This was my first time trying Indian food. I was very nervous since I am a very picky eater but…read morethis place set the bar high. The service was amazing my server named Veer did me right and I left super satisfied plus the food is super affordable and the portions are just right. I left super satisfied and even had leftovers for tomorrow. I don't know why this place has a one star review don't let it stop you from trying this place out 11/10 I will definitely go back again.

Checking in 3 years laters just to say it still slaps…read more Everything was delish! Also, I will be needing a liter of that mango lassi please!

We visited for the lunch buffet and thought it was really good! There were only a couple of other…read moreparties in the restaurant but as we were there, a lot more people came in. The restaurant is large with a mix of tables and booths and the buffet is set-up on the back wall. There was a decent amount of food available, not too much to where the quality gets lost. Everything I tried was delicious and fresh. There was paneer, chicken, rice, mushroom dish, lentils, etc. The team there were always checking the food and refilling. There was a fresh fruit/salad area that we didn't try. We got yummy, hot garlic nan upon request, that was so amazing! Our waters were always refilled and they do have alcohol for purchase, which i'll have to try next time. Price is reasonable and the selection of food is top notch. We will absolutely be back.

Time to update my 10 year old review!…read more Even though my first review said the food was just okay, we return to Mantra over and over again, because food is pretty good. We had dinner here last night: yellow curry (which was actually quite red), a paneer dish, garlic naan and basmati rice. Everything was flavorful and delicious! We had another 20% Off coupon, making this a very reasonably priced meal. The inside is big with a lot of tables. It's not fancy, just casual. Service was good. Food came out super fast. At 6pm we were the only ones in the restaurant. Apparently they get very busy during their buffet that goes from 11am-2:40 pm daily for $15.99. I would like to return to try the buffet.

I went to Hyderabad cafe when they first opened and have to be honest that the service and food had…read morepotential but wasn't there yet. Over the past year, wow. The food is delicious, looks great and tastes fantastic. Each dish has its unique flavor and is a joy to eat. The service is still simple with a counter where you order, but they spend time to tell you about the dish, answer questions and make suggestions. We just had a party for 30 guests that they prepared the entire meal for. Lamb biryani, tikki masala chicken, raita, naan, sauces for the pakora and more. Delicious. We had many first time Indian food eaters and they were all praise and came back for seconds and thirds. If you tried Hyderabad cafe early on and weren't impressed. Give them another shot. It's soooooo good.

Ate here twice during our stay. We loved everything we tried including Manchurian baby corn, dahi…read morepuri, paneer biriyani and the malai paneer tandoori . They can improve their chai but otherwise would recommend this for a casually and tasty meal. Service was friendly and ambience is no frills super casual. Would recommend this spot.

Very good food and very accommodating! I asked for fish and they said they had fried fish but they…read moreended up making something special for me. They cooked the fish in the oven and put it in a masala sauce and it was absolutely wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their food tonight and I'm excited to go back and try other things on the menu. I do know that some of their dishes are extremely spicy so do check on the spice levels with the server before you order if you are sensitive to spicy hot dishes. One of my friends got the roti and it was absolutely excellent. Another friend ordered dosa and really liked it. I'd like to try their goat and mutton dishes. The interior is plain but clean and can accommodate a large party if need be. They have nice Indian music playing on the tv. Definitely going back here soon!

Today I really was hoping they were gonna have their all you can eat dosa or all you can eat chaat…read more, but seems they already discontinued these items , even though it was only 2 weeks ago that I was seeing them advertise on social media , never realized they were making Dosa since a year ago. I Was able to order dosa off their regular menu. They were not having any mysore masala dosa which is my favorite. So I ended up ordering the masala dosa. The dosa was nice and crispy. I ordered my potatoes Masala on the side comes with a coconut chutney and the Sambhar was delicious. My friends ordered a daal tadka, which is exceptionally tasty. My other friend ordered the tandoori fish in tikka masala sauce kind of an off menu item . The sauce was a little sweet for me, but she did like it. All the food came out nice and steaming hot. Nothing was overly spicy. Service was excellent, plenty of parking.

Good priced & super delicious! My wife and I will be coming back frequently now, and don't hesitate…read moreto try this, It was our first time having Indian cuisine and I'm excited to keep coming back

Food: Ordered the vegetable pakora, chicken tikka masala, and cheesy garlic naan. The pakora was…read morenicely seasoned and super crispy on the outside and the dipping sauces they came with made the whole thing really good without feeling too heavy. Cheesy garlic naan was different, but went really well with the chicken tikka masala. The masala was really rich and flavorful. Service: The service was amazing. The two waiters really have good intuition on knowing when customers need certain things like water refills amongst other things. Ambiance: Super clean and well decorated. Music wasn't too loud and was pleasant and the vibes were just great. Would definitely come back to try the butter chicken pasta next time.

WuzupWuzup! Stopped…read moreby for some lunch while I was in the area. Pretty killer deal for $14.99, (2) small sides of entrees, rice, bread, small dessert and veggie like salad. Chili chicken had some great flavor, not so spicy but paired well with the bread and rice. The other was an chickpea dish which honestly was my favorite. This has some spice to it with full flavors. Service was great, very friendly and respectful. Prompt on water refills and asked if everything was okay during the meal. Large seating available if you have family gatherings or what not, I say check this place out if you're looking for something new to try or craving Indian food. I'd definitely return

Awesome food. This is a great Indian food place. The food is so tasty. Although it was my first…read moretime, and I only tried Chicken Korma spicy level 3 and Butter Chicken curry level 2 with white rice. Both were excellent. Garlic naan was great too, perfectly juicy even. We came on a Friday around 5. There were a few customers and our food came right out within 5-7 minutes. The service was great. Highly recommend to visit.

I just finished my workout at LA fitness which was right across the street so I saw THIRSTEA from…read moreafar and decided to go grab a drink. While I waited for my drink order, I decided to walk next door to check out the Nuristan Halal Food... It was empty when I walked in and I just saw possibly the owner or manager working there. They a barrier of SNACKS, Kitchen ware and groceries. They also had a kitchen so you can order some delicious foods as well... I was just looking for some PITA BREAD and HUMMUS... The PITA bread was good but, I was skeptical about trying the hummus from a can. I'm open minded to I will try it later... AMBIANCE: 8/10 The aisles were tight and it was cozy... I didn't realize they were actually closed at 7pm so I really appreciate them for staying open for us... SEE YOU NEXT TIME NURISTAN HALAL FOOD!!!!!

What an amazing gem. Will frequent this market often for dried nuts, dried apricots, fresh bread…read moreand lunch. I only wish it was closer to home. The halal meat is a dream. Service was great and we enjoyed the hospitality tea.

This is one of my favorite lunch spots in the area. I love that the food is made fresh and always…read morecooked to perfection. The flavors are amazing as well. I had never been a sweet potato fry person until I tried there's with their peri mayo and I'm OBSESSED. Their focaccia bread with their signature dip is so good too. I think it's some kind of blended olive oil / vinegar mixture and it's so so so good. I've had their tri tip before which was good but my go to is their BBQ Chicken Plate. The chicken is cooked to perfection and I can mix and match my sides to my liking. I can always count on getting a great and healthy meal when ordering from here. I ordered through DoorDash and my food still arrived perfectly. 10/10!!!

This place was okay. They had a 4-star rating and there was a majority of good reviews. But I…read morewasn't impressed, there was nothing special about this place, and overall it was just okay. We stopped for dinner and the did not appear busy. There was plenty of free parking available in the shopping center and indoor/outdoor seating. It was very windy and too cold to eat outside, so we opted to eat inside. There were only four tables to choose from and one bathroom. This became an issue when someone was already using the bathroom, probably blowing it up since it had already been five plus minutes, and both of my kids had to go (we ended up going to Trader Joe's to use the bathroom). The food finally came out. We ordered 2 tri-tip plates, a chicken sandwich, a kids quesadilla w/rice, and 4 drinks. I was concerned about the tri-tip after reading many others complaining about it being overcooked. This was not an issue. The meat came out cooked perfectly, but the pieces were small. The mashed potatoes were good and buttery. The mac & cheese was good and had a nice flavor. The Brussel sprouts were undercooked, hard, and bland. The bread had soaked up the blood from the tri-tip and was soggy gross. The kids quesadilla was literally 2 store bought tortillas and some sprinkled cheddar cheese that wasn't even melted in between. I didn't care for it, but I'm glad my son ate it. Overall, I had high expectations for this place and it was lacking.

This Mediterranean Grill is tucked away at the end of 5th St, near Old Town Front St. in Old Town…read moreTemecula. There's a small parking lot on the side of the building but can be difficult to find a spot during peak hours due to neighboring businesses. It's a classic counter-service setup with indoor and some outdoor seating. I tried the Steak Filet Mignon Kabob Rice Plate; the meat was flavorful, tender, and paired perfectly with their garlic and tzatziki sauces. They also have sumac chipotle and mango chili at their self-serve sauce bar. Portions for my plate were fair for the price...the flatbreads and burgers I saw, looked big & yummy. Everything is made fresh to order here, so expect about a 15-minute wait if you walk in for takeout, but you can order online ahead of time. I noticed a few people swinging by for quick pickups while I waited, so that's definitely the way to go for next time I get takeout. Overall, a solid experience and I'll definitely be back.

After attending the Yelp Elite Experience, I just had to come back with my hubby and Coco our…read moreSamoyed. They are ok with service dogs sitting inside and there was a lot of outdoor patio seating in the shade which I liked because you also get a nice BREEZE... GYRO PLATE: 10/10 I usually don't like to eat too much gyros but, this one has so much flavor that I'm going we agreed to call it the STAR OF THE SHOW!! Love the rice and pita with hummus as the side items that came with it. You can also choose fries or salad as sides as well... SPICY CHICKEN TANDOORI: 9/10 It was very good. It was just a bit dry for me but, the spice was really nice. It wasn't overly spicy like Thai spicy chili peppers or ghost peppers. It was a nice spice like a cayenne pepper spice flavor on the chicken. PRO TIP pour some Garlic sauce over the chicken for a more enhanced moist and creamy sensation... FALAFEL: 10/10 My favorite appetizer! It's also interesting to see it shaped like a DONUT!! I loved it and I dipped it with the TZATZIKI sauce... SAUCES: The Garlic, chipotle, tzatziki and spicy mango chili sauces are have UNLIMITED refills!!! CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: 10/10 Baked with love and it's $1.79 each!!! Love, love and love it!!!!! AMBIANCE: 10/10 I love its homey, western and old town wooden shack style and appearance. I care more about good food than pretty looking places to eat!!! If the food is good, I'm there!! PERIOD SERVICE: A+ Excellent service. I went on a Sunday afternoon and Sawna was so lovely and helped explained with menu options and helped packed everything nicely for us. I highly recommend this place!! What a gem to have in Temecula!! We will be back!!! ROCK ON KABOB SHACK!!!