You have to try out this food from this place . When we go to Laughlin we always stop by. We are…read morenever disappointed and you won't be either!!!

A hidden gem to be discovered off I40 - had the paranthas for lunch during a road trip and OMG -…read morewhat an epic meal it was!! HUGE parantha, stuffed with paneer and veggies, served with a very generous side of butter spicy aachar and yoghurt, made with a lot of devotion to customers - the best parantha I have ever had in the last 20 years! The store has a great collection of snacks, sweets and drinks and the owner is extremely cordial. A must-visit again place.

Stopped by The Punjabi Kitchen and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! We tried the…read moreTandoori Chicken, Samosas, Bread Pakoda, and Paneer - all delicious, but the paneer was hands-down the best. If you're passing through Barstow or live in the area, definitely give this place a try. Will be back for more!

We stopped here on the way to LV with no other restaurant options on the day of Christmas…read more Only a couple of items were available from the menu and we ordered some paneer tikka, roti and saag. Saag was spoilt, paneer was too oily but tasted ok. The person at the counter refused to take back the saag and insisted it was indeed good. They don't speak English either. After some back and forth, they took the saag back and replaced it with dal tadka that was diluted. Also the price mentioned on the menu didn't match the ones on the bill. Will not return here after all this experience!

Amazing that big bear has 2 Indian restaurants. We're never been to Masala Craft before and we…read morereally liked it. We started with the Seekh Kabab appetizer. Everything was so fresh. The onions were perfectly crispy and sweet but not overcooked and the chicken had some nice flavorful spices on it. Then for the main meals we got Saag Paneer, Shahi Paneer and Garlic Naan. So good. The Indian cheese they use in paneer is amazing. Kind of like tofu cheese. Love it. Service was quick and friendly and the place was clean. The bathrooms were ok, they're out in a hallway that's shared by the restaurant nextdoor.

Upon a friend's recommendation we ate at Masala Craft Indian Kitchen last night. I've been eating…read moreIndian food for 40 years so come to a new place with some pretty well defined expectations. Overall, the ambience was sparse and generic, the service was exceptional, and the food was good with some obvious high and low points for my wife and I. My wife is vegan and has a sugar allergy which limits us in most places, though Indian or south Asian tends to lean in our favor. The server was casual, communicative, and genuinely concerned about meeting my wife's dietary restrictions. We were able to order everything we wanted, but were cautioned about over ordering because the portion sizes were large. We ordered one less dish, thankfully, because of this warning. For starters I ordered a Modelo beer and we shared an order of samosas. I would have enjoyed a Taj, an Indian pilsner, but they only have giant bottles. The samosas were much flakier and crispier than the samosas we're used to so we wondered about the difference in the dough. Personally, I loved the lighter and crispier dough as it highlighted the really flavorful potato and pea filling. Though these samosas were great, the stand out part for both of us was the chat masala, a dry Indian seasoning that has black salt, coriander, cumin, cardamom, and other spices. It really punched up the flavor of the dish and we asked to bring some home to use on our own crispy tofu dish We ordered bhindi masala (okra), aloo gobi (cauliflower and potatoes), and Chana masala as our main dishes. We've eater these dishes in many restaurants and ordered all dishes at spice level 5 (1-10 are the options) since we like spicy food, but have been burned (literally) by Indian spice before. Level 5 was nicely spiced, but not overwhelming. The bhindi masala was our favorite dish. The okra was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was tasty, but the onions and tomato pieces were so big it detracted from the dish. The Chana masala was aromatic and flavorful with a lot of yummy masala gravy, but it was missing something. The aloo gobi, which we are used to being a more dry, fenugreek forward, dish was swimming in a curry that tasted just like the Chana masala. The potatoes were a bit under done and overall this dish was a little disappointing. We ordered two breads to accompany our meal and both were home runs. The aloo paratha (potato stuffed wheat bread) was very flavorful, slightly crispy, and perfectly cooked. My favorite paratha ever. The tandoori roti (wheat bread cooked in the tandoori oven) was perfectly charred, just crispy while soft, and perfectly chewy. Chutneys: I was disappointed that the mint, cilantro chutney had yogurt in it. I've been eating this for years and it is traditionally dairy free. The yogurt not only makes this not-vegan, but it also takes away from the expected herbaceous flavor and bite of the chili you should expect from this chutney. The tamarind, on the other hand was maybe my favorite tamarind chutney ever. This is so often overly sweet and just a bit sour, but here the sweet was downplayed, sour was more prominent, and there was a bit of amazing heat. SO GOOD! The also brought a side of this fantastic chili paste that was expectedly spicy, pungent, and flavorful. Used in small amounts, it was a great addition. Finally, I ordered some Indian pickles which were very sour, very preserved tasting, and just tangy enough to provide a really good counter point to the spicy flavors of the food. I'll mention price here given the earlier comments on portion size. I don't know how Masala received a $$ rating as I'd absolutely rate it $ for overall cost to food/value ratio. The main dishes ran under $14 each, the paratha and samosas under $7 each, the roti UNDER $3, and my beer was under $5. We got the bill along with copious amounts of leftovers for under $70. That is at least 10-15% less than expected for good Indian food! We don't eat any meat or dairy dishes so I can't comment Olin that part of the menu, but I can recommend this spot for the vegan dishes, breads, and great service.

I came specifically for the steam tray combo option and was devastated to learn that's not offered…read moreanymore. The gentlemen I spoke told explained that he was having to throw away so much steam tray food every day because there just aren't enough people coming through to make it work. I totally understand. I was about to walk away believing that a LA carte didn't come with rice and was therefore not a good enough deal for me. But I was corrected!! The gentleman suggested the chicken korma which I eventually went with. I hemmed and hawed over what to get... Chicken, veggie, paneer! So many options! That's why I love a good steam tray combo. I look forward to going back and trying other entrees since this spot is about 5 minutes from my church. Support local business! So I paid about $18 (including a 15% tip) for my chicken korma (little spicy) and included rice. I decided to add gulab jamun for $3.99 for a two piece. The gulab jamun was SOOO rich! I saved the other piece for later and omg it tasted even better later! I believe it was cardamom I detected. Despite my half hour drive home and additional ten minutes making my kid lunch, my food was still hot enough! I will say it was spicier than I anticipated so next time I'll say not spicy and it'll probably have the right amount for me. My lunch was very tasty. I added a scoop of plain yogurt for cool creaminess and had some garlic naan from home. The food I got will definitely last two meals. I'm happy with this place!

Food is always made perfectly since the day they opened their doors. I am so happy I get to eat…read moretheir delicious food. I have tried most of the items on the menu, but lately I get the chicken tikka and samosa chaat with a side of garlic naan and raita. It's also worth noting that I am so impressed by the consistent positivity of the team; they are always incredibly upbeat and helpful.

Having been here multiple times in the last decade, our visit yesterday was a bit disappointing,…read moreand I can no longer give this spot 5 stars. For a restaurant in a touristy area, it still lands at a solid 3.5 to 4 stars, but the experience has definitely taken a step back. Cleanliness - there's a fly constantly going up and down the window we sat next to. It was getting a lot of my attention but alas I did not have a fly swatter. Lucky sob!!! Food - portion sizes felt smaller. While Indian dishes aren't typically huge, the presentation this time made them look a bit meager--it could be the dinnerware, the presentation? I don't know. Flavor-wise, something has changed for the worse. The Chicken Tikka Masala was decent, but lacked the rich depth and spice profile of our previous visits. The Fish Vindaloo suffered a similar fate. It wasn't bad, but it lacked that bold, signature Indian flavor. Also, using salmon felt like a misstep; its strong flavor tends to clash with vindaloo spices rather than absorb them. Side note, this dish was not at all spicy. And the server never asked us about the spiciness level of any of the dishes we ordered. Maybe they only offer non-spicy for all their dishes?? The same vindaloo dish at our favorite Indian restaurant in L.A. is very spicy and full of other favors. Service was just ok. The restaurant was quiet, with far more empty tables than occupied ones, yet the food took quite a while to come out. At one point, at least four servers were standing around the counter watching the dinning hall. Yet, other than delivering the food, no one came to any of the tables to check on them once the food had been delivered. Multiple times nearby tables waved their hands in the air to get attention after they got their food. We overheard one young man asking for hot sauce and chuckled - so someone else wanted their food spicier, too! Come here if you REALLY love touristy/Americanized Indian or want some vegetarian choices. Personally, I'll find dinner elsewhere next time in Big Bear.

I was glad to find an Indian/ Himalayan Restaurant in Big Bear. One can only enjoy hamburgers and…read morepizzas for a limited time. We ordered two Thali combo meals. Each combo meal comes with rice, lentil, naan, salad or Raita. We had (1) Chicken Curry with Raita. Raita was very watery. As was the lentil. Lentil was also watery. The chicken curry was good. (2) Tandoori chicken with salad. The salad was the better choice than Raita. The Tandoori chicken was good. Again the lentil was too watery. The rice and naan were good. We also had the mango lassi, which is a shake with yogurt and mango. It was delicious but I wish it had come earlier (while I was waiting for my food). The drink did not come until after my food has arrived. Service was adequate. Nothing exceptional but gets the job done. Portion size was good.

Some of the greatest food! Service is usually quick and the place is great…read more I usually get the chicken Korma or Tika and always great!

I'm glad I tried this place but I won't be retuning …read more Came here based on the reviews and I was very excited but I wasn't too convinced. We got butter chicken, chicken tandoori, tofu curry , garlic naan , and white rice ... very sad to say everything I ordered was lacking flavor. Even if I put salt it was still lacking flavor. The naan I order tasted like store bought bread with garlic butter smeared on it. The bread was flat and hard and it just didn't compliment the food.

I was definitely not expecting to find Indian food in Joshua Tree, but Sam's surprised me!…read more The restaurant itself is spacious, with great, lively music playing in the background. We started with the vegetable samosas, which had a nice crisp and were delicious! The sauces that came with them weren't my favorite on their own, but mixing them together made for a much better combination. The Aloo Paratha was packed with amazing flavor. It reminded me of a quesadilla, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. The lamb biryani, though, was really good- the meat was tender and fell apart easily, and the spice level was perfect! I was a little disappointed by the mango lassi. I was expecting something sweeter and refreshing, but it leaned more toward the sour/salty side. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially when recommending dishes for us to try! Maybe I shouldn't haven't been surprised... Sam's got Indian food covered, even out in the desert

I am writing this review as I eat. It helps that I was hungry cuz everything hit the spot. The…read morekorma fries were creamy,a little sweet, and savory. If I come back I will def try spicy as the medium was a little mild for me. The pizza came fresh from the oven and all the flavors went well together. I'm so full but I want to keep eating. Anyways, 10 out of 10 would recommend.

I'm quite picky about Indian food because I love proper desi flavors and that homemade taste, and I…read moreabsolutely loved this place!! It's so hard to find food that gets the flavors just right without overloading everything with masala, but this was exactly what I was looking for. We got saag, chili naan, dal, chawal, and roti, and everything was so good! Proper homemade vibes, and the ghee ka tadka made it even better. The people running it are theth Punjabi, meaning proper Punjabi, true to their roots, and they clearly know their food! Such a comforting meal that actually felt like eating at home. I honestly don't think I've had Indian food this good at a restaurant before. Even 5/5 feels too low!! Highly recommend and would definitely come back!

Cool spot with a market attached. Lady up front was friendly. Sad to say the food was not that…read moregreat. For me the naan has to be home made, this (pita-like flatbread) is definitely produced elsewhere and fired up here. I had the chicken curry and it was most watery i've ever had, like a chicken noodle soup kind of watery. To paint a picture the curry wouldn't stick to the naan lol. Chicken quality is nice and cooked properly, still juicy. Picked those out and tossed the curry sadly.

This is definitely my goto Indian restaurant here in the desert. I've been to two others that are…read morehot and mis, but this place is always good. Very fresh and flavorful and cooked to order. I like things spicy but when I came here with friends I had things that weren't annoyed up and they were still really good. The staples are always consistent. Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala (lunchtime favorite) & the rice with cumin seeds. But the pakoras are fabulous and the biryani makes my mouth water. They have a huge vegetarian section and these dishes have so much flavor and complexity you almost don't miss the meat. But oh the lamb dishes....... Venture up to this friendly place in DHS. Great service and very cozy. Every one of my friends who has been here loves it. The lunch special is a great deal, but dinner is spectacular.

A small but wonderful place to enjoy the taste of India! The…read moreservice was great and our waitress was very attentive to all our needs. Food came out fresh and hot and very delicious. We will definitely be back for more.