Been here twice so far for their lunch buffet, and plan on returning many more times! The food is delicious and kept at a good temperature, the naan is unlimited, and they are very good and keeping water glasses filled (which is good for someone like me who needs lots of water to balance out spices). They also have a nice patio in the back near the water where you can sit. Overall I am a fan of this place and will keep returning for the lunch buffet! read more

Right on spot every time when I craving Indian food. It's so easy and quick access to tasty food, no wait! It's a buffet with varieties of food. read more

Great food and beer selection. Nice spicey dishes, but not overpowering. Took my wife here over the weekend for something new. Will definitely come back again when in the mood for Indian food. read more

Kamal Palace - Great beer with the best Indian food I've had in a long time. Went with my wife for dinner over the weekend and it was delicious. - Indian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I went with three of my girlfriends. We chose this place because my friend printed a coupon from the internet http://www.kamalpalace.us/menu.html (two of us have recently been laid off so every penny counts right now). It was a little hard to find. We were worried when we walked in and there was only one couple sitting down. By the time we left, though, the place had managed to fill half it's tables. The food was good. We started with veggie samosas which tasted better than they looked. For main courses we ordered chicken tikka masala, chicken biriyani, chicken tandoori and the exotic curry dish. My favorite was the tandoori. My friends raved about the biriyani. I docked a star for the overcooked, crispy naan. read more

Tried Kamals for the first time on Easter when nothing was open and we were hungry at home with a newborn. Got delivery and ordered 3 mains, an app and naan. Holy mackerel that was a lot of delicious food. We tried the momo dumplings (because we'd never seen them before), malai kofta, an eggplant dish, and a mushroom dish, and all were so tasty! The naan though... So good. Definitely homemade and totally addictive. We actually ordered food from there again this week and got 2 extra orders of naan just to eat later. (Also tried their okra, which was delish) Even delivery came with papadum and condiments, and the service was prompt and friendly. They even called when they arrived because we have a sign up for the ups guy to leave packages rather than knocking due to sleeping baby. Highly recommended read more

It took the hubby and I a bit of trekking about the Marina Pacifica Center to find Kamal Palace. Like other yelpers, we saw the sign, but were at a loss as to where the heck it could be. Hint: you have to walk through a covered hallway and down several stairs to get to it. Somehow this place survives. It's not easy - the other restaurant that's located next to Kamal Palace has been at least 4 restaurants since we've lived in the LBC (9 years) and has currently been shuttered for at least a year, with no takers in sight. I tend to like the veggie and chicken dishes, like chana masala, vegetable jalfrezi, chicken keema and karahi chicken. We always get garlic naan, which is delish. If we're really hungry, we'll start with veggie samosas. I like to pair with one of the several Indian beers on the menu, which aren't fantastic, but do a nice job of cutting the heat of the dish. All in all, it's worth looking for it. read more

My family and i go to kamal Palace every friday night. It is always a wonderful experience. We're always greeted with handshakes from Anel (the owner). He remembers what we order and we always get great service! There are 4 of us in my family and we get: 3 Old Monk (beer) 2 Chicken Tikka (1 hot and 1 medium) 1 Chicken Tikka Masala 2 Orders of Rice 2 Orders of Aloo Gobi 1 Lentils 3 Garlic Nan 1 Regular Nan We take the left overs home for lunch on saturday, and it's even better the second day!!! read more

Tasty food, much bigger menu selection than other restaurants. Tons of vegetarian options. The lamb was tender and lean, aside from one piece. Everyone was generally pleasant. Will return to try the buffet read more

OMG! I love Indian food and this place is a hidden gem! I grew up in the area and I used to eat at Natraj or Himalayan, but when it comes to Chicken Tikka Masala and seafood selections, this place wins! Not many Indian restaurants have a large seafood menu, but Kamal does! My favorite dish right now is Fish 65. Seriously, it is spicy, fried, curry, fish crack!!!! They also have lots of great choices for people like me who can't do dairy, but want the joy of Indian food! I also really like the location. It is hidden underneath the Pier 1, behind the theater at the Marina Pacifica. On a nice sunny day I like to sit on the patio and munch on my papadums and Fish 65 while I look out over the Marina. I like to park at the end of the undergound parking (entrance by Rack), and then walk the maze past the BN and the theater. read more

Good luck finding this little gem, tucked down under the Sports Authority and Barnes & Noble. It's kind of behind Forbidden City... or if you're coming from the other direction, behind the AMC Theater. On weekends they have a lovely saffron rise with cashews. And their tikka masala is very, very good. I think Kamal Palace is easily the most authentic Indian fare in Long Beach- and for that alone, it deserves four stars. The decor could use an overhaul, but the food is so tasty you'll keep eating and eating, long after your stomach has told you to stop. Kamal Palace is a great date place for someone you love. For the ones you're still trying to impress, save it until you've already proven yourself worthy. When you finally take them here, they'll feel like you're letting them in on a secret. read more

One of my favorite indian restaurant in Long Beach. My favorite is Chicken tika Masara, lamb chop, and palak, Very nice service Two years ago, I used to go there twice a month but I moved, so I can't go there that often, but they still remember me! read more

Excellent Indian lunch buffet. The food is good quality and they have a very good selection of items. They often have a lamb dish which is my favorite. Their Aloo Gobi (cauliflower and potatoes) is terrific in that most of the time its not overcooked (like most other Indian restaurants) and the cauliflower is still firm. Their prices are very good too. People who have never been here may find it difficult to find. But, just know it's on the level directly below Pier 1 Imports. read more

OH MY GOD! How is this place not more well-known?!!? I have lived in Long Beach for about 5 years now and I only discovered this place by chance when I went kayaking through the harbor this restaurant backs up to. I am so happy I stumbled upon this place! I have always been a fan of Indian cuisine and enjoy the opportunity to taste new interpretations/ presentations of the food. However, I have had difficulty finding an All-you-can-eat option for Indian food which I have found in my hometown in OC. I was shocked when I saw the big banner on the wall advertising "All you can eat lunch buffet Mon-Fri $11.99". I am ashamed to admit it, but I may or may not have run over my companion in my haste to get the the front door. WOW! this restaurant is very well decorated, very elegant and inviting, but a calming atmosphere. There is a friendly waiter at the front who welcomes you to sit where you like and help yourself to the foods of the buffet. And let me tell you, there is a TON of different yummy options. There are a variety of curries, vegetarian options, and sweet treats as well. I shamelessly ate three plates of this food while enjoying the breeze at the tables on their outdoor patio. It was very entertaining to sit and eat while watching the locals at the apartment building across the way tending to their boats, or in my case, scuba diving for lost eyeglasses! I am happy to say I have now found the new go-to spot for my hungry friends. read more

One of my favorite place to eat when in this part of town. I've had their lunch buffett many many times and the food is always delicious. service is good and the Nan bread is fantastic. read more

My hubby and I just had dinner at Kamal Palace. It's been our favorite Indian-food restaurant for years, but the last couple of times we've eaten there I've felt that the quality of the food has really slipped. Tonight we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Shrimp Masala. The chicken was so dry and over cooked that I had a difficult time chewing it. It tasted like it had been cooked in the tandoori, left under a heat lamp for hours, then dumped into the sauce just before being brought to our table. Blah! My hubby said his shrimp was rubbery and difficult to chew. Since I don't eat shrimp, I didn't try it, but I did try the sauce that the shrimp came in. It was very creamy and had very little flavor. Same with the sauce with my chicken! Creamy, but bland. This was a huge disappointment, to say the least. We've been coming to Kamal Palace for several years and I've always LOVED the Chicken Tikka Masala. The chicken used to be tender and juicy and it tasted like it had been cooked in the sauce. The sauce used to be flavorful and spicy, a delight to eat. I'd try to clean every last drop from my plate. Tonight I left at least half of the chicken in the tureen because what I HAD eaten was sitting in my stomach like a rock and my jaw was tired from trying to chew chew chew. Not only has the food gone down in quality, they've also started charging for rice!! It used to come with the meal for free, now it's $3! I almost wouldn't mind paying for the rice if the food was just as good as it used to be, and I know $3 isn't much, but come on!! I will say, however, that the service tonight was the best it has ever been. As they always do, they greeted us like long-lost friends when we entered, and they quickly brought food, cleared plates, and refilled drinks. My hubby and I are disappointed that our fav Indian restaurant has declined so drastically. Now where should we go for delicious AND inexpensive Indian food in Long Beach? read more

This would get four stars, because the food was good and the interior was pleasant enough (I didn't even realize until they seated us that they are on the marina - always nice to be seated in view of water). But before I left my stomach started complaining, so I can't quite give the seal of approval just yet. I don't know if that's because there's some ingredient in Indian food I don't like, as I've had this reaction before, but maybe it's a preparation thing. I may be back to give it another chance, though. There's a coupon on the website as of this writing which gets you a free entree up to $14, with the purchase of another of equal or greater value. However you do have to sit through a painfully long animation to get to it. (Webmaster: two words for you - skip intro.) read more

Maybe it's just from personal experience but Indian restaurants are notorious for thir unattentive service. As we walked in about 5 pm there was no one else in the restaurant, just 4 workers. I thought to myself 'Hey, this will be a good test'. They proved that theory wrong, they were extremely helpful and almost eager at times. Our server talked me into Himalayan Blue, an Indian Beer, 22oz bottle for $7.95, not bad, except for the taste... Think bud/miller/coors light, beer flavored water. Samosas were SO good and fresh, the garlic naan was really fresh and soft, and only 2 or 3 dollars. We ordered a side of basmati rice, which was very tasty and had peas and carrots mixed in, I could have been satisfied with only that, not even considering the fact that it was a ridiculously sized platter of rice for 2 people. I got the chicke Tikka (with spicy sauce), wow. They brought it out sizzling and the aroma was wonderful. The chicken was tender and juicy and just spicy enough. The large skillet also had a bed of onions that had soaked up all the flavor, really really good. My companion got chicken Vindhalu (spellcheck?). It was ok, not very big, and the mild seasoning she got, wasn't much spicier than marinara. After we were done the waiter brought over some weird little carrot cake tasting thing for a complimentary dessert taste. It was just weird.... All in all, I enjoyed this place immensely, it is a bit pricy (not surprising for Indian food) and stay away from the Himalayan Blue. read more

This review is for their take-out (I have never been inside the restaurant): We love their food. Naan and samosas are always a barometer for me at Indian restaurants: it can't be "good food" unless those two items are good. Kamal Palace has light and fluffy naan and delicious samosas - win! And every other dish we've tried there (benghan bharta, chana masala, and malai kofta among others) were equally delicious. This is our "go to" place and we order from here at least 3 times a month. We highly recommend it! read more

What a great day! I had the chance to hook up with long time radio buddy Kris Yankasammy again and share some really good Indian food at Kamal Palace in Long Beach. Their $10 all you can eat buffet is one of the best I've had anywhere, and everything they offer is really tasty. The staff is friendly and attentive and made a great lunch even better. read more

Kamal Palace - The outside patio overlooking the water at Kamal Palace is the perfect place to eat. - Indian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Pretty good selection with fish Masala as well on their Sunday buffet Service is good Food is a little.toned down on the spices. Good for my hubby and kids but not quite authentic for.me. Will.go back though as it may be the only place I can drag them.to eat Indian food with me and for them to have something in the buffet to enjoy.And kid's prices was less than $3 each for the buffet. read more

I am an Indian food gourmand!! I am writing this in defense to all the negative reviews I read. I have been here at least 10 times. The location is gorgeous: along the waterfront with a large window view. I see the same manager there 7 days a week he is so so nice. He always makes a point to say hello and to extend his welcome. It is more elegant than Natraj (whom I am get hugs from the owner so I know that restaurant too). When you have finer dining you don't want waiters hovering. I personally never had a hard time with service, but if I think they were taking too long, like any restaurant, I make eye contact and they are around to help quickly. Natraj is so small the waiter's ass is in your face when at the next table, so of course you can tell them your needs quicker. I prefer an ass free dining experience personally. The food: As far as the buffet, I brought my Indian buffet buddy this is his fourth buffet. He loved that there was lamb on the buffet (never i my 4 yrs as a regular at Natraj's would they do that) and chicken that was meatier than any buffet thus far. The flavor similar, he said, if not slightly better than the others. $8.95 what a deal! And because it was slightly busier than usual the waiters were ready with naan without asking. The food was tasty the variety is amazing and the freshness esp. for a buffet is great. Exceptional: I have had the biryani ( an indian style fried rice) for dinner which is YUM and I love the masala and of course the chicken tikka. Service: they are always accommodating, I once mentioned I didn't like lentils which was ordered by my friend but love the masala- The manager gave me both for free. Rule of thumb, if you treat others well they treat you well. Expensive? It's the usual expense for Indian food at last the portions are good. Bargain hunter should can get a $3 gift card worth $25 at restaurants.com. The location is so pretty it's great for romantic dates. Parking is easy. For all you haters you can have enjoy your ass at Natraj's. read more

The food was tooooo spicy although the waiter asked n i said mild.. if thats mild i dont know what kind of humans can eat their 'spicy'! N i DO eat a LOT of spicy food.. so its not that im not used to it! The restaurant was busy so i had to wait 15 mins for a table then another 15 mins for the waiter to take my order then another half hour for the food! And i didnt like it! I dont think its bad i just think my taste buds were on fire so i couldnt really tell what it tasted like! read more

This place is exemplary. The food is delicious, the wait staff is attentive without being overbearing and the food is cooked exquisitely. The wait time is fair for fresh made food. The price is also fantastic. We received the Papadam and Chutney for free along with water upon seating. We ordered Kheema Samosas, Chicken Pakora and Onion Bhaji to start along with a Taj Mahal (22 ounce Indian Lager) and a Coke. For the main entrees we had Chicken Tandoori and the Lamb Chops and Kheema Naan and finished it all with Gulab Jamun. The portions were more than filling (we had to take some home) and everything was very affordable. Our entire meal, excluding the tip we left was only $83 and some change! The decor is nice enough for a romantic date, but comfortable enough to go in dressed casually. We have been here twice now, in two weeks, and will definitely be coming back again soon. Kudos to the owners. read more

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Ambience: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Finally some different food taste. Real Indian spice flavor. The service was pretty quick & staff was courteous. Food was really amazing. We ordered Paneer Tikka (must order item), Fish pakoras, Malai Kofta, Chicken Tikka Masala (Chicken was bit hard) & garlic naans. Plenty of seating space as well as parking spots. The entrance is hidden so you have to go down the stairs (right on front of Pier1 Imports). Go left and then take first right and another right. Sign boards are marked with directions to the restaurant. read more

I've been going to Kamal Palace since I was a young kid, now I'm 25 & still a loyal frequent customer. Food is delicious, the lunch buffet is a must try & worth every penny. You'll be hooked & wanna go back once a week. Always on my plate: Chicken Tikka Masala Mushroom & Pea Masala Goat Curry Lamb Curry Chili Chicken Vegetable Biryani Rice Garlic Nan Buffet dishes change all the time & there's always something new for you to try which is a plus. I highly recommend this place to everyone, great for a family get together or just a simple date with my girl friend. Very friendly owner & workers. read more

A treat for your mouth and your wallet, the lunch buffet never disappoints. Not sure you like Indian food? Again, the buffet will help you find something (if not everything) to like. Sit on the patio for the lovely breeze and a view of the boats. The owner is friendly and inviting, the food is amazing (we judge all other Indian food by Kamal Palace and none of them compare) and it's lovely (and spicier) at dinner time for a bite before hitting a movie. Come here, try everything (especially the mint chutney and sweet naan), your mouth will thank you. read more

Kamal Palace - Lunch buffet on the patio. - Indian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Found an alarming size bug in my tikka masala... super gross.

This is a great restaurant, once you find it... it is hidden in the back of the Marina Pacifica shopping center under the Pier One Imports. It has stood the test of its location (unlike it's many neighbors that have come and gone next door...). Word of mouth must be its savior... ...and no wonder. The service is great, there is always the same wait staff and they are very friendly and available. The food is tasty and there is always plenty to take home. The Vegetarian Combination and any of the tandoori dishes are my favorites... along with the obligatory Samosa. However, I was surprised last Friday when we ordered the Chicken Masala and the chicken was not up to par, almost as if it was pre-cooked and added to the sauce after... and the pappadam was somewhat "stale"?... Hopefully, it was an off night... the only off night. read more

A bit anglicized for the hard core Indian fans but they have authentic flavors to be sure. The staff is always delightful and the restaurant is always clean and inviting. The lunch buffet is the best deal for the volume and price. Also they have Indian Pickle which most Westerners hate, but for me is essential for a good Indian meal! read more

Great food and great service! we came on a saturday night, it wasn't too crowded and we were seated immediately. vegetable samosas were tasty- texture was just right (not too hard or crispy) and filling was soft. chicken vindaloo- spicy, very flavorful paneer something (had peas and yellow-ish curry) - also flavorful, thick consistency, and good portion size. we will definitely go back. read more

After a recent dinner trip back to Kamal Palace, I have to go the way of many other Yelpers... Not worth the price! Extra for rice? And I usually get more meat from my FIRST trip to the lunch buffet than they brought with my $13 dinner entree. I'll stick with the buffet. read more

My favorite Indian spot. The food is consistently great and the staff is always pleasant. My favorites are the chicken tikka masala and the shrimp saag. read more

Really tasty yellow dal with delicious fresh herbs and ginger! I liked the complementary pappadum as well. It's hard to find from the mall parking lot, but totally worth the momentary confusion! read more

Amazing taste! Everything I ordered was upto my expectations. So far best Indian restaurant in Long Beach. Surely going again! read more

Ok, I can only speak for the quality of food as I mainly get this delivered. I tried the buffet once, it was ok but nothing like the full, great menu you get when delivered. A ton of choices for vegetarians and vegans! The vegetable samosa and vegetable pakoras are incredibly tasty and I could probably survive eating only these two things for at least 1 straight year without EVER getting bored of them! DELISH!!!! The Aloo Matar is sooooo good...but NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING beats the Veg Butter Masala!!! And here is how you MUST have it: Get it medium-hot...with one full tub of white rice...and have it with the Sweet Naan and remember me in your prayers forever cos I just made your life SO much better!!!!! P.S. Several times, I thought about going to the actual restaurant, which is nicely located on the Marina...but I know I would stuff myself and the idea of rolling out of there in agony cos I ate too much throws me a little off...It's a lot "safer" to have my couch right next to me for the inevitable indian food-coma...you have been warned... read more

Kamal is the perfect place for Indian food. It's so hard to find spicy Indian food and good prices. This place has both!

This is my boyfriends favorite Indian restaurant... I figured it was because it was a nice place in a nice neighborhood AND nothing you get here is spicy. My boyfriends favorite dish is Chicken Tikka Masala... he doesn't venture out much. To be honest the Chicken Tikka Masala was good, but I dont know if it's worth $13. The last 2 times I ordered the Exotic Curry. To be honest I forgot I ordered it before until it came out and I was like, oh wait... I had this last time. There was nothing exotic about it. the lamb was a little tough. It was just okay. Again worth $14? I dunno... I still prefer driving to Artesia, but we'll be back since it's BFs favorite. read more

Never have gone to the restaurant but have ordered in a bunch of times. I never realized how good Indian food was until I had their food. The lamb chops are exquisite and I'm guessing better dining in. The chicken Marsala is awesome as is the eggplant. The yogurt is a must try and the jasmine rice has been perfect every time. One word of caution, I've always ordered mild and the last time I ordered medium and realized their idea of medium spice is slightly different than mine. Nonetheless, awesome food if your in the mood for authentic Indian. read more

I love Indian food and this place will hit the spot when you are craving Indian food. I like how this place is spacious. I love the atmosphere and love the services. I love their vegetable samosa, bengan baharta, chicken masala, lamb baryani, the list goes on. read more

My girlfriend and I went here cause we want to try another place that serves Indian buffet. The place looks nice and seems to have a little fancy feel to it. Their lunch buffet have a wide variety of dish compare to other places. I'm here mostly for their unlimited samosa with tamarin sauce, which is fabulous, but what surprised me the most was that they serve lamb curry as part of the buffet. That is so cool cause lamb meats are expensive and for $9.95 buffet, you got your money's worth. I like their chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken cause everybody knows that's their specialty. And for dessert, yogurt rice pudding is refreshing after those chili base dishes. The only thing that hinders me for giving it a 5 star is that their naan bread taste like a regular bread from Ralph's; so soft and not crispy at all. My girlfriend doesn't like their naan, but overall we are satisfied and we'll comeback for more :) read more

Kamal Palace - Full plate of Indian dish goodness :) - Indian Near Me - Long Beach, California