Food was so delicious and their servings are just about the right size. Food took too long to come out but it was worth the wait. The servers (who may be the owners) were very personable and accommodating. There is ample Parking in the lot behind the restaurant. read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken and Vegan Earth Thali - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

I recently visited this restaurant with my family, and we had an excellent dining experience. We ordered the Dal Tadka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Shrimp Tandoori, Vegetarian Biryani, and Naan, and every dish was absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, the ingredients were fresh, and each item was prepared perfectly. The Chicken Tikka Masala was rich and flavorful, the Shrimp Tandoori was tender and well-seasoned, and the Dal Tadka was comforting and full of taste. The Vegetarian Biryani was aromatic and satisfying, and the Naan was fresh and perfectly baked. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a pleasant atmosphere for families. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and look forward to returning soon. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious Indian food and excellent service! read more

When we went to Mahan, we were the only customers at the time. The staff were very attentive, and we got our food quickly! We got the naan variety basket, which was great as we were able to try out all the different flavors they offered. The curry was also delicious, and I did not find it too spicy. I got the mildest option because I cannot handle spicy food whatsoever and I feel like I could've gotten it a little spicier. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time with my boyfriend and the food was amazing! Notes on everything we ordered: Potato Croquettes: potato and cilantro filling with a golden crispy coating. Comes with honey mustard dipping sauce and was savory and delicious! Very filling and comes with 6 pieces. Thus, it was pretty heavy for both my boyfriend and me to finish. I'd definitely recommend ordering it if you have a larger party! 10/10 Butter Chicken: strong tomato flavors and creamy. Generous amounts of chicken, and we ordered it mild-medium and it had the perfect kick. I wish it came with rice and we didn't have to order it separately! Nevertheless, cooked perfectly! 10/10 Garlic Naan: very garlicky! You can see the garlic pieces that were brushed on the top of the naan. It was a lot thinner than the other naan I have tried before though. Each order comes with 4 pieces. 8/10! They also serve complimentary chips after you order! The only thing that can be improved would be the wait time for the food. We had to wait about 20 minutes for all the main entrees to come even though we were the only table in the restaurant. However, I completely understand as they seemed to have a lot of takeout orders coming in. Other than that, service as great! The workers are friendly and patient. They checked in on our table regularly. Intimate setting and subdued lighting inside. Street parking is available around the area as well as a free garage parking structure around the block. Would definitely come back for take out next time! read more

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Have always walked by this place but finally tried it. It's actually really good Indian food! It's not too buttery or oily , and not filled with spices/ spiciness. Their garlic naan was also very soft and a great addition to the meal. read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

We were craving Indian food and somewhere affordable so we came here for lunch AYCE (AYCE is Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 3pm for $17.95/person). We arrived around 2pm on a weekday and the restaurant had a lot of seating with about 4-6 patrons and some to go orders. Haven't been here in awhile but they still have a self-serve hot buffet station with different curries, chutney's, meats and vegetables, salads, rice/pasta. At your table they'll ask if you want any complimentary naan; we went with garlic naan. The food was decent although some food items were just warm instead of hot, they were still very palatable and enjoyable to me. I loved the chicken tikka masala, the pasta, and the garbanzo bean/chickpea salad. You can very eat healthy here if you want! I tried several other curries including a bean curry, an egg curry, and they were all pretty good. They had this red chicken that was a little tough but adding some mint chutney or white yogurt sauce to it made it decent. Water tasted like filtered water. Excellent service, staff was inviting and friendly. Restaurant was clean and organized. They have small and larger tables for parties 1 to 8 or more. Free parking in rear parking lot; make sure to check parking signs. Additional free parking in parking garages on nearby streets. Overall, for the price and excellent service, can't complain. Still a great lunch AYCE option. read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Garlic Naan that we selected as part of our lunch AYCE option. - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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My other half was craving spicy hot Indian food so we are back for dinner. We both were very hungry and we ordered two veggie dishes, steamed rice, and two orders of garlic naan. We love spicy hot food so we asked for level 7 with 10 being the highest. The food didn't take long to come out and it was delicious as always. As a matter of fact we could've just ordered one veggie dish with the sides and that would have been enough to fill us up. read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Garlic naan MAR2026 - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

Service was friendly. Food was ok. I got takeout though so just keep that in mind. Chicken vindaloo was the best one out of the few dishes we got. Any of the other curries, including butter chicken, felt way too heavy on the cream. We decided to branch out and got once of the pineapple chicken dishes. Lots of flavor but the chicken was super dry. Also note that it does not come with rice so you'll have to order that a la carte. read more

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Excellent service and lovely accommodations. Naan was delicious and food affordable. The butter chicken and paneer make for great entrees and the portions are plentiful. Very good read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, White Rice Basmati and Garlic Naan. - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

There's public structure or street parking to get here. There's a nice and casual atmosphere here. Great for meals with larger groups. The staff are nice and really friendly! The food arrived at a good time. I got the chicken tikka masala with mild spicy. It was so good. Just enough flavorful kick, I might be able to go up another level. But the spicy levels go pretty far up! I also got the naan basket with the plain, garlic, and aloo parantha. All were great paired with the tikka masala. The aloo parantha could stand on it's own because of the filling. The basket is great cause it allows you to try more of the naan variety if you're unsure which to get. read more

Sometimes you want Indian food and when you find yourself in Alhambra for some grocery shopping, you hit up Mahan Indian Restaurant for the first time and drown yourself in food. This is an "all you can eat" style restaurant so when we came in and we sat right down. As soon as we sat down we ordered some naan, they gave us some waters, and we were at the buffet. Now, even though I'm a big fan of Indian food, I don't actually know what I'm eating most of the time. I took a plate right away and filled it with pretty much every chicken dish I could, some rice, and some other random things that looked good. Now, when we started eating the issue was pretty obvious, the food was luke warm and that was a small bit concerning. Don't get me wrong, I continued to gobble down food like a pig at a troughs and soon the staff showed up and started changing what was under the buffet because they were all off, hence the luke warm food. I ended up eating two plates before calling it a day and hitting the road. Overall, I left with a pretty 50/50 experience. I didn't dislike the taste of the food by any means, but it certainly would of been much better had it been hot and fresh. Will I be back? hard to say, but I would definitely be willing to give this place a second chance. read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Plate number one. - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

We came for lunchtime during our work hours and we wanted to order a vegetarian thali to share, then the workers said the buffet is better, but we really wanted the paneer that was in the thali and they said no you guys shouldn't share our business will go down. So he forced us to get the buffet. It's wrong to force customers and make them feel guilty for their business. We are still paying for food, regardless. read more

My boyfriend and I were craving Indian food and decided to order through DoorDash. We ordered the plain naan and the chicken tikka masala, and everything was great. The dish was rich, creamy, and very satisfying--we really enjoyed our meal. Indian food is definitely our favorite comfort food, and this hit the spot. Would happily order again. read more

We went recently for their buffet (everyday!!!) which is currently $17.99 + tax. It's nice to see that this restaurant is still going strong and it seems to be one that has been around for a long time, at least 15 years or more since we've lived in the area. Although I'm not too familiar with Indian food, it was our second visit here...the last time was pre-covid. I do remember the food being good and I don't know why it's taken us so long to make a return visit. On our last visit, we were the first customers and by the time we left, it was pretty full with happy diners! Interior is minimally basic, nicely-spaced tables and clean. Staff is friendly and they came around to check up on every table. Buffet selection was nice and varied. Naan bread is included (choice of plain or garlic). Some vegan/vegetarian and meat options (goat curry!) Food is fresh and tasty. We left full and satisfied. A nice gem along the Main St corridor. If you're not too familiar with Indian cuisine, the buffet would be a great place to start! read more

This is our go to Indian restaurant. We came here for the buffet from 11am-3pm. There was a lot of variety that you can try for only $18. It also included your choice of garlic, naan or regular naan. The garlic naan is good with the different curries. The chili fried fish is one of my favorites. They also have tandoori chicken and tiki masala. The tandoori chicken is moist and flavorful. This is a great chance for you to try different kinds of dishes if you've never had Indian food I'm not afraid of different spices. There were a lot of vegetarian options as well, and the samosas are to die for. They have fresh fruit and rice pudding for dessert. The waiters are friendly and would constantly refill our water. You can also bring large groups to this restaurant. When we come here for dinner, we would order the cauliflower Manchurian for appetizer. I would also get the fish vindaloo with medium spice and basket of naan. The basket of naan had different types like garlic, regular and naan stuffed with cheese. This place is more traditional than the Indian restaurant down the street for a better price. read more

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Seasoning is absolutely booming at this spot. We ordered the Chicken 65, and it was a standout. the sauce had a unique sweet and sour balance that really elevated the dish. The chicken had a crisp, crust with tender, juicy meat inside, making every bite super satisfying. If you like to try a bit of everything, the plates are a great option. The service is friendly, and the ambiance has a nice, classic vibe. read more

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Service was good. Ambiance is also good. 3 of us met there for lunch on a Friday. They have a buffet with many vegan options Friday - Sunday. They brought garlic nan to our table & they clear your plates so you can use a clean one each time you serve yourself. The chicken masala was great but the chili fish was the best. They also had fresh fruit/watermelon. I would recommend this place & will definitely return. read more

Mahan Indian restaurant in Alhambra, CA is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and incredible aromas that set the tone for an unforgettable meal. The buffet offers an impressive variety of dishes, all bursting with authentic flavor. Everything is fresh, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. The curries are rich and comforting, the naan is soft and delicious, and the variety ensures there's something for everyone--whether you love bold spices or prefer milder options. Vegetarians will especially appreciate the many flavorful choices. What truly sets this place apart is the quality and consistency. Every dish tastes homemade, and the staff is attentive, friendly, and always happy to help or make recommendations. The restaurant itself is clean, welcoming, and perfect for both casual lunches and family outings. If you're in Alhambra and craving truly satisfying Indian cuisine, Mahan Indian Restaurant is a must-visit. Exceptional food, great value, and top-notch service. ITS FREAKING AWESOME!!! Oh did I mention they offer buffet every single day from 11-3. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Delicious hot & perfectly seasoned Indian lunch buffet. Very friendly service & super chill vibe in the heart of downtown Alhambra. I can rely on them to have the best curry goat, tandoori chicken, chana, and daal for days. And their fresh garlic naan comes out quick during the lunchtime rush. This is an ideal location for working stiffs looking to get their Indian fix before going back to "work." Good luck there... will likely need a nap after this wonderful feast! A+ read more

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amazing food and amazing vibes! definitely would be here again. absolutely loved the garlic naan, very filling as well and the service was quick and attentive. love it here!!!!! read more

I love coming to Mahan, the restaurant is very calming, the employees are attentive and nice. I have been coming here for years and this is the first time I'm writing a review. I love all their food. There's nothing here I haven't eaten that I don't like. If you're not use to spices I definitely recommend you trying the buffet to try a bit of everything to see what you can actually handle and what you can love! They have a variety of proteins, veggies and a very delicious rice pudding. I love their mango lassi drink. It's a bit sweet for me but it has a delicious taste so I recommend asking for extra ice as it turns it a bit more crisp and less dense. Overall stop by! If you see the buffet lights on, the buffet is open! read more

Mahan Indian Restaurant - Buffet of happiness - Indian Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I chose the most spice level (Desi loco diablo) and it didn't disappoint-- for true spice heads only... I ordered the nihari via delivery and there was a 2 for 1 naan offer as well. For those who know nihari, the actual gravy part was a touch too lumpy/thick versus being smooth (I reccomend thinning with a little water over the stovetop for better consistency). Taking a point off for texture & the fact they don't include the traditional nihari toppings (ginger, chillis, lemon). Luckily I had limes at home, but any nihari lover knows these elements are essential to the experience! They should at least offer it as a priced add on. Happy to pay for it, just disappointing when there's no option to have it! read more

The weekend buffet/brunch is tasty and worth for just about $20. My fav items to get are: - UNLIMITED GARLIC NAAN - The goat curry! (Yes there's lots of bones but I grew up nawing on them so it doesn't bother me at all and the meat is very tender. Plus, I don't often see goat on the menu much less at a buffet.) - fried fish (No bones for this one except maybe outliers. The fish meat is smooth. Seems to be lightly fried beneath a well seasoned batter.) - the sweet rice dessert is pretty good Honorable mentions: dark meat chicken from any dish and samosas. If you don't know where to start, my recommendation is to get a table spoon size of every dish so that you can identify what you like - this is the exclusive beauty and benefit of a buffet! My only complaint is that the rice (a very essential dish) was quite dry this time. Probably due to being left out too long without replenishing? It can be saved via soaking some curry juices. In the past, the weekend buffet brunch here used to include free champagne or lassi (mango/strawberry). However, it seems that they adjusted buffet pricing to keep being consumer friendly and removed the drink. You can still order it separately. read more

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Came here on Sunday and they have a lunch buffet for $17.99, what a great deal! Great for large gatherings, the buffet was delicious! Highlights include the tandoori chicken, the mushroom curry, chili fish, and the rice pudding. The garlic naan was also a great accompaniment to the meal. There was also other curries, salad and fruit. The owners are really friendly and service was attentive. We left stuffed and happy. Thank you for keeping it affordable and delicious! Highly recommend this place! read more

it's been a couple of years since i've been here and i have found memories of coming as a child but i don't remember much of the food. so glad i came back and enjoyed the sunday lunch buffet which was a great deal. they had plenty of curries to choose from to pair with the basmati rice. i really liked the tikka masala and goat curry. my favs! the mango custard(?) dessert was delicious as well. everything was warm/hot which i appreciate. the servers kept checking on us for more naan or water so i appreciate the attentiveness. the place has nice seats and tablecloth and i can tell they take their cleanliness seriously. it was no wait coming so i urge yall to get your indian food cravings here!!! read more

Came here for a late lunch and decided to give the $19.95 all you can eat buffet a try -- it did NOT disappoint (just a tad). The buffet bar had LOTS of choices which was very nice, but if you come here closer to 2p or so, some of the options look like it's been sitting for a little while (but it's all warm so it's not the issue). They will provide you with fresh plain or garlic naan with your buffet. And the STAFF is very attentive at bringing water to refill. The BUFFET selection had VEGETARIAN options and assortment of meats of all kinds: - I tried to make sure to only take as much as I could eat so as to NOT waste food but I loved the Chicken Tikka Masala **** - Chicken curry was OK - Breaded Fish dish, Paneer Tikka & Samosas were yummy - Goat curry was tasty but all I could get were bones and cartilage :( they could have refilled this one - rice was pretty dry (but if you soak it in the any of the sauces it will be OK lol) - mango lassi on the smaller cup/size but still yummy Restrooms: men & women's individual restrooms were available (women's were clean!) Parking: 2 free parking lots within 3 minute walk from the restaurant (limited street given it's on the Main Street) Overall - certainly coming back! Make sure you come hungry bc you'll definitely depart stuffed. read more

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I have been here many times, the food is so good, love Indian food. I haven't tried many different plates, but love, love the Tikka Masala.. The service is always great, the waiter were very polite and attentive made sure to explain my friend every detail of the food since was her first time trying Indian food. The restaurant have great decor with Indian art and good music to enjoy your food in a peaceful and great atmosphere place. Recommended it.. read more

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Buffet lunch was excellent with many different options. The restaurant was clean and the staff were very friendly. Will be back.

Best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. Everyone is super welcoming and friendly, food is delicious, recommend trying some Indian beer, some of the best beer I have had. Also the restaurant looks and feels very clean, love the art work they have in the dining area. Definitely becoming a regular here read more

Had an absolutely horrible experience here. Food came extremely late, like an hour late (we ordered at 8pm and the food didn't come until 9:15pm). Our order was not anything fancy, just your regular chicken tiki masala and butter chicken and some naan. When we checked at the front, the lady simply said "It's coming." When the food finally came, not only were half the order was wrong (none of us ordered spicy and half of the order came spicy), but our drinks were missing too. One of our drinks never came, and when it came time for us to pay the bill and finally leave this place, the staff took another 20 minutes to bring the bill. When the bill came, we noted that one of the drinks never came and that we no longer wanted it. The owner then insisted that it was coming, and we had to quite forcibly say we no longer wanted it. This is the kicker and why I'd tell people to avoid this place at all cost: the owner then put in an item with a super obscure name in and buried it all the way at the bottom of the bill, so when we checked the bill we wouldn't catch it, to claw back the cost of the order we canceled which never came. The food is so so, but the service was absolutely atrocious. Do not come here. read more

The food and hospitality was amazing. As we were eating, we heard many people around us talking about how good the food was and mentioning coming back. We will definitely come back, that tandoori chicken was delicious! 10/10 recommend read more

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Been here a couple times. Always very busy. Good service and excellent food. Not overly "Indian" decor but pleasant. Not very large so do make reservations if you are coming at normal dining hours. read more

Came here on a whim as we were on lunch recess from the courthouse near by on a Friday afternoon. Great place if you're looking for a quick bite, it was buffet style for lunch. Server comes by to take your drink order and brings you naan, they have regular or garlic. They have 10 options includes chicken, goat, fish, vegetarian along with a sauce bar, Indian salad with chickpeas or cucumber by itself. Mango Lassi- was great. Yogurt was tart and mango flavor was prominent, wasn't too sweet. Was a bit on the thicker side and I paired it with my meal as my dessert almost. Naan was hot and fresh. Perfect texture, chewy but soft and fluffy. Rice has hard dried up grains as it was sitting in warmer for buffet. They were just refilling the tub when it ran out instead of scooping what was left over out. read more

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Surprisingly have not ever been here before tho I go to Alhambra a lot and have eaten at a lot of restaurants and I love Indian food. A friend wanted to try this place for her bday so we placed an order online for takeout which was supposed to be ready in about 30 minutes. Yes it was a Saturday around dinner time so not surprisingly it did take a little longer than expected but not an extra 30 min longer so already not off to a good start. And the dining room was not exactly packed (maybe 4 tables dining). It was a group of 6 so it was a big order. We got chicken tikka masala, samosas, butter chicken, chicken tandoori, daal makhani, aloo gobi, pakora, rice (basmati, brown, and pilaf), malai kofta and a bunch of different naan (garlic, butter, chicken and paratha). The main entrees were hit and miss. The chicken tikka masala and butter chicken were both very skimpy on the meat. The aloo gobi also had more onions than it did cauliflower or potato. The samosa and pakora were decent but nothing standout. But most disappointing of all were the naan. I don't know if it's cuz it was takeout but they were all super thin, not fluffy at all, and so soggy. I could barely stomach any of them which is sad cuz I generally love naan. They were not puffy at all and the paratha did not have any flaky layers. They tasted like sad soggy flatbreads. The long wait for food on top of the terrible naan and kind of mediocre main dishes, I would definitely not come back. read more

We came to try the buffet on a Saturday around noon. I really enjoyed the choices they had that day including: -goat curry (bone in and lots of meat) -chicken curry -chicken tikka masala -vegetable korma (very flavorful and creamy) -spinach paneer (usually love this dish but it was saltier than I remembered) -tandoor chicken (not as flavorful) I'm on a low carb diet so I did not eat any of the naan or rice or samosas or the carb options such as lentils or potatoes. I ate all the curries over a big pile of crunchy cucumbers and cucumber tomato salad. I was very happy it was still sooo delicious. I didn't feel like I missed out at all being keto - YAY I also really appreciated how clean the restaurant is with tablecloth, comfy seats, and very nice servers that made sure we had water refilled. We thought it was a very good value for $20 pp. Will definitely be back for the buffet or to try the takeout. read more

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I could not wait to order from here again without my chubby fingers making the mistake and ordering the wrong entrée. Today for lunch, I ordered the butter chicken, which was a two for one special, score!! I got my go to garlic naan and I made a comment -extra garlic if possible, and it seems to me that it's more garlic than last time so I really appreciate that. I also ordered the vegetarian soup. So my feedback this time is this place to me is still going to be a go to. The butter chicken was good, and I'll be honest with you, while good, it lacked that depth of flavor that I'm use to when it comes to butter chicken, I thought the cream sauce could've been a little thicker. Like I said, the garlic naan all day every day. Now the poor little soup? I'm not sure what happened to you, but bless your little heart, you just didn't have enough flavor in you and it leaned a little toward watery. To me knowing what I know about soups, I think it could've cooked a little longer. Maybe I'm right -maybe I'm wrong. I don't know. I just know based on this soup I got today , I would not re-order it for a while.. If you're still down for some strong quality Indian food, I think these guys have your back. read more

My family and I have been coming to this restaurant for many years. It has such a special place in our hearts.. We love Mahan's delicious food and welcoming ambiance of their restaurant. There is truly something for everyone! They have quite a variety of vegan options as well that are clearly labeled on the menu. read more

Probably one of my favorite Indian restaurants (I'm biased though because this is the only one I know and keep coming back to). All the food is soo delicious and tastes fresh! Highly recommend the butter chicken and the tandoori chicken! Super tender and soo good with naan! Drinks are unique and yummy too! I probably would skip the dinner combo plate as it was $25 (the king one) but I didn't like a whole lot of that selection. As complimentary appetizer, they give little crackers and two side sauces which I have no idea what it is made of but it's so good I can eat EVERYTHING with those sauces. Highly recommend this place! read more

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2/22/26. You can smell the incredible food waiting for you before you walk inside! The owner greets you and takes you to your table. We were there for the Sunday champagne buffet brunch. The food may be somewhat limited, but here's what's NOT limited.....hot, fresh, beautifully seasoned food with a variety to suit everyone! They offer chicken, goat and vegetable dishes, outstanding samosas, garlic naan that knocks your socks off and an incredibly chocolate mousse!!! Service was outstanding, we'll be back for a regular meal and for the buffet! Run, don't walk to Mahan for fantastic Indian food where you're treated like family!! read more

pandoori chicken was beautifully seasoned. everything in the restaraunt was seasoned well and the garlic naan bread was hot, crispy and yum. small scale shop but i got to try things and it fulfilled me. rice pudding dessert i think with a fruit like watermelon on a hot day was good. nice place. service was smooth read more

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