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    Royal Indian Restaurant

    4.6 (84 reviews)

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    Sampat K.

    I ordered food online from their website. It was easy to place an order and the food was ready to pick up when I got there. But that's where the good things end with this restaurant. I ordered a Butter Chicken and a Chicken Curry along with some Garlic Naan, some Poori and an order of Gulab Jamun and Gajar Halwa. Butter Chicken: Terrible. 1/5. The dish was too buttery and so very bland. The chicken was obviously not marinated in the gravy as the chicken pieces didn't have any flavor on them. The chicken was also burnt and VERY chewy. Some of the worst I've ever had. Chicken Curry: Okay. 3/5. This dish was better than the Butter Chicken but that's not a high bar to clear. It had plenty of flavor in the curry but the chicken pieces were again terrible and not cooked well. Garlic Naan: Bad. 2/5. The Naan was soooo chewy and so hard to eat. Not cooked well. And it didn't have the garlic flavor to it. Poori: Inedible. 0/5. I don't know who taught them to make Poori but that wasn't a Poori. It was DRIPPING with oil and al flaky. For $5, it was a complete waste of money. DO NOT ORDER. Gajar Halwa: Terrible. 1/5. The halwa had gone bad!!! It was starting to sour and they just gave it to me! It could have been good if it was fresh. Couldn't finish it. Gulab Jamun: Okay. 3/5. Not coming back to this place as long as they don't make some changes. I'm an Indian and this is terrible Indian food. Edit: After I posted my review, the owner of the business called it fake. So here's my receipt of my order as proof of purchase. I have no need nor inclination to post fake reviews. This is for everyone to read and judge for themselves. And not being able to take criticism doesn't bode well for a restaurant. And the reason I didn't bring the food back is because it was a to-go order and I live in Davis.

    Mahn S.

    I have been here 3 times in a span of three weeks. The food and service was amazing. I also really liked the ambiance of the restaurant. I highly recommend eating here! The Gol Gappa was my favorite!

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    Mary R.

    Amazing local spot. After 5 years of waiting for it to become a separate business from the retail shop next door. The owner has now opened up for business. Had to try it out, great menu lots of choices we went in expecting an okay place but the service, atmosphere,and flavors of northern India cuisine is delicious. Spoke with the owner while paying the bill. And he said he just opened back up after two months of separation of the business next door,which makes him happy. If you love Indian food please support them. We are definitely going back to try other dishes.

    Basmati rice- tasty and enough for two people

    Place is small but quaint. Staff was super friendly and helpful when ordering and very attentive. Chicken tikka masala- my go to dish when trying a new Indian restaurant and the flavors did not disappoint. It was creamy and well spiced. They used tandoori chicken which added extra flavor 10/10 my bad for asking for med spice should have gone higher but now I know for next time. Basmati rice- although it is a basic rice it complemented the rest of the dishes and was great for absorbing the yummy sauce Garlic naan- it was a little sweeter than I am used to but it was still tasty and definitely hit the spot Vegi Manchurian- these are veggie balls battered and fried in a sweet and sour chutney like sauce with onions 10/10 if you like sweet and sour Mango Lassi- perfectly sweet and creamy 10/10 Overall food was fresh tasting well spiced and we will definitely be returning!

    Diana S.

    Delicious food, my friend don't eat spicy found its little spicy so if your don't eat spicy might not be for you we asked very mild. The tikka was grilled to perfection, everything we tried was a hit. Rice could have been warmer, nan was very good too, the place is very clean large of alcoholic and none alcoholic selection. I must say I can't wait to go back.

    Chicken Tikka Masala(far left) Butter Chicken (middle) Malai Chicken Tikka(far right)

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    Fun, relaxed atmosphere and delicious samosas and tandoori chicken! Love the family atmosphere.

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    The best and most reasonable Indian food around!! Love it. They have all my favorites like chicken masala, vegetable korma, and gulab.

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    By far the best Indian food I've had in west contra costa county. I could taste the love. Had lamb saag, fish vindaloo, and onion naan

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    Eat here.... Best food ever. I loved everything I ate. The service was great I left there happy

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    good food, cocktails, and service. Go see Ruby the bartender. Everything is really wonderful

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    Some of the best Indian food I have ever had!! And very friendly service! Highly recommend! :)

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    The garlic naan and chicken tikka masala was soooooo gooood i could cry! Will be returning thats for sure!!

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    Do they use sugar in their Tikka masala curry?

    Hello, no we do not. The 🍅 tomatoes purée & heavy cream tends to mimic little sweetness but no there is no added sugar in tikka masala curry.

    Is the meat halal?

    Yes it is. We only buy Halal products. We are in the process of getting the Halal certification and once we obtain it, we will have the sign up for Halal meat.

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