Indian food is definitely a staple of my family's existence and just feels like comfort food whenever we have it. There aren't too many places to get it here in Santa Clarita and we were happy to try this new-ish place, next to Target in the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley. Our litmus test for Indian is Saag Paneer. (Generally we eat vegetarian when getting Indian.) We ordered it (and all our dishes a notch above mild so we can taste the spice without having the heat be too distracting. This may have been a notch above that in delivery but was delicious and ultimately passed "the test" for us. We also had Yellow Daal (harty and flavorful), garlic naan and vegetable samosas, all of which we enjoyed. The samosas, too, were slightly on the spicy side, but again not too distracting from the ample flavor. They have a whole separate menu section labeled "Vegetarian" as well as "vegan" labels on dishes so if you do have one of those diets, besides being happy to have so many options, you are well taken care of here. On top of all this, while we were there, most of the other patrons were Indian families which always seems like the real litmus test on whether the food is good and authentic. India Garden is now our go-to spot for Indian food in the SCV! read more

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I had high hopes for this place. The dosas looked good. We parked and walked up to the restaurant. We noticed some kind of Bollywood video with dancers on a big screen inside. My boyfriend told me this video is old because the actor in it looked young but is now old. Upon first glance, I admit seeing this threw me right away. I came in here on Sunday night with my boyfriend. They immediately did not look happy to see us. They suggested we order the food to go, tossed a menu for us to look at on a table nearby, and walked away. They supposedly close at 10pm. They said their dining room is already closed (we arrived 9:15) and the kitchen closes at 9:30. Then revise your hours!!!!!!!! Wth!!! We had a long day and were hungry, only to be turned away at the door by a place that supposedly closes at 10pm. We could've went somewhere else !!!!!!!! The place was empty except for one lady dining at a table. We will never come here again. read more

$50 delivery meal.... I would recommend this place if you want a pretty great meal, and enjoy the typical flavors of Indian food. I played it safe because I ordered through door dash and it came to $50 with deals,fees, taxes, and tips. As for the food, all the flavors hit dead on for the most part. The Chicken Tikka Masala was creamy with a little acidity and warmth. Chicken wasn't dry, and there was a good amount. The Mango Lassi was fantasticly bright with tropical flavor. I think this was the star of the meal because this restaurant has a really great version of the drink. Very thick and fruity. The rice was aromatic and had a great fluffiness and soaked up the delicious Masala juices perfectly. The desert was Galub Jamun, which is like a donut in a thin syrup. The dish itself is fantastic, but theirs was mid, which was acceptable. Nothing special but enjoyable nonetheless. The Garlic Naan was mid as well, but was 2 for $6, which was fair since DoorDash made it BOGO. It stretched the meal way further. Like I said, it was worth $50 if you have the money to spend. read more

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Social media made me aware of "India Garden" and its daily lunch buffet. I decided to drop by on a Saturday and had a really enjoyable visit. Parking spots were to be found even though there's alot of neighboring businesses in the strip mall where "India Garden" is situated. The front and interior of the restaurant was very inviting. The Indian background music was very relaxing and got me in an exotic mode. Staff were very polite and attentive. I had a few favorites like the Chicken Tikka Masala (not spicy and so flavorsome), the unlimited freshly made Garlic Naan (so garlicky yet so buttery), and Mango Custard sauce(I love Mango Curry so I mixed this into the Tikka Masala) to name but a few. The Samosa's were compact and tasty. The Biryani was flavorsome and not too spicy. Actually, there was a few different rice options. Toilets were also clean and maintained. If in the area, it's a definite repeat visit! read more

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Decent lunch buffet. Love their biryani and other chicken items but the vegetarian items seem lacking on taste. Would recommend anyone that wants to try South Indian in SCV read more

2 1/2 stars at best. I feel I am qualified to give an accurate review given my husband is Indian and very picky about his food & I have tried many Indian places over the years. Food: mediocre at best. Like my husband says "it filled the stomach" but we would never come back to eat here. The rice is regular run of the mill rice. Not Basmati rice. The pakoras were very greasy and looked like refried leftovers. The samosas were definitely not freshly made. Most likely frozen & deep fried. Barely any filling inside. Poor selection of desserts. Minimal vegetarian selection. It seems they are on a strict budget given the quality of the food. I feel like I wasted calories eating here. Service was ok. The restaurant itself is open with ample seating inside with seating outside. There are better choices of Indian food up here in the SCV. read more

India Garden - Interior restaurant - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

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I feel reasonably qualified to weigh in on Indian food. I've been to India more than eight times and it's one of my favorite cuisines in the world. When Indian food is done well, it's spectacular. Unfortunately, this place lands firmly in the "fine, but forgettable" category. The menu feels designed first and foremost for the suburban comfort zone: chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, rice, gulab jamun. All perfectly edible, but also the exact same lineup you'll find at nearly every Indian restaurant in America. Nothing here really stood out or hinted at regional specialties or dishes you don't see everywhere else. Personally, I'm always hoping to see a little more personality. India has an enormous culinary range, and things like chaat, regional street food, or less common curries can make a menu interesting. Here it's mostly the usual suspects. The buffet is another mixed bag. Buffets by nature tend to flatten a cuisine; everything is cooked in bulk and sits under heat lamps, so the flavors lose their edge. This one was decent enough, but again, nothing memorable. The à la carte menu is somewhat better. There are a couple of goat curries that add a bit more character. At the same time, the menu also drifts into Indo-Chinese territory with noodle dishes and Chinese-style items, which makes the overall focus feel a little scattered. Would I go back? Maybe if I happened to be nearby and had a craving for Indian food. But it's not a place I'd go out of my way to visit. It's competent, but with a cuisine as rich and varied as Indian food, "competent" feels like a missed opportunity. read more

Great new option for Indian food. We did a take out order and since I had questions about some of their menu items, I called them directly to place the order. The staff was courteous and answered all my questions. I called in the order before 6 and it was ready in about 30 min. We ordered the Paneer Tikka Masala, Samosa (2 comes in one order) garlic naan, Dal Fry (lentil) and Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower). We enjoyed the Tikka Masala and Gobi Manchurian the best and would probably order these 2 dishes again. The Dal Fry and Samosas were a little too spicy for our taste. We enjoyed the naan bread also. It's pretty huge so you can probably share with another person. The restaurant had a good number of booths and tables. At around 6 it was half full. Will have to consider staying and eating at the restaurant the next time around. read more

India Garden - Samosa, Naan bread (comes cut in half), the Gobi - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

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Came with my siblings for the lunch buffet. Food was great and the interior was nicely decorated and neat. I like how they bring fresh Naan to your table and it paired so well with all the different curries and sauces. Get the mango lassi too omg it was so so good . Our server was attentive and always took our finished plates away. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Great food and great selection! Service was great also, even though it was a serve yourself buffet. We will be back soon! read more

An underrated gem for Santa Clarita Indian food. Staff were super nice and friendly, making for a warm and inviting atmosphere. Though I didn't have the all you can eat deal, the Saag Paneer was really well-made and arrived in a beautiful dish. The individual dishes were a bit pricey for the portion size, but so worth the taste. I'm definitely coming back for the all you can eat deal. If the rest of the food is nearly as good, that's where this place will shine. Wish more people ate here. read more

India Garden - Saag Paneer (Creamy) - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

Attend an event today and India garden was catering.. Food was amazing! Everything was so flavorful, fresh and delicious.. Rasamalai was so delicious. Definitely our go to for Indian catering in the future! read more

Disappointing Experience at India Garden's Lunch Buffet We were looking forward to trying India Garden's lunch buffet, but unfortunately, our visit fell short of expectations. Arriving around 1:30 PM on a Friday, we found the restaurant full and chaotic. There was no host at the entrance, and we had to seek out a staff member ourselves to be seated. The buffet, despite it being peak lunch hour, was nearly empty with only a few cold dishes remaining. Service was inconsistent throughout. We had to flag down staff multiple times. First to place drink and naan orders, and again for assistance. Initially we were told that garlic naan wasn't available, we were later served it once the restaurant began to clear out, which added to the confusion. The interior décor was pleasant, but the seating felt cramped. During our hour-long visit, we noticed several other guests visibly frustrated, trying to get the attention of the one server. We did order an à la carte Gobi Manchurian, which was excellent (easily the highlight of the meal) along with enjoyable desserts like kheer and gulab jamun. While we understand that the restaurant is relatively new, guests still expect a basic level of service and food quality, especially when dining out for a special occasion. We shared our concerns with a staff member at checkout, but rather than listening, he seemed more focused on asking whether we liked the food that we did receive. We are open to revisiting in the future and hope the management addresses these early operational issues. However, this visit left our party disappointed, especially given we were there to celebrate a special day. read more

India Garden - Gobi Manchurian 9/10 - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

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They are super nice in there and about half the time the food is great but tonight was the last chance. They gave us literally RAW NAAN bread, not cold, not slightly under-baked. RAW DOUGH, it was disgusting and shameful. I'd give them two stars or less but we have had decent meals there but more often than not, it's bad. read more

Went today for the Saturday buffet. Excellent service someone greeted us immediately and sat us & explained the menue as 2 of us ate the Dosai off the menue and 2 others the buffet. The buffet was Excellent as many other Indian restaurant buffets have alot of gravy and less meat but Indian Garden flavors were amazing and the dishes were meaty. So happy with our experience and definitely go again with family and friends. read more

India Garden - Masala Dosai - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

Delicious food, super friendly service and great ambiance. My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time and we will go back for sure. We had the fish curry and noodles. Not sure about some people's reviews, the staff were welcoming and friendly. They came to check on us a couple of times. Not sure why people make everything about race. read more

India Garden - Sorry the food was too delicious so it was inhaled - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

We went on January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We went at around 1pm and brought some friends to try indian food. It was our first time too. We did the lunch buffet. Most of the food trays were empty. We had to flag down our waiter to give us water many times. He somehow gave everyone around us water except for us. There were not a lot of selections on the buffet trays as they were empty. It was so disappointing and the service was horrible. I'm for sure not coming back and would not recommend it to anyone. For a holiday. They were not prepared. read more

So I had heard good things about India Garden but I have to say, ordering my go to for every restaurant -- I'm not impressed. The korma was greasy, and the portions? Ridiculously small for the price. I ordered through Yelp for pick up. 46$ for one person (including 10ish% tip) 1 veggie korma (very greasy and sauce separated) 2 naan Peri peri fries (very spicy couldn't eat) Normal sounding price until you compare the portions to Great India Kitchen or Royal Tandoori also -- no chutneys offered or given. They do give a small side of rice so if it's just you don't order more. You won't need it. Normally I can get 3-4 meals from one portion of korma. I'm the only one who eats curry in my house. Right now I have had 1 serving and will have barely enough for a lunch. I may try the buffet for better value but I won't order regular dinner here. read more

Very cool place. Can't beat the lunch special buffet. Impeccable service! Probably the best garlic naan I've ever had. Vumsy was very kind and helpful read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

I say the best lunch deal in town. We try the Buffett and was the best deal in town . They pretty much had everything off their main menu with samosa and tandoori chicken. All for $20! read more

Came here for the Friday lunch buffet on a whim and Wow was I pleasantly surprised. Your choice of fresh Naan bread (plain, butter or garlic) served to your table. A good amount to choose from on the buffer side. Butter chicken is a must and their mango custard and gulab jamun are a perfect way to cap off the meal. Place was clean and plenty of seating and staff was attentive. I would definitely come again. read more

Food was delicious! Came here in a Friday to eat at the buffet looking for vegetarian options nit being on a Lent Friday and boy was i in for a treat!!! So much variety and everything was so good! Husband and I enjoyed it very lunch. Husband was very satisfied with the dessert section and I like the Chai. Definitely will return with the family and we can't wait to try the bugger chicken! Waiter was also very attentive. The nann was also 10/10!!! read more

I want to give it 5 stars. I went for all you can eat brunch and for $16 you get your money's worth. The tables were getting full and it seems so famoly friendly. Everything gets loaded consistently so you're not waiting long for the items to get refilled. Loved all the options, the sauces and there's different chicken and vegetarian options. The Saag chicken, ocra masala, tandoor chicken all were delicious. Plus they bring fresh naan to the table which makes the service top notch. I appreciated the staff and the diners seemed happy. read more

India Garden - Variety of items wanted to try them all - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

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I went here today did the second time. I ordered by the menu. I didn't go to buffet. I ordered chicken biriyani. I am not an expert on this dish but I have had it before several times. I don't know all the ingredients that go into this dish but it's very flavourful. The waiter asked me "mild, medium or spicy". I asked for medium and it was okay for me but I am really used to spicy food by now. Order mild if in doubt. They also brought plain nan bread. The quantity was a lot. You can share this dish. Enough for two people. They have been open about three months now. Very popular I would say. Free parking lot. Ambiance is like family style. Not really exotic with private eating rooms and curtains and belly dancers. Everything clean and orderly. Staff very attentive and friendly. read more

India Garden - Biriyani chicken. - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

India Garden at Valencia did a fantastic job catering vegetarian food for our puja. The meal was served on vazhai ilai (banana leaves) for a large crowd, and everyone absolutely loved it. The food was delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented...truly enjoyed by all our guests. Karthik, the owner, is extremely friendly and goes above and beyond to take care of his customers. His dedication really shows in the quality of the food and service. Wishing India Garden great success...may they continue to grow and expand into a chain! read more

The food tastes really good, especially the variety of dosas. My favorite is the onion uttapam--well-cooked and full of flavor. My whole family loves this place. It would be great if they consider adding Thalapakatti biryani to the menu in the future! read more

I gave this restaurant a second try. Both times the food was disappointing. In fact the rasmalai dessert even the second time around was stale and smelled like vomit. The samosa plate was so so and the chutney was the green one only. They did not provide any tamarind chutney. Between Royal Tandoor (RT) and this one I would say this is as bad as RT. The one decent restaurant in this area is the Great India Kitchen and even that is not superlative but far exceeds the quality and taste of this one. read more

Food was great, my favorite dish is always butter chicken, and tandoori chicken. The place was clean, the personnel were kind and friendly. Ordering was easy and payment was easy. My only suggestion is to add maybe one person at the counter so the servers focus more on the tables. My wait to get out when I was done eating was about 5 to 10 minutes too long. I will for sure come back for dine in or carry out and bring the rest of my family. Everybody in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying themselves, very family oriented. read more

Wow! What a find! The waitress said that all the recipes are from her grandmother, and they grind all their spices by hand. You can absolutely tell all the loving care they put into their food. Also, the ambience is very nice as well. Will definitely be coming back again and again. read more

This is our second time here in one week! We were craving Indian so badly after the first time here! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Mansi was phenomenal! She was our server the first time and Ashley was our server the second time and gave us exceptional service as well. My daughter ordered a brownie the first time we were here and it was not available, and this time Mansi remembered that and brought a brownie to the table! Overall , 10/10! Who knows we might be back again this week ! read more

The food is amazing. We go to India garden for their amazing buffet. We also order from them. Their biryani's are great. Lots to choose from and excellent staff. Would definitely recommend to all. read more

The food was absolutely terrible , low quality didn't taste fresh . The service is worse than the food , the waitress is at our table with the machine to pay while you are still eating. Everything is overpriced for what you get. Not recommended when you have so many better options . read more

I went there on Sunday and experienced very bad service. Me and two other (white) women were virtually ignored by the staff. And when they did acknowledge me, they were quite rude. I'm very disappointed because I had had good service during previous visits. It is highly unlikely that I will be returning there ever again. read more

Excellent food! Nice to have great Indian food this area of town! Can't beat the lunch buffet pricing. read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

I get food from this restaurant. I have a big concern about their food quality especially of the ingredients ( meat) . Most Saturdays I buy one non vegetarian item from them. I can say they make one time okay out of 5 . read more

Very clean, and very friendly service! The food was excellent quality, and we will definitely be back in the future with the rest of the family! read more

India Garden - Clockwise from left: Saag paneer, coconut fish curry, Gongura Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Valencia, California

You get the English Vote!!!! We moved to the USA 23 years ago and since then have been looking for a good Indian restaurant in Santa Clarita, where we also live. Easy parking. Great decor. Clean. High quality physical menu (no tacky menus or QR codes here!). Attentive service and yet not intrusive. AMAZING quality food. Clean silverware. Excellent plates and dishes. Very fair prices. This was 10 out of 10 for us. SO DELIGHTED!!!! read more

Although India Garden does have a selection of dishes from northern India on their menu, northern Indian food is not their forte. Most of their southern Indian selections, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, are good to very good. I've been there eight times since they opened and have enjoyed their southern Indian dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. I was disappointed with their northern Indian dishes and desserts every time except for Gulab Jamun and Kulfi, both of which were average to good. read more

Best Indian spot in the Santa Clarita area by far great service, great prices, great food

Coconut Goat Curry, Dosai, Gobi Manchurian, Butter Chicken, cannot tell which is better. We are European family and we love Indian food. We are on vacation at Six flags magic mountain -is just a mile away from this restaurant. I would say this restaurant is the best in LA land that we were able to find. Highly recommended. read more

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