I enjoyed! So first of all, I am not a student of UCSB nor a resident of IV. I came here specifically for Indian and Boba! I came for take out dinner. I thought it was pretty great. The naan is super good and the chicken is very tender. Since it's basically the only boba in the area, the boba was great as well. (Not the best I've ever had, but pretty standard milk tea). Only complaint was that I thought the food would be spicier, but I guess for their customers this was a pretty good deal. I will definitely be back! read more

Today was my first time at Naan stop. As usual, I debate for a long time if I want to risk spending money on food I may not like. I've already done it numerous times in Isla Vista! Well today I just could not decide on what I wanted to eat in Isla Vista, so I figured I'd give this place a shot...and I am so happy I did! My plate was delicious! I'm a vegetarian, so I got: garbanzo beans, noodles, rice, and naan bread. It was all very delicious. No bulls**t. The gentleman behind the counter was polite. I told him it was my first time there, and we explained to me the different options. 8 dollars and 11 cents later, I was at home enjoying a very good plate of food! Very filling, I didn't finish it all, and I eat A LOT. I'd recommend this place to anyone who loves flavor, loves rice and beans, or is up for something new. read more

Yelp has not updated the restaurants hours. They are now open from start 11:30 AM until 10:00 PM - there is no break in the middle. That was a smart move. Excellent food - consistently excellent and delicious. Sonny is friendly and courteous and geared towards customer satisfaction. Introduce yourself and get to know him. Anything there is good. The chai tea used to be the best in town but something shifted. Parking is problematic but the dining experience is worth the trip! read more

Really good Chana masala and naan bread. There was only one guy behind the counter and a huge long line of people, so definitely under-staffed, but he was going as fast as he could. I barely waited at all though so the service is good. I definitely would come back! read more

If I can give negative stars I would. Please don't waste your money at this place. Even the people who works here are rude! Just... Save yourself and eat somewhere else. I tried to contact the manager because I didn't receive the food I ordered in SBMenus and they just hung up on me. They didn't even want to listen to what I ordered and what i received. Why is this place even open..? Good luck and save your stomach. You don't deserve the pain! read more

Awesome spot. I had heard from many Indian friends that the best Indian restaurant was out in isla vista! When I happened to be near I checked it out for lunch. They had a great selection of curries in the lunch buffet. They had 4 chicken plus a bunch of vegetarian. I even tried the bob tea. The owner is really smart. He has small sample cups and will let you try each curry to see if you like it before you order. The best curry that I tried was the vindaloo which was really spicy. Give this place a try. read more

I know this is definitely not the best Indian restaurant out there, but for some odd reason it's so addicting and it's one of the few places in Santa Barbara with boba drinks (not the best though). This is one of my favorite spots to eat in Isla Vista. The food is a bit pricey for the quantities you get, but its SOOOO yummy! The curries are extremely flavorful and have just enough spice. If you want to try any of them you can just ask! they will give you a little taste. My favorite is the chicken tikka masala, but I've had the other curries and they did not disappoint. Naan is always great and peeping hot. The owner is the sweetest guy and he remembers you if you're a regular. I had to say a tearful goodbye to him when i graduated =(* I always come back here whenever I'm visiting my brother in SB, still amazing! read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars probably. I was really craving Indian food so I decided to give this place a try, I don't mind fast food style Indian food anyway! I ordered a 2 vegetable entree with vegetable korma and saag paneer, which came with rice. the serving size was generous and the food was pretty good! I also ordered garlic naan which I liked. I also got coconut milk tea, it wasn't that great, pretty low quality milk tea but I still enjoyed it, but there wasn't enough boba imo, and I wouldn't come here just for tea. but overall it was a pretty decent meal, and I definitely have leftovers for tomorrow. read more

Naan Stop - 2 vegetable entree with vegetable korma and saag paneer, also garlic naan and coconut milk tea - Indian Near Me - Isla Vista, California

This place is one of the few actually exotic restaurants in Isla Vista. Me, coming from San Francisco experienced quite a I guess you can say culture shock, when moving down here and seeing how many and what kind of restaurants I am surrounded by. There is only that many times a person can eat sandwiches and burgers before they are tired of it... My friend then recommended me to Naan Stop, to get some curry, and I was a bit iffy about it at first, not sure how authentic the curry would be in Isla Vista. I was thoroughly surprised by the authenticity and the taste of the restaurants food. I ordered a plate of tikki masala (my favorite curry) and spinach curry, the order came with rice and a side order of naan. The curries were alright paired with the rice, but with the naan it was delicious. The portion sizes was perfect, just enough to get me full and happy. The price however was a little too much for me to warrant going there often, costing me $8-$9 a plate. read more

Naan Stop - My go to - Indian Near Me - Isla Vista, California

This is my FAV spot to eat in IV, I am biased because I love Indian food in general but this place is bomb. The samosas a delicious inside but sometimes too oily outside but delicious still! The men who work there are also pretty nice. I usually get Channa Masala and Saag Tofu bc vegan but I bet everything else is great too. read more

The staff were extremely friendly. There was no one in line and the owner talked to us for a solid amount of time about Indian food at my request. He gave me samples of his favorite dishes and overall made my experience great. The food was delicious. Definitely top Indian food in Santa Barbara. THANK YOU NAAN STOP read more

So good, I had the paneer tikka masala and it was absolutely delicious, service was quick and price was very reasonable.

I gave this a 4 star review because it's the only place in the Santa Barbara area where you can find Boba. I love those chewy little nuggets! haha. But I didn't try the food. I have an aversion to food that sits out in the open in warmers all day. Seems like a breeding ground for bacteria to me. So I'd rather leave that one alone. The workers are nice enough, but don't make you feel like your too special. This is probably typical of restaurants in a college town. So if I'm really in the mood for boba, I'll go back. But otherwise I'd probably steer clear of the college ruckus. read more

I only go to this place when I am too lazy to cook and have a craving for Indian food at the same time. Their vegetable rice tastes quite good when combined with the tofu. read more

My brother and I ordered the Vindaloo I couldn't stop eating it. It was so good I could lick the plate. Definitely going back

Excellent food and portions. I can't believe this place only has 3 stars, this is a hidden gem just because it is so good but has so few stars. I normally stand by yelp reviews religiously, but this makes no sense. Maybe competitions are reviewing, maybe students are stupid, or maybe it's some kind of massive conspiracy. read more

This is really good! Got delivery with a wrap, butter chicken and garlic naan. All really good! Impressed with quality and price. I did laugh a little because I ordered one vegetable samosa, and it's just a HUGE freaking samosa! Like make a fist, it's bigger than that. Don't worry, it's a naanissue. read more

Super confused why this place only has three stars. It's great! Delicious food, clean, always open, and the owner is the best -- friendly, funny and somehow always knows just want you want. read more

Always very friendly and approachable :) you can ask for a sample of anything if you want to taste it. I usually go in and ask for something medium spicy and vegan and they give me a few samples to try and they are always amazing. Naan takes a few minutes but only because it's FRESH made to order read more

Reliable/consistent, affordable, and tasty. Plus, good crew that runs it. -- Now that India Club is gone, this is my go-to in Goleta.

Best food and the owner is super nice and amazing! There no food like their I love them and I'm so happy I went to school and live across to this amazing place read more

This bich with the mustache didn't give me any sauce because it was 10 minutes before they closed and he put it away already

I had only previously had Naan stop's boba which was pretty cool, and then last month I finally tried their food. First of all, it's good, I guess, I mean it's pretty much the panda express of indian food, and sometimes you just get that panda-craving, but it's dick-breakingly expensive. but here's the real deal-breaker about why I would never order food here again: the guy(s) working there are just fucking assholes. I asked (rather politely I might add, I'm quite amiable towards my food vendors, believe it or not) if I could switch the naan that came with my meal to a garlic naan (i was very willing to pay for said upgrade too, I know how these things are) and the guy was like "NO the garlic naan has to be a side" and then went off on this rant about how college students only want garlic naan and not the regular shit. In any other feasible context (i.e. if I had been a previous customer, or if he would have actually conceded to the naan upgrade) it may have been funny or amusing, but as it was I was offended and embarrassed. Also the naan was brunt to shit and was awful. The chicken sides I had (tikka marsala and the coconut curry) were tasty but tiiiiiiny for being about $12 total. I know this place bears the only semblance of "indian food" in IV, but seriously, don't come and give these fuckwads your money, they're only making fun of and attempting to exploit you. eat my dick naan-stop. My garlic goddamn dick. read more

AMAZING! the food is incredible and there are so many great options! we went in and Sunny was there (i think the owner) and his hospitality was awesome! truly a great person with an amazing staff. made us some awesome milk drinks/strawberry dessert which was SO GOOD! highly recommend for authentic Indian food!!! read more

THIEVES. I ordered two snow bubbles (2.99 each) and got charged $8.36. I asked for my receipt (something you have to ask for to get cuz they steal your money so much) and I noticed all the prices were wrong. He said I ordered all this extra stuff like yogurt in my drink, never once did I say that. Plus, I gave him $20.51 and got only $12 back. I had to ask for all my change? Not right. So thankfully one guy corrected the mistake (but not all of it, just a dollar, wtf). The food is so good, but they keep changing prices and overcharging without a care in the world. They skimp on food and it's just not worth the hassle. STAY AWAY. :[ read more

I visited this place when in town after reading most review. I know indian food very well but I must say I was disappointed. The food was tasteless and bland. They do use dark chicken (not breast meat). The food portion was also small. I will not be visiting here again. read more

Great Boba! Only problem: Owner is creepy and cheats people with prices as if anyone wouldn't notice.

Generous portions and a sweet, welcoming staff that is happy to guide you to a perfect fit meal. I have never regretted asking for recommendations. Whether you're ready for a sumptuous feast or want to dip in for a snack, there's options at every scale. Love that there are lots of great vegan and vegetarian options, so it's a great choice for a mixed group. read more

This place is pretty pricy but being the only Indian food place in IV it somewhat makes sense. The flavors are definitely there when it comes to the food but portions run a little small for what you pay for. Also, the chicken is pretty tough and dry despite being in sauce the whole time. The guy behind the counter isn't all that welcoming nor friendly either. All in all, this place is okay but probably won't eat here again. read more

I feel bad it took me this long to review Naan Stop...but I had some bad Indian Food in San Francisco recently, and it reminded me of how delicious Naan Stop is....and how much I miss it! For all you sophisticated folk who think making the trek from downtown SB to IV for Indian isn't worth it...you are quite mistaken. Naan stop is by far the best priced, best tasting, and best quality Indian you will get in SB without burning a hole in your pocket (but it may burn a whole in your pants a few hours subsequent to consumption). I literally despised the idea of indian food for my entire life until my roommates convinced me to try Naan Stop, so I did, and I haven't stopped since. Depending on who is working you can get hooked up with massive amounts of food. Although it's nice to have some leftovers for round two, you will definitely not leave this place hungry regardless of who's scooping the curry. I'm a creature of habit so I always order the same thing...which I highly recommend...naturally. If it's your first time and you want a little taste of everything, try the two item combo. I always order the chicken masala, chicken korma, and vegetable rice. Along with the combo comes a small side salad, a couple pieces of naan, and a soda. Unless prices have gone up...it all costs under $8. Seriously...any of you who are familiar with SB eats know that $8 will get you, at most, a happy hour beer and some peanuts at Madison's downtown. But at Naan stop, you get a meal and a snack for later! Another big item they are popular for is their boba tea, although I have never tried it. Considering the number of people I have observed order the boba when I have been attacking my meals in their dining quarters, I'd say it's pretty good. For the lighter eaters, you can order a bowl with one item over rice which is always a good snack for me...but the two item combo is where it's at if you have an appetite. Due to the popularity of this place, the food has always been fresh. I have never experienced a meal there that tasted like it had been sitting in the warming drawer all day. Whether you're fresh off the boat from India or have never exerienced the taste of india, this is the place to be in SB for indian eats! read more

I have had indian food several times before, all in different locations, and I can honestly say this place is the worst. The Chana masala I ordered was watery and flavorless. I added red pepper from the condiment bar, and it was still terrible. The naan looks and taste like burnt pizza dough. It was not soft or fluffy in any way. I also had a vegetable samosa, which was ok. It was cold with ok flavor. I would definitely not come back here or recommend it to anyone looking for acceptable indian food. I would direct people to Tamira downtown. read more

My friend got pearl milk tea from this place. He said it tasted sour, but he kept drinking it because he paid for it. Later that night he threw up 8 times and dry heaved for hours. I'm a first year and when I first got here I heard naan stop gives naan stop diarrhea, I laughed it off only to find out its true. Do not come here. read more

Excellent Snow Bubble Smoothies! Food is ok.

DO NOT GO HERE Saag was good, curry is good, rice is good. Excellent price for the amount of food you get. Manager/owner and workers are SO RUDE!!! Always seem upset and always ask me for different bills (have been there at least 3 times). Once he asked my company, "It is right in front of you. Are you blind?!" All he wanted was a straw for his boba (Boba...I know, right?) read more

Mmmm. I love Naan Stop. They hook it up with big portions. I love when they pour the sauce over the rice. I was always ready to just stick my spoon in there and eat. I didn't care too much for the salad. I just wanted my chicken tikka masala with my naan to dip with, and whatever side vegetable, because they were all good. It was always enough to have for dinner later too. Sometimes I would get the vegetable samosa, and that would just really make my day. Ooh and hey it's the only place in IV that serves Boba. I don't eat at a lot of Indian restaurants, but just thinking about Naan, makes me eager to go to just any Indian restaurant to chow down. I'm so sad to be far away now. =( read more

I had such a bad first experience here that i have not returned. First, the people working were incredibly rude and rushed to get me out of the line when I was the only one in the entire shop! Second, my meal was 10 dollars for cold Naan bread and luke warm tiki marsala...I ate it right outside in less then 1 minute and was still starving. Bad business, do not recommend to anyone. read more

As weird as it sounds, almost every time I visit and rage in Santa Barbara, I end up coming here. Chicken tiki masala. Done deal. So good and comes out to be 2 meals for me. The service, however, is pretty bad--they're pretty rude, but for the food I'm willing to endure it. And I love the name, I still can't get over it Naan Stop haha. read more

For all of college, Naan Stop was my favorite place to come to...the saag tofu is to die for. I love it so much that sometimes I drive up from Orange County just for some good IV food. The staff is so friendly and great as well. read more

9/10 food. 10/10 service. i would say the prices are fair but the food is too good for low prices they offer

This place was gross. Don't be fooled by the combo that supposedly includes a salad. Evidently the salad is "complementary" and in some way optional. We never got it, But considering the food was inedible, it is probably just as well. Pass on by. read more