This is a review after having already gone here once, having a bad experience, and giving it a…read moresecond chance. Cost is great if you are going for the lunch buffet, but the food was pretty much a letdown when you consider Curry & Kebab is about 15 min away and exponentially better while the restaurant that closed down in University Village (Masala Mischief) had way better and culturally accurate flavors. The flavors here could barely be considered Indian where UCR's dorm food made by non-Indians had more accurate seasoning than here during their lunch buffet. Everything was watered down, cooked until super dry, and unflavorful. I wouldn't be surprised if you told me it was made by an American cook who thought Indian spices were too spicy and got rid of everything. In addition, things that are supposed to be dairy based and runs and tastes like water is very disappointing. All-in-all, the service was ok (food was replenished and we got our naan, but not exactly checking on people all that much) , cost vs filling is fine, but I honestly wouldn't even eat it even if offered for free. The room is on the dark side but at least somewhat comfortable. I'll give it a 2 star because these people seem to be ok people and the plates and whatnot were clean (as I've seen worse elsewhere). Also the naan wasn't bad (I still like elsewhere) but the naan was definitely better than barely edible.

We've seen this place a hundred times when they're closed between 3-5pm. Finally making it in for a…read morevisit before 3pm we were warmly welcomed. Clean interior with tables or booth seating. The main dining room is open seating. On the left side is their banquet room for special events and private parties. A nice space to hold an intimate gathering. We dug right into their lunch buffet priced at $16.95. They also have a lunch special for $12.95. Buffet had veggie egg rolls and fritters, fish, tandoori chicken, tikka masala chicken or veggie, lentils, potato, rice, chic pea salad, mustard greens, salad station with lettuce, tomato and red onions, with mint and tamarind sauces, oranges and rice pudding. A nice spread of traditional dishes and sides. Fresh garlic nan was brought out in a basket for the table. Not sure if this is refillable we were too full to ask for another. Flavors were tasty and service was great. Overall a cute little spot among the surrounding shops. Parking is plentiful but area can be a little sketchy.

the food was amazing! i ordered the butter chicken and mango lassi and fell in love with each dish!…read moreThe ambience of the restaurant was super warming and welcoming and very pleasant. The customer service was also amazing! i will be ordering from here whenever i crave Indian food

Great food and even greater costumer service. Our server Blanca was amazing and very attentive. You…read morecan tell the food is made with love.

Service is amazing and the food is out of this world! Also lots of vegan options :D if you want a…read morefamily owned indian restaurant this is the move

First time here and I was seriously impressed. I've tried a lot of Indian restaurants around the…read moreInland Empire, but this one stands out in the best way. The food tastes incredibly authentic and has that comforting, home-cooked feel you don't always find. It may be a bit tucked away, but don't let that fool you--this spot is a hidden gem. The staff is warm and welcoming, and it feels like a true family-owned place, which definitely shows in the quality and care put into the food. I'll definitely be coming back.

Checking out this landing pad of markets and restaurants. Surprised we haven't seen this place…read morebefore. Right off the 215 fwy on Blaine st just before Iowa. Right behind yafa cuisine. Parking area in front of the market. The market is full of ingredients to make some delicious meals at home. Lots of items you can't find in regular grocery markets. Located in the back of the market is their prepared foods. Craving samosas we were happy to find some coming out fresh from the kitchen. Definitely ask for fresh ones the wait will be worth it. Seating area also inside. Super friendly and welcoming people. They were so helpful and had some great food on the menu. Will definitely return!

I've been coming here since 2015. I've been a loyal customer for years since my college days. But…read morelately it's been tasting different. After reading the reviews, I now see that the ownership has changed. Makes sense for the change in atmosphere and quality. The samosas used to be packed with stuffing and flavorful. Now the samosas I got recently are cold and smaller. The crust also seems to be different? It was almost burnt tasting. The icing on the cake (and the reason for my review) is the metal I found in my rice. I thought it was a spice at first but I'm glad I checked it before I ate it. Looks like part of the metal scrubber used to clean dishes. When I called them to let them know, the lady who answered didn't even try to make it right or offer a refund or replacement. She was nice and apologized but my meal was kind of ruined by the piece of metal so it would've been nice to at least gotten the option to replace it. Not sure if I will be coming back. Sad to see the old owners go. The old lady was always so friendly and welcoming.

Best food in the city must try naans curry and biryanis , Haleem must try , authentic Hyderabadi…read moreplace

Their food is delicious. I love the restaurant and I want to support it but they need to understand…read moreif you charge approx $20 for a dish. The serving has to be more than enough. It has to be so much that I feel good paying $20. You cannot charge more and give less. charge more, but also give more. Food cost wont hurt your profit if you make the servings bigger at your current price point. And it will increase return customers which will offset the cost of increasing serving size and increase tickets. It's just a good business decision. Make the serving size a bit bigger.

Food, service and portions were great! Ordered the lamb and it was very tender. Everything we had…read morehad really good flavor and compared to most of the other Indian restaurants in the area this one is by far the best. We'll definitely be going back!

I've been here 3 separate times already and the food is AMAZING!! Their lunch specials are soo…read moregood, so much food for the price. Their dinner menu is also really good. The staff is super nice and accommodating, and the atmosphere is chill and calm. 10/10 would recommend, this is my new go-to Indian spot!

Wow! I am so happy my husband and I celebrated father's day…read moreat this spot! We love Indian food and it's been months of planning and never making it. The place is gorgeous. There's a mural of Gandhi and Frida Kalo. It's not Mexican fusion though but I'm not complaining. The colors and arrangement really elevated the place. There was only one other group during our visit and there was plenty of parking up front. Rice was plain but all the flavor wad in the chicken and garlic naan. My husband said it was the best he's ever had. The bread was prefecture baked and the flavor amazing. The garlic and cilantro really popped. I'm interested in trying their byrriani next. We'll definitely be back. Prices weren't too bad either. $16 on antree $4 naan + tip.

Ordered 2 dishes, naan, and papadum for delivery…read more Chicken Vindaloo: 9/10 - Potatoes were soft, the chicken was juicy and the curry was a little spicy and tangy. First time trying it and would order it again. Saag with Tofu: 9/10 - Ordered medium spicy and it was perfect for me, but my son who loves spicy foods said it wasn't spicy at all, lol. Otherwise, it was good. Not the best I've had but definitely worthy of a repeat order. Garlic Naan: 5/10 - It was paper thin, but had a lot of garlic and cilantro, which I appreciated. Just the bread was so thin that it was too crispy, not soft. I would NOT order this again. Papadum: 6/10 - Requested to add chaat masala powder and they obliged. The papadum was good, flavor-wise, but portions were inedible because they weren't fully cooked and still had hard portions, kind of like stale tortilla chips. I would order again, but only in-person, and check my order before leaving. Will I be back? Probably not, there are better Indian restaurants nearby.

Came here on a date years ago and I still remember how delicious the chicken karahi was. I am…read morethinking about coming back real soon to savor it once more.

I walked into this Pakistani/Indian restaurant about 20 minutes ago and saw a typical buffet set…read moreup. I went for the buffet and once picked my items and sat down to eat and realized with my first bite that the food was very cold. Horrible food. First disappointment. The female owner had most or all of her friends occupying the seats in the restaurant. It is typical that once you get 3 or more Pakistani women together there will be gossiping and that is all they did. I, as a patron, did not appreciate and did not want to hear this BS. DO THIS AT YOUR HOMES. Second disappointment. The ambiance in this so called restaurant was similar to sitting in someone's backyard. Even in most taco shops they at least once ask you if you need something else. Nothing here. Third class and third world Customer Service. Third Disappointment. Lastly, I will never come here again and encourage you to do the same. This is a shit hole of epic proportions.