Wow! Pista House has been hiding from me. I'm so happy to have found it. Though I ordered delivery I can tell the dishes were made with love and their in person service would be just as great. I ordered their basic dishes but their flavors were far beyond that. The Garlic Naan were freshly made. The Tandoori Chicken arrived perfectly cooked, tender with the right amount char (though I did have to chop it up pieces myself). The curries, both Chicken Tikka Masala and Spiced Goat, were deliciously prepared and packed with all sorts of spices. What surprised me most was the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biriyani. This is a must try from the menu. I didn't dine in at the restaurant, but from already posted pictures it looks like a comfortable and inviting place. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes from their menu. read more

Pista House Torrance - Garlic Naan,Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Spiced Goat, and Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biriyani (sorry started eating before the pic) - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

Been eyeing this place for some months now and was finally able to try it. Expectations were MET! The three items we ordered were chicken 65 biryani, Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower), and masala fries. All were delicious but the stand out was definitely the biryani. It was packed with flavor and I'm looking forward to returning and trying another biryani. PRO TIP: Ask for some slices of lime to enhance the flavor of the biryani even more! I'm removing one star because they were super stingy with their limes. I asked for lime and they gave me a single slice. Then when I asked again, they gave me another single slice. Other than that, I will be coming back! They are super busy with take out orders. And I can see why. Located inside a large shopping center so parking wasn't a struggle. read more

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I ordered takeout from here and really enjoyed everything we tried. The Nizam Biryani with chicken had a rich, layered flavor, and the pepper chicken was just as delicious. Portions and pricing were quite good too. The interior is better than i expected with booth seating. The only downside has been the wait time. Each time I've ordered, pickup has been about 30 minutes or more later than the time listed on the website. There were others waiting for their to go orders so am guessing same thing happened to them. read more

I have done takeout twice and dined in once, and the food is excellent every time. I enjoyed the nizam chicken biryani, bezawada chicken biryani (holy cow even the medium is VERY spicy), and butter chicken masala curry. Everything is flavorful and delicious. Each portion feeds me for 2 meals. One star off because the food is consistently slow. Even just picking up one dish for myself, both times I had to wait 15-20 minutes beyond the projected pickup time, totalling 35-40 minutes. It was slow when I dined in as well. Just be sure to allot extra time when you come here, but the food is worth it. read more

When we crave Indian, this is the spot for us, especially with their selection of biryanis. We've been trying different biryanis and curries and so far, all have been very good. Spice level is up there for some dishes so if you're not a fan, be sure to take a look at the menu and confirm! Garlic naan is great for dipping all the curries and even to pair with the biryanis. Chicken 65 and Bezawada Prawns are great as apps also. The only thing that's stopping us from making Pista House a part of our weekly rotation is that the food can take too long for it to get ready. First time there, got there 20min after ordering and it took another 15min. Second time went 30min after ordering and then it look another 30min. The restaurant actually had a crowd of people all waiting. Subsequent times it was more similar to the first but the unpredictability makes it hard for family dinner nights. read more

I really do enjoy the food. But I just can not deal with the wait times any more. I phoned an order of 1 dish, 1 drink, and 1 dessert around noon and did not get it until 50 minutes later. I'm not in the food business but I don't think it should take more than 30 minutes to make a bowl of chickpeas. I don't know if they have a backlog of phone orders but even when it's not busy it still takes way longer than it should to prepare the food. I do hope they can do something about the wait times because it's the biggest thing keeping me from coming back. read more

I went in today around 8:20pm, I ordered chicken, tikka masala, sag, and garlic naan. Took around 10 minutes for my food to be ready. Paid around $41 something... the chicken tikka masala is 100/10 , the sag is alright (for my taste) I tried better but it's ok. The naan was also good 10/10! The order of naan was just 1 big 1 split into 2. I'm guessing what I order came with two free side of rice. So that was nice. I noticed they offer a lunch special, I'm definitely will be going back to try their Samosas and their mango Lassie .. read more

Pista House Torrance - 1 large bowl of Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

First timer here. I loved this place. The butter chicken had quite a few pieces of chicken and the sauce was flavorful. The surprise was that little dough ball. It was sweet and light. Four come in a container, but I was given one as a sample. I wouldn't eat more than one. They're very sweet. I would like to take more time with the menu. Some of the other orders looked amazing. I ordered too conservatively. read more

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so stoked to have such authentic Indian food so close to home! we've had their Chicken 65 (kinda spicy), Malai Kofta, Pepper Chicken Curry (def spicy) & Tandoori Chicken. The Tandoori Chicken was probably the best I've had in SoCal & it came with a delish creamy sauce. Their spicy dishes are def spicy! Service is always friendly. Next time I'm eyeing the Apollo Fish & Hara Bara Kabab. Mmmm.... :D p.s. sorry I don't have more pics, I basically inhaled my food (I couldn't wait!) read more

Pista House Torrance - soft & juicy tandoori chicken (not pictured - delish creamy sauce on the side!) - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

Delicious Indian food! I always like to be in the window of time where I can get lunch specials. I was just barely still in the window on the latter part of the afternoon for a to go order. This restaurant took over where Charro Chicken used to be. They also pride themselves in being an ISO certified restaurant. I once worked for a company that was ISO certified and that involves A LOT to achieve international standards. So kudos! The chicken tikka masala was delicious! Just ate a little as I had a yelp event in the evening. Lots for the hubby (and for me the next day). He was also impressed. I was not excited about the naan which was a bit chewy. Good yogurt sauce though. The lunch comes w/a drink and just opted for bottled water. Didn't try the little fried milk dumpling in cardamom sugar syrup. (Too sweet for me.) Chatted with a yelp friend about this place and they also have a location in the city of Artesia. Would definitely return here or Artesia and possibly try the mango lassi which I have had before at other Indian spots. 4 stars! read more

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Honestly, I really love the food from here, but I'm not able to get over the fact of how unclean and non-sanitary it is. On top of all the cooks and servers not wearing hair nets while cooking. Food debris everywhere. It's a big buzz kill because of how much I enjoyed their food read more

In a semi busy corner near Carson and Torrance. Parking was abundant. The order was done at the front counter. Food was prepared within timely manner. The interior decor was ok, dont expect it to be a classy date place. The food was scrumptious and spicy. The default could be too spicy for some to handle. The meat in the curry was tender. The sauce was a lil bit greasy. Mango lassi came in sealed bottles. The lassi was super thick and very sweet. Overall. It was enjoyable, but slightly under expectation. It gets a 4.3 out of 5. read more

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bomb biriyani!! portions were large enough to share. between the hyderabadi and the amaravathi biriyani, i enjoyed the spice of the amaravathi more and would recommend the paneer so there's more than just the two eggs in the egg dum biriyani. parking is convenient in the lot, and service was quick when we were there! read more

Pista House Torrance - Hyderabadi Egg Dum Biryani - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

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Was craving biryani and wanted to try Pista house at Torrance location. Have been to the location in Artesia a couple times. Ordered the Nizam chicken biryani, Apollo fish and loose prawns. The quantity is great for the price you're paying, a single box of biryani can easily feed 2-3 people. The biryani was amazing, and the Apollo fish was great, the prawns was just ok, it would be nice if they could make it like prawns 65 masala or like Apollo fish itself. The prawns was dry. Service is excellent, and the dine in area ambience is good. Give this place a shot if you want to try spicy Indian food. read more

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I found my new go to spot for E.Indian food. Everything we tried was delicious. I ordered the Apollo fish, Chicken Biriyani and garlic naan. Fire. I could have used more acid or limes but I was extremely satisfied. The service was good. The young lady was nice and helpful. The food took some time to come out, but I didn't mind since it was fire. It's a small place with greasy floors so I'm glad I ordered it to go. Definitely worth a try. read more

This is my current go-to for Indian food in Torrance. So far, the food has been great. Most the dishes that I've gotten had chicken as protein and none have been disappointing. I might need to not say this, but chicken 65 is a definite recommendation. I haven't had an opportunity to dine-in and only ordered take out. (They have an online ordering!) read more

The food delicious. The price was worth it. I'm sure if I cut out the fries, this lunch wouldn't be overkill in my opinion. Walking in, I didn't expect it to smell so delicious and flavorful. They have water cups but no water dispenser, make that make sense lol! Overall I would come back but I'll definitely try not to eat with my eyes. 15.99 for my lunch special. 5.99 for the onion samosa. 4.99 for the fries. read more

Pista House Torrance - Chicken Tikka and Chicken Kadai lunch special + onion samosa, masala fries - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

The service was incredibly slow. I am not sure why the management allow cashiers/servers constantly talking on the non-work phone. The attire of servers were dirty and so was the way of preparation-- ruined the whole experience, including the food (tried two biryanis), whose flavor wasn't bad at all. read more

Review #838 2025-010 Food Order: Chicken 65 (crispy chicken cubes, spicy Andhra specialty sauce), Gobi Paratha, Aloo Chili Puff (spicy potato stuffed in layered patty, topped with chilli flakes) Pista House is located in a large strip mall off busy Carson St., serving Hyderabadi cuisine, which comprises of a broad repertoire of rice, wheat, & meat dishes, & the use of various spices, herbs, & natural edibles to tantalize your taste buds. I was searching for "hot & new" in Yelp when this new Indian restaurant popped up. My first thought was ordering aloo gobi because I haven't had it in awhile, but their Chicken 65 caught my eye. I paired it with a side of Gobi Paratha instead of rice so I can eat it like a burrito or quesadilla. Since there wasn't too many pics, it was easy to peruse for order ideas & found the Aloo Chili Puff. It's not on the menu or online POS, so you need to call & ask for it. My order was ready upon arrival. I can smell the deliciousness wafting from the boxes, & slightly drooled. Hehehe... ヅ My order was still quite warm for the 10-min. drive back to the office. I was worried about the puff (I thought it would be similar to the vegetarian samosa filling: potatoes, carrots, peas, &/or beans -- it wasn't) & unpacked that 1st, since its layers of phyllo dough may wilt from the condensation. The outer layer was slightly moist/wet, but otherwise flaky & crisp; the potato filling packs quite a punch of chili, curry heat! Note to self: order more!! I'm not sure what to make of the Chicken 65 from the description, as my go-tos are: butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, or tandoori chicken. This dish a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y amazing & generous in portion!! Although it's fried, it's so tender & flavorful... the spices really slaps awake your taste buds! I spread the chicken on the paratha & rolled it like a burrito to eat... nom, nom, nom. The flatbread took off some of the heat, though I was able to eat the chicken by itself. This could dethrone my fav: butter chicken... I haven't dined at any Indian restaurant that serves Chicken 65. The space is open with 6 booths that could seat up to 6 diners, & 2 4-top & 1 2-top tables. Pista House is new so the restaurant is clean & organized; it's an open kitchen so you can watch your order being prepped & cooked. I'm sure there's a restroom somewhere; I didn't have time to scout for it because I was tight on time. Service was quick & automated, lacking a friendly welcome. The menu is deep with dishes; 9 sections, including desserts & drinks, with a standalone specialty: Haleem. And a $13.99 - $14.99 lunch special menu that offers an entrée & sides: curries, rice or pulov, bread, dal, sweet, & a drink. That's a steal!! My meal was great but haven't fully explored the menu to recommend anything other than what I tried. But I'm definitely planning on coming back for more! Recommended: Aloo Chili Puff (this is a must!), Chicken 65, Gobi Paratha. read more

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Ordered pick up from Pista House for the first time! I ordered butter chicken with garlic naan which also came with rice. The butter chicken was so creamy and flavorful, chicken was perfectly cooked. Garlic naan was toasty and fragrant. Rice was fluffy and soaked up the butter chicken sauce so well. Service was quick and helpful. Interior appears to be simple and clean. Plenty of parking outside. I'm new to Indian food so I look forward to trying more dishes off their menu and dining in next time! read more

Pista House Torrance - garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

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Too many bone fragments in the Gongura Mutton ($19). NOT good! I could not enjoy even a single bite from the curry due to this. WTH! There was hardly any meat in the curry. Nothing but bones. Chicken Dum Biriyani was too dry. Price point was low ($16) but not worth it due to very small portions. Biriyani had a leg and a drumstick piece in it. Not much meat in either pieces. Goat Dum Biriyani had 3 pieces of goat bone. Price point is medium ($19) and not worth it as well. Rice was dry. Not much meat in the 3 pieces. Naan was OK. ($2.50) Chili Paneer was good. $15 Gongura Paneer Biriyani was good. ($16) Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant. Sorry. read more

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Came here for the lunch combo. You get 2 curries, bread, drink and a dessert. 13.99 for veggie curry and 14.99 if you get meat. You only get daal if you order 1 curry. Restaurant looked clean and parking was easy in the shopping center. Took about less than 10 minutes for the food to come out. Got the vegetable korma and chicken tikka masala. Everything was good. No watery curry here. Would come here again. Good food and good deal. read more

Pista House Torrance - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

This is a popular, casual Indian restaurant located in a strip mall that offers a tasty lunch combination plate on weekdays. Both the chicken tikka masala and eggplant curry were tasty and had pretty good spice levels overall but I would have personally preferred a little bit more spice. I will definitely return for the freshly made garlic naan. It can get a bit crowded during the lunch rush but it's worth trying. read more

Pista House Torrance - Lunch combo plate with chicken tikka masala and eggplant curry. Much tastier than it looks. - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

You know it's legit when most of the restaurant is full of Indian customers. Best Indian food I have had in a while. We had the butter chicken tikka, nizam biriyani and garlic naan. Butter chicken was tasty and creamy. So good to sop up with the naan. The naan was delicious!! I think they top it with ghee or butter but it was so good and tasted a bit sweet (not in a bad way but balanced way from the creaminess). Will try the chili naan next time. Nizam biriyani was BOMB. So many layers of flavor. Def more unique or authentic than most Indian spots. You could taste the cardamom, the spice was def there without me even asking it to be spicy, and it also had fresh bay leaves and pieces of cashew. A bit salty but not overpowering. Delicioussssss especially with the raita they give on the side. I mentioned I liked spicy and this is the biriyani they recommended so just note it is spicy. As a spice lover it was probably a medium heat for me. They have many biriyanis on their menu so ask them for a recommendation! When we left they gave us a cute gift tin with some Indian snacks. Nice touch. Will definitely be back! read more

Plenty of parking as it's located in a large shopping center. Dining area is an adequate size. You order at the counter and then pick your table. The food does take a bit of time to cook but patience is a virtue! Biriyani comes in a shallow bowl with a handle for easy sharing. I saved my mango lassi for dessert because it was super thick and flavorful. read more

We were so excited when this place opened! The first 2 times we got take out it was decent. However today's take out was very disappointing! The kitchen looked so dirty in an unsanitary way! The young lady working at the service counter was shoveling rice in boxes right at the counter with rice falling all over the place. The whole time I waited for my order she busy having a private conversation with friends! The tandoori chicken was way different from the last 2X we ordered it. Not to mention that tiny little portion!! The samosa container looked like it was used/dirty. My husband ate one without noticing and I threw the rest away!!!! I'm sorry to have to write this review. But that samosa container really took me over the edge!! Hope you all do better!!!! read more

Pista House Torrance - Tandoori chicken- maybe - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

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I was sad Charo Chicken closed down here... . but Pista House is sooooo good. We usually get the chicken tiki masala and chicken 65 with garlic naan. They have lunch specials too which such a good deal. Honestly the best Indian food in Torrance and it will always be our go to spot. Highly recommend! read more

Looks like I found a reasonably good spot for Indian food in South Bay! Came in for the first time with a buddy for early dinner. Found out about the spot from social media. Since it was my first time, I started with the classics: chicken masala and palak paneer. Prices were a little steep, but portion sizes are larger than you think! I walked out full with leftovers to eat the following day. I would definitely come again! read more

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We ordered our food around 8:30 and they already were out of many items. The items they mentioned we ordered and after 45 mins of waiting they said they are out of those dishes. Ambiance is worst. Service is worst. Food is worst. Other pista house locations are better. If they could not handle this location (chain) they should close this instead of giving disappointing experiences and bad food. read more

I took my kids to Pista House in Torrance recently, and I had high expectations going in since this is a reputed chain from India with a global presence. They've been around since 1997, starting as a small family business in Hyderabad, and have grown into a culinary name known worldwide for their tandoori delicacies and iconic biryanis--especially their famous Haleem, which has even won awards! So, I was excited to see if their Torrance location lived up to the hype. Spoiler alert: it absolutely did! We stopped by around 5:00 PM, and it wasn't too crowded, which was perfect for us. The place is spacious and bright, with plenty of natural light streaming in, giving it a welcoming and relaxed feel. The setup is simple but clean, and it felt like a nice spot to settle in with the family. We ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and chicken biryani--classic choices to test their reputation. Everything tasted like the authentic Indian food you'd expect from a place like Pista House. The garlic naan was soft yet crispy, with that perfect garlicky kick, and the kids couldn't stop tearing into it. The chicken tikka masala was creamy and rich, with tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce that hit all the right notes. And the chicken biryani? Packed with flavor, fragrant rice, and juicy chicken--it was a total win. The kids devoured every bite, which is saying something because they can be picky! The service was great, too. The staff was friendly and quick, checking in just enough to make us feel taken care of without hovering. It's clear they take pride in what they do, which makes sense given Pista House's legacy of honoring Hyderabadi traditions while serving up dishes that feel both traditional and fresh. My only tiny complaint is the price--it's a bit on the higher side compared to some other Indian spots I've tried. But honestly, for the quality, the generous portions, and the fact that it's a chain with such a strong reputation, I can see why. You're paying for an experience, not just a meal. This place is a gem in Torrance, and I'm already looking forward to our next visit--maybe to try their tandoori specialties or that award-winning Haleem everyone raves about. If you're craving authentic Indian food that lives up to a worldwide legacy, Pista House is a must-try. Five stars all the way! read more

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Amazing Food, I am literally going down the menu. So far I've tried Butter Chicken, Chicken 65, Coconut Shrimp Masala,Garlic Naan, Lamb Fry,Chicken Masala, Chicken Biryani and a Really nice Orange drink that I'm not sure the name but Yes Everything was Good and the Staff was amazing. My and my family felt at home and I would recommend for lunch or dinner. Thank you and just thinking about it I will be coming there again tonight!!!! Thanks for bringing this Amazing Food to our Community!!!!! read more

Pista House Torrance - Reciept - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

Great place to get some quality Indian food ! The food portions are big and the food is always fresh! The flavors are amazing and there's so many spices and seasonings packed in every bite ! The lady working the counter was very informative and sweet. Service with a smile, which I love ! Will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu! read more

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Food was great!! I love their chicken tikka masala and samosa. Staff were very friendly. Place is okay, not super clean but not dirty..

4.5 stars! Got delivery through ubereats. Got the butter chicken, chicken 65, gobi manchurian, jalapeño bhaji, garlic naan. Everything was amazing except for the butter chicken. It was good but wasn't as flavorful and spice filled like their other dishes. The gobi was big chunks of cauliflower breaded perfectly and in a nice tangy sauce. We were worried that the chicken 65 would be too hot but it was not. There was a lot of spice and that was very yummy. The garlic naan had a nice amount of garlic and the bread was very fluffy. Definitely would order again. Also read more

Food was really good. We ordered non vegetarian combo with chicken Tikka masala , chicken kadai, garlic Naan. Non veg combo is good deal for the price. Good amount of varieties with coke, gulab jamun. We also took Apollo fish, loose prawns, onion samosa, Mango Lassi. Chicken Tikka masala with garlic naan was really tasty. Apollo fish was very good. Loose prawns was little bit oily and overcooked. Onion samosa was good. Service was very good. Very friendly. Ambience is clean and good. Restroom is very clean. Must try items are Apollo fish , Mango Lassi, Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan.Lot of parking space as well. read more

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We really enjoyed the biryani dishes. I got mine with paneer which was good. The one my husband got was better. It was the one that had breaded chicken kind of like fried chicken mixed in with the biryani. It was so good. read more

The food here is excellent. It was a great find. I will come back here again and again! Everything was good here!!!

Food is decent if they get your order right -- which they don't. I've ordered from Pista House four times, and every single time something was wrong: missing items, being told dishes were boneless when they weren't, and "mild for a kid" somehow turning out very spicy. When we pointed it out once, the response was simply, "Sorry, we forgot." Unfortunately, this place lives up to the stereotype of poorly managed Indian restaurants -- disorganized, careless with orders, and unprofessional in how issues are handled. The guy taking orders seems clueless, and while the woman at the counter tries to help, the whole operation feels chaotic. After four chances, I'm done. Would not recommend unless you're okay with wrong orders. read more

Service was so sweet! Their "almond milk" aka Baden Milk was delicious and a drink they make with spices like cardamon and saffron. The food was absolutely AMAZING!! It was my first time trying Indian food and I don't think I could've chosen a better spot! The naan was on point and the butter chicken was awesome. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Pista House Torrance - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California

So let's start. My daughter just said yesterday she wanted some good Indian food . We stumbled upon this place. I had the Chicken Tikki Masala and my daughter ordered the Pepper Chicken Curry. Both were delicious! The pepper chicken curry was a bit spicy for me but good. What i liked about all the food is the amount of curry was perfect for me! Not to much but enough for me to say "Thank You! I will be back!" The guy at the counter recommended both meals and it was on the spot for us! The garlic pita bread was good but tasted even better as we dipped it in the sauces. The jasmine rice came out with a smell that made the meal so much more inviting to my mouth and stomach! Looking for good food, don't pass this place up as it is a hidden gem! read more

Pista House Torrance - Pepper Chicken Curry on top. Chicken Tikka Masala bottom - Indian Near Me - Torrance, California