I had made a reservation, but wanted to see if I could bump up my reservation time, even though it was not available. The owner was able to accommodate my request without any issue, and when my party and I arrived, our table was ready. The server was friendly and the food was delivered promptly. My go to is the coconut curry with a side of garlic naan bread. My husband and I usually split our order, and it's enough for both of us (we are light eaters). The restaurant is always clean and the seats are comfortable. My husband and I are repeat customers because the food is good and the owner is always so welcoming. The owner treats his customers like VIP guests, and he always appears to be in such a good and happy mood. His staff are amazing and very attentive. Please don't hesitate to make a reservation. Let's keep this gem open for many years to come. read more

Omg! This place by far is amazing. My husband and I went for lunch. I ordered the rack of lamb ... best I ever had! I will definitely return. read more

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We had a delicious Indian meal at Zen Curry & Grill!! The butter chicken, salmon tandoori, pumpkin curry, veggie biryani and garlic naan were all very tasty! Authentic Indian flavors. I especially liked the creaminess of the butter chicken. They serve a crispy chickpea bread with chutney as a yummy free starter. Service was excellent, Darci was our waitress and she was so nice and helpful throughout. The restaurant has a great ambiance, food came out hot and fresh. They have an excellent beer selection on draft and $5 beers for happy hour (M-F 2-5pm). Support local and check them out!! read more

Zen Curry and Grill - PUMPKIN CHICKEN CURRY BUTTER CHICKEN BIRYANI TANDOORI SALMON - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

What an awesome spot we've got here! The reviews definitely encourages us to come in and try Zen and we were not disappointed. There were plenty of others enjoying dinner this evening. The location is very convenient, away from the busy mall in a shopping plaza with lots of parking. Inside is very nice - they have a full bar at front, and then the dining area in the back. Our server was fantastic! So helpful in choosing what we wanted to order and always checked on us and was just so pleasant. The complimentary crisp with dipping sauce is do delicious and light. We ordered a variety of food and everything was really good. My paneer was amazing, the flavors were authentic and very delish. Plenty of fluffy, flavorful rice was included with the main meals. Love this place already! read more

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This was our 3rd time at this restaurant. We love ethnic food and Zen Curry food is right up our alley. Our server, Issam, was great and the food was wonderful. We started with the gobi, chicken momos and samosas. Everything tasted great and was fabulous. We moved onto the butter chicken, chicken tikka, chicken biriyani, and garlic naan. Each dish was made with care and attention and everything tasted so delicious. Zen Curry & Grill sure is shaping up to be our favorite Indian food place in either San Diego or Riverside county. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

This place is an absolute GEM. The food and service are absolutely amazing. Every time we go I want to eat 1 of everything. The space is peaceful and can make you want to take a nap. If you haven't stopped by. Don't wait. read more

The rice is perfect! I had chicken tikki masala with garlic naan bread and everything was great. We had 2 very friendly and helpful waiters.

Amazing food, clean, great ambience! Saurav was a great example of a server who made our experience great! Beautiful place! read more

Zen Curry and Grill - Beautiful restaurant and great service from Saurav! - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Enjoyed a very elegant, sensory dinner at this place Saturday night, our third time there. Love it so much! The Chai is so comforting...though instead of the black pepper, it tastes like they use anise. A nice change!! We always get Tandoori chicken and Tika Masala and garlic naan. Yum! I LOVE the elegant, real plates and napkins. The experience feels rich and luxurious. Loved our server Ana, who so kindly scored us plain white rice instead of the kind with cumin seeds in it - which is getting more challenging to find, around town. A terrific experience. read more

Zen Curry and Grill - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

I tried this family-style Indian restaurant after seeing the great Yelp reviews, and it completely lived up to the hype. I love that it's a true sit-down restaurant where you're actually being served, but it's also perfect for so many occasions--family dinners, date night, or even dining solo. From the moment we walked in, every employee we encountered--from the host to our server--was warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy. You can really tell they love the place they work. We even had the chance to meet the owners, who were greeting guests and helping out on the floor alongside their staff. Truly some of the sweetest people, and honestly, I'd come back just for them alone. The food was fantastic with a wide selection, from appetizers to desserts, and everything we tried was delicious. If you're looking to support a local, family-owned business while enjoying great Indian food and wonderful service, this is absolutely the place to go. Bring your family, your kids, a date, or just yourself--dine in or take out, you really can't go wrong. Highly recommend! read more

Zen Curry and Grill - Restaurant sign - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

I dined here for lunch today and was absolutely blown away by the phenomenal food and service! I loved the complimentary papadum they served with two different chutneys. Both chutneys (I believe one was a cilantro one and the other was with tamarind) were so yummy and flavorful. We ordered the garlic naan, mixed grill platter and saag paneer, which also came with rice. The garlic naan was so flavorful and delicious, with the perfect chew. I loved that the mixed grill platter was served on a sizzling platter, it was equal parts flavorful and tender. My favorites on the platter were probably the lamb chops! The saag paneer was a great addition to the meal, and I liked that it wasn't too cream-heavy like they can be at other places. I also really appreciated how cohesive and well thought out the service was. They were very attentive to my severe nut allergy, which I always appreciate. They also had a little "welcome" place card for my name on the table, which was such a thoughtful gesture. My only regret is that I didn't get to try the chicken momos and the butter chicken this time around. I can't wait to be back and enjoy their other dishes! read more

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First time visit. Food was absolutely delicious and the place is extremely clean. Our server was very attentive and kind, he let us know right off the bat how best to enjoy our food and if we needed anything else (like extra sauce) to let him know! Very friendly man. Extensive menu with a lot of vegetarian options. Had a wonderful experience and I'm planning to come back! read more

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I highly recommend Zen Curry and Grill restaurant. We went there for our first time today and will be returning soon. We were treated like family by the staff and ordered everything they recommended. Everything was absolutely delicious!! The music, ambience, and food immersed us in the beautiful Nepal-Indian culture. read more

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Food was amazing, service was wonderful, and love the ambiance! Staff was great with them checking in multiple times and offering great suggestions! read more

Zen Curry & Grill is easily my favorite restaurant in Temecula. Momos are amazing, sahi paneer is INCREDIBLE, grilled chicken is sooo good, and the gobi manchurian is delicious. Lots of vegetarian options if that's your thing. The patio is sunny and inviting, and the staff made us feel completely at home--super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We love trying a bunch of dishes together and sharing bites. I also appreciated that they could adjust spice levels for each person, which made it easy for our group with different preferences. It's one of those restaurants that just hits the sweet spot between casual and special. read more

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We felt so welcomed by Zen Curry and Grill. Our table had a little welcome sign with our name our reservation was under, and our server was warm and friendly. All the food was great. I highly recommend sharing dishes family style so you get to taste a bit of everything. read more

This place had some Indian food I've never heard of. I've never seen so many different types of just goat curry alone! I ordered one and some kind of onion bread I've also never had and it's all quite good. Goat meat is a little tough but very tasty. Service is super friendly and they even make their own achaar! It's really damn good. read more

Wednesday, 2-12-2025: I crave Indian food often because no one in my family can tolerate it except for my mom (may she RIP-miss her!) so I rarely get a chance to indulge. Thankfully, my friend asked to meet for lunch and suggested this restaurant. I was truly overjoyed! It was the perfect place to catch up. The exterior definitely does not match the interior. The decor is exotic and classy with an understated elegance. It reflected the areas from which the food originated: India & Nepal. It smelled so heavenly as we entered, which we knew promised tasty culinary delights. We were pleasantly greeted and seated right away in a booth. Darcy was our server and she was very welcoming & attentive. Their menu is extensive and full of mouth watering options. They offered a $14.99 lunch special that spoke to us. For appetizers I opted for the veggie samosas. They were fantastic! I ordered the chicken tikka masala & my friend ordered the salmon version along with Basmati rice & their savory garlic naan. It was excellent , which seems like an understatement! I truly savored every bite. We ended up staying for about 4 hours. They had to bring a candle to the table as it started to get dark. They were extremely gracious to allow us to sit there. One of the other servers, Pradeep, came over to speak with us. We told him how much we loved the food & he was happy to hear this. He told us that he is from Nepal and pointed to another countryman. He was very sweet and welcomed us back. I look forward to returning and trying other delicious options! read more

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I love this business. Everybody is so polite, helpful, and sweet.. owners are also very great people. They will come and talk to you and make sure you have everything you need. Food was tasty. We've tried different items and every time very happy with the food and the service restaurants very clean highly recommend it. read more

They ain't lying when they rated this top 100 places to eat. I love Indian food and am so picky. The flavors are so delicious and I'm leaving with a full belly and smile on my face. The owner is so adorable and took care of us the whole night! read more

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere, and all around good price! I will definitely be going back.

Delicious food and great service. All the grill options are great! The naan bread yummy. I can't wait to go back.

Zen curry has a lot to offer. We came because they have the most extensive options for non meat dishes that I've ever seen at an Indian restaurant. We started off with the veggie platter ($20) for appetizer. Came with veggie samosas, onion rings, masala fries, fried cauliflower, pakora. Although tasty, I would stay away from all fried stuff next time and just stick with samosas. It was filled with curry potatoes and dipped with a tamarind sauce or mint chutney. So many curries, masala, aloo, paneer, saag, kormas. I usually get veggie korma which is safe and always offered at Indian places but I got the pumpkin curry($18) which I haven't seen before. We also got chicken tikka masala ($20). The service was super fast. We arrived when they opened at 11 and we wrapped up at 11:30 to meet our friends by noon. If you want lots of options, quick and tasty meals, Zen curry and Grill is the place to be. I think it's more on the pricey side but if they have an affordable lunch special for $14.99 from 11-3:30 M-F with choice of wings and fries/soup and salad /naan, main dish and rice. read more

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I visited this place with my friends. As usual, the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the chilli fish appetizer along with the grilled tandoori salmon, veg biryani, garlic naan, and chicken curry. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh and healthy without being overly oily, so we enjoyed the meal guilt-free. We even got extra chicken curry and garlic naan to go! The owners, Toya and Hari, were incredibly friendly and thoughtful. They took the time to explain how they prepare the food with the customers' health and wellbeing in mind, which we truly appreciated. It's clear they genuinely care about both the quality of the food and their customers. We love this place and will definitely be back. read more

All I've got to say is that the food here is really good. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Coconut Curry and the food was hot, plentiful, and delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

Food was excellent along with the service. Loved the ambiance and every dish was delish and I will be back to taste another surprise dish from Toya. The server Saurav was AWESOME! I highly recommend this restaurant the lamb kabobs, butter chickens, and chicken curry kabob was to die for read more

Zen Curry and Grill - Chicken curry kabob - butter chickens - lamb kabob - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Food was amazing as always !! Islam was our server and he was so attentive and helpful!

Best Indian and Nepalese food in all of Southern California. The food and service is 5 stars. if you like spicy, ask for the mango habanero salsa. read more

Zen Curry and Grill never disappoints. Whether your order Togo, dine in or delivery the food is always hot and delicious. Service is good and we never have to wait long for a table or food. read more

Oh my gosh, so happy I found this place. Actually found through Groupon. Surprised because usually Groupon food is from businesses that aren't very impressive, but this place was AMAZING!!!! It is so beautiful and elegant inside. Very peaceful ambience. Got the Lunch special with butter chicken and ordered a masala chai. Best food I think I've had ever! So full of flavor. I had to close my eyes to just experience it lol The chai had an amazing flavor , so authentic and you could taste the quality. Now I know why they have the Groupon.... To get you addicted. Haha At least that happened to me. Will be coming back very soon and very often. Also, I got my order to go, but it so soooo thoughtfully packed. Everything was safely sealed and the portions were impressive. Great attention to detail. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Thank you Zen curry!!! I can tell you take pride in your restaurant. You have a new customer for sure. read more

The staff was amazing, it was my first time eating there and the food was sooo good. will definitely be back ! read more

Zen Curry and Grill - BUTTER CHICKEN JEERA RICE GARLIC NAAN - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

The food is outstanding--high quality ingredients, bold flavors, and consistently delicious dishes. Every visit feels intentional and well executed. The service is equally impressive. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel genuinely welcome, which elevates the entire dining experience. Owner Hari deserves recognition for the way he supports the Temecula business community. His commitment to uplifting local businesses and building real relationships makes Zen Curry more than just a restaurant--it's part of what makes this community special. Zen Curry truly is an experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to discover a new favorite spot. read more

Zen Curry and Grill - GRILL CHICKEN TANDOORI - Indian Near Me - Temecula, California

Thank you Zen Curry and Grill for making our son's rice feeding ceremony party at your place so memorable. Food, service, atmosphere were beyond our expectation. My guests can't stop raving about your food. We are giving you guys 6/5 stars for outstanding attention to us. Thank you and hope to enjoy your food more frequently! Until next time! thank you, heart full of gratitude. read more

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Our server was very charismatic and kind. We ordered a bunch of curry's and they were all fantastic. Highly recommend the shrimp coconut masala! read more

This is a case where all the glowing reviews are well-deserved! Unique yet familiar, the Nepalese/Indian cuisine was beautifully prepared and delicious. The wait staff and owners couldn't have been more welcoming. If you are in the area, highly recommended! read more

The food was really good fresh, flavorful, and comforting. Everything tasted like it was home cooked, not heavy or oily, which made the meal even more enjoyable. You can tell care goes into the preparation. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, a great spot if you're looking for tasty, comforting food with warm service. Definitely coming back :) read more

This is the best Indian food place in town. Such a cute vibe inside . Owner is the sweetest and the food is AMAZING! Will be coming back

Returned for another great dining experience, wife had salmon, daughter had chicken, and I had chicken fried rice.. All of the meals were very well prepared, presented nicely, and delicious. Excellent service, not loud ambience, and very clean. The serving size was large and more than adequate for the large appetite - required take home containers. Recommend and will return. read more

We had the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken and both were absolutely amazing! The flavors were rich, perfectly spiced, and incredibly delicious. Even my picky eater kids loved it, which says a lot. Our server,Saurav, was fantastic--super friendly and gave us great recommendations for what to try on our next visit. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

I love this place so much! If I could go everyday I will. lol everyone is super polite. Even the owner comes and introduces him self and ask how your doing. Every time we go he does it and recognizes you. Everyone makes you feel Super welcome. If you have not tried it what are you waiting for. You won't regret it read more

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