Made a stop here on the way up to Sf and it was 100% worth it. Grew up going here and it has been years - the food is every bit as good as I remember it and the service is excellent. It has such a charming feel and look, and the staff are very kind. Will plan to make this my go to stop when I drive through to sf :) Ps I got the homemade chai and curry. It was AMAZING!! read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Curry + naan - Vegetarian Near Me - Frazier Park, California

Yes!! LOVE does matter meals made WITH love DO make a difference I had the most divine experience at the Red Dot restaurant. Every bite put me in instant bliss!! I have never experienced a divine meal like this before!! When a fully awaken being cooks a meal for you, it truly becomes a sacred and divine encounter Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!! Thank you Mai Ji I am truly inspired!! There is Always MORE love we can expand to and carry!!! if every meal is made and eaten this way, we probably will not have illness on this planet more importantly, if we all carry this consciousness of love, we we would have world peace read more

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Staying at an artsy airbnb nearby and the owner highly recommended this spot. We were not disappointed! I called the order in early in the day for 5p pick up. I read that the food is all made fresh and expect it to take 1-2hrs to prepare. We ordered the yellow Thai curry with tofu - the tikka masala with cheese, garlic naan and the last one was Malaysian Laksa. The meal was full of flavor. Like others mentioned I have to highlight the coconut in the curry. A real treat for my tastebuds. Everything was superb. The Laksa was bursting with flavors as well. So good. It's one of those meals where you are trying to identify each herb and spice used. And just want to take your time with each bite to thoroughly enjoy. Very complex flavors and so delicious. The portions are very good and we are looking forward to enjoying the 2nd half for dinner again this evening. It really was a treat and we will be back when we are in the area again. You must try to understand! Kind of surprising to find such a culinary treat in such a small mountain area. Frazier is lucky to have this little gem! read more

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Lisa and I stopped in for a late lunch and once again, we were not disappointed. We got the veggie pakora and tried the Fresh Mango Rolls. Everything at the Red Dot is so good! We like to get the pakora and something new each time. Highly recommend coming here for a relaxing, home cooked meal. read more

Was so excited to come here. I'm on my honeymoon with my vegetarian husband. We sat down immediately and were the only people in the restaurant. Nobody took our order for 20 minutes, two more people came in and immediately got their order taken. Then two more people came in and got their order taken. At this point we got our order taken and by this time the two other parties got their food and were eating. We had been sitting there for over an hour with no food and all we ordered a whole grain waffle, oatmeal, a fruit bowl, and some drinks. The other people have finished their food and we haven't even gotten ours yet. I'm not sure why they weren't as attentive to us because we aren't from around here or what but we felt very disrespected and disappointed with this experience. read more

Absolutely wonderful meal and worth the detour from the interstate. Everything is made fresh to order. We tried the vada, saag paneer, and tikka masala. The vada appetizer was huge and had a delicious chutney. The main dishes were both flavorful and wholesome. We also ordered the red elixir and strawberry lassi drinks. The staff were extremely friendly and shared information about the hand made tables in the establishment. The overall vibe was very cozy. The meal did take a while (scratch kitchen), so budget your time and travel accordingly. read more

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This place had authentic Indian delicious scrumptious flavors and Beyond... Great selection of food and evreting from scratch highly recomended my start for Red Dot. read more

Everything was delicious and prepared with so much care, attention and love. We got a golden milk, strawberry green tea, golden beets paratha, Malaysian laksa, and parfait. You can taste the whole-heartedness in everything. May this amazing kitchen and food bring good energy, blissing and nourishment to everyone! read more

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Incredible delicious food and staff. It was the first time I've ever been there and I will definitely go there again.

Amazing food and vibe! Everything tasted so good and their hospitality is great. Love the way how they prepare it; freshly made and each of the ingredients are hand picked We ordered mango rolls, tofu curry, kashmiri naan and mushroom stroganoff. Would surely visit again. read more

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Natalie and Ishmael and Brian awesome service. Nice and clean restaurant. Best black bear restaurant location.

Best place I have gone to in a long time. They are so welcoming! Everything on their menu looks so good but we got the mushroom stroganoff and the vegan Cesar salad. So delicious. You can really tell they out love in their food. Which a beautiful place. Based on this first time experience we decided to book a cabin and come back for NYE. read more

We were in the area on a business trip and needed to get away from the fast food in Tejon. This was a nice find. Upon arriving it is nothing to look at and sometimes parking can be a challenge but you can park across the street. When walking in there are 4-5 tables inside and a few outside so it can get full. They have a very large menu of Indian and Chinese dishes. I got the vegetable lo mein. I have a garlic allergy and everything they make is made to order. There were a few other people that had ordered in front of us so our waiter told us that it would be an hour and a half wait. Be sure you have some time as it is a small kitchen. Our food was delicious and reasonably priced. The driver was a little slow but he was a one man show serving everyone. It was a nice find. read more

Make sure the order a hot chai sweetened - we also grab one every time we drive through Also I would recommend the dal and the spring rolls 10 / 10 !!! read more

Everything always goes well! They are the best restaurant i have ever been to by far! They get it right Everytime! The food is spectacular! The people that help me are wonderful and kind! I've been to so many restaurants but RED DOT is by far the best I've ever been to! read more

It's been a while, but the experience was just as wonderful as before. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of this meal. The food was made fresh, and slowly with love. This is not fast food. Be patient; it's worth the wait. We had the mushroom stroganoff, Thai wraps, pakora, golden thali, curry with rice, and kids Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious. This is a small restaurant. They prefer to be called a kitchen. It's very homey and clean. read more

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What a find! Delicious food. Tasted like home cooked food. Not greasy or over salted and super fresh. The 2 gentlemen that waited in us were charming. Have you ever nailed a meal at home and thought you should open a restaurant. That is what this place is. I did not miss meet in any of the dishes we tried. Highly recommend if you have the time. You cant rush home cooking. I would say we spent 1.5 to 2 hours @ lunch. read more

This place was truly mind-boggling. We were in the area for the weekend and wanted to check this place out after seeing all the good reviews. The ambiance is very peaceful and calming, and I quite enjoyed the types of tables, chairs, dinnerware, and cutlery they had. The menu is extremely extensive, with options spanning across multiple Asian cuisines. The portion sizes are HUGE; it's definitely a bang for your buck kind of place since the prices are also reasonable. We ordered the Pakora for the table and had enough to easily split among the 6 of us. I really enjoyed the variety of vegetables they included, and it was flavorful without feeling too heavy or greasy. I also shared the Tofu Teriyaki Noodles with a friend, and we both were extremely full after eating our halves. They were very generous with the amount of vegetables, and the teriyaki sauce was yummy. I tried bites of my friends' dishes as well and found them all to be tasty and fresh. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We were seated immediately, but the food does take a while to come out since everything is made to order. In total, our meal ended up being over 2 hours. They also bring out free bananas and a guestbook to sign at the end. Overall, I definitely think this place is worth checking out for an experience and some quality food! read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Frazier Park, California

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Update: I went back. Service was still quite slow, but this time, they brought out the chai before the meal. Also, another dish - roasted eggplant - was as delightfully good as the ancient grains - pushing this restaurant back up into 5-star land. read more

Absolutely delicious and there are so many types of food to choose from! You gotta check out Mt. Piños Nordic base as well! Lots of trails and beautiful mountains and nature all around! Thank you to the staff for helping with ordering, making exceptional food and for a peaceful and spiritual experience! We will be returning and look forward to to seeing you asap!!! read more

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Fabulous Parathas and pakoras. They also made our kiddo some custom fried rice not on the menu and she loved it. The person serving us also said "today we have some great dal" and it didn't disappoint. The place has an understated, eclectic vibe. You feel like you're in a small part of auroville in India. We live in such a fast-food generation that they did ask us to brace ourselves for a slower pace of the food arriving, but it was all so great. We really needed to slow down, and this is a great place to reset the vibes when you're on vacation. We made a detour since it wasn't really on our way, but we are so glad we did. read more

This is a hidden gem less than 8 minutes off the 99 freeway in Frazier park. It's super cute inside, eclectic yet peaceful with very kind staff. Everything is made fresh to order, and comes out hot so you know they just cooked it. They use fresh, organic ingredients and even if your not vegetarian they have something that will be delicious. They serving size is plenty to share and the appetizer could have been shared with two other people because we had plenty of leftovers. The naan was soft, for the curry they ask if you want it spicy, mild or not spicy. For dessert we tried the mango sticky rice and was perfect serving size for two plus it was delicious and not super sweet. The menu is pretty lengthy but that just means more options. Good things take time to make and I think that's the mindset to go with because everything is made fresh so patience is key and well worth the wait. We ordered the appetizer first while we waited for the rest of the food and I highly recommend that. read more

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This place is awesome. I love how every small thing is very carefully crafted. I can't give enough credit to the folks who run this place. The food amazing read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Pad Thai - Vegetarian Near Me - Frazier Park, California

Cute spot with very friendly staff. The pakora was a standout favorite, and the ancient grains, cabbage paratha, yellow curry, and lentil soup were all delicious. A true hidden gem! read more

Great experience here. Robyn took great care of me and was so friendly with a great smile. I've read in other reviews that the food takes time but so does Rolls Royce production. Anything of quality does. I asked for low sodium and because each dish is made especially for you they are able to accommodate food restrictions. Full color menu was great. EXTENSIVE food choices. Taste couldn't be better. Price is fair. Ambience and music was all so perfect. The food was satisfying and filling even at half-quantity. Easy 5 out of 5. read more

A Hidden Gem on I-5: Worth the Detour, Worth the Wait On our road trip back to the Bay Area from LA, we made a quick stop at a Tesla charging station (yes, we got the Tesla before Musk went off the rails). While waiting, my wife casually said, "I wish there was a guide to the best places to eat along I-5." So I did what any hungry co-pilot would do--Googled it. Up popped a 2022 SFGate article listing top food stops between LA and SF. One name stood out: Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen. Just a 3-minute detour off I-5, we decided to follow our curiosity--and our stomachs--and check it out. From the outside, Red Dot is modest and unassuming. But don't let that fool you. Inside, it's a peaceful, Zen-inspired space where everything is made from scratch--so yes, it takes time. But trust me, it's time well spent. First came the drinks and an appetizer: samosas that looked like the lovechild of a traditional Indian pastry and a Latin empanada, paired with a vibrant, house-made chutney. Crisp, warm, flavorful--gone in minutes. Then came the main event: Tikka masala, Thai yellow curry, and mixed mushroom soba. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted, deeply flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. It wasn't fast food--it was real food. Nourishing, satisfying, and downright soulful. So if you're cruising up or down I-5 and craving something more than the usual roadside fare, take a beat. Slow down. Recharge more than just your car. Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen is a serene culinary oasis--one that's absolutely worth the detour. Namaste and bon appétit. read more

The most incredible meal I've ever had at this price point. I can't speak highly enough. The chai was perfect - highly recommend ginger cinnamon. Homemade paneer tikka Masalaa was the groups favorite. Mezzo plate incredible. Everything was made from scratch at time of eating. Ambiance was calming, peaceful and cheery. Service incredible, kind and even insightful. I will seek this restaurant out whenever I'm anywhere near the area. read more

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If you're prepared to wait, then you'll have a good experience. Be warned that the food takes a while to come out and if you have a slightly large party (6 people) the food doesn't come out at the same time. 3 people were done eating their entire meal by the time the last person got their meal. I was in a pretty good mood and prepared for this, so it didn't bother me. With that being said, the food was definitely made with love and it was really really good! The service was super nice and always giving us updates on our food. It's a really small restaurant, with a max capacity of 40 people (not even sure how you could fit 40 in here!) They even give you Thai bananas as your "after dinner mint." Come here for good food in the Frazier Park area. (: read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Tofu Curry - Vegetarian Near Me - Frazier Park, California

We stopped here after a day of hiking and off Roading in Frazier Park and were delightfully surprised with what we got. We had the Pakora, which as they claim is certainly a carnival in your mouth of amazing Indian flavors. It was like an Indian flavored veggie tempura with sweet chili dipping sauce on the side. That was yummy, but it didn't even need to be dipped because the flavor by itself of the pakora was amazing. And the chai tea we had to wash it down with was also excellent. So glad we came to this hidden gem and we definitely look forward to going back to have a meal. read more

This place was such a wonderful discovery for a stop off the 5 freeway! Be sure to bring patience, every dish is made fresh to order which takes time. But you will be rewarded with a delicious meal. I especially loved the dal, it was so flavorful and came out piping hot. Service was warm and friendly, and the bonus was that they had great wifi so I could take a couple work calls. Really grateful we discovered this gem! read more

Loved this place! The food was dee-lish! Service was attentive. As you walk in, the sign on the door states the actual food may take a while. So, not a place for a quick bite. But one could order by phone. Well worth the stop! read more

Amazing food . Loved it. Everything made fresh so waiting is bit longer but worth it. Experience once . Strongly recommended. read more

best service- you have to wait but it is worth waiting - food has fresh taste and fresh smell :) customer service is great:) looking forward to come back for yellow curry/ kong fu tofu. read more

This was one of the most delicious meals I've ever had in my life and I'm not even a vegetarian. I had the Aegean Salad btw. And the mango spring rolls. Both so fresh and delicious. They make their own cheese!!! We were shooting a car commercial down the street and ordered lunch here. Menu is expansive! The place is homey, and the service kind. It's a real UNIQUE experience. ALL welcome here says their sign. Bravo, 5 stars read more

Red Dot is the perfect place to stop for a great meal between northern and southern California. Just off the Grapevine, it's a short drive away from the freeway. We stop there every time we make that trip. Especially enjoy their breakfasts - pancakes and waffles are excellent. If you are vegan, be sure to tell them and they will be sure your meal is, too.k read more

Assuming their focus was Indian food, I was not expecting much for this Korean Bulgogi, but surprisingly it was tasty along with their homemade Kimchi. Staff members are so friendly. Good vibes. Don't forget the complimentary bananas. read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Beefless Bulgogi - Vegetarian Near Me - Frazier Park, California

Amazing Saag Paneer! The garlic naan was fresh and amazing to pair with the Saag and some lentil soup! Will be coming back for more no matter the trip. read more

It was Memorial Weekend so they were busier than usual. I'm a local and accustomed to 60-90 minutes but this time was a minimum of 2 hours. I paused and was unsure whether to order. When I arrived, they explained, because I requested 90 mins, they were unable to complete the entire order. The taste of the food, as always, was amazing. However, I asked for NAAN bread and got white rice (I don't like white rice). My fault for not checking my order before I left. read more

I don't understand how this place got 5 stars. I'm seriously baffled. We were from out of town with our baby in an Airbnb and had to drive down the mountain 30 minutes to this area just to get a bite to eat. I read the reviews saying it might take awhile so I called ahead of time around 10:00 and the person on the phone said that the food will be ready at 12:30. I was already blown away with the long wait time, but OK I figured by the time I pick up the food and head back, it'll fit my baby's nap schedule. 12:30 comes and I finally arrive with the infant in tow. It wasn't easy with the toddler in the car, but when I arrived to the restaurant, I gave them my name and order. The person said the food will be ready at 3:00! You seriously cannot be serious!!! I called in HOURS ago and they said they haven't even started cooking yet! Baby was crying, I was hangry, and to top it off with that comment made me absolutely livid. At the very least, they should've called me BEFORE the promised time to let me know they were running late on the order to be courteous. They wasted our time. I was one very unhappy customer. read more

Absolute hidden gem. Staying up the hill in Pine Mountain Club, a friend and I wanted to be sure I got nice vegan options for dinner so we drove down to The Red Dot. Wow, was it worth it (so were the spectacular mountain roads at sunset and in darkness on the way back.) Arriving around 7.30pm on a Saturday night in late April, there was one couple just leaving, one couple just being served, and us. We took our time ordering, looking at everything on the menu and alerting our server to our food allergies. I said, "this is our first visit. Is there anything you recommend?" He grinned and replied, "everything is good!" From the yums and to-go boxes of the table next to us, it's not only the portions that are big but the flavors too. My Chinese Kung Pao soy chicken was super tasty. (My one complaint is that it offers mild/medium/hot options, and I asked for hot but only found it medium. Still, it was deeply flavored with crunchy peanuts, salty sauce, generous soy meat, and fresh veggies over fluffy rice.) My friend had the cheesy naan dippers and cup of dal, served with ghee. I didn't try these, being lactose intolerant and vegan myself, but she said they were super good. So was the tapioca dessert. And we were so pleased with the friendly service, warm interior, and gift of Thai bananas at the end of the meal. Detour from the 5 to eat here. Drive down the mountain to eat here. Ski over to eat here. Just eat here. Me and 650 other reviewers agree. Red Dot Kitchen is a yes. read more

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