Amazing! We got the tiki masala and it was the best we have had. Definitely try the lamb vindaloo…read moreand make sure to get the garlic naan. Even the complementary mango vanilla pudding at the end was delicious. We will be back again soon!

Authentic flavors and spices. The best chicken tikka masala I've had. Truly 5-star service!read more

I like their buffet the best in OC. I also notice the buffet price is lower than most places in OC…read more They have varieties dishes and I love their tandoori chicken is the best. They are very moist and great flavor. They also serve really good nans. Music is not too loud and very calm atmosphere and I can enjoy the quiet meal here. I noticed their workers are same from before but I believe their owner or chef must have changed bcoz their foods taste lot better then before. I wish many people will give a try this place and we can keep this restaurant stays in business. Because I just love their foods !

First time coming to this restaurant and I'm definitely coming back. I went with my coworker and he…read moresaid it's Nepal and India food. Quite delicious. The lunch buffet was under $20 and included the garlic naan bread. I like how hot food items were refilled frequently and their tandoori chicken was moist and not dry. Thank goodness for their small desserts as I got to try different ones without filling up too quick. Service was ok. Took a long time to get our waters refilled and for my Mano lassi to come. Regardless will be back soon as the food is delicious!

I was staying at Lake Forest and in the mood for some Indian food - Social Aroma was within walking…read moredistance so I decided to try it. It was inside a Comfort Inn (not a place well known for their cuisine). There was a modest sign for Social Aroma on the sidewalk that had seen better days, so I was not sure what to expect. Well, the cover definitely did not match the book inside! This place was excellent!. I was seating in the same space used for the hotel breakfast, but the combination, Greeter, Waiter, Cashier guy was friendly and answered all my questions while I had a glass of Chardonnay . I had a Lamb Vindaloo at Indian Spice levels with the Chili Garlic Naan and wow! The spice level was just right - after the first 2 spoonfuls I was about to ask for some additional chili. My eyes teared up on the 3rd bite and then it was fire all of your guns at once and explode into space! Really, really good with excellent heat and fantastic flavors. The lamb was very tender and tasty. I would highly recommend the Social Aroma. While the setting is a bit modest, their menu is extensive and my choice made me wish that I had the capacity to try something else, but that will have to wait until next time. If you like Indian food, you need to visit the Social Aroma.

We were in mood for spicy Chinese Hakka noodles. Found social aroma and ordered Hakka…read moreNoodles , Manchow soup and butter chicken. We asked the spice level to be mild of the soup and medium of the noodles but to our taste buds it was quiet much so beware of the spice level that you choice. The butter chicken was delicious. Would love to visit someday in person. Halal

Food is great and super fresh. Sammy helped me and he was a great host. I never dine in here but…read moretheir service for take out is superb and they are my go to Indian spot.

These guys are the best. I've been coming here on and off for over 20 years. So many reasons to…read morelove this place. If you haven't tried it, come check it out. You'll be glad you did.

Waiting on lunch Went restroom clean and changed my outfit…read moreOrdered the lunch buffet for $23 today Monday 1/20/2026

We ordered takeout since we were craving Indian food. Got the chicken tikka masala with jasmine…read morerice, along with an order of garlic naan. The chicken was juicy, the sauce was creamy and hearty, the naan was bomb. I needed more naan, it was so good! Great to dip with the sauce too. It is a bit on the pricier side, so probably not going to be a regular thing. But would definitely come back. Service was great, food was ready by pickup time and kept warmed. Plenty of parking.

This is a great place to come to get food whether it's to dine in or takeout. Best place to come…read moreand eat in Orange County. It is located inside the beaitful Rahma Center and is a hidden gem! Every time I come Chris and his staff takes care of me and provides the best service to make sure my order is ready and correct! He goes out of his way to ensure that I am satisfied and that means a lot! The Ambiance is great because you can sit down and have a wonderful meal with the family. There is also a Banquet hall where we did an event and got the food from BK Grill and the food was so delicious and the service was great! I highly recommend this place to eat and everytime I'm in Lake Forest I always come here to get food!

When this place opened the food was awesome. Now that the…read moreowners/managers have left the place to be run by employees, the quality has suffered. Burgers with halal bacon are chewy. Tikka are not cooked all the way through. Naans have lumps of uncooked dough in them. Pizzas are still awesome. Momentum has carried a restaurant that had a great opening so far, but other than myself, most of my friends and acquaintances have given the same feedback that the food quality is poor now. In Ramadan, they had a buffet but it was also a hit or miss wrt to food items. Management needs to pay more attention to this location and spend more time on the premises to improve quality.

Came here Nov 2020:…read more Chicken vindaloo: Spicy tomato based curry and it's actually pretty spicy. Chicken is alright. I had one piece of potato in here, but I wish there were more. Side of rice: That is a lot of rice for $3 which is great. This is long grain so it's more separated and not as soft and squishy. I think I have a preference for the softer kind of rice. Gopi indian lowfat style yogurt: Gotta add this to any curry and rice dish, especially if it's spicy!

Has everything you'd expect in an Indian market and food court--Bollywood movies playing on TV,…read moreCadbury chocolates and Parle-G tea biscuits on the shelves, and a two-item combo with garlic naan bread. I'm glad this place exists in Lake Forest. I didn't even know Lake Forest existed, so it was a nice discovery all around. The matar paneer was juicy and full of flavor, definitely better than the saag paneer, which leaned a bit dry. I do wish the pricing felt more like a market and less like a restaurant, but I'd still come back if I find myself stuck / lost in Lake Forest again!

Your new Indian spot for your cravings…read more I had: 1. Apollo Fich 2. Chicken Lollipop 3. Babycorn Manchaian 4. Hyderabadi chicken 5. Dum Binari 6. Irani chai - similar to milk tea. Really yummy, highly recommended

I have been wanting to try the food at this restaurant for sometime and today my friend and I…read moredecided to do so I was surprised to see a wide variety of foods even though the name said "Biryani pot". We were the first to enter as soon as they opened and we decided to try the dosas. I ordered the Mysore dosa and my friend got the masala dosa. We also ordered the fried pepper corn from the appetizer menu. It was fantastic. The dosas were crisp and tasty. We really enjoyed it. As we were eating the crowds started slowly increasing and by the time we left the restaurant was pretty full. It's a nice little restaurant, clean and tidy and service was quick and the servers were friendly and welcoming. I will definitely go back soon and I must try the biryani. Highly recommended this restaurant.

Service is wonderful. This review is for a catering order…read more We ordered 20 butter chicken burritos (and they offered to turn the order into 40 mini burritos. Perfect!). The burritos individually wrapped and were the right size for the parents, though even at mild, the butter chicken was a little spicy to me. I asked about allergens, and the lady let me know that they were going nut free in a week and everything would no longer have nuts. The butter chicken does contain dairy in the form of queso. We also ordered a tray of the corn bhel (this was AMAZING) and mixed salad (in hindsight, probably not the best order for a bunch of four and five year olds). Both are dairy-free and nut-free. The food was delivered promptly to the venue exactly on time. I paid for the order via Zelle when I placed the order.

What did I just eat?…read more I'm genuinely confused after eating at Maast Indian in Irvine, because I don't know how something can look so promising on the outside and taste so disappointing on the inside. I was skeptical walking in, not gonna lie. The place wasn't exactly packed -- maybe three tables had people and there was one person waiting on an order -- but I figured hey, every new spot deserves a fair shot. The interior actually looks really nice. Clean, modern, good layout, good lighting... it feels like a place that should be delivering quality food. Then I ordered the Tandoori Chicken "Panini Sandwich". First of all... $15 for a sandwich like that is wild. And if you're going to charge $15, the food better be memorable in a good way. This was memorable in the worst way. The flavor was just off. The chicken didn't taste like tandoori should. It didn't have that smoky, spiced kick you expect -- it tasted bland and kind of weird, like the seasoning didn't know what it wanted to be. The whole sandwich felt thrown together, and the "panini" part didn't add anything except disappointment. And what really got me was the value. No fries. No chips. Nothing on the side. Just a sandwich. For $15. During lunch hours. That's crazy. For that same price, I can go to Curry Hut, Curry Time, or other grab-and-go Indian spots and get a full combo plate that actually fills you up and tastes like Indian food is supposed to taste. This wasn't even in the same league. This wasn't a "maybe I ordered the wrong thing" situation. This was a "how did this make it onto the menu" situation. I hate leaving negative reviews because I understand how hard it is to run a small business, and I'm not here to tear anyone down. But the food needs a serious reality check. The presentation and the space are great -- but the kitchen needs to match that same standard. If the owner sees this, I'd honestly love to talk. Feel free to reach out. And for anyone reading this: you know I don't throw out 1-star reviews like that. The only reason this isn't a 1 is because I genuinely don't want to hurt a small business. But this experience was not good.

Now, the food... absolutely outstanding. Every dish we ordered was packed with rich, authentic…read moreflavors. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes. The spices were perfectly balanced--not too overpowering, but full of depth. The biryani was fragrant and flavorful, and the mandi was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and unforgettable. The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed, which made a big difference. Plus the new ambience is mind blowing!!

Let me save you the trouble of booking a flight to India. Charminar in Laguna Woods is delivering…read morethe kind of authenticity that usually requires a passport. The place is spotlessly clean, the service is exceptionally great, and the menu is so exhaustive you might need a bookmark. We went all-in on the dinner service. The Naan was fresh, pillowy, and tasty enough to eat on its own. The Chicken 65 was prepared with the exact right amount of spice--perfectly balanced and making me wonder what happened to chickens 1 through 64. The Dahl was fantastic, but the absolute showstopper was the Biryani. Take it from someone who has spent time working in Hyderabad: this is the real deal, highly reminiscent of the city's absolute finest. We finished things off with the Shahi Tukda, which was so incredibly rich and tasty it probably needs its own tax bracket. Beyond the food, the logistics are a breeze. It's right off El Toro Road with ample parking (a true Southern California miracle). They also offer catering if you want to be the hero of your next event. We didn't get to try the lunch special this time, but it's an incredible value--two entrees, rice, naan, and a drink, neatly sidestepping the usual buffet trough. Bottom line: Go here. Eat everything. Thank me later.