We love it and the place is small but the interest is quite high I guess, so many people ate here and the portion is big, the masala is not too strong for non Indian like me, it's just so good and no msg I believe since I am not sleepy at all of feel gassy after I ate the food. We ate: - Mysore Masala Dosa, the sides of it, are all so good and fresh. - Goat fry biryani, the star and the 5star worth for me! The chunks are in a good amount, the masala is enough and not too over powered in any. The spicy level which was medium is correct! - chicken butter masala, this is also good and the chicken piece amount is good, the masala hits adequately and the cream on top adds well to it! - Samosa Chaat! 10star!!! It's so filling yet satisfying and once we came back to hotel. I was craving for more! They need to just hopefully make the restaurant bigger, others are so good already. The service and all is good read more

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Their 65 biriyani with chicken might be the best thing i've ever tasted lowkey. Only thing i didn't like is when i asked for water they gave me some lukewarm water with no ice:( Still 5 stars tho. read more

After seeing this place numerous times we finally decided to check it out. It's located in a small strip mall, so parking wasn't difficult on a Tuesday evening close to 6:00pm. Walking in, it wasn't busy. There was only 1 person waiting for a to-go order. There was a good amount of seating. It wasn't the cleanest though, the floors needed some serious sweeping. We seated ourselves and the young man at the front counter took our order. He was very quiet but helpful. We ordered the Tikka Masala with chicken, Butter Masala w/ chicken, Vindaloo with Shrimp and Garlic Naan. The food was piping hot-temperature wise and arrived in take-out containers. So we needed to wait a few minutes for it to cool a little so we could eat it. Their ice maker wasn't working and the water was warm, so there was no cooling to be found there. When we finally tried the food, we were impressed. The spice-levels of each dish were as expected and the food was delicious! Unfortunately, in the Vindaloo, chicken was put in instead of the shrimp which we had ordered. But it was still good. We also thoroughly enjoyed the Garlic Naan as well. Overall, we were glad to have tried this place. The prices are comparable to other establishments of the same cuisine. However, the food is above average. We'll be back! read more

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Very well seasoned, wish I got a heavier spic level. I asked for medium and it was not spicy at all. So I know next time to ask for more The bill came out to about $60, it's self service so you order at the counter, everything is served on to go plates and you clear your own table. I'd come here again because the butter lamb was delicious and so was the naan. Not sure if the naan is homemade or not but it was good. The mango lassi was delicious Reason for the 4 star is because the bathroom needs a serious cleaning. A bit pricey, but I mean isn't everything? I'll be back to try more stuff read more

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I have been ordering here for a while, it's my go to south Indian spot. They consistently have great flavors and food. Usually are very nice about any requests on the food. The biryani is amazing! read more

Butter Tikka Masala ($16.99) - I enjoyed this flavorful dish and the spice level was perfect for me. They also serve bigger portions than most places, so it's very worth it! read more

Hyderabad Cafe Indian Cusine - Butter Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I was running errands in the area and stopped at the staples near by . The aroma coming from this place was great but I didn't want to get a huge meal I just needed a snack . I'm always down for some good naan so I made an online order and waited about 15 mins . The smell was on point but in my opinion it was too much crisp and too flat. I'm sure the other food is good but I didn't try anything but naan. I've definitely had better so I'll go try another place and hope for better naan. Very nice worker inside , so that's always a plus . Maybe I'll stop by for something else next time read more

If you're a fan of Indian food (or just have taste buds), RUN -- don't walk -- to Hyderabad Cafe. Tucked away on Loker Ave, this place is serving up some seriously incredible flavors that will ruin all other biryanis for you. (In the best way.) The Goat Dum Biryani? A flavor bomb. The Vijayawada Chicken Biryani? Spicy, rich, and ridiculously good. If you're feeling bold, the Telangana Chicken Curry brings the heat and then some. And for my veggie-loving friends, the Paneer Tikka Masala and Gobi Manchurian are crowd-pleasers every time. The vibe here is casual and welcoming -- perfect for a quick lunch, chill dinner, or just satisfying that biryani craving that hits out of nowhere. The staff is super friendly, and you can tell they care about both the food and the people they serve. Honestly, this is one of those spots you want to gatekeep...but the food's too good not to share. Do yourself a favor and check it out -- your taste buds will thank you. read more

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It's difficult to find a restaurant that specializes in Southern Indian food. I've enjoyed almost all the dishes I've ordered here. I definitely recommend the masala dosa, chicken dum biryani, and poori chole. Also don't forget to finish the meal off with some chai. They focus on takeout so the dining area is small. The workers are very polite and the food came out reasonably fast. read more

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Good food! Picked up a to-go from here on a Tuesday evening. It took a while, but it ended up being worth the wait. The veg Hakka noodles, malai kofta and naan hit the spot. For those that choose to eat here, be aware that there aren't as many tables (I counted 7 two person tables). But you can always move them around to accommodate your party size. Given the location, I suspect the customers may be holidayers in Carlsbad. A good options for vegetarians. read more

Hyderabad Cafe Indian Cusine - Indian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The food here is so good, and very affordable. In particular, the biryanis and the dal are excellent. Moreover, the service is good and the seating area is clean. I live i Los Angeles, but I travel to Carlsbad for work. Whenever I do, I grab lunch at Hyderabad Cafe for dine-in, and then order some food to take back with me to LA. I highly recommend this place. read more

Really good lunch deal, made to order, affordable, and incredible taste. I loved it. Will be back when I'm in Carlsbad.

Ordered a large takeout order and was super excited to try this place based on the reviews. Food was tasty and flavorful at first but I felt a large crunch in my mouth when eating their dal and spit out a rock?? It was straight up a piece of gravel in my food about the size of a pea. Thankful I didn't crack a tooth but extremely upset to find something like that in what was otherwise really good food. read more

When my friend first told me about this restaurant, she said that I should try their food before they become famous and their quality declines. Unfortunately, her prediction came true only a few months later. While the taste remains the same, the restaurant has started skimping on the quantity of protein in its dishes. We recently ordered a large takeout order, including biryani and multiple curries, and I am ashamed to admit there was hardly any meat in any of the dishes. While I don't mind paying a good price for delicious food, I do mind paying for food that's not worth it. I gave an additional star for the taste that first made me a fan of this place. read more

Finally some good Indian restaurants are coming to carlsbad. We had the egg briyani..butter chicken..tandoori roti..garlic Naan and hakka noodles. Good quality and very good food. I would ask for mild as medium was spicy but glad there was raita and daal.. so muxh to try there..I will be back to try more. Ambience..small.place to ear Service.. ordered to go and eat pretty quick. read more

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It was your first time. We live close and want to try your food. Order coconut curry and Saag . It was so so salty. I added some plain yogurt to try to make the salty more edible. Not good read more

Hyderabad Cafe Indian Cusine - The receipt of my order Saag Tofu - Indian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm a regular eater at this establishment. This hits the spot if you're craving for Indian food! I personally live their mango lassi and like that it's in a bottle. read more

So glad to see more quality Indian restaurants opening up in Carlsbad. I recently tried this place and was genuinely impressed. We ordered the egg biryani, butter chicken, tandoori roti, garlic naan, and Hakka noodles, and everything was delicious and made with great quality ingredients. A quick tip: if you're sensitive to spice, go for the mild option, the medium had quite a kick. Luckily, the raita and dal helped cool things down. read more

I LOVE Indian food! My go to place is in San Marcos or in Carlsbad Village but since I was going to Staples in the same plaza, thought I'd give it a try. Got the same thing as we always do. Chicken Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi, butter naan. All the food is salty and it's lacking in flavor and depth. We chose medium spice level for all of it and it was very mild with absolutely no heat at all. The naan was very crispy not soft at all. And they didn't give enough rice! And rice is so cheap so not good that they skimp out on that. If you want good Indian food, go to Flavor Himalayas in San Marcos or Taste of Himalayas in Carlsbad Village. You won't regret it. read more

We love the food from Hyderabad cafe. It's delicious, flavorful, they're able to adjust the spice accordingly. It's actually one of the few places that serves dishes which have a flavor profile that's closest to what we get in Hyderabad. I never sat down though, the place seems a little small for a sit down restaurant. I've also noticed that the protein content in the dishes is a hit or miss at times. read more

The food is delicious !! You must try the Biryani (both chicken and lamb) Chef Ravi definitely does justice to the food. If you are in the Temecula area, look for Santosh as well. Wish you the best !! read more

Basic decor, but not lacking in flavor. Had the lamb curry and it was unbelievable! Service was fast and friendly.

This café was a slam dunk for our first time. It's a small location with a handful of seating options. However, the food was spectacular and fast. Everything I ordered had its own flavors, some restaurants it all taste the same, but not this place. I ordered Dammunna Chicken, Telangana Chicken Curry, Vijaywada Chicken Family pack, Garlic Naan, and of course, thumbs up , all medium spice. My friend ordered chicken tandoori lunch special (I was taking stuff home for the family to try and eat, huge indian food fans) The biriyani came with a side appetizer, Munchin Chicken (spell check) - Indo Chinese. This was literally my favorite, as it's so hard to find info Chinese here. The online menu shows indo Chinese, but in the restaurant, I didn't see the options. This place was literally so sooooo good! It's been a while since we have found a good place. All the flavors and spices were met at all expectations. Definitely will be back for more and to explore the menu some more read more

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Great Indian food with a tremendous variety. Pan-indian cuisine with great dosa, chaat, north Indian style dishes, biryanis and indo-chinese. One of the few places in North county with such an expansive menu. read more

Chicken Tikka Biryani! Try it! I got it spice level 7, was absolutely delicious. Biryani is hard to get good and this place definitely stands out. I take quality over quantity but this place gave me both. Service was great too! Great location. read more

Great food! Nan bread was good but I've had better , that's why I gave 4 stars. Chicken tika Marsala great

We only go for the specialty rices like the Vijayawada biriyani and the Hyderabad biriyani. The chicken 65 biriyani is delicious. The only thing I don't like there is there saag paneer. It's so so so greasy...its disgusting But worth going for the biriyani. Negatives besides the saag paneer is the restaurant is too small and stuffy . I feel like I am in a big closet.so the ambience sucks. It's good only for takeout in my opinion. The service is good but a little slow cuz they are so busy. read more

If you're craving authentic South Indian food, this place is an absolute must-try. Their Karampodi and Akarvepaku chicken, along with the cauliflower dishes, are unique and packed with flavor. They catered one of our family events with over 150 guests, and the food was delivered in hot boxes that kept everything warm for 4-5 hours after delivery. Our guests were thoroughly impressed with both the quality and the generous portions! Highly recommend Hyd Cafe for takeout and family events ! read more

Recently we tried Kadai Paneer, Chole curry with chapathi. Both are very tasty We like to visit again and try Indian Beer! read more

For a to go order the food was well packaged and tasted very good. I enjoyed the menu selection and variety of options. I will definitely return to the restaurant again in the future. read more

Wow! Came here since we were in the area and hungry. I was totally blown away by the food. Got the saag tofu with rice. And hubby for the lamb biryani. Food was fresh and flavorful. Fast service too! Will be back for sure. read more

The overall dining experience was pleasant. The staff was friendly, and the food was served promptly. The restaurant had a casual and welcoming vibe, perfect for a relaxed meal. It would have been better if they have bigger tables. read more

Hyderabad Cafe Indian Cusine - Went in for a Quick dinner and wasn't disappointed at all. - Indian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Worst service ever. Waited almost 40 minutes for my food! They wouldn't refunded me when I asked. Never coming back here again, and don't recommend this place to anyone. The food turned out horrible on top of the poor service. read more

I liked the reviews I read on this place so I thought I would give it a try! We ordered take out and service was fast and friendly. I noticed a lot of the dishes aren't spelled right on the menu. The place is clean and meant more for ordering food to go with just a few tables inside. I liked the food but the curry dishes do not taste as traditional as I prefer and some of the dishes tasted as if the cook dropped a whole bunch of sugar and instead of starting over.. kept going making the meal. There were lots of long slimy pieces of onion in the saag and the Tikka Masala. The mint chutney also had some type of crème added to it which I didn't much like over the usual traditional chutney. All in all this place is okay. There IS definitely better Indian food in Carlsbad than this place. read more

I had their chickoo shake and vada pav. I have not had a good chickoo shake in 10 dagnabbit years :( BUT these guys brought back childhood memories w the shake. I KID you not I almost cried out of joy when I drank it. IT was SOOOO GOOOOD! As for the vada pav, it was alright, not as close to what you get on the streets of Mumbai. Chickoo shake -- 9.5/10 Vadapav 6.5/10 read more

Ordered takeout while visiting California for a LEGOLAND trip with family. Our family only eats halal and this was close to our hotel. Ordered the tandoori platter, mild spice, everything was delicious. Naan was great as well. Service was quick and excellent. Will be back next time :) read more

I had a wonderful experience at Hyderbad Cafe at Carlsbad. Started off with karampodi chicken which had tender meat and flavorful spices. Veggie keema biryani is a must try for veggie biryani lovers and the Vijayawada keema biryani was delicious and spicy. To add, the customer service was amazing. Definitely a must try Indian restaurant in Carlsbad. read more

Amazing taste, quality. Top Indian food I have tastes in CA. Taste is very consistent with high quality. Service is quick, on time and professional. read more

Ordered take out chicken curry. There was maybe a fork full of chicken in. Everything tasted stale and old. I would not recommend this place

Great place..good food...must try biryani and appetizers Thanks for serving good food and friendly staff read more