and it was amazing..I eat in the village all the time but I have been sleeping on this spot. Inside its bright, and welcoming. Very clean and I loved the music they play. A quick shazam and I found an artist I never heard of. I love music so I welcome expanding my palate. Anyway the vibes are immaculate. And my server Kash, like money, was efficient and a warm. She has such nice energy. She deserves 5 stars. But wait. The lamb roganjosh was the best I ever had, spicy and flavorful. I opted for level 6. But next time level 8 baby. And there will definitely be a next time because it was that good. Garlic naan as per usual was fire. The place is small but since I went on a weekday lunch there was no wait. If you love indian food you owe it to yourself to check them out. Why are you still reading, go there now lol. Thanks again Kash read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Lamb roganjosh. Bright mural on the wall. Very aesthetically pleasing place - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

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I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now so my wife and I had a date here after church today! This place has a chill vibe and super sweet staff! All 3 waitresses who helped us seemed so happy to be there. Our food was delicious and authentic. We tried a few new things. The mango lassi was also delicious and VERY orange. Forgot to take a pic. I didn't know they also had Chinese food options so we also ordered fried rice. Also yummy. Our waitress Cash was super sweet and very attentive as well. May need to add this to a place to do mobile orders if we don't have time to dine in. They were filling a lot of mobile orders while we were eating too. read more

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This place is absolutely unreal. Me and my wife tried Daddy Ji for the first time yesterday and were just blown away. Hands down the best Indian food either of us have had, and that's saying a lot because we've eaten tons of it. Tandoori chicken has never been a favorite dish of mine, but we gave it a shot and it was insanely juice, spice levels were perfect and overall just a beautiful dish to look at. The korma cannot even be described with words. Heaven in curry form. Can not wait until we are back! read more

The food was delightful, very tender chicken, tangy seasoning. We ordered the Korma Curry with white rice and garlic naan. Both were very filling. The food was great, but accompanied by Jonathan's amazing customer service, the dining experience could not be beat. The price wasn't too bad either. For a couple the total came out to $24 before tip (better than eating fast food for mediocre flavor). Speaking of fast food, I believe our order came out to us in under 10 minutes. Great place to eat on your day off. Would highly recommend to someone new or experienced with Indian to try this place out! read more

Jonathan and Bea were the sweetest serves ever! They tended to us both very quickly and gave us the best customer service. They recommended us the yummiest plates that were very filling! I will definitely be coming back here soon and recommend it to others read more

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Great overall experience. Food was soooooo good and the staff was attentive and nice. My only complaint would be for the food to be hotter. It was warm and luckily it was so good it was easily overlooked. I'll definitely go back!! read more

Jonathan was our server and provided great service! The food was amazing. We got the palak paneer, butter chicken, and roti with naan. I highly recommend! read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

I LOVE this place!! EVERYTHING on their menu is authentic and delicious! ALL the employees are super friendly and helpful and attentive. They know us by name we come here so much. They take the time to talk to us. I definitely 100% recommend this place! I would give them 10 stars read more

So glad I got a reservation for tonight, Valentine's Day because the wait was a long line of people outside. They did have chairs and heat lamps outside for the people waiting, which was a nice touch. Inside it was cozy and there were red heart balloons everywhere. Everything smelled delicious. Our waiter was friendly. We got our food in about 25 minutes. We ordered the Saag Paneer (spinach and mixed veggie curry), the Chili stir fry Chicken and Achari Tikka Chicken with a large side of white basmati rice. You can choose the spiciness level--medium was perfect for us. Everything was piping hot, flavorful and filling. We had a small about of each to take home as leftover. We'll be back! read more

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We were really excited to try this place since we love Indian food, but unfortunately it fell short. Almost everything we ordered was underseasoned. The tandoori chicken tasted more like regular pollo asado, the butter chicken was surprisingly bland, and even the garlic naan lacked flavor. Overall, the dishes just needed more salt and depth. The dining space was also very cramped. Tables were so close together that it was hard to get up without bumping into someone, and I noticed other guests moving chairs around just to pass by. It made the experience feel a bit claustrophobic . I really wanted to love it, but compared to other Indian spots we've had (like Curryland in Pomona 10 min away), this one didn't quite measure up. Giving it 2 stars because the mango lassi was delicious and the price for everything was very affordable. read more

Daddy Ji Finest Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Claremont, California

Service was very attentive! Food was great too. Peaches and cream lassi was good too! The garlic curry is must ..extremely garlic-y! The paneer tikka was among the top favorites by our group too. Bhindhi masala was good too. read more

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Got the lunch special which had an entrée and three sides. The food was great as well as the service. Server was Pad, and did an amazing job! read more

great selection of vegetarian appetizers and entrees. the fritters were so good, as was the cauliflower masala! will be returning for more soon! read more