Would definitely recommend to come try this place, the owner is a wonderful and humble man I was…read moretreated quick and he was very glad to attend me. The place felt super comfortable and the food was a 100/10 super great, if you are craving indian cuisine this is the place to go!!

I found this little gem driving on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. It is hidden in the corner of…read morethe parking lot and you may miss it if you blink. I was greeted with a smile and seated at a very nice table covered with a table cloth and minimal centerpiece. Cloth napkins are also a plus. Music was at comfortable level with enjoyable "meal" music. I walked in around 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, just in time for the lunch special. The options are a 1 dish combo or 2 dish combo. I chose the 2 dish: saag aloo and chicken vindaloo, medium spiciness for both. I also ordered a lassi, sweet. After my order was taken, it wasn't very long until my meal was served. Along with my dishes came a small salad and a bowl of rice. The portions were just right for the lunch. I have to say the dishes were very delicious. The potatoes in the saag aloo were perfectly cooked (not mushy) and the spinach with the spices are well balanced. It paired well with the garlic naan ($1 more for the garlic upgrade). I would say the same with the chicken vindaloo. The chicken was very tender and again the flavors balanced well with the naan and the rice. The texture for both "sauces" were also just right as I was able to scoop both using my naan a spoon. I ended with a small dessert, gulab jamun, to balance my meal. Again, not too sweet and flavors balanced out. In all, my food customer service experience at Andaaz was amazing and I will definitely make it a point to head back there the next time I am in Costa Mesa or just head to the area because the food is exceptional.

This place used to be a solid lunch buffet, but they got rid of that around the pandemic and never…read morelooked back. They still keep the food in the buffet, but have a guy scoop out the items for you. Just isn't the same without being able to try all the delicious food. Even a 3 item combo may still leave you wanting more. Costa Mesa used to have some amazing Indian Buffets, but no longer. This is the last spot standing. Hopefully some day they bring back the old ways, but until then, will just keep the memories of sitting in the corner, watching some Indian music videos on the tvs, and eventually waddling out in satisfied stuffed discomfort.

It was our first time dining here, and even though all the food tasted delicious, there was a mild…read morecase of food poisoning from the thicker Tandoori chicken thigh. I was fine since I had the two chicken legs, but the thigh did not cook all the way. We could tell just by looking at the meat nearest to the bone, but by that point it was too late. We will probably still come back since it's the closest Indian restaurant to us, and there are dozens of non-meat dishes, but we won't be getting chicken here again.

We had a catered a graduation party here in one of their rooms and it was awesome. Had a buffet and…read moreseveral guests who were not familiar with Indian food loved it. Service was great, the room was nice and everyone enjoyed it. Raj was incredibly easy to work with and helped us create a menu that was perfect for our party. I highly recommend hosting your events here!

Came around 11:30 on memorial day for the 18$ buffet. Good amount of ppl already but continued to…read morefill up later and eventually had a wait. Good amount of variety, i think like 3 veg curries + 2 diff vegetables, and 3 meat curries (goat chicken 2x). Also had tandoori chicken, samosas, fried cauliflower(?) and like mango pudding and stuff. Tikka masala chicken was pretty good, very heavy tho but was good. Goat curry was also decent, goat not super tender tho. They gave us 3 dishes of naan for 5 ppl. Service is decent, the ppl jus walking around picking up dirty dishes very frequently and pretty attentive. Overall pretty good place for indian buffet! 18$ is cheap tbh and i think its a bit cheaper on weekdays(?)

if i could give this place a 10 star review i would. the food was really good. The interior felt…read morehomey and welcoming. Service was great. They made sure our experience was unforgettable! I can't wait to come back when I'm craving Indian food. The portions were big and very reasonably priced as well! great spot to stop by near sna airport!

Very dissatisfied. You do NOT get enough for what they charge. (Please see the pic)... they charge…read more$26 for tikka Masala "meal". And the amount received was literally a children's portion. A sad 3 pieces of chicken. With a rationed amount of sauce. Flavors are so bland and the chicken and naan were dry. There are just too many superior Indian food places to choose from in OC to settle for this.

Definitely one of the most underrated Indian spots! The tikka masala and biryani are always on…read morepoint, and I love the peaceful vibe. Great value with generous portions at a reasonable price. Service is just alright, but it's always my go-to place when I'm craving a quick biryani fix.

Uber Eats experience today went very well and quickly. We were just missing utensils and napkins so…read moreif you need to request these separately be sure to note it on your orders. We tried their tikka masala chicken and the butter chicken with rice and their butter naan and their cheese naan. My friend loved his items. I if you are a fan of butter chicken on the sweeter side, this curry has a sweet aftertaste. I prefer more savory than sweet dishes though so I won't try this one again, but the tikka masala looked good so may try that encre time. The samosa also was just ok- for a craving for Indian food today we enjoyed lunch, but I'll probably venture to try other Indian restaurants with so many recommendations here in the OC.

An affordable and tasty Indian buffet!…read more The weekend lunch buffet was $22, which is around the price you'd pay for a normal restaurant anyways, so this was a great deal to try many dishes. My favorite dishes were the chicken biryani, paneer tikka masala, and chicken tandoori. The paneer tikka masala was better than the chicken, and the sauce went perfectly with the hot garlic naan. The server came by frequently to refill our waters and naan. The food was also was all hot and fresh! The setting is very casual, I'd definitely come back for this buffet.

I went for their lunch buffet and the price is amazing (18.99) but I think their flavors are a bit…read moremore mild than other restaurants and not as memorable. It's good if you want to try a lot of different things but I found nothing to be particularly mindblowing. However, since flavors are mild, I think it is also less spicy than a lot of places so it's more welcoming to those who can't handle space or very strong particular flavor.

I went here not realizing that Hook and Anchor had moved up the street, but I quickly recovered…read morefrom my surprise and grew very happy as I perused the menu. Not just any Indian/Himalayan restaurant, but also a Balti House! Balti is an especially spicy style first made popular in the UK amongst the Indian diaspora. My taste for the style was started by a long closed spot in Hollywood on Sunset. While many Indian restaurants exist, for some reason, Balti is as rare as places with Dosai, perhaps more rare. I chose the house Balti special with basmati and naan, and everything came out as I hoped. The (by request) medium plus heat level was dialed in perfectly. A runny nose is the first indicator of success in my experience. It was so good I ate it all! I also really liked the presentation of the entrée. Next time I'll explore more than just Balti, but it really awakened old memories and taste buds. Great work!

Great food and even better service! Everything comes out quickly, and the staff is super attentive…read more You really feel welcomed every time. My wife and I love both the quality of the food and the generous portions. The biryani is absolutely superb!

I can see why India Gate is rated so well. We were going to grab matcha next door but the smell of…read moreIndian spices overtook us, and what do you know, it happened to be lunch hour. They had Father's Day pricing which was $21.99 but usually I think it's a few dollars less. Either way, we'd come back. The food was hot, fresh, steaming and the area looked clean. Service was fantastic. They are consistent in refilling their dishes. Their garlic naan was so chewy and crispy, held our many dishes well. My recommendations are their butter chicken (must have), vegetable korma, paneer, and fish curry. The desserts were all good, from their mango pudding to gulab jumun and gajar ka halwa. The gajar is a blend of carrots slow cooked into water and milk, it's nice and light. Would recommend, better than some of the already tasty Indian buffets in the immediate area!

I live in the area and have driven past this place many, many times. It doesn't look that…read moreimpressive from the outside, the decor and ambiance is a bit spartan (but very clean). But don't let that put you off. Once you try the food you'll have a totally different opinion! We tried the all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet as that always lets you sample a multitude of dishes at one time. Everything I tried was very tasty and seasoned appropriately for the western palate. In particular the goat curry was very tender, sometimes it tends to be a bit tough, but not here. The naan bread was also exceptional, fresh from the oven and to hot to pick up when delivered to the table. As we had the buffet it's hard to comment on the tableside service. What we saw was good though. As it's in an industrial area lunchtimes can be quite busy.

One of the best Indian takeout I've ever had. Their chicken makhani is absolutely the best; so…read moredelicious! I got their bowl. For $11, you can get some rice and a chicken entree on top of it. It's not the biggest serving, but good enough for a lunch. Their Dinner Combos are a great combo of items, but slightly pricey (the Yelp menu prices here are outdated). If you want to get garlic on your naan, it's $2 extra which we thought was a bit too much for a tbsp of minced garlic.

I came for lunch because I've been craving Indian food for awhile now. The parking here is easy…read more It's in a small food court in the corner of the plaza with many other small stores. I got the lunch combo with 1 chicken and 1 lamb dish. I got the Rogan Josh and the chicken makhani (butter chicken). The combo also comes with rice pudding and naan. I'm really weak to spicy food and I like that nothing was too spicy for me but was still flavorful. They do package the lunch combos in a divided clamshell for to go orders. So just be aware it probably will leak. I would say it was a really good value and I will definitely be back again.

Went here for lunch today! Absolutely delicious and super nice staff. I enjoyed my lunch and…read moreenjoyed the environment. Will definitely be back.

Very close friends, who are longtime Laguna residents suggested we try Biryani Hunter for dinner…read morelast night. While I've had a few Indian dishes in my life, I can't say that I truly knew what to expect. The restaurant was lovely. The owner was so gracious and patient. Absolutely spectacular food. We all sampled everyone everyone's order.- from the chicken tikka marsala to the butter chicken to a lamb dish and some other others. It was amazing. Don't miss out on that garlic naan Will absolutely be on my list of places to go back to.