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    India Kitchen Tustin, CA

    4.5 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Butter Chicken, Lamb Biryani, Garlic Naan
    Curtis L.

    The best food ever. Did DoorDash and the food quality was not compromised. Will come again weekly

    Nana K.

    I have tried Indian cuisine maybe a couple of times in my life, but my husband is a huge fan. So of course when we decided we wanted to eat Indian food, I let my husband choose the restaurant. Man, this place is good! We came to their lunch buffet this afternoon. For the both of us, the total came out under $40 total. What a great deal, especially for the quality of their food. I enjoyed all the dishes I got to try. Their curry, chicken masala, and naan were my favorites. Their food tasted so fresh,tender, and flavorful. But of course, I had to ask my hubbie what he thought. He said it was legit good. We both agreed we would return. Sooner than later. The place is clean. All the food was warm and always filled. Overall, a very quick, convenient, and affordable yet very tasty treat for lunch (they offer buffet during lunch time only).

    Inside dining room, lunch buffet stations
    Diana R.

    I brought my friend here for her first Indian lunch buffet experience. She absolutely loved it! She is planning to bring her family here, most definitely. We were one of the first groups on this lunch outing. It never got too busy like most of the many times previously. They had all the entrees I've seen before. One thing I noticed was that many of the foods were not piping hot. Maybe the warmers were just getting started. My friend enjoyed many of the creamy vegetables. The servers continued to provide attentive and quick service with removing our plates and refilling our water. They offer fresh naan bread right out of the oven. It doesn't get any better than this. Until next time, India Kitchen! Thank you!

    Raven R.

    Visited this place for the lunch buffet and at 18$ per person, it's definitely worth it! The staff does an excellent job keeping the place clean and the decor is lovely. They have a wide selection of dishes and a memorable dessert menu. I loved the samosa and vegetable fritters. The chicken tikka masala, navratan korma, and palak paneer were a standout and I could not get enough of the mango pudding! Great experience overall!

    Lunch buffet
    An C.

    I have been to this restaurant before but never for the lunch buffet. For $18 it is so amazing. It is great Indian food, and the variety that you get to eat at a buffet as opposed to ordering a single curry is so much more fun! Quality not sacrificed. They had goat curry, butter chicken, chicken curry, palak paneer, lots of vegetarian options, lentil soup, samosas, chicken tandoori, and so much more. The complementary garlic naan was the best because it's always at least $5 add on anywhere else. We were obsessed with the Mango Pudding as well. It had a variety of fruits inside - mango, grape, pear etc. A fruity surprise. The servers are quick to clear finished plates and are pleasant. The inside of this restaurant feels like you are underground in a cozy way. There seems to be several different dining areas here, each with very different atmospheres. My coworkers and I have tried so many Indian restaurants in Tustin/Irvine and we will most likely only be coming back here for lunch!

    Chloe L.

    Solid Indian food buffet spot in Tustin and always super consistent. The staff is especially attentive to make sure that you always have naan and water on the table and the food is yummy! This place is located in a shopping plaza with a lot of parking so I never have any issues there. Definitely a great spot to go to during your lunch break.

    A little of everything
    Vera L.

    Can't check out an Indian place without trying their lunch buffet! It was very good and flavorful. And surprisingly it didn't feel as heavy as other Indian restaurants that are cooked with a bunch of butter and cream. There's plenty of variety here, including vegetarian dishes. I made my own pani puri too, yum!

    Entrance to the restaurant.
    Jedi B.

    We come here at least once a month. Great selection of Indian food, although they should vary it every week to keep it more interesting. My favorite was the lamb stew. Topped the mango custard dessert with a gulab jamun ball for a sweet finish! The service was great. The staff took our plates as soon as we stood up for seconds. Clean white linen tablecloths and fresh cloth napkins are a mainstay. Better than paper napkins!

    Goat Curry, Biriyani Rice, Tandoori Chicken & Naan
    Christopher B.

    Monday, July 21, 2025 This place is a gem of a restaurant, hidden in Tustin, CA. I have eaten Indian food all over the world, including Bangalore, India, NYC & Tokyo, and I can say that the food here is delicious and covers all the traditional bases of Indian cuisine, served buffet style, ALL UNDER $20.00! The servings of complementary Naan is also plentiful and tasty. The Gulab Jamun is also sweet, syrupy and decadent. If you're driving from North Irvine, it's only about 8 minutes or less from the Costco near Tustin Ranch Road... my point being is that this is a better alternative to those Indian restaurants in Irvine, which tend to be small and crowded. My only suggestion to management is to add more heating canisters under the entrees in the serving bay to keep the food warmer.

    Chana Paneer Korma and Garlic Naan
    Candice C.

    I have been ordering from India Kitchen for many years now, for home and work, as they have consistent excellent quality. Favorites: Chana Paneer Korma: The paneer is so fresh Butter Chicken: Good portion of chicken Aloo Gobi: The only way I like to eat vegetables Vegetable Samosa: Big and delicious Vegetable Pakora: Veggie fritters I'd eat every day if I could Chicken Tikka Masala: Also a good portion of chicken Garlic Naan: Real garlic! And their chutneys are delicious and the perfect consistency. Takeout or ordering delivery is just as good as dining in - they still give you plenty of food and the quality isn't compromised at all. I always get great service, whether I order ahead of time or at the restaurant. It is a big and vibrant restaurant, yet they always serve quickly. I've tried plenty of good Indian restaurants, but this one is hard to beat! This one is a staple for me.

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    It was my first time. I have no regrets! Wonderful service and the food was delicious. I can't wait till next time. 100% satisfied

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    Is meat hand slaughtered?

    I do not have an answer to your question and neither does the seemingly illiterate gentleman who somehow thought the question was "Do you slaughter animals in the back of your shop" instead of whether it is slaughtered by hand or not.

    At what age do you charge for kids for buffet? And how much?

    Thank you for inquiry. Below 6 is half price

    Do you have banquet space for a party?

    Yes, we have banquet for private party

    Do the sodas come in cans when you deliver?

    We have both options cans as well as from fountain. Cans are available only for Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite. Thank you🙏

    Is there a buffet service on Sunday afternoons? How much per person?

    We do buffet everyday from 11.00 to 2.30 PM and price is $17.95/person. Thank you!

    Are there any vegan options offered for the lunch buffet?

    Yes, they have several dishes that are vegan. Just ask your waiter to make sure.

    Do you guys take card and not just cash?

    We accept any credit card, Apple Card, Google pal and cash as well. Thank you!

    Is the buffet is only for lunch and not dinner?

    The buffet is lunch only. The food is the best Indian food I have eaten since leaving India.

    What is the current lunch buffet price for kids and adults during weekends and weekdays?

    Thank you for the question. The buffet price for adult from Monday to Thursday is $15.95 and from Friday to Sunday is 17.95. For the kids under 6 is $7.99 and $8.99.

    Is the buffet back?

    Yes, during the lunch time we do buffet. Thank you

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes

    What is the price for lunch buffett now?

    Monday to Thursday: $15.95 Friday to Sunday : $17.95 Thank you!

    Is there dinner buffet?

    We do only lunch buffet. Thank you!

    How much is lunch buffet and what are the hours?

    Right now we have new year special going on and that is $15.95/person and it’s for 11.00 to 2.30 every day. Thank you!

    Do the dishes, specifically curries, come with rice or does it need to be ordered in addition to the curries and main dishes? This is a question for online delivery orders. I'm reading mixed things that some people are saying it's not included.

    Any curry orders will come with complementary white rice but not with dry item. Thank you

    Is the buffet available??? I really really miss it

    We already started( reopened)lunch buffet in India kitchen. Enjoy with all you can eat buffet.

    Would you consider making your menu more clear on which dishes contain dairy? Me and my partner would like to order from here, but we are lactose intolerant and it is too difficult to determine which meat dishes have dairy and which do not have it.

    Many Indian dishes use curd or yogurt so stay away from creamy type dishes. Roasted meats with no sauces are safe. Of course naan breads and other breads. Daal, Vindaloo, Sag Aloo, Chana Masala, Egg Burji, or Chicken Jalfrezi. Ask for PURE VEG… Read more

    Do the currys come with rice and nann or do you need to order them separately?

    Rice, yes it does come with it, but the naans you have to order separately. Thank you, India Kitchen.

    When will you have buffet again?

    Hopefully very soon, waiting from response from Orange County Health.

    Are you guys no longer available on DoorDash?

    We are in DoorDash but the problem for today is there is power outage in this area. That’s why we are closed for today only

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    +5/5 Excellent…read morelunch buffet. Everything was kept warm and fresh wish the dishes being replaced regularly. Service was friendly !! Nice guys all around Their food had the right amount of spice. Biryani was fragrant and fresh garnished with coriander . Chicken tikka masala solid . Tandoori chicken was flavorful and moist. Had garlic naan and tandoori roti (whole wheat) both were good - I felt the naan could have been buttered / salted a bit but the freshness wins anyways. Casual ambiance . They had tvs playing Bollywood music and World Cup soccer . The pricing is an absolute steal for $18/per person all you can eat including naan. Some places charge $5 per naan nowadays ! The value is insane and they deserve major credit . I asked if they serve halal meat - he said yes usually but not advertised as such because supply can fluctuate. But with lamb / goat it's always halal. Chicken most of the time . Highly recommended for lunch !

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    Vibes: Cute, casual ambiance Crowd: Quite empty on a Monday…read moreevening Menu: Tons of choices, but the menu doesn't list prices Value for price: 5/5, large servings Service: I have some feedback... Parking: Small strip mall. Can get crowded I came here for the first time with my two friends who love this restaurant. We were the only ones in the restaurant for the first ~hour after they opened. The servers are likely used to regulars, but since I was a first-timer, I needed some time to decide and felt rushed to order. My friends each ordered a stuffed dosa (chicken/goat keema), I settled on the Aappam combo (they were out of Idli). We also ordered the Sukka varuval to share. I'd recommend the dosa most highly. The dosa itself was GIGANTIC (think 2 plates-large) and came with a ton of meat inside + lentil soup and chutneys to dip. Both the chicken and goat keema were delectable. Easily 1.5 servings of food (for a woman, at least). My Aappam were delicious, coconutty and soft with crispy edges, but the serving was a bit smaller. I ordered it with goat masala and it was very salty but great flavor. Sukka varuval was also salty but the spices were delicious and it was a great shareable. Let me be real- the food was awesome. I only give 3 stars because the service was not. Despite us being some of the only patrons in the building, we had to flag the waitress every time we needed a water refill, to-go boxes, etc. You do pay up front, but our server mistakenly added two random full-sized dishes to our bill and we paid without noticing. Maybe it was just an off day for the staff, but unfortunately the service affected our experience and our wallets.

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    Food: The food at Yellow Chili was really good! We especially liked the methi paneer and pyaaz…read moremirch ki roti. The methi paneer was so flavorful and was generous with paneer with around eight pieces. The pyaaz mirch ki roti was unique and almost like a whole wheat naan with onions and chilis and chili powder on top! This was yummy to eat with gravy but also on its own! Our only feedback would be we wished there were a few more naan pieces, or the four quarters were a bit larger. Service: Our server was such a gem! She suggested such nice appetizers, mains, and drinks for us to try, and we liked both of her suggestions that we tried! She was also attentive and asked us how our food was and gave us two togo boxes, despite taking care of multiple tables at once. Truly her outgoing energy, smile, and suggestions made my night! Ambiance: The ambiance is gorgeous! Love the color combination with the peacock blue and darker yellow! Also there's a beautiful painting at the back with Indian men and women in the foreground and American landmarks in the background. There are also two bathrooms, and they were super clean. Lastly, there was generous seating inside and some tables outside as well! To be honest, this place is slightly pricier, and there is similar Indian food for a much lower price. However, if you want to order two to three dishes and want a wonderful dining experience, highly recommend!

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    my fellow pregnant mama and I were craving Indian food and were delighted to find Annapoorna super…read moreclose by. and they have an amazing lunch special, all you can eat buffet for $17/pp! you rarely find deals like this these days! their buffet was STOCKED too, with salad and fresh fruit (watermelon), fresh crispy pakora and samosa, plain rice, biryani, tandoori chicken, all your sauces and raita, and at least 10 different curries including chicken tikka masala, goat curry, veggie korma, saag paneer, and so many more that I wish I could remember. they also have mango pudding and a delicious rice pudding and gulab jamun. they bring over baskets of fresh, hot garlicky naan that's perfect crispy on the corners and soft and pillowing throughout, perfect for dragging through their delectable sauces. their curries were not too spicy (good for a pregnant palate!) but rich in flavor and full of delicious veggies and high quality meat. this was such a winner!! definitely adding this one to the regular roster.

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    This is a review I never thought I'd have to write. I've…read morebeen coming to Orange Curry regularly for the last couple of years since they first opened, and up until last night, I had never had a bad experience. In fact, I've recommended this place to friends and family and have always enjoyed the food. That's why this review is especially disappointing for me to leave. Last night, I stopped by to grab takeout for my girlfriend and myself. I ordered an Aloo Gobi bowl for her, and for myself, I ordered the chili chicken. Anyone who frequents Orange Curry knows that their chili chicken on Fridays and Saturdays is usually one of the most popular items on the menu. When I arrived, I was told they had run out and needed to make another batch, which would take about 15 minutes. No problem at all--I waited patiently in my car, picked up my order, and headed home. The food tasted fine, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary while I was eating. However, less than an hour later, I started feeling extremely sick. The nausea hit first, followed by sweating, stomach pain, and repeated trips to the bathroom. I couldn't keep anything down for the rest of the night. I became so pale that my girlfriend was genuinely concerned, and I spent hours trying to recover. I didn't start feeling remotely normal again until around 4:30 or 5:00 the next morning. To be clear, I can't say with certainty what caused it, but I can say that this was my experience after eating the meal I purchased that evening. Given how severe the symptoms were and how quickly they came on, I felt it was important to share what happened. It genuinely pains me to leave a one-star review because this has been one of my go-to spots for years. I've had many positive experiences here, which makes this situation even more surprising. My hope is that management takes this feedback seriously and looks into whether there may have been an issue with that particular batch of food. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, but I would feel guilty staying silent after an experience like this. I sincerely hope no one else has to go through what I went through that night.

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    India Kitchen Tustin, CA - indpak - Updated July 2026

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