I really enjoyed the Indian food at this restaurant and was saddened to learn that the owner passed…read moreaway. I would encourage readers to view the recent one-star reviews in that context. From what I understand, the restaurant closed unexpectedly following the owner's death, and online ordering services may not have been updated immediately. As a result, some customers were still able to place orders even though the restaurant was no longer operating. While I understand the frustration, services such as DoorDash can typically issue refunds, and credit card companies can reverse charges when necessary. It's unfortunate that some of the owner's final reviews were negative because of circumstances beyond his control. Rather than assuming the worst, it's worth considering what may have been happening behind the scenes. My experience with the food was excellent, and I wanted to leave a review that reflects that.

Michael's Curry leaf hits the spot!…read more I think most Brit's will agree that the majority of US Indian restaurants don't come close to those back home but perhaps Michael's "Curry Leaf" comes very close! Firstly Michael's business is very much a one man band so how he manages to put out such authentic dishes with just one pair of hands is beyond me. I watched him rolling the Nan bread in front of me, like his life depended on it-- really incredible. I ordered Lamb biriyani -- it came in a nice bowl and was complimented by the Nan bread and some very tasty traditional Indian yogurt and a water for $20. Now this wasn't your plastic stuff which seems to be the order of the day for $20. This was pretty authentic Indian food for which I would have paid more for. Plus the presentation was also very appealing. I'm going to make a habit of coming here because I'd like to test the other dishes on the menu. Michael seems to have a great reputation in the area -- it shows by the number of orders he gets! Quite phenomenal. If you're in town and fancy something authentic, fresh, delicious and spicy why not try the "curry leaf".

I'm so excited to have found chickpea flour for my vegan eggs! This place has an amazing selection…read moreof fresh ingredients. I came across giant lemons, unique snacks, and specialty items you won't find at the big grocery stores. Be sure to stop by and support this small business. Next time I go, I'll be picking up some tea, more snacks, and fresh peppers!

Today was my first time exploring Quality Foods Indian Grocery. What a delight! I had many…read morequestions, needed advice, and was on the verge of "over shopping" when the owner kindly suggested that I buy less today and come back to experiment more in the future. The selection is amazing, the prices are great, and the customer service reflects the owner's kindness and attention to the needs of everyone, even beginners like me. This store is a gem in Camarillo.

Nearly twelve years later, and Karma still has no equal…read more We visited the buffet recently and it was, as always, a genuinely lovely experience. The vegan options were plentiful -- and more importantly, they were exceptional. The flavors were bold and intentional, layered in a way that reminds you why you fell in love with Indian cuisine in the first place. I say this with fresh context: we've recently tried a couple of other Indian restaurants in the area, hoping to find something worth revisiting. One served a Dal so overspiced it was nearly inedible. Another offered a Tikka Masala so bland it barely registered. Neither experience was terrible -- but both served as a reminder of just how high Karma's bar actually is. In all my years coming here, I have never once been disappointed. Not once. The kitchen cooks with something that's hard to put into words -- a care and intentionality that comes through in every dish. You taste it. My 2014 review said the food was prepared with good heart and spirit, and that remains as true today as it was then. If you're vegan, or just someone who wants Indian food done right, this is your place. It always has been.

Eeeyikes!! I've been here a couple times before and the food is aight, nothing to write home…read moreabout... However, on 7/25/26, the workers denied access to my medical alert service dog on my birthday weekend :( We were heartbroken. My partner and I tried kindly educating the workers that that is illegal and not right to deny us, but they would not budge and at the end, proceeded to pull something out of thin air and all of a sudden the cook has allergies (not a valid reason to deny as per the ADA law). Oh well, they lost out on a big order and no wonder the place was completely empty on a Saturday evening. Overall vibes were off. Karma is a very fitting name for this place i guess. Go to Masala Twist in Oxnard instead. Look how sad my puppy was after this happened TL;DR: They denied access to me and my medical alert service dog on my birthday weekend 7/25/26 :( my puppy could tell i was sad, so he was sad. maybe "karma" will do it's thing

YOU ALL!!!! Wanna know how much I love this restaurant??? Well, to start, I have been coming here…read morefor YEARS and have NEVER reviewed it! That's my subconscious, selfish way, from Yelp peeps. LOL! NOW, I finally get to writing a review and realize I HAVE NEVER taken a photo of their FOOOOOOD!!! (Insert face palm so hard it leaves a mark until Ash Wednesday) This visit was a special one to celebrate my friend. Ok, full disclosure: I already knew what she would want, but I also knew I wanted more, and different, meats/preparation. So, yeah, we had dinner and I asked for the menu again, then ordered another feast to go, which I ate for THREE DATS! (Admitednly, could have been 4 days and, actually their portions are PLENTY for 4 people to share, but I didn't. I over ate the 1st day, then paced myself the next 2! where's that palm hit again? POINT BEING!: These are delicious, hearty, fresh, wonderfully flavored dishes at a fair price, made and served by friendly, proud staff. Wow! Where to start - ok, samosas it is! Lovely little delicacies, and some nice options. I have eaten the chicken, the lamb and, of course, the staple Alu(aka Aloo) samosas. All beautifully packed with plenty of filling and light, crispy exterior. What next.... Curries! OHHHHH....oooooo...their curries are SO GOOD! I really love a mutton, but my friend favors poultry and seafood, so this day in May, we ordered the Shrimp Coconut Curry. FABULOUS!!!! AND PLENTIFUL!!!! I have also had Mutton Curry, Lamb Vindaloo, boneless Chicken Korma and the Goat in Coconut Curry - my personal fave. Since I'm talking curry, I'll remind you you'll want some bread with those curries. My favorite naan here are Onion Kulcha, Keema(lamb), and the awesome Peshwari (stuffed raisins, almonds, cashews, cherries and coconut). HowEV-ER - the GARLIC CHEESE NAAN is an ABSOLUTE MUST!!! I'm drooling just thinking about it.... Moving on toooo...TANDORI! if you like lamb, the rack her is TOO DELICIOUS to pass up! With a group? Get the mixed tandoori and everyone can taste a little something. Actually, it's a great appetizer for a group and a great way to introduce friends to Indian herbs and cooking methods. Honorable mentions go to: Saag Paneer(it's always near and dear, that Saag Paneer!), Paneer Masala, Daal Tudka, Papadum(add Mango Chutney, of course!), Rice Pellow(a saffron rice) and Mango Lassi to tame some of the spice. I order all my spice dishes "white girl spicy" so the mango lassi was really just a yummy yogurt treat. The restaurant is large, beautifully decorated with traditional and modern Indian music videos playing on hanging TVs and well cared for. The staff is always friendly, inviting, courteous and helpful. They keep their eyes moving to watch and see who needs anything, but also allow privacy and a no need to rush your meal feeling. The food presentation is lovely and I always feel like they are proud and enthusiastic to help guide me through dishes I'm not so familiar with. This area of the harbor is pretty quiet, serves a lot of people who live close by and walk, so the parking lot is large, mostly empty and free. Go. Enjoy. See why "we" won't want others to know about our fab little secret. Cheers! "CC"

I was a big fan of their chicken korma! Decent portion but super flavorful and creamy. The lamb…read moretikka masala was also well balanced and went well with the cheesy garlic naan. Samosas were crispy, filling tasted standard for a veggie samosa. Quick and attentive service. Gave us some complimentary rice dessert at the end of our meal.

Bizzare. My friend and I walked into the restaurant on Friday at 1:30 pm to find the restaurant…read morewithout a single customer and without any employees except for a man in the kitchen at the fryer who did not acknowledge my friend's greeting that he called out in an attempt to let someone know customers were in the restaurant. We waited for about three more minutes...ignored by the man in the kitchen, and decided to leave. Creepy vibe. Kinda weird there were zero customers,, no waitstaff and no food orders being picked up for take away or awaiting orders awaiting delivery. We won't go back.

Really wanted to love this place. Placed an order over the phone for the Chicken Makhani, basmati…read morerice and Aloo Naan. The Naan was fabulous. The potato was spiced and flavorful and the Naan was cooked perfectly, piping hot but soft. The rice was great. The Chicken Makhani was very bland. I'm a huge fan of butter chicken and this one didn't deliver. It was creamy but almost bitter. The spice (heat) level was perfect (medium), but the flavor was so off I didn't end up finishing the dish. Like I said bitter and not the creamy slightly sweet, rich flavor I'm used to. Disappointing because I had high hopes for this place being a local spot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were great to deal with. And maybe it was just an off day, I just don't know. I'll be back and try another such soon and see if that changes my mind. But for now, just unimpressed.

The "Taste of Punjab", in Moorpark, was an over 20-mile one way trip for me from the SFV. If you…read morelike North Indian food, it is my opinion that the state of Punjab in India (and I have spent time there), provides food preparations that are a notch above the rest of its Indian state counterparts (e.g. Uttarkhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh). So I called the restaurant to fine tune. Their lunch buffet was only on Fridays. The spread would only contain 3 meat selections, all of them chicken (really, no variety?) and only 3 vegetable choices (really, is that all?) Then an appetizer, salad components and condiments. There would be rice and Naan too. A meager set of choices for a $15.99 buffet? Yet, the restaurant was enticing. Hence the pull, to taste their version, of Punjabi food. That sealed the deal for me and I was on my way to pay a visit, and eat. As expected, the choices were limited. There was chicken tikka, chicken tandoori and chicken curry. For vegetables, aloo bhegan (potatoes and eggplant), peas paneer (peas with sautéed Indian cheese cubes) and dahl (lentil curry). The Naan was not brought fresh table-side, but delivered to the hot case. Still, it was soft and wonderful, actually well executed, had good chew, cut into medium sized pieces. Rice came out in small portions in a bowl and was not dry (unlike other buffets). For appetizers, they had one choice, good sized samosas with a thin wrapping (also unlike other buffets) and a simple ,but very tasty and moist potato filling. They were truly fantastic (I had 4 of them, a first for me!). That too, came out, as needed. Like it should be. For me, this is also a sign of thoughtful food management, to provide just prepared items, to enhance freshness, cut down on wastage. On the condiment side though, there were disappointments. The tamarind chutney was watery and their mint chutney thick, and from a bottle. Not fresh. Raita was creamy, with body and wholesome. What was striking at the Taste of Punjab, was the unmistakable high quality and culinary prowess of the chef(s). Every dish oozed with freshness, aroma, rich flavor and an intoxicating blend of well married spices and taste. The three chicken dishes were tender, with soft meat having a perfect texture to satisfy. Overall, every selection on the buffet was unique because, it felt and tasted so different. High class, is the best way to describe it. I was really amazed and blown away. Was also pleased, that my relentless hunger, curiosity and the lengthy drive here to Moorpark, had borne sweet fruit. It was a reward. Definitely, a Punjabi lunch buffet to remember, for a very long time.

Food is great. Staff so friendly. Highly recommend. Nice to have a great spot like this in Moorpark.read more

I had a fun, wonderful experience at Namaste Spiceland. I loved being able to choose from several…read moredifferent vegetarian dishes and enjoy a variety of flavors -- everything was fresh and delicious. I had a curry and tikka masala combination with rice. The garlic naan was absolutely phenomenal and so fresh! I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying another one of their breads that caught my eye and looked incredible. I took a picture of it! I also love the unique experience of ordering what you'd like and paying at the end. It creates such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. I'm excited to return and explore more of their yummy menu. You can also buy some great international food products in this casual and comfy environment. There's also a wide selection of Indian spices, herbs, and pantry staples and hard-to-find ingredients for traditional Indian cooking. It is awesome. Thank you! Support local.

My family and I continue to come here regularly for groceries. There is a great variety of…read moregroceries, but the vegetable section is still very small. The location is kept well maintained and clean. Parking is never an issue, but expect crowds and long lines around 12 pm and after 5 pm. Customer service is overall excellent. Prices are super reasonable for the area. We had family visiting us from out of state last week, and they dropped by here for lunch with my dad per our recommendation. My folks from out of state later told me they really enjoyed the food. The menu is super vast with an excellent selection of items. I especially love their chai. The location offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

Good snack food items here and you will find some unique items you don't find in typical Indian…read morerestaurants. They have a ton of sweets available if you like sweet treats. Their other food items are ok, nothing that great. The samosa chaat wasn't so fresh and didn't have as good a flavor as other places. Same for the vada pav. Their non-sweet items (except for the bhel) are not so good but sweet items seem to better.

If you're a true foodie, you've probably heard of Bikanervala but if you haven't don't fret…read more Bikanervala is a global name that started in the royal city of Bikaner, Rajasthan. Known for its irresistible sweets, snacks, and traditional Indian delicacies, The definition of feeling like "a kid in a candy store." The menu is large and can be a little intimidating for first-timers so keep that in mind but just know that you really can't go wrong with any of their dishes. There are plenty of small quick bites and chaat (hot and cold snacks) to pick. I was informed by the staff in about two weeks they will be rolling out they're larger northern India dishes, and platters, so stay tuned...And of course, they have cases upon cases of desserts. Here is what I would recommend: Chhole Bhature - MY FAVORITE DISH. Fluffy, golden-brown bhature (deep-fried bread) paired with a perfectly spiced chhole (chickpea curry) total comfort food. Pani Puri Atta - a more popular street food, are perfectly crisp and golden fried puris waiting for you to fill with potato, chickpeas and sauce. For dessert my absolute favorite small bite is their Kaju Apple sweet treat. Trust me. It's a 10/10 and the inside filling was so fun, I felt like a kid again. It was magical...Some honorable mentions would be their Pink Karachi Halwa (think a sweet thick gummy treat) and their Malai roll. Thank you to Bikanervala's staff for making me feel welcome and putting up with all of my questions lol. Everyone was so sweet and helpful. Just a note, please be patient with the team as they have only recently opened and are still navigating training and cook times. My order came out super quickly when I was here but I know some others noted concerns about long wait times who had gotten there before me. I do think it depends what you order but as they get their footing I'm sure times will improve.