Wow ... I'm still in shock at the complete lack of graciousness of the owner. Since they don't take reservations, we called ahead to ask what time we should come in for a special family dinner. The owner said 7:30 would be a perfect time. When we arrived, despite several empty tables, he told us we wouldn't be served for an hour and a half. No "I'm sorry." No "I wish I could help." Just a shrug and he walked away. Needless to say, I DO NOT recommend, especially with so many small businesses in the area that have wonderful customer service. read more

Had the most delicious dinner tonight at The Indian Kitchen! Our 1st time dining there. The service was very attentive and prompt. The chicken Marsala was exceptional. We ordered 2 different flavors of naan, both amazing and tasted homemade! Cute little corner location in the plaza! Highly recommend for excellent food! Great wine selection too! Definitely will be back soon! read more

Our meal was just as delicious tonight as when I first reviewed over 3 years ago. Thanks Neel and company for making the desert come alive with your flavorful and satisfying Indian cuisine. The best Indian restaurant in the country is right here! read more

I really have enjoyed the 3 times I've eaten here. The price point is fair, and the food is very good. The atmosphere is pleasing, and the service it attentive. The one thing I am not a fan of is the very uncomfortable, hard seats. Wood. I meant to bring a cushion the last time I went, but forgot. My friend enjoys sitting for a few minutes after we eat, but the seats are just too hard to sit on for me. I've opined that perhaps it's strategic on the owner's part so that people don't overstay . I know it's not just me because I mentioned it to the colleague who turned me on to Indian Oven, and she said she and her partner had discussed the hard seats after the first time they went as well. The food is good, so I'll persevere. read more

My husband and I have been here a few times, I've also taken my daughter and some friends of mine. We enjoyed everything! The food, the atmosphere, the service were all wonderful! read more

I'm Indian. Grew up in India. I miss good Indian food. As a kid, my parents used to take us to high end restaurants in famous hotels in Bombay (like the Taj) as a treat on special occasions. The food there was "different"! We called it "posh"! I finally found a restaurant in the US that reminded me of those restaurants in Bombay. This is it! Posh! The flavors were spot on! The naan was soft and tender and well cooked without being burnt. The rice was fluffy and the basmati flavor came through perfectly! The service was impeccable too! I met the owner, Neil Joshi, and his passion for Indian food, hygiene, attention to detail, and customer experience was obvious. My new favorite Indian restaurant! read more

Best Indian food in the desert! We have been coming here for a few years now. We love everything on the menu though our favorites are the Kitchen Special, Chicken Tikka Kabob, Saag Paneer and of course...Garlic Naan! The reason I decided to write this review is that we dined here earlier tonight and I'm so impressed that the quality NEVER waivers. The food is always fresh and delicious. The owner, Neel, goes out of his way to greet us and the staff is alway friendly and attentive. 5 star experience every time! read more

This restaurant serves world class Indian food in a beautiful, elegant setting. The Indian/Italian owners offer personalized service and some amazing deserts in an unexpected twist. Can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu! Great experience. read more

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We were so excited to try this place , showed up and the said kid weren't allowed but we could eat outside like we had dogs with us , our kids are 12 and 13 not small children. Very confusing .. so if you have kids probably not the place to go , mind you it's in a strip mall . read more

Some of the most amazing Indian food but way overpriced. We bought 3 vegan dishes (lentils, potatoes, chickpeas and Cali flower). Over $70! We just moved from Beverly Hills and we had a favorite Indian place next to rodeo drive. It's cheaper than this place and I can only imagine to cost of operation is way more in Beverly Hills CA. Love the food- terrible price. read more

Excellent Indian flavors. Not too spicy, great ambience!!! Also very good service.We will be back .

- Locale Destination - It's on cook st and Hwy 111 in Indian Wells, CA. Ambiance: modern, clean Service: need more training Menu: wide variations, could be smaller Parking: plenty - Gluttony Expedition - Eggplant: it's more tomato taste. Not bad. Shrimp curry: big coconut flavor, not bad. Lamb: very good. Great flavor. Okura: light, clean but good seasoning. - Conqueror's Deduction - 3.5 stars. Not bad. It's cleaner and lighter taste quality than authentic Indian places. Nothing was greasy, light and clean. Big volume, so 2 items max for 2 adults. read more

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Great food and great service. Please note that minor children are not allowed inside to eat but there is outdoor seating. Small intimate dining area with small bar area. Owner present to check and see if had everything we needed and how did we enjoy the food. Would recommend!!! read more

Excellent quality food both dining in and take out Breads, samosas and curries are delicious. The tandoori dishes are excellent The ambiance is perfectly done read more

Fortunate to have a good Indian place in Coachella Valley. Very nice atmosphere stuck in the corner of the sprouts strip center. Nice romantic lighting. All the food was very good. The owner came by to say hi. He was very nice and informative. Can't wait to go back. read more

They gave terrible customer service. We experienced a very rude waitress, will definitely never go again. Avoid this place. Clearly a dying business if they don't want you to share food amongst your family and want you to pay extra. Update: found hair in the Aloo Gobi read more

Fantastic Indian Restaurant. Probably the best Naan I have ever tasted in USA. Some wonderful traditional dishes and some others with a unique twist. Large portions, fresh and comfortable casual feel. The nicest staff to boot! read more

Absolutely amazing! The food is great and full of flavor. I recommend the cheese Nan. The owner is engaging and greets every customer. The business has strict rules of no children or phones out and it is nice for those without children. It is pricey, so be ready for that when you go! You won't regret going. read more

This was at Indian Wells area. We were really hungry for something delicious as many places closed down by 9:00 or 9:30 in this area. Arrived here around 7:30 and we thought it was a fast food Indian restaurant by the looks of the outside considering it was in a tiny little mall.. I asked my son to go check it out and see what it smelled like lol. He laughed and I said well, that's one way you can find out before you actually sit down and order any food. He came back smiling and we went inside and ate. There are no cell phones allowed in here so you don't get any photos. The service was excellent from beginning to end the tip is included it's about 20%. The meal was around $80. You do have to spend extra for rice. I ordered the chicken Tiki kebab with a European beer I can't remember the name started with an M. It was really good and Mild. Next time, I will not order beer and just drink tea so I can eat all of my food. My meal was absolutely delicious! And there was a lot of it. My son ordered a chicken dish that was a little too spicy but he enjoyed it a lot and ordered a jar jelly and tea that came in a bottle. It was okay, but I guess he was expecting hot tea. Overall, we would definitely go back as it is the best Indian food. We have never experienced any food like that here in San Diego. If you're down in this area it's a absolute must to go eat in here. The Ambiance is wonderful and it's very simple but, classic inside. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Fantastic, authentic, amazing food. The service is great. The owner Neel is hands on, wonderful and always willing to listen and recommend their outstanding dishes including specials. This place is fabulous. No screaming kids and no cell phones. Hallelujah....LOVE IT!!! It's so nice to enjoy deliciously prepared food in an adult environment. read more

Service was great but food i dont know what it was chicken curry tasted like pizza sauce and rice like package rice . I dont recommend eating there at all unless you like pizza read more

If u r looking for very good Indian food in the valley...look no further. Had ordered it several times through pickup and decided to dine in. Lovely spot to have some amazing Indian food. Service was perfect. Food was delicious. Neal, the owner came over to check on everything and was just as pleasant as his food. So knowledgeable about the area. You can feel his heart and soul r all in. Go! U will not be disappointed. read more

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Excellent food and service, exceptionally curated beer/wine list. Very pleasant environment, we love the no children policy!!

Excellent high quality and authentic cuisine. I lived in the U.K. for many years and when I found this gem back in the Coachella Valley I was SO happy. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Ordered takeout from here couple of days ago and wasn't to happy. Food tasted really blend and no spice. Service was ok and slow. Wouldn't recommend this place. Sorry guys just my opinion. read more

I loved eating at Indian kitchen the owner was very helpful with explaining the dishes my favorite dish was the Chicken Tikka Masala and the tuna tandoori. The place was also extremely clean and peaceful. read more

This place waiting for lawsuit. No kids are allowed in main dinning area. "No cell phone" am I here to have family dinner or praying at some religious place? Went to another restaurant few miles away, food was awesome and kids enjoyed family time together. read more

Just found a new favorite restaurant! Fabulous food with fresh interesting flavors, beautiful interior and presentation is gorgeous. We're excited to have this take out as well read more

Called to ask if they had a kids menu. The girl on the phone rudely like "hello"... we ask if they had a kid menu... with an attitude "we don't allow kids here"... bad customer service... wouldn't want to come here. read more

This is a new place so close to home I can actually walk there. They have such interesting options on the menu. Most things I have never heard of but it makes for an interesting variety to my diet. I generally get the chicken or shrimp dishes because that is something I enjoy most often. They make t in such unique ways but I have to admit I truly love it. Give them a try. You too will love it. read more

Everything was absolutely delicious. I had four friends with me and we all ordered something different. The Mangalorean was one of my favorites. I also enjoyed the Malai Kofta. We had a wonderful bottle of Malbec from France. That was perfect for the table. The pistachio dessert cake with the ice cream was fantastic. I cannot wait to come back. The owner and staff were very pleasant and welcoming. There are no children allowed so I finally had a relaxing dinner with friends. What a beautiful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Savory, Sweet and Saucy is how I would not only describe our dining experience but the owner Neel as well. Neel's food and wine recommendations were spot on and left us looking forward to our next visit. The mood in the restaurant is inviting, friendly and with no kids' policy (although this may irritate some people) we enjoyed a distraction less meal allowing for easy conversation and complete enjoyment of our dining experience. I am looking forward to my next trip to the desert to visit this restaurant. read more

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We loved everything from start to finish! My husband loves Indian food l, me not so much. I saw this spot while shopping and after reading reviews decided to take him there. SO happy I did. The Mint chicken is the best and I found a new favorite restaurant read more

I dined here last evening. They opened at 5, by 5:20 they were full with people waiting. The establishment is exceptionally clean and sparse. Tastefully modern. Polished cement floors, grey walls, subtle lighting and lovely 60's jazz music playing. I understand why the owner doesn't allow children. He has tried very hard to create more of an adult or date night experience. There are rules- one entree per person or a 15.00 split fee. No children, no cell phones. The owner came to our table, suggested his best dishes (mint chicken and chicken mangolorean) we tried one of each. His demeanor is very professional and efficient as opposed to charming - he doesn't smile but is polite. I was a little surprised when he didn't ask for our spice level preference, but I let it come out the way they prefer to serve it. Both dishes were very tasty with a little heat. Generous portions. We each took half of our chicken dish home. Along with both chicken dishes which you will see pictured we ordered both garlic and cheese naan, mango chutney, a lovely glass of Sauvignon blanc he suggested and a non alcoholic beer. The total was 91.00 before tip. read more

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Best food. Loved the ambience. The owners were welcoming. I would highly recommend. Never tasted such a good quality shrimp gravy. read more

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Very nice People, simple new Facility, perfectly relatively MILD Flavors (for India). I worked in Asia Pacifist for 10 yrs and I called and asked if they could do Hot Vindaloo as it's meant to be because I read a review from an Indian Gent who warned "food not Spicy/Hot.." They said Yes. I ordered out & requested HOT Spicy please & advised them of above. They were so nice , I wanted to like it, But T lamb vindaloo HOT order only had a small hint of Hot & no after burn(!) They explained "We spice to the level of our Local Area/Market -Indian Wells ( Upper Middle Class "Gwei Lohs") . Bummer, as it's a few miles close to my Condo, I was really hoping for Authentic Indian Heat/Spice. For me Trader Joe's Lamb Vindaloo & Fiery Chicken, & Garlic Naan is better, while my search continues... read more

What a great find! My son's gf loves Indian food and Yelp suggested here! Restaurant was easy to find, tucked in a corner of a shopping center. Indian Kitchen is tastefully decorated with several Ganesha's, the Hindu god for happiness and prosperity and of my husband's favorite deities. Service was good, ambiance was wonderful and food was delicious. It was fairly busy so all of our food did not come out of the kitchen at the same time and our serve seemed unclear on what we had received and what was still needed. The tandoori, the mango chutney and both the onion and cheese nan were wonderful! The owner came and checked on us toward the end of our meal and discussed the Ganeshas on display. We'll be back!! Ganesha smiles on Indian Kitchen!! read more

I went here for dinner the other night and the food was Amazing , I had the Bangalorian Chicken, Garlic Naan and a Sag Aloo and it was all so tasty. The service was great. I sat inside, but they also have outside seating with fantastic heaters that can keep you warm. I highly recommend this place read more

Great food and service! Always consistent. The sauces are delicious. The rice is fluffy.

I was excited to find this place and took my whole family here. I walked in the restaurant with a smile as it looked pretty cool. However, we were met with the owner with the worst attitude ever. The first thing he says from across the room is "we don't serve kids here". Just like that. No "hello". No "I'm sorry." No alternative like giving us a to go option. Being in the restaurant business is hard work and challenging so I wish the owner luck. But, we will never come to this place again. read more