This is our go to Indian restaurant, we went there once on our way back from the airport, it then turned into our favorite take out place and last night we sat down and ate there. The staff is so friendly, checking in on you and one of our dishes we were afraid to get it too spicy and they brought out a spicy sauce to add heat tot he dish. The food is off the charts, my favorites are the Dahl, korma and goha. They have a great large selection and have some fun local Indian beers and a full cocktail menu. It is a very large space with a water fall and statues inside as well as a back event room space. Very well decorated and attention to detail. Such a fun spot! read more

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India palace I have liked this place for a long time...We started frequenting the restaurant during COVID and continued going there. Yesterday I went in to order four meals to-go. Some things have changed. The chai was excellent which I ordered while I waited. Everything smelled so good on the way home in the car. When we got home and had the food, the flavors were nice, but a few things were not so good. I will attribute it with costs of a small business trying to stay alive in this economy. Because the differences I noticed were cost related. First of all the baingan bharta should be called baingan peas because it was a sea of green peas. And I do not like peas. It is not even possible to get a bite without peas or to separate them out, it is chock full of peas. I didn't even see any eggplant pieces in there. Peas are way cheaper than eggplant. Secondly the kashmiri naan which hubby and I love - and have been ordering for years was different. We used to go there just for the Kashmir naan. But this time it was nothing special. It was thin with less filling and with more coconut (cheaper) than the last time we ordered it. There were no cherries that I could tell which used to be the main flavor with some nuts. The naan itself was thin. I was craving the good thick pillowy Indian bread stuffed full of deliciousness. But all I could taste was stale naan. I know that French almond croissants are traditionally made by filling the day old croissants with almond paste. And they are delicious. Maybe that's how kashmiri naan is made. But this naan just tasted stale. So I was disappointed. The other disappointment came with the to-go packaging. Everything was tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, however still something leaked through one of the brown paper bags making it tear through. Secondly when I opened the plastic container of the korma it squirted all over me and stained my ivory sweater. So I was already bummed by that experience even before opening the peas bharta. It appears the restaurant had rebranded itself as Indian Punjabi Cuisine and has a new Panjabi teddy bear logo. So I'm thinking that perhaps the ownership has changed hands. I didn't see the older Indian lady owner who is usually there during the lunchtime. Oh, they have the butter chicken on the backside of the menu with three other house specialties and I didn't see it until after I had placed the order -or I would have ordered that instead of the chicken tiki masala for my dad. We haven't had the desserts yet, but I trust they'll be fine. Anyway don't take my word for it. Go check it out for yourself. read more

As soon as we walked in, we knew we were in the right place. Right inside the door is a Ford tractor, probably 1954-57. My father-in-law owned a 1955. That was totally random. But also, it was the right place for dinner. Do be aware that it might be spicier than you expect. I got a saag paneer "medium" and it was pretty spicy, much more than my daughter's medium butter chicken. My husband got a chicken dish that was described as "mild-to-medium" and I tell you that the mild was not in the room with us! The food was great and the staff friendly. read more

India Palace - Menu - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food here is delicious! I'm definitely not a connoisseur when it comes to Indian food as I've only recently tried it, but of the 2 places I've been to, this one far surpasses the other. The food is hot and fresh. Everything is flavorful and well seasoned. I usually get the butter chicken and even though this spot is out of the way for me, it is definitely worth the trip out. I will say though that one time I got medium spicy which is usually perfect for me, and it ended up being waaaay spicier than expected. I'll count that as a one off though. Establishment is always clean and well maintained. Bathrooms are also very clean. Only hassle is the parking, so to keep it simple we just park in the parking garage. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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Great food, outstanding service. We will return next time we visit San Diego. Great location, and parking is good. Nicely appointed.

We visited India Palace on Super Bowl Sunday, and since it was a quieter evening, we were seated immediately. The staff was very attentive, making our dining experience smooth and enjoyable. For starters, we ordered the pickled vegetables, pakoras, and a salad. The pakoras were large, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the accompanying sauces. The pickled vegetables were also really good. The salad, however, arrived at the end of our meal and felt a bit underwhelming--it could benefit from being either pre-tossed or chopped more finely, as it was mostly lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a small side of sauce. The highlight of our meal was the chicken tikka masala and fresh bread, both cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. My husband also enjoyed his alcoholic mango lassi, which was a nice addition to the meal. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely return for delicious Indian food. A few small improvements to the salad presentation would enhance the meal, but everything else was spot on! read more

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My friend and I came in for lunch today and were seated at a booth. We ordered our food and thankfully had only been drinking water when we noticed what appeared to be rat droppings on the table. Unfortunately, I was so shocked and disgusted that I didn't think to take a photo. We immediately canceled our food order and left as quickly as possible. This was a very upsetting experience and raised serious concerns about the cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more

It's a well-decorated restaurant, very close to Sharp Mercy Hospital, with a very diverse menu and pleasant atmosphere. I enjoyed lunch here despite only two other parties being present during a rainy day. The Shrimp Biryani was flavorful and delicious, with lots of saffron rice that balanced the medium spicy shrimp. The raita on the side provided a nice cooling touch. The entree went really well with Rupee beer - a big improvement over the usual Kingfisher and Taj Mahal. Highly recommended. read more

India Palace - Shrimp biryani - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

This is my and my wife's favorite Indian place in San Diego. The food is always fresh and delicious. Servings are large. Service is always friendly. Good for dining in or take out. read more

Overall Rating: 4.2/5 Ambiance and Atmosphere (4/5) * The decor is inviting, with lots of Indian decorations and some unique paintings, like Indian-style portraits of Kobe Bryant and Drake. * A peaceful waterfall from the ceiling adds a nice touch, though the TV playing Indian music videos disrupted the calm vibe. * Booths and tables are comfy, and photos of the restaurant at night show a festive and decorative look. Both of our visits were during the day. Food Quality (5/5) * The food is incredible--some of the best Indian dishes I've had. * The chicken tandoori was amazing, with a huge portion that's perfect if you're hungry. * The Lamb Tikka was excellent on my second visit. * My wife, who's Indian, loved all the dishes she tried, which speaks to how good the food is. Menu Variety (4/5) * The menu has a solid range of options for vegetarians, meat lovers, and everyone in between. * While the dishes are typical for an Indian restaurant, the flavor and quality are what really stand out. Service (3/5) * The service was good but pretty standard. They're friendly and attentive and all, but lack a lot of personality. They got all our orders right, even with my wife's custom requests. * Nothing really stood out in terms of recommendations or interactions. Value for Money (5/5) * The prices are very reasonable, especially for a Southern California restaurant. * With the quality of food you get, it's a great value. Cleanliness and Location (4/5) * The restaurant was spotless, and we even saw the staff cleaning before they opened when we arrived early one day. Bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. * Parking includes street options and a nearby garage, though the garage adds some expense it is definitely worth it. * Be cautious in the open lots nearby; we had an unpleasant encounter with a homeless man who made threatening comments. This isn't the restaurant's fault, but it's something to be aware of. Whenever we are in the area (on vacation) this is one of our go to places. The food is fantastic, and the reasonable prices make it worth visiting again. read more

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The decor is so cool. The booths are very comfortable. The service is friendly and prompt. Our server brought a birthday cake after overhearing it was my friend's birthday. That was very nice. I'm super picky when it comes to Indian food, and I can honestly say I was impressed. Great flavors and textures. Accurate spice levels. I think they mostly do banquets and catering, but what a solid Indian restaurant. read more

Great service and delicious eats. We were in for lunch and it was a slow meal period for them on a Sunday. We look forward to dining there again soon. read more

Best Indian food I have ever had. Service always amazing and the ambiance cannot be beaten. I had the butter chicken, as well as the Lamb Goan Curry and it was hands down the best. You HAVE to order the cheesy Garlic Naan!!!! read more

India Palace - Curry, and garlic cheesy naan - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had a fantastic date night here! The service was good and the food was AMAZING. The atmosphere was definitely fun and very unique, with murals of famous American people like Tupac on the walls in Indian outfits, a massive water feature, a tractor, etc. read more

A standard Indian restaurant. Had some interesting decor, in my opinion did not have a cohesive theme going on. Service was alright as they forgot one of our dishes, but then brought it out when we asked for it. Appetizers: Onion Bhaji: kind of addictive, but very very salty. Needs the tamarind sauce to tone it down. In my opinion just like a better onion ring. Just needs to reduce the salt since the sauces cover most of the flavoring. Entrees: Tandoori Chicken: Good flavoring and tender. Doesn't stand out from other tandoori chickens I've had but is very solidly good. Lamb Biryani: Lamb was good and tender, no smell, rice seemed different than regular basmati rice, felt way too wet. White yogurt sauce brings the dish together but that's expected. Butter Chicken: Solid flavors, maybe less than other places I've been to. A classic dish for sure. Garlic Naan: was good, maybe a little too crispy for me. Not very fluffy enough to soak up the curries. read more

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Great Indian cuisine in Hillcrest! We ordered the Butter Chicken, Lamb Saag and some Garlic Naan. I've had better Butter Chicken dishes at another Nepalese restaurant in Chula Vista but the Lamb Saag was fantastic. I was also very happy with the Garlic Naan, maybe some of the best I've had in San Diego. Our server was great and made sure that our water glasses were full and kept checking in on us to make sure that we had everything we needed. We sat outside on a perfect sunny San Diego day and enjoyed the outdoor seating. So everything from the food taste to the outdoor experience made this visit an excellent choice and I would recommend to anyone who also enjoys good Indian food. read more

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I've had some bites here before, but this was my first time having a full meal. We just decided to do a girls' night and I was first to arrive. It was pretty empty and I didn't even know who else was supposed to be here, so I just waited outside LOL. I noticed that they have a painting of Drake on the wall, which doesn't seem to match the waterfall entrance/decor. After everyone arrived, we were seated and browsed through the menu. We decided to just order a bunch of items and share everything. I had to have my mango lassi, which was thick and very refreshing. For food, we got the chicken tikka masala, 2 garlic naan, mango chutney, papadum, shrimp vindaloo, roti, lamb goat curry, butter chicken, and chicken hariyali. Everything came out pretty quickly in these small bowls, but they were surprisingly filling! The papadum was very interesting- they were crunchy lentil crackers that came with two dipping sauces. The roti was okay, but I thought that the food overall was enjoyable and very flavorful. read more

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I'm so disappointed. I've been eating at India Palace for more than 15 years. Tonight when I ate my usual order, paneer Tika masala, veggie korma, alou Gobi, reshmi chicken and garlic cheese naan, every dish tasted like every other dish, like bland buffet food, but the price was the same as always, very costly. I didn't mind before because it was the best Indian in San Diego, imo. I called the restaurant and learned they changed chefs 6 months ago. I will never eat there again. Anyone have any suggestions for a good Indian restaurant in San Diego? read more

This whole dinner experience was awesome! We ordered appetizers and dinner. Everything was AMAZING. The service was top notch and I will DEFINITELY dine here again! read more

Feeling the vibe and flavors here. The owner was our server as well and didn't even act like he was the owner. Very humble and down to earth. read more

Awesome authentic Indian food!!! You will absolutely love it if you are looking for some real desk food!!!

Wow, what a spectacularly cool Indian restaurant! We're big fans of the cuisine and have been in many Indian restaurants over the years, but this is by far the neatest interior I've ever seen. Really unique and fun decor, awesome water feature, and romantic lighting all around. We had the chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, chicken korma, and both the garlic naan and garlic cheese naan, with rice and mango lassis. All very good! The mild spice level on the korma was perfect for me, even has a tiny bit of heat to it still at that lowest spice level. The chicken is all white meat, and I like how the pieces are smaller than the big chunks of chicken you typically see in Indian dishes. The service was also excellent. We were the only seated customers for half of the time we were there; they had lots of takeout orders though. Some people trickled in as we were eating so it got a little busier around 8/8:30. I'd love to come back here when we're in town again! read more

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A tough day! GPS wanted us to drive through the hospital on a road than no longer existed. Lots of traffic. So we decided to stop and eat a late lunch. Someone pulled out of a parking space directly in front of us! Perfect. And that was the kind of "it-all-fit" experience we had. The food was exceptionally good. Tried green peas and mushrooms and enjoyed. Naan with cheese and garlic was yummy. We also had chicken strips that were fully of chicken, not breading! All the food was tasty and lovely. A quiet relaxing atmosphere allowed us to enjoy our food and get rid of the stress of traffic. Good value with moderate pricing. Quick service with pleasant servers. I would definitely go back... if we lived in San Diego instead of Los Angeles! read more

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My paneer Tikka masala was good. I ordered it at a spicy level and I thought it would be a bit spicier but was ok. The garlic naan bread was good. Better than some places but not the best I've had but was better than average. I don't eat chicken but the sauce that the butter chicken was in was pretty good. Service was good. Portions were ok for an Indian place but smaller than most restaurants overall. read more

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Went there with my brother and his wife and absolutely loved it! Great service, delectable food, and wonderful presentation. We were able to people watch from the outer part of the dining area outside. Loved the cauliflower and fish pakoras, and the ground lamb and mango lassi. No complaints whatsoever and for sure will bring others to this place as they visit San Diego. read more

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Great food. Great ambience. Great hospitality. Every time we come to eat here the food is great and the service is excellent. Always leave this place feeling good with a full tummy. Onion Bahji is especially tasty. read more

India Palace - Really cool decor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Returning for the second time, I started with fish pakora and chicken 65. While the chicken 65 was amazing, the fish pakora lacked fish and was mainly breading. However, the mains--chicken kebab, lamb kebab, saag, chicken curry, biryani, and garlic naan--were all outstanding. The ambiance with Kobe artwork was lovely, and the waiter was very sweet. I'd definitely go back for more! Gotta try the mango lassi tho. read more

India Palace - decor - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Best Indian spot in Hillcrest, hands down! I ordered the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. I enjoyed both but my favorite was the chicken tikka masala. I ordered mild/medium and didn't find it to be spicy at all. Next time I may have to go up a step. I also got the garlic naan which was great! Service is friendly and relatively quick. The restaurant is very nice as well as the patio. I highly recommend India Palace! read more

One of my neighborhood go-to places for Indian togo. The lamb korma is my usual order with garlic naan. Yesterday my friend tried the chicken vindaloo and enjoyed it. He had requested a spicier version, but it was mild like mine which was a little disappointing. The flavors were still delish. read more

Vegetable Samosas, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan Okay, the veggie samosas were awesome and flavorful and the chutneys were great. The garlic Naan was just alright. The butter chicken was just somehow lacking in flavor; it was tender ish but sort of bland. The interior of this place is absolutely beautiful. I would totally come here again and just sit and eat samosas. read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service and food. I love the overall vibe and art as well. Street parking or underground across the street. read more

India Palace - Espresso martini - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

Looking for a different Indian restaurant, I stumbled upon this one. It was a pleasant surprise. It's very low-key and not fancy inside but good was great, nice owners and service, and very affordable. read more

Outdoor seating, really enjoyed the saag paneer, wasn't a big fan of their fish pakora (dry, overcooked).

Love this place! Great food and great service!! Nice atmosphere too. My favorite is their Mushroom Mattar Makhani! Super yum!

The food was really good and the atmosphere seemed cool. We got food to go and it was great but the naan was a little burnt. No worries though, I would try it again! read more

Got there before they closed, so no wait. This is one of the best places in the area for Indian food. Between the two of us, we got three dishes, and had plenty of leftovers. Plenty of food, and it was quite tasty. The venue is pretty big with a ton of tables. The staff is fastidious and courteous. A return visit is definitely in the works. read more

Amazing spot with delicious food. The garlic naan is chewy and delicious. Definitely pair with papadum, the crunch.... If you're looking for a non meat dish get mushroom mattar makhani. It's a deep red sauce with mushrooms and peas, for nice spice get mild. They are extremely consistent. We get takeout here weekly and it's always hot and delicious. read more

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I came here with my dad who can't eat spicy foods. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer with no spice and it was DELICIOUS! Not at all spicy, but still tasty! Meanwhile, I was able to increase the heat with their sauce trio. In my humble opinion, the saag paneer needed a little salt, but it's easier to remedy that than too much salt! The plain naan is like heaven on earth and the earthy flavor of the white rice is amazing too. The chai tea is top notch as well - warm and inviting. And, as always, the atmosphere can't be beat, with the waterfall, mood lighting, and beautiful Indian decor. read more

India Palace - I apologize for the terrible photo, but please believe me, it was so good. We ate until we could barely move. - Indian Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the best spot for Indian food wherever else you're going stop and come here. The service is great. Food is great. And so are the drinks. So if you are going out for dinner tonight or any night this is the spot. read more

Consistently good! The only Indian restaurant I order from in San Diego! Prices have gone up but the quantity (at least for takeout) is a good value. read more