I ordered Luqaimat and Karak Chai but was really disappointed. The Luqaimat tasted way different -- in a weird way -- and the Chai wasn't even sweet. Overall, the flavor and quality just weren't good. Indian Kitchen off the 5 freeway in Tustin is much better -- super delicious, priced better, and they even have a great lunch buffet. This place just doesn't compare. read more

The best Pakistani Restaurant in Southern California! Each plate had it's own distinctive taste and flavor, so exquisite AND you can actually taste the various spices. How refreshing. All similar restaurants started tasting the same. Not this one. Although I cannot handle spicy anymore, I keep coming back for more. I like my nan dry, so I ask them not to brush it with butter/ghee. Love, love, love the lamb cutlet and the goat Karahi. The food is always consistent and live chatting with the owners. I love my restaurants with little more light but I love how they utilize the brick wall for the music videos. Ambiance is great since the remodeling read more

Where do I even start! Some of the best food I've ever had! My favorite dish was definitely the naan and butter chicken. If you're looking for fresh flavorful food, this is your spot! I can't wait come back! read more

Been here twice. Good food each time. BUT 1. Although friendly, their service is SLOOOOOW. Also forgot our order twice. 2. Their portions are small relative to price They really need to tighten up operations. Each time ive been here, people are waiting and looking around impatiently. This place has potential but the service drags it down read more

I absolutely love this place and so has anyone I've ever brought Best yolks masala I have ever eaten in California the Kolcha w goat cheese and truffles is the stuff of legends and the goat was amazing. Staff make u feel like ur in their home Love love love read more

This has easily become one of my favorite Indian restaurants. The decorations, lighting, and tableware creat a warm and inviting atmosphere. My friend and I ordered the Shrimp Coconut Curry ($24), Buttery Chicken ($20) and Garlic Naan ($5). The curry was delicious and large enough for a second meal. The Naan was fresh with a great texture. Only critique is the curry don't come with rice/naan by default but can be ordered separately. read more

Mint - Shrimp Coconut Curry, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Excellent chicken tikka, butter chicken and everything is delicious on the menu - the North Indian dishes

Absolutely amazing food. The Chicken Karahi is to die for. It arrived in a wok and was cooked in the most amazing combination of spices in a very thick tomato-based sauce. Apparently it's the chef's old family recipe passed down through generations. For a side dish we ordered Chana Masla - spicy garbanzo beans also in a spicy red/brown sauce. Might be the best Indian restaurant I have eaten in outside of India. Even the decor is charming and cozy (rare in an Indian restaurant) with exposed brick and modern hanging edison lights. Our waiter was cheerful and chatty as he told us the history of the dish. Don't miss this restaurant! read more

I love the place and food, I highly recommend this place,service was great staff is very friendly and also the vibe of restaurant was very nice. read more

Taste of food and ambiance were really great. Some of the big down sides though were the food was incredibly oily :( and there is absolutely no alcohol here. Just expensive mocktails and 0 proof beers. :/ Service was really good and attentive. read more

First time here, we love khan Saab so we definitely had to try out Mint, absolutely delicious!! Our favourites were the butter chicken, chili chicken, chicken tikka masala!! Will be back! read more

Nothing was bad, but it sure doesn't deserve 4+ stars!!! I know that ethnic people assume that white people like bland food and can't handle spices, but this place had one of the blandest tikka masala sauces I've ever had, and WAY too much like a tomato sauce!! I ordered chai, and they should be ashamed for what they served! We had a couple good dishes but the misses were too much, so I'd never go back. Dumbing down flavors for basic white people is a culinary crime! read more

My family and I came here for a lunch and we were not disappointed. The staff and manager are extremely helpful and very friendly. They were very accommodating with a large party as ours and were patient while we had a ton of questions for them. As far as the food goes, we enjoyed everything we ordered here. I myself got the chicken biryani and was satisfied. Everyone seemed to enjoy their orders as well. It's a recommended spot for us. read more

It was a great experience here. I love the food, the ambiance, and the service. The restroom is very fancy. I like all the cutlery. High recommend this restaurant. read more

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Where the Wait is Long, and the Service is Even Worse!!!! If you're looking for a place where you'll feel valued as a customer, Mint is NOT it. The location? Decent. The interior? Stylish. But the moment you sit down, the experience goes downhill--fast. On a Friday night, you'd expect a restaurant to be busy, but that's no excuse for being completely ignored. The wait for a server was painfully long, and when they finally arrived, it wasn't with a welcoming attitude but with eye rolls and indifference. Asking to place my entire order at once was apparently too much to handle. The biggest issue? There's absolutely no sense of hospitality. You don't feel like a guest here--you feel like a burden. No effort, no attentiveness, and certainly no reason to come back. With a good location and nice decor, Mint had potential. But a restaurant isn't just about looks--it's about how it makes people feel. And here, you feel anything but special. read more

Hands down my favorite Indian food restaurant in Orange County. I cannot recommend this place enough. The staff and the ambience are phenomenal. 10/10. read more

I've heard so much about Mint since they first opened but never had a chance to visit--until recently, after they reopened following the fire. The ambiance inside is very nice and welcoming. I tried their signature chicken biryani, which was okay but not as impressive as Charminar's. We also ordered the chicken karahi, which was just average. The service was good, though a bit slow for our small group compared to how quickly they served larger tables. Additionally, I felt that the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. Overall, a decent experience, but there's room for improvement in both food quality and value for money. read more

One of the best lamb I have ever had. Great service. . Next time I will try the other dishes. read more

Mint - Lamb Karahi was amazing - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

*5/5 Stars - A Taste of Indian Cuisine Scrumptiousness* I'm still reeling from the incredible culinary experience we (my hubby and I) had at Mint. The moment we stepped inside, the aromatic fragrance we both smelled coming through the front door transported us to the vibrant streets of India. We both thought, if it tastes anything like it smells, we are in for a culinary treat! We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, and Garlic Naan bread. Every bite was a new revelation. Each dish with its own aromatic notes. Flavors were complex, perfectly balanced and rich. Chicken Tika Masala was juicy and tender. The sauce was creamy and indulgent. We scooped up every drop with Naan Bread! Each dish was unique and just as delicious as the other. Portions were generous, and we ended up with plenty of leftovers for another meal for two. The presentation was also impressive - dishes were Instagram-worthy. I am sorry I was so distracted by my experience, I did not think to take photos for Yelp. Overall, I'm so impressed with Mint and can't wait to go back! If you're a fan of Indian Cuisine or just looking to try something new, do yourself a favor and book a table. Your taste buds will thank me! *One recommendation to restaurant manager:* Length of time for food to reach our table was a little lengthy. Any way to speed up that process? *Highly recommended for:* - Extraordinarily authentic and delicious Indian cuisine - Interesting interior, casual chic interior decor - Impeccably clean establishment - Generous portions of food - Great value - Pleasant wait staff *Will we return?* Absolutely! We are already looking forward to our next visit and telling our friends and family to check out this awesome Indian Cuisine restaurant with ..,what we truly believe is ... the equivalent of a five-star chef! read more

Visited. Mint restaurant last month . Pleasant staff . Great ambience good food. But they need to work on their tandoori roti. It's not crisp and well cooked., Rest is good read more

Went back after the remodel and I must say a huge improvement. Service left a lot to be desired. Skip the mocktails. The salted lassi was awful. By far the best dish and the reason for the 4 stars was the lamb curry. Absoultely delicious followed by the okra dish. The chicken tikka kabob had tenderness and color of tikka but lacked the flavor. The interior was really nice. read more

Then newly reopened mint is a huge improvement. The remodeled space is great, and the food and service definitely match. It really is excellent. The standouts are the karhai, the tandoori chicken, the chicken tikka and the samosa chaat. read more

Sadly last time we will be eating here Order wrong, portion control bad... Seem to have a hard time following any special requests read more

I have to be honest. In recent years, most restaurant experiences leave me feeling I've been over-charged and underwhelmed. Not so at Mint! With one meal, this gem of a restaurant has renewed my faith. My only disappointment is that it's a 6 hour drive from my home to Laguna Hills and I happened across Mint during a one-night stay in the area . For those lucky enough to live within reasonable distance, let me tell you about our meal. Our server was warm and enthusiastic, clearly excited to describe dishes and make recommendations. We started with Papadums and Dahi Puri. The papadums were great but, oh!, the Dahi Puri. Magical crispy orbs, delighting the senses with an explosion of taste and textures. Don't skip these little flavor bombs! Next up, Chicken Karahi with rice and plain naan. Served in a wok, tender on-the bone chicken was bathed in a sauce of complex, fragrant, enticing flavors. This was easily enough to feed two diners. And delicious enough to make me consider driving 6 hours just for dinner. Did we have room for dessert? We didn't think so, to be honest, but we asked for the menu all the same. Our wonderful waiter recommended the Deconstructed Gajrella, and who were we to argue? Oh... sweet... heaven. Where is the person who looked at a carrot and visualized this glorious dessert? I want to move in with them. Needless to say, we left Mint feeling more than satisfied and we hope to have an opportunity for another visit in future. read more

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Used to love Mint before Covid but I'll pass from now on. Service was non existent. Food was very oily, fatty, greasy and very pricey for the small portions. Four small pieces of kafta for $20. Chicken Karachi was swimming in oil had only 6 small pieces for $25. Restroom floor was flooded and who wants to sit with flickering lights of a projected movie against the wall. My fork had a metal shard protruding and I needed to grab one from another table due to the lack of service. Gave them the fork on the way out to throw out so nobody gets hurt. read more

Ate here tonight for the first time. My hubby and I are foodies and have eaten at restaurants worldwide. I must say this restaurant is top notch on many levels! The food is 10/10, great presentation, the mocktail I had was great, and the restaurant had friendly and warm service. Waseem was super nice and helpful when picking items from the menu. We will definitely put this in our regular restaurant rotation! Really pretty interior as well, I love their tableware. You can tell they pay attention to the small details! read more

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This is hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to when it comes to the flavor of the food. Everything on the menu is a 10/10, the food is always consistent, the service is always great and the staff is all extremely kind. The new remodeling gives the place a great vibe to go for lunch or dinner with your friends and family or even a date. The foods addicting and I'm so happy they reopened. read more

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For sure the best Indian food in OC! Every thing was great, the food, the ambiance and the service was amazing! read more

Phenomenal food, excellent service, and beautiful decor! So glad we stumbled upon this place, can't wait to come back!

If I could give 0 I would. Horrible customer service. Mocktail was disgusting and tasted like burned coal. I nicely brought it up to waiter and they completely ignored me and didn't do anything about it. We had kids with us and the waiter kept giving us dirty looks for bringing our kids- they were well behaved just being kids. Food was not impressive- lamb kabob were gross Overall not coming back because of how they treated us. We paid $180 for shitty service and meal. Never again. Learn some manners! read more

We got the CTM, Chicken Biryani, butter chicken, & garlic naan, all of which were delicious! Amazing food, amazing ambience & service, can't wait to go back! read more

Mint - Chicken Tikka Masala Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This is one of the best Indian/Pakistani restaurants I have been to. The food is incredible and I will be back very soon. They recently renovated the entire restaurant but the owner is still the same. Reza was our server and he was so sweet Butter Chicken 10/10 I love butter chicken and this has to be one of the best ones I've had! My favorite one was at this hole in the wall place that shut down during Covid but this is exactly the same. I could eat this again and again. Chicken Karahi 10/10 The flavors in the karahi were amazing. You can taste all of the love put into the dish. The garlic, ginger, and chilies is a flavor explosion in your mouth. So yummy. Chicken Biryani 9/10 The chicken was very tender. This was the second time I had biryani and it was very good! You can also taste all the different spices in this dish. Garlic Naan 10/10 No need to explain. Garlic naan with the butter chicken. Salad 8/10 I think the salad was decent but I wouldn't order it again. The sauce (mint chutney?) was really good but the salad was decomposed. It was more of a side to the rest of the food. Mango Mojito Mocktail 7/10 It was good but it was $9. It tasted just like it sounds. I think that it wasn't anything special and the price was steep. I wouldn't order this again. Mango Lassi 10/10 I love mango lassi everywhere so maybe I'm biased but it was delicious. Reza was our server and he was the best! Super sweet! read more

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I love Mint delicious food.. I missed them and am so glad they're back and a new ambiance and service level.

This is a gem of a Pakistani restaurant across from Laguna Hills High School! We went last Friday for lunch, and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. It was cool to see a mixed crowd of couples and a fun group of seniors from Karachi! The highlight was the delicious Chicken Karahi served nice and warm in the stir fry pot! I relished the succulent chicken in the rich tomato curry with plain naan (flat bread). The fried Bhindi Masala (Okra) was a good side dish to add variety to the taste. My wife also enjoyed the "Hide n Seek" mocktail with its unique presentation style! Kudos to the veteran chef, Jameel, who has mastered both Pakistani and north Indian cooking skills as his nephew, Yama, explained. Thanks also to the friendly waiter, Waseem, for reminiscing with us about Hyderabad, India. All in all, it's a charming and cosy restaurant with a good simple menu, delicious food that's cooked fresh and is worth the wait, and wonderful staff! read more

Hands down the best Pakistani cuisine in southern Orange County! The food is delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, and the ambience is very relaxed. read more

The best food! Saag paneer, samosa chaat, chicken tikka masala, hide and sneak drink (very fun presentation) were all SO DELICIOUS. Fantastic service, everyone was so kind. The ambiance was beautiful and warm. Thank you, Mint! read more

I'm so glad this place reopened! It has such a sultry vibe now vs. its old decor. Our whole meal was a series of "mmms" and eye rolls with almost every dish. Bar none, their paneer tikka is the best I've ever had. So rich and flavorful for a vegetarian dish. I never thought I'd consistently order an okra dish either, but I do here. The makai kofta is best eaten in person - it's got so much texture. I'm used to malai kofta being soggy, but they manage to provide a crispy shell while still in sauce. It's really good. They have pakoras but they're not on the menu. I think they're temporarily available due to Ramadan. I like eating them with achar.... Their achar doesn't have any inedible bits like a lot of restaurants do. They really pay attention to details. Great mocktails too. I told my friends Mint reopened and they are really excited. read more

Flavor explosion! If you like REAL Indian food that's bursting with flavor, this is the place for you. It was closed for three years and we were devastated because no Indian food in Orange County could remotely come close, and we rarely bothered because everything else was a disappointment. This the ONLY chicken tikka masala I ever want to eat for the rest of my life. (With garlic naan) So thrilled they're back! read more

Delicious food. Excellent customer service Happy they are back in business . Favorite is Karahi chicken read more

This place isnt what it used to be before it closed down. Before it closed down, the food was the BEST Pakistani food I ever had in my entire life!! It was a solid 10/10 and soooo flavorful! We went back after it reopened and we were pretty disappointed because the food wasnt like it was before it closed down. I think the chef must have changed. Food had less flavor and also was served in really small bowls. We wont come back and were really disappointed read more