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    Mint

    4.4 (781 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Halal, Pakistani
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gamini G.

    We were looking for some good indian food and stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp. My husband and I decided to give it a shot. As soon as we arrived, we were able to find free parking without any issues. We were seated right after we walked in. They had a variety of dishes to choose from. We got the veggie karahi and garlic naan. My husband also got the chicken kebob. The food came out pretty quickly. The presentation was top notch. The chicken appetizer came with delicious side of mint chutney. The garlic naan was flavorful and soft. However, the karahi masala did not live up to our expectations. It had half a bowl of oil in it. We did request them to switch it out for paneer butter masala and they were nice to switch it. The paneer gravy was tasty and had the right consistency, we just wished it had lesser oil. All in all, we loved the food and would still recommend this spot.

    Aalia S.

    I went again and dined in. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is great. It was packed even on a Tuesday night! We ordered a lot. The shrimp curry was good. The black dhal was OK. We ordered the kharai lamb. It was a little too salty for me. The highlight was the chicken tikka masala, of course. Their garlic naan is great. The portions are pretty small. We tried the falooda for dessert and that was just ok. Overall, I like the food, ambiance and service.

    David B.

    Wanted to try a new Indian place we hadn't been to, and are very glad we chose Mint. I had read a review of their Bandar buns in a magazine, and that's what led me to choose Mint The buns were good, but I wouldn't order them again. Also started with the Mint salad. Very large portion and refreshing, but again, I wouldn't order it again. We ordered it because we thought there would be mint in there, but it's just the name of the restaurant! Duh. The rest of the meal was excellent. At our server's recommendation, we tried the chicken karahi, and it was fantastic. We always get chicken tikka masala as well, and their version is solid. And the yellow dal tadka and garlic naan were probably the best I've ever had. Ended with a very nice chai. The restaurant is attractive, service was friendly, and there's plenty of parking. Good job.

    Garlic Naan
    Sima K.

    We have a ladies group and we go to a different restaurant each time. Tonight we went to Mint and every dish was outstanding and the service was great. Thank you for taking care of us. We will be back.

    Basmati rice garlic naan and tandoori chicken
    Ethan A.

    Definitely satisfied my craving for Indian food! The chicken tikki masala and tandoori chicken were both pretty tasty. Also got the basmati rice, garlic naan, and the samosa chaat. The interior has a nice ambiance and there's plenty of seats. The service was spotty, admittedly. We barely saw our server throughout our stay and had to ask for water twice. Their food is pretty pricy and the portions aren't too generous. All in all, the quality is there so if you're just going for good tasting Indian food above all else, I'd recommend it.

    Jonathan H.

    I lived in SE Asia for 20+ years and have always been on the hunt for a great South Asian restaurant. I've experienced some good restaurants in SoCal but not truly great ones. A Pakistani acquaintance recommended Mint to me so my wife and I decided to try it. We ordered a Chicken Karahi, vegetable biryani. and garlic naan. The wait for the food was long, so I asked our very friendly and helpful server how long the food would be. She said the wait for the food was usually 30 minutes or so, as each dish is really cooked from scratch. That explanation worked for me, especially when the food showed up at our table. The Chicken Karahi was served in a large wok and had bone-in chicken, fried pepper, spiced tomato and a great sauce. It was sensational, especially when the sauce was mopped up by the crispy garlic naan. The vegetable biryani was equally great, with charred vegetables, perfectly prepared basmati rice and Thai chili. The quality of the food was not only great, but so was the quantity. We ended up taking most of the biryani home and having it for dinner the next night. The ambiance and decor were also wonderful: a stylish, relaxed setting with vintage South Asian movies playing on a brick wall, well-chosen artworks on another wall. This restaurant is a find for lovers of great South Asian food. It is now my favorite South Asian restaurant in SoCal.

    Vegetable Biryani
    Elizabeth H.

    Best Pakistani food we've had so far! We ordered two dishes and they were plentiful. We made sure we ordered traditional Pakistani food and we were happy. The Chicken Karahi was outstanding. A chicken dish cooked in a wok sounds simple but it was the spiced tomato sauce and fried pepper that was simmered in elevated the flavor. The Vegetable Biryani was another dish that got our taste buds excited. It came perfectly well with the Chicken Karahi. We also had garlic naan to enjoy further with the yummy sauce! One small concern though the chicken bones came off easily. The restaurant is pretty with a line of little pictures along the walls and a movie projector showing an old Pakistani movie. A bit of a thing to see because, although service was warm and friendly, the food came on the slow side. It took awhile for our two dishes to arrive but it was worth the wait. The restaurant was busy so it's understandable. We would come back for sure.

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    Amanda Z.

    I visited Mint on a Sunday evening with my family. Parking was very easy, & the restaurant had a great ambiance. A friend had recommended mint to me and mentioned that it isn't new, but that it recently went through a reconstruction. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We shared the basmati rice, garlic naan, plain naan, & samosa chaat for the table. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, my mom got the chicken biryani, my sister tried the butter chicken, & my dad ordered the chicken curry. The only minor note I had was that the samosa chaat had slightly cooled down by the time we got it, but other than that, everything was delicious, & we were very full by the end of our meal. We'll definitely be visiting again.

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    Sara B.

    So really nice place actually a good bit closer to me than the Khan Saab in Fullerton. From my understanding, they are the same ownership and I definitely see the similarities. That being said, there are some differences too, but they're both really good. Now the thing that I loved the most from what I ordered was by far the goat cheese kulcha. The bit of goat cheese inside mixed with the flavor of the truffle on the top is just absolutely delicious. Next thing would be the bandar bun which is super buttery and really, really delicious too. It comes with a mango chutney as well if you're interested in dipping in that. I would say that chicken was decent however I would say it's also a little bit hard to get into just because there's a lot of bone around it so it was kind of a difficult one to try to share. I would probably refrain from getting that one if you're interested in sharing. All of the naan options are really good. We actually ordered every single kind of naan and they're perfect. The servers are attentive and very friendly. Mocktails are also great here too. The drinks and food do take time to come out though so don't come here if you are in a rush to get in and out. Otherwise, great location and great food.

    Blythe B.

    Just get the Goat Cheese Kulcha. It's worth it. My boyfriend said it's the best thing he's ever eaten and I agree. Everything else was also fantastic. We'll be back. Pictured: paneer, tikka masala, goat cheese kulcha, malai naan, rice, mango lassi, Honey Dew Me Good service and safe if you have food allergies. Really nice atmosphere.

    Garlic Naan
    Jacqueline H.

    Been wanting to try out this place and it was lovely! A good place to go to if you're looking for a bit more bit more high end vibe of Indian dishes. Service was amazing and our waiter answered all questions I had. I would love to go back to try more dishes! :)

    Evelynn K.

    Mint is a pleasant surprise, hidden inside an unassuming, if not a bit tired strip mall in Laguna Hills. It has nice, contemporary Indian decor and traditional, as well as non/traditional Indian food. Our server Ahad was great and provided recommendations and attentive service. It should be noted that the bar is dry, serving only non-alcoholic drinks. The purple haze cocktail is delicious and pretty (though we would have loved to try it with booze ) and the food was full of wonderful Indian flavors and spices.

    Samosa and dahi puri
    Pari S.

    This modern Pakistani food is on point! The Dani puri and samosa (pictured) were delicious. I've never had this type of samosa, it's loaded with yummy stuff. I'm glad they can do different spice levels. But event with 'no spicy' the samosa still had a kick, which was fine because the puri didn't. The chicken tandoori was also spiced right and was delicious as was the garlic naan. The service was also friendly, but some of these young-ins need a bit of basic table waiting training. I also enjoyed the contemporary decor. I would definitely return. Good to know: food is Indian and Pakistani, they don't serve alcohol, has some 'mocktail' options. Make reservations if you can as it was very busy even on a weekday.

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    Ask the Community - Mint

    Is this still halal?

    Yes, it is halal.

    Will there be beef dishes and menu items?

    Hi Yaya! Please refer to our website at https://mintdesikitchen.com/. Thank you.

    Does anyone know how to get in contact with them or the owners?

    They have reopened, so you can call them.

    Will you be opening again? We miss your food!

    They have reopened a couple of weeks ago. Same cook.

    Is this place open these days?

    They have reopened after the fire.

    I see lots of people are complaining about its high-end price. I heard they offer lunch special. Is the price any better? If it is, how much?

    This is a higher quality clean restaurant. And quality of their food are outstanding. One of a kind experience I had.

    Is this location currently open?

    It's closed as of now due to health hazard or something

    I noticed that this restaurant is temporally closed, I think due to a fire next door. Does anyone know when the restaurant will reopen?

    Closed due to fire and I think it's going to take a while to reconstruct

    Lunch buffet? Tks

    I'm sorry. We unfortunately don't have buffets here.

    This used to be Mitzi's Kountry Kitchen, where did Mint start out?

    The owner used to be a chef at Tamarind of Londond (in Newport Beach)

    What days do you have the lunch buffet? What time is it available and how much does it cost?

    They have buffet going on till June 15 th from 7 to 10 p.m all days only for $15.95

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    Chicken Angara. Appetizer with the family feast.
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    Took my Lady Jane to Mozambique for her birthday. We wanted a Restaurant that had a nice view of…read morethe ocean. Made a reservation and arrived a little early. We were placed in a table on the roof that had a great view of the ocean and Laguna Beach. We were greeted by our waiter Juan and informed him about my Ladies birthday. He came back with a card wishing my lady a Happy Birthday with a Toucan on the cover. A nice Indaba Chardonnay from South Africa was ordered for my Lady. A nice sized pour of this wine and a glass of ice with a spoon was promptly delivered. We ordered the Seafood platter for two. Our dinner was delivered in a large platter with grilled lobster tails, butterflied prawns, shrimp, scallops and fried squid strips. Accompanying the seafood were bowls of hot melted butter and peri peri pepper sauce. The chefs knew how to properly cook seafood as everything was done to perfection. I am a home cook and a fisherman so I know how to cook fish and shellfish correctly. Enjoying the view we slowly ate our meal. Our water Juan was very attentive but not to the point of hovering over us. After we finished eating a complementary Birthday dessert was brought to our table with a lighted candle. My Lady made her wish and blew out the candle. The dessert was Mozambiques famous Banana Bread Pudding and a cup of vanilla ice cream. The bread pudding was covered in toasted macadamia nuts, blueberries, strawberries and boysenberries. The dessert was like the dinner delicious. Each piece of fruit was perfectly ripe and sweet. The meal, the atmosphere and the service deserve the 5 Star rating. I will definitely recommend Mozambique to friends and family and my lady and I are already discussing when to return there again for dinner!

    Had reservations with my best friend celebrating our 10 years of friendship. From beginning to end…read morethe food and customer service was great. Upon sitting down, waters were brought to the table and consistently refilled. We started with their ceviche, which was fresh and cooked well. Even taste through every bite. For entrees we had their Salmon and the lemon chili linguini (added chicken). The salmon had a good sear to it and the taste was amazing, cooked perfect to my liking- not over cooked at all, soft with every bite. The veggies and potatoes served with the salmon were exceptional as well. The green sauce served with it was so complimenting to both the protein and sides. My guest stated the pasta was delicious as well. "It had plenty of flavor and spices without overwhelming the palate. The pasta was perfectly cooked while the chicken complimented the meal- as it is wood smoked and still moist." Soon after we were done eating, I believe the manager greeted us asking how our meal was and if we were celebrating anything in particular. We shared we were celebrating our friend anniversary and he surprised us with their Portuguese hot butter pudding. The dessert was a perfect ending to the meal! It was a warm bread pudding complimented with fresh whipped cream and berries. Each bite melted in your mouth. Along with great customer service, the ambiance is good as well. Since it is rooftop, tables are tightly packed, but we didn't mind it at all. There is still enough room to walk and eat comfortably. A beautiful view is seen from every angle of Laguna as well. The waiters were very prompt and polite, even when busy. They openly accommodated any needs we requested. Definitely will be coming back, and recommend it to others.

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    Ivan'z house live music club at Mozambique, live music venue
    Mixed Grill, Wood-fired grill, steaks, seafood, peri-peri chicken pops, signature cocktails
    Mixed Grill, Wood-fired grill, steaks, seafood, peri-peri chicken pops, signature cocktails
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    The chicken plate is SOOOO delicious. I've only ordered this on DoorDash and even sitting in a box…read morefor 30-60 mins and then reheating, the chicken is moist, juicy, and tender! And charred at the same time. So I can only imagine how yummy it is fresh at the restaurant. Garlic sauce is 10/10. And I love the salad that comes with the plate. I've ordered this dish like 10 times and it's always been consistently perfect Also the tiramisu is a must order. The best tiramisu I've ever had in my entire life.

    I'll be honest, fast casual anything doesn't exactly scream "culinary experience," so I walked in…read morewith pretty modest expectations. Turns out, was I wrong, and I am so happy about it. Let's talk about the beef kebab plate. Flavorful doesn't even cover it. This thing had no business being this good at a fast casual price point. But wait, it gets better. It came with hummus AND a fresh salad AND a side of fresh baked in-house bread. I had to do a double take. You can also order the bread on its own as a standalone item, which is a genuinely unique touch. I cant name one other casual place that bakes their own bread. Show up Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and you can take advantage of their buy one get one 50% special too. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet but I highly reccommend the plates, and given how fresh everything was, I'm already planning my return visit!

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