Always excellent authentic food, service is top notch. As if your with family. Love Little Goan

Love Little Goan. Food is delicious. Run by a sweet family. Not too busy if you eat there, but they do a brisk togo service

The BEST Indian food in Marin! We just had dinner there & the food was fantastic. Don't miss out on the cheese naan or the dahl. Can't wait to go back & try more dishes. Service was 10/10 read more

Being from Fremont where the Indian food is amazing & aplenty, I wasn't sure how this would compare but the reviews for Little Goan were stellar so I was hopeful. The menu boasted plenty of food to suit all tastes and lots of vegan options too. We were greeted and seated immediately. It looks like this is a family run business. The folks who helped us were super nice. We ordered the Lasoor Dal, gluten free/vegan naan (since naan isn't vegan) and vegan veg biriyani. Everything came out together and quickly. The food was full of flavor, nicely portioned and reasonably priced. I have to highlight the gluten free naan tho! I didn't even know such a thing existed?? I had to order it since their naan has dairy. And it was super good!! Altho it didn't have those big pockets of air, it still had great texture and paired well with the curry. The decor was vibrant and colorful. Definitely made for lovely dining experience. I can't wait to be back! read more

Little Goan Indian Cafe - Lasooni Dal Tarka, Gluten Free Garlic Naan, Vegan veg biriyani - Indian Near Me - Novato, California

Food was adequate in taste. Service was spotty with some children waiting on the tables. Very expensive, considering it is in a broken down shopping center. The ambiance looks like a a Hawaiian Bar Mitzvah in a VFW hall. Probability of returning, unlikely. read more

My family and I gave this place a try and I have mixed feelings about this review. The food was really good but, chicken tikka and chicken Makhani portions are small for what they charge. The vegetable samosas and the Tandoori chicken was great and were good portion size. The service was okay. The place had nice decor and seemed clean but, they were serving water out of plastic creamer bottles as it would appear. The water itself was undrinkable and tasted like plastic to the point that I left the restaurant and walked to the liquor store to get my family bottled water to drink. read more

Little Goan Indian Cafe - Chicken Tandoori Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Makhani - Indian Near Me - Novato, California

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This little neighborhood restaurant is fabulous! We met with friends for dinner and ordered tons of food. Literally everything we ordered was delicious! This is such a casual comfortable place to enjoy a meal. This is South Indian cuisine and offers many things you might not have had. Which is super fun. The Biriyani Rice dishes were amazing. Their Chicken Tikka was on point and all the appetizers were scrumptious. I can't wait to go back. This place is highly recommended. The service was great and the atmosphere is very nice. read more

Little Goan Indian Cafe - Chicken Tikka, Dhal Yellow Curry, Spinach Paneer. - Indian Near Me - Novato, California

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What a gem of a place! Amazing food, amazing service! And Goan, no less, a style of Indian food that is very difficult to find. A small group of us were looking for Indian. My friends who live in the area had another restaurant in mind--one they go to regularly--but then I saw this place in Yelp. I've only had Goan food one other time in my life, and I had to have it again! We popped in half an hour before close, but despite the late arrival, they truly rolled out the red carpet for us. We got a nice little table that all of us could fit at comfortably, and I asked if they could recommend any Goan specialties, specifically food that you couldn't find in traditional Indian restaurants. They obliged with recommending the Vegetarian Caldine, the Channa Masala Xacuti, and an Okra Masala that they had just for the day. We also got a Mulligatawny soup, rice and naan. Honestly, this was some of the best Indian food I've ever had, a plus that it was Goan style. It was all clearly prepared with the freshest of ingredients and with unique Goan spices that gave the dishes unique tastes. No overuse of ghee here! Man, the food was so good. We had very little food left over (a shame too; the dishes would have made fabulous leftovers), and we all ate until we were completely full. I just couldn't stop, it was so good! My local friends told me afterwards that Little Goan was now there go-to Indian restaurant in Novato. No doubt they are now regulars! And, honestly, the next time I'm in Novato, I know absolutely where I'll want to have dinner one of the nights I'm in town! If you are looking for great Indian food, stop by Little Goan. If you've never had Goan style Indian food, don't delay! You just won't believe what you've been missing! read more

Little Goan Indian Cafe - Clockwise from the left: the lightly garlic Naan, the Chana Masala Xacuti, the Okra Masala, the Vegetarian Caldine, and rice. - Indian Near Me - Novato, California

A small place were there aren't a lot of options. They could phone it in, but don't. Price is right and so is the spice.

Delicious Indian food and lovely owners. We will definitely come back and enjoy other dishes. We could tell the owner and chefs have high regard for their food. Service was a bit slow and we had to ask to get water, which tasted odd. The rest of our experience was extremely positive. Loved the papadam, saag paneer, tandoori chicken and Goan salad! read more

Great food and great service does not take long once you have ordered so enjoy and relax

Truly truly exceptionally remarkably delectable delicious consumptive gastronomically perfection food . Good service and adequate ambiance read more

One of our favorite go to places where we are always welcome by Sharon. We are able to relax in this well spaced seating area with their decorations that we absolutely enjoy each time we are here. The food and drink are to die for. We would highly recommend Little Goan for a nice date out or to just stuff yourself silly with great food. The service is right on also. You won't be disappointed. read more

Looking for AWESOME Indian food?! I have enjoyed Indian food for decades, but this family owned and run cafe offers EXCELLENT food, some dishes I had never heard of before. For those looking for something other than curry, try their achari chicken tikka kabob. You can request less spices and they will happy fulfill. Though this food palace is a bit off the beaten (up) track, it is worth the extra 10 or 15 minutes drive. This is a nice family wants your patronage! You will NOT be disappointed. Their prices are not cheap, then again quality doesn't come cheap either. Give them a try to mix up the usual places that you frequent. Dine in good health! read more

This Indian restaurant is way off the beaten track for me, but I was returning from a short road trip and craving Indian food. Of course, all the places in my city were closed - that mid-afternoon break that drives me crazy. They are open straight through to 9 pm, so I decided to take the 15-minute detour off the freeway. I ordered ahead, a Paneer Tikka Masala (Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a mild ginger & tomato curry) with a side of rice. The place itself is located in a small, not too-active shopping center in a residential setting, and it is located in a quiet corner. But don't let that fool you! The interior is nicely decorated, and the ambiance is relaxed and visually pleasing. I was quickly greeted by a friendly young lady and was quickly on my way home with my treasure. When I got home, I plated the food (photo op!) and found the curry very tasty, with a creamy texture and spice filled taste. The cheese was firm and yet not too chewy. I had asked for mild heat, and it was just enough, not too overwhelming, as I sometimes find elsewhere. Overall, a great take-out meal. I wish they were closer to my home, but I am glad they are an option for when I travel out yonder! read more

Little Goan Indian Cafe - Paneer Tikka Masala (Homemade cottage cheese cubes cooked in a mild ginger & tomato curry) - very tasty! - Indian Near Me - Novato, California

Excellent flavorful food. My favorite Indian restaurant! We have eaten the chicken pakoras, Tandoori, biriyani, chicken tikka masala, vegetable korma, aloo gobi; love all of these dishes. read more

The Little Goan is a little gem. Not in a high traffic area but worth seeking it out. The quality of the food and the flavors are outstanding! And I loved hearing the back story of the small nuclear family who runs it. read more

A hole in the wall that was a gem to find. Didn't have any expectations. Ordered masala's (paneer and chicken) which both were extremely tasty, sweet, creamy. I was in love with their roasted eggplant dip. But after a while I can really taste the sweetness in my mouth from those few dishes. No complaints about the naans. Had plain, garlic (my favorite), pesto (it was different) and cheese naan. Tandoori chicken was juicy and flavorful. I mean everything ordered was tasty and not spicy at all. They were actually sweet. Portions are pretty small. Had to order two of everything. 3-4 orders for each naan for 7 people. I'd totally come back and highly recommend this family-run restaurant. read more

Little Goan Indian Cafe - Indian Near Me - Novato, California

This is a gem in Novato. Delicious Indian food. Excellent Vindaloo. Support this lovely place and keep them going read more

Good food, good service! I eat a lot of indian food and the flavors were above average.

I had a little get together at this wonderful family run establishment and they were sooo amazing to me and my guests. Great food, great service, great time. read more

The best Indian food I have had anywhere, not just in Novato. We have had takeout from Little Goan several times, and tried 1/3 of their menu without having any less-than-stellar experiences. Everything is cooked to perfection, and there are no wrong choices. The pick up is always prompt, and the hosts are very polite and pleasant. We haven't tried dining in yet, but will soon. read more

Well my wife and I agree with the 5 star reviews! This simnple fmaily-owned restaurant serves terrific Indian food (the curries, the Naan, all wonderful). The flavors are exceptional, servings plentiful, prices very fair. Enrico, our server (and also son of the owners) helped us select from the great menu, and he was absolutely delightful and attentive, quite charming and completed the 5 star experience for us. We have no complaints or suggestions, this is definitely our favorite Indian restaurant and for sure one of our favorites outright. We are definitely returning for more! read more

Food and service is great. Chicken Tandoori is my favorite. So good! Looking forward to my next visit. read more

I ordered delivery but unfortunately the meat portion were not worth the price I paid for the lamb dish. I have enjoyed dining here with my family and had no complaints on the amount of meats in the dishes. The service was good our last visit. read more

We love the food here, our favorites are the Rogan Josh, tandoori, shrimp, and the spinach with cottage cheese. Oh my goodness it's so good here. Food is great., people are friendly, it's a very comfortable environment to enjoy some delicious food read more

Order chicken korma, Tandoori Chicken, some Naan and nothing disappointed. Had enough for breakfast the next day and will definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures because I did take out but the food was not bad! I will say the chicken tikka masala had a more watery consistency compared to others I have had before and the chicken was a little bland and dry. Overall it was very nice and the naan was tasty and in good proportion. I will order from them again! read more

Some of the best Indian food that I've had. We ordered the chicken Marsala with naan to go and it was wonderful.

Always Best Food ever!! So happy to have this place in my intake fantastic always real good food!!

We order from Little Goan often and it's always delicious. The service is quick, restaurant is very clean, and employees are very friendly. The only downside is that orders are small for what you pay, so it can get expensive pretty quick...but that's the cost for quality! Just wish we could afford to order more often. read more

I normally order take out from here and I have never been disappointed!! The food is always amazing and I'm guaranteed a delicious meal when I order from here! Need to check it out if you're in the area and craving good food! read more

Do not come here as a single woman customer, you will be ignored. I had to actually get up from the table to go to the counter to get water, etc. I was surprised because the owner is female. read more